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SCHIFF, Adam, a Representative from California; born in Framingham, Norfolk County, Mass., June 22, 1960; graduated from Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., 1982; J.D., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1985; member of the California senate, 1996-2001; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Seventh and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2001-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2631To strengthen efforts in the Department of Homeland Security to develop nuclear forensics capabil...09/27/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.7058To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442n...09/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1976)
H.R.6995To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check syst...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6973To require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad saf...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R.5477To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 South Del Mar Avenue...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6060To amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft ...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6350To extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.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.R.6079To direct the Secretary of State to submit a report outlining the steps taken and plans made by t...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5980To establish the Commission on Securing the United States in the 21st Century.
05/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5606To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check syst...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3547To increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecution of v...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.228Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to countries that withdraw from the Treaty on the N...10/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2630A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain political committee...07/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
H.R.2254To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish the transfer of any nuclear weapon, device, m...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2290To amend title 18, United States Code, to better assure cyber-security, and for other purposes. ...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1835To provide for a resource study of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor in the State ...06/14/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.417Expressing no confidence in the performance of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and urging the ...05/21/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1582To increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecution of v...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.CON.RES.102Supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness each...03/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.11To reiterate that chapters 119 and 121 of title 18, United States Code, and the Foreign Intellige...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6558To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 Lundy Avenue in San...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6982To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Aven...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-354.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-370.
H.R.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1424A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...10/03/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
H.R.6341To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for othe...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
H.R.5443To improve defense cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.7090To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and related laws to st...10/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.CON.RES.351Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.371Strongly supporting an immediate and just restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...10/01/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
H.R.6146To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamat...09/29/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.389Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
09/25/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
H.RES.671Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.RES.1361Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should lead a high-le...09/23/2008Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1381Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
H.R.6503To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alz...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.6085To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...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.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.6701To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent ci...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.415Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian and Pacific Islander de...07/30/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.6549To amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal...07/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6573To create an Office of Domestic Product Promotion within the Department of Commerce to promote th...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.CON.RES.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.4185To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11151 Valley Boulevard i...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.RES.1067Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) ...07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6419-6421)
H.CON.RES.236Recognizing the close relationship between the United States and the Republic of San Marino.
07/14/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.5541To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.RES.1315Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
07/10/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1322Commending the firefighters from California and throughout the United States for their courageous...07/09/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.6256To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with resp...07/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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.CON.RES.365Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.
06/27/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.2910To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4789To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other p...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.1231Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to rec...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
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.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1127Resolution condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expre...06/18/2008Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
H.R.6286To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1025 Nevin Avenue in Ric...06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.123To authorize appropriations for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.
06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
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.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.6217To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.5060To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants describe...06/05/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-697.
H.RES.1246Congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship.
06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.5770To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences of potential impacts of climate change...06/04/2008Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-685, Part I.
H.RES.1114Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.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.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.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.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1195Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave...05/20/2008Mr. Wu 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.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.6046To extend the authorization provided in the Act titled "An Act to preserve the cultural resources...05/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.1201Expressing the grave concern of the House of Representatives for Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran's con...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.1512To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating ...05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4279To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes.
05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.RES.1113Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mothe...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3130-3131)
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.2304To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, a...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17...
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.5958To make permanent the increases made by the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 in the loan limits for ...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1119A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the congressional charter of the Military...04/30/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1096Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic As...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2894-2896)
H.CON.RES.338Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.R.5854To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Associ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2809To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next ge...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
H.R.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5852To prohibit the conducting of invasive research on great apes, and for other purposes.
04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.281To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa...04/14/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581.
H.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5740To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...04/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.2016To establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
04/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5734To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3825To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and o...04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-570.
H.RES.1081Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5685To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reauthorize the t...04/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.1312To expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.185Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the creation of refugee population...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1836-1839)
H.RES.1021Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1848-1851)
H.R.5475To amend title 18, United States Code, to make a technical correction to ensure sex offenders who...03/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.CON.RES.290Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the special relationship between the United States and the...03/12/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.5534To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.493Congratulating the women's water polo team of the University of California, Los Angeles, for winn...03/11/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.5510To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the di...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.5560To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.RES.951Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti...03/05/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
H.R.5229To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitleme...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.3541To amend the Do-not-call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephone numbe...02/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-187.
H.R.5447To establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress o...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5450To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under secti...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.960Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII ...02/13/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.R.5223To provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Defense, a...02/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.273Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
02/08/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S821)
H.R.5268To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.947Congratulating Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishi...02/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H783)
H.RES.962Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.938Commending the West Virginia University Mountaineer football team for exemplifying the pride, det...01/28/2008Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.4930To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Ar...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.908Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 908.
H.RES.934Congratulating the city of Baytown, Texas, on its 60th anniversary.
01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5058To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the...01/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E46)
H.R.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.3569To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16731 Santa Ana Avenue i...12/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.CON.RES.276Expressing the sense of Congress regarding Jordanian institutions.
12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4835To promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communication...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.882Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should initiate a bipartisan...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1413To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) t...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.3753To increase the pay of Federal judges, and for other purposes.
12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.842Expressing sympathy to and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of...12/11/2007Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1759To establish guidelines and incentives for States to establish arsonist registries and to require...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.822Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles.
12/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 822.
H.R.3326To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid cov...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486)
H.RES.841Honoring the career and accomplishments of Robert Carlson as a Board Member of the California Pub...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2487)
H.R.4114To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4204To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.
11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3845To establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within the Offi...11/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.1747To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require a national primary drinking water regulation for ...11/08/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4105To impose a moratorium on the use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Prog...11/07/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.782Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the Boston Red Sox victory in the 2007 Major Le...11/06/2007Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2262To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent wi...11/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.RES.744Recognizing the contributions of Native American veterans and calling upon the President to issue...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 744.
H.R.3828To reduce the backlog in processing requests made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.2878To amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to provide incentives for the prompt payments...11/01/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4054To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.R.3955To provide for educational partnerships between science museums and National Laboratories.
10/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.RES.759Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the 20th Anni...10/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 759.
H.RES.778Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the Southern California wildfires.
10/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 778.
H.R.3987To provide emergency tax relief for persons affected by California wildfires in October of 2007. ...10/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.2405To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for ceremonies on or near Independence D...