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FOSSELLA, Vito John, (great grandson of James O’Leary), a Representative from New York; born in Staten Island, Richmond County, N.Y., March 9, 1965; graduated from Monsignor Farrell High School, Staten Island, N.Y.; B.S., Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., 1987; J.D., Fordham University Law School, New York, N.Y., 1994; lawyer, private practice; New York, N.Y., city council member; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth Congress, by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Susan Molinari, reelected to the four succeeding Congresses (November 4, 1997-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5906To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the expensing of certain real property.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.5670To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain hom...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4627To provide for the penalty-free use of retirement funds for mortgage relief.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4224To prohibit the Secretary of State from making a contribution to the United Nations until such ti...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4160To withhold certain highway funds if a State does not comply with certain requirements in issuing...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.3898To impose travel and other related restrictions on heads of state of countries that are state spo...10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3552To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of "refugee" spouse...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3723To establish the Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative.
10/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.3724To establish a National Commission on Entitlement Solvency.
10/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.345Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of New York.
07/25/2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.R.2460To protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging by merchants with respect to gas...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1409To establish a demonstration incentive program within the Department of Education to promote inst...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2459To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals a deduction for certain mass pu...05/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2346To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a process for determining whether a geog...05/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.1883To codify procedures regarding naturalization ceremonies conducted by the Secretary of Homeland S...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1440To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Men's Health.
03/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1439To provide for free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and parcels sent to members of...03/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.1020To authorize the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grants Program of the Department of Homeland Sec...02/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
H.RES.54Honoring Alexander Hamilton on the 250th anniversary of his birth.
01/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.970Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.R.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.6139To set schedules for the consideration of permits for refineries.
06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6340To designate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...06/16/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5975To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in ...06/12/2008Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.R.6092To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in...06/12/2008Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1220-1222)
H.R.6265To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, ...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1520To establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission, the Hudson-Fulton 400th Com...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.6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in J...06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1243Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, sup...06/09/2008Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.6199To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.138Supporting National Men's Health Week.
06/04/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5814To create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United States la...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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.6135To establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering stu...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6138To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources.
05/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.6132To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote the recycling of spent nucle...05/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget,...
H.R.6133To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production t...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6136To amend the Clean Air Act to authorize the President to waive any requirement for an applicable ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6137To remove the additional tariff on ethanol.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.334Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
05/22/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.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.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/15/2008S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
H.RES.1187Promoting global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the United States, Tu...05/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3196To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port...05/07/2008Signed 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.R.5942To ensure the continued and future availability of lifesaving trauma health care in the United St...05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.5958To make permanent the increases made by the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 in the loan limits for ...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5947To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a returning soldiers' bill of rights.
05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
H.RES.1130Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Natio...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.49Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.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.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.292Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments.
04/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.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.RES.1140Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.323Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. ...04/23/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
H.R.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
H.RES.981Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awarenes...04/22/2008Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.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.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.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5740To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...04/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.5753To prohibit the sale of kitchen ranges or ovens which do not include a design, bracket, or other ...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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.1198To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hea...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2063To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Educa...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.838Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his first apostolic visit to the United States.
04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3825To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and o...04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-570.
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.R.5686To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a survey to determine the level of compli...04/02/2008Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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.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.854Expressing gratitude to all of the member states of the International Commission of the Internati...03/11/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1459-1462)
H.CON.RES.315Supporting the idea that coalition victory in Iraq is possible.
03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.CON.RES.278Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008.
03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.5481To provide an additional 0.5 percent increase in the rates of military basic pay for members of t...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.CON.RES.295Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States A...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.297Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.
02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1216To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child i...02/28/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.255Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religi...02/27/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5425To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to extend the authorized ti...02/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.5443To improve defense cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.960Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII ...02/13/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.947Congratulating Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishi...02/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H783)
H.R.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
H.R.5148To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collect...02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.5152To authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E95)
H.R.5143To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coor...01/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5105To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxes by providing an alternative determinat...01/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H392)
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.916Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 916.
