Biography
ENGLISH, Philip Sheridan, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Erie, Erie County, Pa., June 20, 1956; B.A., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., 1978; committee staff aide, Pennsylvania state senate; Erie County, Pa., controller, 1985-1988; unsuccessful candidate for Pennsylvania state treasurer, 1988; chief of staff for Pennsylvania state senator Melissa Hart, 1990-1994; delegate to Republican National Convention in 1984 and 2000; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6009To leverage market forces to bring greater efficiency and capacity to domestic refineries, to bri...05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and C...
H.RES.1160Authorizing Members of the House of Representatives to use funds provided for official and repres...04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.5174To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue the ability of hospitals to supply a ...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5141To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in high productivity property,...01/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5142To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an economic stimulus for individuals.
01/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.J.RES.63Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the President to disa...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4614To extend the temporary suspension of duty on helium.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4615To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Methanol, sodium salt.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4616To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4617To suspend temporarily the duty on a certain chemical.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4618To extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain chemical.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4619To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 10,10'-Oxybisphenoxarsine.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4620To extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain ion exchange resin.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4621To extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain chemical.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4622To extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain chemical.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4623To extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain ion exchange resin.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4624To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Trichlorobenzene.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4625To extend the temporary suspension of duty on hydroxylamine.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4288To amend title XVIII to provide for coverage of annual preventive physical examinations under the...12/05/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.4159To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and replace the income tax system of th...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.775Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to...10/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.3831To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase, and make permanent certain improvements t...10/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3722To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for expenditures from the Harbor Maintenance ...10/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.3693To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for more effective use of the deduction for...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3694To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide corporate alternative minimum tax reform. ...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3656To require States to withhold assistance to applicants for, and recipients of temporary assistanc...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2806To reform the Federal unemployment benefits system, and for other purposes.
09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.3250To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on State revenues from tolls f...07/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1083To amend the Act establishing the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area in order to include Butl...07/12/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2652To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to generate renewable energy and encourage novel techn...06/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2149To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive the late enrollment penalty under the Me...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2148To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used...05/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E957-958)
H.R.1594To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, as ...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1501To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for cl...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1407To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand incentives for education.
03/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1282To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for guaranteed issue of Medicare suppl...03/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1365To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the alternative minimum tax on corporations....03/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1366To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the alternative minimum tax on individuals. ...03/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1202To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit an authorized committee of a winni...02/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.1203To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the use of any contribution made t...02/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.1204To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose penalties for the failure of 527 organizatio...02/27/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on House Administra...
H.R.910To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to make certain modifications to the trade adjustment assistance p...02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.561To expand visa waiver program to countries on a probationary basis,and for other purposes.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.708To amend United States trade laws to address more effectively import crises, and for other purpos...01/29/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a per...
H.R.562To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient quality of...01/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.611To eliminate the requirement that States collect Social Security numbers from applicants for recr...01/22/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.289To protect the religious freedom of providers of adoption or foster care services.
01/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.290To prevent ineligibility for supplemental security income benefits by reason of an increase in th...01/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.321To require the Secretary of the Treasury to analyze and report on the exchange rate policies of t...01/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3904)
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.1333To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to enter into an agreement wit...05/15/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3480To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate enhancements of those inv...05/15/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-647.
H.R.3681To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to advertis...05/15/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-644.
H.R.3819To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ...05/15/2008Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-638.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1144Expressing support for designation of a "Frank Sinatra Day" on May 13, 2008, in honor of the dedi...05/15/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/14/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.789Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing se...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3857)
H.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5489To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Glou...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.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.5960To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respec...05/05/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a per...
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.R.5935To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carryi...05/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/01/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 340, enrollment corrections on H.R. 493 have been made.
H.R.5944To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for members of t...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E865)
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4044To amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to exempt from the m...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.892Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day"...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.R.3219To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.5749To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
04/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-607.
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5907To provide a Federal income tax credit for Eagle employers, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
H.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.RES.1128Expressing support of the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month.
04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.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.3646To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a joint study o...04/16/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Epilepsy Centers of Ex...04/15/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5595To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide den...04/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5794To provide for the periodic review of the efficiency and public need for Federal agencies, to est...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...04/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.5709To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out ...04/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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.5603To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
H.R.5761To withhold Federal financial assistance from each country that denies or unreasonably delays the...04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary,...
