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COLE, Tom, a Representative from Oklahoma; born in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La., on April 28, 1949; graduated from Moore High School, Moore, Okla., B.A., Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, 1971; M.A., Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1974; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla., 1984; consultant; faculty, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla.; faculty, Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Okla.; staff, United States Representative Marvin (Mickey) Edwards of Oklahoma, 1982-1984; chair, Oklahoma state Republican party, 1985-1989; member of the Oklahoma state senate, 1988-1991; Oklahoma secretary of state, 1995-1999; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth and to the succeeding Congress (January 3, 2003-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1255Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
H.R.1337To provide for a feasibility study of alternatives to augment the water supplies of the Central O...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.6147To establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency, and for other purp...06/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
H.R.2849To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Chisholm Trail and Great Western Trail h...06/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.141Congratulating Miss Lauren Nelson for being crowned Miss America and thanking the participants in...02/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.22To make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Department o...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6982To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Aven...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-370.
H.R.6092To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in...10/07/2008Signed by 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.2786To reauthorize the programs for housing assistance for Native Americans.
10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
H.R.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.5335To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the inclusion of new trail segments, land ...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States, to authoriz...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1272Honoring and recognizing Alice Mary Robertson who, while a Member of Congress, became the first w...10/02/2008Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.CON.RES.386Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independen...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.388Expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and the Federal Voting Assistance...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
H.R.7157To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terres...09/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2106)
H.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.CON.RES.195Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be establis...09/27/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.RES.1042Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
09/23/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.CON.RES.417Expressing the sense of the Congress that the 110th Congress should not adjourn until comprehensi...09/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8280)
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.6566To bring down energy prices by increasing safe, domestic production, encouraging the development ...09/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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.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.6786To provide for the settlement of claims arising from the use and distribution of judgment funds p...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1700)
H.RES.1316Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LS...08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)
H.CON.RES.358Concurrent resolution commending the members of the Nevada Army and Air National Guard and the Ne...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.4841To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the So...07/31/2008Became Public Law No: 110-297.
H.R.6107To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leas...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Bachmann. Petition No: 110-15.
H.R.6108To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the o...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Porter. Petition No: 110-16.
H.RES.1391Prohibiting the House of Representatives from adjourning until it has approved a bill to establis...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6648To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow each individual a $500 credit to help with hi...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.J.RES.89Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.6583To amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act, the Indian Tribal Justice Act, the Indian Tribal ...07/23/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resource...
H.RES.1139Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men a...07/22/2008Mr. Abercrombie moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1202Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
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.6293To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a discretionary grant pr...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.2493To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels, and for ot...07/15/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-13. (Discharge petition text ...
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6379To expedite the exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands, and for other purp...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...07/09/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.6070To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the residency of spouses of military pe...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5656To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Kuhl (NY). Petition No: 110-10. (Discharge petition te...
H.RES.1051Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and l...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.2279To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the Uni...06/18/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. English (PA). Petition No: 110-9.
H.RES.1219Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day....06/18/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/1...
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.6207To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of ...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.3089To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission.
06/10/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Walberg. Petition No: 110-8. (Discharge petition text ...
H.R.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
06/06/2008Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
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.RES.1114Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6001To rebalance the United States energy portfolio, to increase and utilize the Nation's domestic en...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.RES.986Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were...05/22/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.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.6101To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the ability of medical professionals to pra...05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.5794To provide for the periodic review of the efficiency and public need for Federal agencies, to est...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.5797To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a qualified Roth contribution program under ...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6005To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the treatment of Indian tribal governments as S...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.1091Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest s...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3177)
H.RES.1113Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mothe...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3130-3131)
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.R.5974To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain hom...05/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E830)
H.CON.RES.341Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers,...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1043Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native America...04/29/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.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.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1016Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr...04/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5816To prohibit assistance for the Carter Center located in Atlanta, Georgia.
04/16/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations,...
H.R.5674To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the Bureau of Prisons to provide secure storage...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.994Expressing support for designation of a National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day.
04/14/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5775To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to provide for specified civil penalti...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5721To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a DSH redistribution pool from unexp...04/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5564To amend title 38, United States Code, to exclude an individual who has been convicted of committ...03/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.RES.953Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a m...03/12/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 953.
H.CON.RES.315Supporting the idea that coalition victory in Iraq is possible.
03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.5542To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary moratorium on enforcem...03/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.J.RES.67Supporting a base Defense Budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of gross domestic pro...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.366To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the "Ern...12/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4845To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude overtime pay from gross income.
12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.254Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood.
12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.J.RES.68To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United S...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.RES.848Recognizing and honoring Prevent Blindness America for its 100 years of dedication to preventing ...12/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.RES.748Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3584) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act...11/15/2007Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Aderholt. Petition No: 110-4. (Discharge petition text...
H.CON.RES.263To establish the Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform, and for other purposes.
11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.2784To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by termina...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
H.R.4133To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from being a...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.RES.786Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for mil...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.783Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs Nati...10/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.505To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native H...10/26/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.RES.680Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memo...10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 680.
H.R.3864To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insuranc...10/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3888To provide for a 5-year SCHIP reauthorization for coverage of low-income children, an expansion o...10/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
H.R.3585To honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.CON.RES.193Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety.
10/17/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3494To provide for enhanced Federal, State, and local assistance in the enforcement of the immigratio...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.R.3738To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set a cap on allocated funds for earmarks.
10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11304-11307)
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.RES.700Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3660To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the deduction for the health insurance...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.557Strongly condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for ignoring severe human rights abus...09/25/2007Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3614To authorize Western States to make selections of public land within their borders in lieu of rec...09/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.605Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
09/24/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2358To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in commemoration of Native Ameri...09/20/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3413To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relat...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3583To prevent Government shutdowns.
09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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.556Recognizing the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as "America's Nationa...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.RES.644Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to respecting the independent and prof...09/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.CON.RES.165Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
09/06/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.3138To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to update the definition of electronic...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2127To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 408 West 6th Street in C...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.541Recognizing the Marines of Company M (or "Mike Company") of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st ...08/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3457To require the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the Free File Alliance t...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.622Providing for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007.
08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.136Expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratical...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1357To require divestiture of current investments in Iran, to prohibit future investments in Iran, an...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/31/2007 H8859)
H.R.3026To authorize the Military Spouse Legacy Association, Inc., to establish a commemorative work on F...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8623)
H.R.3164To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Indian tribal governme...07/24/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Servic...
H.RES.565Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division of the question on the...07/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.RES.560Regarding the recent actions of Hugo Chavez and the Government of Venezuela.
07/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3090To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to limit to class II narcotics the required use of ...07/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3035To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jerry Lewis in recognition of his outstanding service to t...07/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2990To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the ...07/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2047To remove the 18 or 36 month limitation on the period of COBRA continuation coverage.
07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.178Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should expand trade opportunities wit...07/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2927To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.322To derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not harm human embryos.
06/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7063-7065)
H.R.156To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of dependency and indemnity com...06/19/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1120To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require recipients of universal service support for sc...06/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6408-6409)
H.R.2734To make the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and certain other tax benef...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 6/12/2007 H6245)
H.R.2706To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit which is dependent on enactmen...06/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.479To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for enforcement of clause 9 of rule...06/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.2578To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesses opera...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2580To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing t...06/06/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commer...
H.RES.216Commending the Juniata College volleyball team for winning the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyba...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2368To provide for updated and secure social security cards.
05/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.2332To strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to ad...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2275To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by rep...05/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2205To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payments from ...05/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2138To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the research credit and strength...05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2119To amend titles I and IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to modify the def...05/02/2007Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.2084To reform Federal budget procedures, to impose spending safeguards, to combat waste, fraud, and a...05/01/2007Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Ways and Mea...
H.R.2075To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 2013, and...04/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E888-889)
H.RES.179Expressing support for a National Foster Parents Day.
04/23/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1843To extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitati...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1937To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for qualified timber gains and to...04/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1884To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of optometrists in the Na...04/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1875To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Indian employment credit and...04/17/2007Referred 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)
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.RES.271Recognizing the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients, commending the efforts of the...04/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1757To adjust the weight limits of commercial motor vehicles.
03/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.1772To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credits for the installation of wind energy...03/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E718)
H.R.1840To restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualifie...03/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E721)
H.R.1399To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.473To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2674, E587-588)
H.R.511To pledge the faithful support of Congress to members of the United States Armed Forces serving i...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2676-2677)
H.R.1062To require the President to report to Congress on the extent to which the Government of Iraq is f...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1474To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the sponsor of a prescription drug pla...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1584To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance cr...03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1610To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1063To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvent...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1502To treat certain payments made by Edmond, Oklahoma, as satisfying its obligations under the water...03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.1514To establish and provide for the treatment of Individual Development Accounts, and for other purp...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E550)
H.R.1459To improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold used to d...03/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.1190To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Me...03/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1040To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the cur...03/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2160-2162)
H.R.419To provide assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses in 2005, 2006, or 2...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.650To provide for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program to determine the effe...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcomm