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WELLER, Gerald C. (Jerry), a Representative from Illinois; born in Streator, La Salle County, Ill., July 7, 1957; graduated from Dwight High School, Ill., 1975; attended Joliet Junior College, Romeoville, Ill., 1976; B.S., University of Illinois, 1979; aide to United States Representative Tom Corcoran of Illinois, 1980-1981; assistant to the director, Illinois state department of agriculture; aide to United States Secretary of Agriculture, John R. Block, 1981-1985; member of the Illinois state house of representatives, 1988-1994; founder and past president, Grundy County Young Republicans; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6681To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Vine Street in New L...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5688To provide for a program of targeted extended unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. ...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.2825To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 326 South Main Street in...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.733Recognizing the importance of improving the high school graduation rate of foster youth.
10/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2110)
H.R.3188To eliminate the separate work participation rate requirements for 2-parent families under the pr...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3243To direct the Bureau of the Census to publish improved annual measures of family income for use i...09/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
H.R.2767To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for the purchase of ...06/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.R.2557To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and extend the alternative motor vehicle c...06/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2314To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to increase payments to States for expendi...05/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1753To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the expensing of environmental remediation cos...03/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E723)
H.R.792To amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to direct the head of each Federal agency to ensure that, ...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.1513To provide for demonstration projects to help improve the Nation's unemployment compensation syst...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.CON.RES.77Calling on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all a...03/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.834To provide permanent relief from the marriage penalty under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
02/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E272)
H.R.824To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify ethanol and biodiesel refining property as...02/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.825To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand tax incentives for renewable fuel...02/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.791To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.243To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the payment of Combat-Related Special Compe...02/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.765To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and extend the alternative motor vehicle c...02/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E238)
H.R.778To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the residential energy efficient pro...01/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.793To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the renewable electricity production...01/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.794To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the credit for electricity produced ...01/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.57Congratulating Illinois State University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial.
01/23/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H860-861)
H.R.242To amend the Social Security Act to provide each American child with a KidSave Account, and for o...01/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.244To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income for certain education...01/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E27)
H.R.245To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for exercise equipment a...01/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E25)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6061To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 East Main Street in ...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2608An act to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8003-8004)
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6107To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leas...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Bachmann. Petition No: 110-15.
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
07/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6600To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the inclusion of Social Security account...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.RES.1202Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6034To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses and child...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.385Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 199...07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.236Recognizing the close relationship between the United States and the Republic of San Marino.
07/14/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.RES.1338Calling on the United States Government and the international community to support a transition t...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.389Congratulating the Republic of Colombia on its successful rescue mission and thanking Colombian P...07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.970Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.RES.1308Condemning the broadcasting of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States in ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6307To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care i...06/25/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.6374To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the shipping investment withdrawal rules in ...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.1223Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Arm...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1282Encouraging the President to revoke the Executive memorandum banning energy production on America...06/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5734)
H.R.512To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.662To establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate a...06/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.6179To encourage and enhance the adoption of interoperable health information technology to improve h...06/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1185Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should recognize the important...05/20/2008Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...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.6026Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and f...05/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5794To provide for the periodic review of the efficiency and public need for Federal agencies, to est...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
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.342Expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restric...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1016Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr...04/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.5698To amend titles XVI, XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to remove inmate limitations ...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1110Condemning Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of 26 United Sta...04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3905To provide for an additional trade preference program for least developed countries, and for othe...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.5635To suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes.
03/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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.1042Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
03/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.RES.1007Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of...03/05/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.944Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Ar...02/25/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1010-1013)
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.281Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Indepe...02/13/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5294To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the additional 0.2 percent FUTA surtax.
02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E141)
H.R.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
H.R.5031To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend relief from the alternative minimum tax.
01/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E42)
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.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.856Expresses heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Omaha, Nebraska, on...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15476-15477)
H.R.4688To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for foster car...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.997To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English ...12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H14456-14462)
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.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.CON.RES.260Condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the ...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2784To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by termina...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
H.RES.808Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
11/13/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 808.
