
Michael D. Barnes
Democrat · MA-8 · House of Representatives
47 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (79)
HR 8220 — Utility Rate Reform Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-09-29 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
EnergyHR 7829 — A bill for the relief of Maria and Timofei Chmykhalov, and for Lilia, Peter, Liubov, Lidia, and Augustina Vashchenko.
Introduced 1980-07-24 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 7812 — A bill to amend section 402 of title 23, United States Code, relating to highway safety programs, to require the establishment of a comprehensive alcohol-traffic safety program in each State aimed at discouraging driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Introduced 1980-07-24 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 7308 — Utility Rate Reform Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-05-08 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
EnergyHR 6587 — A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to restrict the export of goods which have been found to be hazardous to the public health.
Introduced 1980-02-25 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5182 — A bill to amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to change the termination date of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission from the date ten years after the effective date of such Act to the date twenty years after such effective date.
Introduced 1979-09-05 · Public Law 96-555.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5070 — A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to provide that a current connection with the railroad industry is not lost by reason of certain employment with the Department of Energy.
Introduced 1979-08-02 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4652 — Regional Utility Rate Act of 1979
Introduced 1979-06-28 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
EnergyHR 3550 — A bill for the relief of Rudolphe H. Ellert-Beck.
Introduced 1979-04-09 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 2596 — Public Participation in Federal Agency Proceedings Act of 1979
Introduced 1979-03-05 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 504 — A joint resolution designating May 1980 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month".
Introduced 1980-03-05 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
HealthHRES 470 — A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for the continuance of authority to pay employees of the various agencies in the absence of the timely enactment of appropriations for such agencies.
Introduced 1979-10-31 · Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 100 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the naming of the City of Rockville as an "All-American" city.
Introduced 1979-04-09 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Arts, Culture, Religion—
Introduced 1982-11-30 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-08-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 6920 — A bill for the relief of Yelizaveta Fankukhina.
Introduced 1982-08-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 6688 — Fair Reduction-in-Force Practices Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-06-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5828 — A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit United States support for military or paramilitary operations in Nicaragua.
Introduced 1982-03-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs.
International AffairsHR 5273 — A bill to allow the George Washington University Higher Education Facilities Revenue Bond Act of 1981 of the District of Columbia to take effect immediately.
Introduced 1981-12-16 · Became Public Law No: 97-107.
EducationHR 5108 — A bill for the relief of Jane Dubs, Catherine B. Hanna, Mona Hardee, and Jane Herndon-Smith.
Introduced 1981-11-30 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 4778 — A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that retired administrative law judges may be reappointed under regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management.
Introduced 1981-10-20 · Favorable Executive Comment Received From OMB.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4467 — A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to restore semi-annual cost-of-living adjustments for Federal annuitants.
Introduced 1981-09-14 · Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2488 — A bill to amend section 402 of title 23, United States Code, relating to establishment by each State of comprehensive alcohol-traffic safety programs as a part of its highway safety program.
Introduced 1981-03-12 · See H.R.6170.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2439 — A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to restrict the export of goods which have been found to be hazardous to the public health.
Introduced 1981-03-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 594 — A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of December 12, 1982, through December 18, 1982, as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week".
Introduced 1982-09-16 · See S.J.Res.241.
Crime and Law EnforcementHJRES 405 — A joint resolution declaring that it should be the policy of the United States Government to encourage unconditional negotiations for the purpose of achieving a cease-fire and a political settlement to the conflict in El Salvador.
Introduced 1982-02-10 · Executive Comment Requested from State.
International AffairsHCONRES 423 — A concurrent resolution expressing the full support of the Congress for the Republic of Costa Rica and its democratic institutions as that country responds to the current economic crisis, and for Costa Rica's efforts to contribute to the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Central America.
Introduced 1982-10-01 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1983-07-28 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 213 - 214 (Record Vote No: 279).
HR 6297 — A bill for the relief of Gloria Maria Hurtado.
Introduced 1984-09-24 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 6080 — Fair Reduction-in-Force Practices Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-08-06 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4892 — Uniform Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-02-22 · For Further Action See H.R.4616.
