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KIRK, Mark Steven, a Representative from Illinois; born in Champaign, Champaign County, Ill., September 15, 1959; B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., 1981; M.S., London School of Economics, London, England, 1982; J.D., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 1992; United States Naval Reserves, 1989 to present; lawyer, private practice; staff member for United States Representative John Porter of Illinois, 1984-1990; special assistant, United States Department of State, 1992-1993; staff member for United States House of Representatives International Relations Committee, 1995; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Seventh and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2001-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.7123To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the capital loss carryov...09/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2096)
H.R.7119To impose certain limits on the exercise by the Secretary of the Treasury of certain actions unde...09/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2083)
H.RES.875Honoring and supporting the Hadley School for the Blind.
09/27/2008Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10195; text of measure as introduced: CR H10...
H.CON.RES.423Calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, and condemning the o...09/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1871)
H.RES.1465Recognizing the work of the law enforcement officers in Lake County, Illinois, their cooperative ...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6865To award a congressional gold medal to Joseph Barnett Kirsner, M.D., Ph.D., in recognition of his...09/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1749-1750)
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
H.R.6664To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to impose limitations on the transfer of fir...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6257To reinstate the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6385To provide a large-scale national effort to improve the state of our national security, economy a...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6278To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate tra...06/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.6031To direct the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a study of the f...05/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.6065To promote green schools.
05/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E933)
H.R.6030To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a refundable credit against income ...05/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E901-902)
H.R.3901To require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Deputy Chief of the State and Private...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.RES.1110Condemning Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of 26 United Sta...04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5649To establish the Home Owners' Loan Corporation to provide emergency home mortgage relief.
03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.5405To protect seniors from identity theft and strengthen our national security by providing for the ...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.4177To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security ...01/31/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
H.R.5152To authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E95)
H.CON.RES.235Regarding ending World Bank disbursements to Iran until the International Atomic Energy Agency ce...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.4132To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion of gain from the sale or exc...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.RES.685Calling on the Governor of the State of Illinois to defend the right of employers to employee ver...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.CON.RES.203Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.
10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3291To protect students and teachers.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3292To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify Federal requirements under...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2906To establish a pilot program under which the Secretary of Education makes grants to establish and...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3272To provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1699-1700)
H.R.3276To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny refinery expensing to owners of refineries tha...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1707)
H.R.14To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny retirement benefits accrued by an individual as a M...07/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9191-9192)
H.R.3100To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1585)
H.R.2880To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect ...07/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2907To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a deadline for restricting sewage d...06/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.1120To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require recipients of universal service support for sc...06/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6408-6409)
H.R.509To apply the Federal Minimum Wage to American Samoa.
05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.701To amend the impact aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2382To promote a return to democracy in Thailand.
05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1092)
H.R.2288To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a civil penalty for failure of certain employ...05/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.R.12To permit certain school districts in Illinois to be reconstituted for purposes of determining as...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1780To improve the implementation of section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
03/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E701)
H.RES.267Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of British marines and sailors held captive b...03/27/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.64Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Bangladesh should imm...03/13/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 64.
H.R.1245To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for kidney disease education ...03/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.801To amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to require applica...02/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


Bills Co-Sponsored
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Bill name Last Action
H.R.6681To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Vine Street in New L...10/10/2008Presented to 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.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.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...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.6460To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment conta...10/08/2008Signed by 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.1746To require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of acti...10/03/2008House Committee on Foreign Affairs Granted an extension for further consideration ending not late...
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.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.5443To improve defense cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.371Strongly supporting an immediate and just restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.245Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1375Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1392Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
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.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
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.3202To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of th...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-877, Part I.
H.R.7039To approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, ...09/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a pe...
H.RES.1451Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.
09/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9306)
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.RES.1435Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the 1938 occurrence of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Gla...09/23/2008Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6577To express the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resource...09/22/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-863.
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.6949To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies.
09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.R.6932To amend the Fair Housing Act to prevent discrimination relating to the display of religious symb...09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
09/15/2008Signed by President.
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.CON.RES.411Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expr...09/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1069Condemning the broadcasting of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States in ...09/09/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.1414Congratulating the United States Olympians of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
09/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6061To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 East Main Street in ...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2964To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife speci...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 928.