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.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.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
04/09/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5731To prohibit offices of the legislative branch from entering into a contract for the provision of ...04/08/2008Referred 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.CON.RES.321Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.5673To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to direct the Secretary of Defen...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.RES.1005Supporting the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1847-1848)
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.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.3905To provide for an additional trade preference program for least developed countries, and for othe...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.5646To protect the second amendment rights of individuals to carry firearms and ammunition in units o...03/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.5636To establish a comprehensive process to inform American consumers about food and product recalls,...03/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.5573To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.R.5160To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings by modifying requireme...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1424To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
H.R.5467To amend the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (31 U.S.C. 3321 note) in order to prevent ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.5543To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197...03/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La...
H.R.5546To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' acc...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E318-319)
H.R.5558To limit the discriminatory taxation of oil pipeline property.
03/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.5229To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitleme...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.295Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States A...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5510To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the di...02/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.930Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3911To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Church Street in Jess...02/27/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.RES.996Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5448To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedur...02/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.5454To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotr...02/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
02/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.5447To establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress o...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.5461To require the President to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5468To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide Medicaid coverage of drugs prescribed fo...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.990Encouraging the accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alle...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5426To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the per resident payment floor for di...02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.985Expressing support for the designation of March 7 as National Information and Referral Services D...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.RES.957Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
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.5191To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out the highway project known as the "Trans-Texas C...01/30/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.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.R.4837To authorize the Space Shuttle to be flown from 2010 through 2015, and to authorize appropriation...01/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
H.R.5143To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coor...01/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5102To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market...01/24/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4930To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Ar...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5131To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for the destruction of memor...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.RES.925Condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, inclu...01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1645To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 553 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764.
H.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3648To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal res...12/20/2007Became Public Law No: 110-142.
H.RES.834Regarding the readiness decline of the Army, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Reserves, and the ...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.4840To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for S corporation reform, and for other pur...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.276Expressing the sense of Congress regarding Jordanian institutions.
12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.4688To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for foster car...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.874Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congressional Philanthropy Caucus w...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.CON.RES.215Supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated Ext...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.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.J.RES.68To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United S...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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.4318To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the penalty on the understatement of taxpaye...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4296To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require physician utilization of the Medicare ...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4297To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring energy conservation provisi...12/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4264To name the Department of Veterans Affairs spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "M...12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3297To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 950 West Trenton Avenue ...11/30/2007Signed by President.
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.4248To ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychi...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2450)
H.RES.835Condemning Syria for its destablizing actions in the Middle East region and calling on Iraq not t...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.260Condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the ...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.808Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
11/13/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 808.
H.R.1808To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charl...11/08/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3047To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing of claims for benefits administe...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3865To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to home...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4104Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related ...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
H.R.4126To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the depreciation recovery period for certain...11/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.250Supporting Taiwan's membership in appropriate international organizations such as the United Nati...11/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...11/07/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4099To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to coins and bullion that...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3828To reduce the backlog in processing requests made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3833To eliminate the backlog in performing DNA analyses of DNA samples collected from convicted child...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.R.3616To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and fe...10/30/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.783Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs Nati...10/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.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.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
10/25/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2765To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 44 North Main Street in ...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3960To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income loan repayments made unde...10/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.3947To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carryforward of unused benefits in he...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.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.3645To implement recommendations of the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounde...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.656Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the ...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.976An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health ...10/18/2007The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committee...
H.R.2102To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally ...10/18/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
H.CON.RES.239Recognizing and honoring birthparents who carry out an adoption plan.
10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.3502To provide for the prompt implementation of those recommendations of the President's Commission o...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.3547To increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecution of v...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3874To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the recognition period for built-in gains fo...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3881To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules for charitable contributions of fr...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2163)
H.RES.549Recognizing the importance of America's Waterway Watch program, and for other purposes.
10/17/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11655-11656)
H.RES.754Congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team on its performance at the 2007 FIFA...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2166)
H.CON.RES.193Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety.
10/17/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.133Supporting the goals and ideals o