Senator John cornyn
S.CON.RES.88 : A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restricting women's access to medications containing estriol does not serve the public interest.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 6/10/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 6/10/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3011 : A bill to amend the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site Act of 1991 to expand the boundaries of the historic site, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/13/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3033 : A bill to protect investors by fostering transparency and accountability of attorneys in private securities litigation.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/19/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and
S.3073 : A bill to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (24)
Committees: Senate Rules and Administration
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.2839 : A bill to provide emergency relief for United States businesses and industries currently employing temporary foreign workers and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 4/10/2008) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 4/10/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2852 : A bill to provide increased accessibility to information on Federal spending, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 4/14/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.2878 : A bill to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to provide for specified civil penalties for violations of that Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 4/17/2008) Cosponsors (10)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 4/17/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2917 : A bill to strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, to establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 4/24/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.466: A resolution honoring the life of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 2/29/2008) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 2/29/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.2729 : A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify Medicare physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 3/6/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 3/6/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2832 : A bill to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to reimburse State and local governments for expenses incurred by such governments in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating the Lower Rio Grande Valley Flood Control Project.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 4/9/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 4/9/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senator kay bailey hutchison
S.3031 : A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/19/2008) Cosponsors (11)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2972 : A bill to reauthorize and modernize the Federal Aviation Administration.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/2/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2008 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 726.
S.2536 : A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts to the United States in the case of veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 1/22/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/22/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2550 : A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts owed to the United States by members of the Armed Forces and veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 1/23/2008) Cosponsors (18)
Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2575 : A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 1/30/2008) Cosponsors (21)
Committees: Senate Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 1/30/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.CON.RES.71 : A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D..
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 3/13/2008) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 3/14/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Representative Louie Gohmert
H.R.5462 : To amend title 10, United States Code, to deny Federal funds for any State or city, county, or other political subdivision of a State that prohibits or unduly restricts the establishment or operation of a military recruiting office.
Sponsor: Rep Gohmert, Louie [TX-1] (introduced 2/14/2008) Cosponsors (46)
Committees: House Armed Services; House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 2/29/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Representative Ted Poe
H.RES.1165 : Honoring the life and accomplishments of the actor Jimmy Stewart and the contributions he made to the Nation on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1132 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 4/22/2008) Cosponsors (68)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/1/2008 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.RES.1165 : Honoring the life and accomplishments of the actor Jimmy Stewart and the contributions he made to the Nation on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.925 : Condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices.
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 1/16/2008) Cosponsors (15)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/16/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.945 : Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March 2008 as "National Criminal Justice Month".
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 1/28/2008) Cosponsors (9)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/4/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4973 : To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property.
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 1/15/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/4/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5131 : To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property.
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 1/23/2008) Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5498 : To increase the cap on the obligation of receipts for the Crime Victims Fund.
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 2/26/2008) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/26/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5517 : To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7231 FM 1960 in Humble, Texas, as the "Texas Military Veterans Post Office".
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 2/28/2008) Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Representative sam johnson
H.R.5450 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under section 280F.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] (introduced 2/14/2008) Cosponsors (19)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 2/14/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5515 : To amend the Social Security Act to prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited toward benefits under title II of such Act and to make improvements in provisions governing totalization agreements, to amend the Social Security Act and the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent unauthorized employment, and to improve coordination of the provisions of such Acts, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] (introduced 2/28/2008) Cosponsors (13)
Committees: House Judiciary; House Ways and Means; House Education and Labor; House Rules
Latest Major Action: 2/28/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Representative jeb hensarling
H.RES.1252 : Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Sponsor: Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] (introduced 6/9/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 6/9/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.CON.RES.314 : Establishing a Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform.
Sponsor: Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] (introduced 3/11/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 3/11/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.5434 : To protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks.
Sponsor: Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] (introduced 2/13/2008) Cosponsors (13)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 2/19/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.5463 : To protect investors by fostering transparency and accountability of attorneys in private securities litigation.