H.RES.937Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services p...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5031To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend relief from the alternative minimum tax.
01/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E42)
H.R.4901To amend the Federal Law Enforcement Pay Reform Act of 1990 to adjust the percentage differential...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
H.R.4826To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 88-40 164th Street in Ja...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.887Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.RES.695Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Fire Fig...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 695.
H.R.3326To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid cov...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486)
H.R.4266To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations concerning the safety and l...12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.1808To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charl...11/08/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3697To amend the Public Health Service Act to address antimicrobial resistance.
11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R.4116To provide for the issuance of a veterans health care stamp.
11/08/2007Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.RES.435Expressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahm...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 435.
H.R.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.CON.RES.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.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.2778To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3 Quaker Ridge Road in N...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2868To eliminate the exemption from State regulation for certain securities designated by national se...10/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.3566To permanently extend the waiver authority of the Secretary under the Higher Education Relief Opp...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.507To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.3543To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.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.687Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil ...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 687.
H.R.2905To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
10/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)
H.R.3726To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for real property taxes on the ...10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.954To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 365 West 125th Street in...09/28/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.690Expressing grave concern of the House of Representatives for Iran and Syria's continued and syste...09/27/2007Referred 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.R.1389To establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for other purp...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.25Calling on the Board of Directors of the National High School Mock Trial Championship to accommod...09/25/2007Mr. Holt 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.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.3562To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for real property taxes on the ...09/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.957To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand and clarify the entities against which sanction...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.1700To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT g...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2347A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.2707To reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.
08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.RES.617Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and for other pu...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.620Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Turkey should end its military occupati...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.49Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart ...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.3348To require the Secretary of State to withhold from the United States contribution to the regularl...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.RES.121A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan sh...07/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 121.
H.R.556To ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance o...07/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3116To establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interopera...07/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.964To protect users of the Internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable inf...07/17/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
H.R.1456To amend the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to allow for certain claims of nationals...07/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7961)
H.R.2220To permit educational agencies and institutions to disclose certain information to parents of stu...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2727To extend the current moratorium for small businesses complying with section 404 of the Sarbanes-...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.2852To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3007To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an exception to the 60-day limit on Me...07/11/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.467Condemning the decision by the leadership of the University and College Union of the United Kingd...07/11/2007Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.R.1655To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and ...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.186Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable v...06/27/2007Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7212; text: CR H7212)
H.CON.RES.176Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor...06/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.800To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to...06/26/2007Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Numb...
H.R.1065To streamline the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance, and for other purposes.
06/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.346To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
06/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6810)
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.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.RES.137Honoring the life and six decades of public service of Jacob Birnbaum and especially his commitme...06/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 137.
H.R.251To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification informa...06/13/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
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.295Recognizing the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and expressin...06/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 295.
H.R.2580To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing t...06/06/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commer...
H.R.2588To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the annual contribution limit for Coverdell ...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1076To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activi...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2074To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or...06/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.567To ensure Pell Grant eligibility for any student whose parent or guardian died as a result of per...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2370To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of financial security...05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1075)
H.R.2380To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.
05/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.471To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respec...05/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5058)
H.R.2312To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends.
05/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.71Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressi...05/15/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2291To grant immunity from civil liability to any person who voluntarily notifies appropriate securit...05/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2303To provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men and wom...05/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.68Honoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Sp...05/11/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2241To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to prevention and treatment of diabetes, and ...05/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1000)
H.R.2253To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of the tentative minimum tax for no...05/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.117Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown.
05/09/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.291Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/08/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 291.
H.RES.264Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honori...05/07/2007Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2131To amend the Public Health Service Act and title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a ...05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.356Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedon...05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2046To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling faciliti...04/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.RES.125Expressing deep concern over the use of civilians as "human shields" in violation of internationa...04/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 125.
H.RES.240Urging all member countries of the International Commission of the International Tracing Service ...04/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 240.
H.CON.RES.131Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
04/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.119Supporting the mission and goals of National Cri