Barney Frank
Democrat · MA-4 · House of Representatives
45 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (250)
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Introduced 2011-07-07 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A058) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 244 (Roll no. 523).
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Introduced 2011-02-17 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A080) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 270 (Roll no. 88). (consideration: CR H1143)
HR 6613 — Markets and Trading Reorganization Act
Introduced 2012-11-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6316 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services.
Introduced 2012-08-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6193 — Religious Workers Visa Act
Introduced 2012-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
ImmigrationHR 6145 — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Resources Assistance Act
Introduced 2012-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5860 — Executive Compensation Clawback Full Enforcement Act
Introduced 2012-05-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5794 — Fair Debt Collection Practices Clarification Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5062 — To extend and modify the temporary reduction of duty on 3,3N-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5060 — To extend the suspension of duty on p-Aminobenzamide (4-aminobenzamide).
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5061 — To extend the suspension of duty on Basic Red 1:1.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5053 — To extend the suspension of duty on Basic Red 1.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5059 — To extend the suspension of duty on 5-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methoxy-2-naphthanilide.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5051 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain synthetic filament yarns.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5055 — To extend the suspension of duty on 3-Amino-4-methylbenzamide.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5057 — To extend the suspension of duty on 5-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-naphthanilide.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5054 — To extend the suspension of duty on Acetoacetyl-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroanilide.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5058 — To extend the suspension of duty on Basic Violet 1.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5056 — To extend the suspension of duty on Basic Blue 7.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5052 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain untwisted filament yarns.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4208 — Fisheries Investment and Regulatory Relief Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4101 — Fair Debt Collection Practices Clarification Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4076 — To amend the Truth in Lending Act to add a rule of construction relating to certain payments to an employee of a mortgage originator.
Introduced 2012-02-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3428 — To amend the Federal Reserve Act to replace the Federal Open Market Committee members representing the Federal Reserve banks with additional members appointed by the President, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2011-11-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2610 — Asset Forfeiture Fund Reform and Distribution Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-07-21 · Committee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2498 — Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
Introduced 2011-07-12 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2306 — Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2032 — To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility.
Introduced 2011-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
LawHR 1983 — States' Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act
Introduced 2011-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1512 — To amend the Federal Reserve Act to remove the representatives of the Federal Reserve banks from membership on the Federal Open Market Committee.
Introduced 2011-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1397 — Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Introduced 2011-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1151 — Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHRES 193 — Calling for the safe and immediate return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.
Introduced 2011-03-31 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2006-06-28 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A040) Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 274 (Roll no. 339).
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Introduced 2006-06-14 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A041) Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 214 (Roll no. 282).
HR 6062 — Community Development Investment Enhancements Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-09-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5750 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollment under the Medicare Program to 10 percent and twice the period of no enrollment, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5712 — Securities and Exchange Commission Authority Restoration Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5670 — To repeal the Cuban Adjustment Act, Public Law 89-732.
Introduced 2006-06-22 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationHR 4940 — Fishery Management Amendments of 2006
Introduced 2006-03-13 · Committee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4702 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the time limitation for corrections to wage and self-employment income records.
Introduced 2006-02-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 4513 — Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Temporary Extension Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4291 — Protection Against Executive Compensation Abuse Act
Introduced 2005-11-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4226 — To authorize the conduct of small projects for the rehabilitation or removal of dams.
Introduced 2005-11-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4020 — Implementing Katrina Disaster Relief Through the CDFI Fund Act
Introduced 2005-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3951 — To require compensation for jury service to be excluded in determining income for purposes of the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act.
Introduced 2005-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 3494 — For the relief of Veronica Mitina Haskins.
Introduced 2005-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 3267 — Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act
Introduced 2005-07-13 · Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3321 — To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Introduced 2005-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3048 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to retain indefinitely records (including images) of redeemed savings bonds.
Introduced 2005-06-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2591 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale.
Introduced 2005-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2590 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain filament yarns.
Introduced 2005-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2589 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain filament yarns.
Introduced 2005-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2087 — States' Rights to Medical Marijuana Act
Introduced 2005-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2055 — Family Reunification Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 2054 — Anti-Hypocrisy Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1747 — For the relief of Veronica Mitina Haskins.
Introduced 2005-04-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 1730 — Cable Consumer Rights Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1690 — Windfall Elimination Provision Relief Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 1542 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 695 Pleasant Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, as the "Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Post Office Building".
