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Biography
COBLE, Howard, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C., March 18, 1931; attended Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C., 1949-1950; A.B., Guilford College, Greensboro, N.C., 1958; J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, 1962; United States Coast Guard, 1952-1956, 1977-1978; United States Coast Guard reserve, 1960-1982; admitted to the North Carolina state bar, 1966; member of the North Carolina state house of representatives, 1969, and 1979-1983; assistant attorney, United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, 1969-1973; secretary of the North Carolina Department of Revenue 1973-1977; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-ninth and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1985-present).
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5092To extend the temporary suspension of duty on acrylic or modoacrylic staple fibers, not carded, c...01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5093To extend the temporary suspension of duty on acrylic or modacrylic filament tow.
01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5094To extend the temporary suspension of duty on acrylic or modacrylic stable fibers, carded, combed...01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5095To extend the temporary suspension of duty on filament tow of rayon.
01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5096To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded,...01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5097To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain staple fibers of viscose rayon, carded, com...01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5098To extend the temporary suspension of duty on staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed,...01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.866Honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication...01/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H368-370)
H.R.4792To extend the suspension of duty on pyroxystrobin.
12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4793To extend the suspension of duty on cyprodinil.
12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4794To extend the suspension of duty on difenoconazole.
12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4795To extend the suspension of duty on mixtures of difenoconazole and mefenoxam.
12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4796To extend the suspension of duty on formulations of Thiamethoxam, Difenoconazole, Fludioxonil, an...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4797To extend the suspension of duty on mixtures of cyhalothrin and application adjuvants.
12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4798To extend the suspension of duty on mucochloric acid.
12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4799To extend the suspension of duty on mixtures of mefenoxam, fludioxonil, and cymoxanil with applic...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4800To extend the duty suspension on S-Y(5-Methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3(2H)-yl)methyl?- O,O-dimet...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4801To extend the duty suspension on 4-(Cyclopropyl- -hydroxymethylene)-3,5-dioxocylohexanecarboxylic...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4802To suspend temporarily the duty on Flumetralin Technical - 2-chloro-N-Y2,6-dinitro-4-(tri-fluorom...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4803To suspend temporarily the duty on DCDNBTF Benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoroethyl)-....12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4804To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Chloro-3.5 Dinitrobenzotrifluoride: Benzene, 2-chloro-1,3-di...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4805To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Chloro-6-Fluorobenzyl Chloride: Benzene, 2, 4-dichloro-1,3-d...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4413To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4414To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4415To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4416To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4417To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4418To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4419To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4420To suspend temporarily the duty on 2,4-Diamino-3-Y4-(2-sulfoxyethylsulfonyl)-phenylazo?-5-Y4-(2 s...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4421To extend the suspension of duty on 1-(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 3,3-bis(2-methyl-1-octyl-1H-indol-3-...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4422To extend the suspension of duty on 2-methyl-4,6-bisY(octylthio)methyl?phenol.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4423To extend the suspension of duty on 2-Methyl-1-Y4-(methylthio)phenyl?-2-(4-morpholinyl)-1- propan...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4424To extend the suspension of duty on 2,2 -(2,5-Thiophenediyl)bis(5-(1,1-dimethylethyl) benzoxazole...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4425To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4426To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4427To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4428To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4429To extend the suspension of duty on Reactive Black 5.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4430To extend the suspension of duty on a certain chemical.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4431To extend the suspension of duty on a certain chemical.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4432To extend the suspension of duty on a certain chemical.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4433To suspend temporarily the duty on acrylic or modacrylic synthetic filament tow.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4434To suspend temporarily the duty on acrylic or modacrylic synthetic filament tow.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4435To suspend temporarily the duty on acrylic or modacrylic synthetic filament tow.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4436To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4437To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4438To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, o...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4439To suspend temporarily the duty on acrylic or modacrylic synthetic filament tow.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4440To suspend temporarily the duty on synthetic staple fibers not carded, combed, or otherwise proce...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
07/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1296Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's...07/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7134)
H.R.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.6531To amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protectio...07/23/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
07/23/2008Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
H.R.6579To require transfer of the 1002 Area of Alaska to the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
07/23/2008Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affai...
