Biography
WILSON, Charles, a Representative from Texas; born in Trinity, Trinity County, Tex., June 1, 1933; attended the public schools; graduated from Trinity High School, 1951; while a student at Sam Houston State University at Huntsville, Tex., was appointed to the United States Naval Academy and received a B.S. from the Academy in 1956; served in the United States Navy, with rank of lieutenant, 1956-1960; engaged in the lumber business; elected to the Texas house of representatives, 1960-1966; elected to the Texas senate, 1966-1972; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-third and to the eleven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1973-January 3, 1997); was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fifth Congress and resigned October 8, 1996.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.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.R.3647To delay for 6 months the requirement to use tamper-resistant prescription pads under the Medicai...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3090To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to limit to class II narcotics the required use of ...07/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1723To amend the National Housing Act to ensure fair appraisals in connection with mortgages insured ...06/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.


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.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
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.2197To modify the boundary of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in the State of Ohio, and...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.5400To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 160 East Washington Stre...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.5940To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other pur...05/07/2008Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R.364To provide for the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.
05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommitte on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (April 2...
H.R.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.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.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.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.923Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
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.R.5935To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carryi...04/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees...
H.RES.1096Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic As...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2894-2896)
H.RES.49Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1079Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
04/29/2008Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5069To require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distribut...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.5749To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
04/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-607.
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.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.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.5870To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to assist local govern...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5789To reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Techn...04/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.281To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa...04/14/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581.
H.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1104Congratulating California Secretary of State Debra Bowen and Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Bru...04/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.5609To provide for transitional health care for members of the Armed Forces separated from active dut...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.838Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his first apostolic visit to the United States.
04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
04/09/2008Committee 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.R.4461To promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.3956To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe the weights and the compositions of circu...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.5611To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes.
03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5638To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain compo...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.948Congratulating the University of Kansas ("KU") football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bo...03/11/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.RES.930Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.5473To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.987Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.917Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.
02/13/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 917.
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.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.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.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.CON.RES.285Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued honoring the Nation's ...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5110To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to require the President to transmit the annual bud...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.4900To reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, modernize firearms laws and r...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.4879To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include screening computed tomography colonogr...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.719A bill to authorize additional appropriations for supervision of Internet access by sex offenders...11/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2406To authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in suppor...11/15/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-451.
H.RES.827Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a m...11/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.819Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.CON.RES.162Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for me...11/08/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.3837To require escrows for certain mortgage loans, to improve mortgage servicing, to promote sustaina...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.728Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United ...11/06/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 728.
H.RES.803Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4053To improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans ...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R.3616To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and fe...10/30/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3052To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 954 Wheeling Avenue in C...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3718To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education...10/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.3498To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to assist cities with ...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.CON.RES.239Recognizing and honoring birthparents who carry out an adoption plan.
10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.3852To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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.RES.731Honoring Kelly Pavlik, the undisputed middleweight boxing champion, his trainer Jack Loew, Team P...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2685To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and the Congressional Budg...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11147)
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.RES.303Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring ...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 303.
H.RES.634Encouraging participation in hunting and fishing, and supporting the goals and ideals of National...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 634.
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.3627To promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologie...09/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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.2188To establish kinship navigator programs, to establish kinship guardianship assistance payments fo...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.RES.326Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 326.
H.R.1126To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
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.583Recognizing the remarkable example of Sir Nicholas Winton who organized the rescue of 669 Jewish ...09/17/2007Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3486To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for improving mine safety.
09/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3099To amend title 10, to permit members of the Selected Reserves and members of the reserve componen...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2077To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20805 State Route 125 in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2078To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14536 State Route 136 in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3040To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Mon...08/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3466To award grants to establish Advanced Multidisciplinary Computing Software Centers, which shall c...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1700To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT g...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.49Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart ...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.CON.RES.143Concurrent resolution honoring National Historic Landmarks.
08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.RES.515Congratulating the Oregon State University Beavers baseball team for winning the 2007 National Co...07/30/2007Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3008To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas. ...07/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.799To reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of ...07/17/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3041To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for enrol...07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.543Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should...07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1338To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...07/11/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2991To improve the availability of health information and the provision of health care by encouraging...07/11/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.1632To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the annual report required on veterans' reemplo...06/29/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2682To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make employers of spouses of military personnel eli...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2902To amend the Internal Revenue Code to double the child tax credit for the first year, to expand t...06/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2927To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.2942To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment,...06/28/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Servi...
