
Thomas M. Foglietta
Democrat · PE-1 · House of Representatives
45 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (84)
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Introduced 1982-12-15 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-12-01 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-11-18 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Division Vote: 83 - 85.
HR 6857 — A bill for the relief of Hanshen Fu, Hsiao-Chi Chu, Hsiao-Lin Chu, and Huifang Lin Fu.
Introduced 1982-07-23 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 6309 — Employment Search and Notice Act
Introduced 1982-05-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5721 — A bill for the relief of Lai Sing Lee.
Introduced 1982-03-03 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 5565 — A bill to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into loan forgiveness agreements with physicians specializing in primary care or psychiatry or doctors of podiatry on the condition that such physicians serve in health manpower shortage areas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1982-02-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
HealthHR 5413 — A bill to authorize certain civilian employees of the Department of Defense who perform police or security functions at the Philadelphia Quartermasters Depot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to make arrests for violations of law occurring on that installation.
Introduced 1982-02-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5061 — A bill to name the social security building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known as the Mid-Atlantic Program Service Center, the William A. Barrett Social Security Building.
Introduced 1981-11-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 425 — A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning Americans missing in action in Laos.
Introduced 1982-10-01 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 380 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should withdraw its authorization of the proposed sale of a process control system for end-use in a heavy water production facility in Argentina.
Introduced 1982-07-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs.
International AffairsHR 5125 — Military Chaplains Faith Balance Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-03-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4665 — A bill to name the social security building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known as the Mid-Atlantic Program Service Center, the William A. Barrett Social Security Building.
Introduced 1984-01-26 · Provisions Included in H.R. 6440.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3627 — A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to provide that individuals appointed to the Civil Rights Commission shall serve for a term of six years and may be removed from office only for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-07-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 3139 — A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to require review by the Comptroller General of performance appraisal systems, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-05-25 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From GAO.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2768 — A bill to provide for the inclusion of the Washington Square area within Independence National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-04-27 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2267 — Employment Revitalization and Dislocated Worker Assistance Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-03-23 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From HUD.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2123 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to clarify the tax exemption of proceeds from certain bingo games.
Introduced 1983-03-16 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1647 — Homeless Assistance Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-02-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.
Social WelfareHRES 236 — A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should convene a national bipartisan commission to address the serious long-term problems of security and economic development in Central America.
Introduced 1983-06-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1985-06-26 · Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-06-20 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 4498 — Conrail Public Sale Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-03-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4429 — Conrail Public Sale Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-03-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3880 — A bill to designate the Federal Building and United States Post Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert N. C. Nix, Sr., Federal Building and United States Post Office".
Introduced 1985-12-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3842 — A bill to designate September 17, 1987, the bicentennial of the signing of the Constitution of the United States, as "Constitution Day", and to make such day a legal public holiday.
Introduced 1985-12-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
CommemorationsHR 2990 — A bill for the relief of Wak Hui Tsang.
Introduced 1985-07-11 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 2903 — A bill to designate the Federal Building and United States Post Office located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the Robert N. C. Nix, Sr., Building.
Introduced 1985-06-27 · Became Public Law No: 99-214.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2574 — A bill for the relief of the survivors of Christopher Eney.
Introduced 1985-05-21 · Became Private Law No: 99-23.
Private LegislationHR 106 — A bill to designate September 17, 1987, the bicentennial of the signing of the Constitution of the United States, as "Constitution Day", and to make such day a legal public holiday.
Introduced 1985-01-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
CommemorationsHR 105 — A bill to provide for the inclusion of the Washington Square area within Independence National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1985-01-03 · Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-532, PT. 2.
Public Lands and Natural Resources—
Introduced 1987-05-20 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 126 - 294 (Record Vote No: 137).
HR 3473 — A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an emergency grant program for reclaiming abandoned automobiles and to conduct a study for the purpose of developing a permanent program for reclaiming abandoned automobiles.
Introduced 1987-10-13 · Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3145 — A bill to provide for the inclusion of the Washington Square area within Independence National Park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-08-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2723 — Democracy in South Korea Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-06-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy.
International AffairsHR 773 — A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from the charging a fee for admission to National Historical Parks, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-01-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 157 — A bill to designate September 17, 1987, the bicentennial of the signing of the Constitution of the United States, as "Constitution Day", and to make such day a legal public holiday.
Introduced 1987-01-06 · Considered by House Unfinished Business.
CommemorationsHR 156 — Community Development Priority Projects Assistance Act
Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHCONRES 205 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that full democracy should be instituted in the Republic of Korea and that any intervention or other interference by the armed forces of the Republic of Korea in the internal affairs of that country would be inconsistent with and contradictory to the establishment of full democracy.
Introduced 1987-10-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1990-04-25 · On agreeing to the Foglietta amendment (A001) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 207 - 200 (Roll no. 80).
