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BURGESS, Michael C., a Representative from Texas; born in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minn., December 23, 1950; B.S., North Texas State University, Denton, Tex., 1972; M.S., North Texas State University, Denton, Tex., 1976; M.D., University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Tex., 1977; M.S., University of Texas, Dallas, Tex., 2000; physician; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth and to the succeeding Congress (January 3, 2003-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2583To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a loan program for eligible hosp...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6908To require that limitations and restrictions on coverage under group health plans be timely discl...09/25/2008Received in the Senate.
H.CON.RES.425Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to pass meaningful legislation to protect com...09/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Oversigh...
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.6125To provide a mechanism for the construction of petroleum refineries on military installations to ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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.6136To amend the Clean Air Act to authorize the President to waive any requirement for an applicable ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.339Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
H.R.5986To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to immediately terminate the excise tax on diesel fuel...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5943To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing a...05/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.5885To promote a better health information system.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5874To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a permanent Multiple S...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5544To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a demonstration project for integrated health...03/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.5232To provide that no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public b...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.RES.863Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Medicare physician payment system m...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H15456)
H.R.4190To amend title 5, United States Code, to exclude Members of Congress from the Federal employees h...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight ...
H.CON.RES.252Expressing the sense of Congress that no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficien...11/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.3967To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food, and for...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R.1046To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement orga...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11153)
H.R.1666To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for increased price transparency of hosp...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11153)
H.R.2584To amend the Public Health Service Act to alleviate critical shortages of physicians in the field...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1149-1155)
H.R.2585To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify Medicare physician reimbursement polici...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11149-11155)
H.R.3509To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes.
10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11149-11155)
H.R.1013To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the approval or continuation of section...07/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7474-7475)
H.R.1076To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activi...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2340To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand coverage of bone mass measurements unde...05/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2454To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purpose...05/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.271Recognizing the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients, commending the efforts of the...04/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1040To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the cur...03/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2160-2162)
H.R.927To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the credit for biodiesel used as a fuel. ...02/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.377To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar limitation on employer-provided...01/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...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.6437To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North Texas Avenue i...10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.948To strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts an...10/03/2008House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later...
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.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.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.1494Recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Christian Science Monitor newspaper.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.CON.RES.431Supporting the goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care Awareness Week.
09/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
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.6963To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to expand coverage options under the State Children...09/18/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
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.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.R.5868To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the retention of members of the Armed Force...09/11/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Pearce. Petition No: 110-18. (Discharge petition text ...
H.RES.1427Congratulating General David Howell Petraeus on being appointed Commander of the United States Ce...09/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.6747To improve the safety of motorcoaches, to allow a credit against income tax for the cost of motor...08/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.R.6813To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens may ...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, ...
H.R.6761To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to mode...07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.1279Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.
07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7340-7342)
H.RES.1391Prohibiting the House of Representatives from adjourning until it has approved a bill to establis...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.RES.1352Honoring Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President, for his invaluable contributions to this Nation ...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.6478To improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuri...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
H.RES.984Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".
07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6416-6417)
H.RES.1080Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air ...07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6421-6422 Text: CR H6421)
H.R.6070To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the residency of spouses of military pe...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.970Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.J.RES.96Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death fo...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.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.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.RES.1282Encouraging the President to revoke the Executive memorandum banning energy production on America...06/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5734)
H.RES.1219Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day....06/18/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/1...
H.R.5448To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedur...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.5971To require that ballots used in Federal elections be generally printed only in English and to ame...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.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.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.6137To remove the additional tariff on ethanol.
06/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.6138To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources.
05/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.5944To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for members of t...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6130To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crud...05/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce...
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.6134To restore certain fuels provisions enacted by section 1501 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and...05/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.6153To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affa...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.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.6110To provide for the reform of health care, the Social Security system, the tax code for individual...05/21/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Comm...
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.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.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.5942To ensure the continued and future availability of lifesaving trauma health care in the United St...05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.RES.1130Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Natio...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) 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.1043Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native America...04/29/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.4193To provide for an automatic one-year extension of the authorizations of appropriations and direct...04/25/2008Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
H.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5903To redesignate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 200 East Wall Street ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.5440To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...04/23/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Fossella. Petition No: 110-7.
H.RES.1016Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr...04/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.323Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. ...04/23/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
H.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.5835To provide for increased planning and funding for health promotion programs of the Department of ...04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1030Recognizing the achievements of former Texas Tech University, Indiana University, and West Point ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5698To amend titles XVI, XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to remove inmate limitations ...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1110Condemning Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of 26 United Sta...04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5757To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require asset verification through access to inf...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.886Expressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Spring...04/14/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.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.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.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.2464To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency ...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.3825To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and o...04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-570.
H.R.5733To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins commemorating the 100th annivers...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5668To prohibit Federal government officials and employees from attending the opening ceremonies of t...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1064Recognizing Gordon "Gordie" Howe on the occasion of his 80th birthday, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.4576To award a congressional gold medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding contrib...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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.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.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.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.R.5591To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow nontaxable employer matching contributions to...03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.5131To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for the destruction of memor...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5450To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under secti...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.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.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.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.916Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 916.
H.R.4935To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt negative pressure wound therapy pumps a...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.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.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.4915To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand access to hospital care for veterans in urban ar...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.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.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.R.2601To extend the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to collect fees to administer and enforce...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.695Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Fire Fig...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 695.
H.RES.847Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
12/11/2007Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.RES.840Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.
12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.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.2784To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by termina...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
H.RES.760Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.4133To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from being a...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.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.CON.RES.250Supporting Taiwan's membership in appropriate international organizations such as the United Nati...11/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.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.2787To amend the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 to requi...11/01/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.J.RES.58Expressing support for designation of the month of October 2007 as "Country Music Month" and to h...11/01/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.784Recognizing and honoring, in community post offices, the service of men and women of the U.S. Arm...10/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.230Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.RES.680Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memo...10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 680.
H.CON.RES.182Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for id...10/18/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.133Supporting the goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care Awareness Week.
10/16/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1721To increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entrapment ...10/15/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.R.3680To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for State and local sales taxe...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.RES.641Acknowledging the importance of understanding the history of the United States of America and rec...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10761)
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10738)
H.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.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.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.