
John Barrow
Democrat · GE-12 · House of Representatives
21 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (81)
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Introduced 2014-06-19 · On agreeing to the Barrow (GA) amendment (A070) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2013-07-10 · On agreeing to the Barrow (GA) amendment (A050) Failed by voice vote.
HR 4928 — ROTC Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-06-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4591 — Workforce Investment and Job Creation Act
Introduced 2014-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4331 — To require a 50 percent reduction in the number of limousines in the Federal fleet.
Introduced 2014-03-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4072 — To prohibit the use of funds appropriated to any Federal department or agency to provide technical assistance to nongovernment entities for the production of motion pictures, television shows, and other audiovisual programs.
Introduced 2014-02-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3904 — To reduce the period of the availability of allowances for former Speakers of the House of Representatives to one year, beginning on the date of the expiration of an individual's service as Speaker.
Introduced 2014-01-16 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 3201 — Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2614 — To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide the President with the authority to exempt civilian Department of Defense personnel accounts from sequestration.
Introduced 2013-07-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2613 — To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide the President with the authority to exempt civilian Department of Defense personnel accounts from sequestration.
Introduced 2013-07-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2583 — To reauthorize the matching grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.
Introduced 2013-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2124 — Keeping the Promise of IRCA Act
Introduced 2013-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
ImmigrationHR 223 — John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act
Introduced 2013-01-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
CongressHR 37 — Business and Government Operations Improvement Act
Introduced 2013-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 33 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit a law increasing the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives from taking effect until an election of Representatives has intervened, and to permit a law otherwise varying such compensation to take effect upon enactment.
Introduced 2013-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
CongressHJRES 4 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 2013-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 633 — Expressing the sense of the House with respect to accountability for mismanagement at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Introduced 2014-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2011-11-03 · On agreeing to the Barrow amendment (A005) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-06-01 · On agreeing to the Barrow amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-05-12 · On agreeing to the Barrow amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6499 — To amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to include the pay of Members of Congress within the coverage of the Act.
Introduced 2012-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 6144 — To reduce amounts available to the General Services Administration for the acquisition of new vehicles for the Federal fleet.
Introduced 2012-07-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 6071 — Veterans Medical and Prosthetic Research Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2012
Introduced 2012-06-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4409 — Government Agency Reform Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4283 — Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act
Introduced 2012-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
FamiliesHR 4167 — Tax Credits for Jobs Now Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3998 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.
Introduced 2012-02-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3999 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for mortgage insurance.
Introduced 2012-02-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3997 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for expensing of environmental remediation costs.
Introduced 2012-02-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3651 — To amend the Truth in Lending Act to exempt certain creditors from the escrow account requirement for higher-priced mortgage loans, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2011-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3121 — Reclaiming Oversight of Executive Branch Spending Act
Introduced 2011-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3016 — To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly operate the Federal Recovery Coordination Program, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2011-09-22 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2851 — To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a technical school training subsidy program.
Introduced 2011-09-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2370 — To provide funds to the Army Corps of Engineers to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the Corps with curation and historic preservation activities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2011-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 911 — Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHRES 673 — Expressing support for designation of May 2012 as "National Mobility Awareness Month".
Introduced 2012-06-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HealthHRES 649 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should work to eliminate the facilitated sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors over the Internet.
Introduced 2012-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 2006-06-27 · On agreeing to the Barrow amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6165 — TRAIN Act
Introduced 2006-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 6098 — Keep Kids Covered Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5694 — Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act
Introduced 2006-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
FamiliesHR 4917 — Protect America First Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4474 — Minority-Owned Venture Empowerment Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-12-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 4025 — Disabled Veterans Fairness Act
Introduced 2005-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2073 — Small Business Health Insurance Promotion Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
HealthHRES 1014 — Recognizing the life of Erskine "Erk" Russell and his outstanding contributions to the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, the State of Georgia, and the United States.
Introduced 2006-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
CommemorationsHRES 998 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5099) to provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-09-12 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Barrow. Petition No: 109-16. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis16.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
CongressHRES 614 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2429) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
Introduced 2005-12-15 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Barrow. Petition No: 109-11. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis11.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
CongressHR 5594 — To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a technical school training subsidy program.
Introduced 2010-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5282 — To provide funds to the Army Corps of Engineers to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the Corps with curation and historic preservation activities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-05-12 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 694.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4041 — To authorize certain improvements in the Federal Recovery Coordinator Program, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-11-06 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3652 — Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2165 — Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 1662 — Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act
Introduced 2009-03-23 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
FamiliesHR 1661 — Travel Trailer Residents' Health Registry Act
Introduced 2009-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 663 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12877 Broad Street in Sparta, Georgia, as the "Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building".
Introduced 2009-01-23 · Became Public Law No: 111-26.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 1533 — Congratulating the Augusta State University Jaguars men's golf team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Golf Championship.
Introduced 2010-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Sports and RecreationHRES 1087 — Honoring the life of John H. "Jack" Ruffin, Jr.
Introduced 2010-02-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
LawHRES 288 — Recognizing the importance of park and recreation facilities and expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "National Park and Recreation Month".
Introduced 2009-03-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Public Lands and Natural Resources—
Introduced 2008-04-23 · On agreeing to the Barrow amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-03-28 · On agreeing to the Barrow amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-02-28 · On agreeing to the Barrow amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6956 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12877 Broad Street in Sparta, Georgia, as the "Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building".
Introduced 2008-09-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5997 — Fairness in Trucking Transactions Act
Introduced 2008-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5897 — Travel Trailer Residents' Health Registry Act
Introduced 2008-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5089 — Veterans Disability Reform Act of 2007
Introduced 2008-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5090 — To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to permit a family member of a wounded veteran to take leave under such Act after a lesser period of service with an employer.
Introduced 2008-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4072 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-11-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4039 — Child Care Family Tax Relief Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-11-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3607 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the Hope Scholarship Credit by increasing the maximum credit, by allowing the credit for 4 years of postsecondary education, and by allowing the credit for room, board, and certain other expenses.
Introduced 2007-09-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3608 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for interest on acquisition indebtedness on principal residences to all individuals, whether or not they itemize their other deductions.
Introduced 2007-09-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3009 — Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-07-12 · Executive Comment Requested from Commodity Futures Trading Com.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2427 — To require that an independent review of the efficiency and effectiveness of all headquarters offices of USDA Rural Development and the Natural Resource Conservation Service be carried out before any county Rural Development office may be merged with a county office of the Natural Resource Conservation Service or any county office of the Natural Resource Conservation Service may be merged with a county Rural Development office.
Introduced 2007-05-22 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2398 — CREATE-21 Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1563 — Rural Health Services Preservation Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1489 — To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to eliminate the remainder of the funding shortfalls in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for fiscal year 2007.
Introduced 2007-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1473 — Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act
Introduced 2007-03-12 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
FamiliesHR 1472 — Disabled Veterans Fairness Act
Introduced 2007-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 828 — Honoring the firefighters and other public servants who responded to the wildfires in south Georgia during the spring of 2007.
Introduced 2007-11-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
CommemorationsHCONRES 304 — Expressing the sense of Congress that allowing motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate in the United States without adequate regulation jeopardizes the safety and security of United States citizens, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public Works