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SIRES, Albio, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Bejucal, Cuba, January 26, 1951; graduated from Memorial High School, West New York, N.J.; B.A., St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, N.J., 1974; M.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vt., 1985; businessman; teacher; unsuccessful candidate for the One Hundredth Congress in 1986; mayor, West New York, N.J., 1995- 2007; New Jersey state assembly, 2000-2006; speaker, New Jersey state assembly, 2002-3006; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Ninth Congress, by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Robert Men鮤ez (November 13, 2006-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.R.5829To improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Developme...04/24/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5506To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 369 Martin Luther King J...02/27/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3521To improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Developme...02/26/2008Rule H. Res. 974 passed House.
H.R.3307To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne,...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2467To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 69 Montgomery Street in ...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.620Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Turkey should end its military occupati...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2547To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to prevent misrepresentation about deposit insurance c...07/17/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2599To establish a program for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide financial as...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.282Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should...03/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1325To require the Government of Iraq to match, dollar for dollar, the amount of United States assist...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational a...05/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-623.
H.R.5818To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to States to acquire fo...05/08/2008H.AMDT.1042 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 219 (R...
H.R.6003To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R.189A bill to establish the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey ...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/07/2008Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3883; text: CR ...
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor f...05/07/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2627To establish the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey as the success...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
H.RES.1137Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes.
05/07/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1166Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding provocative and dangerous statemen...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3117-3118)
H.CON.RES.344Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis.
05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...05/06/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...05/06/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.
H.RES.1011Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund...05/05/2008Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...04/30/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.RES.1127Condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expression in th...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.5662To enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
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.3058To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.3219To 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.R.5720To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide assistance for housing.
04/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-606.
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu...
H.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.21To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...04/23/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1142Recognizing May 25, 2008, as National Missing Children's Day.
04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1144Expressing support for designation of a "Frank Sinatra Day" on May 13, 2008, in honor of the dedi...04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
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.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3185To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting and dis...04/16/2008Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
H.RES.1110Condemning Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of 26 United Sta...04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1111Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any funding provided by the United Stat...04/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2434-2440)
H.RES.1115Expressing support for designation of April 16, 2008, as "National Golf Day".
04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Epilepsy Centers of Ex...04/15/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5036To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2289-2297; text of measure as repor...
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.CON.RES.328Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence with respect to anti-lesbian, gay,...04/15/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judicia...
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.359To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...04/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.865Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the March 2007 report of the United Nat...04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.1085Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.5686To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a survey to determine the level of compli...04/02/2008Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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.4014To prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.5645To exclude assistance payments under certain post-foster care guardianship assistance programs fr...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.5627To award the congressional gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.R.5590To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit physical therapy services to be furnish...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1024Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and America...03/11/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1024.
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.R.5549To expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, and for...03/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E317-318)
H.CON.RES.278Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008.
03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.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.1469To establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the Mutual E...03/04/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
H.R.5465To require the Department of Defense to implement a pain care initiative, and for other purposes....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.1216To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child i...02/28/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5351To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewa...02/28/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.5510To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the di...02/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.995Commemorating the 12th anniversary of the 1996 shooting down of 2 unarmed Brothers to the Rescue ...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.5372To amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a special depreciation allowance for reuse and recycl...02/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.909Commemorating the courage of the Haitian soldiers that fought for American independence in the "S...02/12/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 909.
H.RES.973Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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.867Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H565-566)
H.RES.943Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their l...02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)
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.4265To help keep students safe on school-run, overnight, off-premises field trips.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4926To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program for auto...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.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.R.5143To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coor...01/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.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.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.4015To provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or s...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.4934To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.J.RES.76Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense...01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3692To authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Ameri...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.4008To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
H.R.2761To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purpos...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-160.
H.R.2674To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase penalties for violations of child labor...12/24/2007Presented to 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.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.1947To promote public safety and improve the welfare of captive big cats, and for other purposes.
12/18/2007Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
H.RES.851Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th...12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
H.R.4690To direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue motor vehicle safety standa...12/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.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.2930To amend section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 to improve the program under such section for sup...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3887To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protec...12/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.CON.RES.253Recognizing the service, courage, and patriotism of Hispanic Americans who have served and contin...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.4134To direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.812Expressing the sympathy and pledging the urgent support of the House of Representatives and the p...11/14/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13873-13874)
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.3355To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic e...11/13/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.815Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that staff-led tours of the United States Ca...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.3577To direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet safety education programs.
11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.3865To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to home...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...11/07/2007Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans Discharged.
H.R.3882To amend title 38, United States Code, to change the length of the obligated period of service on...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.R.1567To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the prevention, t...11/06/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.2949To authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes.
11/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.4016To provide unemployment insurance to those who are separated from their employment as a result of...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2337)
H.R.4091To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to promote the adoption of children with s...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.435Expressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahm...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 435.
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.3980To provide for safe and humane policies and procedures pertaining to the arrest, detention, and p...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...10/30/2007Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
H.CON.RES.234Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the human rights of refuge...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.726Calling on the President of the United States and the international community to take immediate s...10/29/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 726.
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.2405To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for ceremonies on or near Independence D...10/24/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.3585To honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3870To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to provide for child care workfor...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.CON.RES.193Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety.
10/17/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.3842To establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities.
10/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2149)
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.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.R.3546To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 level...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3652To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in busin...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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.J.RES.51Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requ...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3757To provide additional protections for National Forest System lands in the Tongass National Forest...10/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.3812To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in the effo...10/10/2007Referred 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.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.405Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for implementation of the July 8, 2...10/09/2007Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.588Recognizing Martha Coffin Wright on the 200th anniversary of her birth and her induction into the...10/09/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.651Recognizing the warm friendship and expanding strategic relationship between the United States an...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 651.
H.RES.654Congratulating the Phoenix Mercury for winning the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association (...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 654.
H.RES.687Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil ...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 687.
H.R.1055To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision rel...10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2003To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, de...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.200A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditiona...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.564Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central ...10/02/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 564.
H.RES.700Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3218To designate a portion of Interstate Route 395 located in Baltimore, Maryland, as "Cal Ripken Way...09/28/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3663To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildl...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.690Expressing grave concern of the House of Representatives for Iran and Syria's continued and syste...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1302To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.642To establish a demonstration incentive program within the Department of Education to promote inst...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10786)
H.RES.548Expressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic instituti...09/25/2007Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.557Strongly condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for ignoring severe human rights abus...09/25/2007Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.642Expressing sympathy to and support for the people and governments of the countries of Central Ame...09/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 642.
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.R.3636To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the financing of the Superfund.
09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1960)
H.RES.674Expressing the unequivocal support of the House of Representatives for Israel's right to self def...09/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1852To modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to...09/19/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3125To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to designate that their income, e...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3132To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment pr...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3197To provide for grants from the Secretary of Education to State and local educational agencies for...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3357To reauthorize the National Writing Project.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3378To establish a demonstration loan program for nontraditional students.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3419To establish an Office of Specialized Instructional Support Services in the Department of Educati...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3438To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to authorize the use of grant funds f...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3544To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
09/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.238Commending the first democratic elections in Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia, and expressi...09/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 238.
H.RES.518Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence.
09/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 518.
H.R.3533To extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-State fi...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2846To improve the quality of classroom learning by empowering States to develop performance-based as...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2928To provide