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Biography
MURTHA, John Patrick, Jr., a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, W.Va., June 17, 1932; graduated from Ramsey High School, Mount Pleasant, Pa., 1950; attended Kiskiminetas Spring School, 1951; B.A., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1962; attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pa., 1963; United States Marine Corps, 1952-1955, and 1966-1967; United States Marine Corps Reserves, 1955-1966, and 1967-1990; member of the Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1969-1974; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-third Congress by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative John P. Saylor, reelected to the sixteen succeeding Congresses (February 5, 1974-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5497To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for tax preferred savings accounts for indi...02/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3222Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008...11/13/2007Signed by President.
H.J.RES.18To redeploy U.S. forces from Iraq.
03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1027To amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the spouse and siblings of a recipient of the...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.J.RES.12Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohi...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.13Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.1594To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, as ...10/10/2008Presented to President.
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.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.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-355.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...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.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...10/02/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-906.
H.R.2994To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1392Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.1000To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes...09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...09/19/2008Committee on Armed Services discharged.
H.RES.1335Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State veterans homes.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8351-8352)
H.CON.RES.390Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
09/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6884To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bo...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1767)
H.R.6730To establish the Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
08/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.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.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6691To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.6701To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent ci...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.6722To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the application of tax exempt bond financing ...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
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.1352Honoring Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President, for his invaluable contributions to this Nation ...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6461To assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices.
07/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.6258To accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carb...07/10/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6462To require the Bureau of Prisons to provide stab-resistant personal body armor to all correctiona...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.1889To require prisons and other correctional facilities holding Federal prisoners under a contract w...06/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings 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.6209To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials ...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
H.CON.RES.138Supporting National Men's Health Week.
06/04/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6129To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 7 months the Medicare phy...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
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.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.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.1183Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1119A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the congressional charter of the Military...04/30/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.892Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day"...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3192To provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.5897To establish a health registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to fo...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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.5516To increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and oth...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5036To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2289-2297; text of measure as repor...
H.R.5674To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the Bureau of Prisons to provide secure storage...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.321Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
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.RES.959Supporting the Adopt-a-Platoon program, which encourages support to deployed soldiers through let...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1006Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Miner's Day to celebrate and honor the contribution...02/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E271)
H.R.3911To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Church Street in Jess...02/27/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.5192To improve the palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditi...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.909Commemorating the courage of the Haitian soldiers that fought for American independence in the "S...02/12/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 909.
H.RES.943Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their l...02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)
H.CON.RES.288Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Repu...02/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.CON.RES.285Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued honoring the Nation's ...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.938Commending the West Virginia University Mountaineer football team for exemplifying the pride, det...01/28/2008Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.2768To establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for other pur...01/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.CON.RES.246Honoring the United States Marine Corps for serving and defending the United States on the annive...01/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.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.797An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision benefits matters, matters rel...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-157.
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.CON.RES.274Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Repu...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.RES.887Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.708Honoring the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizing the significant and po...12/11/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15231-15233)
H.CON.RES.268Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promote p...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.826Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act...12/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826.
H.R.3297To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 950 West Trenton Avenue ...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4156Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year en...11/16/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
H.R.719A bill to authorize additional appropriations for supervision of Internet access by sex offenders...11/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.R.3932To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescri...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.J.RES.54Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the ru...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R.513A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance the protection of credit ratings o...11/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.RES.804Expressing 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.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.2765To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 44 North Main Street in ...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3948To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a temporary surtax to offset the current ...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3769To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the establishment of a searchable database cont...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.193Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety.
10/17/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.237Supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.
10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3797To require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan for the Middle East, and...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.R.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.630Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League Baseball Team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winn...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630.
H.RES.689Calling upon George W. Bush, President of the United States, to urge full cooperation by his form...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.604Expressing the nation's sincerest appreciation and thanks for the service of the members of the 3...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.3357To reauthorize the National Writing Project.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3544To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
09/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3533To extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-State fi...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3440To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide standards a...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.1434To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 896 Pittsburgh Street in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
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.3430To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and vio...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9662)
H.RES.471Congratulating the National Hockey League Champions, the Anaheim Ducks, on their victory in the 2...07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
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.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.2769To establish improved mandatory standards to protect and enhance the health of miners.
07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.3140To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued beneficiary access t...07/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2373To provide for adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public scho...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3071To require the immediate redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq.
07/17/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs,...
H.R.1083To amend the Act establishing the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area in order to include Butl...07/12/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3004To reform the essential air service program, and for other purposes.
07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.R.2032To require the establishment of a Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers to compute cost-of-l...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2267To expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members of the Army ...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1363To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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.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.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.R.2802To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress ...06/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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.156To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of dependency and indemnity com...06/19/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2762To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I di...06/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2606To amend section 340B of the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the drug discount pro...06/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1322To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide emergency prot...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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.R.2468To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for activities to increase the awareness and kn...05/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.698To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company regulatio...05/22/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.811To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot und...05/16/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-154.
H.R.1773To limit the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to grant authority to motor carriers do...05/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.2122To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limiting the...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.385Recognizing National AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2007Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2210To amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent and cure diabetes and to promote and improve th...05/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1890To ensure that the incarceration of inmates is not provided by private contractors or vendors and...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.2091To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home loan ban...05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.135Recognizing Pennsylvania hunters for their continued commitment to safety and for setting a new S...05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.1881To improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families.
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.1823To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize payments for ambulatory surgical cen...04/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.1354To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for members of th...04/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.76Urging the establishment and observation of a legal public holiday in honor of Cesar E. Chavez. ...03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3188)
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.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.1117To repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005, to reinstitute section 7212 of the Intelligence Re...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.1552To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize physical therapists to evaluate and ...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.728To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish certain protections for preference eligibles s...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1280To amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are ...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.1474To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the sponsor of a prescription drug pla...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.1063To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvent...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.J.RES.39Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.521To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2633 11th Street in Rock...03/15/2007Signed by President.
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.R.1193To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the benefits under the Medicare Progra...03/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1459To improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold used to d...03/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1287To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on im...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E485-486)
H.CON.RES.81Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding bone marrow diseases.
03/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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.358To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and make permanent the Department of Veterans Af...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.503To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, rec...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.1264To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contributions to fu...03/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and ...02/28/2007For Previous Action See H.R.4.
H.R.1113To expand the research, prevention, and awareness activities of the National Institute of Diabete...02/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1134To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in...02/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.891To ensure that domestic dog and cat fur is prohibited from being imported, exported, manufactured...02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.1099To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to protect disaster ...02/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.1142To amend title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that disability of a Federal employ...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.748To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation ...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.898To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers to claim a work opportunity credit ...02/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.69Recognizing and honoring Benny Parsons and expressing the condolences of the House of Representat...02/07/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.809To repeal section 216 of the Federal Power Act (as added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005) provid...02/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.