
Bob Barr
Republican · GE-7 · House of Representatives
31 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (102)
HR 3 — Taking Back Our Streets Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E295)
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 2002-07-24 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5609 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 East 1st Street in Rome, Georgia, as the "Martha Berry Post Office".
Introduced 2002-10-10 · Received in the Senate.
CommemorationsHR 4884 — Educator Appreciation and Classroom Help Act
Introduced 2002-06-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4561 — Federal Agency Protection of Privacy Act
Introduced 2002-04-24 · Received in the Senate.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3897 — Health Care Antitrust Improvements Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-03-07 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 3564 — Terrorism Tribunal Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-12-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2929 — Bail Bond Fairness Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-09-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2734 — Bail Bond Fairness Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1984 — English Language Unity Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1212 — Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 123 — Firearms Heritage Protection Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 24 — Probation Officers' Protection Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 23 — Presidential Order Limitation Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 21 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the firearms prohibitions applicable by reason of a domestic violence misdemeanor conviction do not apply if the conviction occurred before the prohibitions became law.
Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 19 — Terrorist Elimination Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHJRES 62 — Declaring a state of war between the United States and international terrorists and their sponsors.
Introduced 2001-09-13 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 296 — Urging the President to negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of the Republic of Panama in order for United States Armed Forces to be stationed in Panama for the purposes of defending the Panama Canal.
Introduced 2001-12-20 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1999-08-03 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1999-07-29 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1999-07-22 · By unanimous consent, the Barr amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1999-07-01 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 129 - 299 (Roll no. 269).
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Introduced 1999-05-13 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2887)
HR 5376 — For the relief of Sandra J. Pilot.
Introduced 2000-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 5012 — Firearms Safety Research and Development Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1973-1974)
TaxationHR 4987 — Digital Privacy Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4786 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Postal Way in Carrollton, Georgia, as the "Samuel P. Roberts Post Office Building".
Introduced 2000-06-29 · Became Public Law No: 106-441.
CommemorationsHR 4787 — To designate the Federal building located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the "Lawrence Patton McDonald Federal Building".
Introduced 2000-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation.
CommemorationsHR 4550 — Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4423 — Probation Officers' Protection Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-05-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3299 — Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-11-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3298 — To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the application of certain provisions regarding the inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1999-11-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3131 — Presidential Order Limitation Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-10-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2959 — To prohibit the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998 from taking effect.
Introduced 1999-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2960 — Federalism Preservation Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1403 — Terrorist Elimination Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-14 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 1296 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an outpatient clinic in the Seventh Congressional District of Georgia.
Introduced 1999-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1295 — To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide for the explusion from school and termination of educational services with respect to a child with a disability who carries a weapon to school or to a school function.
Introduced 1999-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
EducationHR 1249 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Atlanta, Georgia, metropolitan area.
Introduced 1999-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1032 — Firearms Heritage Protection Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-09 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 663 — United States Federal Government Preservation Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-02-10 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 662 — United States Federal Government Preservation Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-02-10 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 530 — American Financial Institutions' Privacy Act
Introduced 1999-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 123 — Bill Emerson English Language Empowerment Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 59 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the firearms prohibitions applicable by reason of a domestic violence misdemeanor conviction do not apply if the conviction occurred before the prohibitions became law.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 60 — Private Security Officer Quality Assurance Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 63 — United States Federal Government Preservation Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E149)
International AffairsHR 62 — United States Federal Government Preservation Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E149)
International AffairsHJRES 69 — Disapproving the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998.
Introduced 1999-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 57 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued honoring the 100th anniversary of the Junior League.
Introduced 1999-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
Commemorations—
Introduced 1996-07-23 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1996-03-13 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 171 (Roll no. 61).
HR 3687 — White House Accountability Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2336 — To amend the Doug Barnard, Jr.--1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Coin Act, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-09-14 · Became Public Law No: 104-74.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2092 — Private Security Officer Quality Assurance Act of 1996
Introduced 1995-07-21 · Received in the Senate.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1998 — State Credit Union Representation Act
Introduced 1995-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1488 — Citizens' Protection From Violent Crime Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-04-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHJRES 190 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no person born in the United States will be a United States citizen on account of birth in the United States unless both parents are either United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of the birth.
