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SMITH, Christopher Henry, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Rahway, Union County, N.J., March 4, 1953; graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Perth Amboy, N.J., 1971; B.S., Trenton State College, Ewing, N.J., 1975; attended Worcester College, Worcester, England, 1974; businessman, family sporting goods company; legislative agent for New Jersey state legislature, 1979; unsuccessful candidate for election to the Ninety-sixth Congress in 1978; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-seventh and twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1981-present); chair, Committee on Veterans Affairs (One Hundred Seventh through One Hundred Eighth Congresses).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5970To amend the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.
05/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary,...
H.R.5910To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human-animal hybrids.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3320To provide assistance for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland.
04/22/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
H.R.5722To mandate reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other sex offenders intending...04/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, ...
H.RES.1075Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese ...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.275To promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to protect United States businesses from coerci...02/22/2008Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
H.R.5446To establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders, and for o...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4196To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to imp...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.3844To establish the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan.
10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1678To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
H.CON.RES.220Concerning the response of the United States to forced abortion and the coercive one-child policy...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.679Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the continuing effects of the geno...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3096To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam.
09/19/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3097To condition the transfer of personnel and functions from Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, pursuant to ...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.3202To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of th...08/06/2007Presented to President.
H.R.3442To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by the...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3203To reform the compensation system of the Foreign Service of the United States, and to amend the p...07/27/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and G...
H.CON.RES.151Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of numerous independent journalists in Russia since 200...06/19/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2390To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for education and t...05/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2228To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic ...05/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.243Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally...05/02/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4379)
H.RES.337Supporting the goals and ideals of a Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
04/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1574To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to preserve State authority to ensure the security of ...03/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E599)
H.CON.RES.20Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, and...03/19/2007Notwithstanding the Senate's previous adoption of H.Con.Res. 20, the adoption of the amendment to...
H.R.1041To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an enhanced funding process to ensure an adequa...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.270To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2010 for the Trafficking Victims Protec...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.741To provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, treatment, ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1181Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast de...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.189A bill to establish the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey ...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/07/2008Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3883; text: CR ...
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor f...05/07/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2627To establish the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey as the success...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
H.R.3658To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit rest and recuperation travel to United States ...05/07/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.1166Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding provocative and dangerous statemen...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3117-3118)
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.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
H.RES.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/01/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5834To amend the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to promote respect for the fundamental human r...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4169To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile flag in ...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1159Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surv...04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1165Honoring the life and accomplishments of the actor Jimmy Stewart and the contributions he made to...04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.3192To provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.3219To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.5821To amend title 10, United States Code, to close loopholes in the prohibition on the sale or renta...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.21To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...04/23/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1140Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1144Expressing support for designation of a "Frank Sinatra Day" on May 13, 2008, in honor of the dedi...04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.2537To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purp...04/17/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.5837To make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fisca...04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.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.1198To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hea...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.838Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his first apostolic visit to the United States.
04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1077Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and ent...04/09/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...04/02/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.154Expressing the sense of Congress that the fatal radiation poisoning of Russian dissident and writ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.5668To prohibit Federal government officials and employees from attending the opening ceremonies of t...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.997Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for the North Atlantic Treaty Organ...04/01/2008Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1064Recognizing Gordon "Gordie" Howe on the occasion of his 80th birthday, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1069Condemning the use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.5627To award the congressional gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.CON.RES.290Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the special relationship between the United States and the...03/12/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.5534To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1024Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and America...03/11/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1024.
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.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.5529To direct the President to seek to establish an international renewable energy agency to expand t...03/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E296)
H.RES.1018Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the House Ethics Commission.
03/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.1216To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child i...02/28/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5506To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 369 Martin Luther King J...02/27/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.255Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religi...02/27/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.995Commemorating the 12th anniversary of the 1996 shooting down of 2 unarmed Brothers to the Rescue ...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.303Recognizing the importance of autism awareness, supporting efforts to increase funding for resear...02/25/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education ...
H.R.5443To improve defense cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1907To authorize the acquisition of land and interests in land from willing sellers to improve the co...02/13/2008Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Without Recommendation (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.283Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
02/08/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1746To require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of acti...02/07/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.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.5172To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide recovery rebates to certain individuals rec...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5174To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue the ability of hospitals to supply a ...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4930To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Ar...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.916Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 916.
H.RES.937Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services p...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.939Condemning the glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetori...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5032To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ...01/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.RES.925Condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, inclu...01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4001To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to expand the nurse student loan program, to...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.J.RES.76Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense...01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.261Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet," launch...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...12/19/2007S.AMDT.3889 Amendment SA 3889 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR ...
