
E. Thomas Coleman
Republican · MI-6 · House of Representatives
49 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (109)
HR 6821 — A bill to reduce overlap between the food stamp and school lunch programs.
Introduced 1980-03-17 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4028 — A bill entitled the "Food Stamp Beneficiary Protection Act".
Introduced 1979-05-09 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1778 — A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974.
Introduced 1979-02-01 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Emergency ManagementHJRES 2 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1979-01-15 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 590 — A resolution to amend the Code of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives respecting Members who have been indicted for criminal offenses.
Introduced 1980-03-03 · Referred to House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
CongressHR 13813 — A bill to modify the Smithville Lake project, Little Platte River, Missouri, to establish a memorial to former Congressman Jerry L. Litton and redesignate the Smithville Lake project visitor center as the "Jerry L. Litton Memorial Visitor Center".
Introduced 1978-08-09 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Congressional tributesHJRES 989 — A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1978-06-13 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 990 — A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1978-06-13 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 988 — A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1978-06-13 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 987 — A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1978-06-13 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 916 — Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1978-05-17 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 121 — Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation be retained in that office and that the directorship be viewed as a professional position untainted by political consideration.
Introduced 1977-01-19 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 164 — Concurrent resolution providing for the printing of additional copies of memorial addresses delivered in the Congress in tribute to Jerry L. Litton.
Introduced 1977-03-17 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Congress—
Introduced 1981-10-22 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 180 - 193 (Record Vote No: 277).
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Introduced 1981-11-20 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-10-21 · Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-10-22 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Unanimous Consent.
HR 7412 — Natural Gas Price Relief and Market Correction Act
Introduced 1982-12-13 · Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.
EnergyHR 6394 — Food Stamp Amendments of 1982
Introduced 1982-05-18 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 6343 — A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to provide that certain educational loans which are not dischargeable under chapter 7 of such title shall not be dischargeable under chapter 13 of such title.
Introduced 1982-05-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6342 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for the collection of defaulted Federal student loans from income tax refunds.
Introduced 1982-05-11 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6008 — A bill to amend the National Housing Act to provide for emergency interest reduction payments and for other purposes.
Introduced 1982-03-31 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4752 — Individual Housing Account Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-10-15 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4530 — Food Stamp Law Enforcement Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-09-21 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4036 — A bill for the relief of Issac N. Hulver of Kansas City, Missouri.
Introduced 1981-06-25 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 3790 — Postsecondary Student Assistance Amendments of 1981
Introduced 1981-06-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 3641 — Higher Education Amendments of 1981
Introduced 1981-05-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 3273 — Food Stamp and Commodity Distribution Amendments of 1981
Introduced 1981-04-28 · For Further Action See H.R.3603.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3054 — Farmer Grain Protection Act
Introduced 1981-04-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2982 — Family Enterprise Preservation Act
Introduced 1981-04-02 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2582 — A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require that bankruptcy courts grant relief from stays of acts against perishable commodities held under bailment as property of estates in bankruptcy.
Introduced 1981-03-18 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHJRES 2 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1981-01-05 · See H.J.Res.350.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 423 — A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico should amend its plan submitted under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to provide assurance that any assistance provided under such plan will be used only to purchase food.
Introduced 1982-04-01 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Agriculture and Food—
Introduced 1984-08-01 · Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 384 - 25 (Record Vote No: 341).
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Introduced 1984-06-26 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-02-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-09-23 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-05-03 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-04-20 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-03-02 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 138 - 276 (Record Vote No: 13).
HR 5802 — Mathematics, Science, and Technology High School Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-06-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 5476 — A bill to amend title XI of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Introduced 1984-04-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 5292 — A bill to amend title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create a program of graduate assistance in areas of national need, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1984-03-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 4644 — A bill to preclude changes in the Federal Regional office structure except by statute.
Introduced 1984-01-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2679 — A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to provide that certain educational loans which are not dischargeable under chapter 7 of such title shall not be dischargeable under chapter 13 of such title.
Introduced 1983-04-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1759 — Natural Gas Price Relief and Market Correction Act
Introduced 1983-03-02 · Clean Bill H.R.4277 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.
EnergyHR 1378 — A bill to repeal the withholding of tax from interest and dividends.
Introduced 1983-02-10 · See H.R.2973.
TaxationHJRES 269 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1983-05-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
Economics and Public Finance—
Introduced 1986-09-19 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-09-19 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-09-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-12-04 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-12-04 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-12-03 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-11-06 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-10-03 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5189 — Rural Enterprise Zone Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-07-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
TaxationHR 2296 — Arts and Humanities Amendments of 1985
Introduced 1985-05-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHR 2199 — A bill to amend title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create a program of graduate assistance in areas of national need, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1985-04-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 2150 — Student Loan Collection Improvement Amendments of 1985
Introduced 1985-04-22 · Favorable Executive Comment Received From Education.
