Charles W. Dent
Republican · PE-15 · House of Representatives
21 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (111)
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Introduced 2013-04-26 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 87 - 312 (Roll no. 126).
HR 3931 — Children's Health Insurance Protection (CHIP) Act
Introduced 2014-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3885 — GROWTH Act
Introduced 2014-01-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3020 — Insurance Fairness for Amputees Act
Introduced 2013-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 2903 — NCAA Act
Introduced 2013-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 2506 — Duplication Elimination Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-06-26 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 1070 — Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 445 — National Heritage Area Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-01 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 353 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to implement a program to prevent the fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of United States territories and possessions to be used to obtain a credit or refund on tax returns filed with the United States.
Introduced 2013-01-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 36 — Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health—
Introduced 2012-03-22 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-09-23 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 269 - 150 (Roll no. 733).
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Introduced 2011-05-12 · By unanimous consent, the Dent amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H3253)
HR 6583 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to implement a program to prevent the fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of United States territories and possessions to be used to obtain a credit or refund on tax returns filed with the United States.
Introduced 2012-11-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6223 — To amend section 1059(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to clarify that a period of employment abroad by the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in a security-related position in an executive or managerial capacity is to be counted as a period of residence and physical presence in the United States for purposes of qualifying for naturalization, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2012-07-26 · Became Public Law No: 112-227.
ImmigrationHR 5041 — To extend the suspension of duty on mixtures of formaldehyde polymers with aniline and with 4.4'-methylendianiline.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5042 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Ancamine 2432.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5043 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Ancamine 2422.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5040 — To extend the suspension of duty on certain mixtures of alkene polymers.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5038 — To suspend temporarily the duty on chocolate confectionery products filled with caramel or sugar-based paste imported in bulk quantities but ready for consumption in their condition as imported.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5036 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain knitted or crocheted fabrics containing elastomeric yarn.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5037 — To suspend temporarily the duty on chocolate crumb imported in bulk quantities.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5039 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Triethylenediamine.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4175 — Insurance Fairness for Amputees Act
Introduced 2012-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 4120 — Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4099 — National Heritage Area Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3166 — Enemy Expatriation Act
Introduced 2011-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
ImmigrationHR 2205 — Ending Defensive Medicine and Encouraging Innovative Reforms Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
HealthHR 1254 — Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-30 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1156 — Accountability in Immigrant Repatriation Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
ImmigrationHR 916 — Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Emergency ManagementHR 893 — To provide for the issuance and sale of a semipostal by the United States Postal Service for the fight against colorectal cancer.
Introduced 2011-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5786 — Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Introduced 2018-05-11 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5505 — Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
Introduced 2018-04-13 · ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5505, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4007 — To revise the quorum requirement for the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Introduced 2017-10-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Foreign Trade and International Finance—
Introduced 2017-07-26 · On agreeing to the Dent amendments (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 2998 — Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
Introduced 2017-06-22 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 282 — Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection.
Introduced 2017-04-26 · ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Joyce asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the primary sponsor of H.Res 282, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII.
HealthHR 1732 — Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1017 — Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-02-13 · ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1017, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
HealthHR 1002 — National Heritage Area Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-02-13 · ASSUMING FRIST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. McKinley asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be the first sponsor of H.R. 1002, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 60 — Expressing continued support for the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and urging commencement of negotiations for the development of a North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (NATIP) between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Introduced 2017-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
International AffairsHR 548 — Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-13 · ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Kelly (PA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the primary sponsor of H.R. 548, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII.
HealthHRES 854 — Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and child-care professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection.
Introduced 2016-09-09 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
HealthHRES 817 — Expressing continued support for the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and urging commencement of negotiations for the development of a North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (NATIP) between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Introduced 2016-07-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
International AffairsHR 4974 — Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Introduced 2016-04-15 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4679 — People Before Party Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4186 — Enemy Expatriation Act
Introduced 2015-12-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
ImmigrationHRES 468 — Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2015, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Introduced 2015-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Energy—
Introduced 2015-04-30 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A043) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3537 — Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2016
Introduced 2015-09-17 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2731 — NCAA Act
Introduced 2015-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 2029 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Introduced 2015-04-24 · Became Public Law No: 114-113.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 581 — National Heritage Area Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-01-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 545 — Enemy Expatriation Act
Introduced 2015-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
ImmigrationHRES 55 — Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.
Introduced 2015-01-27 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Congress—
Introduced 2006-05-18 · By unanimous consent, the Dent amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2006-05-11 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6263 — To reauthorize the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5973 — Hydrogen Transportation Wins Over Growing Reliance on Oil (H2 GROW) Act
Introduced 2006-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4786 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 535 Wood Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as the "H. Gordon Payrow Post Office Building".