H.R.5949To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental to the ...07/22/2008Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-765.
H.RES.1358Honoring the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognizi...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...07/17/2008Signed by President.
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.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.6073To provide that Federal employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer shall be given...07/16/2008Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement Discharged.
H.RES.1306Recognizing the dedication and honorable service of members of the National Guard who are serving...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.RES.1325Honoring the life of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., distinguished former Senator from North Carolina...07/10/2008Committee on House Administration discharged.
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.R.6070To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the residency of spouses of military pe...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.J.RES.96Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death fo...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.6362To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the Secretar...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.32Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrori...06/25/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee 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.RES.1283Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit L...06/24/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1302Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.
06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.376Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics,...06/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1287Commending the Honor Flight Network, its volunteers, and donors, for enabling World War II vetera...06/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6295To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit operation by any means or embarking in any sub...06/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6233To reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use in the Cape Hatteras ...06/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.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.6219To authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce and to prohibit Federal economic devel...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.RES.1251Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock a...06/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.5814To create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United States la...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.5971To require that ballots used in Federal elections be generally printed only in English and to ame...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6107To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leas...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6108To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the o...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.RES.1114Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6146To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamat...05/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1088)
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.6048To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arran...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.R.6090To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to ...05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.1147Congratulating the Northern Kentucky University Norse women's basketball team, champions of the 2...05/19/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.1187Promoting global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the United States, Tu...05/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4279To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes.
05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6023To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain forms of interference with military re...05/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E883-884)
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.3468To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1704 Weeksville Road in ...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3803To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3100 Cashwell Drive in G...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4211To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 725 Roanoke Avenue in Ro...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5868To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the retention of members of the Armed Force...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5889To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan wor...05/07/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1113Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mothe...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3130-3131)
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.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
H.R.5854To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Associ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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.CON.RES.333Expressing continued support for employee stock ownership plans.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.323Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. ...04/23/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
H.R.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
H.R.5874To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a permanent Multiple S...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1123Calling on the President of the United States not to commit the United States to any status of fo...04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1115Expressing support for designation of April 16, 2008, as "National Golf Day".
04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.5603To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
H.R.5759To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Governme...04/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2212)
H.R.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1312To expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1005Supporting the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1847-1848)
H.CON.RES.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.RES.1044Condemning the dismissal of the Supreme Court in Pakistan and calling for their reinstatement by ...03/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.RES.537Expressing support for the designation and goals of "National 9-1-1 Education Month", and for oth...03/10/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 537.
H.RES.951Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti...03/05/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
H.R.5513To reduce youth usage of tobacco products, to enhance State efforts to eliminate retail sales of ...02/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.929Commending the Appalachian State University Mountaineers for winning the 2007 National Collegiate...02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4210To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Washington Avenue in...02/27/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.4201To require State and local law enforcement agencies to determine the immigration status of all in...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5233To extend for two years the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for H-2...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5124To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to provide for t...02/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.CON.RES.273Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
02/08/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S821)
H.RES.931Expressing support for designation of February 17, 2008, as "Race Day in America" and highlightin...02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H570-571)
H.R.4464To ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.4065To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, t...01/31/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.R.4987To require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific ...01/31/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.CON.RES.284Encouraging the President to proclaim 2008 as "The National Year of the Bible".
01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3992To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide grants for ...01/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.939Condemning the glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetori...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.4842To provide for only prospective effect of certain amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.4915To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand access to hospital care for veterans in urban ar...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.J.RES.15Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy.
12/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.RES.542Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the Natio...12/18/2007Considered as unfinished business.
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.888Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent histor...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.843Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to t...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15504-15507)
H.RES.851Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th...12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
H.RES.881Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.1759To establish guidelines and incentives for States to establish arsonist registries and to require...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3382To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North William Street...11/30/2007Signed by President.
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.R.2546To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina, as t...11/15/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4176To enhance national security by restricting access of illegal aliens to driver's licenses and Sta...11/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.748Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3584) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act...11/15/2007Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Aderholt. Petition No: 110-4. (Discharge petition text...
H.CON.RES.263To establish the Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform, and for other purposes.
11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.