Introduced 2005-04-12 · Became Public Law No: 109-32.
CommemorationsHR 1512 — Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act
Introduced 2005-04-06 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1184 — RISE Act
Introduced 2005-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 1052 — To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs of incontinence undergarments.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHJRES 87 — Requiring the President to notify Congress if the President makes a determination at the time of signing a bill into law to ignore a duly enacted provision of such newly enacted law, establishing expedited procedures for the consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives in response to such a determination, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-05-25 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
LawHJRES 89 — Requiring the President to notify Congress if the President makes a determination to ignore a duly enacted provision of law, establishing expedited procedures for the consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives in response to such a determination, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-06-16 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
LawHRES 900 — Supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate congressional consultation.
Introduced 2006-06-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 86 — Congratulating the New England Patriots for winning Super Bowl XXXIX.
Introduced 2005-02-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2010-06-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-12-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendments (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-12-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 280 (Roll no. 957).
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Introduced 2009-12-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 182 (Roll no. 953).
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Introduced 2009-07-31 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 178 (Roll no. 683). (text as modified: CR H9226)
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Introduced 2009-05-07 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-05-07 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 176 (Roll no. 238).
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Introduced 2009-05-07 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-04-30 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-04-01 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-01-21 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-01-15 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 275 - 152 (Roll no. 19).
HR 6219 — Small Business Jobs Amendments Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-09-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
CommerceHR 5981 — To increase the flexibility of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to the amount of premiums charged for FHA single family housing mortgage insurance, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-07-30 · Became Public Law No: 111-229.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5872 — General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-07-27 · Became Public Law No: 111-228.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5758 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Government Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the "Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building".
Introduced 2010-07-15 · Became Public Law No: 111-300.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5297 — Small Business Jobs Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-05-13 · Became Public Law No: 111-240.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5255 — Stable Flood Insurance Authorization Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-05-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Emergency ManagementHR 5099 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Main Street in Sharon, Massachusetts, as the "Michael C. Rothberg Post Office".
Introduced 2010-04-21 · Became Public Law No: 111-219.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4868 — Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-03-17 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 27.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4725 — To provide for the acquisition by the Army Corps of Engineers of the hurricane barrier for the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts and the town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
Introduced 2010-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Emergency ManagementHR 4369 — International Fisheries Agreement Clarification Act
Introduced 2009-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4173 — Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Introduced 2009-12-02 · Became Public Law No: 111-203.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4137 — New Bedford Whaling Nation Historical Park Resources Assistant Act
Introduced 2009-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3996 — Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-11-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3795 — Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-10-13 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3769 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain synthetic filament yarns.
Introduced 2009-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3766 — Main Street TARP Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3768 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain untwisted filament yarns.
Introduced 2009-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3346 — To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to permit the sharing of confidential supervisory information with foreign auditor oversight bodies.
Introduced 2009-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3295 — RISE Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 3269 — Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-07-21 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3126 — Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-07-08 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-367, Part I.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3068 — TARP for Main Street Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-26 · Committee Hearings Held.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3017 — Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-24 · Committee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2981 — Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2943 — Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2835 — Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act
Introduced 2009-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2361 — To require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 2341 — For the relief of Paul Green.
Introduced 2009-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Private LegislationHR 2266 — Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act
Introduced 2009-05-06 · Committee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2267 — Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act
Introduced 2009-05-06 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398.
CommerceHR 2235 — To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollment under part B of the Medicare Program to 10 percent and twice the period of no enrollment, and to exclude periods of COBRA and retiree coverage from such late enrollment penalty.
Introduced 2009-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2208 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services.
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2145 — Windfall Elimination Provision Relief Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 1327 — Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-05 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1255 — To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 787 — To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-02-02 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 786 — To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-02-02 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 761 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in national cemeteries.
Introduced 2009-01-28 · Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 3949.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 703 — To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements.
Introduced 2009-01-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 384 — TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 1130 — Expressing support for the people affected by the natural disasters on Madeira Island.
Introduced 2010-03-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 131 — Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.
Introduced 2009-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Congress—
Introduced 2008-04-16 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2008-04-16 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 - 0 (Roll no. 196). (text as modified: CR H2387)
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Introduced 2008-01-17 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-11-15 · By unanimous consent, the Frank (MA) amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2007-11-15 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-10-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-10-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-10-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-10-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-10-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-10-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 418 - 2 (Roll no. 955).