Sponsor: Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] (introduced 2/14/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Financial Services; House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/14/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.5656 : To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels.
Sponsor: Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] (introduced 3/31/2008) Cosponsors (19)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/31/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5699 : To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure under the Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] (introduced 4/3/2008) Cosponsors (37)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 4/3/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Representative Joe Barton
H.R.6130 : To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading.
Sponsor: Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] (introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (19)
Committees: House Agriculture; House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.6132 : To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote the recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] (introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (26)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Budget
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.6134 : To restore certain fuels provisions enacted by section 1501 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] (introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Representative kevin brady
H.R.5794 : To provide for the periodic review of the efficiency and public need for Federal agencies, to establish a Commission for the purpose of reviewing the efficiency and public need of such agencies, and to provide for the abolishment of agencies for which a public need does not exist.
Sponsor: Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] (introduced 4/15/2008) Cosponsors (68)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/15/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5891 : To adjust the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas and provide for three ecotourism projects within the preserve, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] (introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 4/28/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.5162 : To suspend temporarily the duty on a certain chemical used in the production of textiles.
Sponsor: Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] (introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5163 : To suspend temporarily the duty on a certain chemical that is used for dyeing apparel home textiles.
Sponsor: Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] (introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5164 : To suspend temporarily the duty on a certain chemical that is used for dyeing apparel home textiles.
Sponsor: Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] (introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5165 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-Anilino-3-nitro-N-phenylbenzenesulphonamide.
Sponsor: Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] (introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5166 : To suspend temporarily the duty on Naphthalenedisulfonic acid.
Sponsor: Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] (introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5269 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow additional expenses for purposes of determining the Hope Scholarship Credit, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] (introduced 2/7/2008) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 2/7/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Representative Al Green
H.CON.RES.289 : Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 99th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 2/7/2008) Cosponsors (45)
Committees: House Judiciary; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/5/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
H.RES.942 : Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 1/28/2008) Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 0 (Roll no. 30).
H.RES.1095 : Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (the Fair Housing Act) and the 20th anniversary of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 4/9/2008) Cosponsors (40)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 4/9/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Representative Michael McCaul
H.R.5771 : To prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual then serving as a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, or Senator of the United States Congress.
Sponsor: Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] (introduced 4/10/2008) Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/10/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Representative Mike Conaway
H.R.5903 : To redesignate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 200 East Wall Street in Midland, Texas, as the "George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush United States Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building ".
Sponsor: Rep Conaway, K. Michael [TX-11] (introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (26)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 4/24/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Representative kay granger
H.R.5784 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insurance.
Sponsor: Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] (introduced 4/14/2008) Cosponsors (13)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.302 : Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] (introduced 2/25/2008) Cosponsors (124)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Representative William "mac" Thornberry
H.R.6101 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the ability of medical professionals to practice medicine and provide quality care to patients by providing a tax deduction for patient bad debt.
Sponsor: Rep Thornberry, Mac [TX-13] (introduced 5/20/2008) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6102 : To reduce the amount of paperwork and improve payment policies for health care services, to prevent fraud and abuse through health care provider education, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Thornberry, Mac [TX-13] (introduced 5/20/2008) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.5439 : To establish the Civil Service Reform Commission.
Sponsor: Rep Thornberry, Mac [TX-13] (introduced 2/14/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; House Rules
Latest Major Action: 2/14/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Representative ron paul
H.R.5991 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for obtaining transportation worker identification credentials.
Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 5/7/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5191 : To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out the highway project known as the "Trans-Texas Corridor".
Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 1/30/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.5427 : To provide that no tax or fee may be imposed on certain coins and bullion.
Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 2/13/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means; House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/13/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Representative RubEn Hinojosa
H.RES.973 : Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
Sponsor: Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] (introduced 2/12/2008) Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/12/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5143 : To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students.
