Timothy H. Bishop
Democrat · NE-1 · House of Representatives
23 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (127)
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Introduced 2014-09-09 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 248 (Roll no. 486).
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Introduced 2014-09-09 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 240 (Roll no. 487).
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Introduced 2014-04-04 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2013-06-05 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A019) Failed by recorded vote: 80 - 345 (Roll no. 199).
HR 5554 — Helping Wounded Warriors Cover Medical Expenses Act
Introduced 2014-09-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5410 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 New York Avenue in Sound Beach, New York, as the "John Moerlins Post Office".
Introduced 2014-09-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5122 — Railroad Hours of Service Employees Technical Corrections Act
Introduced 2014-07-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4722 — EEZ Clarification Act
Introduced 2014-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4511 — Protecting Students From Automatic Default Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-04-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
EducationHR 4233 — To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter and Corporal Jonathan Yale of the Marine Corps for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom in April 2008.
Introduced 2014-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3869 — Fluke Fairness Act
Introduced 2014-01-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3848 — New York Fair Fishing Act
Introduced 2014-01-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3532 — Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 2909 — United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
CommerceHR 2691 — To amend certain appropriation Acts to repeal the requirement directing the Administrator of General Services to sell Federal property and assets that support the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Plum Island, New York, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-07-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2510 — Helping Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals Act
Introduced 2013-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2234 — Diploma and Accreditation Integrity Protection Act
Introduced 2013-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
EducationHR 2142 — REVAMP Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2070 — Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
EnergyHR 1877 — Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1832 — Gold Star Fathers Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-05-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1426 — Big Oil Welfare Repeal Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 48 — Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 47 — Farmland Preservation and Land Conservation Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHCONRES 61 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.
Introduced 2013-10-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2012-06-06 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 245 (Roll no. 357). (consideration: CR H3574-3575)
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Introduced 2012-04-17 · By unanimous consent, the Bishop (NY) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H1887)
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Introduced 2012-02-28 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 255 (Roll no. 76).
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Introduced 2012-02-15 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 257 (Roll no. 61).
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Introduced 2011-11-30 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 228 (Roll no. 864).
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Introduced 2011-11-04 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 225 (Roll no. 835).
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Introduced 2011-07-27 · Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment (A038) stating that the provisions of the amendment proposes a net increase of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2011-07-11 · Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment (A008). Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Bishop (NY) amendment sought to increase the level of outlays in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2011-02-18 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A104) Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 269 (Roll no. 104).
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Introduced 2011-02-18 · Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment (A103). stating that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 6414 — REVAMP Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5885 — New York Fair Fishing Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-06-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4312 — Gold Star Fathers Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3912 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Mastic Road in Mastic Beach, New York, as the "Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building".
Introduced 2012-02-07 · Became Public Law No: 112-222.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3906 — To amend the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act to allow recreational fishing for Atlantic Striped Bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone.
Introduced 2012-02-06 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3648 — Harbor Fairness Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3596 — United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act
Introduced 2011-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 3145 — Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-10-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2732 — Student Loan Simplification and Opportunity Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 2598 — STEM Master Teacher Corps Act
Introduced 2011-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 2110 — Long Island Sound Improvement Act Amendments of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1758 — Diploma and Accreditation Integrity Protection Act
Introduced 2011-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
EducationHR 1748 — Taxpayer and Gas Price Relief Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
EnergyHR 1689 — Big Oil Welfare Repeal Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1594 — Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1593 — Farmland Preservation and Land Conservation Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1515 — STANDUP Act
Introduced 2011-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 964 — Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act
Introduced 2011-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
EnergyHR 469 — Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-01-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 14 — MAP-21
Introduced 2012-03-21 · Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Education and the Workforce, and 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.
Transportation and Public WorksHRES 488 — Honoring Americans who served as volunteers for the United States Office of Civilian Defense during World War II.
Introduced 2011-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 63 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Student Financial Aid Awareness Month to raise awareness of student financial aid.
Introduced 2011-01-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education—
Introduced 2006-06-14 · Mr. Knollenberg raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment (A049). Mr. Knollenberg raised a point of order against the amendment stating that it proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill and was in violation of clause 2 of rule 21. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2006-06-06 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A037) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-05-24 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 258, 1 Present (Roll no. 202).
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Introduced 2005-04-20 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 259 (Roll no. 118).
HR 4174 — Transport Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-10-28 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5253)
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4101 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 East Main Street in Patchogue, New York, as the "Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Post Office Building".
Introduced 2005-10-20 · Became Public Law No: 109-256.