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Introduced 2007-09-27 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-09-19 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 426 - 1 (Roll no. 881).
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Introduced 2007-07-26 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-07-24 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 220 (Roll no. 713).
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Introduced 2007-05-17 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendments (A006) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H5428)
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Introduced 2007-04-18 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR S3540)
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Introduced 2007-02-28 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 7321 — Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act
Introduced 2008-12-10 · Received in the Senate.
CommerceHR 7093 — To require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationHR 6965 — To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-09-18 · Received in the Senate.
Emergency ManagementHR 6870 — Payments System Protection Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-11 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 585.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6333 — Municipal Bond Market Support Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-06-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6308 — Municipal Bond Fairness Act
Introduced 2008-06-19 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 536.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6306 — To authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States contributions to, the fifteenth replenishment of the resources of the International Development Association and the eleventh replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-06-19 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
International AffairsHR 6115 — State Regulation of Marriage Is Appropriate Act
Introduced 2008-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
FamiliesHR 6066 — Extractive Industries Transparency Disclosure Act
Introduced 2008-05-15 · Committee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5843 — Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults
Introduced 2008-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5842 — Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act
Introduced 2008-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5830 — FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-17 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5767 — To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-04-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5484 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services.
Introduced 2008-02-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5404 — Commercial Fishing Industry Health Care Coverage Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5157 — RISE Act
Introduced 2008-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 4891 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 5 years the special immigrant religious worker program.
Introduced 2007-12-19 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationHR 4551 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 5-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methoxy-2-naphthanilide.
Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4546 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Acetoacetyl-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroanilide.
Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4548 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Basic Blue 7.
Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4547 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-Amino-4-methylbenzamide.
Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4549 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Basic Violet 1.
Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4550 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 5-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-naphthanilide.
Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4299 — Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-12-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Emergency ManagementHR 3995 — To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.
Introduced 2007-10-30 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 3942 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the disabled surviving spouse of an individual to elect to retain private health insurance as the primary payor of health insurance benefits under the Medicare Program.
Introduced 2007-10-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3838 — To temporarily increase the portfolio caps applicable to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, to provide the necessary financing to curb foreclosures by facilitating the refinancing of at-risk subprime borrowers into safe, affordable loans, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-10-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3686 — To prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity.
Introduced 2007-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 3685 — Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-09-27 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 479.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 3525 — FACT Act Rulewriting Improvement Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-09-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3526 — To include all banking agencies within the existing regulatory authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act with respect to depository institutions, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-09-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3252 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the time limitation for corrections to wage and self-employment income records.
Introduced 2007-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 2895 — National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-28 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 2839 — To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require protection and advocacy systems to give notice to, and obtain the authorization of, an individual (or the individual's legal representative) before pursuing remedies on behalf of the individual.
Introduced 2007-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 2591 — To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollment under part B of the Medicare Program to 10 percent and twice the period of no enrollment, and to exclude periods of COBRA and retiree coverage from such late enrollment penalty.
Introduced 2007-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2461 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit distributions from individual retirement plans to be contributed to 529 plans without including the distribution in gross income.
Introduced 2007-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2375 — Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Federal Worker Fairness Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2347 — Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
International AffairsHR 2227 — For the relief of Paul Green.
Introduced 2007-05-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 2046 — Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2015 — Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-24 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 1682 — Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Emergency ManagementHR 1427 — Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1257 — Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act
Introduced 2007-03-01 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1066 — Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act
Introduced 2007-02-15 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1021 — Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 726 — Windfall Elimination Provision Relief Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 415 — To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Introduced 2007-01-11 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 887.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 127 — FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHRES 177 — Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Tenth Congress.
Introduced 2007-02-16 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHCONRES 259 — Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.
Introduced 2007-11-15 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CongressHCONRES 41 — Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 2007-01-23 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Introduced 2003-09-10 · On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 186, 1 Present (Roll no. 497).
HR 5251 — Preservation of Federalism in Banking Act
Introduced 2004-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5095 — Medicare Equity Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4789 — For the relief of Veronica Mitina Haskins.
Introduced 2004-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 4679 — Displacement Prevention Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4263 — To clarify the calculation of per-unit costs payable under expiring annual contributions contracts for tenant-based rental assistance that are renewed in fiscal year 2004.
