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JEFFERSON, William Jennings, a Representative from Louisiana; born in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La., March 14, 1947; G.W. Griffin High School, Lake Providence, La.; B.A., Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, La., 1969; J.D., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1972; lawyer, private practice; law clerk for United States District Judge Alvin B. Rubin, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1972-1973; legislative assistant to United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston of Louisiana, 1973-1975; member of the Louisiana state senate, 1979-1990; candidate for mayor of New Orleans in 1982 and 1986; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Second and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1991-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6811To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for building homeless shelters i...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6674To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for building homeless shelters i...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5932To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2801 Manhattan Boulevard...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1090Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt...07/15/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5933To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5351 Laplaco Boulevard i...04/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2089To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 701 Loyola Avenue in New...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3946To provide for a temporary waiver under part B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 f...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3410To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude overtime pay from gross income.
08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.551Acknowledging the progress made and yet to be made to rebuild the Gulf Coast region after Hurrica...07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.R.2645To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to improve mental health and...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3169To direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to respond to election admi...07/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.1445To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income for amo...07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7767)
H.R.1410To provide emergency child care in the Gulf Coast Region, and for other purposes.
06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2810To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against income tax for biomethane ...06/21/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2811To improve consumer access to passenger vehicle loss data held by insurers.
06/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.2644To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of marriage and family th...06/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2646To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide funding for mental ...06/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2647To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental health and substance abuse services for ...06/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2018To provide additional authority to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration with re...04/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R.1987To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the small agri-biodiesel credit for biodiesel...04/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1804To provide for the certification of certain rehabilitation units of general acute care hospitals ...04/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1601To facilitate the provision of telehealth services, and for other purposes.
04/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1805To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the h...03/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.1599To ensure an adequate supply of public health professionals, and for other purposes.
03/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.1603To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a national health program administered by the ...03/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1468To ensure that, for each small business participating in the 8(a) business development program th...03/27/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepr...
H.R.1602To ensure environmental justice in the areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
03/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.1411To provide for the construction and rehabilitation of child care facilities in areas of the Gulf ...03/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1412To establish a temporary program under which emergency loans are made to small businesses that ar...03/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R.1243To address ongoing small business and homeowner needs in the Gulf Coast States impacted by Hurric...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.1052To provide an option to proceed with an action in any Federal court to recover actual damages for...02/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.680To permit the cancellation of certain loans under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer...01/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.564To amend the Small Business Act to ensure that when a small business participating in the 8(a) bu...01/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R.565To amend the Small Business Act to improve the availability of disaster loans to individuals and ...01/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-818, Part I.
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.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.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
H.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Discharged.
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Discharged.
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6701To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent ci...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.6751To provide additional funds for affordable housing for low-income seniors, disabled persons, and ...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1288Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709)
H.CON.RES.403Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology o...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States.
07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6503To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alz...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6654To increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6640To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief in the case of federally declared di...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.6612To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and make permanent the election to expense...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.655Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1286Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
07/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1523)
H.RES.1359Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and fo...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3202To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of th...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6520To increase global stability and security for the United States and the international community b...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings 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.6466To apply an alternative payment amount under the Medicare Program for certain graduate medical ed...07/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
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.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.RES.1320Expressing support for designation of July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".
07/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.370Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honorin...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2407To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and fo...06/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6416To codify existing sanctions against the Government of Sudan until the Government of Sudan meets ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...06/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.CON.RES.2Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and app...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.CON.RES.372Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions t...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.CON.RES.376Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics,...06/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.6276To repeal section 9(k) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.
06/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1270Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Z...06/18/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6255To provide for professional exchanges with Haiti, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...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.RES.1235Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, and recognizing the spi...06/11/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1254Supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federativ...06/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6187To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4244 University Way NE. ...06/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.138Supporting National Men's Health Week.
06/04/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.CON.RES.367Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.1200Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for th...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.3246To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic a...05/22/2008For Further Action See P.L. 110-234, Title 6, Subtitle A, Sections 6025 and 6026 and Title 14, Su...
H.R.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.RES.1232Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.CON.RES.360Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5632To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
05/20/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.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.6068To establish a grant program to assist States in inspecting hotel rooms for bed bugs.
05/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...05/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favora...
H.R.3397To amend the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to define environmental in...05/14/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6013To provide for disaster assistance for power transmission and distribution facilities, and for ot...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5960To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respec...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1155Honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship.
05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3101-3102)
H.RES.1011Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund...05/05/2008Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5946To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for election day registra...05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.1169Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an inte...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797)
H.RES.1154Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the worke...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2906-2907)
H.RES.1161Encouraging State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs.
04/30/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.CON.RES.338Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.5793To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.2809To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next ge...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
H.R.3192To provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.5791To amend title 10, United States Code, to clarify the effective date of active duty of members of...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2634To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.1141Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the worke...04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
H.RES.981Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awarenes...04/22/2008Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.320Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging...04/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5179To establish in the Department of Education an Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5839To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs.
04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5806To permit universal service support to schools under the Communications Act of 1934 to be used fo...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.5802To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.RES.1095Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
H.CON.RES.327Congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.3247To improve the provision of disaster assistance for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and for other pu...04/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment...
H.R.1198To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hea...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.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.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2464To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency ...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.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.RES.1081Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.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.CON.RES.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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.R.5612To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to waive the deadline on the construction of GO Zone p...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5626To reassert the constitutional role of Congress in making long-term security commitments, to defe...03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.5563To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
03/12/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1560-1561)
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.1144To waive the non-Federal share of the cost of certain disaster assistance provided in connection ...03/10/2008For Further Action See Title 3, Sections 3501 and 3502 of H.R.2206.
H.R.1424To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
H.R.1693To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the Distr...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2857To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
03/06/2008H.AMDT.967 Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Sutton. (consideration: CR H1389-1390; text: CR H1389...
H.CON.RES.286Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th...03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.20To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi...03/05/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3...
H.R.5535To amend the Peace Corps Act to provide continued funding for the Peace Corps, to increase the re...03/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1226)
H.RES.1019Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current economic slowdown in the Un...03/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.870Congratulating the 200th Anniversary of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.933Commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2007 Bowl Champion...02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.996Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.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.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.990Encouraging the accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alle...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.909Commemorating the courage of the Haitian soldiers that fought for American independence in the "S...02/12/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 909.
H.R.5130To provide for the payment of interest on claims paid by the United States in connection with the...02/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.283Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
02/08/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.5268To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.942Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H566-570)
H.RES.962Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.693Condemning the recent actions of the Ku Klux Klan.
02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5173To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5180Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By...01/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.4853To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot project on the use of educational ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.198Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the ne...01/23/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.280Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4001To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to expand the nurse student loan program, to...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.4060To assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program to ensure that all children ...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4611To prohibit racial profiling.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3495A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions Of Measure Incorporated into Title 6 of H.R. 2764.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.900Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel ...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.4826To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 88-40 164th Street in Ja...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.4545To target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
12/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.RES.661Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 661.
H.R.4312To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain benefits applicable to the Gulf Oppo...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.826Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act...12/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826.
H.RES.844Recognizing the service and dedication of Dr. Daisaku Ikeda and celebrating his 80th birthday.
12/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.253Recognizing the service, courage, and patriotism of Hispanic Americans who have served and contin...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.