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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...09/27/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral...
H.R.6997To implement a National Water Research and Development Initiative, and for other purposes.
09/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1874-1875)
H.R.2272To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of t...09/08/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral ( April...
H.R.3403A bill to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 91...07/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5632To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
05/20/2008Subcommittee Hearings 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.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.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.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...06/26/2007Referred 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.6197To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7095 Highway 57 in Counc...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-354.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-355.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6946To make a technical correction in the NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008.
10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.3480To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate punishment enhancements f...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6063To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other pur...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.928To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General,...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.948To strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts an...10/03/2008House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later...
H.R.1424A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...10/03/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
H.R.1532To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of elimina...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6357To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, ...10/03/2008House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later...
H.R.2583To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a loan program for eligible hosp...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112.
H.R.2994To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
H.R.6694To revise the requirements for seller-financed downpayments for mortgages for single-family housi...10/02/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-905.
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...10/01/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.3221A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
09/27/2008Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (05/15...
H.RES.1437Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "American Pharmacists Month" and ex...09/27/2008Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6568To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage research and carry out an educa...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.6996To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1042Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
09/23/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1381Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
H.RES.1402Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elec...09/23/2008Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1477Recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging ...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.6709To greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, econom...09/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6873To delay any application of the phase out of the Medicare hospice budget neutrality adjustment fa...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1774)
H.R.6884To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bo...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1767)
H.R.6630To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled ...09/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.2698To authorize appropriations for the civil aviation research and development projects and activiti...09/08/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Prior to Introduction and Referral (March 2...
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 929.
H.R.6826To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6691To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.6701To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent ci...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.6706To provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6725To establish budget neutral demonstration projects to study and improve the quality and cost effe...07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1151Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for winning the 2008 National ...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709)
H.R.6388To provide additional authorities to the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other ...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.194Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
07/29/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224)
H.RES.1386Expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Awareness Month to raise awaren...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3914To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance by defa...07/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6567To expand the research, prevention, and awareness activities of the Centers for Disease Control a...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1128Expressing support of the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.1348Honoring Anne d'Harnoncourt for her contributions as an internationally-esteemed museum leader an...07/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1080Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air ...07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6421-6422 Text: CR H6421)
H.RES.1315Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
07/10/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...07/09/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...07/09/2008UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the H...
H.RES.1328Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.6180To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements b...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.CON.RES.365Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.
06/27/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6251To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...06/26/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.RES.1302Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.
06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6205To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the payment of monthly special pay for members ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3786To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/19/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1483To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization fo...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
H.R.5749To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
06/13/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78...
H.R.1197To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are former p...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3008To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas. ...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.6209To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials ...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
H.R.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
06/06/2008Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
H.RES.1249Urging the Government of the Republic of Iraq to recognize the right of the State of Israel to ex...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1163)
H.CON.RES.366Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, a...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3916To provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.
06/04/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-684, Part I.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.367Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3819To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.5998To nullify any effectiveness of the August 17, 2007, State health official letter issued by the C...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1179Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China and all ...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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 Education Prior to Introduction and Referral...
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.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.CON.RES.341Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers,...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.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.R.5516To increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and oth...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
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.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.R.5606To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check syst...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.5752To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes.
04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.5475To amend title 18, United States Code, to make a technical correction to ensure sex offenders who...03/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5639To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish physical activity guidelines for ...03/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.R.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.4990To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include all public clinics for the distribution ...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.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.