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HOEKSTRA, Peter, a Representative from Michigan; born in Groningen, The Netherlands, October 30, 1953; graduated from Holland Christian High School, Holland, Mich.; B.A., Hope College, Holland, Mich., 1975; M.B.A., University of Michigan, 1977; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present); chair, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (One Hundred Eighth Congress).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6400To authorize a State to transfer or consolidate funds made available to such State under certain ...06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Transporta...
H.J.RES.97Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4262To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize additional flexibility t...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5111To grant to a State with an unemployment rate that is equal to or greater than 125 percent of the...01/23/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.4653To extend the temporary suspension of duty on ACM.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4654To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Oxadiazon.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4655To suspend temporarily the duty on DMDPA.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4656To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DPA.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4095To direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a rulemaking regarding th...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4058To grant to a State with an unemployment rate that is equal to or greater than 125 percent of the...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.3321To update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10891)
H.R.1539To allow a State to submit a declaration of intent to the Secretary of Education to combine certa...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1888To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciat...04/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1683To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for community projects that will reduce the num...03/27/2007Referred 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.62Congratulating the Grand Valley State University Lakers for winning the 2006 NCAA Division II Foo...01/18/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H729-730)
H.R.345To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily provide a shorter recovery period for t...01/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.5479To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 North Kidd Street in...06/27/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6331)
H.R.6304To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...06/26/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6177-6207, S6223-6224)
H.R.6387To provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1384-1385)
H.RES.970Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
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.1051Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and l...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...06/18/2008Mr. Moore (KS) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (conside...
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1220-1222)
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.RES.1246Congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship.
06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.6161To provide for American energy independence by July 4, 2015.
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.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.R.6001To rebalance the United States energy portfolio, to increase and utilize the Nation's domestic en...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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.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.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.CON.RES.357Encouraging all States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections.
05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.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.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.1091Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest s...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3177)
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.RES.49Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
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.5903To redesignate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 200 East Wall Street ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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.R.5910To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human-animal hybrids.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.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.RES.1128Expressing support of the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month.
04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.CON.RES.327Congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.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.5776To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain distributions fro...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.5737To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deduction for travel expenses to medi...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5752To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes.
04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5699To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to protect uncompensated Internet activity by ...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.5677To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation into the United States of plastinated...04/02/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.154Expressing the sense of Congress that the fatal radiation poisoning of Russian dissident and writ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.5616To provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless the Comptroller Gen...03/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.5567To rescind earmarks designated in the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
03/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
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.RES.1007Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of...03/05/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
02/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.281Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Indepe...02/13/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4344To amend section 435(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the definition of economic ...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.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.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.4009To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 567 West Nepessing Stree...12/26/2007Signed by President.
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.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.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.R.4460To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health ...12/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.695Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Fire Fig...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 695.
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.2276To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 North Main Street in...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3446To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 East Michigan Avenue...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2602To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in Iron Mountain, Michigan, as the "O...11/16/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4130To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible f...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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.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.R.2784To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by termina...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
H.RES.760Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.730Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the planned acquisition of a minor...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...11/07/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.800Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the issuance of State driver's lic...11/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.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.CON.RES.230Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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.769Congratulating the government and people of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, and for other ...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3864To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insuranc...10/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3888To provide for a 5-year SCHIP reauthorization for coverage of low-income children, an expansion o...10/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
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.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.CON.RES.239Recognizing and honoring birthparents who carry out an adoption plan.
10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.3531To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve the interior enforcement of the immigrati...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.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.2828To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the...10/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
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.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.CON.RES.203Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.
10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.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.3282To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to coverage for ...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3414To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend eligibility for Federal TRIO programs to memb...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.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.2904To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the laws relating to p...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3508To provide automatic continuing appropriations for the Government.
09/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.RES.644Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to respecting the independent and prof...09/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.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.3457To require the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the Free File Alliance t...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.3418To provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistan...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.R.2639To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules with respect to health savings acc...07/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9191)
H.R.3251To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage, as supplies associated wi...07/31/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.1357To require divestiture of current investments in Iran, to prohibit future investments in Iran, an...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/31/2007 H8859)
H.RES.488Congratulating the Detroit Tigers for winning the 2006 American League Pennant and for bringing t...07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.R.556To ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance o...07/26/2007Signed by President.
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.RES.565Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division of the question on the...07/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.2203To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase student access and partic...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.CON.RES.87Supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims.
07/17/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.1342To suspend the visa waiver program until certain entry-exit control requirements are met, and for...07/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7837, H7840)
H.R.2574To implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.
07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7712)
H.R.1857To restore State sovereignty over public elementary and secondary education.
07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2927To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1394To expand the teacher loan forgiveness provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include ...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1431To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to establish provisions with respect to religi...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1600To continue and expand upon previous congressional efforts to ensure an abundant and affordable s...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2860To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare benefi...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.322To derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not harm human embryos.
06/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7063-7065)
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.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.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.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.2706To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit which is dependent on enactmen...06/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2104To protect the right of elected and appointed officials to express their religious beliefs throug...06/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.2183To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions bro...06/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.2550To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to recreational vessels.
05/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.2510To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the inscription "In God We Trust" to appear on ...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.2432To extend for 3 months transitional medical assistance (TMA) and the abstinence education program...05/22/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.420Condemning the recent murders of three Christian workers in Turkey and expressing support for the...05/21/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.769To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Governme...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.471To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respec...05/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5058)
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.2164To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of increased payments...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.223Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
05/14/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 223.
H.R.241To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and cho...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2205To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payments from ...05/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.325Commending the Michigan State University Spartans for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Hockey Champ...05/07/2007Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1940To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individua...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2134To establish certain requirements relating to the provision of services to minors by family plann...05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2138To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the research credit and strength...05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.344Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across t...05/01/2007Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.315To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into...04/26/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1426To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans enrolled in the health system of the D...04/26/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.518To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize States to restrict receipt of foreign municipa...04/25/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.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.1869To enhance the ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, ...04/17/2007Referred to House Ways and Means
H.RES.310Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that occurred in Casablanca, Morocco, on ...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E763-764)
H.CON.RES.50Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the peop...04/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
H.R.1619To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Model T Ford Autom...04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1774To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a separate definition of outpatient ...03/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1742To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year...03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E673)
H.R.1748To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand workplace health incentives by equalizing th...03/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1314To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federa...03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
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.1350To establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.
03/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.1062To require the President to report to Congress on the extent to which the Government of Iraq is f...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
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.1586To repeal the Federal estate and gift taxes.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1610To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.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.R.1537To modernize credit union net worth standards, advance credit union efforts to promote economic g...03/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1514To establish and provide for the treatment of Individual Development Accounts, and for other purp...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E550)
H.R.1398To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 to provi...03/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.