Jim Costa - Federal Representative

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Biography COSTA, Jim, a Representative from California; born in Fresno, Fresno County, Calif., April 13, 1952; B.A., California State University, Fresno, Calif., 1974; member of the California state assembly, 1978-1994; member of the California state senate, 1994-2002; private advocate; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Ninth Congress (January 3, 2005-present).

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Bills Sponsored (23)

Bill name			Last Action
	H.R.3022	To designate the John Krebs Wilderness in the State of California, to add certain land to the Seq...	09/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. Withou...
	H.RES.1401	Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensi...	07/31/2008	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
	H.R.3754	To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a set...	06/10/2008	Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-705.
	H.R.4074	To authorize the implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement, and for other pu...	05/13/2008	Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-633.
	H.R.5904	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to...	04/25/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Bill name			Last Action
	H.R.3022	To designate the John Krebs Wilderness in the State of California, to add certain land to the Seq...	09/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. Withou...
	H.RES.1401	Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensi...	07/31/2008	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
	H.R.3754	To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a set...	06/10/2008	Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-705.
	H.R.4074	To authorize the implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement, and for other pu...	05/13/2008	Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-633.
	H.R.5904	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to...	04/25/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.RES.1053	Supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights week in order to increase publ...	04/15/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2278-2280)
	H.RES.1094	Expressing support for designation of April as "National Donate Life Month" and expressing gratit...	04/09/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.R.5171	To reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.	02/01/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
	H.R.5039	To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2,4 Triazole.	01/28/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
	H.R.5040	To suspend temporarily the duty on Fluopicolide.	01/28/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
	H.R.5041	To suspend temporarily the duty on Fenhexamid.	01/28/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
	H.R.5042	To suspend temporarily the duty on Belt & Synapse.	01/28/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
	H.R.5043	To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Phenmedipham.	01/28/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
	H.R.5044	To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Propiconazole.	01/28/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
	H.R.5045	To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Previcur.	01/28/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
	H.R.4612	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment credit for electric generatio...	12/13/2007	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
	H.R.4122	To support the development of high-speed rail in the United States, and for other purposes.	11/09/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
	H.R.4123	To provide for the creation of a National High-Speed Rail Authority.	11/09/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
	H.RES.696	Expressing gratitude for the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United ...	10/23/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
	H.R.2498	To provide for a study regarding development of a comprehensive integrated regional water managem...	10/16/2007	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	H.RES.119	Supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week in order to increase publ...	04/24/2007	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3805-3806)
	H.R.667	To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with States to aug...	04/02/2007	Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
	H.RES.109	Recognizing the historical significance of the Pinedale Assembly Center, the reporting site for 4...	02/12/2007	Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (306)

Bill name			Last Action
	H.R.2040	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...	11/25/2008	Presented to President.
	H.R.6558	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 Lundy Avenue in San...	10/21/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.6982	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Aven...	10/21/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.2095	To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...	10/16/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-432.
	H.R.4544	To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...	10/15/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-420.

