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EHLERS, Vernon James, a Representative from Michigan; born in Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minn., February 6, 1934; educated at home by his parents; attended Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1952-1956; A.B., University of California, Berkeley, Calif., 1956; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, Calif., 1960; teaching and scientific research, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, 1956-1966; professor of physics, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1966-1983; commissioner, Kent County, Mich., 1975-1983; member of the Michigan state house of representatives, 1983-1985; member of the Michigan state senate, 1985-1993; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Third Congress by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6460To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment conta...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1524Requiring the use of a bipartisan panel of Members in the selection of an individual for appointm...10/02/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.5479To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 North Kidd Street in...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1170Commending Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita for his leadership and dedication to protecting...05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.4278To extend the temporary suspension of duty on yttrium oxides having a purity of at least 99.9 per...12/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3313To amend provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 relating to mathematics...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.485Expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald J...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.CON.RES.128Authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the Unite...05/24/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2360To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to meet Federal guidelines for the o...05/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.35To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the use of science assessm...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.38To amend the Head Start Act to improve the math and science readiness of disadvantaged children. ...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.325To create or adopt, and implement, rigorous and voluntary American education content standards in...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.412To require an independent evaluation of distance education programs.
05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1350To establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.
03/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.250To provide for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.260To establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to support e...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.255To establish an interagency committee to coordinate Federal manufacturing research and developmen...01/31/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
H.R.286To amend the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to require Federal agencies to impose certain requirem...01/31/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
H.RES.15Mourning the passing of President Gerald Rudolph Ford and celebrating his leadership and service ...01/11/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H392-393)
H.R.36To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage teachers to pursue teaching math and scie...01/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E33)
H.R.37To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage businesses to improve math and science ed...01/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E33)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5159To establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the C...10/09/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-355.
H.R.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.6296To extend through 2013 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money pen...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1424A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...10/03/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
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.6323To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promot...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.RES.1272Honoring and recognizing Alice Mary Robertson who, while a Member of Congress, became the first w...10/02/2008Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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.CON.RES.405Recognizing the first full week of April as "National Workplace Wellness Week".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.408Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as "Rail Town USA".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.CON.RES.435Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall on December 2, 2008, for ceremonies and activities held ...10/02/2008Committee on House Administration discharged.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5940To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other pur...09/27/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral...
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.1392Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1437Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "American Pharmacists Month" and ex...09/27/2008Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
H.RES.1451Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.
09/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9306)
H.R.6577To express the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resource...09/22/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-863.
H.RES.1390Expressing support for the designation of a 4-H National Youth Science Day.
09/22/2008Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...09/19/2008Committee on Armed Services discharged.
H.R.6627To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out certain constructio...09/18/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1335Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State veterans homes.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8351-8352)
H.CON.RES.418Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Project SEED Program.
09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
H.RES.1445Commending the General Motors Corporation on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
09/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
09/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6608To provide for the replacement of lost income for employees of the House of Representatives who a...09/12/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.1847To amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition...09/11/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-841.
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.RES.1307Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and...09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.2272To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of t...09/08/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral ( April...
H.R.6836To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 Merriman Road in Gar...09/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6085To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6696To authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial, in the District of...08/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.6656To provide for the joint appointment of the Architect of the Capitol by the Speaker of the House ...07/31/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.6763To amend the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to extend the expiration...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.CON.RES.395Authorizing the printing of an additional number of copies of the 23rd edition of the pocket vers...07/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.6204To expand the boundaries of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve and...07/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1202Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1358Honoring the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognizi...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.1286To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Rout...07/10/2008DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1317, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten...
H.R.4174To establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring p...07/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.1313Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and hon...07/10/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.RES.970Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1333To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air...06/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.RES.1002Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".
06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
H.R.1126To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5972To make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the Uni...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
H.RES.1246Congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship.
06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1180Resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologis...06/04/2008Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6104To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
H.RES.1076Calling upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct t...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.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.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.CON.RES.357Encouraging all States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections.
05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.352Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purpos...05/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5493To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may be...05/07/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.CON.RES.345Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty.
05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.362To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other p...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Inroduction and Referral ...
H.R.1867To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Founda...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral...
H.R.1868To authorize appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for fiscal yea...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (Feb...
H.R.4847To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee by Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (Oct...
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.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.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.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.RES.1079Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
04/29/2008Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.4226To accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a ma...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
H.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1146Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Joint Commission shou...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.906To promote and coordinate global change research, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-605, Part I.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
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.R.5179To establish in the Department of Education an Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1116Honoring the life of Claude Denson Pepper, distinguished former Senator and Representative from F...04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.1068Permitting active duty members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to a Congressional liaison of...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2298)
H.CON.RES.327Congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5606To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check syst...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.5161To provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology T...04/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-576, Part I.
H.R.1198To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hea...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.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.R.5737To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deduction for travel expenses to medi...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.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.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.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.5644To provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects.
03/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.CON.RES.313Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the 5 years of service ...03/11/2008Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.1098To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...03/10/2008For Further Action See H.R.3224.
H.R.5462To amend title 10, United States Code, to deny Federal funds for any State or city, county, or ot...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.4157To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.966Honoring African American inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and signifi...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.987Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.917Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.
02/13/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 917.
H.R.4344To amend section 435(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the definition of economic ...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.908Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 908.
H.RES.916Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 916.
H.RES.932Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008 as "Nationa...01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 932.
H.R.4220To encourage the donation of excess food to nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to fo...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R.3690To provide for the transfer of the Library of Congress police to the United States Capitol Police...01/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4009To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 567 West Nepessing Stree...12/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
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.888Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent histor...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.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.1429To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other pu...12/12/2007Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.215Supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated Ext...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4449To aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.CON.RES.147Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.4273To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Alpena, Michigan, as the "Lieutenant Co...12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.2276To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 North Main Street in...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3446To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 East Michigan Avenue...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2602To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in Iron Mountain, Michigan, as the "O...11/16/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4130To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible f...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.4248To ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychi...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2450)
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.3979To increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with gre...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.RES.335Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.365Resolution honoring San Jose' State University for its 150 years of commitment to public higher e...11/13/2007Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.767To protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats at national w...11/08/2007Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:...
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.4061To allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341)
H.R.4105To impose a moratorium on the use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Prog...11/07/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.R.3972To amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to exempt from the m...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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.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.234Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the human rights of refuge...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3934To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain foo...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.680Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memo...10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 680.
H.RES.751Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.
10/22/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 751.
H.R.3637To direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainability p...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.970To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the distribution of the drug de...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.725Recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 725.
H.R.2185To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide debt relief to developing countr...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.448Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3807To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and extend certain renewable energy and en...10/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2119)
H.R.3779To require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates....10/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.687Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil ...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 687.
H.R.3738To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set a cap on allocated funds for earmarks.
10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11304-11307)
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.CON.RES.203Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.
10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.1302To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.584Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/25/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10774)
H.RES.605Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
09/24/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3197To provide for grants from the Secretary of Education to State and local educational agencies for...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3282To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to coverage for ...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3414To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend eligibility for Federal TRIO programs to memb...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3533To extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-State fi...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2808To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to allow leave...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.2862To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish an accurate and reliable...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2864To amend the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding school li...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.601To expand the definition of independent student in the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include ho...09/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10267)
H.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direc