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Biography
LEWIS, Charles Jeremy (Jerry), a Representative from California; born in Seattle, King County, Wash., October 21, 1934; graduated from San Bernardino High School, San Bernardino, Calif., 1952; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, Calif., 1956; Coro Foundation, 1956-1957; insurance businessman; member, San Bernardino School Board, San Bernardino, Calif., 1964-1968; staff, United States Representative Jerry Pettis of California, 1966; member of the California state assembly, 1969-1978; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-sixth and to the twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-present); chair, House Republican Conference (One Hundred First and One Hundred Second Congresses); chair, Committee on Appropriations (One Hundred Ninth Congress).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.RES.493Congratulating the women's water polo team of the University of California, Los Angeles, for winn...03/11/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.4162To provide for an exchange of lands with San Bernardino County, California, to enhance management...11/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.771To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4841To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the So...07/24/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
07/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1296Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's...07/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7134)
H.R.6579To require transfer of the 1002 Area of Alaska to the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
07/23/2008Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affai...
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.R.6085To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.6558To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 Lundy Avenue in San...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.6529To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by termina...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.RES.1262Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Commerce should use al...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4185To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11151 Valley Boulevard i...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1327Congratulating the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Baseball Champ...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.CON.RES.365Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.
06/27/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5477To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 South Del Mar Avenue...06/19/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.6286To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1025 Nevin Avenue in Ric...06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1725To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. With w...
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6107To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leas...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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.R.5944To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for members of t...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.RES.961Commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens...05/20/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1144Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...05/20/2008The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.789Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing se...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3857)
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.1179Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China and all ...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
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.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.4096To facilitate the ability of private property owners and local communities that manage public lan...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2614To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec...04/08/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
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.5596To extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation.
03/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.RES.698Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Congressional Cemetery.
03/04/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1200-1201)
H.RES.968Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
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.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.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.4900To reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, modernize firearms laws and r...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3569To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16731 Santa Ana Avenue i...12/26/2007Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.261Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet," launch...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.3753To increase the pay of Federal judges, and for other purposes.
12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.695Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Fire Fig...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 695.
H.R.1759To establish guidelines and incentives for States to establish arsonist registries and to require...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.240Commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.2784To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by termina...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
H.R.4104Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related ...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
H.R.4105To impose a moratorium on the use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Prog...11/07/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.550Congratulating the people of Ethiopia on the second millennium of Ethiopia, and for other purpose...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 550.
H.RES.786Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for mil...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.RES.778Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the Southern California wildfires.
10/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 778.
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.R.3987To provide emergency tax relief for persons affected by California wildfires in October of 2007. ...10/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.RES.680Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memo...10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 680.
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.584Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/25/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10774)
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.CON.RES.213Celebrating the outstanding contributions of California's wine industry to the State, the Nation ...09/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.544Expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people o...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 544.
H.R.3245To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center ...08/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
H.R.1384To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 118 Minner Street in Bak...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.622Providing for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007.
08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.RES.490Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.RES.511Congratulating the men's volleyball team of the University of California, Irvine, for winning the...07/30/2007Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3026To authorize the Military Spouse Legacy Association, Inc., to establish a commemorative work on F...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8623)
H.R.3035To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jerry Lewis in recognition of his outstanding service to t...07/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2927To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.322To derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not harm human embryos.
06/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7063-7065)
H.RES.361Recognizing and honoring Jack Valenti and expressing the condolences of the House of Representati...06/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 361.
H.RES.416Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the public service of Tony Blair, ...06/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 416.
H.R.346To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
06/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6810)
H.R.2734To make the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and certain other tax benef...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 6/12/2007 H6245)
H.R.625To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4230 Maine Avenue in Bal...06/01/2007Signed by President.
H.R.988To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5757 Tilton Avenue in Ri...05/25/2007Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.160Regarding the endorsement of U.S. citizens' claims for payment by Chinese Government of defaulted...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.19To require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification.
05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.CON.RES.117Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown.
05/09/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.356Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedon...05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.88Honoring the life of Ernest Gallo.
04/19/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.1609To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi.
04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1000To award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unpreceden...04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1399To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.511To pledge the faithful support of Congress to members of the United States Armed Forces serving i...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2676-2677)
H.R.1062To require the President to report to Congress on the extent to which the Government of Iraq is f...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1537To modernize credit union net worth standards, advance credit union efforts to promote economic g...03/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1276To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the So...03/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
H.RES.180Honoring the life and achievements of Leo T. McCarthy and expressing profound sorrow on his death...03/06/2007Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.628To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that an individual may file an orphan peti...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.724To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under t...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.743To make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electron...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.1125To modify the age-60 retirement standard for certain pilots, and for other purposes.
02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.R.652To make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.706To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2777 Logan Avenue in S...01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E198-199)
H.R.551To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the eligibility of veterans for mortga...01/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E146-147)
H.R.510To terminate the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
01/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E130)
H.R.3To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research.
01/12/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
H.R.82To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall...01/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.RES.15Mourning the passing of President Gerald Rudolph Ford and celebrating his leadership and service ...01/11/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H392-393)
H.R.25To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxe...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.111To amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the Revised Statutes of the United States to pr...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.