HealthHR 4656 — A bill to continue in effect the current certification requirements with respect to El Salvador until the Congress enacts new legislation providing conditions for United States military assistance to El Salvador or until the end of fiscal year 1984, whichever occurs first.
Introduced 1984-01-26 · Read the second time and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 4261 — Federal Employees Health Benefits Information Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-11-01 · Executive Comment Received From GAO.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4042 — A bill to continue in effect the current certification requirements with respect to El Salvador until the Congress enacts new legislation providing conditions for United States military assistance to El Salvador or until the end of fiscal year 1984, whichever occurs first.
Introduced 1983-09-30 · President did not sign or return to the Congress, notwithstanding intrasession adjournment of the two Houses from Nov. 18, 1983, until 12:00 noon, Jan. 23, 1984.
International AffairsHR 3986 — A bill to continue in effect the current certification requirements with respect to El Salvador until the Congress enacts new legislation providing conditions for United States military assistance to El Salvador.
Introduced 1983-09-27 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
International AffairsHR 2673 — A bill to authorize participation by the United States in parliamentary conferences with the National Congress of Brazil.
Introduced 1983-04-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
International AffairsHR 2467 — A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to restrict the export of goods which have been found to be hazardous to the public health.
Introduced 1983-04-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2352 — A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to encourage the establishment by States of effective child passenger safety programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-03-24 · See H.R.4616.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2226 — A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that retired administrative law judges may be reappointed under regulations prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-03-22 · Executive Comment Requested from OPM, OMB.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1873 — A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit United States support for military or paramilitary operations in Nicaragua.
Introduced 1983-03-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
International AffairsHR 1874 — A bill to repeal section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 which provides the President with a special drawdown authority for providing military assistance to foreign countries.
Introduced 1983-03-03 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 1678 — A bill for the relief of certain Government physicians who were paid basic pay, performance awards, and physicians comparability allowances in aggregate amounts exceeding the limitation set forth in section 5383(b) of title 5, United States Code.
Introduced 1983-02-24 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 1713 — An act for the relief of Elizaveta Fankukhina.
Introduced 1983-02-28 · Became Private Law No: 98-40.
Private LegislationHJRES 590 — A joint resolution to designate the week of December 9, 1984, through December 15, 1984, as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week".
Introduced 1984-06-12 · See S.J.Res.303.
HealthHJRES 563 — A joint resolution to designate June 18, 1984, as "National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Day".
Introduced 1984-05-08 · See S.J.Res.289.
FamiliesHRES 282 — A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should support the peace initiatives of the four-nation Contadora group, should indicate its willingness to cease the flow of arms into Central America in conjunction with other nations, and should terminate all programs of assistance to guerrilla forces in Nicaragua.
Introduced 1983-07-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 240 — A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should convene a national bipartisan commission to address the serious long-term problems of security and economic development in Central America.
Introduced 1983-06-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 359 — A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for Costa Rica's neutrality and urging the President to support such neutrality.
Introduced 1984-09-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 331 — A concurrent resolution to condemn the closing of ABC Color, the only independent newspaper in Paraguay, and to urge the Government of Paraguay to permit the reopening of that newspaper and to guarantee freedom of the press.
Introduced 1984-06-27 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHCONRES 309 — A concurrent resolution to condemn the closing of ABC Color, the only independent newspaper in Paraguay, and to urge the Government of Paraguay to permit the reopening of that newspaper and to guarantee freedom of the press.
Introduced 1984-05-17 · For Further Action See H.Con.Res.331.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHCONRES 290 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that no appropriated funds shall be used for the purpose of mining the ports or territorial waters of Nicaragua.
Introduced 1984-04-11 · Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 810.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 287 — A concurrent resolution deploring the decision to withdraw United States acceptance of compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice over disputes involving Central America.
Introduced 1984-04-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 194 — A concurrent resolution expressing support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and economic development of the Republic of Costa Rica and for the survival of Costa Rica's democratic institutions.
