
Vito Fossella
Republican · NE-13 · House of Representatives
29 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (119)
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Introduced 2006-05-25 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-04-26 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-03-29 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-09-15 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-07-20 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-06-23 · By unanimous consent, the Fossella amendment was withdrawn.
HR 6227 — Kids Vision Care Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5996 — Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative of 2006
Introduced 2006-07-28 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5624 — Men's Health Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5595 — Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Enhancement and Authorization Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Emergency ManagementHR 5468 — Responsible Bioterrorism Funding Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Emergency ManagementHR 5342 — To prohibit certain agency actions regarding the use of certain electronic devices onboard air born commercial airlines.
Introduced 2006-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5230 — Tax and Education Assistance for Children (TEACH) Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-04-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5178 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study to identify best practices for the communication of information concerning a terrorist threat, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment.
Emergency ManagementHR 4668 — Limitation on Assistance to the Palestinian Authority Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-01-31 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 4648 — To prohibit assistance to Lebanon unless the Government of Lebanon extradites Mohammed Ali Hammadi to the United States.
Introduced 2005-12-22 · Referred to the Committee on International Relations, 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.
International AffairsHR 4619 — Commission on Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-12-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4639 — Group Home Community Notification Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-12-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4618 — Compliance, Examinations, and Inspections Restructuring Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-12-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4460 — College Life Safety and Fire Prevention Act
Introduced 2005-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 3298 — Television Viewer Consumer Protection Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2648 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid drug utilization review programs to deny coverage of erectile dysfunction drugs for individuals registered (or required to be registered) as sex offenders.
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2342 — Ferry Safety Enhancement Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2328 — Children's Access to Vision Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2183 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 567 Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island, New York, as the "Vincent Palladino Post Office".
Introduced 2005-05-05 · Became Public Law No: 109-123.
CommemorationsHR 1769 — September 11th Heroes Memorial Park Act
Introduced 2005-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
CommemorationsHR 1768 — To amend the provision of law establishing the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medals of Valor to make certain technical corrections to carry out the intent of the provision.
Introduced 2005-04-21 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
CommemorationsHR 1562 — Chemical Facility Security Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1095 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish and provide a checkoff for a World Trade Center Memorial Fund, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
TaxationHR 1093 — Responsible Funding for First Responders Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1094 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals who served in a combat zone as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States to make distributions from qualified retirement plans beginning at age 55 without being subject to the 10-percent additional tax for early withdrawal.
Introduced 2005-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 923 — Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-17 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 924 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction from gross income for uncompensated education costs incurred by veterans' survivors and dependents who are in receipt of educational assistance under chapter 35 of title 38, United States Code.
Introduced 2005-02-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 1061 — Requesting the Department of Health and Human Services to outline the Federal Government's responsibilities, taking into account the responsibilities and actions of the State and local governments, to support a program for medically monitoring and treating all individuals who were exposed to the toxins of Ground Zero on 9/11.
Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 1031 — Requesting the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan for a comprehensive and permanent program to medically monitor individuals who were exposed to the toxins of 9/11 Ground Zero in New York City and to provide medical treatment for all such individuals who are sick as a result of exposure to the toxins.
Introduced 2006-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 1032 — Honoring New York State Senator John Marchi.
Introduced 2006-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 908 — Congratulating Italy on winning the 2006 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
Introduced 2006-07-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 683 — Honoring Benjamin Franklin on the 300th anniversary of his birth.
Introduced 2006-02-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 605 — Recognizing the life of Preston Robert Tisch and his outstanding contributions to New York City, the New York Giants Football Club, the National Football League, and the United States.
Introduced 2005-12-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 604 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the paid Fire Department of New York on Staten Island, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-12-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 442 — Honoring the Fordham University School of Law upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.
Introduced 2005-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
CommemorationsHRES 358 — Expressing thanks to the people of the city of Rome for welcoming several million people into Rome and Vatican City during the funeral observances of Pope John Paul II in April 2005.
Introduced 2005-07-12 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHRES 325 — Honoring the spiritual leadership of Archbishop Iakovos to Greek Orthodox Christians in the Western Hemisphere.
Introduced 2005-06-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHCONRES 363 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should promulgate as expeditiously as possible regulations required under the Public Health Service Act, relating to protections for residents of certain facilities with respect to the use of restraints and involuntary seclusion.
Introduced 2006-03-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHCONRES 138 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring famous Staten Island-born 19th Century Hudson River Painter Jasper Francis Cropsey, and the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Introduced 2005-04-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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Introduced 2008-04-16 · Ms. Johnson, E. B. raised a point of order against the Fossella amendment (A002). Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson stated that the provisions of the Fossella amendment are not germane to the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2007-07-26 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A044) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-05-16 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-05-10 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5906 — Small Business Capitol Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5670 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases.
Introduced 2008-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5440 — FISA Amendments Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-02-14 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Fossella. Petition No: 110-7. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis7.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4627 — Homeowners' Assistance Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4224 — To prohibit the Secretary of State from making a contribution to the United Nations until such time as the United Nations is in compliance with fire, building, and safety codes.
Introduced 2007-11-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 4160 — To withhold certain highway funds if a State does not comply with certain requirements in issuing a driver's license or identification card, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3898 — To impose travel and other related restrictions on heads of state of countries that are state sponsors of terrorism who are attending events at the United Nations in New York City.
Introduced 2007-10-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 3723 — Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative of 2007
Introduced 2007-10-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3724 — Social Security and Medicare Solvency Commission Act
Introduced 2007-10-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 3552 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of "refugee" spouses of persons who have been forced to abort a pregnancy or undergo involuntary sterilization.
