Joe Barton
Republican · TE-6 · House of Representatives
41 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (224)
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Introduced 2014-07-10 · By unanimous consent, the Barton amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H6068)
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Introduced 2013-04-18 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5814 — To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Introduced 2014-12-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 4930 — ACE Kids Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-06-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHR 3481 — Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
CommerceHR 3348 — Obamacare Choice Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-10-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2666 — Internet Poker Freedom Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-07-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 6214 — HHS Employee Compensation Reform Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3696 — College Football Playoff Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 2417 — Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
Introduced 2011-07-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
EnergyHR 2366 — Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
CommerceHR 91 — Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
Introduced 2011-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 6511 — Strategic Petroleum Reserve Reform Act
Introduced 2018-07-25 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.
Energy—
Introduced 2018-06-22 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5930 — Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
CommerceHR 3298 — Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-07-19 · Became Public Law No: 115-45.
CongressHR 1821 — DELIVER Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-03-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4942 — DELIVER Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-04-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation—
Introduced 2015-12-02 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A023) Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 - 168 (Roll no. 664).
HCONRES 82 — Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the White House Fellows Program.
Introduced 2015-10-01 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7099)
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2734 — Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 2419 — To amend the Public Health Services Act to reauthorize funding for the National Institutes of Health.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2421 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase accountability at the National Institutes of Health.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 702 — To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Introduced 2015-02-04 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EnergyHR 666 — To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Introduced 2015-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Energy—
Introduced 2006-12-09 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 2006-12-09 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 2006-12-09 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 2006-12-09 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 2006-06-08 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-05-24 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-03-08 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-06-17 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-03-10 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6426 — To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide for a sequestration on December 31, 2009, to eliminate the actual budget deficit for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-12-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 6352 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 with respect to the position of Chief Medical Officer.
Introduced 2006-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Emergency ManagementHR 6347 — To provide for the protection of health and safety during certain disasters.
Introduced 2006-12-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Emergency ManagementHR 6349 — 21st Century Emergency Communications Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Emergency ManagementHR 6351 — Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act
Introduced 2006-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 6350 — To provide for the continuing operation of the Metropolitan Medical Response Program.
Introduced 2006-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Emergency ManagementHR 6348 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for enhanced security of chemical facilities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-12-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Emergency ManagementHR 6164 — National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-09-25 · Became Public Law No: 109-482.
HealthHR 5863 — To authorize temporary emergency extensions to certain exemptions to the requirements with respect to polychlorinated biphenyls under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Introduced 2006-07-24 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 392.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5438 — Public Health and Medical Emergency Coordination Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
HealthHR 5360 — Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act
Introduced 2006-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 5359 — To amend the automobile fuel economy provisions of title 49, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to set fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles based on one or more vehicle attributes.
Introduced 2006-05-11 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5252 — Communications Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-01 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 652.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 5126 — Truth in Caller ID Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-04-06 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 4943 — Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act
Introduced 2006-03-14 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
CommerceHR 3893 — Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-09-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyHR 2048 — Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-03 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 13 .
CommerceHR 1640 — Energy Policy Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-14 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
EnergyHRES 88 — Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Ninth Congress.
Introduced 2005-02-14 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHCONRES 426 — Recognizing the Food and Drug Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Food and Drugs Act for the important service it provides to the Nation.
Introduced 2006-06-12 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CommemorationsHCONRES 269 — Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program.
Introduced 2005-10-20 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2015-04-30 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A046) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 2888 — Internet Poker Freedom Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 2420 — To reduce administrative burdens on researchers.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health—
Introduced 2010-05-06 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 237 (Roll no. 252).
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Introduced 2009-11-06 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 262 (Roll no. 870).
HR 6144 — Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
Introduced 2010-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
EnergyHR 4883 — STRONG Budget Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-03-18 · Referred to House Rules
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3932 — Strengthening of FDA Integrity Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-10-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3385 — To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 2183 — To improve public participation and overall decision-making at the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1815 — Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 661 — To provide additional coupons for the digital-to-analog converter box program and to expedite delivery of coupons under such program.
Introduced 2009-01-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 390 — College Football Playoff Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-09 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
CommerceHJRES 77 — Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Introduced 2010-03-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Environmental ProtectionHRES 927 — Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability.
Introduced 2009-11-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 320 — Recognizing the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program.
Introduced 2010-09-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2007-08-04 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-07-18 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A046) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 249 (Roll no. 666).
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Introduced 2007-07-17 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 230 (Roll no. 649). (consideration: CR H8039-8040; text: CR H8039)
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Introduced 2007-06-26 · On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 274 (Roll no. 555).
HR 7330 — College Football Playoff Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-12-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
CommerceHR 7032 — To improve interagency coordination and cooperation in the processing of Federal permits for production of domestic oil and gas resources.
Introduced 2008-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
EnergyHR 6376 — Strengthening of FDA Integrity Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 6378 — Strengthening of FDA Integrity Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 6356 — Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-06-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 6134 — Renewable Fuel Adjustment Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 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.
Introduced 2008-05-22 · 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.
EnergyHR 6132 — To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote the recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
EnergyHR 4368 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special disposition rules for unused benefits in flexible spending arrangements of individuals called to active duty.
Introduced 2007-12-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3584 — SCHIP Extension Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3176 — SCHIP Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3059 — To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 1329 — Guaranteed Access for SCHIP's Target Population Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 703 — National Nuclear Security Administration Accountability Act
Introduced 2007-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
EnergyHR 608 — Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHRES 560 — Regarding the recent actions of Hugo Chavez and the Government of Venezuela.
Introduced 2007-07-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 4517 — United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-06-04 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EnergyHR 3981 — To reclassify fees paid into the Nuclear Waste Fund as offsetting collections, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-03-17 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 356.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2735 — Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 1644 — Energy Policy Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-04-07 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
EnergyHR 1220 — Anti-Pyramid Promotional Scheme Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 999 — Clear Skies Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5266 — Clear Skies Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4881 — Anti-Pyramid Promotional Scheme Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 4177 — To suspend temporarily the duty on mobile based scanners valued at more than $40.
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4176 — To suspend temporarily the duty on scanners not combined with a clock.
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4175 — To suspend temporarily the duty on hand held scanners.
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3406 — Electric Supply and Transmission Act
Introduced 2001-12-05 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
EnergyHR 3171 — Federal Pilot Officer Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-10-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2735 — Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-08-02 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1789-1790)
CommerceHR 1647 — Electricity Emergency Relief Act
Introduced 2001-05-01 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
EnergyHR 723 — To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to remove an exemption from civil penalties for nuclear safety violations by nonprofit institutions.
Introduced 2001-02-26 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
EnergyHJRES 87 — Approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Became Public Law No: 107-200.
EnergyHRES 250 — Urging the Secretary of Energy to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Introduced 2001-10-02 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
EnergyHCONRES 387 — Recognizing the American Society of Civil Engineers for reaching its 150th Anniversary and for the many vital contributions of civil engineers to the quality of life of our Nation's people including the research and development projects that have led to the physical infrastructure of modern America.
Introduced 2002-04-25 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CommemorationsHR 5485 — To temporarily exempt from restrictions on carriage in coastwise trade the transport of petroleum and petroleum products between ports designated by the President.
Introduced 2000-10-18 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4446 — To ensure that the Secretary of Energy may continue to exercise certain authorities under the Price-Anderson Act through the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment, Safety, and Health.
Introduced 2000-05-15 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 445.
EnergyHR 4288 — To clarify that environmental protection, safety, and health provisions continue to apply to the functions of the National Nuclear Security Administration to the same extent as those provisions applied to those functions before transfer to the Administration.
Introduced 2000-04-13 · Executive Comment Requested from DOE.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3385 — To strengthen provisions in the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 with respect to potential Climate Change.
Introduced 1999-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 3384 — Energy and Climate Policy Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 3383 — To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to remove separate treatment or exemption for nuclear safety violations by nonprofit institutions.
Introduced 1999-11-16 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.
EnergyHR 3012 — To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to protect Social Security trust funds and save Social Security surpluses for Social Security.
Introduced 1999-10-05 · Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2944 — Electricity Competition and Reliability Act
Introduced 1999-09-24 · Referral to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous materials for the further consideration of H.R.2944 extended for a period ending not later than July 12, 2000.