Sponsor: Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] (introduced 1/28/2008) Cosponsors (42)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/28/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1079 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] (introduced 4/3/2008) Cosponsors (8)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 4/3/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Representative silvestre reyes
H.R.5959 : To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] (introduced 5/5/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Intelligence (Permanent Select)
Latest Major Action: 5/5/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
H.R.5221 : -- Private Bill; For the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena.
Sponsor: Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] (introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5243 : -- Private Bill; For the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena.
Sponsor: Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] (introduced 2/6/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/15/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
H.R.5592 : To establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the border area, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] (introduced 3/11/2008) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/11/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.5662 : To enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] (introduced 3/31/2008) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Homeland Security; House Ways and Means; House Agriculture; House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 4/1/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Representative sheila jackson-lee
H.CON.RES.353 : Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 5/16/2008) Cosponsors (47)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.354 : Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 5/19/2008) Cosponsors (56)
Committees: House Judiciary; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
H.CON.RES.370 : Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 6/10/2008) Cosponsors (53)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/10/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6212 : To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 6/9/2008) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 6/9/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.CON.RES.344 : Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 5/7/2008) Cosponsors (46)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1150 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Homeland Security
Latest Major Action: 5/1/2008 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5230 : To amend title 28, United States Code, to grant to the House of Representatives the authority to bring a civil action to enforce, secure a declaratory judgment concerning the validity of, or prevent a threatened refusal or failure to comply with any subpoena or order issued by the House or any committee or subcommittee of the House to secure the production of documents, the answering of any deposition or interrogatory, or the securing of testimony, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 2/6/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Judiciary; House Rules
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.CON.RES.320 : Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 3/31/2008) Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 3/31/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Representative randy neugebauer
H.RES.1030 : Recognizing the achievements of former Texas Tech University, Indiana University, and West Point men's basketball coach Bob Knight.
Sponsor: Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] (introduced 3/6/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 3/6/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.4998 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on mixtures of methyl 4-iodo-2-Y3-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5- triazin-2-yl)ureidosulfonyl? benzoate, sodium salt(Iodosulfuron methyl, sodium salt) and application adjuvants.
Sponsor: Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] (introduced 1/16/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/16/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4999 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Mesosulfuronmethyl.
Sponsor: Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] (introduced 1/16/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/16/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5000 : To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures containing (R)-2-Y4-(6-chloro-1,3-benzoxazol-2-yloxy)phenoxy?propionate (Fenoxaprop Ethyl), (CAS No. 71283-80-2), 5-hydroxy-1,3-dmiethylpyrazol-4-yl 2-mesyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl ketone (Pyrafulfotole) (CAS No. 365400-11-9), 2,6-dibromo-4-cyanophenyl octanoate (Bromoxynil octanoate) (CAS No. 1689-99-2), and 2,6-dibromo-4-cyanophenyl heptanoate (Bromoxynil heptanoate) (CAS No. 56634-95-8).
Sponsor: Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] (introduced 1/16/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/16/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5148 : To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts owed to the United States by members of the Armed Forces and veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] (introduced 1/28/2008) Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/28/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House
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Representative charles gonzalez
H.R.5964 : To amend the Clean Air Act to extend the compliance period for persons subject to the renewable fuel mandate in the years 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Sponsor: Rep Gonzalez, Charles A. [TX-20] (introduced 5/5/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 5/5/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6010 : To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a National Trauma Institute Research Program.
Sponsor: Rep Gonzalez, Charles A. [TX-20] (introduced 5/8/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 5/8/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.4935 : To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt negative pressure wound therapy pumps and related supplies and accessories from the Medicare competitive acquisition program until the clinical comparability of such products can be validated.
Sponsor: Rep Gonzalez, Charles A. [TX-20] (introduced 1/15/2008) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/15/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Representative lamar smith
H.RES.1142 : Recognizing May 25, 2008, as National Missing Children's Day.