Introduced 2007-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 2460 — Federal Energy Price Protection Act
Introduced 2007-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
EnergyHR 2459 — RIDE Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2346 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area.
Introduced 2007-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1883 — To codify procedures regarding naturalization ceremonies conducted by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Introduced 2007-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 1439 — Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1440 — Men's Health Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1409 — College Life Safety and Fire Prevention Act
Introduced 2007-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 1020 — Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Enhancement and Authorization Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
Emergency ManagementHRES 345 — Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of New York.
Introduced 2007-04-30 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 54 — Honoring Alexander Hamilton on the 250th anniversary of his birth.
Introduced 2007-01-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Introduced 2003-07-22 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5261 — Mailing Support to Troops Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5262 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction from gross income for uncompensated education costs incurred by veterans' survivors and dependents who are in receipt of educational assistance under chapter 35 of title 38, United States Code.
Introduced 2004-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5207 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount of the military death gratuity from $12,000 to $75,000.
Introduced 2004-10-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4040 — September 11th Heroes Memorial Park Act
Introduced 2004-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
CommemorationsHR 3771 — To extend the date for the submittal of the final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks on the United States, to provide additional funding for the Commission, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3602 — Children's Access to Vision Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3115 — To prevent a State or unit of local government from using Federal funds to assist prosecutors unless the State or unit provides information to the Department of Homeland Security on individuals convicted of crimes for use by the Department in identifying immigration violations by such individuals, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 3117 — Federal Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Relief Act
Introduced 2003-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3116 — September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Extension Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
LawHR 2901 — Chemical Facility Security Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2771 — To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the New York City Watershed Protection Program.
Introduced 2003-07-17 · Became Public Law No: 108-328.
Environmental ProtectionHR 800 — To provide for the withholding of United States contributions to any United Nations commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 572 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on capital losses applicable to individuals.
Introduced 2003-02-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 243 — Providing that Saudi Arabia should cooperate fully to find and bring to justice those involved in the terrorist attack of May 13, 2003, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 263 — Calling for an expedited resolution of all existing child custody cases in which Saudi Arabian subjects are holding United States citizens who are minors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia without regard for United States law and calling for the establishment of a permanent treaty or other agreement to govern future child custody disputes between the two countries.
Introduced 2003-07-25 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 233 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dire humanitarian situation in Liberia and efforts to introduce peace and justice to that country.
Introduced 2003-06-26 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 4699 — To establish appropriate procedures and sanctions to ensure that unpaid parking fines and penalties owed to New York City by foreign countries are paid.
Introduced 2002-05-09 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 4647 — Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-05-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
LawHR 3880 — To provide a temporary waiver from certain transportation conformity requirements and metropolitan transportation planning requirements under the Clean Air Act and under other laws for certain areas in New York where the planning offices and resources have been destroyed by acts of terrorism, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2002-03-06 · Became Public Law No: 107-230.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3409 — Anti-Terrorism, Anti-Hijacking, and Federal Criminal Investigators' Empowerment Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1088 — Investor and Capital Markets Fee Relief Act
Introduced 2001-03-19 · Became Public Law No: 107-123.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 949 — Measures to Encourage Results in Teaching Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 444 — National Lighthouse Center and Museum Act
Introduced 2001-02-06 · See H.R.444.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 446 — Federal Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Relief Act
Introduced 2001-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 71 — Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as Patriot Day.
Introduced 2001-10-25 · Became Public Law No: 107-89.
CommemorationsHRES 492 — Expressing gratitude for the 10-month-long World Trade Center cleanup and recovery efforts at the Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island, New York, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Introduced 2002-07-18 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 325). (text: CR H5034)
CommemorationsHRES 424 — Paying tribute to the workers in New York City for their rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts at the site of the World Trade Center.
Introduced 2002-05-21 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 269 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to honor the life and achievements of 19th Century Italian-American inventor Antonio Meucci, and his work in the invention of the telephone.
Introduced 2001-10-17 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 260 — Waiving clause 5(a) of rule XII of the rules of the House of Representatives to permit introduction and consideration of a bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as United We Stand Remembrance Day.
Introduced 2001-10-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHR 5590 — Federal Law Enforement Officers Retirement Relief Act
Introduced 2000-10-27 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1996-1997)
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5503 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Staten Island, New York, metropolitian area.
Introduced 2000-10-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3626 — Pardon Attorney Reform and Integrity Act
Introduced 2000-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3557 — To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York, in recognition of his accomplishments as a priest, a chaplain, and a humanitarian.
Introduced 2000-01-31 · Became Public Law No: 106-175.
CommemorationsHR 2374 — National Lighthouse Center and Museum Act
Introduced 1999-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1256 — Savings and Investment Relief Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-24 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 814 — For the relief of the estate of Irwin Rutman.
Introduced 1999-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 789 — Irwin Rutman Retired Public Safety Officers Death Benefits Act
Introduced 1999-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 790 — Staten Island Aircraft Noise Correction Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 591 — Measures to Encourage Results in Teaching Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 592 — To redesignate Great Kills Park in the Gateway National Recreation Area as "World War II Veterans Park at Great Kills".
Introduced 1999-02-04 · Became Public Law No: 106-132.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 330 — Economic Growth and Tax Freedom Act
Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHCONRES 317 — Expressing the sense of the Congress on the death of John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York.
Introduced 2000-05-04 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CommemorationsHCONRES 180 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not have granted clemency to terrorists.
Introduced 1999-09-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 1998-07-14 · On agreeing to the Fossella amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 282 - 126 (Roll No. 276).
HR 4866 — Staten Island Aircraft Noise Correction Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-10-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4623 — National Lighthouse Center and Museum Act
Introduced 1998-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4594 — Measures to Encourage Results in Teaching Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-09-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education