
Howard L. Berman
Democrat · CA-28 · House of Representatives
43 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (221)
HR 6644 — Global Partnerships Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-12-11 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, 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.
International AffairsHR 4824 — To suspend temporarily the duty on non-woven recycled polyethylene terephthalate.
Introduced 2012-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4822 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain shopping bags.
Introduced 2012-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4823 — To suspend temporarily the duty on spun-bonded, non-woven, high-density polyethylene materials.
Introduced 2012-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4229 — Iron Dome Support Act
Introduced 2012-03-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 4041 — Export Promotion Reform Act
Introduced 2012-02-15 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3992 — To allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E-2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel.
Introduced 2012-02-09 · Became Public Law No: 112-130.
ImmigrationHR 3843 — To amend the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 to provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to the National Iranian Oil Company and the National Iranian Tanker Company.
Introduced 2012-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
International AffairsHR 3288 — Safeguarding United States Satellite Leadership and Security Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-11-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 3017 — Agricultural Labor Market Reform Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
ImmigrationHR 2988 — Green Export Promotion and Job Creation Act
Introduced 2011-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2987 — American Export Promotion and Job Creation Act
Introduced 2011-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2677 — Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2589 — Antiboycott Act
Introduced 2011-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
International AffairsHR 2215 — Hezbollah Anti-Terrorism Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
International AffairsHR 2004 — Technology Security and Antiboycott Act
Introduced 2011-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .
International AffairsHR 1842 — DREAM Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
ImmigrationHR 1320 — Nuclear Nonproliferation and Cooperation Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-01 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International AffairsHRES 714 — Expressing support to end commercial whaling in all of its forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations.
Introduced 2012-06-28 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 636 — Expressing support for designation of the period beginning April 9, 2012, and ending May 6, 2012, as "Bataan-Corregidor Month".
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2006-07-26 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 241 (Roll no. 409).
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Introduced 2005-07-21 ·
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Introduced 2005-07-21 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 165 (Roll no. 409).
HR 5430 — To establish sound criteria for civilian nuclear cooperation with certain countries.
Introduced 2006-05-19 · Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International AffairsHR 5361 — Perform Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-11 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
CommerceHR 5096 — PDQ Act
Introduced 2006-04-05 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E524-525)
CommerceHR 1502 — Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-06 · Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims Discharged.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHRES 985 — Directing the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in the possession of the Secretary of State relating to the report submitted to the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives on July 28, 2006, pursuant to the Iran and Syria Nonproliferation Act.
Introduced 2006-09-07 · Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2009-07-17 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-06-10 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-06-10 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-06-10 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 - 171 (Roll no. 320).
HR 6497 — DREAM Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 5139 — Extending Immunities to the Office of the High Representative and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-26 · Became Public Law No: 111-177.
International AffairsHR 4801 — Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
International AffairsHR 3642 — Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-09-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 2410 — Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
Introduced 2009-05-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 2414 — AgJOBS Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 2194 — Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Became Public Law No: 111-195.
International AffairsHR 2139 — Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 1816 — Ovarian Cancer Biomarker Research Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1788 — False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-30 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
LawHR 1785 — Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act
Introduced 2009-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 1751 — American Dream Act
Introduced 2009-03-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
ImmigrationHR 235 — Social Security Fairness Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHJRES 88 — Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and Australia pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Introduced 2010-06-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHJRES 91 — Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Introduced 2010-06-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHJRES 60 — Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Introduced 2009-07-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1765 — Supporting a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and condemning unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-12-15 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 1735 — Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010.
Introduced 2010-11-29 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 1613 — Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010.
Introduced 2010-09-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 1064 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the "Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009" under consideration by the Parliament of Uganda, that would impose long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-02-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 981 — Supporting continued political and economic development in Ukraine.
Introduced 2009-12-16 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 892 — Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace.
Introduced 2009-11-05 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 560 — Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-06-18 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 171 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of sustained United States engagement in partnership with the European Union (EU).
Introduced 2009-02-13 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 123 — Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.
Introduced 2009-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHCONRES 218 — Expressing sympathy for the 57 civilians who were killed in the southern Philippines on November 23, 2009.
