Bruce L. Braley
Democrat · IO-1 · House of Representatives
19 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (114)
HR 5560 — Helping College Students Cross the Finish Line Act
Introduced 2014-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 5509 — College Tuition and Debt Relief Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-09-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5453 — To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2014-09-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5123 — Country-of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act
Introduced 2014-07-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 4964 — Seniors' Access to Social Security Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 4595 — School Bus Safety Act
Introduced 2014-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4422 — Veterans' Job Corps Act
Introduced 2014-04-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4376 — Retirement Security Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-04-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
TaxationHR 4099 — TREE Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-02-26 · Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 ResourcesHR 4044 — Child Tax Credit Restoration Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3995 — Mortgage Tax Cut Extension Act
Introduced 2014-02-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3906 — Fixing America's Inconsistent Redistricting (FAIR) Act
Introduced 2014-01-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
CongressHR 3648 — Hire A Hero Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-12-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3554 — Veterans Access to Care Act
Introduced 2013-11-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3368 — Veterans Day Off Act
Introduced 2013-10-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3200 — Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
International AffairsHR 3122 — Successful, Safe, and Healthy Students Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 3094 — Tuition Relief for Students Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-09-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2578 — Rural Hospital Fairness Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2355 — All-American Flag Act
Introduced 2013-06-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2144 — Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1704 — Support Our Startups Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1557 — Plain Regulations Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-15 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 1283 — Main Street Stabilization Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 1238 — True Cost of War Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-18 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1127 — Rebuild American Manufacturing Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 904 — Justice for the American Diplomats Held Hostage in Tehran Act
Introduced 2013-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
International AffairsHR 702 — Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 275 — End Radon in Schools Act
Introduced 2013-01-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
EducationHRES 269 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-06-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHRES 181 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers' Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace.
Introduced 2013-04-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and Employment—
Introduced 2012-06-26 · On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-02-16 · Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Braley (IA) amendment (A040). Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 6396 — End Radon in Schools Act
Introduced 2012-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
EducationHR 6237 — Main Street Stabilization Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 6177 — Support Our Startups Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-07-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6100 — Middle Class Tax Cut Protection Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-07-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5999 — Housing for Blinded Veterans Act
Introduced 2012-06-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5866 — Medical Device Patient Safety Act
Introduced 2012-05-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5796 — Justice for the American Diplomats Held Hostage in Tehran Act
Introduced 2012-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
International AffairsHR 5683 — Veterans' Job Corps Act
Introduced 2012-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5335 — To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on certain drive axles designed for use in off-road construction loaders and backhoes.
Introduced 2012-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5336 — To reduce temporarily the rate of duty on certain forged ring gear components and certain other parts of crankshafts and connecting rods.
Introduced 2012-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4373 — Making Adoption Affordable Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-04-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4284 — 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 2012-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4236 — Kadyn's Act
Introduced 2012-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4042 — Veterans Access to Care Act
Introduced 2012-02-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHR 3865 — College Tax Cut Extension Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-02-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3786 — Plain Regulations Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-01-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3597 — Shawn Johnson Fitness for Life Act
Introduced 2011-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 3524 — Disabled Veterans Employment Protection Act
Introduced 2011-11-30 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3258 — Medicare Equity Extension Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-10-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2901 — Rebuilding Communities Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-09-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2826 — Combat Veterans Back to Work Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-08-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2418 — National Future Farmers of America Commemorative Coin Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-07-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2073 — Country-of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act
Introduced 2011-06-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 1911 — Protecting Veterans' Homes Act
Introduced 2011-05-13 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1671 — Andrew Connolly Veterans' Housing Act
Introduced 2011-05-02 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1517 — Holley Lynn James Act
Introduced 2011-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1344 — All-American Flag Act
Introduced 2011-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1260 — Support for Survivors Act
Introduced 2011-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 974 — True Cost of War Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-09 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 851 — Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 531 — Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 477 — Back to Work Extension Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-01-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 319 — Veterans Day Off Act
Introduced 2011-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 739 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6083) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2012-07-24 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Braley (IA). Petition No: 112-5.
Congress—
Introduced 2010-07-29 · On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2010-06-16 · On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6503 — To require reports on the management of Arlington National Cemetery.
Introduced 2010-12-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6152 — Back to Work Extension Act
Introduced 2010-09-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5733 — Ed Thomas Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-07-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHR 5435 — Big Oil Accountability Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-05-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5022 — Fitness for Life Act
Introduced 2010-04-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 4654 — Veterans Access to Care Act
Introduced 2010-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4633 — Back to Work Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-02-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4584 — New Era Expansion Act
Introduced 2010-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4512 — Country-of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act
Introduced 2010-01-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 4442 — PLANES Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-01-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Emergency ManagementHR 3998 — Compensation for Combat Veterans Act
Introduced 2009-11-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3464 — National Future Farmers of America Commemorative Coin Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3051 — Plain Language in Health Insurance Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2891 — Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2852 — Project 2020: Building on the Promise of Home and Community-Based Services Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2853 — All-American Flag Act
Introduced 2009-06-12 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2322 — Healthy Food Choices for Kids Act
Introduced 2009-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
EducationHR 2201 — Medicare Equity and Accessibility Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1222 — Guaranteed Benefits for Our Troops Act
Introduced 2009-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 946 — Plain Writing Act of 2010
Introduced 2009-02-10 · Became Public Law No: 111-274.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 508 — DTV Converter Box Rebate Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
TaxationHR 312 — Clean Energy Investment Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 1099 — Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Introduced 2010-02-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2008-05-22 · On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 168 (Roll no. 360).
HR 6959 — Fair Funding for Upward Bound Act
Introduced 2008-09-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 6861 — Child Labor Safety Act
Introduced 2008-09-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Labor and EmploymentHR 6723 — Guaranteed Benefits for Our Troops Act
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6464 — Back on Track Act
Introduced 2008-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 6235 — All-American Flag Act
Introduced 2008-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5985 — Compensation for Combat Veterans Act
Introduced 2008-05-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5620 — Fresh Produce Safety Act
Introduced 2008-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 5231 — Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5167 — Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act
Introduced 2008-01-29 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
LawHR 3736 — Combat Pay Tax Flexibility Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-10-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3548 — Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008
Introduced 2007-09-17 · Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 929.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3381 — Fair Pay for America's Troops Act
Introduced 2007-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2915 — National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-28 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
HealthHR 2827 — Medicare Equity and Accessibility Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1873 — Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act
Introduced 2007-04-17 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
CommerceHR 1541 — Coming Together for Guard and Reserve Families Act
Introduced 2007-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 872 — NEW ERA Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHRES 1236 — Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties, Iowa, who were victims of the devastating tornado that struck their communities on May 25, 2008.
Introduced 2008-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
CommemorationsHRES 977 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies.
Introduced 2008-02-12 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 924 — Congratulating Iowa State University of Science and Technology for 150 years of leadership and service to the United States and the world as Iowa's land-grant university.
Introduced 2008-01-16 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 568 — Honoring and expressing gratitude to the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry ("Ironman Battalion") of the Iowa National Guard.
Introduced 2007-07-25 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commemorations