Leonard L. Boswell
Democrat · IO-3 · House of Representatives
29 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (106)
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Introduced 2012-07-18 · On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-11-30 · On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 239 (Roll no. 865).
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Introduced 2011-07-06 · Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Boswell amendment (A019). Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR H4648)
HR 5835 — Veterans Access to Capital Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-05-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 5834 — National Education for Service Heritage Act
Introduced 2012-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 5836 — Veterans and Service Members Educational Benefits Safety Act
Introduced 2012-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 4869 — Armed Forces Breast Cancer Research Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4313 — Farm Service Accountability Act
Introduced 2012-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Credit.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2684 — P.E. for the 21st Century Act
Introduced 2011-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 2624 — Universal College Credit Act
Introduced 2011-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2091 — Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1516 — Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 1422 — To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend the suspension of the limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance.
Introduced 2011-04-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Credit.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1233 — To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to suspend a limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance.
Introduced 2011-03-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1064 — Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 618 — Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 619 — Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHRES 782 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
Introduced 2012-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 474 — Recognizing the valuable contributions of community colleges and encouraging local partnerships with such institutions to train and revitalize the United States workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities.
Introduced 2011-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHRES 393 — Expressing support for designation of October 2011 as National Chiropractic Health Month.
Introduced 2011-09-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HealthHCONRES 103 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the effective Federal tax rate paid by the President and Vice-President of the United States, and Members of the House of Representatives and Senate, should not be less than the effective Federal tax rate paid by middle class Americans.
Introduced 2012-02-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation—
Introduced 2006-06-27 · On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-06-14 · On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5981 — Competitiveness in Contracting Act
Introduced 2006-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5982 — Universal College Credit Act
Introduced 2006-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5771 — Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act
Introduced 2006-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5431 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the tariff duties on ethanol.
Introduced 2006-05-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4828 — Cops for Kids Act
Introduced 2006-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4713 — To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter.
Introduced 2006-02-08 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4714 — Phone Records Protection Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4527 — Health Care Relief Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-12-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3466 — Meskwaki Code Talkers Recognition Act
Introduced 2005-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
CommemorationsHR 2659 — Safe Children Safe Communities Act
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 584 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 752) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program.
Introduced 2005-12-06 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Boswell. Petition No: 109-9. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis9.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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Introduced 2010-07-15 · On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-06-18 · On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 - 1 (Roll no. 392).
HR 6418 — To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend the suspension of the limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance.
Introduced 2010-11-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 5946 — P.E. for the 21st Century Act
Introduced 2010-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
EducationHR 5286 — Universal College Credit Act
Introduced 2010-05-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5265 — Combat Illegal Immigration Through Employment Verification Act
Introduced 2010-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
ImmigrationHR 5239 — Homeowner Tax Assistance Act
Introduced 2010-05-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4674 — Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 3926 — Armed Forces Breast Cancer Research Act
Introduced 2009-10-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3386 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1165 2nd Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office".
Introduced 2009-07-29 · Became Public Law No: 111-107.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2583 — Women Veterans Access to Care Act
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1681 — Veterans Transitional Assistance Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 864 — Renewable Fuel Pipelines Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 362 — Rural Hospital Assistance Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHJRES 68 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting corporations and labor organizations from using operating funds for advertisements in connection with any campaign for election for Federal office.
Introduced 2010-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 1666 — Expressing support for designation of October 2010 as "Crime Prevention Month".
Introduced 2010-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 1523 — To observe the contributions of the chiropractic profession and recognize National Chiropractic Health Month.
Introduced 2010-07-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHRES 740 — Recognizing the valuable contributions of the extension offices of land-grant universities.
Introduced 2009-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
Agriculture and FoodHRES 739 — Honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for his many contributions to alleviating world hunger.
Introduced 2009-09-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Agriculture and Food—
Introduced 2008-04-23 · On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-07-25 · By unanimous consent, the Boswell amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2007-04-19 · On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6912 — Rural Hospital Assistance Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 6692 — Renewable Fuel Pipelines Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
EnergyHR 5858 — Combating Climate Change Through Individual Action Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5373 — Consumer and Manufacturer Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Extension Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-02-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5223 — Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5158 — To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Windsor Heights, Iowa.