H.R.2943To amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of disability rate...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7345)
H.R.800To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to...06/26/2007Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Numb...
H.R.2139To modernize the manufactured housing loan insurance program under title I of the National Housin...06/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2860To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare benefi...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.J.RES.45Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.2821To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permi...06/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.2417To amend title 38, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide for an opport...06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2762To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I di...06/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2005To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for veterans who live in rural area...06/14/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2219To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award a grant to a private, nonprofit entity to es...06/14/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2686To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Control Act of 1985 to extend the pay-as-you-go provis...06/12/2007Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period ...
H.RES.484Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.
06/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.2578To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesses opera...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2581To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to expand coverage for ch...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.R.1076To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activi...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1367To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2365To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit damages and other remedies with respect to patent...06/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.2129To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977.
05/31/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.2159To amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a minimum payment rate b...05/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2399To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crim...05/23/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.698To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company regulatio...05/22/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.53Recognizing the life of Lamar Hunt and his outstanding contributions to the Kansas City Chiefs, t...05/21/2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5489)
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...05/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.1773To limit the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to grant authority to motor carriers do...05/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.296Supporting the goals and ideals of National Eosinophil Awareness Week, and for other purposes.
05/15/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 296.
H.R.2282To prohibit the use of Global Nuclear Energy Partnership funds for certain nuclear waste storage....05/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.264Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honori...05/07/2007Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.1992To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made with sweat...05/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2091To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home loan ban...05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.252Recognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming th...05/01/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 252.
H.R.2075To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 2013, and...04/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E888-889)
H.R.2017To provide access and assistance to increase college attendance and completion by part-time stude...04/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.1257To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on exe...04/23/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.1944To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to screen cert...04/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.106Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided fo...04/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H375-376)
H.R.1884To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of optometrists in the Na...04/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1892To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for the establishment and mainten...04/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1871To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase, expand the availability of, and repeal th...04/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.273Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.
04/17/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
H.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.1609To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi.
04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.782To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any fo...04/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.406To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Alice Paul in recognition of her role in the ...04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1845To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equ...04/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1665To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries greater choice ...04/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1629To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to clarify that the value of certain funeral and bu...03/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.1754To establish the House Ethics Commission, and for other purposes.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3341-3342)
H.R.1268To ensure dignity in care for members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries.
03/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.1399To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.J.RES.40Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men ...03/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1552To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize physical therapists to evaluate and ...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1647To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for purposes o...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.714To establish reporting requirements relating to funds made available for military operations in I...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1474To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the sponsor of a prescription drug pla...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1584To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance cr...03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1610To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1229To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to counterva...03/15/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1386To repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentiv...03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.1514To establish and provide for the treatment of Individual Development Accounts, and for other purp...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E550)
H.R.1393To amend the USEC Privatization Act to provide an extension of the period during which individual...03/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1267To develop a methodology for, and complete, a national assessment of geological storage capacity ...03/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.303To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain additional retired members of the Armed ...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.1264To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contributions to fu...03/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and ...02/28/2007For Previous Action See H.R.4.
H.R.882To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical services a...02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.72Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.1008To improve public awareness in the United States regarding safe use of the Internet through the e...02/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.1029To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrati...02/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.1043To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rehabilitation credit and the low-income...02/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.915To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Alexander Stree...02/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.943To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes and wage w...02/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.861To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which no...02/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.94Supporting the goals and ideals of National Consumer Protection Week.
02/05/2007Mr. Matheson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.370To promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.380To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum w...02/01/2007Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1483, S1488-1512)
H.R.579To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit certain increases in fees for military health ...02/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.104Honoring and recognizing the life and accomplishments of the late Tom Mooney, president of the Oh...01/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.476To amend title 5, United States Code, to make noncreditable for Federal retirement purposes any M...01/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.562To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient quality of...01/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.553To require the Secretary of the Army to operate and maintain as a system the Chicago Sanitary and...01/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R.5To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce interest rates for student borrowers.