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SCHAKOWSKY, Janice D., a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; May 26, 1944; attended Sullivan High School, Chicago, Ill.; B.S., University of Illinois, 1965; Director of the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens, 1985-1990; member of the Illinois state general assembly, 1990-1998; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Sixth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1999-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6653To provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their ac...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1691)
H.R.6704To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for the treatment of institutions...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1673)
H.CON.RES.400Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and hea...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1697)
H.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1295Recognizing and commemorating the efforts and contributions of outstanding female veterans of the...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.R.3886To optimize the delivery of critical care medicine and expand the critical care workforce.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R.5835To provide for increased planning and funding for health promotion programs of the Department of ...04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5739To assure that the services of a nonemergency department physician are available to hospital pati...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.5580To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufacture of c...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.1216To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child i...02/28/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4202To require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to mee...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.CON.RES.266Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the world's freshwater resources.
12/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.RES.848Recognizing and honoring Prevent Blindness America for its 100 years of dedication to preventing ...12/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4102To phase out the use of private military contractors.
11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13867)
H.R.3972To amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to exempt from the m...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.1699To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to require certain manufacturers to provide cons...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.3687To provide lawful permanent resident status to the immediate family members of military service p...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.718Supporting the goals and ideals of National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Week, recognizing th...10/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3360To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the concurrence of all bordering Stat...08/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.3319To provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in the rate of income tax imposed...08/02/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Go...
H.R.2388To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enhance protections for immigrant victims of dome...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.RES.212Recognizing and honoring the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the National Association for Col...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.424Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2353To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to improve screening and treat...05/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2123To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staff...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1983To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of professional servic...04/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.103Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.
03/30/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.1698To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard...03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.897To require the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Interior, and the Admin...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1420To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to facilitating the development of microbicid...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E545-546)
H.RES.149Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
03/06/2007Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.503To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, rec...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.6061To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 East Main Street in ...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1338To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...08/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1746To require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of acti...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-820, Part I.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8003)
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-818, Part I.
H.R.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that publicly owned treatment works mo...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2964To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife speci...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 928.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6733To provide assistance to local educational agencies in areas of the Midwest adversely affected by...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1677)
H.R.6826To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
H.RES.1316Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LS...08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)
H.RES.1410Supporting efforts to advance United States international diplomacy and engagement in order to re...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Discharged.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Discharged.
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6078To encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for h...07/31/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6460To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment conta...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
H.R.6706To provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...07/31/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment in the nature of a subs...
H.RES.1402Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elec...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1406Recognizing and supporting the work of Community Health Workers.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.403Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology o...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2192To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veteran...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.5167To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to remove the authority of t...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5772To amend section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to improve the prog...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States.
07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6503To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alz...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6636To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poult...07/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1596-1597)
H.R.6637To provide additional protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by gen...07/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1596-1597)
H.R.6654To increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6657To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow up to 24 months of vocational edu...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La...
H.R.6680To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the tra...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6681To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Vine Street in New L...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.RES.93Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act o...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-287.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-792.
H.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.194Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
07/29/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224)
H.R.2140To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the...07/28/2008Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6597To require the collection of data on animal cruelty crimes.
07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1551)
H.RES.1361Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should lead a high-le...07/24/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.655Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1355Expressing support for designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, inclu...07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
H.R.5781To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
H.RES.1359Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and fo...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6548To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in the Dis...07/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6034To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses and child...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6326To provide for a Federal employees program to authorize the use of leave by caregivers for family...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6328To develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6495To authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assi...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.6496To address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the ...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485)
H.RES.732Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.948To strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts an...07/11/2008House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later...
H.R.3329To provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.
07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6477To repeal a limitation in the Labor-Management Relations Act regarding requirements for labor org...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1329Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Ira...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.1337Condemning the decision by the Government of Zimbabwe to hold the run-off presidential election o...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...07/09/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
07/09/2008Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1326Calling on the President to respect and honor Iraq's sovereignty.
07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.6180To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements b...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.R.6052To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in ...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6251To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...06/26/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.R.6381To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6398To impose a permanent prohibition on the use of funds by the Department of Defense for propaganda...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6411To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending.
06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6427To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education ...
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3289To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
06/25/2008Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
H.R.6371To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require employers to notify their employees of the ...06/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1352-1353)
H.CON.RES.382Recognizing the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mar...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1301Calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe to postpone the run-off presidential election scheduled f...06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1303Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expressio...06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1325)
H.CON.RES.378Expressing support for designation of September 6, 2008, as Louisa Swain Day.
06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6205To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the payment of monthly special pay for members ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1223Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Arm...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1242Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th annive...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1293Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Ch...06/23/2008Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...06/20/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce...
H.R.6332To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6335To provide for the transfer to the Government of Haiti of the real property of the former United ...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.350Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Co...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1333To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air...06/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6320To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based comm...06/19/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1292-1293)
H.RES.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.6298To restrict nuclear cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
06/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1261-1262)
H.RES.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
H.RES.1275Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.
06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5749To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
06/13/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78...
H.R.6255To provide for professional exchanges with Haiti, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.359To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.512To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6160To establish a scholarship program to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1268Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign assistance is a c...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.CON.RES.371Strongly supporting an immediate and just restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5524To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purposes. ...06/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6228To ban the use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers.
06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6209To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials ...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1244Resolving to address the costly obesity epidemic by identifying opportunities to increase access ...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1159)
H.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1249Urging the Government of the Republic of Iraq to recognize the right of the State of Israel to ex...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1163)
H.R.6029To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to eliminate an hours of service requirement fo...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.1055Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.6163To improve the provision of telehealth services under the Medicare Program, to provide grants for...06/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.1177Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the practice of the Department of Defen...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1200Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for th...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.RES.1227Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the internation...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1232Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.6074To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal and for other purpos...05/21/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6089To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric ...05/21/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1217Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the prevention of mental disorders and ...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.360Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1054Honoring the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans.
05/20/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6022To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purpos...05/19/2008Presented to President.
H.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/19/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/15/2008S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...05/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favora...
H.R.6076To amend the Truth in Lending Act to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1205Noting that the Government of Iraq will likely enjoy $32 billion in surplus oil revenues in 2008 ...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.351Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6057To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activ...05/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1534To prohibit certain sales, distributions, and transfers of elemental mercury, to prohibit the exp...05/13/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
H.RES.1181Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast de...05/13/2008Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5998To nullify any effectiveness of the August 17, 2007, State health official letter issued by the C...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6000To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.317Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
05/07/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.364To provide for the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.
05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommitte on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (April 2...
H.R.1867To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Founda...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science and Education Prior to Introduction and Refe...
H.R.1868To authorize appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for fiscal yea...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (Feb...
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5353To establish broadband policy and direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proce...05/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5973To enhance transparency and accountability within the intelligence community for activities perfo...05/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees o...
H.R.5830To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families...05/05/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-619.
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.