
Ronald D. Coleman
Democrat · TE-16 · House of Representatives
43 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (84)
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Introduced 1984-06-13 · Amendment Agreed to by House (en gros).
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Introduced 1984-06-13 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-06-13 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-05-09 ·
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Introduced 1983-10-19 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 6391 — Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act
Introduced 1984-10-03 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Native AmericansHR 5274 — A bill to extend temporarily the waiver of the medicare 24-hour nursing requirement for certain small, rural hospitals in order that they might continue to participate in the medicare program.
Introduced 1984-03-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5273 — A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent the waiver of the medicare 24-hour nursing requirement for certain rural hospitals in order that they might continue participation in the medicare program.
Introduced 1984-03-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5077 — Emergency Immigrant Education Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-03-08 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
EducationHR 4645 — A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to facilitate the participation of cities on or near the border between the United States and Mexico in the urban development action grants program.
Introduced 1984-01-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3423 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to repeal the estate and gift taxes and to provide offsetting revenues by reducing the amount of the investment tax credit.
Introduced 1983-06-28 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1133 — A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the prevention and control of air pollution in border areas of the United States and countries contiguous to the United States, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-02-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Environmental ProtectionHRES 486 — A resolution to provide for the establishment of a Select Committee on United States-Mexico Relations.
Introduced 1984-04-12 · Referred to House Committee on Rules.
CongressHCONRES 291 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that a bilateral summit on trade relations should be held between the United States and Mexico.
Introduced 1984-04-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Foreign Trade and International Finance—
Introduced 1986-05-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-07-30 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 288 - 133 (Record Vote No: 268).
HR 5216 — A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse physicians and medical facilities which give emergency treatment to certain undocumented aliens and alien commuter workers.
Introduced 1986-07-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
ImmigrationHR 4025 — A bill to amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide that cost-of-living increases in benefits under the civil service, military, and Postal Service retirement and disability programs shall be exempt from reduction pursuant to sequestration orders thereunder.
Introduced 1986-01-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2689 — Foreign Motor Carrier Registration Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-06-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1781 — A bill for the relief of Lori Annette Burr.
Introduced 1985-03-27 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 1344 — Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act
Introduced 1985-02-28 · Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 998.
Native AmericansHRES 485 — A resolution directing the President to provide to the House of Representatives certain information concerning activities of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North or any other member of the staff of the National Security Council in support of the Nicaraguan resistance.
Introduced 1986-06-24 · Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 99-724 (Part I).
International AffairsHCONRES 196 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the provision of disaster assistance for the victims of the earthquake in Mexico on September 19, 1985.
Introduced 1985-09-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Emergency ManagementHCONRES 85 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that a bilateral summit on trade relations should be held between the United States and Mexico.
Introduced 1985-03-19 · Executive Comment Requested from State, USTR.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5462 — United States-Mexico Border Region Housing and Community Development Act
Introduced 1988-10-05 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5156 — A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a demonstration program for installation of sewer and water supply facilities for certain colonias in the State of Texas and to establish a revolving loan fund to enable residents of such colonias to connect their residences to such facilities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1988-08-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4961 — Rio Grande American Canal Extension Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-06-30 · Executive Comment Received From State.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4777 — A bill to modify the boundary of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1988-06-09 · Became Public Law No: 100-541.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4606 — United States-Mexico Border Regional Development Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-05-17 · Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. Report No: 100-1101 (Part I).
Economics and Public FinanceHR 4530 — A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse physicians and medical facilities which give emergency treatment to certain undocumented aliens and alien commuter workers.
Introduced 1988-05-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
ImmigrationHR 4161 — A bill to re-establish the authority of the Small Business Administration to make disaster assistance loans in the case of economic injury resulting from currency devaluation.
Introduced 1988-03-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on SBA, and the General Economy.
CommerceHR 3864 — A bill to amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prescribe that States which are not members of regional compacts for the disposal of nuclear waste may not locate regional disposal facilities within 60 miles of the border with Mexico.
Introduced 1988-01-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
EnergyHR 318 — Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act
Introduced 1987-01-06 · Became Public Law No: 100-89.
Native AmericansHJRES 105 — A joint resolution disapproving the salary increases recommended by the President for certain executive, legislative, and judicial positions.
Introduced 1987-01-27 · Subcommittee Failed to Report to Full Committee.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 1990-07-31 · On agreeing to the Coleman (TX) amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5869 — For the relief of Marcelino Serna.
Introduced 1990-10-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Private LegislationHR 5634 — To supercede part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require a reduction of 5 percent per account under the final sequestration order for fiscal year 1991.
Introduced 1990-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5477 — To provide that States that are not members of interstate compacts for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste may not site low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities within 60 miles of an international border, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1990-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
EnergyHR 5363 — United States-Mexico Border Health and Environment Act
Introduced 1990-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
International AffairsHR 4758 — Rio Grande American Canal Extension Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-05-09 · Became Public Law No: 101-438.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4207 — United States and the United States of Mexico Air Quality Improvement Act
Introduced 1990-03-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3365 — Community Service in Dropout Prevention Act
Introduced 1989-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
EducationHR 3161 — School Completion and Incentives Act
Introduced 1989-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
EducationHR 2927 — To amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prescribe that States which are not members of regional compacts for the disposal of nuclear waste may not locate regional disposal facilities within 60 miles of an international border.