EnergyHR 2726 — Small Business Remediation Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2576 — Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Consolidation and Reorganization Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
HealthHR 2531 — Nuclear Regulatory Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000
Introduced 1999-07-15 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
EnergyHR 2293 — Budget Enforcement Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-06-22 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Appropriations, 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.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1378 — To authorize appropriations for carrying out pipeline safety activities under chapter 601 of title 49, United States Code.
Introduced 1999-04-13 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-153, Part I.
Transportation and Public WorksHJRES 37 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.
Introduced 1999-03-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
TaxationHRES 331 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for mandatory drug testing of Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1999-10-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Congress—
Introduced 1986-06-26 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-06-26 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 157 - 231 (Record Vote No: 209).
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Introduced 1985-10-09 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 148 - 276 (Record Vote No: 350).
HR 5007 — Fair Funding Distribution Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-06-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
HealthHR 4828 — Energy Independence Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-05-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
TaxationHR 4611 — Anti-Terrorism Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-04-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4398 — National Space Grant College Act
Introduced 1986-03-13 · Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 3661 — Anti-Terrorism Trade Preference Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-10-31 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 12 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal budget procedures.
Introduced 1985-01-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
Economics and Public Finance—
Introduced 1987-04-23 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 145 - 242 (Record Vote No: 62).
HR 4693 — Air Traffic Control Service Improvement Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-05-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4529 — A bill extending permission for the President's Commission on White House Fellows to accept certain donations.
Introduced 1988-05-04 · Became Public Law No: 100-513.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4367 — A bill to provide for improved safety at railroad-highway crossings.
Introduced 1988-04-13 · See H.R.4794.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3723 — A bill to prevent interagency disputes with the Federal Financing Bank from disrupting Rural Electrification Administration loan guarantee programs.
Introduced 1987-12-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2701 — A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to remove certain contract duration and right of first refusal requirements.
Introduced 1987-06-17 · Became Public Law No: 100-439.
EnergyHR 2489 — Anti-Terrorism Sanctions Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-05-21 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2200 — Energy Independence Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-04-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHJRES 9 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal budget procedures.
Introduced 1987-01-06 · See H.J.Res.321.
Economics and Public Finance—
Introduced 1990-07-17 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 244 (Roll no. 236).
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Introduced 1989-11-09 · By unanimous consent, the Barton amendment was withdrawn.
HR 5873 — To provide liminted extension for land treatment facilities for which there is pending a petition seeking to demonstrate that there will be no migration of hazardous constituents from the disposal unit.
Introduced 1990-10-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5297 — Computer Software Protection Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice.
CommerceHR 2966 — Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 2749 — To authorize the conveyance of a parcel of land in Whitney Lake, Texas.
Introduced 1989-06-27 · Became Public Law No: 101-257.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1558 — Energy Independence Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 1515 — Anti-Terrorism Sanctions Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 34 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal budget procedures.
Introduced 1989-01-03 · For Further Action See H.J.Res.268.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 451 — Providing for mandatory drug testing of Members of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1990-08-02 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Congress—
Introduced 1992-06-11 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 227 (Roll no. 184).
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Introduced 1991-10-29 · Mr. Fazio raised a point of order against the Barton amendment (A006). Mr. Fazio stated that provisions of the amendment constituted legislation on an appropriations bill and was, therefore, a violation of House rules. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1991-10-29 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 190 (Roll no. 349).
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Introduced 1991-10-29 · Mr. Fazio raised a point of order against the Barton amendment (A007). Mr. Fazio stated that provisions of the amendment constituted legislation on an appropriations bill by proposing changes to existing law and is, therefore, in violation of House rules. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 5134 — Bank Examination and Appraisal Improvement Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3871 — Chinese Protection Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-11-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
ImmigrationHR 3731 — To provide certain rules governing the treatment of a 5.421 acre parcel of land donated by the Resolution Trust Corporation to the city of Navasota, Texas.
Introduced 1991-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3729 — For the relief of the Rockett Special Utility District.
Introduced 1991-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, and Rural Development.
Private LegislationHR 2545 — Vehicular Natural Gas Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-06-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
EnergyHR 2360 — Relating to the tariff treatment of pilocarpine hydrochloride.