EducationHR 1034 — Emergency Agricultural Credit Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-02-07 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHJRES 253 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1985-04-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
Economics and Public Finance—
Introduced 1988-07-06 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5408 — A bill to make a correction in the Education and Training for a Competitive America Act of 1988.
Introduced 1988-09-28 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
EducationHR 4823 — Food Security Act Amendments of 1988
Introduced 1988-06-15 · See H.R.5015.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4639 — A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent abuses in the Supplemental Loans for Students program under part B of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1988-05-19 · Became Public Law No: 100-369.
EducationHR 4541 — Family Educational Opportunity Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-05-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 3876 — Guaranteed Student Loan Default Reduction Act
Introduced 1988-01-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 3442 — A bill to require reports relating to certain contributions received for the purpose of supporting or defeating the confirmation of a Supreme Court nominee by the Senate.
Introduced 1987-10-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
LawHR 2026 — Rural Development Reorganization Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-04-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2029 — A bill to amend the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to provide for procurement set-aside targets for rural areas.
Introduced 1987-04-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2027 — Project ACCESS
Introduced 1987-04-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.
EducationHR 2028 — A bill to provide guidance and oversight for programs for the development of rural businesses, and to implement the commitment of the Federal Government to the goal of encouraging greater economic opportunity for rural area enterpreneuers.
Introduced 1987-04-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
CommerceHR 1790 — Student Loan Bankruptcy Prevention Act
Introduced 1987-03-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 463 — A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to provide for improved notification of local, State, and Federal officials of the storage of suspended or cancelled pesticides and to provide for discretionary inspection by the Environmental Protection Agency of such storage facilities.
Introduced 1987-01-07 · Favorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 367 — A joint resolution designating October 16-22, 1988, as "National Pythian Sister Week".
Introduced 1987-10-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
CommemorationsHJRES 80 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1987-01-08 · See H.J.Res.321.
Economics and Public Finance—
Introduced 1990-03-22 · On agreeing to the Coleman (MO) amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 2412 — Rural Development Data Base Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2413 — To amend the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to provide for procurement set-aside targets for rural areas.
Introduced 1989-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2409 — Emergency Community Water Assistance Act
Introduced 1989-05-18 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2411 — Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act Amendment of 1989
Introduced 1989-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2408 — Rural Development Reorganization Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1581 — Family Educational Opportunity Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 678 — To make a correction in the Education and Training for a Competitive America Act of 1988.
Introduced 1989-01-27 · Became Public Law No: 101-26.
EducationHJRES 560 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the Supreme Court or any inferior court of the United States from ordering the laying or increasing of taxes.
Introduced 1990-05-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice.
LawHJRES 96 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1989-01-27 · For Further Action See H.J.Res.268.
Economics and Public FinanceHCONRES 126 — Urging the President to revoke Executive Order 12072, and thereby enabling the Secretary of Agriculture to properly select the location of federal facilities in compliance with the Rural Development Act of 1972.
Introduced 1989-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development.
Agriculture and Food—
Introduced 1992-03-26 · On agreeing to the Coleman (MO) amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · On agreeing to the Coleman (MO) amendment (A042) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · On agreeing to the Coleman (MO) amendment (A038) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · On agreeing to the Coleman (MO) amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · On agreeing to the Coleman (MO) amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · Mr. Panetta raised a point of order against the Coleman (MO) amendment (A002). Mr. Panetta stated that the provisions of the Coleman amendment violate the Budget Act in that said provisions create entitlement and spending authority in a year that is affected by an as et not enacted budget measure. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · On agreeing to the Coleman (MO) amendment (A023) Agreed to by recorded vote: 351 - 39 (Roll no. 59).
HR 5955 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify that the Secretary of Education may rely on the certification of a guaranty agency that student loans used to calculate an institution of higher education's cohort default rate were properly serviced, that an institution is not entitled to review the servicing records on each such loan as part of its appeal on the loss of eligibility to participate in programs under title IV of such Act, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1992-09-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 5582 — Economic Growth Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
TaxationHR 4279 — Expansion of Processed and High-Value Agricultural Exports and Employment Opportunities Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-02-20 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3546 — Support for Emerging Democracies Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-10-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
International AffairsHR 3377 — Support for Emerging Democracies Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
International AffairsHR 3226 — To require reports relating to certain contributions received for the purpose of supporting or defeating the confirmation of a Supreme Court nominee by the Senate.
Introduced 1991-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
LawHJRES 525 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing an item veto in appropriations bills.
Introduced 1992-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 279 — To declare it to be the policy of the United States that there should be a renewed and sustained commitment by the Federal Government and the American people to the importance of adult education.
Introduced 1991-06-20 · Became Public Law No: 102-74.
EducationHJRES 193 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
Introduced 1991-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 192 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the Supreme Court or any inferior court of the United States from ordering the laying or increasing of taxes.
Introduced 1991-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
LawHRES 469 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for certain procedural reforms, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1992-05-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHRES 468 — Requiring the committees of appropriate jurisdiction to report to the House measures providing for certain Federal election campaign finance reforms.
Introduced 1992-05-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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