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PETRI, Thomas Evert, a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Marinette, Marinette County, Wis., May 28, 1940; graduated from Lowell P. Goodrich High School, Fond du Lac, Wis., 1958; A.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1962; J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Mass., 1965; clerk to United States Judge James Doyle of the Western District of Wisconsin, 1965; lawyer, private practice; Peace Corps volunteer, 1966-1967; White House aide, 1969-1970; member of the Wisconsin state senate, 1973-1979; delegate to the Republican state conventions, 1973 to present; unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States Senate in 1974; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-sixth Congress to fill the vacancy due to the death of United States Representative William A. Steiger, and reelected

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1278Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should lea...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1238-1239)
H.R.5934To amend title 49, United States Code, to require that fuel surcharges collected by a motor carri...05/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.4686To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs of engines to ...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3979To increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with gre...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4035To study, pilot, and implement a comprehensive, structural, market-based reform to the Federal Fa...10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2292)
H.R.2465To allow for the consolidation of Federal student loans into a single direct income-contingent lo...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2004To establish and strengthen postsecondary programs and courses in the subjects of traditional Ame...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.711To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that participants in the Tr...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1827To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that reimbursements for costs of using pass...03/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E716)
H.R.1482To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit and a deduction for small politica...03/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E518)
H.R.1298To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require persons conducting Federal election...03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E440)
H.R.795To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of...02/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008Mr. Skelton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112.
H.CON.RES.405Recognizing the first full week of April as "National Workplace Wellness Week".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6460To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment conta...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6984To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement progr...09/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5788To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications usi...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-900.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1494Recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Christian Science Monitor newspaper.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1481Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Christian Science Monitor newspaper.
09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6577To express the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resource...09/22/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-863.
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...09/19/2008Committee on Armed Services discharged.
H.R.6709To greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, econom...09/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.RES.1372Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and recognizing the part...09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
09/15/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
09/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1847To amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition...09/11/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-841.
H.CON.RES.411Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expr...09/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in J...09/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.RES.1307Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and...09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6744To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that certain laminated woven bags be marked with the c...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6745To amend title II of the Social Security Act reestablish the Social Security Administration's exp...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6632To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reform various programs and activi...07/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Financial S...
H.R.5607To provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state sec...07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.6493To amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety.
07/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.1202Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.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.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.RES.1088Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vi...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1080Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air ...07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6421-6422 Text: CR H6421)
H.R.5270To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the...07/08/2008Provisions extending both AIP program and tax authority from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2...
H.R.6327To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the...06/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.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.1283Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit L...06/24/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1273Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human rights crisis of Laotian...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.RES.1137Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
H.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.R.2881To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Admin...05/07/2008Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 383.
H.R.5976To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for oth...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5977To amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder t...05/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.1016Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr...04/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5629To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar bio...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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.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.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.5635To suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes.
03/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5573To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.936Resolution reaffirming the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for Albert Gallatin's nationa...03/12/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.5228To protect employees from invasion of privacy by employers by prohibiting video and audio monitor...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5532To improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of F...03/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.1032Recognizing former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement fr...03/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5535To amend the Peace Corps Act to provide continued funding for the Peace Corps, to increase the re...03/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1226)
H.RES.698Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Congressional Cemetery.
03/04/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1200-1201)
H.R.4464To ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.4930To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Ar...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.935Honoring the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt's Conference of Governors, support...01/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E61)
H.RES.772Recognizing the American Highway Users Alliance on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, and for ...01/22/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 772.
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.2408To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Green Bay, Wisconsin, as the...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.J.RES.15Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy.
12/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.RES.542Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the Natio...12/18/2007Considered as unfinished business.
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.RES.856Expresses heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Omaha, Nebraska, on...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15476-15477)
H.R.4343To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial a...12/14/2007Became Public Law No: 110-135.
H.CON.RES.215Supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated Ext...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.997To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English ...12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H14456-14462)
H.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.RES.335Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.808Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
11/13/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 808.
H.R.1808To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charl...11/08/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4104Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related ...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
H.R.4126To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the depreciation recovery period for certain...11/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.786Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for mil...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.784Recognizing and honoring, in community post offices, the service of men and women of the U.S. Arm...10/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.CON.RES.172Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in...10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493)
H.R.3502To provide for the prompt implementation of those recommendations of the President's Commission o...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.3874To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the recognition period for built-in gains fo...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.524Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Diamond-Blackfan Anemia.
