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SOUDER, Mark Edward, a Representative from Indiana; born in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Ind., July 18, 1950; graduated from Leo High School, Leo, Ind., 1968; B.S., Indiana University, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1972; M.B.A., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., 1974; aide for United States Representative Dan Coats of Indiana, 1983-1984; minority staff director, House Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families, 1985-1988; aide for United States Representatives Dan Coats of Indiana, 1988-1989; aide for United States Senator Dan Coats of Indiana, 1989-1993; business owner; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1447Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
09/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1340Recognizing the 358th Fighter Group for its outstanding service and bravery during World War II a...08/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1331Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1399) to restore Second Amendment rights in the...07/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Souder. Petition No: 110-14. (Discharge petition text ...
H.R.6563To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require information on the value of any personal...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees o...
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.6287To amend title 38, United States Code, to change the method of determining the mileage reimbursem...06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3308To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 East Main Street in ...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.715Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
10/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3154To deter alien smuggling criminal enterprises.
08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6353To amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies.
10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
H.R.6849To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit pro...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.160To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to establish a battlefield acquisition g...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.R.5611To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.CON.RES.223Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.255Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religi...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.7157To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terres...09/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2106)
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.1122Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1262Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Commerce should use al...09/27/2008Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10215)
H.RES.1392Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1437Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "American Pharmacists Month" and ex...09/27/2008Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6646To require the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to provide deta...09/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.434Condemning the recent religious violence in India and calling on the Government of India to stop ...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.1435Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the 1938 occurrence of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Gla...09/23/2008Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1477Recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging ...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...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.R.6932To amend the Fair Housing Act to prevent discrimination relating to the display of religious symb...09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
09/15/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
H.RES.1200Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for th...09/15/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.5868To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the retention of members of the Armed Force...09/11/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Pearce. Petition No: 110-18. (Discharge petition text ...
H.R.6864To prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae and Fredd...09/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.6844To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the taxation of unemployment compensation f...09/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1744-1745)
H.R.6566To bring down energy prices by increasing safe, domestic production, encouraging the development ...09/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6295To enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony relating to operating or em...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.6691To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.2490To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in the maritime environment fo...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.6107To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leas...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Bachmann. Petition No: 110-15.
H.R.6108To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the o...07/30/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Porter. Petition No: 110-16.
H.R.3094To establish in the Treasury of the United States a fund which shall be known as the National Par...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-795.
H.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6023To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain forms of interference with military re...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6411To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.J.RES.89Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.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.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
H.RES.1358Honoring the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognizi...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6379To expedite the exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands, and for other purp...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.6486To prohibit the manufacture, marketing, sale, or shipment in interstate commerce of products desi...07/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1182Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American flags flown on Federal Governm...07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6432-6433)
H.R.6184To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of a national p...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6258To accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carb...07/10/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6453To amend the General Education Provisions Act to prohibit Federal education funding for elementar...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6459To establish an adoption process improvement pilot program.
07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.2208To provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects.
07/09/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Roskam. Petition No: 110-12. (Discharge petition text ...
H.R.6418To achieve greater national energy independence by terminating longstanding moratoriums on the do...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.R.2910To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3546To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 level...06/26/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5935To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carryi...06/26/2008Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight Discharged.
H.RES.970Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.RES.1231Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to rec...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.R.5656To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Kuhl (NY). Petition No: 110-10. (Discharge petition te...
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.RES.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.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.6125To provide a mechanism for the construction of petroleum refineries on military installations to ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6348To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income gain from the conversion ...06/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6329To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on brownfield sites in the United States, a...06/20/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.1282Encouraging the President to revoke the Executive memorandum banning energy production on America...06/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5734)
H.R.2279To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the Uni...06/18/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. English (PA). Petition No: 110-9.
H.RES.1219Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day....06/18/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/1...
H.R.6281To provide States with the resources needed to rid our schools of performance-enhancing drug use....06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6261To increase the maximum amount of financial assistance that an individual or household is eligibl...06/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.5454To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotr...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5709To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out ...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.6207To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of ...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3089To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission.