Introduced 2009-12-08 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
International AffairsHR 7311 — William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-12-09 · Became Public Law No: 110-457.
International AffairsHR 7177 — Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-27 · Became Public Law No: 110-429.
International AffairsHR 7112 — Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-26 · Received in the Senate.
International AffairsHR 7081 — United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act
Introduced 2008-09-25 · Became Public Law No: 110-369.
International AffairsHR 7061 — United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act
Introduced 2008-09-25 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International AffairsHR 6911 — STAND for Georgia Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 6574 — United States-Russian Federation Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-07-23 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
International AffairsHR 6531 — Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008
Introduced 2008-07-17 · Became Public Law No: 110-434.
CommerceHR 6481 — Avena Case Implementation Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-07-14 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 6456 — To provide for extensions of certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-07-10 · Became Public Law No: 110-321.
International AffairsHR 6362 — To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, shall appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
CommerceHR 6328 — To develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
Introduced 2008-06-20 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
International AffairsHR 6028 — Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-05-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 5927 — International Violence Against Women Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 5916 — Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Reform Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-29 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 5889 — Orphan Works Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-24 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
CommerceHR 5690 — To remove the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events, provide relief for certain members of the African National Congress regarding admissibility, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-04-03 · Became Public Law No: 110-257.
ImmigrationHR 5501 — Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-02-27 · Became Public Law No: 110-293.
International AffairsHR 4854 — False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-12-19 · Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law Discharged.
LawHR 4789 — Performance Rights Act
Introduced 2007-12-18 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
CommerceHR 4575 — To reduce temporarily the duty on certain reusable grocery bags.
Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3973 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain reusable grocery bags.
Introduced 2007-10-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3689 — Ovarian Cancer Biomarker Research Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2489 — Genocide Accountability Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-24 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2336 — To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Introduced 2007-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
CommerceHR 1908 — Patent Reform Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-18 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.
CommerceHR 1312 — Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act
Introduced 2007-03-05 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationHR 1275 — American Dream Act
Introduced 2007-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
ImmigrationHR 1263 — Iraq Benchmarks Act
Introduced 2007-03-01 · Committee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 580 — To amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for a 120-day limit to the term of a United States attorney appointed on an interim basis by the Attorney General, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-01-19 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92.
LawHR 371 — AgJOBS Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 82 — Social Security Fairness Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHJRES 95 — Providing for the disapproval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Introduced 2008-06-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1370 — Resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately end abuses of the human rights of its citizens, to cease repression of Tibetan and Uighur people, and to end its support for the Governments of Sudan and Burma to ensure that the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games take place in an atmosphere that honors the Olympic traditions of freedom and openness.
Introduced 2008-07-23 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 1361 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should lead a high-level diplomatic effort to ensure that the Durban Review Conference serves as a forum to review implementation of commitments made at the 2001 Durban Conference to combat all forms of racism by defeating the campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the United Nation's Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries by attacking Israel, promoting anti-Semitism, and undermining the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Introduced 2008-07-22 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 1341 — Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3890, with amendments.
Introduced 2008-07-15 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1290 — Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Refugee Day and calling on the United States Government, international organizations, and aid groups to take immediate steps to secure urgently needed humanitarian relief for the more than 2,000,000 people displaced by genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.
Introduced 2008-06-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1194 — Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.
Introduced 2008-05-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 711 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the United States-India nuclear cooperation agreement.
Introduced 2007-10-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 5299 — Patent Quality Assistance Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
CommerceHR 5136 — Preservation of Orphan Works Act
Introduced 2004-09-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
CommerceHR 4591 — Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 4303 — American Schools Abroad Support Act
Introduced 2004-05-06 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
International AffairsHR 5211 — To amend title 17, United States Code, to limit the liability of copyright owners for protecting their works on peer-to-peer networks.
Introduced 2002-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
CommerceHR 2736 — H-2A Reform and Agricultural Worker Adjustment Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
ImmigrationHR 1707 — Satellite Trade and Security Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-05-03 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
International AffairsHR 1332 — Business Method Patent Improvement Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
CommerceHR 1333 — Patent Improvement Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
CommerceHR 621 — To designate the Federal building located at 6230 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, California, as the "James C. Corman Federal Building".
