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TOWNS, Edolphus, a Representative from New York; born in Chadbourn, Columbus County, N.C., July 21, 1934; graduated from West Side High School, Chadbourn, N.C., 1952; B.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, N.C., 1956; M.S.W., Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y., 1973; United States Army, 1956-1958; teacher, Fordham University, New York, N.Y.; deputy president, Borough of Brooklyn, N.Y., 1976-1982; elected as Democrat to the Ninety-eighth and to the eleven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1983-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.430To designate the United States bankruptcy courthouse located at 271 Cadman Plaza East in Brooklyn...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3179To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the use of Federal supply schedules for the a...06/26/2008Signed by President.
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.R.6044To authorize appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission for certain international technical ...05/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5937To facilitate the preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units.
05/08/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5942To ensure the continued and future availability of lifesaving trauma health care in the United St...05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.5852To prohibit the conducting of invasive research on great apes, and for other purposes.
04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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.R.5447To establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress o...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5471To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to prescribe rules requiring distinctive markin...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4251To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration project for ad...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4453To establish a grant to increase enforcement of laws to prohibit underage drinking through social...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.4352To provide $30,000,000 in funding to the Department of Education to provide assistance to public ...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and ...
H.R.4194To establish a grant to increase enforcement of laws to prohibit underage drinking through social...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and ...
H.R.4200To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for medical research related t...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.694To establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.3267To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
07/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.964To protect users of the Internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable inf...07/17/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
H.R.3011To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and ...07/12/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.1903To amend the Public Health Service Act and Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to req...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.255Congratulating the Florida A&M University "Marching 100" Band for all of its accomplishments, inc...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.279Congratulating East New York Transit Technical High School of Brooklyn, New York, on winning the ...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.280Congratulating Thomas Jefferson High School on winning the 2006-2007 PSAL New York City A-League ...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2870To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure payment under Medicaid and the S...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2770To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for dr...06/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.2694To protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicle...06/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2552To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to es...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.425To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize the use of clinical social worke...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.1870To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit delinquent Federal debtors from being eligible...05/09/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1846To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide improved access to physical medicine a...04/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.429To designate the United States courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, a...03/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.1178To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit a physician assistant, when delegated b...03/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.864To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for reimbursement of certified midwife...02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1107To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat expenses for certain meal replacement and die...02/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.820To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and famil...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.426To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States that provide Medicaid prescriptio...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.427To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to assure coverage for legal immigrant children and...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.428To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban toys which in size, shape, or overall ap...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.572To establish the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Commission.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.789To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Men's Health, and for other purp...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.693To amend title 40, United States Code, to require restroom gender parity in Federal buildings.
01/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.431To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the refu...01/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in J...07/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6357To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, ...07/23/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.645Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism ...07/23/2008Mr. Brady (PA) 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.1139Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men a...07/22/2008Mr. Abercrombie 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.R.5975To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in ...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...07/17/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-762.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...07/17/2008Conference held.
H.CON.RES.295Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States A...07/17/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.CON.RES.391Recognizing the disparities that are associated with predatory lending abuses in minority communi...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.160To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to establish a battlefield acquisition g...07/16/2008Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
H.R.1865To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through th...07/16/2008Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...07/16/2008Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
H.R.6198To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6432To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the animal drug user fee p...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6433To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a program of fees relating to gene...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1316Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LS...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
07/15/2008Received in the Senate.
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.RES.1088Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vi...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.RES.1323Commending the Arizona State University softball team for their victory in the 2008 Women's Colle...07/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6496-6498)
H.CON.RES.297Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.
07/15/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6258To accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carb...07/10/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1313Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and hon...07/10/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1332Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship program...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.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.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.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.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.2910To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4789To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other p...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6381To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6411To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending.
06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6427To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education ...
H.RES.1231Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to rec...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
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.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.CON.RES.380Recognizing the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations.
06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1333)
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1293Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Ch...06/23/2008Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5772To amend section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to improve the prog...06/20/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.6340To designate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.RES.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1288Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
06/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.RES.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
H.R.6212To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the ...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1275Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.
06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1279Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.
06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3008To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas. ...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6265To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, ...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.359To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.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.1520To establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission, the Hudson-Fulton 400th Com...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.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...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.R.6078To encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for h...06/11/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.6217To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.1258Impeaching George W. Bush, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
06/11/2008Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR 6/11/2008 H5266; text of...
H.RES.1266Congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlan...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
H.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3022To designate the John Krebs Wilderness in the State of California, to add certain land to the Seq...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.3682To designate certain Federal lands in Riverside County, California, as wilderness, to designate c...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.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.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...06/06/2008Received in the Senate.
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.R.5060To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants describe...06/05/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-697.
H.R.6199To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1239Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of mar...06/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.RES.1244Resolving to address the costly obesity epidemic by identifying opportunities to increase access ...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1159)
H.R.4791To amend title 44, United States Code, to strengthen requirements for ensuring the effectiveness ...06/04/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6029To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to eliminate an hours of service requirement fo...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6056To authorize the Archivist of the United States to make grants to States for the preservation and...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6104To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
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.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.5787To amend title 40, United States Code, to enhance authorities with regard to real property that h...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
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.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.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.339Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
H.RES.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.CON.RES.354Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/21/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.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.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.CON.RES.352Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purpos...05/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.353Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1204Recognizing the goals and ideals of Flag Day in the Republic of Haiti.
05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.RES.1133Congratulating Winona State University on winning the 2008 Division II men's basketball champions...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3823)
H.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.1188Encouraging recognition, and supporting the goals and ideals, of National Aphasia Awareness Month...05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1192Supporting the goals and ideals of World Hepatitis Awar