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ABERCROMBIE, Neil, a Representative from Hawaii; born in Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y., June 26, 1938; graduated from Williamsville High School, Williamsville, N.Y.; B.A., Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., 1959; M.A., University of Hawaii, Manoa, Hawaii, 1964; Ph.D., University of Hawaii, Manoa, Hawaii, 1974; unsuccessful candidate for United States Senate in 1970; member of the Hawaii state house of representatives, 1974-1978; member of the Hawaii state senate, 1978-1986; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-ninth Congress in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Cecil Heftel (September 20, 1986-January 3, 1987); unsuccessful candidate for election to the One Hundredth Congress in 1986; member of the Honolulu city council, 1988-1991;

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1436Congratulating the Waipio Little League baseball team for winning the 2008 Little League World Ch...09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.6516To provide for retirement equity for Federal employees in nonforeign areas outside the 48 contigu...07/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.1139Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men a...07/22/2008Mr. Abercrombie moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1120Supports the establishment of an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Championship playoff s...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E644)
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.5106To authorize the Marine Mammal Commission to establish a national research program to fund basic ...01/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.J.RES.64Clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for Use of M...11/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4000To extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States. ...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4052To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the eligibility criteria for presumption of serv...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.505To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native H...10/26/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.
H.R.400To prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to military action, relief, and reconstruction effort...10/17/2007Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.
H.R.835To reauthorize the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing assist...09/26/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. Wit...
H.R.3124To treat certain hospital support organizations as qualified organizations for purposes of determ...07/31/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2909To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a ...06/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2648To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of e...06/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2613To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income gain on the sale of certa...06/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1199To extend the grant program for drug-endangered children.
10/07/2008Signed 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.6092To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in...10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...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.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.5618To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.
10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
H.R.6020To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect the well-being of soldiers and their fami...10/03/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-912.
H.R.6034To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses and child...10/03/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-911.
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.R.6670To open areas of the Outer Continental Shelf to oil and gas leasing, to direct the Commodity Futu...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.642To establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...10/02/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-906.
H.R.3174To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to allow for certiorari review of certain cases de...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.7240To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue rules regarding short selling of securi...10/02/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.CON.RES.223Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.405Recognizing the first full week of April as "National Workplace Wellness Week".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6968To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a demonstration project regarding access to mental...09/30/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay 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.7125To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on securities transactions.
09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.1294To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eas...09/25/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-628. 2:15 p.m.
H.R.7058To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442n...09/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1976)
H.RES.1421Solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing of the U...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
H.R.3224To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
H.RES.1000To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes...09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.CON.RES.427Expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essenti...09/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...09/19/2008Committee on Armed Services discharged.
H.R.6938To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes.
09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.1255Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
H.RES.1452Establishing the Select Committee on Financial Bailouts.
09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.CON.RES.390Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
09/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
09/15/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
H.R.1776To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose ...09/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6233To reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use in the Cape Hatteras ...09/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.RES.1307Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and...09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1383Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria.
09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1364Recognizing the persons who are serving or have served in the airborne forces of the Armed Forces...09/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.1338To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...08/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.6800To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to replace the Medicare prescription drug benefit...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.1316Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LS...08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)
H.CON.RES.358Concurrent resolution commending the members of the Nevada Army and Air National Guard and the Ne...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6594To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...07/31/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1357Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.CON.RES.407Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2192To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veteran...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6680To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the tra...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.415Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian and Pacific Islander de...07/30/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.R.2140To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the...07/28/2008Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
H.R.6537To reauthorize and amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to establish a National Marine Sanct...07/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6617To strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration ...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.1379Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6570To encourage increased production of natural gas vehicles and to provide tax incentives for natur...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and G...
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.CON.RES.295Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States A...07/17/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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.R.6462To require the Bureau of Prisons to provide stab-resistant personal body armor to all correctiona...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1329Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Ira...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.R.5741To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fisher...07/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
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.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.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5935To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carryi...06/26/2008Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight Discharged.
H.R.6311To prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife species that negatively impac...06/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3289To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
06/25/2008Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee 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.R.6332To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.3332To provide for the establishment of a memorial within Kalaupapa National Historical Park located ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
H.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6264To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commo...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.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.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.5451To reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, and for other purposes.
06/04/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5921To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-ba...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.6104To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
H.R.5931To ensure appropriate implementation and oversight of the realignment of military installations a...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6006To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of a military department, and t...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.5662To enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
05/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.300Recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership role in im...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
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.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.961Commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens...05/20/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) 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.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/19/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.RES.1133Congratulating Winona State University on winning the 2008 Division II men's basketball champions...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3823)
H.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.R.1512To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating ...05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6000To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.5999To authorize appropriations for the National Tropical Botanical Garden, and for other purposes. ...05/08/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E870)
H.RES.1183Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.2774To support the research, development, and commercial application of solar energy technologies, an...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 1...
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.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5950To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the timely and effectiv...05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.444Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the inv...04/30/2008Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.R.5877To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles va...04/29/2008Referred 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.5882To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses o...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.3374To improve the ability of small communities to coordinate with universities and design profession...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R.5824To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a mortgage foreclosure counseling program for me...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5831To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to provide injured members o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5895To require certain labeling of unsolicited commercial mail.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.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.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1111Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any funding provided by the United Stat...04/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2434-2440)
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.281To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa...04/14/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581.
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.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.5609To provide for transitional health care for members of the Armed Forces separated from active dut...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5767To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Syste...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1020Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, esp...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5734To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.5716To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayer protection and assistance, and for...04/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Servic...
H.RES.265Honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
04/08/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5697To prohibit the use of certain funds related to the 2008 Olympic Games in China, and for other pu...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.R.5193To award a congressional gold medal to Barry C. Scheck and to Peter Neufeld in recognition of the...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.5654To authorize a program to provide grants to youth-serving organizations that carry out child-pare...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5586To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of the Internal Revenue Ser...03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1098To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...03/10/2008For Further Action See H.R.3224.
H.R.1469To establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the Mutual E...03/04/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
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.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.1834To authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program wi...02/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.R.5466To improve outcomes for vulnerable children by investing in families, improving accountability in...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.5444Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ...02/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5447To establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress o...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5461To require the President to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5473To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5128Disapproving of any formal agreement emerging from the "Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H926)
H.R.5404To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide increased ...02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.960Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII ...02/13/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
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.R.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
H.RES.753Honoring and thanking the soldiers that served the top secret units for the United States Militar...02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5181To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research regarding the risks pos...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104)
H.RES.906Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.