Sponsor: Rep Lampson, Nick [TX-22] (introduced 4/23/2008) Cosponsors (45)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 4/23/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5801 : To provide for direct access to electronic tax return filing, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lampson, Nick [TX-22] (introduced 4/15/2008) Cosponsors (9)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 4/15/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1003 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide increased accountability and transparency in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 2/27/2008) Cosponsors (12)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 2/27/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.5642 : To increase the numerical limitation with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 3/14/2008) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/14/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Representative nick lampson
H.R.5948 : To amend section 274 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for unlawfully bringing in and harboring aliens with prior felony convictions under Federal law.
Sponsor: Rep Lampson, Nick [TX-22] (introduced 5/1/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/1/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5146 : To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to acquire petroleum in quantities sufficient to fill the available capacity of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, subject to certain limitations, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lampson, Nick [TX-22] (introduced 1/28/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Science and Technology
Latest Major Action: 1/28/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.5745 : To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to expand the definition of missing child for purposes of that Act.
Sponsor: Rep Lampson, Nick [TX-22] (introduced 4/9/2008) Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 4/9/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Representative ciro rodriguez
H.R.6176 : To authorize the expansion of the Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-23] (introduced 6/4/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.6177 : To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River.
Sponsor: Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-23] (introduced 6/4/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.5663 : To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the rates of basic educational assistance payable under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-23] (introduced 3/31/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/4/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.5826 : To increase, effective as of December 1, 2008, the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-23] (introduced 4/16/2008) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/30/2008 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.R.5869 : To authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by violent drug trafficking organizations, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-23] (introduced 4/22/2008) Cosponsors (9)
Committees: House Judiciary; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.RES.963 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-23] (introduced 2/7/2008) Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/14/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 67).
H.R.5664 : To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update at least once every six years the plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans by the Secretary.
Sponsor: Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-23] (introduced 3/31/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/31/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Representative Kenny Marchant
H.R.5748 : To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States to exclude earned income in determining eligibility for medical assistance for individuals with extremely high prescription drug costs.
Sponsor: Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] (introduced 4/9/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 4/9/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5748 : To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States to exclude earned income in determining eligibility for medical assistance for individuals with extremely high prescription drug costs.
Sponsor: Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] (introduced 4/9/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 4/9/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Representative lloyd doggett
H.R.6064 : To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] (introduced 5/15/2008) Cosponsors (53)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5604 : To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of such title for certain non-institutionalized full-benefit dual eligible individuals.
Sponsor: Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] (introduced 3/13/2008) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.5689 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggling of tobacco products into the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] (introduced 4/3/2008) Cosponsors (104)
Committees: House Ways and Means; House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 4/3/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Representative michael burgess
H.R.6125 : To provide a mechanism for the construction of petroleum refineries on military installations to provide a reliable source of petroleum products for use by the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Armed Services; House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.6129 : To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 7 months the Medicare physician payment rates.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (19)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.6136 : To amend the Clean Air Act to authorize the President to waive any requirement for an applicable volume of renewable fuels if he finds that the applicable volume is not technologically feasible or that the fuel concerned is not commercially available in the required volume.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (21)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5874 : To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a permanent Multiple Sclerosis National Surveillance System.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 4/22/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 4/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5885 : To promote a better health information system.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 4/24/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.5943 : To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 5/1/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Science and Technology
Latest Major Action: 5/1/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
H.R.5986 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to immediately terminate the excise tax on diesel fuel and the tax credits for ethanol and other alcohol fuels.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 5/7/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.937 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services provided by the American Red Cross are vital resources for military service members and their families.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 1/23/2008) Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5232 : To provide that no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings shall require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize such energy efficient lighting if the lighting contains mercury.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 2/6/2008) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 2/7/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.5544 : To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a demonstration project for integrated health systems to expand access to primary and preventive care for the medically underserved, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 3/6/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 3/6/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5545 : To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify Medicare physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 3/6/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 3/6/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Representative Henry Cuellar
H.R.5863 : To authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico fo
