
Cass Ballenger
Republican · NO-10 · House of Representatives
41 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (91)
HR 4796 — Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-07-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3393 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to add Catawba and Cleveland Counties, North Carolina to the Appalachian region.
Introduced 2003-10-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 2516 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify that Christmas tree farming is agriculture under that Act.
Introduced 2003-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1778 — Employee Ownership for the Twenty-First Century Act
Introduced 2003-04-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1465 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4832 East Highway 27 in Iron Station, North Carolina, as the "General Charles Gabriel Post Office".
Introduced 2003-03-27 · Became Public Law No: 108-53.
CommemorationsHR 1111 — Uniformed Services Divorce Equity Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-06 · Executive Comment Received from DOD.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 868 — Nicaragua Property Dispute Settlement Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-25 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHRES 847 — Honoring the life of astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr.
Introduced 2004-10-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHR 5128 — Nicaragua Property Dispute Settlement Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-07-16 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 4221 — To suspend through December 31, 2005, the duty on certain textile machinery.
Introduced 2002-04-15 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E544)
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4220 — To suspend through December 31, 2005, the duty on certain textile machinery.
Introduced 2002-04-15 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E544)
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4216 — To suspend through December 31, 2005, the duty on certain textile machinery.
Introduced 2002-04-15 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E544)
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4219 — To reduce through December 31, 2005, the duty on certain textile machinery.
Introduced 2002-04-15 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E544)
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3486 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify that Christmas tree farming is agriculture under that Act.
Introduced 2001-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2094 — Davis-Bacon Modernization Act
Introduced 2001-06-07 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1983 — Uniformed Services Former Spouses Equity Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1602 — Rewarding Performance in Compensation Act
Introduced 2001-04-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHRES 181 — Congratulating President-elect Alejandro Toledo on his election to the Pre sidency of Peru, congratulating the people of Peru for the return of democracy to Peru, and expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Peru on June 23, 2001.
Introduced 2001-06-27 · Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
International AffairsHCONRES 178 — Concerning persecution of Montagnard peoples in Vietnam.
Introduced 2001-06-28 · Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2000-06-29 · On agreeing to the Ballenger amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 71 - 345 (Roll no. 367).
HR 5178 — Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
Introduced 2000-09-14 · Became Public Law No: 106-430.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4109 — Worker Economic Opportunity Act
Introduced 2000-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2124 — ESOP Promotion Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-06-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1749 — To designate Wilson Creek in Avery and Caldwell Counties, North Carolina, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Introduced 1999-05-11 · Became Public Law No: 106-261.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1439 — Safety and Health Audit Promotion and Whistleblower Improvement Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-15 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1434 — To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Introduced 1999-04-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1437 — Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Implementation Act
Introduced 1999-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1438 — Safety and Health Audit Promotion Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1436 — To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Introduced 1999-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1381 — Rewarding Performance in Compensation Act
Introduced 1999-04-13 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1380 — Working Families Flexibility Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and Employment—
Introduced 1987-06-17 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 158 - 266 (Record Vote No: 189).
HR 5936 — To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that certain revenues attributable to tariffs levied on imports of textile machinery and parts thereof be applied to support research for the modernization of the American textile machinery industry.
Introduced 1990-10-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5388 — Western North Carolina Wilderness Protection Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-07-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3878 — To extend for 5 years the existing suspension of duty on machines designed for heat-set stretch texturing of continuous man-made fiber.
Introduced 1990-01-24 · See H.R.1594.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3364 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restrict the partial exclusion from income of interest on loans used to acquire employer securities to cases where employees receive a significant ownership interest in a corporation, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-09-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1461 — To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that certain revenues attributable to tariffs levied on imports of textile machinery and parts thereof be applied to support research for the modernization of the American textile machinery industry.
Introduced 1989-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International Finance—
Introduced 1992-10-01 · On agreeing to the Ballenger amendment (A001) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 1992-10-01 · On agreeing to the Ballenger amendment (A004) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 1992-10-01 · On agreeing to the Ballenger amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.
HR 4804 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on formulated fenoxaprop.
Introduced 1992-04-08 · Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, ITC, USTR.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4589 — To extend the existing suspension of duty on machines designed for heat-set, stretch texturing of continuous manmade fibers.