Introduced 1996-09-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
ImmigrationHRES 364 — Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 125) to repeal the ban on semi-automatic assault weapons and the ban on large capacity ammunition.
Introduced 1996-02-23 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Barr. Petition No: 104-11.
Congress—
Introduced 1998-08-06 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1998-07-30 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A029) Failed by recorded vote: 142 - 261 (Roll No. 367).
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Introduced 1998-07-30 · By unanimous consent, the Barr amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1998-03-04 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 131 - 282 (Roll no. 34).
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Introduced 1997-09-26 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1997-05-15 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A024) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1997-05-15 · By unanimous consent, the Barr amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1997-05-15 · On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4861 — Terrorist Elimination Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-10-20 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 4681 — Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-10-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4524 — To prevent the expenditure of Federal funds to investigate circumstances relating to the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Introduced 1998-09-09 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4391 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Atlanta, Georgia, metropolitan area.
Introduced 1998-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4312 — Medical Privacy Protection Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4318 — To repeal Executive Order 11478.
Introduced 1998-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 4196 — State Sovereignty Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4197 — Citizen's Privacy Protection Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4157 — To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the application of certain provisions regarding the inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1998-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3954 — Consumer's Choice Protection Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3949 — No Gun Tax Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3854 — Congressional Truth and Accountability Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-05-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3468 — Providing that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances.
Introduced 1998-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3321 — CALEA Implementation Amendments of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 3093 — Drug Flunitrazepam Regulation Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3092 — To repeal authority for administration of an au pair program by the United States Information Agency.
Introduced 1998-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
International AffairsHR 2984 — To provide an exemption from the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 for conduct that does not violate State or local law.
Introduced 1997-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2734 — Consumer's Choice Protection Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2625 — To redesignate Washington National Airport as "Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport".
Introduced 1997-10-07 · Laid on the table. See S. 1575 for further action. (consideration: CR H358)
CommemorationsHR 1410 — Law Officer's Armor Vest Tax Credit Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-04-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1034 — To approve the determination of the President that Colombia is a major illicit drug producing country and/or a major drug-transit country and has failed to fully cooperate with the U.S. in its anti-narcotic efforts, and to provide for a waiver of the requirement to withhold United States assistance for Colombia for fiscal year 1997 pursuant to that determination.
Introduced 1997-03-12 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 102 — To require the national instant criminal background check system to be established and used in connection with firearms transfers by November 28, 1997.
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 103 — Private Security Officer Quality Assurance Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 26 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the firearms prohibitions applicable by reason of a domestic violence misdemeanor conviction do not apply if the conviction occurred before the prohibitions became law.
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 24 — State Credit Union Representation Act
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHJRES 124 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the line item veto.
Introduced 1998-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 91 — Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact
Introduced 1997-07-31 · Became Public Law No: 105-104.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 4 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no person born in the United States will be a United States citizen on account of birth in the United States unless both parents are either United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of the birth.
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
ImmigrationHRES 514 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Attorney General Janet Reno should apply to the Special Division of the United States Court of Appeals for the appointment of an independent counsel to investigate a number of matters relating to the campaign finance investigation currently being conducted by the Department of Justice.
Introduced 1998-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 304 — Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to undertake an inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach William Jefferson Clinton, the President of the United States.
Introduced 1997-11-05 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9596)
CongressHRES 339 — Expressing the sense of the House that sections 3345 through 3349 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the "Vacancies Act"), relating to the appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in Executive agencies, apply to all Executive agencies, including the Department of Justice.
Introduced 1998-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 298 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the rule allowing subpoenaed witnesses to choose not to be photographed at committee hearings.
Introduced 1997-10-30 · Committee Hearings Held.
CongressHRES 220 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the failure of the Executive to take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
Introduced 1997-09-04 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 308 — Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the failure of Attorney General Janet Reno to seek application for an independent counsel to investigate a number of matters relating to the financing of campaigns in the 1996 Federal election, including the conduct of President Clinton and Vice President Gore.
Introduced 1998-07-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement