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FRANKS, Trent, a Representative from Arizona; born in Uravan, Montrose County, Colo., June 19, 1957; attended Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kans.; business owner; member of the Arizona state house of representatives, 1985-1987; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth Congress and to the succeeding Congress (January 3, 2003-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.7016To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race, and for other purposes...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1140Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.RES.840Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.
12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.139Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of...07/24/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2376To prohibit the rewarding of suicide bombings, to prohibit terrorist kidnappings and sexual assau...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.R.2507To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Secu...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.1594To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, as ...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-354.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented 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.6717To terminate or provide for suspension of the application of Federal laws that restrict explorati...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.5443To improve defense cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.R.6146To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamat...09/29/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.7071To establish a commission to recommend the elimination or realignment of Federal agencies that ar...09/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2076)
H.RES.1262Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Commerce should use al...09/27/2008Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10215)
H.CON.RES.432Urging the expedient relocation of the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
09/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1451Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.
09/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9306)
H.RES.1482To condemn the efforts of the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations and the United Nations...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1475Recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitude to the memb...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6955To suspend contributions by the Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortg...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1356Celebrating the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of Amer...09/18/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.6932To amend the Fair Housing Act to prevent discrimination relating to the display of religious symb...09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1255Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
H.RES.1450Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require officers and employees of the House...09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.RES.1383Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria.
09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6696To authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial, in the District of...08/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.6813To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens may ...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, ...
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
H.R.6737To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with children attending an elemen...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.1248Resolution recognizing the service of the USS Farenholt and her crew who served the United States...07/30/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1351Resolution expressing support for the United Nations/African Union Hybrid operation in Darfur (UN...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7347-7350)
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.R.6023To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain forms of interference with military re...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.RES.1128Expressing support of the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.295Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States A...07/17/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6527To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to exempt any solar energy project on land...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.2297To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.6384To provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence.
07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6463To terminate or provide for suspension of the application of Federal laws that restrict explorati...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.6453To amend the General Education Provisions Act to prohibit Federal education funding for elementar...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1325Honoring the life of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., distinguished former Senator from North Carolina...07/10/2008Committee on House Administration discharged.
H.RES.1330Commending the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in District of Columbia ...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.6418To achieve greater national energy independence by terminating longstanding moratoriums on the do...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings 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.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.RES.1303Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expressio...06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1325)
H.R.6140To delay any presumption of death in connection with the kidnapping in Iraq or Afghanistan of a r...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2515To authorize appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation to carry out the Lower Colorado River M...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
H.R.1662A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to seek limited reimbursement for site security...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5267To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
06/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.J.RES.81Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.1076Calling upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct t...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.5552To require a report on the efforts of the United States Government to increase border security. ...05/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.RES.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.R.2885To amend the Credit Repair Organizations Act to clarify the applicability of certain provisions t...05/20/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.357Encouraging all States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections.
05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5955To provide for comprehensive health reform.
05/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.789Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing se...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3857)
H.R.6025To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the p...05/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E897-898)
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.5923To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable and advancable credi...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.1179Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China and all ...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.CON.RES.342Expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restric...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5961To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to place a general eligibility ceiling of ...05/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1011Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund...05/05/2008Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1171Congratulating the on-premises sign industry for its contributions to the success of small busine...05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.5911To repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels.
04/30/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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.5782To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for reciprocity in regard to the ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.R.5908To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a permanent zero percent capital gains rate...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5910To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human-animal hybrids.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5440To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...04/23/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Fossella. Petition No: 110-7.
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.5515To amend the Social Security Act to prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited toward bene...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.5677To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation into the United States of plastinated...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.RES.1110Condemning Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of 26 United Sta...04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5783To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federa...04/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.886Expressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Spring...04/14/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.5759To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Governme...04/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2212)
H.R.5776To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain distributions fro...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1020Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, esp...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5731To prohibit offices of the legislative branch from entering into a contract for the provision of ...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.5699To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to protect uncompensated Internet activity by ...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.5673To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to direct the Secretary of Defen...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.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.5646To protect the second amendment rights of individuals to carry firearms and ammunition in units o...03/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.5596To extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation.
03/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5616To provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless the Comptroller Gen...03/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.RES.1057Commemorating the 25th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative spee...03/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs,...
H.RES.991Recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, ...03/13/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1684)
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.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.CON.RES.315Supporting the idea that coalition victory in Iraq is possible.
03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.1027Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strike rule XXVIII, popularly known as the ...03/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.R.5462To amend title 10, United States Code, to deny Federal funds for any State or city, county, or ot...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.958Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the patriotic and professional men ...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.959Supporting the Adopt-a-Platoon program, which encourages support to deployed soldiers through let...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5513To reduce youth usage of tobacco products, to enhance State efforts to eliminate retail sales of ...02/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5490To reform the program for rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1...02/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.4157To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5131To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for the destruction of memor...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5233To extend for two years the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for H-2...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5434To protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks.
02/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.5405To protect seniors from identity theft and strengthen our national security by providing for the ...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.5445To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase Medicare payments for physi...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3679To prohibit discrimination in State taxation of multichannel video programming distribution servi...02/14/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5124To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to provide for t...02/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.R.5450To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under secti...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5222To rescind funds appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, for the City of Berke...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R.4181To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savi...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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.5175To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the withholding of income and social securit...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.284Encouraging the President to proclaim 2008 as "The National Year of the Bible".
01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5109To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic g...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.906Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
H.RES.916Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 916.
H.RES.939Condemning the glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetori...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5032To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ...01/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4995To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce corporate marginal income tax rates, and for...01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4842To provide for only prospective effect of certain amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.CON.RES.235Regarding ending World Bank disbursements to Iran until the International Atomic Energy Agency ce...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.4781To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from authorizing honor guards to participate in fun...12/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.4852To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow funds provided under the program ...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.CON.RES.261Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet," launch...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.RES.888Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent histor...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.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.4460To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health ...12/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.847Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
12/11/2007Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.997To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English ...12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H14456-14462)
H.R.3791To modernize and expand the reporting requirements relating to child pornography, to expand coope...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4311To authorize States to use funds provided for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to prov...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4337To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals an above-the-line deduction for c...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.4223To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a pe...
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.RES.821Condemning Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of ...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.CON.RES.250Supporting Taiwan's membership in appropriate international organizations such as the United Nati...11/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3806To amend title 18, with respect to certain crimes affecting national security, and for other purp...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2878To amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to provide incentives for the prompt payments...11/01/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.CON.RES.230Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.234Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the human rights of refuge...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.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.776Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that rescission bills always be con...10/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.3941To amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize a State that has a structurally deficient bri...10/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.3947To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carryforward of unused benefits in he...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.680Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memo...10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 680.
H.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.3908To direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and th...10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.758Urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also Chairman of his Fatah party, to...10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.761Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violation of the human rights ...10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3844To establish the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan.
10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3818To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the alternative minimum tax on individuals a...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.405Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for implementation of the July 8, 2...10/09/2007Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.705Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Chinese Communist Party should be c...10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.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.CON.RES.207Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military servic...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.CON.RES.218Expressing the sense of Congress regarding United States immigration and border security laws.
09/24/2007Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary...
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)