Introduced 1989-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
EnergyHR 2206 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse physicians and medical facilities which give emergency treatment to certain undocumented aliens and alien commuter workers.
Introduced 1989-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
ImmigrationHR 2117 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a demonstration program for installation of sewer and water supply facilities for certain colonias in the State of Texas and to establish a revolving loan fund to enable residents of such colonias to connect their residences to such facilities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-04-26 · See H.R.2916.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1679 — United States-Mexico Border Regional Development Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 713 — For the relief of Bruce C. Veit.
Introduced 1989-01-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Private LegislationHR 512 — Rio Grande American Canal Extension Act of 1988
Introduced 1989-01-19 · For Further Action See H.R.4758.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 513 — To amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prescribe that States which are not members of regional compacts for the disposal of nuclear waste may not locate regional disposal facilities within 60 miles of the border with Mexico.
Introduced 1989-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
EnergyHCONRES 224 — Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of the most recent census data in connection with the distribution of Federal assistance.
Introduced 1989-11-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 86 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should encourage the private creditors of Mexico to take certain actions to reduce Mexico's debt and debt-service cost.
Introduced 1989-04-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4076 — Equalization in Education Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
EducationHR 3773 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an office in a community in the United States located not more than 10 miles from the border between the United States and Mexico.
Introduced 1991-11-14 · Executive Comment Requested from EPA.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2316 — To require that the 1990 decennial census of population be corrected for undercounts, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1056 — To rename the El Paso Job Corps Center.
Introduced 1991-02-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 553 — To repeal the testing requirements imposed on ability-to-benefit students by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990.
Introduced 1991-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 454 — For the relief of Bruce C. Veit.
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Became Private Law No: 102-9.
Private LegislationHR 453 — For the relief of Marcelino Serna.
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Private LegislationHRES 546 — Concerning the crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Introduced 1992-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1993-09-23 · Mr. Oberstar raised a point of order against the Coleman amendment (A012). Mr. Oberstar stated that the provisions of the amendment contain a limitation not required by existing law and as such constitute legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1993-09-23 · On agreeing to the Coleman amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1993-09-23 · On agreeing to the Coleman amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1993-06-28 · Mr. Stokes raised a point of order against the Coleman amendment (A007). Mr. Stokes stated that the provisions of the amendment, providing for a $80 million cut of funds from Water Infrastructure/State Revolving Funds account to finance wastewater treatment in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Mexicali Mexico constituted authorization on an appropriations bill and was, therefore, in violation of the House rules. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 5210 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a demonstration project to establish a highway corridor from Chihuahua, Mexico, through El Paso, Texas, to Denver, Colorado.
Introduced 1994-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2793 — For the relief of Kris Murty.
Introduced 1993-07-28 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Private LegislationHR 2736 — Colonia Waste Water Treatment Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-07-26 · See H.R.3948.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2768 — To ratify the transfer of a parcel of land by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo of Texas.
Introduced 1993-07-28 · For Further Action See H.R.4709.
Native AmericansHR 2305 — To authorize and encourage the President to conclude an agreement with Mexico to establish a United States-Mexico Border Health Commission.
Introduced 1993-05-27 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-710, Part I.
International AffairsHR 118 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an office in a community in the United States located not more than 10 miles from the border between the United States and Mexico.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Executive Comment Requested from EPA.
Environmental ProtectionHR 117 — To waive certain statutory time limitations with respect to the award of military decorations in the case of the award of the Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHJRES 68 — To designate the months of April 1993 and 1994 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month".
Introduced 1993-01-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Social Welfare—
Introduced 1995-07-25 · By unanimous consent, the Coleman amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1995-07-25 · On agreeing to the Coleman amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 186 (Roll no. 567).
HR 2415 — To designate the United States Customs Administrative Building at the Ysleta/Zaragosa Port of Entry located at 797 South Ysleta in El Paso, Texas, as the "Timothy C. McCaghren Customs Administrative Building".
Introduced 1995-09-28 · Became Public Law No: 104-138.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1875 — To provide for the conveyance of the reversionary interest of the United States in certain lands to the Clint Independent School District and the Fabens Independent School District.
Introduced 1995-06-16 · Executive Comment Requested from State.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1554 — To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a regional office in a community in the United States located not more than 10 miles from the border between the United States and Mexico.
Introduced 1995-05-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 1315 — For the relief of Kris Murty.
Introduced 1995-03-23 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Private LegislationHR 1124 — To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that, for civil service retirement purposes, inspectors of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, inspectors and canine enforcement officers of the United States Customs Service, and revenue officers of the Internal Revenue Service shall be treated in the same way as law enforcement officers.
Introduced 1995-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 670 — To waive certain statutory time limitations with respect to the award of military decorations in the case of the award of the Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna.
Introduced 1995-01-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 557 — To permit the State of Texas to use certain previously setaside funds for the provision of grants to colonia residents.
Introduced 1995-01-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 574 — Southwest Public Health Laboratory Act
Introduced 1995-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 556 — Colonia Waste Water Treatment Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-01-18 · See H.R.961.
Environmental ProtectionHR 202 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a demonstration project to establish a highway corridor from Chihuahua, Mexico, through El Paso, Texas, to Denver, Colorado.
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public Works