CommemorationsHR 3523 — Estate Tax Deferral for Working Farms and Land Conservation Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3522 — Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1721 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize programs to improve the quality of coastal recreation waters, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-04-20 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1720 — Raw Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act
Introduced 2005-04-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHRES 335 — Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week to raise public awareness and understanding of the disease and to foster understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their families.
Introduced 2005-06-21 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 299 — Expressing the sense of the House that the President should take immediate action to initiate measures to lower the burden of gasoline prices on the economy of the United States, prevent Members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries from reaping windfall profits on sales of oil to the United States, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHRES 301 — Recognizing career and volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics for their bravery and critically important life-saving responsibilities in responding to crises and safeguarding the public.
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHCONRES 169 — Recognizing the families of the members of the Armed Forces for their contributions and sacrifices to the United States.
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced 2009-06-10 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6309 — NOTICE Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
CommerceHR 6172 — Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 6092 — To amend the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act to allow recreational fishing for Atlantic Striped Bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone.
Introduced 2010-08-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5944 — Railroad Hours of Service Employees Technical Corrections Act
Introduced 2010-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5876 — Long Island Sound Improvement Act Amendments of 2010
Introduced 2010-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5303 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve housing stipends for veterans receiving educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program.
Introduced 2010-05-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5076 — Stop Offshore Bad Actors Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5021 — BAG Fees Act
Introduced 2010-04-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4788 — Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act
Introduced 2010-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4721 — To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Flanders, New York.
Introduced 2010-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4715 — Clean Estuaries Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-03-02 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4632 — REVAMP Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-02-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4535 — Diploma and Accreditation Integrity Protection Act of 2009
Introduced 2010-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
EducationHR 4477 — Military Personnel Toxic Exposure Registry Act
Introduced 2010-01-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3270 — New York Fair Fishing Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3250 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1210 West Main Street in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn Post Office Building".
Introduced 2009-07-17 · Became Public Law No: 111-179.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2579 — Pathways to College Act
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 2419 — Military Personnel War Zone Toxic Exposure Prevention Act
Introduced 2009-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2199 — Protecting Workers From Imminent Dangers Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1896 — Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1895 — STANDUP Act
Introduced 2009-04-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1328 — Farmland Preservation and Land Conservation Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 912 — Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act
Introduced 2009-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 753 — Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act
Introduced 2009-01-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHRES 1353 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Student Financial Aid Awareness Month to raise awareness of student financial aid.
Introduced 2010-05-12 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
EducationHRES 1260 — Expressing support for designation of April 2010 as Student Financial Aid Awareness Month to raise awareness of student financial aid.
Introduced 2010-04-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Education—
Introduced 2008-04-24 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-09-18 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-06-20 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 146 - 285, 1 Present (Roll no. 521).
HR 6720 — Natural Gas Strategy Act
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EnergyHR 6721 — Farmland Preservation and Land Conservation Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3921 — Procedural Fairness for September 11 Victims Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-10-22 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
LawHR 3707 — Memorial Dedicated to All Victims of Terrorism Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-10-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
CommemorationsHR 2912 — Transport Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-28 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7822)
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2744 — Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act
Introduced 2007-06-15 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2452 — Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act
Introduced 2007-05-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2363 — Generating Opportunity by Forgiving Educational Debt for Service Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-17 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5627)
TaxationHR 1564 — National Estuary Protection Act
Introduced 2007-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1135 — Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-02-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 723 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize programs to improve the quality of coastal recreation waters, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHCONRES 355 — Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.
Introduced 2008-05-20 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CongressHCONRES 159 — Expressing the support of Congress for a National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month.
Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2003-07-25 · On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4922 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize programs to improve the quality of coastal recreation waters, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4721 — Estate Tax Deferral for Working Farms and Land Conservation Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4482 — Long Island Sound Protection Act
Introduced 2004-06-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4427 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 73 South Euclid Avenue in Montauk, New York, as the "Perry B. Duryea, Jr. Post Office".
Introduced 2004-05-20 · Became Public Law No: 108-300.
CommemorationsHR 4349 — To reinstate Department of Energy Order No. 202-03-2.
Introduced 2004-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 3409 — Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act
Introduced 2003-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3408 — College and Job Opportunities for the Future Act
Introduced 2003-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 2830 — Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2816 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the management of health care services for veterans to place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category.
Introduced 2003-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2215 — Raw Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act
Introduced 2003-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHRES 611 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should immediately communicate to the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cartel and non-OPEC countries that participate in the cartel of crude oil producing countries the position of the United States that urgent action must be taken to increase world crude oil supplies so as to achieve stable crude oil prices, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHCONRES 308 — Recognizing the members of AMVETS for their service to the Nation and supporting the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day.
Introduced 2003-10-21 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Commemorations