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Biography
SHIMKUS, John M., a Representative from Illinois; born in Collinsville, Madison County, Ill., February 21, 1958; graduated from Collinsville High School, Collinsville, Ill.; B.S., West Point Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., 1980; teaching certificate, Christ College, Irvine, Calif., 1990; M.B.A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Ill., 1997; United States Army, 1980-1986; United States Army Reserve; Collinsville Township, Ill., trustee, 1989-1996; Madison County, Ill., treasurer, 1990-1996; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.CON.RES.409Supporting the awarding of a Membership Action Plan to the Republic of Georgia and Ukraine at the...09/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1405Congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence....07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.970Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.R.3626To provide for continued treatment for the reopening of certain facilities under the Medicare and...09/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.397Condemning violence in Estonia and attacks on Estonia's embassies in 2007, and expressing solidar...06/05/2007Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6681To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Vine Street in New L...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-355.
H.R.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6946To make a technical correction in the NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008.
10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
H.R.6717To terminate or provide for suspension of the application of Federal laws that restrict explorati...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.6849To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit pro...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.CON.RES.378Expressing support for designation of September 6, 2008, as Louisa Swain Day.
10/03/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
H.R.6694To revise the requirements for seller-financed downpayments for mortgages for single-family housi...10/02/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-905.
H.CON.RES.223Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.429Recognizing the importance of the United States wine industry to the American economy.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.RES.1474Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the first vertical ascent of the face of El Capitan in Yosemi...09/29/2008Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1375Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1494Recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Christian Science Monitor newspaper.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
09/25/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1453Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1042Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
09/23/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1481Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Christian Science Monitor newspaper.
09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.998To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.6709To greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, econom...09/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.RES.1452Establishing the Select Committee on Financial Bailouts.
09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.CON.RES.390Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
09/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.CON.RES.417Expressing the sense of the Congress that the 110th Congress should not adjourn until comprehensi...09/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8280)
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
09/15/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
H.RES.937Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services p...09/09/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7869-7870)
H.R.6566To bring down energy prices by increasing safe, domestic production, encouraging the development ...09/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6061To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 East Main Street in ...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6733To provide assistance to local educational agencies in areas of the Midwest adversely affected by...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1677)
H.R.6782To create an electronic employment eligibility verification system to ensure that all workers in ...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, ...
H.R.6788To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend through fiscal year 2012 funding under th...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
H.R.6734To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage increased access to alternative fuels.
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.6108To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the o...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Porter. Petition No: 110-16.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
H.RES.1248Resolution recognizing the service of the USS Farenholt and her crew who served the United States...07/30/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1266Congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlan...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7338-7340)
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.R.6095To implement certain measures to increase the effectiveness of international child abduction reme...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6096To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress annual reports on the progress made by th...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6274To provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority un...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.89Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.1296Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's...07/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7134)
H.R.3403A bill to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 91...07/23/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1128Expressing support of the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1202Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6426To prohibit the use of funds by the Department of Defense on the KC-X tanker contract, and for ot...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.R.2493To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels, and for ot...07/15/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-13. (Discharge petition text ...
H.RES.1327Congratulating the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Baseball Champ...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6379To expedite the exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands, and for other purp...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.6384To provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence.
07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6463To terminate or provide for suspension of the application of Federal laws that restrict explorati...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.6258To accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carb...07/10/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.R.2208To provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects.
07/09/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Roskam. Petition No: 110-12. (Discharge petition text ...
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
07/09/2008Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6376To expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose debarments in ord...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6378To expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose debarments in ord...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5656To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Kuhl (NY). Petition No: 110-10. (Discharge petition te...
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.RES.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.R.6131To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels.
06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6139To set schedules for the consideration of permits for refineries.
06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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.512To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.6207To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of ...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.6219To authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce and to prohibit Federal economic devel...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.RES.1235Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, and recognizing the spi...06/11/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.3754To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a set...06/10/2008Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-705.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5970To amend the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.6129To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 7 months the Medicare phy...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6135To establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering stu...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6170To require the inclusion of coal-derived fuel at certain volumes in aviation fuel, motor vehicle ...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.3819To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6132To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote the recycling of spent nucle...05/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.6133To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production t...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6145To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to include within the certification required for certain ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6106To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily reduce the excise tax on diesel fuel an...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.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.RES.1147Congratulating the Northern Kentucky University Norse women's basketball team, champions of the 2...05/19/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...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.RES.1166Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding provocative and dangerous statemen...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3117-3118)
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.578Expressing 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, as amended.
H.RES.1073Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.5793To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.5437To promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficie...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
H.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5440To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...04/23/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Fossella. Petition No: 110-7.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
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.R.5847To prohibit United States funding for the 2009 United Nations Durban Review Conference ("Durban I...04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5629To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar bio...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.5769To direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the Telemarketing Sales Rule to explicitly prohi...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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.5609To provide for transitional health care for members of the Armed Forces separated from active dut...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
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.5745To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to expand the definition of missing child for purp...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.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.RES.997Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for the North Atlantic Treaty Organ...04/01/2008Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.5635To suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes.
03/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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.RES.537Expressing support for the designation and goals of "National 9-1-1 Education Month", and for oth...03/10/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 537.
H.R.20To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi...03/05/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3...
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.R.1469To establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the Mutual E...03/04/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
H.RES.1012Honoring the historical significance of and reaffirming continued Congressional support for comme...03/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R.5505To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of des...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.987Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.R.5152To authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E95)
H.CON.RES.285Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued honoring the Nation's ...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.939Condemning the glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetori...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5032To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ...01/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.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.CON.RES.235Regarding ending World Bank disbursements to Iran until the International Atomic Energy Agency ce...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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.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.542Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the Natio...12/18/2007Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.843Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to t...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15504-15507)
H.RES.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.R.4463To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the quality of care provided to veterans in Dep...12/14/2007Referred 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.1759To establish guidelines and incentives for States to establish arsonist registries and to require...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4304To authorize the Secretary of the Army to establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees ...12/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.4189To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, a...11/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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.3461To establish a public awareness campaign regarding Internet safety.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
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.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.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.RES.435Expressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahm...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 435.
H.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.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.995To amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the Distri...10/25/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2825To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 326 South Main Street in...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.680Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memo...10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 680.
H.RES.472Congratulating and commending the Wichita State University women's bowling team for winning the 2...10/22/2007Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3769To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the establishment of a searchable database cont...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.25Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than Ja...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.RES.685Calling on the Governor of the State of Illinois to defend the right of employers to employee ver...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3781To amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for other pur...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.RES.687Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil ...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 687.
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.RES.640Honoring the sacrifices and commitments of the men, women, and families of the United States Tran...10/01/2007Ms. Castor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.CON.RES.210Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3429To authorize a competitive grant program to assist members of the National Guard and Reserve and ...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.590Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the ...09/25/2007Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.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.3132To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment pr...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.3291To protect students and teachers.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3584To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Child...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3550To require every Senator and Representative in, and Delegate and Resident Commissioner to, the Co...09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1839)
H.RES.443Recognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the pe...09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 443.
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.