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SCOTT, Robert Cortez, a Representative from Virginia; born in Washington, D.C., April 30, 1947; graduated from Groton High School; B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1969; J.D., Boston College School of Law, Boston, Mass., 1973; lawyer, private practice; United States Army Reserve, 1970-1974; Massachusetts National Guard, 1974-1976; member of the Virginia state house of delegates, 1978-1983; member of the Virginia state senate, 1983-1993; unsuccessful candidate for election to the One Hundredth Congress in 1986; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5350To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell or exchange certain National Oceanic and Atmospher...06/04/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1211Expressing the sense of the House that the Guidelines on General Crimes, Racketeering Enterprise ...05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4109To provide for the redress of prison abuses, and for other purposes.
04/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4165To provide grants to encourage and enhance the study of modeling and simulation at institutions o...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5035To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eli...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3971To encourage States to report to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of...01/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3992To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide grants for ...01/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4283To amend title 18, United States Code, to award credit toward the service of a sentence to prison...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4300To establish a meaningful opportunity for parole for each child offender sentenced to life in pri...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4762To extend the temporary suspension of duty on self contained, carafe-less automatic drip coffeema...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4763To extend the temporary suspension of duty on under the counter mounting electric can openers.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4764To extend the temporary suspension of duty on self contained, carafe-less automatic drip coffeema...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4765To extend the temporary suspension of duty on open top, electric indoor grills.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4766To extend the temporary suspension of duty on electric juice extractors.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4767To extend the temporary suspension of duty on electric juice extractors.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4768To extend the temporary suspension of duty on sandwich toaster grills.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4769To extend the temporary suspension of duty on ice shavers.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4770To extend the temporary suspension of duty on combination single slot toaster and toaster ovens. ...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4771To extend the temporary suspension of duty on electric knives.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4772To extend the temporary suspension of duty on handheld electric can openers.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3013To provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorney work ...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3846To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and crimina...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2955To improve calculation, reporting, and accountability for graduation rates.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2908To encourage States to report to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of...07/24/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1688To amend the Social Security Act to provide health insurance coverage for children and pregnant w...07/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7827)
H.R.2797To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a Nationa...07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.899To provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who met the...06/21/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2702To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.740To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent caller ID spoofing, and for other purposes.
05/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
H.R.737To correct an inequity in eligibility for military retired pay based on nonregular service in the...02/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...06/27/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6331)
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.CON.RES.370Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honorin...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.3546To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 level...06/26/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...06/25/2008On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 0 (Roll no. 461...
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.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...06/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3189To establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters, and for ...06/24/2008Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3 .
H.R.4461To promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the...06/24/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5876To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in res...06/24/2008Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1276. (consideration: CR H5949-5953, H5953-5962; ...
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.CON.RES.2Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and app...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.CON.RES.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.1051Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and l...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.6332To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...06/18/2008Mr. Moore (KS) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (conside...
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...06/18/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3036To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, an...06/18/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...06/16/2008Received in the Senate.
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.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.
06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5267To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
06/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5352To protect seniors in the United States from elder abuse by establishing specialized elder abuse ...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.5938To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presid...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...06/06/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5540To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of...06/06/2008Received in the Senate.
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.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.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.R.6111To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to keep records of non-employees who p...05/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1049)
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.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.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.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.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.5483To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10449 White Granite Driv...05/15/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.5631To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1155 Seminole Trail in C...05/15/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.5464To direct the Attorney General to make an annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recove...05/14/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.R.5489To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Glou...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5715To ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and f...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1178Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, an...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.4847To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee by Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (Oct...
H.R.5522To require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health stand...05/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5913To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for service of process over foreign nationals i...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1149Expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.892Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day"...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.3073To provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who met the...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...04/23/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Numb...
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1131Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1067Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) ...04/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
H.R.5178To enhance public safety by improving the reintegration of youth offenders into the families and ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.RES.1013Expressing the sense of Congress that providing breakfast in schools through the National School ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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.1011To designate additional National Forest System lands in the State of Virginia as wilderness or a ...04/15/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held.
H.R.5802To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.RES.1095Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
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.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
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.RES.1085Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1090Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...04/02/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.CON.RES.310Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1061Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encou...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1860-1864)
H.CON.RES.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3773To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...03/31/2008Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
H.R.5573To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.895Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics, and for other...03/11/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1031, H. Res. 895 is considered passed House as amended. (c...
H.R.1144To waive the non-Federal share of the cost of certain disaster assistance provided in connection ...03/10/2008For Further Action See Title 3, Sections 3501 and 3502 of H.R.2206.
H.R.1424To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
H.R.1693To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the Distr...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.286Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th...03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.20To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi...03/05/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3...
H.CON.RES.289Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occas...03/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
H.RES.968Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
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.4137To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
02/25/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5444Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ...02/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.RES.966Honoring African American inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and signifi...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.5130To provide for the payment of interest on claims paid by the United States in connection with the...02/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5038To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent the election practice known as caging, and for ...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5173To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5180Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By...01/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
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.RES.932Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008 as "Nationa...01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 932.
H.CON.RES.198Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the ne...01/23/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4048To establish the Gulf Coast Recovery Authority to administer a Gulf Coast Civic Works Project to ...01/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.CON.RES.155Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...01/22/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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.CON.RES.280Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4611To prohibit racial profiling.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.660To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and th...01/07/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.261Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet," launch...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.R.4118To exclude from gross income payments from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims of the t...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-141.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
H.R.4175To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to data privacy and security, and for other p...12/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.1429To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other pu...12/12/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3609To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on ...12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4450To improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship, and for other purposes.
12/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4321To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize medical simulation enhancement programs, and ...12/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4327To establish a Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network to develop and apply improved prac...12/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.826Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act...12/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826.
H.R.4063To authorize grants for programs that provide support services to exonerees.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.4231To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide mental health...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3946To provide for a temporary waiver under part B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 f...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.4154To increase the insurance limitations on Federal insurance for bonds issued by the designated bon...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.CON.RES.211Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...11/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.760Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...11/07/2007Committee 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.787Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United ...11/06/2007Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.550Congratulating the people of Ethiopia on the second millennium of Ethiopia, and for other purpose...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 550.
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.4026To prohibit election officials from requiring an individual to provide a photo identification as ...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.CON.RES.172Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in...10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493)
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
10/25/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3512To ensure that college textbooks and supplemental materials are available and affordable.
10/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3642To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for expanded learni...10/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3934To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain foo...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.222Commending NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia on the celebration of its 90th anniversary on...10/19/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/18/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.3481To expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuries.
10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.RES.655Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.507To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2895To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to p...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3834To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the level of earnings under which no ind...10/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.448Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.524Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Diamond-Blackfan Anemia.
10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3543To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.735Congratulating Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on receiv...10/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.R.694To establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.2828To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the...10/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
H.R.2669To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget ...09/27/2007Signed by President.
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.1943To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.210Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.642To establish a demonstration incentive program within the Department of Education to promote inst...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10786)
H.R.1664To authorize grants for contributions toward the establishment of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.CON.RES.140Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and ...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.RES.668Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central ...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 668.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1644To amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the definition of "supervisor" for purposes ...09/19/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3125To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to designate that their income, e...09/19/2007