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WAXMAN, Henry Arnold, a Representative from California; born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., September 12, 1939; attended Los Angeles public schools; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, Calif., 1961; J.D., University of California, Los Angeles, Calif., 1964; lawyer, private practice; member of the California state assembly, 1969-1974; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the fifteen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.7000To require any eligible telecommunications carrier receiving universal service support for the pr...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6575To require the Archivist of the United States to promulgate regulations to prevent the over-class...09/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
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.6576To require the Archivist of the United States to promulgate regulations regarding the use of info...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6388To provide additional authorities to the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other ...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6500To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of new participants...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5811To amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by F...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.3268To make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office, and for other purpo...03/13/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.306Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of t...03/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.5575To require new coal-fired electric generating units to use state-of-the-art control technology to...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.238To repeal a prohibition on the use of certain funds for tunneling in certain areas with respect t...03/05/2008For Further Action See Section 169 of H.R. 2764.
H.R.4993To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the availability of vaccines, and for other pu...02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.4705To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the availability of vaccines, and for other pu...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4992To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of federally recommended ...01/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4990To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include all public clinics for the distribution ...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4991To amend the Social Security Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the Public Health...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4704To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of federally recommended ...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2635To reduce the Federal Government's contribution to global warming through measures that promote e...12/19/2007For Further Action See H.R.6.
H.R.4702To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include all public clinics for the distribution ...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4703To amend the Social Security Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the Public Health...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4083To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of monog...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.R.1254To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential lib...10/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amend...
H.RES.734Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the withholding of information rel...10/16/2007Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 734 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question s...
H.R.3743To declare certain children's products containing lead to be banned hazardous substances.
10/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.J.RES.49Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the ru...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3447To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the independence of the Surgeon General from pol...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3448To reduce emissions of ozone depleting substances in order to protect the climate and stratospher...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8046)
H.R.3173To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish demonstration programs on regionalized system...07/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1255To amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Presidential Records ...06/20/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
H.R.985To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected f...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
H.R.1111To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in Am...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2225To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress providing a master pla...05/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
H.R.2232To affirm that Federal employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orienta...05/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.66Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of t...03/26/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3779)
H.R.1590To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate.
03/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1561To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve dr...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1362To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government.
03/15/2007Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1362 with 1 hour and 20 minutes of general debate. Previo...
H.R.1432To prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry...03/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.RES.193Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the One...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.1038To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchange...02/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.984To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch.
02/14/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.554To provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other purpos...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.R.928To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General,...10/03/2008Presented 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.1532To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of elimina...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1746To require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of acti...10/03/2008House Committee on Foreign Affairs Granted an extension for further consideration ending not late...
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.R.6982To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Aven...10/03/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.426Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.
10/03/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112.
H.R.2994To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States, to authoriz...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6625To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans A...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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.R.7241To preserve access to healthcare under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.7250To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black c...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Af...
H.CON.RES.255Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religi...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6600To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the inclusion of Social Security account...09/30/2008Received in the Senate.
H.CON.RES.416Commending Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
09/30/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.R.3221A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
09/27/2008Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (05/15...
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.RES.1499Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6126To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
09/26/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-894.
H.R.7069To make the Census Bureau an independent establishment.
09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2027)
H.R.7122To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid plans to continue to cove...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
H.RES.1451Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.
09/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9306)
H.CON.RES.427Expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essenti...09/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.390To require the establishment of a national database in the National Archives to preserve records ...09/23/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
H.R.6983To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...09/23/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.RES.1227Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the internation...09/23/2008Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1314Remembering the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extending t...09/23/2008Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.RES.1435Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the 1938 occurrence of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Gla...09/23/2008Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5683To make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office, and for other purpo...09/22/2008Signed by President.
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.RES.1443Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the Pacific Crest National...09/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.1479Commemorating the 50th anniversary of California State University, Northridge (CSUN), an extraord...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.6842To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
09/18/2008Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the...
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.6932To amend the Fair Housing Act to prevent discrimination relating to the display of religious symb...09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1335Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State veterans homes.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8351-8352)
H.CON.RES.413Expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy.
09/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3114To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with ...09/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6884To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bo...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1767)
H.R.3051To improve the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former members of...09/09/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
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.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.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that publicly owned treatment works mo...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.6826To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
H.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
H.CON.RES.400Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and hea...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1697)
H.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.R.6752To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants or contracts for prescription drug educa...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1357Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1395Expressing concern over the current Federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electroni...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1406Recognizing and supporting the work of Community Health Workers.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.305Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
07/31/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
H.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.403Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology o...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2192To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veteran...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.5501To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign c...07/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6657To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow up to 24 months of vocational edu...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La...
H.R.6680To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the tra...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1370Resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately end abuses ...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7342-7347)
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6643To amend title 49, United States Code, to require determination of the maximum feasible fuel econ...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.6411To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.RES.1319Expressing support for the designation of Four Immortal Chaplains Day in remembrance of the 4 men...07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6567To expand the research, prevention, and awareness activities of the Centers for Disease Control a...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1359Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and fo...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.732Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4185To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11151 Valley Boulevard i...07/15/2008Signed by President.
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.R.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...07/09/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5741To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fisher...07/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.6434To establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into the waters of the United ...07/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1414-1415)
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
07/09/2008Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.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.RES.1328Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.R.6052To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in ...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6066To require, for the benefit of shareholders, the disclosure of payments to foreign governments fo...06/26/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.6251To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...06/26/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.R.6381To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6407To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCor...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1370)
H.CON.RES.384Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.5687To amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to increase the transparency and accountability of Fe...06/25/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6375To provide assistance to adolescents and young adults with serious mental health disorders as the...06/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1353-1354)
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.350Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Co...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.4106To improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employe...06/19/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
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.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.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.5912To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonm...06/12/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-711.
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.759To redesignate the Ellis Island Library on the third floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.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.662To establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate a...06/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
06/06/2008Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
H.R.5669To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1239Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of mar...06/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.4791To amend title 44, United States Code, to strengthen requirements for ensuring the effectiveness ...06/04/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
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.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.5787To amend title 40, United States Code, to enhance authorities with regard to real property that h...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.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.R.6100To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consum...05/21/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.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.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
H.R.1534To prohibit certain sales, distributions, and transfers of elemental mercury, to prohibit the exp...05/13/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
H.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.5998To nullify any effectiveness of the August 17, 2007, State health official letter issued by the C...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6000To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.5878To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.5942To ensure the continued and future availability of lifesaving trauma health care in the United St...05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.5951To implement a safe and complete streets program.
05/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.