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PAUL, Ronald Ernest, a Representative from Texas; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., August 20, 1935; graduated from Dormont High School, Dormont, Pa., 1953; B.A., Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa., 1957; M.D., Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C., 1961; internship and residency training, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich., 1961 and 1962; obstetrics and gynecology training, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1965-1968; medical doctor; United States Air Force, 1963-1965; United States Air National Guard, 1965-1968; delegate, Texas state Republican convention, 1974; unsuccessful candidate for election to the Ninety-fourth Congress in 1974; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-fourth Congress, by special election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6440To provide for the transfer of certain Federal Property to the Galveston Historical Foundation. ...07/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.6441To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for replacing an automobile ...07/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5991To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for obtaining transportation wor...05/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E842)
H.R.5427To provide that no tax or fee may be imposed on certain coins and bullion.
03/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.5191To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out the highway project known as the "Trans-Texas C...01/30/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.4829To authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey the surface estate of the San Jacinto Disposal A...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.4683To amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal certain superfluous sections of criminal law whi...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2576)
H.R.4684To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to waive the employee portion of Social Security taxes...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2569)
H.R.4293To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for State and loc...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2489-2490)
H.R.4127To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the further minting of 1-cent coins until the ...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2370)
H.R.4077To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form...11/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4078To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow elementary and secondary school teachers a cr...11/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3835To restore the Constitution's checks and balances and protections against government abuses as en...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.3602To amend the Communications Act of 1934 with respect to retransmission consent and must-carry for...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.3731To suspend temporarily the duty on lutetium oxide.
10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3732To suspend temporarily the duty on phosphoric acid, lanthanum salt, cerium terbium-doped.
10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3664To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that tips shall not be subject to income or...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1979-1980)
H.R.3600To enforce the guarantees of the first, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution ...09/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1921)
H.R.3601To restore to taxpayers awareness of the true cost of government by eliminating the withholding o...09/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1927-1928)
H.R.3217To limit the issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to aliens who are nationals of Sau...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3302To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit agencies from enforcing rules that result in a ...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.3305To provide for the safety of United States aviation and the suppression of terrorism.
08/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
H.R.3341To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by exempting health care profes...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1728-1729)
H.R.3342To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a credit against income tax for t...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1730)
H.R.3343To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make health care coverage more accessible and affor...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1726)
H.R.3344To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow medical care providers a credit against incom...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1727)
H.R.3303To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for police officers and profes...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1700)
H.R.3304To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for law enfo...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1701)
H.R.3216To authorize the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal with respect to certain acts o...07/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2387To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening progr...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2597To provide that human life shall be deemed to exist from conception.
07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.2424To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act.
06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.J.RES.46Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deny United States citizenship...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.2754To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to continue to make available to ...06/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1304-1305)
H.R.2755To abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks, to...06/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1303)
H.R.2756To repeal section 5103 of title 31, United States Code.
06/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1301)
H.R.2605To establish a sunset for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of ...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1237)
H.R.2415To reduce the price of gasoline by allowing for offshore drilling, eliminating Federal obstacles ...05/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.2117To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements, to am...05/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2096To sunset Federal laws and regulations which treat the American people like children by denying t...05/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E898-899)
H.R.1897To protect the second amendment rights of individuals to carry firearms in units of the National ...04/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.1009To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marihuan...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1899To amend part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify that facilities designated a...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1898To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a credit against income tax for m...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E762)
H.R.1720To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on the s...03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)
H.R.1094To provide that human life shall be deemed to exist from conception.
03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.1096To restore the second amendment rights of all Americans.
03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.J.RES.23Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States relative to abolishing personal inco...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.1095To prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or p...02/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1146To end membership of the United States in the United Nations.
02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1056To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a credit against income tax for t...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E351-352)
H.R.1057To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts contr...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E352-353)
H.R.1058To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Hope Scholarship Credit to be used for el...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E348)
H.R.1059To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for elementary and secondary s...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E347)
H.R.1060To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for professional school person...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E347)
H.CON.RES.43Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should implement Recommendation 9 of the Iraq...02/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
H.R.194To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the purchase of prescription drugs by ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.195To provide greater health care freedom for seniors.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.424To repeal the Military Selective Service Act.
02/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.190To amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide pro...01/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.219To amend title II of the Social Security Act to ensure the integrity of the Social Security trust...01/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.220To amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect the...01/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.457To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credits against income tax for qualified st...01/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E93)
H.RES.63Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members have a reasonable amoun...01/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88)
H.R.191To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Secu...01/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1)
H.R.192To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 increase in taxes on Social Securit...01/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1)
H.R.193To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make higher education more affordable by providing ...01/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E20)
H.R.300To limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes.
01/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E32-33)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6514To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative...08/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6437To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North Texas Avenue i...08/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6702To impose requirements with regard to border searches of digital electronic devices and digital s...07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security...
H.R.6716To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the recovery periods for certain energy prod...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6107To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leas...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Bachmann. Petition No: 110-15.