Introduced 2004-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4234 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other monthly periodic payments exceeds $2,500 and to provide for a graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above such $2,500 amount.
Introduced 2004-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 4208 — Executive Stock Option Profit Recapture Act
Introduced 2004-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3434 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the deduction of Medicare part B premiums from Social Security benefits payments only for months in which Medicare coverage is provided.
Introduced 2003-11-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2676 — Anti-Hypocrisy Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-09 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2677 — State Regulation of Marriage Is Appropriate Act
Introduced 2003-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
FamiliesHR 2585 — Family Reunification Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 2565 — To amend section 2119 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen Federal carjacking law.
Introduced 2003-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2526 — Restoration of Freedom of Information Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2478 — Cable Consumer Rights Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2426 — Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2233 — States' Rights to Medical Marijuana Act
Introduced 2003-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2167 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the disabled surviving spouse of an individual to elect to retain private health insurance as the primary payor of health insurance benefits under the Medicare Program.
Introduced 2003-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2152 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 5 years the special immigrant religious worker program.
Introduced 2003-05-19 · Became Public Law No: 108-99.
ImmigrationHR 2129 — Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act
Introduced 2003-05-15 · Received in the Senate.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2128 — To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.
Introduced 2003-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
LawHR 2011 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other monthly periodic payments exceeds $2,000 and to provide for a graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above such $2,000 amount.
Introduced 2003-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 1321 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollment under the Medicare Program to 10 percent and twice the period of no enrollment.
Introduced 2003-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 685 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance.
Introduced 2003-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHRES 512 — Congratulating the New England Patriots for winning Super Bowl XXXVIII.
Introduced 2004-02-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 199 — Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Dr. Yang Jianli, calling on the President of the United States to continue working on behalf of Dr. Yang Jianli for his release, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-04-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 2002-03-13 · On agreeing to the Frank amendment (A007) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 234 (Roll no. 60).
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Introduced 2001-07-30 · Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Frank amendment (A034). The amendment violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2001-07-30 · On agreeing to the Frank amendment (A035) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 295).
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Introduced 2001-07-27 · On agreeing to the Frank amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 247 (Roll no. 286).
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Introduced 2001-07-25 · On agreeing to the Frank amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2001-03-22 · On agreeing to the Frank amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5547 — Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act
Introduced 2002-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4997 — To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to allow the spouse of a Federal employee or annuitant to obtain health benefits coverage for self alone, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2002-06-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4505 — Protection of Policyholders Act
Introduced 2002-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4165 — To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries.
Introduced 2002-04-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Private LegislationHR 4136 — Medicare Outpatient Prescription Drug Coverage Funding Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-04-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HealthHR 3846 — Equal Rights of Citizenship for Children of Deceased Parents Act
Introduced 2002-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 3291 — Anti-Hypocrisy Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-11-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2935 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the highest rate of income tax imposed on individual taxpayers to 39.6 percent, and to deposit the amounts received as a result of such increase into the Social Security trust funds.
Introduced 2001-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2684 — To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.
Introduced 2001-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
LawHR 2592 — States' Rights to Medical Marijuana Act
Introduced 2001-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1842 — Cable Consumer Rights Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1452 — Family Reunification Act of 2002
Introduced 2001-04-04 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.
ImmigrationHR 1344 — States' Rights to Medical Marijuana Act
Introduced 2001-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1346 — Comstock Cleanup Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1345 — Consular Review Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 1177 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollment under the Medicare Program to 10 percent and twice the period of no enrollment.
Introduced 2001-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1073 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other monthly periodic payments exceeds $2,000 and to provide for a graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above such $2,000 amount.
Introduced 2001-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 916 — Stop Tax-Exempt Arena Debt Issuance Act
Introduced 2001-03-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 904 — For the relief of Paul Green.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 905 — To provide for the relief of Kathy Barrett.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 879 — Veterans Tobacco-Related Illness Benefits Restoration Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 878 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the exclusion from gross income for damage awards for emotional distress.
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 786 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance.
Introduced 2001-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 638 — Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 344 — Social Security Disability Waiting Period Elimination Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Social WelfareHR 343 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the forgiveness of Perkins loans to members of the armed services on active duty.
Introduced 2001-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 270 — State Regulation of Marriage Is Appropriate Act
Introduced 2001-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Families