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Bill name			Last Action
	H.R.2040	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...	11/25/2008	Presented to President.
	H.R.6558	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 Lundy Avenue in San...	10/21/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.6982	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Aven...	10/21/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.2095	To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...	10/16/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-432.
	H.R.4544	To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...	10/15/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-420.
	H.R.6469	To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize increased Federal funding for the Organ Procu...	10/15/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-426.
	H.R.1157	To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-354.
	H.R.1343	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-355.
	H.R.5872	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	H.J.RES.62	To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-370.
	H.R.1424	A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...	10/03/2008	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
	H.R.6670	To open areas of the Outer Continental Shelf to oil and gas leasing, to direct the Commodity Futu...	10/03/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
	H.R.2535	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility and suitability of ...	10/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	H.R.3232	To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...	10/02/2008	Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
	H.CON.RES.214	Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arth...	10/02/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	H.CON.RES.374	Concurrent resolution supporting Christian, Jewish, and Muslim interfaith dialogue that promotes ...	10/02/2008	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	H.RES.1474	Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the first vertical ascent of the face of El Capitan in Yosemi...	09/29/2008	Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
	H.R.7112	To impose sanctions with respect to Iran, to provide for the divestment of assets in Iran by Stat...	09/27/2008	Received in the Senate.
	H.RES.1436	Congratulating the Waipio Little League baseball team for winning the 2008 Little League World Ch...	09/27/2008	Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
	H.R.6992	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to facilitate the transfer to n...	09/25/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.R.7058	To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442n...	09/25/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1976)
	H.RES.988	Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".	09/25/2008	Considered as unfinished business.
	H.R.3224	To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...	09/24/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
	H.RES.1451	Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.	09/24/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9306)
	H.R.6940	To provide flexibility for the operation of the Bureau of Reclamation C.W. "Bill" Jones Pumping P...	09/23/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
	H.RES.1314	Remembering the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extending t...	09/23/2008	Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.RES.1381	Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private...	09/23/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
	H.RES.1438	Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensi...	09/22/2008	Ms. Sutton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.R.6709	To greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, econom...	09/17/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
	H.RES.1446	Expressing the importance of swimming lessons and recognizing the danger of drowning in the Unite...	09/16/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.176	To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...	09/15/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Reid for Senator Biden with amendments. With ...
	H.RES.1307	Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and...	09/09/2008	Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.RES.1383	Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria.	09/09/2008	Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.R.6580	To ensure the fair treatment of a member of the Armed Forces who is discharged from the Armed For...	09/04/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	H.CON.RES.397	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding sexual assaults and rape in the military.	09/04/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	H.R.5477	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 South Del Mar Avenue...	08/12/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.6085	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...	08/12/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.1108	To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	H.R.5569	To extend for 5 years the EB-5 regional center pilot program, and for other purposes.	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	H.RES.1288	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.	07/31/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709)
	H.RES.1332	Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship program...	07/31/2008	Considered as unfinished business.
	H.RES.1397	Commending the important achievements of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as it c...	07/31/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
	H.RES.896	Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...	07/30/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
	H.RES.1266	Congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlan...	07/30/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7338-7340)
	H.R.2140	To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the...	07/28/2008	Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
	H.R.634	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...	07/17/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.4185	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11151 Valley Boulevard i...	07/15/2008	Signed by President.
	H.RES.1327	Congratulating the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Baseball Champ...	07/15/2008	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.RES.984	Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".	07/14/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6416-6417)
	H.RES.1260	Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".	07/09/2008	Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.RES.1322	Commending the firefighters from California and throughout the United States for their courageous...	07/09/2008	Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.R.65	To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.	07/08/2008	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
	H.R.3195	To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	06/27/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
	H.R.6408	To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safet...	06/27/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
	H.CON.RES.365	Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.	06/27/2008	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
	H.R.2721	To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop, a...	06/26/2008	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	H.R.3014	To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.	06/24/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.R.3654	To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...	06/24/2008	Committee Hearings Held.
	H.RES.1302	Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.	06/24/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
	H.RES.1229	Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...	06/23/2008	Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.R.6332	To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...	06/20/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
	H.RES.1290	Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...	06/20/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	H.CON.RES.350	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Co...	06/20/2008	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	H.RES.1029	Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...	06/19/2008	Considered as unfinished business.
	H.RES.1127	Resolution condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expre...	06/18/2008	Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.R.6286	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1025 Nevin Avenue in Ric...	06/17/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.RES.1275	Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.	06/17/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.RES.1273	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human rights crisis of Laotian...	06/12/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	H.R.512	To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	H.R.1662	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to seek limited reimbursement for site security...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	H.R.2268	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...	06/11/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
	H.R.6217	To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...	06/11/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
	H.RES.1063	Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War w...	06/10/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5139-5141)
	H.RES.1251	Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock a...	06/09/2008	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
	H.RES.1249	Urging the Government of the Republic of Iraq to recognize the right of the State of Israel to ex...	06/05/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1163)
	H.R.135	To establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a...	06/04/2008	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-504, Part II.
	H.R.6171	To provide for the establishment of a commission and a national competition to significantly impr...	06/03/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.CON.RES.362	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...	05/22/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	H.R.2744	To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...	05/21/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
	H.RES.369	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.	05/21/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
	H.RES.1026	Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.	05/21/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
	H.RES.1132	Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.	05/21/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
	H.CON.RES.354	Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...	05/21/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	H.RES.1144	Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...	05/20/2008	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
	H.R.406	A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...	05/19/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
	H.R.2894	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...	05/19/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
