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VISCLOSKY, Peter, a Representative from Indiana; born in Gary, Lake County, Ind., August 13, 1949; graduated from Adrean High School; B.S., Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Ind., 1970; J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Ind., 1973; LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., 1982; lawyer, private practice; staff, United States House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, 1977-1980, and Committee on the Budget, 1980-1982; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-ninth and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1985-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1423To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a partnership with the Porter County Con...07/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.573To amend the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the establishment of the Indiana Dunes National ...06/05/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5754To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and title 11, United State Code, to ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.5069To require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distribut...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.2641Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year e...07/18/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.2354To promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by reducing th...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.2759To prohibit business enterprises that lay-off a greater percentage of their United States workers...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.2417To amend title 38, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide for an opport...06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1391To accelerate efforts to develop vaccines for diseases primarily affecting developing countries, ...04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1636To establish a United States-Poland parliamentary youth exchange program, and for other purposes....03/21/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.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.5546To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' acc...10/03/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-913.
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.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...10/01/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
H.R.6707To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transact...09/27/2008Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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.RES.1445Commending the General Motors Corporation on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
09/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.1338To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...08/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1248Resolution recognizing the service of the USS Farenholt and her crew who served the United States...07/30/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1266Congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlan...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7338-7340)
H.RES.1377Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal,...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6180To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements b...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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.R.6251To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...06/26/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4008To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful...06/03/2008Signed by President.
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.RES.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/15/2008S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
H.R.5960To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respec...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.CON.RES.341Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers,...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
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.5739To assure that the services of a nonemergency department physician are available to hospital pati...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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.R.4833To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the quadricentennial o...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.4088To provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing la...03/11/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-5. (Discharge petition text w...
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.289Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occas...03/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.5176To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to mental health services.
01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5134To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farm...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3308To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 East Main Street in ...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.819Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.815Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that staff-led tours of the United States Ca...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.3249To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial benefits for veterans, and for other pu...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3882To amend title 38, United States Code, to change the length of the obligated period of service on...11/07/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.803Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2787To amend the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 to requi...11/01/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3106To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 805 Main Street in Ferdi...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.25Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than Ja...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.3834To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the level of earnings under which no ind...10/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.731Honoring Kelly Pavlik, the undisputed middleweight boxing champion, his trainer Jack Loew, Team P...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.687Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil ...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 687.
H.R.3726To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for real property taxes on the ...10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.1644To amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the definition of "supervisor" for purposes ...09/19/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3562To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for real property taxes on the ...09/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.326Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 326.
H.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.1700To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT g...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.587Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast ...08/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2470To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2852To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.2942To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment,...07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2990To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the ...07/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2049To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to incr...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.800To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to...06/26/2007Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Numb...
H.R.1252To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels, and for other purposes.
06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1367To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.71Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressi...05/15/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.1992To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made with sweat...05/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2092To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for developing countries to pro...05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1984To amend title 23, United States Code, to clarify that the Buy America provision applies to an en...04/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.1801To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contributions to...04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.782To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any fo...04/12/2007Referred 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.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.1809To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction for Medi...03/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1754To establish the House Ethics Commission, and for other purposes.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3341-3342)
H.RES.282Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should...03/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.44Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occas...03/26/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.1621To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older ...03/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1371To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to provide producers on a farm with g...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
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.1610To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.J.RES.18To redeploy U.S. forces from Iraq.
03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1229To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to counterva...03/15/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.RES.136Commending the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the occasion of their 95th annivers...03/12/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 136.
H.R.1439To provide for free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and parcels sent to members of...03/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.718To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the...02/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.895To take certain steps toward recognition by the United States of Jerusalem as the capital of Isra...02/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.130Congratulating the National Football League champion Indianapolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XL...02/07/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.594To regulate over-the-counter trading of energy derivatives.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.RES.90Congratulating Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts on becom...01/30/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.476To amend title 5, United States Code, to make noncreditable for Federal retirement purposes any M...01/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.688To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide standards a...01/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.J.RES.14Concerning the use of military force by the United States against Iran.
01/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.