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Biography
HASTINGS, Doc, a Representative from Washington; born in Spokane, Spokane County, Wash., February 7, 1941; graduated from Pasco High School, Pasco, Wash., 1959; attended Columbia Basin College, Pasco, Wash., 1959-1961; attended Central Washington State University, Ellensburg, Wash., 1964; United States Army Reserves, 1963-1969; business executive; member of the Washington state house of representatives, 1979-1987; delegate, Republican National Convention, 1976-1984; unsuccessful candidate for election to the One Hundred Third Congress in 1992; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-present); chair, Committee on Standards (One Hundred Ninth Congress).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2245To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Wenatchee, Washington, as th...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6546To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax-exempt bond financing for fixed-wing emer...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1496-1497)
H.R.3227To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow stocking fish in certain lakes in the North C...07/15/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.523To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land located wholly or partiall...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
H.R.1285To provide for the conveyance of a parcel of National Forest System land in Kittitas County, Wash...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
H.R.4027To amend the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act so that it will be interprete...10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12351)
H.R.3408To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the boundary of the Stephen Mather Wildernes...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.496Electing a minority member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.
06/19/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6669)
H.R.386To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain buildings and lands of the Yakima Pr...02/07/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.450To designate the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, and for other purposes.
02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6779To provide for secure rural schools and counties, and State enhanced authority for coastal and oc...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.6787To amend Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to expand the areas of Federal land on which haz...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.388Expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and the Federal Voting Assistance...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
H.R.7023To redesignate the third powerhouse facility administered by the Bureau of Reclamation and locate...09/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
H.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1262Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Commerce should use al...09/27/2008Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10215)
H.RES.1418Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold m...09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1374Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Grand Coulee Dam and recognizing its critical role in t...09/22/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.1255Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
H.R.6896To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduction in the rate of tax on ...09/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1527A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to cond...09/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.CON.RES.411Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expr...09/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6566To bring down energy prices by increasing safe, domestic production, encouraging the development ...09/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.RES.1143Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.
07/31/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/2...
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.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.1330Commending the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in District of Columbia ...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.1282Encouraging the President to revoke the Executive memorandum banning energy production on America...06/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5734)
H.R.2279To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the Uni...06/18/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. English (PA). Petition No: 110-9.
H.R.1662A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to seek limited reimbursement for site security...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.3058To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...06/05/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5016-5017)
H.R.6187To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4244 University Way NE. ...06/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5857To establish licensing and registration requirements for residential mortgage originators, improv...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
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.RES.1183Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.R.5974To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain hom...05/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E830)
H.CON.RES.341Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers,...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5793To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.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.5759To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Governme...04/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2212)
H.R.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.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.790Commending the people of the State of Washington for showing their support for the needs of the S...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.943Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their l...02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)
H.R.4464To ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.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.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.RES.851Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th...12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
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.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.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.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3046To amend the Social Security Act to enhance Social Security account number privacy protections, t...09/24/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-339.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3584To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Child...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.646Celebrating the 220th Anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of Amer...09/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2850To provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program, and for ...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.3144To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for sex offenders who access social n...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3184To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a competitive grant program for the Puget ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.3418To provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistan...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1769To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reduce predation on endangered Columbia Rive...08/02/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.490Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.R.556To ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance o...07/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3109To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow reimbursement from flexible spending accounts...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1584-1585)
H.R.2255To amend the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to extend and...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.2060To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webca...07/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7479-7480)
H.R.2860To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare benefi...07/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2943To amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of disability rate...07/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.2682To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make employers of spouses of military personnel eli...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2927To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1600To continue and expand upon previous congressional efforts to ensure an abundant and affordable s...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2879To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Agricul...06/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.2629To restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the Department of Agriculture. ...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.2734To make the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and certain other tax benef...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 6/12/2007 H6245)
H.R.2578To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesses opera...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2580To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing t...06/06/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commer...
H.R.2540To amend title 38, United State Code, to provide for the treatment of period of service in unifor...05/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.2472To amend titles V and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve essential oral health care for lo...05/24/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.2510To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the inscription "In God We Trust" to appear on ...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2530To better inform consumers regarding costs associated with compliance for protecting endangered a...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.2363To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5627)
H.R.697To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor or...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2332To strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to ad...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2231To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt complex rehabilitation products and ass...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.315To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into...04/26/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1778To amend title 35, United States Code, to allow the Director of the United States Patent and Trad...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.1937To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for qualified timber gains and to...04/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1823To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize payments for ambulatory surgical cen...04/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1730To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure proportional representation of rural in...03/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1399To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1616To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reauthorize the McGovern-Dole Inte...03/21/2007Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, fo...
H.R.511To pledge the faithful support of Congress to members of the United States Armed Forces serving i...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2676-2677)
H.R.1062To require the President to report to Congress on the extent to which the Government of Iraq is f...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1474To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the sponsor of a prescription drug pla...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1584To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance cr...03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1586To repeal the Federal estate and gift taxes.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1610To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1466To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permit qualifying States to use a portion of the...03/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1398To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 to provi...03/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.RES.231Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on...03/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.699To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over ce...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.1304To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the depreciation classification of m...03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E443)
H.R.983To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communi...02/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1023To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entitie...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E343)
H.R.17To reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for oth...02/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1463, H1469)
H.RES.69Recognizing and honoring Benny Parsons and expressing the condolences of the House of Representat...02/07/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.73To protect the right to obtain firearms for security, and to use firearms in defense of self, fam...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.380To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.563To vacate further proceedings in the prosecution of certain named persons.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.J.RES.1Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.12Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohi...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.721To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for qualified timber gains.
01/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.689To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for the expedite...01/24/2007Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period ...
H.R.549To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-...01/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.510To terminate the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
01/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E130)
H.RES.48Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives by requiring transparency of record votes in t...01/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.60To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local gen...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.