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REGULA, Ralph Straus, a Representative from Ohio; born in Beach City, Stark County, Ohio, December 3, 1924; B.A., Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio, 1948; LL.B., William McKinley School of Law, Canton, Ohio, 1952; United States Navy, 1944-1946; lawyer, private practice; member of the Ohio state board of education, 1960-1964; member of the Ohio state house of representatives, 1965-1966; member of the Ohio state senate, 1967-1972; delegate, Republican National Convention, 1972; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-third and to the sixteen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1973-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6970To authorize a comprehensive program of nationwide access to Federal remote sensing data, to prom...09/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.1483To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization fo...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
H.RES.632Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Paul E. ...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 632.
H.RES.103Congratulating the Mount Union College Purple Raiders for winning the 2006 NCAA Division III Foot...02/27/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.198To provide for the retention of the name of Mount McKinley.
02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.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.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.CON.RES.386Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independen...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.195Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be establis...09/27/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
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.1478Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness a...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.RES.1470Recognizing and honoring the achievements and legacy of former Representative John F. Seiberling,...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.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.6566To bring down energy prices by increasing safe, domestic production, encouraging the development ...09/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6085To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6150To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14500 Lorain Avenue in C...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1403Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Bolton Act of 1943, creating the Cadet Nurse Corps.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6107To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leas...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Bachmann. Petition No: 110-15.
H.R.6108To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the o...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Porter. Petition No: 110-16.
H.R.6675To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard charitable mileage rate for d...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6632To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reform various programs and activi...07/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Financial S...
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.6379To expedite the exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands, and for other purp...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.4199To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton Aviatio...07/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.5935To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carryi...06/26/2008Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight Discharged.
H.R.6342To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 440 2nd Avenue in Gallip...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1280Honoring and recognizing the life, achievements, and contributions of John Henderson McConnell. ...06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.6236To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.6209To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials ...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
H.RES.127Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th ...06/09/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5669To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.J.RES.86Recognizing the efforts of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Ohio Department of Alcoho...05/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1055)
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.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.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.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.5400To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 160 East Washington Stre...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.1130Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Natio...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.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.5904To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.891Celebrating 35 years of space-based observations of the Earth by the Landsat spacecraft and looki...04/22/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1030Recognizing the achievements of former Texas Tech University, Indiana University, and West Point ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.5606To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check syst...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.994Expressing support for designation of a National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day.
04/14/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.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.1045To designate the Federal building located at 210 Walnut Street in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Neal ...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-158.
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.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.997To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English ...12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H14456-14462)
H.RES.827Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a m...11/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.RES.728Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United ...11/06/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 728.
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.3052To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 954 Wheeling Avenue in C...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3934To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain foo...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3631To authorize the establishment of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fun...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.CON.RES.238Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-scho...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.RES.669Recognizing and honoring the lifetime accomplishments of former Congressman Charles Vanik.
09/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.3269To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insuranc...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2862To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish an accurate and reliable...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.CON.RES.165Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
09/06/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.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.3138To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to update the definition of electronic...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2077To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20805 State Route 125 in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2078To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14536 State Route 136 in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3463To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a partnership between th...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.2750To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.CON.RES.143Concurrent resolution honoring National Historic Landmarks.
08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.3333To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic ...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.2923To direct the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for fa...07/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2577To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide additional flexibility to ...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2676To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and ...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3080To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the remediation of conta...07/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1051To direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through which ind...07/17/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
H.R.2204To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, the Higher Education Act of 1965, an...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2289To establish an adolescent literacy program.
07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2574To implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.
07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7712)
H.R.3012To amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide for the establishment of fair mortgage practices, ge...07/12/2007Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciar...
H.R.1971To provide for recruiting, selecting, training, and supporting a national teacher corps in unders...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.1655To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and ...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1687To provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet requirem...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1761To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish the Teacher Incentive Fu...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2714To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Or...06/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2472To amend titles V and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve essential oral health care for lo...05/24/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.2469To provide a biennial budget for the United States Government.
05/23/2007Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Oversigh...
H.R.769To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Governme...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2332To strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to ad...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2287To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for teachers and principals wh...05/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1858To provide for the retrocession of the District of Columbia to the State of Maryland, and for oth...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2116To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the e...05/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.252Recognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming th...05/01/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 252.
H.RES.292Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that schools should celebrate National Garde...04/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 292.
H.R.1843To extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitati...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1884To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of optometrists in the Na...04/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.1845To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equ...04/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1731To eliminate the annual operating deficit and maintenance backlog in the national parks, and for ...04/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.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.1673To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of passengers and crew members aboard ...03/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1350To establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.
03/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.1584To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance cr...03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1556To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty on the deduction for...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E555)
H.RES.89Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as Dutch-Am...03/12/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.154To amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disable...03/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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.552To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation an...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.635To amend the Clean Air Act to require that, after the year 2012, all gasoline sold to consumers i...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.643To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastructure g...01/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.40Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not engage in the construction of ...01/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.550To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the investment tax credit with respect to so...01/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.146To provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers.
01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.