Biography
GORDON, Barton Jennings, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn., January 24, 1949; graduated from Central High School, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1967; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1971; J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tenn., 1973; lawyer, private practice; executive director, Tennessee state Democratic Party, 1979; chair, Tennessee state Democratic Party, 1981-1983; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-ninth and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1985-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5940To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other pur...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.362To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other p...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Inroduction and Referral ...
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.2272To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of t...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Full Committee Prior to Introduction and Referral (March 13, 2007).
H.R.3776To provide for research, development, and demonstration programs in advanced energy storage syste...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee by Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (Octobe...
H.R.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5632To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.971Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives for the individuals and ins...02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
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.R.3403A bill to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 91...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.CON.RES.225Honoring the 50th anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age, and the ensuing 50 years of productiv...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment ...
H.R.2749To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a transition to a new voluntary qu...06/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2511To revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
05/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2229To establish a joint energy cooperation program within the Department of Energy to fund eligible ...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.2298To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the ...05/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1768To provide for the demonstration and commercial application of innovative energy technologies der...05/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.2153To recognize and enhance the contributions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration t...05/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
H.R.2083To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to improve energy standards for home appliances, ...05/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.363To authorize programs for support of the early career development of science and engineering rese...04/25/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.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.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.R.547To facilitate the development of markets for biofuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel through re...02/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.RES.160Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science and Technology in the One Hundred ...02/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3904)
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/15/2008S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...05/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favora...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.3480To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate enhancements of those inv...05/15/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-647.
H.R.3819To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ...05/15/2008Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-638.
H.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/15/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...05/14/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/14/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...05/14/2008Mr. Dingell moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (co...
H.R.3221A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
05/13/2008Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.
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.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.1483To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization fo...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
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.CON.RES.345Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty.
05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1867To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Founda...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science and Education Prior to Introduction and Refe...
H.R.1868To authorize appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for fiscal yea...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (Feb...
H.R.2304To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, a...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17...
H.R.2698To authorize appropriations for the civil aviation research and development projects and activiti...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Prior to Introduction and Referral (March 2...
H.R.3916To provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.
05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (Nov...
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.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.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/01/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 340, enrollment corrections on H.R. 493 have been made.
H.R.948To strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts an...05/01/2008House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later...
H.R.4044To amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to exempt from the m...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1130Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Natio...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.892Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day"...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.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.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.906To promote and coordinate global change research, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-605, Part I.
H.R.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...04/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.1151Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for winning the 2008 National ...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.323Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. ...04/23/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
H.RES.981Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awarenes...04/22/2008Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1128Expressing support of the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month.
04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1080Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air ...04/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5835To provide for increased planning and funding for health promotion programs of the Department of ...04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3646To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a joint study o...04/16/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.R.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...04/15/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5036To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2289-2297; text of measure as repor...
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...04/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.994Expressing support for designation of a National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day.
04/14/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.2016To establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
04/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5161To provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology T...04/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-576, Part I.
H.R.5603To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
H.R.2063To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Educa...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2464To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency ...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1418To provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-567.
H.R.3825To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and o...04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-570.
H.R.5723To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to allow Federal home loan banks to invest surplus funds ...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1081Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
04/04/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-564, Part I.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5573To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.5606To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check syst...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E391)
H.RES.953Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a m...03/12/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 953.
H.R.4088To provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing la...03/11/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-5. (Discharge petition text w...
H.RES.537Expressing support for the designation and goals of "National 9-1-1 Education Month", and for oth...03/10/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 537.
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.20To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi...03/05/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3...
H.RES.951Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti...03/05/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
H.R.5229To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitleme...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5465To require the Department of Defense to implement a pain care initiative, and for other purposes....02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5481To provide an additional 0.5 percent increase in the rates of military basic pay for members of t...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
02/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E274)
H.R.5475To amend title 18, United States Code, to make a technical correction to ensure sex offenders who...02/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5450To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under secti...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.966Honoring African American inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and signifi...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.972Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.
