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SMITH, Lamar Seeligson, a Representative from Texas; born in San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex., November 19, 1947; graduated from Texas Military Institute, San Antonio, Tex., 1965; B.A., Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1969; J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Tex., 1975; intern, Small Business Administration, Washington, D.C., 1969-1970; journalist; lawyer, private practice; member of the Texas state house of representatives, 1981-1982; Bexar County, Tex., commissioner, 1982-1985; elected as a Republican to the One Hundredth and to the nine succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1987-present); chair, Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (One Hundred Sixth Congress).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5642To increase the numerical limitation with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants for fiscal years 2008 and...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.4774To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10250 John Saunders Road...03/28/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.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.3156To control violent crime.
08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.499Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should rigorously en...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.490Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.R.2890To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a photovoltaic demonstration program, and for othe...07/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.2079To reduce the Nation's dependence on foreign sources of oil and reduce carbon emissions by promot...05/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.1326To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (co...03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
H.R.836To amend title 18, United States Code, to better assure cyber-security, and for other purposes. ...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.837To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect youth from exploitation by adults using the Int...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.3564To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conferen...07/22/2008Presented to President.
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.6323To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promot...07/17/2008Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R.6531To amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protectio...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1356Celebrating the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of Amer...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.4081To prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purpos...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6437To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North Texas Avenue i...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6509To provide for the continued performance of the functions of the United States Parole Commission....07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1478)
H.RES.1262Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Commerce should use al...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session 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.3721To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lore...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
07/15/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5517To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7231 FM 1960 in Humble, ...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6304To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...07/10/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1315Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
07/10/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.CON.RES.388Expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and the Federal Voting Assistance...07/08/2008Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Serv...
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.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.J.RES.96Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death fo...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6041To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal"....06/25/2008Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
H.R.6362To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the Secretar...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.R.6353To amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies.
06/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judicia...
H.RES.1250Honoring the Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing at Ellington Field for protecting the po...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.R.6063To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other pur...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
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.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.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.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.5593To amend title 5, United States Code, to make technical amendments to certain provisions of title...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.5938To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presid...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1251Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock a...06/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5940To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other pur...06/06/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5971To require that ballots used in Federal elections be generally printed only in English and to ame...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.6107To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leas...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6108To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the o...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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.J.RES.89Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.R.6090To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to ...05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.4279To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes.
05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3720To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 424 Clay Avenue in Waco,...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3988To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3701 Altamesa Boulevard ...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5889To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan wor...05/07/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.R.2774To support the research, development, and commercial application of solar energy technologies, an...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 1...
H.R.1777To amend the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 to make permanent the favorable treatment of...05/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.4193To provide for an automatic one-year extension of the authorizations of appropriations and direct...04/25/2008Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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.5903To redesignate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 200 East Wall Street ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
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.CON.RES.320Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging...04/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1030Recognizing the achievements of former Texas Tech University, Indiana University, and West Point ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.1095Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
H.R.5619To enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.RES.1061Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encou...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1860-1864)
H.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.CON.RES.270To make corrections in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1593.
03/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.R.1424To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
H.R.5545To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify Medicare physician reimbursement polici...03/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.CON.RES.281Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Indepe...02/13/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.954Honoring the life of senior Border Patrol agent Luis A. Aguilar, who lost his life in the line of...02/12/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H820-823)
H.R.4779To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contr...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4250To provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science parks to pr...01/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
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.934Congratulating the city of Baytown, Texas, on its 60th anniversary.
01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.2640To improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and for other purposes.
01/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.660To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and th...01/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3974To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 797 Sam Bass Road in Rou...12/26/2007Signed by President.
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.4175To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to data privacy and security, and for other p...12/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4780To enact title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs", as positive law....12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2599-2600)
H.RES.843Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to t...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15504-15507)
H.R.3753To increase the pay of Federal judges, and for other purposes.
12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4368To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special disposition rules for unused benefi...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.785Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas.
12/11/2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.4041To amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, to limit the duration of Federal consent de...12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.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.3013To provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorney work ...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.709Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library and Mu...11/13/2007Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1808To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charl...11/08/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3387To update and improve the codification of title 46, United States Code.
11/08/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-437.
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.770Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage publi...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 770.
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.4005To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent misrepresentation of their ages by on-line pred...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.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.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.R.3737To provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration util...10/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
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.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.R.2584To amend the Public Health Service Act to alleviate critical shortages of physicians in the field...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1149-1155)
H.R.2585To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify Medicare physician reimbursement polici...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11149-11155)
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.1943To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.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.RES.668Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central ...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 668.
H.R.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.CON.RES.216Recognizing the wine and winegrape industry of Texas for having an economic impact of $1,000,000,...09/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.3533To extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-State fi...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1908To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
09/11/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.
H.R.2954To strengthen enforcement of immigration laws, and gain operational control over the borders of t...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.CON.RES.204Expressing the sense of the Congress that States and local political subdivisions are not preempt...09/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2583To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a loan program for eligible hosp...09/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10062-10065)
H.R.3053To protect private property rights.
08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.3086To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide, in the case of certain widows and widowers who...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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.1425To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4551 East 52nd Street in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2688To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street i...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.R.3442To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by the...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.616Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Phoenix House, the success and contributions of Phoenix House...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1717To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a National Bio and Agro-defense Facility....08/01/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3234To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded heal...07/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.501Commending Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros for reaching 3,000 base hits as a Major League Base...07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.R.556To ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance o...07/26/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.519Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his ...07/23/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.553Mourning the passing of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and celebrating her life and contri...07/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 553.
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.3059To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes....07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.2726To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of conc...07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2797To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a Nationa...07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1522To promote the availability and use of the Federal student financial aid website of the Departmen...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.268Supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting marriage, and encouraging greater involvement of fat...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....06/26/2007Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
H.RES.416Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the public service of Tony Blair, ...06/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 416.
H.CON.RES.21Calling on the United Nations Security Council to charge Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with ...06/21/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2772To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the windfall elimination provision and pro...06/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2762To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I di...06/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.1767To amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to assure meaningful disclosures of the terms of rent...06/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
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...