
Bob Franks
Republican · NE-7 · House of Representatives
33 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (118)
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Introduced 1999-06-17 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A038) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5252 — Release Our Reserve Now Act
Introduced 2000-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 5227 — 21st Century Community Learning Centers Act
Introduced 2000-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
EducationHR 4849 — Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-07-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4519 — Baylee's Law
Introduced 2000-05-23 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
FamiliesHR 4433 — Charitable Contribution Tax Relief Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-05-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4076 — Cybermolesters Enforcement Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3984 — Commitment to Kids and Character Act
Introduced 2000-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
EducationHR 3871 — Internet Crimes Against Children Prevention Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3857 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that no portion of any benefit under a workmen's compensation act shall be treated as a Social Security benefit for purposes of the taxation of Social Security benefits.
Introduced 2000-03-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3627 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers to require passengers before boarding an aircraft to provide government-issued identification.
Introduced 2000-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3537 — Seniors Real Property Tax Relief Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-01-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3536 — Drinking Water Protection Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3171 — National Health Museum Site Selection Act
Introduced 1999-10-28 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3093 — To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prevent the release of hazardous waste due to flooding, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1999-10-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3069 — Southeast Federal Center Public-Private Development Act of 2000
Introduced 1999-10-13 · Became Public Law No: 106-407.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2642 — Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act
Introduced 1999-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 2147 — To suspend until December 31, 2002, the duty on cyclic olefin copolymer resin.
Introduced 1999-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2014 — To prohibit a State from imposing a discriminatory commuter tax on nonresidents.
Introduced 1999-06-07 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationHR 1839 — Access to Thermal Imaging Cameras Act
Introduced 1999-05-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Emergency ManagementHR 1788 — Nazi Benefits Termination Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-05-13 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 207.
LawHR 1756 — Brownfield Redevelopment and Environmental Revitalization Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1621 — Made in USA Label Defense Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1486 — Power Marketing Administration Reform Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-20 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
EnergyHR 1367 — To amend section 211 of the Clean Air Act to prohibit the use of the fuel additive MTBE in gasoline.
Introduced 1999-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1038 — Regional Investments for National Growth Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 896 — Childrens' [sic] Internet Protection Act
Introduced 1999-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 620 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a test to determine the costs and benefits of requiring jet-propelled aircraft taking off from Newark International Airport, New Jersey, to conduct ascents over the ocean, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1999-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 543 — Childrens' [sic] Internet Protection Act
Introduced 1999-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 368 — Safe Schools Internet Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 367 — Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 369 — Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 373 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow all taxpayers who maintain households with dependents a credit for dependents.
Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 370 — No Frills Prison Act
Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 139 — To provide for the extension of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail into the Township of Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 623 — Regarding the adoption of Resolution 1322 by the Security Council of the United Nations on October 7, 2000.
Introduced 2000-10-11 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHRES 448 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in continued sympathy for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the bombing.
Introduced 2000-03-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 322 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in sympathy for the victims of Hurricane Floyd, which struck numerous communities along the East Coast between September 14 and 17, 1999.
Introduced 1999-10-04 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHCONRES 280 — Authorizing the 2000 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to be run through the Capitol Grounds.
Introduced 2000-03-14 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CongressHCONRES 279 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 200th birthday celebration of the Library of Congress.
Introduced 2000-03-14 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CommemorationsHCONRES 119 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the U.S.S. New Jersey and all those who served aboard her.
Introduced 1999-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
CommemorationsHCONRES 105 — Authorizing the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the 1999 Special Olympics World Games to be run through the Capitol Grounds.
Introduced 1999-05-12 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7281)
CongressHCONRES 50 — Authorizing the 1999 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to be run through the Capitol Grounds.
Introduced 1999-03-10 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Introduced 1994-04-21 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A028) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 347 - 82 (Roll no. 142).
HR 5299 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phase out the tax subsidies for alcohol fuels involving alcohol produced from feedstocks eligible to receive Federal agricultural subsidies.
Introduced 1994-11-29 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341)
TaxationHR 4949 — Administrative Procedure Reform Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4758 — Durham Woods Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4475 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study to identify future funding options for financing infrastructure projects under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Introduced 1994-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4199 — Inmate Rehabilitation Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3926 — To authorize funds for emergency road repairs in response to the severity of the 1993-94 winter, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1994-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3795 — Social Security Immigration Fraud Protection Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-02-03 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H506)
Social WelfareHR 3796 — To provide that a person may use a private express for the private carriage of certain letters and packets without being penalized by the Postal Service, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1994-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3086 — Government Employee Limitation Act
Introduced 1993-09-15 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8957)
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2310 — Preservation of Life Through Water Resources Planning Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-05-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2245 — Permanent Performance Review Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-05-25 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6655-6656)
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 402 — To designate the week beginning March 12, 1995, as "National Manufacturing Week".
Introduced 1994-08-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
CommerceHJRES 254 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no State shall be obligated by new Federal law to perform any new or expanded program or service, unless the expenses of doing so are paid by the Federal Government.