10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.697Commending Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre for establishing a National Football League ...10/09/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3738To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set a cap on allocated funds for earmarks.
10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11304-11307)
H.R.3771To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the graduated income tax rates that ap...10/04/2007Referred 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.3740To encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by es...10/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.657Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe...10/02/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 657.
H.R.3660To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the deduction for the health insurance...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.584Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/25/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10774)
H.RES.605Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
09/24/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2720To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reform commodity programs and to i...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2862To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish an accurate and reliable...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.644Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to respecting the independent and prof...09/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.601To expand the definition of independent student in the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include ho...09/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10267)
H.CON.RES.165Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
09/06/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.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.RES.622Providing for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007.
08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.2750To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.CON.RES.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.3276To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny refinery expensing to owners of refineries tha...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1707)
H.R.3303To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for police officers and profes...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1700)
H.CON.RES.187Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dumping of industrial waste into the Great Lakes. ...07/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2289To establish an adolescent literacy program.
07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2679To authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Robert...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.2680To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of Robert M. La Follette,...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.2940To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to discretionary determi...07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.2875To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a technical correction to the amen...07/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1363To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1551To reauthorize Department of Agriculture conservation and energy programs and certain other progr...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1608To expand college opportunities by significantly simplifying the Federal student aid application ...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1687To provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet requirem...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.322To derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not harm human embryos.
06/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7063-7065)
H.R.1010To ensure that Federal student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible in order to provide...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.RES.212Recognizing and honoring the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the National Association for Col...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.412Expressing gratitude to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duk...06/05/2007Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.430Calling for Iran to immediately release five dual Iranian-American citizens currently being held ...06/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 430.
H.R.2315To enhance the State inspection of meat and poultry in the United States, and for other purposes....05/31/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.2550To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to recreational vessels.
05/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.2423To provide for the management and treatment of ballast water to prevent the introduction of nonin...05/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.RES.171Honoring the Marquis de Lafayette on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of his birth.
05/22/2007Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.811To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot und...05/16/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-154.
H.R.2329To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the purchase ...05/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.352Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week.
05/15/2007Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.241To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and cho...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.324To increase the minimum wage, to provide access to health care coverage to employees of small bus...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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.R.1760To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.158Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to obse...05/01/2007Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1937To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for qualified timber gains and to...04/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1609To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi.
04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1000To award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unpreceden...04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1845To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equ...04/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1730To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure proportional representation of rural in...03/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.282Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should...03/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1399To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1707To suspend the authority for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (the succe...03/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.1647To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for purposes o...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1350To establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.
03/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.511To pledge the faithful support of Congress to members of the United States Armed Forces serving i...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2676-2677)
H.R.1062To require the President to report to Congress on the extent to which the Government of Iraq is f...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1371To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to provide producers on a farm with g...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
H.R.1584To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance cr...03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1610To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1565To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the conversion of leadership PAC f...03/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.1507To ensure that proper information gathering and planning are undertaken to secure the preservatio...03/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.1493To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to public transportation agencies, ov...03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.1506To increase fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes.
03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.CON.RES.91Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the d...03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1498To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle...03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E529)
H.R.1356To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Admin...03/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
H.RES.89Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as Dutch-Am...03/12/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.1452To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the disclosure of certain informati...03/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E504)
H.RES.231Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on...03/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.1419To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand tax-free distributions from individual retir...03/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.303To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain additional retired members of the Armed ...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.618To implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the rig...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.743To make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electron...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.1264To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contributions to fu...03/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.896To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for the pass through of all chi...02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.910To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to make certain modifications to the trade adjustment assistance p...02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.1127To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to allow United States manufacturers that use products subject to...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1023To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entitie...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E343)
H.R.260To establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to support e...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.894To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply certain requirements regarding the di...02/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.69Recognizing and honoring Benny Parsons and expressing the condolences of the House of Representat...02/07/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.801To amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to require applica...02/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R.83To amend section 42 of title 18, United States Code, popularly known as the Lacey Act, to add cer...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.380To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.506To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and acces...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.552To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation an...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.741To provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, treatment, ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.J.RES.1Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.59Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineeers Week, and for other purposes.
01/31/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1068-1069)
H.R.721To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for qualified timber gains.
01/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.84Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Glenn Curtiss's achievement of record-breaking speed and his...01/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H915)
H.R.219To amend title II of the Social Security Act to ensure the integrity of the Social Security trust...