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WATT, Melvin L., a Representative from North Carolina; born in Steele Creek, Mecklenburg County, N.C., August 26, 1945; York Road High School, Charlotte, N.C., 1963; B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C., 1967; J.D., Yale University School of Law, New Haven, Conn., 1970; lawyer, private practice; member of the North Carolina state senate, 1985-1987; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6164To establish a risk-reduction and accountability pilot program for the housing-related government...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5245To suspend temporarily the duty on acid black 107.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5246To suspend temporarily the duty on acid black 132.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5247To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Acid black 172.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5248To suspend temporarily the duty on acid blue 113.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5249To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-YY3-(Acetylamino)phenyl?amino?-1-amino-9,10-dihyd...02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5250To suspend temporarily the duty on acid orange 116.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5251To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse blue 56.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5252To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Direct Black 22.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5253To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse blue 60.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5254To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse blue 79:1.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5255To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse orange 30.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5256To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse red 60.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5257To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse red 73.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5258To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse red 167:1.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5259To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1/ 3-Phenyl-7-(4-propoxyphenyl)benzoY1,2-b:4,5-b?di...02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5260To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse yellow 64.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5261To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Reactive Black 5.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5262To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Reactive Blue 250.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4043To amend the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to preserve and...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...06/27/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6331)
H.CON.RES.370Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honorin...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6066To require, for the benefit of shareholders, the disclosure of payments to foreign governments fo...06/26/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1271Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...06/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3189To establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters, and for ...06/24/2008Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3 .
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.CON.RES.2Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and app...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.CON.RES.372Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions t...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6332To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6203To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure sufficient resources and increase efforts for re...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.3819To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.CON.RES.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.CON.RES.354Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/21/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/19/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.353Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.6062To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer reports and consumer infor...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.3397To amend the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to define environmental in...05/14/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4279To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes.
05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5818To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to States to acquire fo...05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3468To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1704 Weeksville Road in ...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3803To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3100 Cashwell Drive in G...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4211To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 725 Roanoke Avenue in Ro...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5830To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families...05/05/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-619.
H.R.5913To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for service of process over foreign nationals i...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5946To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for election day registra...05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.1169Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an inte...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797)
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.CON.RES.338Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.2634To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...04/23/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Numb...
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.1131Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5802To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.RES.1095Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
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.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1090Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.RES.1061Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encou...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1860-1864)
H.R.5633To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit certain discriminatory uses of consumer report...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1144To waive the non-Federal share of the cost of certain disaster assistance provided in connection ...03/10/2008For Further Action See Title 3, Sections 3501 and 3502 of H.R.2206.
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.1693To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the Distr...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5312To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of certain co...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.286Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th...03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.20To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi...03/05/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3...
H.R.4210To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Washington Avenue in...02/27/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.5507To require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of United States Armed Forces and co...02/27/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.5444Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ...02/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
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.973Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.5130To provide for the payment of interest on claims paid by the United States in connection with the...02/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.283Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
02/08/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.942Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H566-570)
H.RES.962Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5035To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eli...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5173To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.CON.RES.198Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the ne...01/23/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3524To reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing, and ...01/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.280Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4934To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4611To prohibit racial profiling.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2761To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purpos...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-160.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.900Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel ...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.4652To direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, and for other purpose...12/13/2007Referred to House Energy and Commerce
H.R.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.3609To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on ...12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3753To increase the pay of Federal judges, and for other purposes.
12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.661Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 661.
H.RES.826Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act...12/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826.
H.R.3915To amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountabilit...12/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3382To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North William Street...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2546To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina, as t...11/15/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.811Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to t...11/14/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13876)
H.CON.RES.211Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...11/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.760Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.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.RES.787Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United ...11/06/2007Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.247Expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in he...11/06/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comm...
H.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.550Congratulating the people of Ethiopia on the second millennium of Ethiopia, and for other purpose...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 550.
H.R.3846To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and crimina...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.757Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the rat...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.R.3678To amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to extend the moratorium on certain taxes relating to the I...10/31/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4026To prohibit election officials from requiring an individual to provide a photo identification as ...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.508To require United States military disengagement from Iraq, to provide United States assistance fo...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12136-12137)
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
10/25/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3929To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, concerning length and weight limitations for vehic...10/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/18/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.734Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the withholding of information rel...10/16/2007Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 734 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question s...
H.R.2895To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to p...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3652To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in busin...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.3820To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against income tax to facilitate t...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.654Congratulating the Phoenix Mercury for winning the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association (...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 654.
H.R.2828To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the...10/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
H.R.2003To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, de...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.954To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 365 West 125th Street in...09/28/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1943To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.210Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.178To reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections in correctional facilities, and for other...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10796)
H.CON.RES.140Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and ...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.RES.668Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central ...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 668.
H.R.3622To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant proper...09/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1940-1941)
H.R.2826To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained ...09/06/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.2015To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
09/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.575Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their continued c...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 575.
H.R.180To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.RES.618Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.49Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart ...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.121A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan sh...07/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 121.
H.RES.490Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.RES.551Acknowledging the progress made and yet to be made to rebuild the Gulf Coast region after Hurrica...07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.R.3139To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Perquimans River and its tributaries in ...07/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.556To ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance o...07/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2929To limit the use of funds to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of provi...07/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2470To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2516To protect inventoried roadless areas in the National Forest System.
07/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.3126To reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing, and ...07/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.519Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his ...07/23/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.563Honoring the life and achievements of Ronald H. Brown and commending the example that he set for ...07/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.2373To provide for adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public scho...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1688To amend the Social Security Act to provide health insurance coverage for children and pregnant w...07/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7827)
H.RES.208Resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the founding of Operation Smile.
07/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 208.
H.R.1338To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...07/11/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1702To reallocate funds toward sensible priorities such as improved children's education, increased c...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1828To establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter and remain ...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1971To provide for recruiting, selecting, training, and supporting a national teacher corps in unders...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2903To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for innovative teac...06/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.2926To authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing, to in...06/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.434Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Pasqualine J. Lawson of Denver, Colorad...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.800To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to...06/26/2007Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Numb...
H.R.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....06/26/2007Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
H.R.1281To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain deceptive practices in Federal electio...06/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.361Recognizing and honoring Jack Valenti and expressing the condolences of the House of Representati...06/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 361.
H.RES.477Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States...06/25/2007Mr. Donnelly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2702To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.2781To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to th...06/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.194Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6666)
H.R.1448To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to ...06/14/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.169Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
06/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2566To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analo...06/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1207)
H.RES.466Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Barbara Hillary, the first African-American woman on...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1367To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.422Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and econo...06/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 422.
H.R.2140To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the...06/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1427To reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for oth...05/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2536To require all public housing revitalization projects assisted under the HOPE VI program to meet ...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.CON.RES.161Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Dr. King's Launching of the Poor People's Campaign and Orga...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2457To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to permit individuals to r...05/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.53Recognizing the life of Lamar Hunt and his outstanding contributions to the Kansas City Chiefs, t...05/21/2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5489)
H.RES.417Expressing no confidence in the performance of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and urging the ...05/21/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.711To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that participants in the Tr...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.822To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the ...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1919To designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plate...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.916To provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.
05/16/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.2210To amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent and cure diabetes and to promote and improve th...05/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2169To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprise...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.1992To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made with sweat...05/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2046To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling faciliti...04/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.1415To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights.
04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.1921To affirm the religious freedom of taxpayers who are conscientiously opposed to participation in ...04/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.273Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.
04/17/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)