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
CommemorationsHR 531 — To designate El Salvador under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to render nationals of such foreign state eligible for temporary protected status under such section.
Introduced 2001-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHRES 110 — Providing that it shall not be in order in the House of Representatives to consider certain funding measures for the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Introduced 2001-04-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CommerceHR 5364 — Business Method Patent Improvement Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
CommerceHR 3771 — To eliminate the numerical limitation on the number of aliens granted asylum who may become lawful permanent residents in any fiscal year.
Introduced 2000-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 5650 — A bill for the relief of Edwin Rios and Geovanna Rios.
Introduced 1984-05-10 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 5424 — A bill to provide for joint United States-Israeli development assistance projects.
Introduced 1984-04-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
International AffairsHR 4334 — A bill for the relief of Paulette Mendes-Silva.
Introduced 1983-11-08 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 3917 — A bill to exempt States from the statute of limitations applicable to quiet title actions against the United States.
Introduced 1983-09-19 · Executive Comment Received From Justice.
LawHR 3623 — A bill for the relief of certain former flight engineers of Western Airlines.
Introduced 1983-06-21 · Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.
Private LegislationHR 3331 — A bill to authorize the exchange of certain lands between the Bureau of Land Management and the city of Los Angeles for purposes of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Introduced 1983-06-16 · Became Public Law No: 98-572.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1877 — A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to reimpose certain foreign policy export controls which ceased to be effective on March 1, 1982, September 15, 1982, and January 20, 1983.
Introduced 1983-03-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 387 — A joint resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States for the May 1983 agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
Introduced 1983-10-18 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 128 — A concurrent resolution calling for renewed United States pursuit of peace in the Middle East, based on the fundamental commitment of the United States to Israel's security.
Introduced 1983-05-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1986-10-17 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Unanimous Consent.
HR 4135 — A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to prohibit certain exports to countries supporting international terrorism.
Introduced 1986-02-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3983 — A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to prohibit certain exports to countries supporting international terrorism.
Introduced 1985-12-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3825 — Free Trade in Ideas Foreign Affairs Amendments of 1985
Introduced 1985-11-21 · Executive Comment Requested from State.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 3163 — A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to clarify the derivative works exception to the termination of a copyright grant.
Introduced 1985-08-01 · Executive Comment Requested from US Copyright Off.
CommerceHR 2883 — A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to increase the number of United States bankruptcy judges authorized to be appointed for the central district of California.
Introduced 1985-06-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
LawHR 2484 — A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to exempt States from the statute of limitations applicable to quiet title actions against the United States.
Introduced 1985-05-14 · Became Public Law No: 99-598.
LawHR 2316 — A bill for the relief of Paulette Mendes-Silva.
Introduced 1985-05-01 · Vetoed by President.
Private LegislationHR 1848 — A bill to amend the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to extend the time period during which the State of California may apply for certain grants for acquisition of lands and waters and development of essential public facilities in the Santa Monica Mountains Zone.
Introduced 1985-04-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation.
Sports and RecreationHR 1456 — A bill to modify the Hansen Dam project, Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers, California, to authorize the Chief of Engineers to contract for the removal and sale of certain dredged material, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1985-03-07 · See H.R.6.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 484 — A bill for the relief of certain former flight engineers of Western Airlines.
Introduced 1985-01-03 · Committee on Judiciary. Subcommittee on Administrative Practice and Procedure is discharged from further consideration.
Private LegislationHR 501 — A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to impose export controls on certain exports to South Africa, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1985-01-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 483 — A bill for the relief of Edwin Rios and Geovanna Rios.
Introduced 1985-01-03 · Became Private Law No: 99-5.
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Introduced 1988-05-17 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1987-11-19 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1987-11-19 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5535 — Secondary School Community Services Act
Introduced 1988-10-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
EducationHR 5532 — A bill to authorize the exchange of certain public lands in California and Nevada.
Introduced 1988-10-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5299 — Legal Immigration Reform Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-09-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 5177 — A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, relating to remedies in copyright infringement actions.
Introduced 1988-08-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
CommerceHR 5047 — A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims.