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.J.RES.54Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the ru...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...11/07/2007Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans Discharged.
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.RES.786Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for mil...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.R.3934To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain foo...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3943To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to reauthorize the trade adjustment assistance for workers program...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.976An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health ...10/18/2007The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committee...
H.CON.RES.25Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than Ja...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.2185To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide debt relief to developing countr...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3737To provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration util...10/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
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.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.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.RES.657Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe...10/02/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 657.
H.RES.700Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.640Honoring the sacrifices and commitments of the men, women, and families of the United States Tran...10/01/2007Ms. Castor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3375To extend the trade adjustment assistance program under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months.
09/28/2007Signed by President.
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.CON.RES.210Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3656To require States to withhold assistance to applicants for, and recipients of temporary assistanc...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.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.3291To protect students and teachers.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3584To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Child...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.326Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 326.
H.R.3544To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
09/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.544Expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people o...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 544.
H.R.3053To protect private property rights.
08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.2025To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11033 South State Street...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3457To require the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the Free File Alliance t...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.957To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand and clarify the entities against which sanction...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.3363To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under ...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3418To provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistan...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.49Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart ...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.CON.RES.136Expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratical...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.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.CON.RES.183Calling on the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to immediately release Farhad Aliyev and ...07/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1519)
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.527Recognizing the month of November as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month".
07/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 527.
H.R.2965To increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opport...07/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2274To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot pr...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.R.2897To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system instead...06/28/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.2914To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiaries to im...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2927To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1687To provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet requirem...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.322To derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not harm human embryos.
06/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7063-7065)
H.RES.516Expressing the serious concern of the House of Representatives regarding the worsening situation ...06/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2789To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply automatic "deemed" enrollment under part...06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1120To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require recipients of universal service support for sc...06/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6408-6409)
H.R.2762To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I di...06/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1625To establish the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
06/14/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.118Congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the United States in the interna...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
H.RES.395Supporting the ideals and values of the Olympic movement.
06/11/2007Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2580To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing t...06/06/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commer...
H.R.1076To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activi...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2362To reduce the duty on certain golf club components.
05/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.CON.RES.160Regarding the endorsement of U.S. citizens' claims for payment by Chinese Government of defaulted...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2458To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate the current education tax incentives in...05/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2332To strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to ad...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.471To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respec...05/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5058)
H.CON.RES.137Expressing the sense of Congress relating to a free trade agreement between the United States and...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2300To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 East Locust Street i...05/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2305To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a five-year applicable recovery period for ...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1036)
H.R.2280To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and equipm...05/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.324To increase the minimum wage, to provide access to health care coverage to employees of small bus...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.2238To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for residents of Puerto Rico who participat...05/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2138To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the research credit and strength...05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...05/01/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2075To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 2013, and...04/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E888-889)
H.R.2014To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for ...04/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.299Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should increase public awarene...04/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 299.
H.CON.RES.106Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided fo...04/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H375-376)
H.R.1843To extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitati...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1967To amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to provide an exception from the continuing requirement for a...04/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.273Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.
04/17/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
H.CON.RES.50Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the peop...04/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
H.R.1609To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi.
04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1000To award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unpreceden...04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1589To amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under...04/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1809To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction for Medi...03/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1813To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance...03/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E700)
H.R.1730To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure proportional representation of rural in...03/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1810To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the consolidation of life insurance companie...03/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.108Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring...03/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1742To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year...03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E673)
H.RES.282Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should...03/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1399To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1552To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize physical therapists to evaluate and ...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1647To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for purposes o...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1621To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older ...03/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.511To pledge the faithful support of Congress to members of the United States Armed Forces serving i...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2676-2677)
H.R.1610To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.720To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water poll...03/19/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
H.R.1063To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvent...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1576To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions o...03/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.