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Biography
GILCHREST, Wayne Thomas, a Representative from Maryland; born in Rahway, Union County, N.J., April 15, 1946; graduated from Rahway High School, Rahway, N.J., 1964; A.A., Wesley College, Dover, Del., 1971; B.A., Delaware State College, Dover, Del., 1973; United States Marine Corps, 1964-1968; teacher; unsuccessful candidate for election to the One Hundred First Congress in 1988; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Second and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1991-present).
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.3841To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic menhaden for reduction purposes in the coastal ...05/08/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4226To accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a ma...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
H.CON.RES.321Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.CON.RES.288Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Repu...02/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.CON.RES.274Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Repu...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.3166To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003.
07/31/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.CON.RES.153Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a nationwide diversified energy portf...05/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.16To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve and reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay pr...01/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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...10/03/2008Mr. Skelton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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.1907To authorize the acquisition of land and interests in land from willing sellers to improve the co...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1111.
H.R.2583To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a loan program for eligible hosp...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112.
H.R.2994To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.374Concurrent resolution supporting Christian, Jewish, and Muslim interfaith dialogue that promotes ...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.386Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independen...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...10/01/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6460To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment conta...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.RES.1382Honoring the heritage of the Coast Guard.
09/29/2008Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6707To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transact...09/27/2008Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1499Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.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.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
H.RES.1418Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold m...09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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.6630To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled ...09/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.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.R.6662To require the Department of Defense to grant access to accredited members of the media at milita...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.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that publicly owned treatment works mo...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.5540To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 930.
H.RES.1143Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.
07/31/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/2...
H.CON.RES.305Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
07/31/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
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.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.194Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
07/29/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224)
H.RES.1377Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal,...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6550To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to make modifications to the Chesapeake Bay ...07/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.RES.732Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6485To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that disability determinations under such...07/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1451)
H.R.1286To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Rout...07/10/2008DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1317, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten...
H.R.4174To establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring p...07/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5541To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...07/09/2008UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the H...
H.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.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.RES.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.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1388To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the States...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.RES.127Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th ...06/09/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.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.6039To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.923Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1114Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.334Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
05/22/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.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.3840To prohibit commercial fishing of Atlantic menhaden for reduction purposes in inland, State, and ...05/08/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.5984To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clean energ...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1091Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest s...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3177)
H.RES.1113Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mothe...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3130-3131)
H.R.5925To establish a fund to support international efforts for political reconciliation in Iraq, and fo...04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2831-2832)
H.RES.578Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1043Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native America...04/29/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.906To promote and coordinate global change research, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-605, Part I.
H.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.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.R.5756To reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act.
04/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.5740To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...04/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.2016To establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
04/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5755To establish the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission.
04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
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.RES.1070Expressing strong support for Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia to be extended invitations for memb...04/02/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E485)
H.CON.RES.310Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2342To direct the President to establish a National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System, ...04/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.1005Supporting the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1847-1848)
H.RES.1025Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1843) to extend the termination date for the exempt...04/01/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Boustany. Petition No: 110-6. (Discharge petition text...
H.R.4088To provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing la...03/11/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-5. (Discharge petition text w...
H.R.5534To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5229To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitleme...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5465To require the Department of Defense to implement a pain care initiative, and for other purposes....02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.301Encouraging the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the Departm...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3223To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a grant program to ensure coastal a...02/28/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5452To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize grants to coastal States to support...02/28/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.5233To extend for two years the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for H-2...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.987Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.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.CON.RES.273Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
02/08/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S821)
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.4464To ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.5173To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5134To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farm...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.866Honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication...01/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H368-370)
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.R.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.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.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.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.CON.RES.147Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.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.4160To withhold certain highway funds if a State does not comply with certain requirements in issuing...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.4188To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to permit a prevailing party in an actio...11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2418-2419)
H.RES.811Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to t...11/14/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13876)
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.CON.RES.229Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should seek a review of compliance by...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.RES.760Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.814Encouraging the elimination of fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity in the world's c...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.767To protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats at national w...11/08/2007Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:...
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.RES.800Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the issuance of State driver's lic...11/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.2262To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent wi...11/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.RES.770Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage publi...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 770.
H.R.3824To provide assistance to Iraqi nationals who supported the United States, and for other purposes....11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3972To amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to exempt from the m...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.RES.783Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs Nati...10/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.CON.RES.243Supporting the efforts of the Iraq Neighbors Process Ministerial meeting and encouraging the ongo...10/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.2405To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for ceremonies on or near Independence D...10/24/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1205To reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
10/23/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.193Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety.
10/17/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.507To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1727To enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quality of l...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.725Recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 725.
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.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.3797To require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan for the Middle East, and...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3177To allow a State to opt out of K-12 education grant programs and the requirements of those progra...10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11302-11303)
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.R.2584To amend the Public Health Service Act to alleviate critical shortages of physicians in the field...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1149-1155)
H.R.3218To designate a portion of Interstate Route 395 located in Baltimore, Maryland, as "Cal Ripken Way...09/28/2007Signed by President.
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.1389To establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for other purp...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.584Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/25/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10774)
H.J.RES.53To amend the War Powers Resolution to ensure the collective judgment of both the Congress and the...09/25/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a pe...
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10738)
H.RES.634Encouraging participation in hunting and fishing, and supporting the goals and ideals of National...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 634.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3623To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for contributions of real prop...09/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.939To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.R.3269To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insuranc...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.R.2265To provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, to assist Iraqi refugees, and for other p...09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10438)
H.RES.443Recognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the pe...09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 443.
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.2850To provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program, and for ...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.575Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their continued c...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 575.
H.R.3159To mandate minimum periods of rest and recuperation for units and members of the regular and rese...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3207To provide mechanisms for developing and implementing a national energy security strategy for the...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.RES.499Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should rigorously en...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3463To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a partnership between th...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.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.R.3430To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and vio...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9662)
H.R.2400To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a...07/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
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.3140To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued beneficiary access t...07/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3119To prohibit the use of funds for military operations in Iran.
07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1577-1578)
H.R.3077To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood and se...07/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1716To authorize higher education curriculum development and graduate training in advanced energy and...07/17/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
H.R.2144To extend and enhance farm, nutrition, and community development programs of the Department of Ag...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3029To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate t...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.CON.RES.94Encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity in comme...07/17/2007Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution.
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.2852To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.2574To implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.
07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7712)
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.2060To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webca...07/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7479-7480)
H.R.1740To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to permit the simplified summer food pr...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2860To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare benefi...07/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1539To allow a State to submit a declaration of intent to the Secretary of Education to combine certa...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1551To reauthorize Department of Agriculture conservation and energy programs and certain other progr...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Hea