
Jack Fields
Republican · TE-8 · House of Representatives
45 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (118)
HR 6418 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to treat as medical care the expenses of meals and lodging of a parent or guardian accompanying a child away from home for the purpose of receiving medical care, and the expenses of meals and lodging of a child away from home for the purpose of receiving medical care on an outpatient basis.
Introduced 1982-05-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
TaxationHR 5342 — A bill relating to the effective date of the provision in the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 which permits elections under section 2032A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to be made on late estate tax returns.
Introduced 1982-01-26 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4454 — United States Olympic Development Fund Checkoff Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-09-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Sports and RecreationHR 4354 — Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-07-31 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Emergency ManagementHR 4178 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow the credit for production of natural gas from certain nonconventional sources only if such natural gas was sold at a lawful price without regard to section 107 and subtitle B of title I of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.
Introduced 1981-07-16 · For Previous Action See H.R.3842.
TaxationHR 3842 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow the credit for production of natural gas from certain nonconventional sources only if such natural gas was sold at a lawful price without regard to section 107 and subtitle B of title I of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.
Introduced 1981-06-08 · For Further Action See H.R.4178.
TaxationHR 3742 — Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-06-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Emergency ManagementHR 3673 — A bill to modify the project for navigation at Houston Ship Channel (Greens Bayou), Texas, to maintain a forty-foot depth in Greens Bayou.
Introduced 1981-05-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3675 — A bill to declare the Port of Houston Authority Bridge over Greens Bayou, Texas, to be for all purposes a "lawful bridge" as defined in "An Act to provide for the alteration of certain bridges over navigable waters of the United States, for the apportionment of the cost of such alterations between the United States and the owners of such bridges, and for other purposes" approved June 21, 1940 (33 U.S.C. 511 et seq.).
Introduced 1981-05-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3674 — A bill to modify the Houston Ship Channel navigation project to maintain a forty-foot project depth in the Barbour Terminal Channel.
Introduced 1981-05-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Transportation and Public WorksHJRES 559 — A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week in August every year as "America in Concert Week".
Introduced 1982-08-02 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHJRES 490 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every ten years.
Introduced 1981-05-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
Law—
Introduced 1983-09-14 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Division Vote: 1 - 9.
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Introduced 1983-09-14 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5655 — A bill to amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 with respect to the payment of interest on the investment of the United States.
Introduced 1984-05-15 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5527 — A bill to modify the Houston Ship Channel navigation project to maintain a forty-foot project depth in the Bayport Ship Channel.
Introduced 1984-04-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4898 — A bill to repeal mandatory social security coverage of employees of religious organizations and of employees of charitable and educational organizations affiliated with religious organizations.
Introduced 1984-02-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 4794 — Higher Education Savings Incentive Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-02-08 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3626 — A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to define the term "Motor vehicle emission control inspection and maintenance program".
Introduced 1983-07-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3267 — A bill relating to the effective date of the provision in the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 which permits elections under section 2032A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to be made on late estate tax returns.
Introduced 1983-06-09 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2720 — Medical Expense Deduction Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-04-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
TaxationHR 1253 — A bill to modify the project for navigation at Houston Ship Channel (Greens Bayou), Texas, to maintain a forty-foot depth in Greens Bayou.
Introduced 1983-02-03 · Similar Provisions Contained in H.R.3678.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1251 — A bill to modify the Houston Ship Channel navigation project to maintain a forty-foot project depth in the Barbour Terminal Channel.
Introduced 1983-02-03 · Similar Provisions Included in H.R. 3678.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1252 — A bill to declare the Port of Houston Authority Bridge over Greens Bayou, Texas, to be for all purposes a "lawful bridge" as defined in "An act to provide for the alteration of certain bridges over navigable waters of the United States, for the apportionment of the cost of such alterations between the United States and the owners of such bridges and for other purposes" approved June 21, 1940, (33 U.S.C. 511 et seq.).
Introduced 1983-02-03 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1138 — Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-02-01 · Similar Provisions Contained in H.R.3678.
