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BARROW, John, Representative from Georgia; born in Ga., October 31, 1955; graduated from Clarke Central High School, Athens-Clarke County, Ga., 1973; B.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., 1976; J.D., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1979; lawyer, private practice; Athens-Clarke, Georgia, city-county commissioner, 1990-2004; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Ninth Congress (January 3, 2005-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6956To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12877 Broad Street in Sp...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5997To amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder t...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.5918To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3009To enhance transparency of trading in over-the-counter derivatives in natural gas.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.5897To establish a health registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to fo...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.5090To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to permit a family member of a wounded veteran ...02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.CON.RES.304Expressing the sense of Congress that allowing motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate in t...02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.5089To reform the veterans' disability determination process by requiring the Secretary of Veterans A...01/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.RES.828Honoring the firefighters and other public servants who responded to the wildfires in south Georg...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.4072To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other p...11/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4039To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase, expand the availability of, and repeal th...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1473To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require child care providers t...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.3607To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the Hope Scholarship Credit by increasing th...09/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3608To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for interest on acquisition ind...09/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2427To require that an independent review of the efficiency and effectiveness of all headquarters off...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.2398To reauthorize and provide additional funding for essential agricultural research, extension, edu...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1106-1107)
H.R.1563To amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a minimum payment rate b...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1472To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the deductible and change the method of deter...03/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.1489To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to eliminate the remainder of the funding shortfall...03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.3480To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate punishment enhancements f...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.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...10/03/2008Mr. Skelton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.6849To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit pro...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112.
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.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.6604To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/01/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6092To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6847To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 Industrial Boulevard...09/30/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10129-10130)
H.CON.RES.416Commending Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
09/30/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
H.R.6859To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1501 South Slappey Boule...09/29/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.7176To prohibit the installation on a computer of certain "peer-to-peer" file sharing software withou...09/27/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
09/25/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.6960To establish the World War I centennial commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centenn...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6709To greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, econom...09/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.CON.RES.390Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
09/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.1776To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose ...09/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1159Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surv...09/09/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1338To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...08/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 929.
H.R.6782To create an electronic employment eligibility verification system to ensure that all workers in ...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, ...
H.R.6831To require certain metal recyclers to keep records of their transactions in order to deter indivi...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6691To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.RES.1332Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship program...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6578To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its rep...07/24/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7079-7093; text of measure as intro...
H.R.6581To appropriate funds for the provision of emergency financial assistance to producers and first h...07/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.6559To require automobile manufacturers to ensure that not less that 80 percent of the automobiles ma...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.R.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.984Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".
07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6416-6417)
H.R.6258To accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carb...07/10/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
07/09/2008Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.6377To direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to utilize all its authority, including its em...07/08/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 864.
H.R.6404To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.6210To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.6217To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.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.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.4008To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful...06/03/2008Signed by President.
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.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.R.3681To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to advertis...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.R.5632To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
05/20/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1144Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...05/20/2008The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.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.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.3532To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5815 McLeod Street in Lu...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3936To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 116 Helen Highway in Cle...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4203To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3035 Stone Mountain Stre...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.RES.1155Honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship.
05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3101-3102)
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5522To require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health stand...05/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1130Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Natio...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.578Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.892Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day"...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.R.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.3192To provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.CON.RES.292Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments.
04/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.21To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...04/23/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.981Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awarenes...04/22/2008Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.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.RES.1097Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2008, as National Child Abuse Preven...04/16/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2411)
H.RES.1111Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any funding provided by the United Stat...04/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2434-2440)
H.R.5036To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2289-2297; text of measure as repor...
H.R.5801To provide for direct access to electronic tax return filing, and for other purposes.
04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2464To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency ...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.310Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2833To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Publi...03/20/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5635To suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes.
03/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.4088To provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing la...03/11/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-5. (Discharge petition text w...
H.RES.924Congratulating Iowa State University of Science and Technology for 150 years of leadership and se...03/11/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and ...
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.5467To amend the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (31 U.S.C. 3321 note) in order to prevent ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.5536To require the Secretary of Commerce to prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of vessels ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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.944Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Ar...02/25/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1010-1013)
H.R.5469To provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields.
02/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.5473To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.5180Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By...01/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.RES.949Recognizing and commending the 100th Anniversary of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.
01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3963To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insuran...01/23/2008Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committees on Energy and Commerce a...
H.R.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.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.3470To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 744 West Oglethorpe High...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.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.881Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.
12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.4313To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an additional credit against income tax for t...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.267Calling on the President to commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio R...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2915To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps Scholarsh...12/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4204To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.
11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4231To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide mental health...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.719A bill to authorize additional appropriations for supervision of Internet access by sex offenders...11/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4176To enhance national security by restricting access of illegal aliens to driver's licenses and Sta...11/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.4198To provide for competitive grants for the establishment and expansion of programs that use networ...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3461To establish a public awareness campaign regarding Internet safety.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.4154To increase the insurance limitations on Federal insurance for bonds issued by the designated bon...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.R.1747To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require a national primary drinking water regulation for ...11/08/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1808To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charl...11/08/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3689To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer Institute...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.J.RES.54Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the ru...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
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.R.3995To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retard...10/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.726Calling on the President of the United States and the international community to take immediate s...10/29/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 726.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.CON.RES.172Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in...10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493)
H.RES.237Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.
10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 237.
H.R.3847To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the suspension of each provision of th...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.976An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health ...10/18/2007The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committee...
H.CON.RES.182Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for id...10/18/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.25Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than Ja...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.1721To increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entrapment ...10/15/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.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.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.3543To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3578To safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of United States ...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.RES.652Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship pass...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.R.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.630Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League Baseball Team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winn...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630.
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.3749To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a Drug-Free Workplace ...10/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2685To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and the Congressional Budg...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11147)
H.R.3676To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for a child safe viewing area within which cove...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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.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.RES.95Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the goals and ideals of Campus Fi...09/25/2007Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.634Encouraging participation in hunting and fishing, and supporting the goals and ideals of National...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 634.
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.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.1644To amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the definition of "supervisor" for purposes ...09/19/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.3419To establish an Office of Specialized Instructional Support Services in the Department of Educati...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3496To debar or suspend contractors from Federal contracting for unlawful employment of aliens, and f...09/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
H.RES.326Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 326.
H.R.3544To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
09/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3529To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent law the treatment of tax-exempt comb...09/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.