H.R.6662To require the Department of Defense to grant access to accredited members of the media at milita...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6680To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the tra...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5949To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental to the ...07/29/2008For Further Action See P.L. 110-288 (S. 2766).
H.R.6640To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief in the case of federally declared di...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6648To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow each individual a $500 credit to help with hi...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.374Supporting the spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from 138 leading Musl...07/24/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
07/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1523)
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.3721To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lore...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5517To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7231 FM 1960 in Humble, ...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6453To amend the General Education Provisions Act to prohibit Federal education funding for elementar...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1328Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1255Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces.
07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6400To authorize a State to transfer or consolidate funds made available to such State under certain ...06/27/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.6391To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation P...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6410To provide for the elimination of agencies and programs which receive ineffective ratings or thre...06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.6419To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income compensation received by ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6368To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an increase in the standard mileage rat...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6373To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to establish Home Ownership Mortg...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3189To establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters, and for ...06/24/2008Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3 .
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.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.RES.1250Honoring the Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing at Ellington Field for protecting the po...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.R.6288To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for tax-favored retirement health savings a...06/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1270-1271)
H.R.6283To increase the standard mileage rate for use of an automobile for business, medical, and moving ...06/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Go...
H.R.5454To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotr...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6220To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to make non-union training programs eligible for Fe...06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1010Recognizing the importance of manufactured housing in the United States.
06/10/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5160-5162)
H.R.6214To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a standard home office deduction.
06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1168)
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.R.6102To reduce the amount of paperwork and improve payment policies for health care services, to preve...06/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.RES.1210Supporting the designation of Destination ImagiNation Week.
05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5614To authorize the production in palladium of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins as ultra-high relief...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.789Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing se...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3857)
H.R.6025To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the p...05/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E897-898)
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.5797To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a qualified Roth contribution program under ...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.5996To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for element...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3720To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 424 Clay Avenue in Waco,...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3988To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3701 Altamesa Boulevard ...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.342Expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restric...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5962To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide temporary housing related tax relief for in...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1165Honoring the life and accomplishments of the actor Jimmy Stewart and the contributions he made to...04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5843To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other p...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5906To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the expensing of certain real property.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5908To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a permanent zero percent capital gains rate...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.323Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. ...04/23/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
H.R.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
H.R.5812To amend title II of the Social Security Act to authorize waivers by the Commissioner of Social S...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.5865To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require a court adjudication before certa...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.320Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging...04/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5842To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.
04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.5767To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Syste...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.5704To ensure that home health agencies can assign the most appropriate skilled service to make the i...04/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.5681To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research co...04/02/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5670To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain hom...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5659To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for recycling or ...03/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4774To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10250 John Saunders Road...03/28/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.5641To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit hardship loans from certain individual retir...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5643To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against income tax for th...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1058Supporting the designation of Destination ImagiNation Week.
03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.RES.77Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. ...03/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5467To amend the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (31 U.S.C. 3321 note) in order to prevent ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.5510To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the di...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.5559To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-te...03/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5519To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standa...03/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5229To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitleme...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5478To provide for the continued minting and issuance of certain $1 coins in 2008.
02/29/2008Signed by President.
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.RES.944Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Ar...02/25/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1010-1013)
H.R.5425To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to extend the authorized ti...02/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.5445To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase Medicare payments for physi...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.294Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense take immediate steps to appoint do...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.5148To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collect...02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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.832Honoring the Texas Water Development Board on its selection as a 2007 recipient of the Environmen...01/28/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 832.
H.R.5101To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the phasein of the deduction for domesti...01/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E63)
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.5134To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farm...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5085To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand expensing for small business.
01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E53-54)
H.R.5087To prevent Members of Congress from receiving the automatic pay adjustment scheduled to take effe...01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E58-59)
H.RES.934Congratulating the city of Baytown, Texas, on its 60th anniversary.
01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.3974To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 797 Sam Bass Road in Rou...12/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4845To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude overtime pay from gross income.
12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.CON.RES.277Rejecting and condemning the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's position that English-only...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.R.4736To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal limiting charges under the Me...12/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4651To amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to cover services provided to injured Federal wo...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2572)
H.RES.874Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congressional Philanthropy Caucus w...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.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.RES.785Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas.
12/11/2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.4307To amend the Communications Act of 1934, and increase consumer freedom of choice in the video mar...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.267Calling on the President to commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio R...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.4041To amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, to limit the duration of Federal consent de...12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4114To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4206To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utilization of...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.3979To increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with gre...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.709Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library and Mu...11/13/2007Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.4132To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion of gain from the sale or exc...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.RES.815Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that staff-led tours of the United States Ca...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.3865To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to home...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.J.RES.54Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the ru...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.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.R.4061To allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341)
H.R.4042To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the estate tax for periods before its termin...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4017To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to provide that, in the case of leave-based donation p...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3995To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retard...10/30/2007Referred 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.RES.776Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that rescission bills always be con...