H.R.6827To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for rollover of gain from divesting certain...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6676To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require background checks for employees a...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.RES.93Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act o...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-287.
H.RES.1391Prohibiting the House of Representatives from adjourning until it has approved a bill to establis...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6643To amend title 49, United States Code, to require determination of the maximum feasible fuel econ...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6123To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to cyberbullying.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6597To require the collection of data on animal cruelty crimes.
07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1551)
H.RES.1380Commending Federal and local law enforcement for their efforts to crack down on illegal immigrati...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Lab...
H.R.6567To expand the research, prevention, and awareness activities of the Centers for Disease Control a...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1202Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2493To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels, and for ot...07/15/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-13. (Discharge petition text ...
H.CON.RES.369Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 35th ann...07/15/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6387To provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones...07/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
07/09/2008Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.RES.970Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.RES.1308Condemning the broadcasting of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States in ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.32Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrori...06/25/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.1303Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expressio...06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1325)
H.RES.1223Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Arm...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.350Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Co...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1333To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air...06/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6315To authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States contributio...06/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1127Resolution condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expre...06/18/2008Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.658To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements to protect natura...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1100To revise the boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in the State of North Car...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...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.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.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.1249Urging the Government of the Republic of Iraq to recognize the right of the State of Israel to ex...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1163)
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5857To establish licensing and registration requirements for residential mortgage originators, improv...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6145To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to include within the certification required for certain ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.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.R.6089To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric ...05/21/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6105To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require that concurrent ...05/21/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees o...
H.RES.1195Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave...05/20/2008Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.1201Expressing the grave concern of the House of Representatives for Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran's con...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.J.RES.84Expressing the commitment of Congress to continue to make it a priority to fight anti-Semitism an...05/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6026Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and f...05/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5996To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for element...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.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.5927To combat international violence against women and girls.
04/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1096Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic As...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2894-2896)
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.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.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.5905To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals a deduction for commuting expen...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.RES.1112Recognizing 2008 as the International Year of the Reef.
04/22/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2537To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purp...04/17/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5816To prohibit assistance for the Carter Center located in Atlanta, Georgia.
04/16/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations,...
H.R.5827To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety.
04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5595To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide den...04/15/2008Subcommittee 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.5771To prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual then servin...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.2063To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Educa...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.154Expressing the sense of Congress that the fatal radiation poisoning of Russian dissident and writ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.185Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the creation of refugee population...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1836-1839)
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.1021Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1848-1851)
H.R.5475To amend title 18, United States Code, to make a technical correction to ensure sex offenders who...03/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5641To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit hardship loans from certain individual retir...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1056Expressing support for designation of April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day".
03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.5534To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.854Expressing gratitude to all of the member states of the International Commission of the Internati...03/11/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1459-1462)
H.RES.951Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti...03/05/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
H.RES.1007Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of...03/05/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.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.3541To amend the Do-not-call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephone numbe...02/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-187.
H.CON.RES.281Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Indepe...02/13/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.947Congratulating Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishi...02/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H783)
H.RES.939Condemning the glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetori...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4100To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish an instructional level a...01/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4995To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce corporate marginal income tax rates, and for...01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4202To require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to mee...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
H.RES.843Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to t...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15504-15507)
H.R.2601To extend the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to collect fees to administer and enforce...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.848Recognizing and honoring Prevent Blindness America for its 100 years of dedication to preventing ...12/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2489To amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in ap...12/04/2007Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-468.
H.R.3326To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid cov...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486)
H.R.4176To enhance national security by restricting access of illegal aliens to driver's licenses and Sta...11/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.4218To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes self-management tra...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.3958To amend title 31, United States Code, to require certain additional calculations to be included ...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.4119To change from March 31st to December 15th the date of submission to Congress of the audited fina...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.CON.RES.211Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.256Honoring Theodor Criveanu for being named by Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remem...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2394-2395)
H.CON.RES.257Expressing concern regarding arms transfers to Iran and Syria by the Russian Federation and entit...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4138To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose minimum nurse staffing ratios in Medica...11/09/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.672Supporting the goals and ideals of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purpos...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.247Expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in he...11/06/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comm...
H.RES.435Expressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahm...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 435.
H.R.4054To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.R.3955To provide for educational partnerships between science museums and National Laboratories.
10/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.