Introduced 1988-07-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
LawHR 4641 — A bill to amend the False Claims Act.
Introduced 1988-05-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
LawHR 4496 — A bill to authorize the exchange of certain public lands in California and Nevada.
Introduced 1988-04-29 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3763 — A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, relating to foreign sovereign immunity, with respect to certain activities of foreign governments, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-12-15 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 920.
LawHR 3713 — A bill to permit the President to regulate or prohibit transactions incident to travel to and from a country with respect to which passports are designated as restricted for travel.
Introduced 1987-12-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
International AffairsHR 3651 — Antiterrorism and Arms Export Amendments of 1988
Introduced 1987-11-18 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 1888 — A bill to amend the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act with respect to certain activities of foreign governments.
Introduced 1987-04-01 · Clean Bill H.R.3763 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.
LawHR 1719 — Free Trade in Ideas Foreign Affairs Amendments of 1987
Introduced 1987-03-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 1574 — A bill for the relief of Paulette Mendes-Silva.
Introduced 1987-03-11 · Recommitted by House to House Committee on The Judiciary by Unanimous Consent.
Private LegislationHJRES 675 — War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1988
Introduced 1988-10-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
International AffairsHRES 471 — A resolution to condemn the use of chemical weapons by Iraq and urge the President to continue applying diplomatic pressure to prevent their further use, and urge the Administration to step up efforts to achieve an international ban on chemical weapons.
Introduced 1988-06-15 · Executive Comment Received From DOD.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1990-06-06 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1989-07-25 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A017) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 9 (Roll no. 163).
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Introduced 1989-06-29 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A042) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1989-06-22 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1989-04-12 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5841 — For the relief of Eva Yee Wah Yeung, Raymond Chi Man Yeung, Che Wang Yeung, and Che Hong Yeung.
Introduced 1990-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Private LegislationHR 4914 — To amend the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of Interior to exchange city-owned lands in Los Angeles, California with public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada.
Introduced 1990-05-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4585 — To impose sanctions against Iraq.
Introduced 1990-04-24 · For Further Action See S.431.
International AffairsHR 3568 — Motion Picture Copyright Protection Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice.
CommerceHR 3244 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a new nonimmigrant classification for certain alien exporters.
Introduced 1989-09-12 · See H.R.4300.
ImmigrationHR 3245 — To amend section 204 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 with respect to the use of State legalization impact assistance grant funds.
Introduced 1989-09-12 · Executive Comment Requested from HHS and Justice.
ImmigrationHR 2981 — Victims of Terrorism Judicial Remedy Act
Introduced 1989-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
LawHR 2717 — To amend the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 to require that certain areas be designated as high intensity drug trafficking areas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2163 — Victims of Terrorism Judicial Remedy Act
Introduced 1989-05-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
LawHR 1767 — Free Trade in Ideas Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-04-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 1605 — Emergency Refugee Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-03-23 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
ImmigrationHR 998 — To authorize the exchange of certain public lands in California and Nevada.
Introduced 1989-02-09 · See H.R.4914.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 963 — To provide for the imposition of sanctions on persons who export, transfer, or otherwise engage in the trade of certain items in violation of laws and regulations implementing the Military Technology Control Regime.
Introduced 1989-02-09 · Executive Comment Requested from State, Commerce, DOD, and CIA.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 672 — Legal Immigration Reform Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-01-27 · For Further Action See H.R.4300.
ImmigrationHR 671 — To amend title 17, United States Code, relating to remedies in copyright infringement actions.
Introduced 1989-01-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
CommerceHR 669 — To prohibit the transfer or possession of assault weapons.
Introduced 1989-01-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 91 — Anti-Terrorism and Arms Export Amendments Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-01-03 · Became Public Law No: 101-222.
International AffairsHJRES 426 — To designate the period commencing February 4, 1990, and ending February 10, 1990, as "National Burn Awareness Week".
Introduced 1989-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Health—
Introduced 1991-06-12 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 200 (Roll no. 149).
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Introduced 1991-05-15 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 185 (Roll no. 90).
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Introduced 1991-05-15 · On agreeing to the Berman amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6047 — To amend the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, the Foreign Service Act of 1980, and other provisions of law to make certain changes in administrative authorities.