02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
02/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.985Expressing support for the designation of March 7 as National Information and Referral Services D...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.294Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense take immediate steps to appoint do...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.5223To provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Defense, a...02/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.287Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Explorer I satellite, the world's first sci...02/07/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.4453To establish a grant to increase enforcement of laws to prohibit underage drinking through social...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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.RES.693Condemning the recent actions of the Ku Klux Klan.
02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5148To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collect...02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.5173To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5180Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By...01/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5143To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coor...01/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.4100To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish an instructional level a...01/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4139To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve participation in higher education of, and in...01/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.CON.RES.155Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...01/22/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.RES.919Congratulating Kentucky on being selected to host the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
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.3648To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal res...12/20/2007Became Public Law No: 110-142.
H.R.4247To improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve in...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.4897To amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve elderly suicide ear...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
H.RES.816Congratulating the Colorado Rockies on winning the National League Championship.
12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 816.
H.RES.851Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th...12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
H.R.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.CON.RES.215Supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated Ext...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.695Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Fire Fig...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 695.
H.R.4071To amend title 10, United States Code, to support disabled veterans by extending military commiss...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3326To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid cov...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486)
H.R.4041To amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, to limit the duration of Federal consent de...12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4130To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible f...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.4194To establish a grant to increase enforcement of laws to prohibit underage drinking through social...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and ...
H.R.4205To reauthorize and improve programs of the National Health Service Corps.
11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4248To ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychi...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2450)
H.R.3919To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other ...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2779To recognize the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the official national museum of...11/13/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.335Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.4138To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose minimum nurse staffing ratios in Medica...11/09/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.3249To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial benefits for veterans, and for other pu...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3700To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical ass...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4116To provide for the issuance of a veterans health care stamp.
11/08/2007Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
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.RES.782Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the Boston Red Sox victory in the 2007 Major Le...11/06/2007Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.2262To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent wi...11/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.RES.795Condemning the ongoing violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") and recog...11/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3972To amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to exempt from the m...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.4052To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the eligibility criteria for presumption of serv...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4054To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.R.1473To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require child care providers t...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.3877To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish an ini...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.2587A Bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 555 South 3rd Str...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3953To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for property taxes in determini...10/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3914To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance by defa...10/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.RES.680Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memo...10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 680.
H.R.3903To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require the development of a multi-stage product test...10/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.3904To amend the Public Health Service Act with regard to research on asthma, and for other purposes....10/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3558To provide for the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, ...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3769To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the establishment of a searchable database cont...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3514To authorize workshops to eliminate gender bias for women in careers in science, technology, engi...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3631To authorize the establishment of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fun...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3637To direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainability p...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.R.970To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the distribution of the drug de...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1727To enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quality of l...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.716Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of com...10/16/2007Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.736Honoring the 60th anniversary of the aeronautics research accomplishments embodied in "the breaki...10/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 736.
H.R.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.1699To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to require certain manufacturers to provide cons...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.1721To increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entrapment ...10/15/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3786To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...10/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.RES.448Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3531To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve the interior enforcement of the immigrati...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.735Congratulating Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on receiv...10/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.630Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League Baseball Team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winn...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630.
H.R.3748To amend the Federal Direct Loan Program to provide that interest shall not accrue on Federal Dir...10/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2078)
H.R.694To establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.928To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General,...10/04/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3750To provide for the expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss, and for other...10/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.205Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Friendship Day.
10/04/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.700Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3676To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for a child safe viewing area within which cove...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3256To reduce post traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related stress disorders among military...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3429To authorize a competitive grant program to assist members of the National Guard and Reserve and ...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...09/25/2007Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period ...
H.RES.584Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/25/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10774)
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10738)
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.3618To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a grant to a qualified youth-serving organiza...09/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3622To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant proper...09/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1940-1941)
H.R.3629To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 4 years the election to include combat p...09/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.3132To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment pr...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3220Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative n...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3257To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical edu...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3282To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to coverage for ...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3426To modify certain amendments made by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3439To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to create a demonstration project to ...