Introduced 1991-05-15 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 248 — Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 1991-05-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 17 — Providing for mandatory drug testing of Members of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHCONRES 381 — Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of selective Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) programs as part of State implementation plans under the Clean Air Act.
Introduced 1992-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Environmental Protection—
Introduced 1994-07-13 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 - 176 (Roll no. 321).
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Introduced 1994-03-17 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A002) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 204 (Roll no. 63).
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Introduced 1993-06-24 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5209 — Air Traffic Control Service Improvement Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5208 — To establish limits on wage continuation and severance benefits for Amtrak employees displaced by a discontinuance of service, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1994-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5182 — To adjust the designation of controlled airspace around the Dallas/Forth Worth Airport, Texas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1994-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4985 — To prohibit aircraft from flying over The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1994-08-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3255 — Cable Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3157 — Cable Consumer Protection Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 9 — Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · See H.J.Res.103.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 12 — Providing for mandatory drug testing of Members of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHCONRES 309 — Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of selective Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) programs as part of State implementation plans under the Clean Air Act.
Introduced 1994-10-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced 1996-07-24 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1995-07-11 · By unanimous consent, the Barton amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1995-02-28 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 220 (Roll no. 179).
HR 4288 — Natural Gas Vehicle Incentives Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4142 — Save Our Savings Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-09-24 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform and Oversight, 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.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3847 — Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Consolidation and Reorganization Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 3803 — George Bush School of Government and Public Service Act
Introduced 1996-07-12 · Received in the Senate.
EducationHR 3519 — Clean Air Act Amendments of 1996
Introduced 1996-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3397 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require that contributions to candidates in odd-numbered years be from individuals only.
Introduced 1996-05-07 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3201 — Medical Device Reform Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-03-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
HealthHR 2769 — To allow employees of the United States Government who have been furloughed, due to a lapse in appropriations, to volunteer to work to serve the needs of the people of the United States, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2752 — To approve sensor pad a medical device.
Introduced 1995-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Private LegislationHR 2667 — To allow employees of the United States Government who are placed under furlough to volunteer to come to work to serve the needs of the people of the United States.
Introduced 1995-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2599 — Budget Enforcement Simplification Trust Act
Introduced 1995-11-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2522 — Small Business Remediation Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2460 — To amend the Community Services Block Grant Act to redefine the term "eligible entity".
Introduced 1995-10-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1791 — Medicaid Certification Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-08 · Became Public Law No: 104-248.
HealthHR 948 — To prohibit aircraft from flying over the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, during certain times, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 832 — To establish limits on wage continuation and severance benefits for Amtrak employees displaced by a discontinuance of service, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-02-06 · See H.R.1788.
Transportation and Public WorksHJRES 169 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to taxes.
Introduced 1996-03-28 · For Further Action See H.J.Res.159.
TaxationHJRES 159 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes.
Introduced 1996-02-01 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
TaxationHJRES 106 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.
Introduced 1995-08-02 · For Further Action See H.J.Res.159.
TaxationHJRES 1 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64-35. Record Vote No: 158.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 510 — Providing for mandatory drug testing of Members of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1996-08-02 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
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Introduced 1997-02-12 · On agreeing to the Barton amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 274 (Roll no. 20).
HR 4791 — To establish rules for the payment of damage awards for future losses in certain health care liability actions.
Introduced 1998-10-10 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 3639 — Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Consolidation and Reorganization Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-04-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
HealthHR 3040 — Federal Energy Monitoring, Commissioning, and Savings Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-11-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
EnergyHR 2003 — Budget Enforcement Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-06-20 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1711 — Small Business Remediation Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1710 — Medical Device Regulatory Modernization Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-05-22 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.
HealthHR 970 — Natural Gas Vehicle Incentives Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-03-06 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
EnergyHR 629 — Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act
Introduced 1997-02-06 · Became Public Law No: 105-236.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 111 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.
Introduced 1998-02-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
TaxationHJRES 52 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations and the balanced budget.
Introduced 1997-02-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 62 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.
Introduced 1997-03-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
TaxationHRES 456 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for mandatory drug testing of Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1998-06-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHRES 503 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for mandatory drug testing of Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1998-07-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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