Introduced 1992-09-28 · Became Public Law No: 102-499.
International AffairsHR 5534 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a cooperative agreement with the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom.
Introduced 1992-07-02 · See S.1704.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5406 — Free Trade in Ideas Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-06-16 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
International AffairsHR 5434 — Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-06-18 · Executive Comment Requested from State, DOD, Commerce, Treasury, USDA.
International AffairsHR 4563 — False Claims Amendments Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-03-25 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
LawHR 4231 — International Peacekeeping Activities Supplemental Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993
Introduced 1992-02-18 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
International AffairsHR 3949 — Municipal Employee Protection Amendments of 1991
Introduced 1991-11-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2944 — To further the development of commercially viable advanced transportation systems and electric passenger vehicles in the United States, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2782 — To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that such Act does not preempt certain State laws.
Introduced 1991-06-26 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 656.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2367 — Motion Picture Anti-Piracy Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
CommerceHR 2315 — Arms Suppliers Regime Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-05-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 2254 — Anti-Boycott Passport Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-05-08 · Executive Comment Received from State.
International AffairsHR 2122 — Emergency Supplemental Persian Gulf Refugee Assistance Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-04-29 · Became Public Law No: 102-45.
International AffairsHR 1602 — Health Insurance Claims Fairness Act of 1992
Introduced 1991-03-22 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 571.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1415 — Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993
Introduced 1991-03-13 · Became Public Law No: 102-138.
International AffairsHR 1176 — Foreign Relations Persian Gulf Conflict Emergency Supplemental Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1991
Introduced 1991-02-28 · Became Public Law No: 102-20.
International AffairsHR 1041 — For the relief of Eva Yee Wah Yeung, Raymond Chi Man Yeung, Che Wang Yeung, and Che Hong Yeung.
Introduced 1991-02-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Private LegislationHJRES 548 — To prohibit the proposed sale to Saudi Arabia of F-15 aircraft.
Introduced 1992-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
International AffairsHJRES 473 — To prohibit the proposed sale to Kuwait of an air defense system.
Introduced 1992-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1993-06-16 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1993-06-16 · On agreeing to the Berman amendments (A004) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5254 — Special Envoy for Tibet Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
International AffairsHR 5118 — To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to permit an extension for filing drawback claims in cases where the President has declared a major disaster.
Introduced 1994-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5034 — To make certain technical amendments relating to the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, and other provisions of law.
Introduced 1994-09-13 · Became Public Law No: 103-415.
International AffairsHR 3811 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the casualty loss deduction for disaster losses without regard to the 10-percent adjusted gross income floor.
Introduced 1994-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2915 — False Claims Amendments Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
LawHR 2058 — To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to the distribution of securities under a plan under chapter 11 of such title.
Introduced 1993-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2057 — To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to the waiver of sovereign immunity by governmental units.
Introduced 1993-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1881 — Health Insurance Claims Fairness Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1803 — International Peacekeeping Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.
International AffairsHR 1579 — Free Trade in Ideas Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-04-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
International AffairsHR 1441 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a cooperative agreement with the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-03-24 · For Further Action See H.R.1584.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1379 — International Broadcasting Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.
International AffairsHR 1036 — To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that such Act does not preempt certain State laws.
Introduced 1993-02-23 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
Labor and EmploymentHCONRES 137 — To enhance United States efforts to stem the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Introduced 1993-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1995-06-14 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 276 (Roll no. 377).
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Introduced 1995-03-06 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 235 (Roll no. 201).
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Introduced 1995-02-16 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A013) as modified Failed by voice vote.
HR 1929 — Immigration Enforcement Improvements Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 527 — To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to permit an extension for filing drawback claims in cases where the President has declared a major disaster.
Introduced 1995-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 433 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the casualty loss deduction for disaster losses without regard to the 10-percent adjusted gross income floor.
Introduced 1995-01-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation—
Introduced 1998-07-29 · On agreeing to the Berman amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
HCONRES 283 — Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the December 1997 report on Tibet of the International Commission of Jurists and on United States policy on Tibet.
Introduced 1998-05-22 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2174-2175)
International Affairs