Emergency ManagementHJRES 264 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every ten years.
Introduced 1983-05-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
LawHR 5244 — Offshore Energy Security Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-07-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf.
EnergyHR 4653 — Domestic Petroleum Supply Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-04-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels.
EnergyHR 4246 — A bill to amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 with respect to the calculation of a payment to Panama under Article XIII, paragraph 4(C) of the Panama Canal Treaty.
Introduced 1986-02-26 · Executive Comment Received From Panama Canal Comm.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4016 — A bill to amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to increase the investment of the United States by the amount of interest deposited in the Panama Canal Commission Fund and to transfer that amount to the miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury.
Introduced 1986-01-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3524 — Steel Import Stabilization Amendments Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-10-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2078 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the use of certain transferable passes for air transportation service by an individual who is not an employee of any trade or business providing such service shall be treated as use by an employee for purposes of the fringe benefit exclusion.
Introduced 1985-04-17 · See H.R.3128.
TaxationHR 790 — A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the control of pollutants entering Lake Houston, Texas.
Introduced 1985-01-30 · See H.R.8 (Section 26).
Environmental ProtectionHR 664 — A bill to amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 with respect to the payment of interest on the investment of the United States.
Introduced 1985-01-24 · Became Public Law No: 99-195.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 663 — Houston Ship Channel Navigation Improvement Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-01-24 · See H.R.6.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 586 — Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-01-22 · See H.R.6.
Water Resources DevelopmentHJRES 184 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every ten years.
Introduced 1985-03-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
LawHRES 323 — A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should withdraw its proposed rule on natural gas block billing.
Introduced 1985-11-20 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Introduced 1988-06-09 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5289 — Oil Pipeline Regulatory Reform Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-09-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 5254 — Panama Canal Act Amendments of 1988
Introduced 1988-09-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4849 — African Elephant Anti-Poaching Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-06-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
AnimalsHR 4682 — Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-05-25 · Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4629 — Offshore Safety Advisory Committee Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-05-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
EnergyHR 3144 — Fair and Equitable Cargo Allocation Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-08-06 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2720 — A bill to increase the investment of the United States in the Panama Canal by certain amounts in the Panama Canal Commission Fund, and to use that amount of tolls and other receipts that covers interest on that increased investment for a Scholarship for Democracy Program.
Introduced 1987-06-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf.
International AffairsHR 2665 — Panama Canal Revolving Fund Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-06-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2275 — Wildlife Conservation Fund Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-05-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1688 — Panama Canal Interest Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-03-18 · See H.R.3545.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1593 — Offshore Energy Security Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-03-12 · Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4848.
EnergyHJRES 168 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 10 years.
Introduced 1987-03-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
LawHCONRES 214 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that any freeze or reduction in budget levels which may be imposed by or pursuant to law should not apply to the Panama Canal Commission.
Introduced 1987-11-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5883 — Outer Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-10-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.
EnergyHR 4563 — African Elephant Preservation Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
AnimalsHR 3335 — Cargo Survival Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2415 — To amend the African Elephant Conservation Act to strengthen prohibitions on importation of African elephant ivory.
Introduced 1989-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
AnimalsHR 1348 — To make certain technical changes to the Panama Canal Compensation Fund Act of 1988.
Introduced 1989-03-09 · See H.R.1347.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1347 — Panama Canal Act Amendments of 1990
Introduced 1989-03-09 · See H.R.4739.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1058 — Fair and Equitable Cargo Allocation Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-02-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 44 — Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1990
Introduced 1989-01-03 · See also H.R. 5835.
Transportation and Public WorksHJRES 309 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.
Introduced 1989-06-22 · See H.J.Res.350.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 99 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every ten years.
Introduced 1989-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice.
LawHCONRES 148 — To express the sense of the Congress that a democratically elected government be in place in Panama before the Senate gives its advice and consent for the nominee for the position of Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission.
Introduced 1989-06-12 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1992-09-09 · On agreeing to the Fields amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1992-09-09 · On agreeing to the Fields amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5314 — National Energy Security Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-06-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.