Introduced 2006-02-16 · Became Public Law No: 109-261.
CommemorationsHR 4550 — National Hepatitis B Act
Introduced 2005-12-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3431 — To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to limit casino expansion.
Introduced 2005-07-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Native AmericansHR 2778 — Common Sense in Voter Registration Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-06-07 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2789 — For the relief of Gabriella Dee.
Introduced 2005-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 2490 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, as the "Mayor Joseph S. Daddona Memorial Post Office".
Introduced 2005-05-19 · Became Public Law No: 109-107.
CommemorationsHRES 611 — Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's outrageous and despicable statements directed toward Israel.
Introduced 2005-12-15 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2015-06-03 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3072 — To remove the authority of the Secretary of Energy to amend or issue new energy efficiency standards for ceiling fans.
Introduced 2015-07-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 1220 — Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 836 — Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 484 — Duplication Elimination Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-01-22 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 Politics—
Introduced 2009-11-06 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 241 (Roll no. 871).
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Introduced 2009-11-06 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 236 (Roll no. 872).
HR 6326 — Fair and Impartial Recruitment Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5186 — Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Emergency ManagementHR 5166 — Revoking Citizenship for Terrorists Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
ImmigrationHR 5052 — To amend Public Law 110-36 to clarify that a period of employment by the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a security advisor, translator, or interpreter in Iraq or Afghanistan is to be counted as a period of residence and physical presence in the United States for purposes of qualifying for naturalization.
Introduced 2010-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 5053 — Federal Protective Service Reform and Enhancement Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Emergency ManagementHR 4084 — To suspend temporarily the duty on alkylated amino resin solution, formaldehyde.
Introduced 2009-11-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4083 — To suspend temporarily the duty on polyoxethylene-/alkyletherphosphate.
Introduced 2009-11-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4039 — Ending Defensive Medicine and Encouraging Innovative Reforms Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4030 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Triethylenediamine.
Introduced 2009-11-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3093 — General Aviation Security Enhancement Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Emergency ManagementHR 2541 — Anti-Gang Task Force Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2477 — Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Emergency ManagementHR 1663 — Justice for the Newark College Students Act
Introduced 2009-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 1627 — Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
Emergency ManagementHR 1178 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-02-25 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Emergency ManagementHRES 1288 — Urging the issuance of a certificate of loss of nationality for Anwar al-Awlaki.
Introduced 2010-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHRES 980 — Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of the Transportation Security Administration's Aviation Security Screening Management Standard Operating Procedures manual in effect on December 5, 2009, and any subsequent revisions of such manual in effect prior to the adoption of this resolution.
Introduced 2009-12-16 · Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
CongressHRES 869 — Directing the Chief Administrative Officer to install cameras in the hearing room of the Committee on Rules.
Introduced 2009-10-23 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHRES 670 — Congratulating and saluting the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for celebrating its 75th anniversary, commending the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for its contributions to the preservation of wildlife and the native ecology of the Appalachian Mountains and eastern Pennsylvania, and commending the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for its dedication to educating the public and the international community about wildlife conservation.
Introduced 2009-07-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 521 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the importance of having a census that is complete and accurate.
Introduced 2009-06-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 472 — Congratulating and saluting the seventieth anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and their dedication to general aviation, safety and the important contribution general aviation provides to the United States.
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Transportation and Public Works—
Introduced 2007-06-26 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A027) Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 236 (Roll no. 557).
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Introduced 2007-06-15 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A032) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-02-08 · On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 201 (Roll no. 84).
HR 6703 — National Museum of Industrial History Act
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4354 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Ancamine 2432 Curing Agent.
Introduced 2007-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4256 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Ancamine 2422 Curing Agent.
Introduced 2007-12-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4257 — To suspend temporarily the duty on hexafluoro isopropyl methyl ether (HFMOP).
Introduced 2007-12-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4201 — Justice for the Newark College Students Act
Introduced 2007-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 4117 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain electronic dimming ballasts with a three wire control scheme.
Introduced 2007-11-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3152 — Anti-Gang Task Force Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2562 — Limitation of Tribal Gambling to Existing Tribal Lands Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Native AmericansHR 2561 — FAST Borders Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Emergency ManagementHR 2047 — Health Insurance for Life Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 1333 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-03-06 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Emergency ManagementHRES 285 — Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the Iranian Government's seizure of 15 British sailors and marines in the Shatt al Arab waterway on March 23, 2007, and asking for the immediate repatriation of these sailors and marines to the United Kingdom.
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 165 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
Introduced 2007-06-06 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commemorations