Chet Edwards
Democrat · TE-17 · House of Representatives
35 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (76)
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Introduced 2006-05-19 · Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment (A003). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2005-06-29 · Mr. Knollenberg raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment (A002). Mr. Knollenberg stated that the provisions of the Edwards amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 5063 — Taxpayer Privacy Protection Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-03-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4949 — Military Retirees' Health Care Protection Act
Introduced 2006-03-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3418 — Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2006
Introduced 2005-07-25 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3136 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2005 for veterans medical services.
Introduced 2005-06-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3102 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2005 for veterans medical services.
Introduced 2005-06-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2626 — To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit coverage under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs of sex-enhancing drugs for individuals convicted of a sex offense.
Introduced 2005-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2131 — New GI Bill of Rights for the 21st Century Act
Introduced 2005-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 460 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs from $250,000 to $500,000.
Introduced 2005-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 271 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 808) to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as dependency and indemnity compensation.
Introduced 2005-05-11 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Edwards. Petition No: 109-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis3.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
CongressHRES 205 — Congratulating the Baylor University Lady Bear Women's Basketball team on winning the 2005 NCAA Championship for basketball.
Introduced 2005-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2010-06-10 · On agreeing to the Edwards (TX) amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 - 4 (Roll no. 351).
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Introduced 2009-07-10 · On agreeing to the Edwards (TX) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6096 — Reduce Our Deficits Act
Introduced 2010-08-10 · Referred to House Natural Resources
Economics and Public FinanceHR 6028 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit treatment of the Gray Wolf as an endangered species or threatened species.
Introduced 2010-07-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
AnimalsHR 6027 — Protect Our Children Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5822 — Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011
Introduced 2010-07-22 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3082 — Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011
Introduced 2009-06-26 · Became Public Law No: 111-322.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2832 — Taxpayer Repayment Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2593 — Military Children's School Investment Act
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 1376 — Waco Mammoth National Monument Establishment Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-06 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1120 — Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-02-23 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 816 — Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act
Introduced 2009-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 1450 — Congratulating the Texas A&M University Aggies for winning the men's and women's NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championship.
Introduced 2010-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Sports and RecreationHRES 1437 — Congratulating the McLennan Community College Highlanders men's golf team for winning the 2010 NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship.
Introduced 2010-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Sports and RecreationHRES 1067 — Honoring Colonel Robert Howard for his lifetime of service to the United States.
Introduced 2010-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 286 — Recognizing the 235th birthday of the United States Army.
Introduced 2010-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 210 — Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.
Introduced 2009-11-06 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CongressHCONRES 183 — Recognizing the contributions of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug to the United States and the world.
Introduced 2009-09-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Agriculture and FoodHR 6599 — Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009
Introduced 2008-07-24 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3780 — Military Child College Affordability Act
Introduced 2007-10-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 3720 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 424 Clay Avenue in Waco, Texas, as the "Army PFC Juan Alonso Covarrubias Post Office Building".
Introduced 2007-10-02 · Became Public Law No: 110-213.
CommemorationsHR 3721 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lorena, Texas, as the "Marine Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry Post Office Building".
Introduced 2007-10-02 · Became Public Law No: 110-265.
CommemorationsHR 2642 — Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008
Introduced 2007-06-11 · Became Public Law No: 110-252.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2428 — To enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, and land-grant colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
Agriculture and FoodHR 609 — Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-22 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-170.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 579 — Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act
Introduced 2007-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2003-07-25 · Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment (A024). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2003-04-03 · By unanimous consent, the Edwards amendment was withdrawn.
HR 5047 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs from $250,000 to $500,000.
Introduced 2004-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4424 — Making appropriations for military construction and family housing for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-05-20 · Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4423 — Making appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-05-20 · Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3672 — To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as added by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to provide for negotiation of fair prices for Medicare prescription drugs.
Introduced 2003-12-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2569 — Salute to Veterans and the Armed Forces Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2126 — Teague Grant Reauthorization Act
Introduced 2003-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 680 — Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act
Introduced 2003-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 679 — Late Term Abortion Ban Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 58 — Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act
Introduced 2003-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 773 — Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage.
Introduced 2004-09-14 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Edwards. Petition No: 108-13. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis13.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
CongressHRES 584 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 548) to amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for surviving spouses age 62 and older, to provide for a one-year open season under that plan, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-03-30 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Edwards. Petition No: 108-8. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis8.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
CongressHR 4040 — Field of Honor Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3243 — Late Term Abortion Ban Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1925 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-05-21 · Became Public Law No: 107-341.
Public Lands and Natural Resources—
Introduced 2000-06-21 · Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment (A024). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1999-11-10 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 238 (Roll no. 584).
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Introduced 1999-09-08 · Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment (A004). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 4153 — Banning Late Term Abortions Act
Introduced 2000-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
HealthHR 5951 — For the relief of Jung Ja Golden.
Introduced 1992-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Private LegislationHR 5816 — To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to remove any restrictions and conditions on land conveyed by the Veterans Administration to Temple Junior College, Temple, Texas.
Introduced 1992-08-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5491 — To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Marlin, Texas, as the "Thomas T. Connally Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
Introduced 1992-06-25 · Became Public Law No: 102-449.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5303 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the targeted jobs credit permanent and to treat as a member of a targeted group every individual who has received a Department of Defense campaign ribbon, liberation ribbon, or national defense service medal.
Introduced 1992-06-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 111 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to carry out a joint program to make grants for the establishment of research centers at qualifying medical schools.
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Similiar Provisions Included in S.2344.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 1993-06-15 · On agreeing to the Edwards (TX) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 94 - 339 (Roll no. 222).
HR 5144 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that no species may be determined to be an endangered species or threatened species, and no critical habitat may be designated, until that Act is reauthorized.
Introduced 1994-09-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3147 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the targeted jobs credit permanent and to treat as a member of a targeted group every individual who has received a Department of Defense campaign ribbon, liberation ribbon, or national defense service medal.
Introduced 1993-09-28 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2276)
TaxationHR 2665 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries for the vessel COMPASS ROSE.
Introduced 1993-07-15 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.2150.
Private LegislationHR 2265 — For the relief of Michael Patrick McNamara and Thomas Parnell McNamara, Jr.
Introduced 1993-05-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Private LegislationHR 1184 — For the relief of Jung Ja Golden.
Introduced 1993-03-02 · By request of Mr. Sensenbrenner the House passed over the measure without prejudice.
Private Legislation—
Introduced 1995-02-15 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A004) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 223 (Roll no. 137).
HR 1740 — For the relief of Michael Patrick McNamara and Thomas Parnell McNamara, Jr.
Introduced 1995-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Private LegislationHR 1468 — Veterans Health Improvements Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-04-07 · See H.R.3118.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1385 — Veterans Health Care Reform Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-04-04 · See H.R.3118.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 498 — For the relief of Jung Ja Golden.
Introduced 1995-01-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private Legislation—
Introduced 1998-04-29 · On agreeing to the Edwards amendment (A006) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3322 — To repeal the prohibition on the use of Robert Gray Army Airfield at Fort Hood, Texas, by civil aviation.
Introduced 1998-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Readiness.
Armed Forces and National Security