Introduced 1992-03-26 · Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2943 — To require the Secretary of Education to evaluate programs providing disadvantaged children with guaranties of postsecondary education assistance, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 1990 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on secondary butyl chloride.
Introduced 1991-04-23 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1849 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on diazo-2,1,4-sulfonic acid and its salts.
Introduced 1991-04-17 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1848 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on chloranil.
Introduced 1991-04-17 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1847 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on 2,4-dinitroaniline.
Introduced 1991-04-17 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1850 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on acet-p-anisidine.
Introduced 1991-04-17 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1846 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on 3-amino-acetanilide -4-sulfonic acid.
Introduced 1991-04-17 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 845 — Workers' Family Protection Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
Labor and EmploymentHR 713 — To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that certain revenues attributable to tariffs levied on imports of textile machinery and parts thereof be applied to support research for the modernization of the American textile machinery industry.
Introduced 1991-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 35 — Western North Carolina Wilderness Protection Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-603.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHJRES 353 — Designating January 4, 1992 through January 10, 1992, as "Braille Literacy Week".
Introduced 1991-10-17 · Became Public Law No: 102-462.
Education—
Introduced 1993-07-21 · On agreeing to the Ballenger amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 276 (Roll no. 350).
HR 5253 — Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
HealthHR 4928 — IDEA Improvement Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-08-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.
EducationHR 4337 — To repeal the Displaced Workers Protection Act of 1994 (District of Columbia Act 10-193).
Introduced 1994-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2908 — For the relief of Peggi M. Houston.
Introduced 1993-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Private LegislationHR 2247 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on 4,4'biphenol.
Introduced 1993-05-25 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2088 — ESOP Promotion and Improvement Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-05-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2005 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on p-Acetanisidide.
Introduced 1993-05-06 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2006 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on diazo-2,1,4-sulfonic acid and its salts.
Introduced 1993-05-06 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2011 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on 2,4-Dinitro aniline.
Introduced 1993-05-06 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2007 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on 4,4'-(hexafluoroisopropyldene)bis(phthalic anhydride).
Introduced 1993-05-06 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2040)
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2009 — To suspend until January 1, 1997, the duty on phospholan mixed with ethylene glycol.
Introduced 1993-05-06 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2008 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on chloranil.
Introduced 1993-05-06 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2004 — To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that certain revenues attributable to tariffs levied on imports of textile machinery and parts thereof be applied to support research for the modernization of the American textile machinery industry.
Introduced 1993-05-06 · See H.R.5110.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 924 — Western North Carolina Wilderness Protection Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-02-17 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 758 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide duty-free status for hosiery knitting machines and parts thereof, and for hosiery knitting needles.
Introduced 1993-02-03 · See H.R.5110.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 345 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Displaced Workers Protection Act of 1994.
Introduced 1994-03-24 · Referred to the House Committee on District of Columbia.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 286 — Recognizing the contribution of President Alfredo Christiani of El Salvador to achieve peace and national reconciliation in El Salvador.
Introduced 1994-08-17 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 3234 — Small Business OSHA Relief Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-04-15 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5309)
Labor and EmploymentHR 3087 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that an employee's "regular rate" for purposes of calculating overtime compensation will not be affected by certain additional payments.
Introduced 1996-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2741 — ESOP Promotion Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-12-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2391 — Working Families Flexibility Act of 1996
Introduced 1995-09-21 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 562.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1834 — Safety and Health Improvement and Regulatory Reform Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-14 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 811 — For the relief of Peggi M. Houston.
Introduced 1995-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 500 — To repeal the Davis-Bacon Act.
Introduced 1995-01-13 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Labor and Employment—
Introduced 1998-06-25 · On agreeing to the Ballenger amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
HR 2881 — To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2877 — To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Became Public Law No: 105-198.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2873 — To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-732.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2864 — Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliance Assistance Authorization Act of 1998
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Became Public Law No: 105-197.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2869 — Self-Audit Promotion Act of 1998
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-731.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2871 — To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the establishment of advisory panels for the Secretary of Labor.
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2875 — To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2879 — To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2710 — Rewarding Performance in Compensation Act
Introduced 1997-10-23 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1592 — ESOP Promotion Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-05-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1 — Working Families Flexibility Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Labor and EmploymentHCONRES 88 — Congratulating the Government and the people of the Republic of El Salvador on successfully completing free and democratic elections on March 16, 1997.
Introduced 1997-05-22 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International Affairs