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Biography
SESSIONS, Pete, a Representative from Texas; born in Waco, McLennan County, Tex., March 22, 1955; B.A., Southwestern University, Georgetown, Tex., 1978; business executive; professional advocate; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6173To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend temporarily the excise tax on aviation fuel...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.6015To require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to disclose charge-related information and t...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5775To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to provide for specified civil penalti...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.4922To provide for each American the opportunity to provide for his or her retirement through a S.A.F...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Go...
H.R.4268To reduce temporarily the duty on potassium sorbate.
12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4269To reduce temporarily the duty on sorbic acid.
12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4270To reduce temporarily the duty on triethylene glycol bisY3-(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl...12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3038To amend section 1848 of the Social Security Act to establish standards for growth in Medicare ex...07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.391Recognizing the employees of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the North Texas Commission,...06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.231Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on...03/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.1250To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain limitations on the expensing of sect...02/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.28Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promo...01/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


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.3721To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lore...06/27/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6331)
H.R.5517To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7231 FM 1960 in Humble, ...06/27/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6331)
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.195Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be establis...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.6041To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal"....06/25/2008Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
H.CON.RES.32Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrori...06/25/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.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.1283Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit L...06/24/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.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.6085To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.RES.1282Encouraging the President to revoke the Executive memorandum banning energy production on America...06/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5734)
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.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.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...06/16/2008Received in the Senate.
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.RES.984Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".
06/12/2008Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6219To authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce and to prohibit Federal economic devel...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.3089To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission.
06/10/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Walberg. Petition No: 110-8. (Discharge petition text ...
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.135To establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a...06/04/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-504, Part II.
H.R.3916To provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.
06/04/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-684, Part I.
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.R.6108To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the o...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6129To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 7 months the Medicare phy...06/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4868-4874)
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.CON.RES.367Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5857To establish licensing and registration requirements for residential mortgage originators, improv...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.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.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.R.2885To amend the Credit Repair Organizations Act to clarify the applicability of certain provisions t...05/20/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1144Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...05/20/2008The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.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.5627To award the congressional gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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.5868To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the retention of members of the Armed Force...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1091Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest s...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3177)
H.RES.1113Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mothe...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3130-3131)
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5974To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain hom...05/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E830)
H.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.R.4169To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile flag in ...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.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.R.5793To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.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.R.3112To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the provision of scientifically sound informat...04/23/2008Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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.RES.1135Expressing support for Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to reveal her commonsense plan to lower gasoli...04/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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.981Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awarenes...04/22/2008Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.5515To amend the Social Security Act to prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited toward bene...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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.R.5748To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States to exclude earned income in determ...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5734To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.838Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his first apostolic visit to the United States.
04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1418To provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-567.
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.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.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.RES.1057Commemorating the 25th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative spee...03/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs,...
H.RES.953Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a m...03/12/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 953.
H.R.4088To provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing la...03/11/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-5. (Discharge petition text w...
H.CON.RES.315Supporting the idea that coalition victory in Iraq is possible.
03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.5532To improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of F...03/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.5542To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary moratorium on enforcem...03/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.R.5545To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify Medicare physician reimbursement polici...03/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.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.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.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.5513To reduce youth usage of tobacco products, to enhance State efforts to eliminate retail sales of ...02/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5490To reform the program for rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1...02/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.4201To require State and local law enforcement agencies to determine the immigration status of all in...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.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.5445To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase Medicare payments for physi...02/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.3851To amend various laws imposing criminal penalties to double the maximum penalty for illegal alien...01/31/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.R.5105To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxes by providing an alternative determinat...01/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H392)
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.RES.908Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 908.
H.RES.916Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 916.
H.R.3950To approve a final rule of the Department of Homeland Security relating to employers who receive ...01/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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.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.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.R.4935To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt negative pressure wound therapy pumps a...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.710An Act to amend the National Organ Transplant Act to provide that criminal penalties do not apply...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4857To limit liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Ac...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
H.RES.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.856Expresses heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Omaha, Nebraska, on...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15476-15477)
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.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.R.4355To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions.
12/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.719A bill to authorize additional appropriations for supervision of Internet access by sex offenders...11/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4176To enhance national security by restricting access of illegal aliens to driver's licenses and Sta...11/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.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.4160To withhold certain highway funds if a State does not comply with certain requirements in issuing...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.4188To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to permit a prevailing party in an actio...11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2418-2419)
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.335Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.RES.821Condemnming Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1808To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charl...11/08/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4104Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related ...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
H.R.4116To provide for the issuance of a veterans health care stamp.
11/08/2007Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
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.CON.RES.236Recognizing the close relationship between the United States and the Republic of San Marino.
11/08/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.4105To impose a moratorium on the use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Prog...11/07/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
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.3359To limit the authority of States and localities to tax certain income of employees for employment...11/01/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.CON.RES.234Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the human rights of refuge...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.CON.RES.172Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in...10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493)
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.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.3861To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the AMT refundable credit amount for indiv...10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3479To amend title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to require, as a precondition t...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.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.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.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.RES.676Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwa...10/02/2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11...
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.3660To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the deduction for the health insurance...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.470Supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.
09/25/2007Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.584Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/25/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10774)
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.RES.663Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
09/25/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10775-10776)
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.RES.79Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the...09/24/2007Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 110-343.
H.RES.605Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
09/24/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.CON.RES.216Recognizing the wine and winegrape industry of Texas for having an economic impact of $1,000,000,...09/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3291To protect students and teachers.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.RES.518Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence.
09/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 518.
H.R.98To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enforce restrictions on employment in the United ...09/11/2007For Further Action See Title III of H.R. 2954.
H.R.3508To provide automatic continuing appropriations for the Government.
09/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.RES.257Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
09/10/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 257.
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.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.CON.RES.181Recognizing and commending all volunteers and other persons who provide support to the families a...09/06/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.575Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their continued c...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 575.
H.R.3053To protect private property rights.
08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.499Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should rigorously en...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1425To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4551 East 52nd Street in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2688To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street i...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.541Recognizing the Marines of Company M (or "Mike Company") of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st ...08/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.3434To provide for the issuance of bonds for the benefit of the National Institutes of Health.
08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/4/2007 E1750)
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.616Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Phoenix House, the success and contributions of Phoenix House...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.136Expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratical...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3348To require the Secretary of State to withhold from the United States contribution to the regularl...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.607Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of India's in...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3234To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded heal...07/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.RES.490Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.RES.501Commending