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Biography
HOBSON, David Lee, a Representative from Ohio; born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, October 17, 1936; graduated from Withrow High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1954; B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, 1958; J.D., Ohio State College of Law, Columbus, 1963; Ohio Air National Guard, 1958-1963; member of the Ohio state senate, 1982-1990, president pro tempore, 1988-1990; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Second and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1991-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6735To terminate the application of restrictions on exploration, development, and production of oil a...08/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.6616To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in X...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.1799To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private George...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1800To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private Philip...04/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.6982To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Aven...10/03/2008Message 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.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6707To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transact...09/27/2008Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1287Commending the Honor Flight Network, its volunteers, and donors, for enabling World War II vetera...09/22/2008Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.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.RES.1428Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, ...09/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.937Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services p...09/09/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7869-7870)
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.6150To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14500 Lorain Avenue in C...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1403Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Bolton Act of 1943, creating the Cadet Nurse Corps.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6107To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leas...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Bachmann. Petition No: 110-15.
H.RES.1279Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.
07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7340-7342)
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.4199To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton Aviatio...07/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.6342To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 440 2nd Avenue in Gallip...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.RES.1280Honoring and recognizing the life, achievements, and contributions of John Henderson McConnell. ...06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.6236To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.RES.923Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.J.RES.86Recognizing the efforts of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Ohio Department of Alcoho...05/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1055)
H.CON.RES.334Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
05/22/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.R.6048To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arran...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6026Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and f...05/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5400To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 160 East Washington Stre...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.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.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.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.RES.1005Supporting the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1847-1848)
H.CON.RES.315Supporting the idea that coalition victory in Iraq is possible.
03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.1003Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide increased accountability and transp...02/27/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.CON.RES.273Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
02/08/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S821)
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.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.4318To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the penalty on the understatement of taxpaye...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.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.4207To provide States with the incentives, flexibility and resources to develop child welfare service...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2784To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by termina...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
H.RES.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.1808To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charl...11/08/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4104Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related ...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
H.RES.728Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United ...11/06/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 728.
H.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2405To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for ceremonies on or near Independence D...10/24/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3052To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 954 Wheeling Avenue in C...10/24/2007Signed by President.
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.472Congratulating and commending the Wichita State University women's bowling team for winning the 2...10/22/2007Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3852To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R.3800To advance the adoption of nationwide interoperable health information technology and to improve ...10/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2108-2109)
H.RES.731Honoring Kelly Pavlik, the undisputed middleweight boxing champion, his trainer Jack Loew, Team P...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10738)
H.RES.669Recognizing and honoring the lifetime accomplishments of former Congressman Charles Vanik.
09/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.3584To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Child...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.544Expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people o...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 544.
H.R.3245To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center ...08/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
H.R.2077To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20805 State Route 125 in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2078To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14536 State Route 136 in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2750To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.CON.RES.143Concurrent resolution honoring National Historic Landmarks.
08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.3333To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic ...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2676To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and ...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2574To implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.
07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7712)
H.RES.189Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" s...06/25/2007Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2417To amend title 38, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide for an opport...06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.885To support the establishment of an international regime for the assured supply of nuclear fuel fo...06/19/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2580To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing t...06/06/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commer...
H.R.2365To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit damages and other remedies with respect to patent...06/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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.R.2380To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.
05/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2007To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the National Security Personnel System shal...05/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.100Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murder...05/01/2007Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.158Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to obse...05/01/2007Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.252Recognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming th...05/01/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 252.
H.R.1609To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi.
04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1845To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equ...04/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1673To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of passengers and crew members aboard ...03/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.231Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on...03/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.1419To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand tax-free distributions from individual retir...03/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.358To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and make permanent the Department of Veterans Af...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.1125To modify the age-60 retirement standard for certain pilots, and for other purposes.
02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.R.1023To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entitie...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E343)
H.R.563To vacate further proceedings in the prosecution of certain named persons.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.104Honoring and recognizing the life and accomplishments of the late Tom Mooney, president of the Oh...01/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.643To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastructure g...01/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.553To require the Secretary of the Army to operate and maintain as a system the Chicago Sanitary and...01/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R.82To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall...01/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.RES.33Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honoring them for their ...01/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.111To amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the Revised Statutes of the United States to pr...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.