06/10/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Walberg. Petition No: 110-8. (Discharge petition text ...
H.R.6220To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to make non-union training programs eligible for Fe...06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1010Recognizing the importance of manufactured housing in the United States.
06/10/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5160-5162)
H.R.4008To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5971To require that ballots used in Federal elections be generally printed only in English and to ame...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.1076Calling upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct t...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.6102To reduce the amount of paperwork and improve payment policies for health care services, to preve...06/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5857To establish licensing and registration requirements for residential mortgage originators, improv...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5944To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for members of t...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6001To rebalance the United States energy portfolio, to increase and utilize the Nation's domestic en...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6091To amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under the Med...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.3681To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to advertis...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6048To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arran...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.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.6101To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the ability of medical professionals to pra...05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.357Encouraging all States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections.
05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.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.6079To direct the Secretary of State to submit a report outlining the steps taken and plans made by t...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6025To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the p...05/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E897-898)
H.R.6026Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and f...05/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.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.1512To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating ...05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5995To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the highway fuels taxes, to provide for a J...05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the ...
H.R.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5923To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable and advancable credi...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5960To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respec...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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.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.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.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.1170Commending Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita for his leadership and dedication to protecting...05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.5917To provide for the coordination of efforts in the development of viable efficient alternative fue...04/30/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.5761To withhold Federal financial assistance from each country that denies or unreasonably delays the...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5782To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for reciprocity in regard to the ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5793To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3192To provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.5821To amend title 10, United States Code, to close loopholes in the prohibition on the sale or renta...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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.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.5910To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human-animal hybrids.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1016Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr...04/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1135Expressing support for Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to reveal her commonsense plan to lower gasoli...04/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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.R.5516To increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and oth...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5839To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs.
04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1110Condemning Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of 26 United Sta...04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5595To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide den...04/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.R.5652To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to make certain changes in the Sentencing Guide...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.886Expressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Spring...04/14/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.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.5775To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to provide for specified civil penalti...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and 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.R.5737To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deduction for travel expenses to medi...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1070Expressing strong support for Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia to be extended invitations for memb...04/02/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E485)
H.R.5668To prohibit Federal government officials and employees from attending the opening ceremonies of t...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5673To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to direct the Secretary of Defen...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.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.R.5604To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of such title...03/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5591To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow nontaxable employer matching contributions to...03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1098To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...03/10/2008For Further Action See H.R.3224.
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.5559To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-te...03/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.4201To require State and local law enforcement agencies to determine the immigration status of all in...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.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.RES.931Expressing support for designation of February 17, 2008, as "Race Day in America" and highlightin...02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H570-571)
H.R.4344To amend section 435(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the definition of economic ...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.5180Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By...01/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.CON.RES.284Encouraging the President to proclaim 2008 as "The National Year of the Bible".
01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5126To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce individual income taxes by creating a new 5 ...01/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.R.5101To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the phasein of the deduction for domesti...01/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E63)
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.R.5134To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farm...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.R.4220To encourage the donation of excess food to nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to fo...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R.5085To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand expensing for small business.
01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E53-54)
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.5032To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ...01/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4995To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce corporate marginal income tax rates, and for...01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.925Condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, inclu...01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4577To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen student visa background checks and im...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.4900To reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, modernize firearms laws and r...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.CON.RES.235Regarding ending World Bank disbursements to Iran until the International Atomic Energy Agency ce...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.4852To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow funds provided under the program ...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.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.CON.RES.254Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood.
12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.888Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent histor...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.4651To amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to cover services provided to injured Federal wo...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2572)
H.R.4460To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health ...12/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4449To aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.997To declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English ...12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H14456-14462)
H.R.92To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish standards of access to care for veterans seek...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H14227)
H.R.4293To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for State and loc...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2489-2490)
H.R.4130To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible f...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.4146To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the availability of emergency medical care for ...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.262Expressing the sense of Congress regarding Saudi Arabia's policies relating to religious practice...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3958To amend title 31, United States Code, to require certain additional calculations to be included ...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.2784To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by termina...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
H.RES.821Condemning Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of ...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.