H.R.4852To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow funds provided under the program ...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.843Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to t...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15504-15507)
H.RES.879Objecting to United Nations funding of the Durban Review Conference using the United Nations regu...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3887To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protec...12/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.840Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.
12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3307To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne,...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4141To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a p...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.4171To name the national cemetery to be constructed in Columbia, South Carolina as the Floyd Spence N...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.4176To enhance national security by restricting access of illegal aliens to driver's licenses and Sta...11/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.4223To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a pe...
H.CON.RES.263To establish the Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform, and for other purposes.
11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.4157To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization.
11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.821Condemnming Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.256Honoring Theodor Criveanu for being named by Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remem...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2394-2395)
H.R.4133To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from being a...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3865To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to home...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4104Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related ...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
H.R.3882To amend title 38, United States Code, to change the length of the obligated period of service on...11/07/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.379A resolution congratulating Nicolas Sarkozy on his election to the presidency of France and welco...11/06/2007Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.4007To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide citizenship for certain children of Unite...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.230Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.234Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the human rights of refuge...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.740Condemning in the strongest terms the attacks on African Union peacekeepers that occurred in Hask...10/29/2007Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.2467To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 69 Montgomery Street in ...10/24/2007Signed by President.
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.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.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/18/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.761Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violation of the human rights ...10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.CON.RES.237Supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.
10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2895To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to p...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3543To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.R.3779To require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates....10/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.687Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil ...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 687.
H.RES.713Congratulating the Ukrainian people for the holding of free, fair, open and transparent parliamen...10/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2080)
H.R.2828To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the...10/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.715Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
10/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.CON.RES.200A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditiona...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.203Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.
10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.564Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central ...10/02/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 564.
H.RES.705Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Chinese Communist Party should be c...10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3663To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildl...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.3254To limit cost growth associated with major defense base closures and realignments implemented as ...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.3650To provide for the continuation of restrictions against the Government of North Korea unless the ...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.548Expressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic instituti...09/25/2007Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.557Strongly condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for ignoring severe human rights abus...09/25/2007Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.604Expressing the nation's sincerest appreciation and thanks for the service of the members of the 3...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.663Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
09/25/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10775-10776)
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.605Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
09/24/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.3598To prohibit the cessation, degradation, or limitation of broadcasting activities by the Broadcast...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.497Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic...09/17/2007Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.583Recognizing the remarkable example of Sir Nicholas Winton who organized the rescue of 669 Jewish ...09/17/2007Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.257Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
09/10/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 257.
H.CON.RES.165Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
09/06/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.RES.508Recognizing the strong security alliance between the Government of Japan and the United States an...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 508.
H.R.3338To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the capability of the Department of Veteran...08/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3051To improve the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former members of...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3108To require the Comptroller General to address certain questions in connection with the closure of...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.3191To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the transfer of certain contact information...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3453To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demons...08/04/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
H.R.3467To expand and extend counseling and referral programs that minimize recidivism by reintegrating a...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.622Providing for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007.
08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.180To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.2750To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.3368To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pulmonary hypertension clinical research ne...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/4/2007 E1755)
H.R.3434To provide for the issuance of bonds for the benefit of the National Institutes of Health.
08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/4/2007 E1750)
H.RES.610Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should tak...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.617Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and for other pu...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.618Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.188Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 199...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1357To require divestiture of current investments in Iran, to prohibit future investments in Iran, an...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/31/2007 H8859)
H.RES.121A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan sh...07/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 121.
H.RES.427Urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.
07/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 427.
H.R.3026To authorize the Military Spouse Legacy Association, Inc., to establish a commemorative work on F...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8623)
H.RES.345Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of New York.
07/25/2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.R.2470To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2668To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use ...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.CON.RES.139Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of...07/24/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2516To protect inventoried roadless areas in the National Forest System.
07/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.2844To promote United States emergency and non-emergency food and other assistance programs, to promo...07/23/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-257, Part I.
H.RES.380Resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Gam...07/23/2007Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.519Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his ...07/23/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1174To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require public reporting of health care-associ...07/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8124)
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...07/19/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.2564To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human cloning.
07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2711To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain computer-assisted remote hunting, and ...07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3054To establish a program to assist Sudanese refugees in the United States known as the "Lost Boys a...07/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.208Resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the founding of Operation Smile.
07/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 208.
H.RES.378Resolution commending the humanitarian efforts of Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Magen David Adom N...07/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 378.
H.R.1815To extend the authorization for the Coastal Heritage Trail in the State of New Jersey.
07/12/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2574To implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.
07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7712)
H.R.3028To end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes.
07/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3035To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jerry Lewis in recognition of his outstanding service to t...07/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.543Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should...07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3007To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an exception to the 60-day limit on Me...07/11/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.426Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offer...07/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 426.