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GARRETT, Scott, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Englewood, Bergen County, N.J., on July 9, 1959; B.A., Montclair State University, Montclair, N.J., 1981; J.D., Rutgers University Law School, Camden, N.J., 1984; lawyer, private practice; member of the New Jersey state house of representatives, 1990-2002; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth Congress and to the succeeding Congress (January 3, 2003-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1356Celebrating the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of Amer...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6521To reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises.
07/16/2008Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Mea...
H.R.5847To prohibit United States funding for the 2009 United Nations Durban Review Conference ("Durban I...04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3959To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates ...01/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5109To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic g...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5047To suspend temporarily the duty on Bismuth Subsalicylate.
01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5048To suspend temporarily the duty on Acetoacetamide.
01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5049To suspend temporarily the duty on 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyridine.
01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5050To suspend temporarily the duty on squaric acid.
01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5051To suspend temporarily the duty on N,N-Dimethylacetoacetamide.
01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5052To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mixtures of N,N-Dimethylacetoacetamide.
01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5053To suspend temporarily the duty on Chlorodimethylacetoacetamide.
01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5054To suspend temporarily the duty on Polyphenolcyanate.
01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5055To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mixtures of N,N-Dimethylacetoacetamide.
01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4141To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a p...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.4142To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-pat...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.250Supporting Taiwan's membership in appropriate international organizations such as the United Nati...11/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3177To allow a State to opt out of K-12 education grant programs and the requirements of those progra...10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11302-11303)
H.RES.646Celebrating the 220th Anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of Amer...09/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3497To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the Federal tax on fuels by the amount of an...09/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2727To extend the current moratorium for small businesses complying with section 404 of the Sarbanes-...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.2961To expand the boundaries of the Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge located in Sussex county, New J...07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.1942To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative minimum tax on individuals b...04/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1049To reduce the unintended costs and burdens that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 imposes on United ...04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.1085To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude combat zone compensation of members of the ...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E371)
H.R.1086To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income the earned income of a sp...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E371)
H.R.937To withhold United States contributions to the United Nations Development Program.
02/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2493To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels, and for ot...07/15/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-13. (Discharge petition text ...
H.R.5506To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 369 Martin Luther King J...07/15/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
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.6404To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5656To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Kuhl (NY). Petition No: 110-10. (Discharge petition te...
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.1302Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.
06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6348To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income gain from the conversion ...06/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2279To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the Uni...06/18/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. English (PA). Petition No: 110-9.
H.R.6274To provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority un...06/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, f...
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.2627To establish the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey as the success...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.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.6207To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of ...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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.1243Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, sup...06/09/2008Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6194To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bo...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.4008To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful...06/03/2008Signed by President.
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.RES.923Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.J.RES.81Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.1076Calling upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct t...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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.5552To require a report on the efforts of the United States Government to increase border security. ...05/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.986Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were...05/22/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.J.RES.89Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.CON.RES.351Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.789Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing se...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3857)
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.5794To provide for the periodic review of the efficiency and public need for Federal agencies, to est...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
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.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.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
H.R.1650To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5782To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for reciprocity in regard to the ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.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.5886To restrict the diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1016Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr...04/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1140Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3646To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a joint study o...04/16/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5783To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federa...04/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.886Expressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Spring...04/14/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5668To prohibit Federal government officials and employees from attending the opening ceremonies of t...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5673To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to direct the Secretary of Defen...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.R.5646To protect the second amendment rights of individuals to carry firearms and ammunition in units o...03/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.CON.RES.278Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008.
03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.5462To amend title 10, United States Code, to deny Federal funds for any State or city, county, or ot...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.958Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the patriotic and professional men ...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.4157To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.RES.995Commemorating the 12th anniversary of the 1996 shooting down of 2 unarmed Brothers to the Rescue ...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5443To improve defense cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5450To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under secti...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.947Congratulating Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishi...02/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H783)
H.R.5222To rescind funds appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, for the City of Berke...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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.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.R.5175To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the withholding of income and social securit...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.5031To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend relief from the alternative minimum tax.
01/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E42)
H.R.5032To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ...01/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4901To amend the Federal Law Enforcement Pay Reform Act of 1990 to adjust the percentage differential...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.4995To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce corporate marginal income tax rates, and for...01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.J.RES.76Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense...01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4498To amend title III of the PROTECT Act to modify the standards for the issuance of alerts through ...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.4781To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from authorizing honor guards to participate in fun...12/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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.4118To exclude from gross income payments from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims of the t...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-141.
H.R.4852To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow funds provided under the program ...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.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.4574To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciat...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.4311To authorize States to use funds provided for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to prov...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3307To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne,...11/30/2007Signed by President.
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.
H.R.3958To amend title 31, United States Code, to require certain additional calculations to be included ...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.RES.821Condemnming Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4133To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from being a...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3047To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing of claims for benefits administe...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.RES.435Expressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahm...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 435.
H.RES.786Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for mil...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.783Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs Nati...10/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.776Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that rescission bills always be con...10/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.2467To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 69 Montgomery Street in ...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3934To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain foo...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.2102To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally ...10/18/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
H.R.3908To direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and th...10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.756Condemning the Wakf's digging activities at the Temple Mount site and deploring the destruction o...10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.758Urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also Chairman of his Fatah party, to...10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.743Honoring Varian Fry on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
10/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3494To provide for enhanced Federal, State, and local assistance in the enforcement of the immigratio...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3543To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3612To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for no preemption of certain State and lo...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3818To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the alternative minimum tax on individuals a...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3779To require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates....10/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.3738To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set a cap on allocated funds for earmarks.
10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11304-11307)
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.R.3725To amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to require the submission to each borr...10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.3650To provide for the continuation of restrictions against the Government of North Korea unless the ...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.557Strongly condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for ignoring severe human rights abus...09/25/2007Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.641Acknowledging the importance of understanding the history of the United States of America and rec...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10761)
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10738)
H.R.3614To authorize Western States to make selections of public land within their borders in lieu of rec...09/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.CON.RES.218Expressing the sense of Congress regarding United States immigration and border security laws.
09/24/2007Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary...
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.3622To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant proper...09/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1940-1941)
H.R.939To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.R.3583To prevent Government shutdowns.
09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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.3550To require every Senator and Representative in, and Delegate and Resident Commissioner to, the Co...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10409-10410)
H.R.3508To provide automatic continuing appropriations for the Government.
09/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R.3213To permit residents of the District of Columbia to be treated as residents of Maryland or Virgini...09/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.180To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.957To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand and clarify the entities against which sanction...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.2347A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.R.3442To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by the...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.619Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that whenever a bill or joint resol...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.