Introduced 1993-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 191 — To urge the Secretary of State to actively engage in negotiations with the signatories of the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees to establish international first safe haven procedures for aliens claiming political asylum.
Introduced 1993-11-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1995-05-16 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A037) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1995-03-01 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4299 — Social Security On-Line Privacy Protection Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
CommerceHR 4148 — Jackie Robinson Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced 1996-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4093 — Bi-State Aircraft Noise Correction Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3981 — To provide that a person may use private express for the private carriage of certain letters and packets without being penalized by the Postal Service, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1996-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4027 — Food Stamp Conversion and Profiteering Prohibition Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-09-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3982 — Permanent Performance Review Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3878 — Power Marketing Administration Privatization and Reform Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
EnergyHR 3508 — Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-05-22 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3169 — Job Corps Improvement Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3170 — Port Revitalization Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2855 — To provide that the President, Vice President, members of the President's Cabinet, and Members of Congress shall not be paid during a Federal Government shutdown.
Introduced 1996-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2832 — To transfer the Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Regional Office to Union County, New Jersey.
Introduced 1995-12-22 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2182 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to treatment of aliens who claim asylum after passing through a third country which could provide asylum.
Introduced 1995-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 2216 — To abolish the Local Rail Freight Assistance Program.
Introduced 1995-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1981 — Efficient Fleet Management Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1857 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an individual who has attained age 55 a deduction for amounts paid for insurance to be used to pay real property taxes on the principal residence of the individual after the individual has attained age 65.
Introduced 1995-06-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1837 — Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1203 — Hazardous Materials Regulatory Relief Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1126 — Durham Woods Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-03-03 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E435)
Transportation and Public WorksHJRES 178 — Disapproving Orders Nos. 888 and 889 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Introduced 1996-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHJRES 62 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 1995-01-23 · For Further Action See H.J.Res.1.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 27 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States barring Federal unfunded mandates to the States.
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 215 — To encourage the Secretary of State, foreign nations, and others to work together to help reunite family members separated during the Holocaust.
Introduced 1996-09-17 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1998-06-11 · On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4632 — Practice What You Preach Privacy Protection Promotion Act
Introduced 1998-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 4713 — Seniors Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4528 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to not require that the State of New Jersey repay Federal-aid highway funds expended on certain high occupancy vehicle lanes.
Introduced 1998-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4527 — To provide for the extension of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail into the Township of Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Introduced 1998-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4094 — Brownfield Redevelopment and Environmental Revitalization Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3810 — To designate the United States Post Office located at 202 Center Street in Garwood, New Jersey, as the "James T. Leonard, Sr. Post Office".
Introduced 1998-05-07 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653.
CommemorationsHR 3518 — Power Marketing Administration Reform Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
EnergyHR 3176 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow all taxpayers who maintain households with dependents a credit for dependents.
Introduced 1998-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3177 — Safe Schools Internet Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 3043 — Campus Hate Crimes Right to Know Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
EducationHR 2457 — Veterans Benefits Check Protection Act
Introduced 1997-09-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2454 — Social Security Check Protection Act
Introduced 1997-09-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2385 — To repeal the provision providing for crediting the increase in excise taxes on certain tobacco products against payments made pursuant to tobacco industry settlement legislation.
Introduced 1997-09-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2173 — Child Abuse Notification Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-07-16 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2122 — Joan's Law Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-07-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2112 — Telephone Slamming Prevention and Internet Connection Act
Introduced 1997-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1972 — Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-06-19 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1725 — Regional Investments for National Growth Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1258 — Job Opportunity and Welfare Reduction Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Social WelfareHR 1287 — Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act of 1996
Introduced 1997-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 942 — To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide authority for States to limit the interstate transportation of municipal solid waste, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1997-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 943 — Municipal Solid Waste Flow Control Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 603 — Tennessee Valley Authority First Step Reform Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-02-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 169 — No Frills Prison Act
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 170 — Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 48 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 1997-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 15 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States barring Federal unfunded mandates to the States.
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 110 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Departments of the Treasury, Defense, Commerce, and Labor should take steps to assist in increasing the competitiveness of the United States electronic interconnection industry.
Introduced 1997-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
CommerceHCONRES 244 — Calling on the Government of Cuba to extradite Joanne Chesimard from Cuba to the United States.
Introduced 1998-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
International AffairsHCONRES 254 — Calling on the Government of Cuba to extradite to the United States convicted felon Joanne Chesimard and all other individuals who have fled the United States to avoid prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses and who are currently living freely in Cuba.
Introduced 1998-03-30 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
International AffairsHCONRES 80 — Relating to maintaining the current standard behind the "Made in USA" label, in order to protect consumers and jobs in the United States.
Introduced 1997-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHCONRES 43 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 should not be radically overhauled, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1997-03-11 · See H.R.2400.
Transportation and Public WorksHCONRES 14 — To encourage the Secretary of State, foreign nations, and others to work together to help reunite family members separated during the Holocaust.
Introduced 1997-02-05 · Executive Comment Received from State.
International Affairs