
Dennis A. Cardoza
Democrat · CA-18 · House of Representatives
23 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (103)
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Introduced 2011-07-12 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 163 (Roll no. 556).
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Introduced 2011-05-24 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 232 (Roll no. 337).
HR 1598 — Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act
Introduced 2011-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
EnergyHR 1175 — Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 363 — Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-01-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 106 — Public Official Accountability Act
Introduced 2011-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 2006-06-28 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A038) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-03-08 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 0 (Roll no. 27).
HR 6273 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for enhanced protections against identity theft related to the public filing of separation forms of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5985 — Empowering America Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
EnergyHR 5542 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional penalty for public officials who abuse their office in furtherance of a felony.
Introduced 2006-06-07 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5315 — Accountability in Government Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5128 — National Ag Science Center Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-04-06 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3695 — For the relief of Daniel Acevedo.
Introduced 2005-09-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 1373 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide leave for members of the Armed Forces in connection with adoptions of children, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1299 — Critical Habitat Enhancement Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-15 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 566 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should seek to convene an international conference in 2006 to develop more effective means to deal with the serious and growing threat of methamphetamine and synthetic drug precursor chemicals.
Introduced 2005-11-17 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2010-06-10 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-11-18 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-10-22 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-09-16 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-07-15 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-04-23 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-04-01 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6218 — Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-09-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5719 — Veterans' Information Act
Introduced 2010-07-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4763 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain rechargeable ultracapacitor long life flashlights.
Introduced 2010-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3999 — To direct the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation to initiate consultations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 on the Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-11-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3794 — To amend the Central Valley Project Improvement Act to assist in efforts to avoid losses of juvenile anadromous fish.
Introduced 2009-10-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2895 — Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act
Introduced 2009-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
EnergyHR 2676 — Administrative Support and Oversight for Community Financial Institutions Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2588 — Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 2202 — Child Safety and Home Security Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1990 — Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 230 — Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 90 — Public Official Accountability Act
Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 1668 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the formation of the California Almond Growers Exchange, a cooperative to market almonds produced by members of the cooperative.
Introduced 2010-09-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHRES 1557 — Supporting the facility under development by the Stanislaus County Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, known as the National Ag Science Center.
Introduced 2010-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
Agriculture and FoodHRES 1558 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that fruit and vegetable and commodity producers are encouraged to display the American flag on labels of products grown in the United States, reminding us all to take pride in the healthy bounty produced by American farmers and workers.
Introduced 2010-07-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Agriculture and FoodHRES 1495 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5618) to continue Federal unemployment programs, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Introduced 2010-06-30 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1496 — Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Introduced 2010-06-30 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1509, H. Res. 1496 is laid on the table.
CongressHRES 1393 — Welcoming the Portuguese ship Sagres to the United States.
Introduced 2010-05-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1205 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4849) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-03-22 · On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 173). (text: CR H2219)
CongressHRES 1126 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4247) to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-03-02 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1113 — Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-02-25 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 908 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2781) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-11-17 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 760 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 324) to establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-09-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 617 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-07-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 501 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-06-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 490 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 31) to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1385) to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.
Introduced 2009-06-02 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 406 — Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1728) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-05-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 396 — Honoring the graduating Class of 2009 at the University of California, Merced.
Introduced 2009-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHRES 129 — Recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness.
Introduced 2009-02-04 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 108 — Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 352) to postpone the DTV transition date.
Introduced 2009-02-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 229 — Supporting the designation of the facility under development by the Stanislaus County Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, as the National Ag Science Center.
Introduced 2010-01-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
Agriculture and Food—
Introduced 2007-09-27 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-09-18 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-07-27 · By unanimous consent, the Cardoza amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2007-06-27 · By unanimous consent, the Cardoza amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2007-06-27 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 281 - 144 (Roll no. 584). (consideration: CR H7394)
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Introduced 2007-05-24 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-05-09 · On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6790 — Expanding Access to Foreclosure Counseling Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-08-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 6462 — Jose Rivera Correctional Officer Protection Act
Introduced 2008-07-10 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5822 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to waive the 10 percent penalty on withdrawals from qualified retirement plans upon receipt of notice of foreclosure on a principal residence.
Introduced 2008-04-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3283 — Casa for Every Child Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
Social WelfareHR 2848 — Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act
Introduced 2007-06-25 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, and Science and Technology, 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.
EnergyHR 2721 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop, and the Secretary of Defense to distribute to members of the Armed Forces upon their discharge or release from active duty, information in a compact disk read-only memory format that lists and explains the health, education, and other benefits for which veterans are eligible under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Introduced 2007-06-14 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2402 — Public Official Accountability Act
Introduced 2007-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2321 — National Ag Science Center Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-15 · Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2209 — To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to add clementines to the list of fruits and vegetables subject to minimum quality import requirements issued by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Introduced 2007-05-08 · Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1775 — Freedom of Information Improvement Act
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1600 — EAT Healthy America Act
Introduced 2007-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1376 — Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1199 — Drug Endangered Children Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-02-27 · Became Public Law No: 110-345.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 874 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional penalty for public officials who abuse their office in furtherance of a felony.
Introduced 2007-02-07 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 875 — Accountability in Government Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 1491 — Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-09-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1390 — Expressing support for the designation of a 4-H National Youth Science Day.
Introduced 2008-07-30 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
EducationHRES 1332 — Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs, and encouraging employers to increase employment of former foster youth.
Introduced 2008-07-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FamiliesHRES 1317 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1286) to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail.
Introduced 2008-07-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1276 — Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5876) to require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-06-17 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1218 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-05-21 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1189 — Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2419) to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-05-13 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 940 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1528) to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-01-28 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 861 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4351) to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-12-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 773 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3867) to update and expand the procurement programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-10-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 763 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1011) to designate additional National Forest System lands in the State of Virginia as wilderness or a wilderness study area, to designate the Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness, to establish the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, to provide for the development of trail plans for the wilderness areas and scenic areas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-10-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 719 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3056) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Internal Revenue Service to use private debt collection companies, to delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, to revise the tax rules on expatriation, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-10-09 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 703 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-10-02 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 682 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3567) to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to expand opportunities for investments in small businesses, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-09-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 596 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3222) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-07-31 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 633, H. Res. 596 is laid on the table.
CongressHRES 574 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2419) to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-07-25 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 502 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2771) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-06-20 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 383 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1873) to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procurement, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-05-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 318 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 363) to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-04-18 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 263 — Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity for Congress to improve the foster care system throughout the United States.
Introduced 2007-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
FamiliesHRES 215 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 700) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend the pilot program for alternative water source projects.
Introduced 2007-03-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 88 — Honoring the life of Ernest Gallo.
Introduced 2007-03-09 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CommemorationsHR 2933 — Critical Habitat Reform Act of 2004
Introduced 2003-07-25 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2865 — Clean Air Incentive Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2124 — Foster Care Reform Commission Act
Introduced 2003-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
FamiliesHRES 272 — Expressing concern for the status of the Assyrian people in post-war Iraq.
Introduced 2003-06-12 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International Affairs