	H.CON.RES.353	Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...	05/16/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.R.6076	To amend the Truth in Lending Act to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a...	05/15/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
	H.R.2774	To support the research, development, and commercial application of solar energy technologies, an...	05/06/2008	Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 1...
	H.R.4286	To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...	05/06/2008	Signed by President.
	H.RES.1109	Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...	05/06/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
	H.RES.1011	Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund...	05/05/2008	Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.CON.RES.341	Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers,...	05/05/2008	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
	H.R.5684	To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assi...	04/30/2008	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	H.CON.RES.338	Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....	04/29/2008	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
	H.R.5613	To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...	04/28/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
	H.R.5793	To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone ...	04/28/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
	H.CON.RES.322	Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...	04/28/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	H.R.5610	To designate as wilderness additional National Forest System lands, Bureau of Land Management Lan...	04/25/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
	H.R.5825	To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...	04/25/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	H.RES.779	Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Agronomy.	04/25/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
	H.J.RES.70	Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...	04/23/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.900	To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...	04/22/2008	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
	H.R.5845	To permit leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 for victims of violent crime and d...	04/17/2008	Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight ...
	H.R.281	To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa...	04/14/2008	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581.
	H.RES.1104	Congratulating California Secretary of State Debra Bowen and Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Bru...	04/14/2008	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
	H.R.5740	To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...	04/11/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
	H.RES.1020	Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, esp...	04/10/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	H.RES.1085	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.	04/08/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.RES.945	Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March 20...	04/01/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1854-1857)
	H.RES.997	Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for the North Atlantic Treaty Organ...	04/01/2008	Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.R.4014	To prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence...	03/25/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
	H.R.5475	To amend title 18, United States Code, to make a technical correction to ensure sex offenders who...	03/17/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	H.R.5498	To increase the cap on the obligation of receipts for the Crime Victims Fund.	03/17/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	H.R.5644	To provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects.	03/17/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
	H.R.5645	To exclude assistance payments under certain post-foster care guardianship assistance programs fr...	03/14/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
	H.R.1098	To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...	03/10/2008	For Further Action See H.R.3224.
	H.CON.RES.278	Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008.	03/06/2008	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	H.RES.951	Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti...	03/05/2008	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
	H.R.5444	Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ...	02/14/2008	Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
	H.RES.963	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other p...	02/14/2008	Considered as unfinished business.
	H.RES.868	Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Muir Woods National Monument by President...	02/12/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H827-828)
	H.CON.RES.283	Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.	02/08/2008	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	H.R.5268	To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...	02/07/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.RES.962	Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city...	02/06/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.RES.852	Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2008 as "Nationa...	01/23/2008	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 852.
	H.R.4015	To provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or s...	01/15/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
	H.R.3569	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16731 Santa Ana Avenue i...	12/26/2007	Signed by President.
	H.R.365	To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...	12/21/2007	Signed by President.
	H.R.3793	To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...	12/19/2007	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
	H.RES.816	Congratulating the Colorado Rockies on winning the National League Championship.	12/17/2007	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 816.
	H.RES.881	Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.	12/17/2007	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.RES.708	Honoring the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizing the significant and po...	12/11/2007	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15231-15233)
	H.CON.RES.147	Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of...	12/06/2007	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	H.CON.RES.267	Calling on the President to commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio R...	12/06/2007	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
	H.R.3990	To reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members of the Armed Forces and their fa...	12/05/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	H.CON.RES.253	Recognizing the service, courage, and patriotism of Hispanic Americans who have served and contin...	12/05/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	H.RES.820	Recognizing and celebrating the commitment of the Student Conservation Association to the United ...	11/19/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
	H.RES.811	Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to t...	11/14/2007	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13876)
	H.RES.812	Expressing the sympathy and pledging the urgent support of the House of Representatives and the p...	11/14/2007	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13873-13874)
	H.CON.RES.122	Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.	11/14/2007	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	H.RES.365	Resolution honoring San Jose' State University for its 150 years of commitment to public higher e...	11/13/2007	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.R.1747	To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require a national primary drinking water regulation for ...	11/08/2007	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	H.R.3670	To direct the Secretary of State to enhance diplomatic relations with foreign countries and to pr...	11/08/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
	H.J.RES.54	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the ru...	11/08/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.R.4016	To provide unemployment insurance to those who are separated from their employment as a result of...	11/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2337)
	H.RES.787	Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United ...	11/06/2007	Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.R.327	To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...	11/05/2007	Signed by President.
	H.R.2262	To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent wi...	11/05/2007	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	H.RES.795	Condemning the ongoing violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") and recog...	11/05/2007	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	H.R.4054	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...	11/01/2007	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.RES.778	Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the Southern California wildfires.	10/30/2007	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 778.
	H.RES.726	Calling on the President of the United States and the international community to take immediate s...	10/29/2007	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 726.
	H.R.1154	To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.	10/26/2007	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
	H.R.2405	To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for ceremonies on or near Independence D...	10/24/2007	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	H.R.3953	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for property taxes in determini...	10/24/2007	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
	H.R.3769	To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the establishment of a searchable database cont...	10/19/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	H.R.976	An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health ...	10/18/2007	The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committee...
	H.R.1975	To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...	10/18/2007	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.R.3547	To increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecution of v...	10/17/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
	H.R.3585	To honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for ...	10/17/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
	H.R.3826	To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to increase the maximum amount of an ...	10/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2195-2196)
	H.RES.448	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...	10/15/2007	Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.RES.652	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship pass...	10/12/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	H.R.3767	To provide the Secretary with the authority to increase the number of Customs and Border Protecti...	10/11/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
	H.R.3768	To require the Secretary of the Interior to study and cons

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