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FRELINGHUYSEN, Rodney P., (son of Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen, Jr., great-great grandson of Frederick Frelinghuysen, and great-great-great nephew of Theodore Frelinghuysen), a Representative from New Jersey; born in New York, N.Y., April 29, 1946; B.A., Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y., 1969; graduate studies, Trinity College, Hartford, Conn.; United States Army, 1969-1971; state and federal aid coordinator and administrative assistant to board of chosen freeholders, Morris County, N.J., 1972; board of chosen freeholders, Morris County, N.J., 1974-1983, director, 1980; member, New Jersey commission on capital budgeting and planning; member of the New Jersey state general assembly, 1983-1994; Morris County, N.J., Republican Committee; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.130To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to first responders, and for other...06/26/2008Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response Discharged.
H.R.5768To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission authority...04/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E580)
H.R.5234To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to limit the misuse of Social ...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3573To authorize the addition of 100 acres to Morristown National Historical Park.
09/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.2242To prohibit a State from imposing a discriminatory commuter tax on nonresidents, and for other pu...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.2748To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the alternative motor vehicle personal credit...06/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.128To amend the Federal Education Right to Privacy Act to improve the access of the victims of crime...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.129To direct the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to designate New Jersey Task Fo...01/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.CON.RES.255Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religi...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.351Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.R.1650To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from...09/18/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-860, Part I.
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.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.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5506To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 369 Martin Luther King J...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.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.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.189A bill to establish the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
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.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.5857To establish licensing and registration requirements for residential mortgage originators, improv...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5944To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for members of t...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6145To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to include within the certification required for certain ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.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.R.6026Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and f...05/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5984To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clean energ...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.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.5974To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain hom...05/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E830)
H.R.5793To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.3219To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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.R.5440To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...04/23/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Fossella. Petition No: 110-7.
H.RES.1110Condemning Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of 26 United Sta...04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1020Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, esp...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.R.5534To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
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.CON.RES.261Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet," launch...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
H.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.CON.RES.215Supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated Ext...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3326To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid cov...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486)
H.R.3307To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne,...11/30/2007Signed 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.R.3689To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer Institute...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3697To amend the Public Health Service Act to address antimicrobial resistance.
11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4104Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related ...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
H.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.2467To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 69 Montgomery Street in ...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.680Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memo...10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 680.
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.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.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.RES.700Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3663To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildl...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3291To protect students and teachers.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3584To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Child...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3138To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to update the definition of electronic...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.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.620Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Turkey should end its military occupati...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.49Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart ...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.14To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny retirement benefits accrued by an individual as a M...07/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9191-9192)
H.RES.345Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of New York.
07/25/2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.R.1174To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require public reporting of health care-associ...07/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8124)
H.R.1815To extend the authorization for the Coastal Heritage Trail in the State of New Jersey.
07/12/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.467Condemning the decision by the leadership of the University and College Union of the United Kingd...07/11/2007Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1551To reauthorize Department of Agriculture conservation and energy programs and certain other progr...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.CON.RES.21Calling on the United Nations Security Council to charge Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with ...06/21/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.151Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of numerous independent journalists in Russia since 200...06/19/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1120To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require recipients of universal service support for sc...06/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6408-6409)
H.R.2734To make the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and certain other tax benef...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 6/12/2007 H6245)
H.R.2580To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing t...06/06/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commer...
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.2327To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to strengthen polar bear conservation efforts, ...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2332To strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to ad...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2360To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to meet Federal guidelines for the o...05/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.2380To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.
05/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.2303To provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men and wom...05/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.324To increase the minimum wage, to provide access to health care coverage to employees of small bus...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.2125To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail cu...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2058To include costs incurred by the Indian Health Service, a federally qualified health center, an A...05/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.243Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally...05/02/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4379)
H.RES.356Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedon...05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.300Commending the achievements of the Rutgers University women's basketball team and applauding the ...04/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 300.
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.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.J.RES.40Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men ...03/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.511To pledge the faithful support of Congress to members of the United States Armed Forces serving i...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2676-2677)
H.R.1584To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance cr...03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1576To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions o...03/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1321To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical l...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.1440To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Men's Health.
03/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.89Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as Dutch-Am...03/12/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.231Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on...03/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.154To amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disable...03/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.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.699To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over ce...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.882To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical services a...02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.1112To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals relief from the alternative min...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.944To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on portions of the Oute...02/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.188To provide a new effective date for the applicability of certain provisions of law to Public Law ...02/08/2007Signed by President.
H.R.621To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore the Medicare treatment of ow...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.661To amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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.R.690To amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the minimum age for receipt of military retired ...02/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.48Recognizing the efforts and contributions of the members of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archive...01/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.82To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall...01/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.411To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain temporary provisions applica...01/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.111To amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the Revised Statutes of the United States to pr...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.