HR 4763 — Drug Emergency Areas Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3631 — Employee Mass Transit Benefits Act
Introduced 1989-11-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3336 — To establish a grant program to assist community and neighborhood groups in ridding their communities and neighborhoods of illegal drugs.
Introduced 1989-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2969 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act to make it an unfair labor practice for an employer to hire, or threaten to hire, permanent replacement workers.
Introduced 1989-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2606 — Port Improvement Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2542 — Local Community Emergency Assistance Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-06-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1528 — To provide for the inclusion of the Washington Square area within Independence National Park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1389 — To prohibit the possession of firearms in Federal court facilities.
Introduced 1989-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHJRES 484 — Designating April 1990 as "National Weight Loss Month".
Introduced 1990-02-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
HealthHJRES 439 — Designating the year 1990 as the "Bicentennial Anniversary of the Legacy of Benjamin Franklin".
Introduced 1989-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Social Sciences and HistoryHJRES 374 — Proclaiming Christopher Columbus to be an honorary citizen of the United States.
Introduced 1989-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
International AffairsHJRES 375 — To designate September 17, 1989, as "Constitution Day".
Introduced 1989-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 192 — Designating April 1989 as "National Weight Loss Month".
Introduced 1989-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
HealthHRES 261 — Expressing the grave concern of the House of Representatives regarding the violations of human rights in the Republic of Korea.
Introduced 1989-10-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
International AffairsHR 6144 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to assist members of the Armed Forces who are separated from active duty and civilian employees of the Department of Defense who are terminated to obtain new employment with certain community health centers, hospitals, and nursing homes.
Introduced 1992-10-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6078 — To require any private shipyard competing for a contract with the Department of Defense for repair, alteration, overhaul, or conversion of a naval vessel to undergo a cost realism analysis of its bid to ensure that the work can be accomplished at the estimated cost in the bid.
Introduced 1992-10-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6145 — To require at least 5 percent of the total amount of funds obligated for contracts by the Department of Defense to be used for contracts entered into with small disadvantaged business concerns, historically Black colleges and universities, and certain minority institutions.
Introduced 1992-10-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4432 — To authorize the striking of a medal commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the American Philosophical Society and the birth of Thomas Jefferson.
Introduced 1992-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Social Sciences and HistoryHR 4291 — To amend the Shipping Act of 1984 to establish requirements for the approval by the Federal Maritime Commission of conference agreement amendments that terminate service to a port, to ensure consideration of the public interest with respect to those agreements and amendments, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1992-02-24 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT, Fed Maritime Comm.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3846 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award a grant for the purpose of constructing a medical research facility at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
HealthHR 2287 — Community Drug Action Grant Act
Introduced 1991-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2135 — To amend the Maritime Act of 1981 to enhance interstate and foreign commerce and improve competitiveness of United States ports in such commerce by establishing a port improvement revolving loan program to be administered jointly by the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Transportation.
Introduced 1991-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1722 — Drug Emergency Areas Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-04-11 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1442 — Employee Mass Transit Benefits Act
Introduced 1991-03-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 308 — Disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Introduced 1991-07-18 · On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 364 (Roll no. 232).
Armed Forces and National SecurityHJRES 223 — To designate September 17, 1991, as "Constitution Day".
Introduced 1991-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
LawHJRES 152 — Proclaiming Christopher Columbus to be an honorary citizen of the United States.
Introduced 1991-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Social Sciences and HistoryHCONRES 279 — Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of the Bill of Rights.
Introduced 1992-02-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHCONRES 244 — To encourage peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula.
Introduced 1991-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
International AffairsHR 4642 — To provide for the restoration of Washington Square in Philadelphia and for its inclusion within Independence National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1994-06-23 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 443.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4116 — Senior Safe Corridors Act
Introduced 1994-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3998 — Check Cashing Consumer Protection Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3226 — Anti-Discrimination in Health Care Act
Introduced 1993-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.
HealthHR 3112 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for the vessel GAZELA.
Introduced 1993-09-21 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.2150.
Private LegislationHR 2753 — Insurance Anti-Redlining Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.
CommerceHR 2584 — Multiemployer Retirees Medical Equity Benefits Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1671 — Independence Hall Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced 1993-04-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1672 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make a grant to the Afna Education and Research Fund for the African American Memorial Tomb of the Unknown Slaves and Historical Sculpture Garden.
Introduced 1993-04-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 112 — Concerning the December 1992 presidential election in the Republic of Korea.
Introduced 1993-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1995-07-24 · On agreeing to the Foglietta amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 122 - 295 (Roll no. 559).
HR 4092 — Freedom of the Highways Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 3351 — Corporate Welfare Reform Act
Introduced 1996-04-30 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3241 — More Power for Empowerment Zones Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-04-15 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2755 — Corporate and Farm Independence Act
Introduced 1995-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Economics and Public Finance