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KING, Peter T., a Representative from New York; born in New York, N.Y., April 5, 1944; B.A., St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., 1965; J.D., Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Ind., 1968; United States National Guard, 1968-1973; lawyer, private practice; deputy attorney, Nassau County, N.Y., 1972-1974; member of the Hempstead, N.Y., town council, 1977-1981; comptroller, Nassau County, N.Y., 1981-1993; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present); chair, Committee on Homeland Security (One Hundred Ninth Congress).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5531To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify criteria for certification relating to adva...07/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-764.
H.RES.1352Honoring Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President, for his invaluable contributions to this Nation ...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.4749To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention, to add...06/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
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.RES.1184Supporting the goals and ideals of the Knights of Pythias.
05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5979To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the national collection of data on stillbir...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R.5815To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a comprehensive national system for skilled c...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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.R.4031To establish a United States Boxing Commission to administer the Act, and for other purposes.
01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.4818To combat illegal gun trafficking, and for other purposes.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4750To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any enlistment, accession...12/17/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, ...
H.R.4147To direct the Attorney General to provide grants for the implementation of the Sex Offender Regis...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.R.3833To eliminate the backlog in performing DNA analyses of DNA samples collected from convicted child...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3785To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual reti...10/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3761To provide for certain tunnel life safety and rehabilitation projects for Amtrak.
10/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.CON.RES.200A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditiona...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3588To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with g...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3589To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance to certain service workers. ...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.214Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arth...09/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3536To provide for an awareness program, and a study, on a rare form of breast cancer.
09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3537To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish and provide a checkoff for a Breast and P...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.3488To require mobile phones containing digital cameras to make a sound when a photograph is taken. ...09/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.3353For the relief of Terrence George.
08/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.572Encouraging employers and online dating sites to use sex offender registries for background check...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.CON.RES.194Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the failure of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Pal...07/26/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2160To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide recruitment and retention incentives for vo...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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.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.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.769To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Governme...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.R.768To provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of f...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.1652To amend the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act to authorize the Federal T...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.1349To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 increase in income taxes on Social ...03/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.884To provide for the establishment of the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Co...02/28/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.1209To provide Capitol-flown flags to the immediate family of fire fighters, law enforcement officers...02/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.240For the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical.
01/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.525To amend the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 to require that, in o...01/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...07/25/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
07/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.RES.93Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act o...07/24/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in J...07/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
07/23/2008Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
H.RES.645Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism ...07/23/2008Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5949To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental to the ...07/22/2008Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-765.
H.R.6566To bring down energy prices by increasing safe, domestic production, encouraging the development ...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciar...
H.R.5975To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in ...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...07/17/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-762.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...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.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.423To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants for organizations to find missing adults.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.369Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 35th ann...07/15/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2490To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric...07/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-751.
H.R.4461To promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6098To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the financial assistance provided to State,...07/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-752.
H.R.6272To authorize discretionary appropriations to carry out the Service Members Occupational Conversio...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.CON.RES.32Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrori...06/25/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that publicly owned treatment works mo...06/24/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6165To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to assist individuals confronting high gasoline and di...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.1333To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air...06/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6321To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against income tax to a...06/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6288To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for tax-favored retirement health savings a...06/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1270-1271)
H.R.6299To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administ...06/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.RES.1127Resolution condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expre...06/18/2008Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6274To provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority un...06/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, f...
H.R.6282To increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals wit...06/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial S...
H.RES.1275Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.
06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1279Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.
06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.5352To protect seniors in the United States from elder abuse by establishing specialized elder abuse ...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.1063Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War w...06/10/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5139-5141)
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.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.5857To establish licensing and registration requirements for residential mortgage originators, improv...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6145To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to include within the certification required for certain ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.6089To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric ...05/21/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
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.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.1181Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast de...05/13/2008Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5937To facilitate the preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units.
05/08/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.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.CON.RES.317Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
05/07/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1172Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.341Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers,...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.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.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.3219To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.3989To amend the Clean Air Act to reduce mercury, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
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.5886To restrict the diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.2537To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purp...04/17/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.5711To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a floor for payment for ma...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5823To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their inc...04/16/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affair...
H.R.5606To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check syst...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5784To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against incom...04/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.5767To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Syste...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1038Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and honoring the Departm...04/10/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.2464To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency ...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.RES.1075Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese ...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1064Recognizing Gordon "Gordie" Howe on the occasion of his 80th birthday, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1069Condemning the use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.5615To provide parity under group health plans and group health insurance coverage in the provision o...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.CON.RES.315Supporting the idea that coalition victory in Iraq is possible.
03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.537Expressing support for the designation and goals of "National 9-1-1 Education Month", and for oth...03/10/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 537.
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.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.R.1216To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child i...02/28/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1401To improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the Unite...02/27/2008For Further Action See Titles XII, XIII, XIV and XV of H.R. 1.
H.R.2703To amend the Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act of 2004.
02/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.944Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Ar...02/25/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1010-1013)
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.3541To amend the Do-not-call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephone numbe...02/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-187.
H.R.5469To provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields.
02/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.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.985Expressing support for the designation of March 7 as National Information and Referral Services D...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5268To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.RES.965Condemning the actions and statements of Venezuelan president Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias.
02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
H.R.4453To establish a grant to increase enforcement of laws to prohibit underage drinking through social...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.4987To require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific ...01/31/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
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.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.RES.912Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming th...01/16/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 912.
H.R.4498To amend title III of the PROTECT Act to modify the standards for the issuance of alerts through ...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.1680To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the sale of ammonium nitrate to preve...12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 563 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764.
H.R.2761To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purpos...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-160.