EnergyHR 4908 — Maritime Academy Cadet Licensing Relief Act
Introduced 1992-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4492 — To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit the establishment and collection of any fee or charge for the inspection of sailing school vessels.
Introduced 1992-03-18 · Similar Provisions Incorporated in H.R.5055.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2615 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tric rboxylic acid and sodium salts.
Introduced 1991-06-11 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2134 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that certain minors who are under the legal custody of members of the uniformed services are eligible for military medical and dental care as dependents of the members.
Introduced 1991-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1558 — Panama Canal Act Amendments of 1992
Introduced 1991-03-21 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 324 — Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-01-03 · For Further Action See H.R.1776.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 94 — Outer Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Great Lakes, and the Outer Continental Shelf.
EnergyHR 44 — Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
Transportation and Public WorksHJRES 71 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every ten years.
Introduced 1991-01-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
LawHCONRES 108 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President, in planning and negotiating Iraq's post-war settlements with the United States and its allies, insist that 20 percent of Iraq's future oil revenues be used to pay various costs of the Persian Gulf War.
Introduced 1991-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1994-09-22 · On agreeing to the Fields (TX) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1994-09-22 · On agreeing to the Fields (TX) amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1994-06-24 · On agreeing to the Fields (TX) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 184 (Roll no. 278).
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Introduced 1993-10-26 · On agreeing to the Fields (TX) amendment (A016) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 1993-07-30 · On agreeing to the Fields (TX) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1993-07-20 · Mr. Smith (TX) raised a point of order against the Fields (TX) amendment (A013). Mr. Smith stated that the amendment constituted a limitation on an appropriations and was not in order during the reading of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 5221 — Panama Canal Amendments Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5068 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of child restraint systems used in motor vehicles.
Introduced 1994-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4924 — Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-08-09 · Became Public Law No: 103-391.
AnimalsHR 4248 — Library of Congress Book Protection Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
CommerceHR 3812 — Waterways Obstruction Removal Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3402 — Fountain Darter Captive Propagation Research Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-10-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3062 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to eliminate a Federal entitlement to legal representation in death penalty cases.
Introduced 1993-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2812 — Recreational Boating Safety Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-07-30 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2703 — Mickey Leland Telecommunications and Education Assistance to Africa of 1993
Introduced 1993-07-21 · For Further Action See H.R.2639.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1780 — Maritime Academy Licensing Relief Act
Introduced 1993-04-21 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.1964.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1282 — Outer Continental Shelf Enhanced Exploration and Deep Water Incentives Act
Introduced 1993-03-10 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
EnergyHR 1281 — National Energy Security Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-03-10 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
EnergyHR 888 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Introduced 1993-02-16 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E776-777)
Environmental ProtectionHR 715 — State and Local Law Enforcers Protection Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 582 — Social Security Earnings Test Repeal Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-01-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 44 — Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHJRES 59 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every ten years.
Introduced 1993-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
LawHCONRES 268 — To express the sense of the Congress that the United States should refrain from signing the seabed mining agreement relating to the Law of the Sea Treaty.
Introduced 1994-07-19 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1811)
International Affairs—
Introduced 1995-03-07 · On agreeing to the Fields (TX) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3957 — FCC Modernization Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-08-02 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3005 — National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-03-05 · Became Public Law No: 104-290.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2979 — Public Broadcasting Self-Sufficiency Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-02-28 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2519 — Philanthropy Protection Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-10-24 · Became Public Law No: 104-62.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2131 — Capital Markets Deregulation and Liberalization Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-07-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1996 — United States Olympic Checkoff Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1869 — Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-16 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1495 — Investment Company Act Amendments of 1995
Introduced 1995-04-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1496 — Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-04-07 · Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs.
HealthHR 672 — Recreational Boating Safety Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-01-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 558 — Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act
Introduced 1995-01-18 · Rule H. Res. 313 passed House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 247 — Maritime Academy Licensing Relief Act
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOT.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 44 — Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHJRES 63 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 10 years.
Introduced 1995-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Law