Introduced 2008-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4855 — To require studies by the Secretary of Agriculture on the effects of food products from cloned animals entering the food supply.
Introduced 2007-12-19 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4204 — Veterans Suicide Study Act
Introduced 2007-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3982 — Combat Illegal Immigration Through Employment Verification Act
Introduced 2007-10-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
ImmigrationHR 3802 — Toll Road Prohibition Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-10-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3751 — Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-10-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3483 — Universal College Credit Act
Introduced 2007-09-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3322 — Cops for Kids Act
Introduced 2007-08-02 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2737 — Health Care Relief Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2426 — Ethanol Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
EnergyHR 2135 — Competitive and Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1045 — To designate the Federal building located at 210 Walnut Street in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Neal Smith Federal Building".
Introduced 2007-02-14 · Became Public Law No: 110-158.
CommemorationsHR 327 — Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act
Introduced 2007-01-09 · Became Public Law No: 110-110.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 1428 — Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and Bridget Sloan of the United States Women's Gymnastics team for their outstanding performances and representation of the United States during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
Introduced 2008-09-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sports and RecreationHRES 684 — Congratulating Shawn Johnson on her victory in becoming the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Champion in women's gymnastics.
Introduced 2007-09-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHR 5355 — Health Care Relief Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-10-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4304 — Medicare Preservation and Anti-Privatization Act
Introduced 2004-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
HealthHR 4254 — Meskwaki Code Talkers Recognition Act
Introduced 2004-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
CommemorationsHR 3899 — Contract Accountability for Taxpayers Savings Act
Introduced 2004-03-04 · Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2624 — Medicare Fairness in Reimbursement Act
Introduced 2003-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2219 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacies to dispense medications on prescriptions written by private practitioners to veterans who are currently awaiting their first appointment with the Department for medical care, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1593 — Homeland Protection and Tax Hike Prevention Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Emergency ManagementHR 719 — To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter.
Introduced 2003-02-12 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and Food—
Introduced 2001-10-03 · On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 100 - 323, 1 Present (Roll no. 363).
HR 5321 — Improving Our Well-Being Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-09-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3803 — To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to prohibit livestock packers from owning or feeding livestock intended for slaughter for more than 14 days before such slaughter.
Introduced 2002-02-27 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2847 — Rural America Technology Enhancement Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-09-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2483 — Medicare Fairness in Reimbursement Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2372 — To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey the remaining water supply storage allocation in Rathbun Lake, Iowa, to the Rathbun Regional Water Association.
Introduced 2001-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 5181 — Internet Child Safety Tax Credit Act
Introduced 2000-09-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4129 — For the relief of Jose Gualalupe Telliz Pinales.
Introduced 2000-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 3464 — To establish a cooperative program of the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate the feasibility of using only fuel blended with ethanol to power municipal vehicles.
Introduced 1999-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Environmental ProtectionHR 988 — Comprehensive Methamphetamine Abuse Reduction Act
Introduced 1999-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 714 — Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4833 — Constructive Learning Environment Act
Introduced 1998-10-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 4607 — Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-09-23 · Referred to House Rules
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4315 — Comprehensive Methamphetamine Abuse Reduction Act
Introduced 1998-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 4038 — National Commission on Reforming and Simplifying the Federal Tax Code Act
Introduced 1998-06-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3955 — Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3584 — To delay the effective date of the final rule promulgated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
Introduced 1998-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 3451 — To amend the conservation reserve program to treat a non-profit organization that rents land from a State (or a political subdivision or agency thereof) as a separate person for purposes of applying the limitation on payments under conservation reserve contracts.
Introduced 1998-03-12 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3140 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that certain muzzle loading firearms are to be treated as antique firearms for purposes of the Federal firearms laws.
Introduced 1998-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1269 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide post-eligibility treatment of certain payments received under a Department of Veterans Affairs pension or compensation program.
Introduced 1997-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHRES 42 — Designating minority membership to certain standing committees of the House.
Introduced 1997-02-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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