Introduced 1983-10-24 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 213 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the return of democratically-elected government in Argentina.
Introduced 1983-11-10 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 193 — A concurrent resolution expressing support for the democratic process in Argentina and for the new elected civilian government as it struggles to rebuild Argentina's economy and to solve pending territorial disputes.
Introduced 1983-10-24 · For Further Action See H.Con.Res.213.
International AffairsHCONRES 144 — A concurrent resolution declaring the support of the Congress for efforts by Latin American nations to establish a framework for dialogue and negotiation in order to resolve conflicts and to create an atmosphere of peace and mutual respect among the nations of Central America.
Introduced 1983-07-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1986-06-25 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 198 - 225 (Record Vote No: 201).
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Introduced 1985-06-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5364 — Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-08-08 · Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5237 — Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-07-24 · See H.R.5484.
EducationHR 5155 — A bill to amend section 701(f) of the International Financial Institutions Act to direct the United States Executive Directors of international financial institutions to oppose assistance to Chile, as mandated by that section.
Introduced 1986-07-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Development Institutions and Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4981 — Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Employees' Civil Service Retirement Credit Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-06-11 · Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4307 — Nuclear Terrorism Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-03-05 · For Further Action See H.R.4151.
International AffairsHR 2420 — A bill to allow a deduction for the amount of the premiums paid on a life insurance contract the beneficiary of which is a trust established for the benefit of a disabled individual, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1985-05-08 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 638 — A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to restrict the export of goods which have been found to be hazardous to the public health.
Introduced 1985-01-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 546 — A bill for the relief of Gloria Maria Hurtado.
Introduced 1985-01-21 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHJRES 694 — A joint resolution to designate the week of December 14, 1986, through December 20, 1986, as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week".
Introduced 1986-08-05 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
CommemorationsHJRES 247 — A joint resolution to provide United States assistance to foster peace and nurture democratic institutions throughout Central America.
Introduced 1985-04-22 · Failed of Passage in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 123 - 303 (Record Vote No: 69).
International AffairsHRES 549 — A resolution expressing the intent of the House of Representatives with respect to the adoption of the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4868.
Introduced 1986-09-12 · Resolution Agreed to in House.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHRES 470 — A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current law deduction for contributions to individual retirement accounts should not be reduced as a part of tax reform.
Introduced 1986-06-11 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 346 — A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should pardon the 5 rabbis who were sentenced to prison on December 12, 1985, for peacefully demonstrating at the Embassy of the Soviet Union on behalf of persecuted Jewish cultural activists and teachers of Hebrew.
Introduced 1985-12-17 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHCONRES 390 — A concurrent resolution condemning the state of seige imposed by the Government of Chile and expressing the support of the Congress for a peaceful transition to democracy in Chile.
Introduced 1986-09-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 353 — A concurrent resolution opposing the participation of the Chilean vessel ESMERALDA in the July 4th Liberty Weekend celebration.
Introduced 1986-06-12 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 188 — A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for an early and peaceful return of democratic rule in Chile.
Introduced 1985-09-11 · For Further Action See H.Con.Res.192.
International AffairsHCONRES 245 — A concurrent resolution congratulating the President-elect of Guatemala, Marco VinicioCerezo, on his election and expressing the support of the Congress for the new government of Guatemala that will be inauguarated on January 14, 1986.
Introduced 1985-12-10 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 192 — A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for an early and peaceful return of democratic rule in Chile.
Introduced 1985-09-18 · Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered favorably reported an original concurrent resolution (S.Con.Res. 82) in lieu of this measure.
International AffairsHCONRES 187 — A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping of Ines Guadelupe Duarte Duran, daughter of President Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador.
Introduced 1985-09-11 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
International AffairsHCONRES 33 — A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for Costa Rica's neutrality and urging the President to support such neutrality.
Introduced 1985-01-21 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 31 — A concurrent resolution urging the expanded use of employee stock ownership plans in Central America and the Caribbean as a means of promoting political and economic pluralism and strengthening democratic institutions.
Introduced 1985-01-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
International Affairs