Trent Franks
Republican · AR-8 · House of Representatives
23 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (116)
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Introduced 2014-06-20 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A079) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 248 (Roll no. 336).
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Introduced 2014-05-30 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5709 — SISA Act
Introduced 2014-11-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
International AffairsHR 4962 — National Border and Homeland Security Act
Introduced 2014-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
ImmigrationHR 4967 — Iran Nuclear Agreement Accountablity Act
Introduced 2014-06-25 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
International AffairsHR 4165 — Justice for Crime Victims Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3629 — Israel Sovereignty and Security Recognition Act
Introduced 2013-12-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHR 3410 — CIPA
Introduced 2013-10-30 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Emergency ManagementHR 3292 — United States-Iran Nuclear Negotiations Act
Introduced 2013-10-15 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6669-6670)
International AffairsHR 2846 — Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel Act
Introduced 2013-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHR 1797 — Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Introduced 2013-04-26 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1410 — Keep the Promise Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Native AmericansHR 447 — Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 422 — Children's Hope Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-01-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 40 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
Introduced 2013-04-23 · Committee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 687 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the President's responsibility to address the border crisis.
Introduced 2014-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
ImmigrationHRES 622 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the national security interests of the United States and its allies and partners with respect to the Palestinian Authority.
Introduced 2014-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHRES 601 — Condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.
Introduced 2014-05-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
International AffairsHRES 329 — Calling for the support of the fundamental rights of all Egyptian citizens, equal access to justice and due process of law, and transparent and accountable governance in Egypt.
Introduced 2013-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHRES 252 — Calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-06-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 153 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 violates article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution because it was a "Bill for raising Revenue'' that did not originate in the House of Representatives.
Introduced 2013-04-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HealthHRES 56 — Celebrating the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan on the anniversary of his birth.
Introduced 2013-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
CongressHCONRES 109 — Expressing the sense of Congress relating to extending the interim agreement with the Government of Iran regarding its nuclear program.
Introduced 2014-07-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2012-05-31 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 237 (Roll no. 303).
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Introduced 2012-05-18 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A037) Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 181 (Roll no. 286). (consideration: CR H3120-3121)
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Introduced 2011-02-17 · By unanimous consent, the Franks (AZ) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H1060)
HR 3803 — District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Introduced 2012-01-23 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 - 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539).
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 3541 — Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2012
Introduced 2011-12-01 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 246 - 168 (Roll no. 299).
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3155 — Northern Arizona Mining Continuity Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-10-12 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2938 — Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act
Introduced 2011-09-15 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Native AmericansHR 1944 — Seniors Financial Security Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1608 — Mohave County Radiation Compensation Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
LawHR 919 — Mohave Valley Land Conveyance Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 485 — Children's Hope Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-01-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 110 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Introduced 2012-06-05 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
FamiliesHJRES 107 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Introduced 2012-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
FamiliesHJRES 106 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
Introduced 2012-03-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 732 — Calling for the protection of the rights and freedoms of religious minorities in the Arab world.
Introduced 2012-07-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 141 — Expressing condolences for the murder of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer and Pakistan Minister of Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti, and calling for a Taseer-Bhatti Resolution in the United Nations Human Rights Council honoring their courage in defense of core principles of Pakistan's democracy, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, particularly the freedom of religion.
Introduced 2011-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
International AffairsHRES 40 — Celebrating the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Introduced 2011-01-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
CongressHCONRES 123 — Recognizing the potential for the virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive.
Introduced 2012-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4496 — Clean Air Contingency Measures Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-11-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHRES 602 — Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Introduced 2017-11-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
FamiliesHRES 534 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the people of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have the right to determine their status as a sovereign country.
Introduced 2017-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2017-07-13 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A026) Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 372). (consideration: CR H5862)
HR 3188 — For the relief of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard.
Introduced 2017-07-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
HR 2496 — Defunding the Corrupt and Incompetent United Nations Act
Introduced 2017-05-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 2497 — End Subsidizing Palestinian Terrorism Act
Introduced 2017-05-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 331 — Expressing the policy of the United States with respect to a two-state solution between the State of Israel and the Palestinian people.
Introduced 2017-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHR 36 — Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Introduced 2015-01-06 · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6868)
Crime and Law EnforcementHJRES 93 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
Introduced 2017-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 257 — Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel Act
Introduced 2017-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHR 147 — Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 36 — Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 37 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 929 — Expressing support for the goals of "National Adoption Day" and "National Adoption Month" by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Introduced 2016-11-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
FamiliesHJRES 91 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Introduced 2016-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
FamiliesHR 4924 — Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2016
Introduced 2016-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4771 — Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-03-17 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
HealthHR 4559 — United States Commission on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-02-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Energy—
Introduced 2015-12-02 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HRES 545 — Calling for an end to the abuse of the Standing Rules of the Senate and to improve the debate and consideration of legislative matters.
Introduced 2015-12-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHRES 530 — Expressing support for the goals of "National Adoption Day" and "National Adoption Month" by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Introduced 2015-11-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Families—
Introduced 2015-06-10 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 2922 — Adoptive Family Relief Act
Introduced 2015-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
ImmigrationHR 2662 — Fallen Heroes Family Assistance Act
Introduced 2015-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1073 — CIPA
Introduced 2015-02-25 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Emergency ManagementHJRES 45 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
Introduced 2015-04-16 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 447 — Calling upon the President to use the United States' voice and vote in the United Nations Security Council to condemn the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, and other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant militants as crimes against humanity, to prosecute all perpetrators and those complicit in these crimes, and to support other United Nations member states prosecuting these perpetrators and those complicit.
Introduced 2015-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
International AffairsHRES 270 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the Palestinian Authority's purported accession to the International Criminal Court for the purpose of initiating prosecutions against Israeli soldiers, citizens, officials, and leaders.
Introduced 2015-05-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2006-05-10 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A006) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H2467)
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Introduced 2005-07-20 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A032) Failed by voice vote.
HR 4400 — Children's Hope Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 18 — Recognizing the historic commitment of the United States to the recovery of and full accounting for Americans who are prisoners of war or in a missing status.
Introduced 2005-02-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 396 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.
Introduced 2006-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
International AffairsHR 3504 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Introduced 2015-09-15 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 236.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1540 — SISA Act
Introduced 2015-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
International AffairsHR 788 — Foreign Earnings Reinvestment Act
Introduced 2015-02-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 308 — Keep the Promise Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-01-13 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 146 (Roll no. 626).
Native AmericansHRES 392 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009, Public Law 111-148, violated article I, section 7 of the United States Constitution because it was a bill for raising revenue that did not originate in the House of Representatives.
Introduced 2015-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Introduced 2009-06-25 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 244 (Roll no. 455).
HR 5675 — National Border and Homeland Security Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Emergency ManagementHR 5665 — To prohibit the withdrawal of certain public lands and National Forest System lands in Arizona from location and entry under the Mining Law of 1872, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4712 — To include the county of Mohave, in the State of Arizona, as an affected area for purposes of making claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act based on exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing.
Introduced 2010-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
LawHR 3832 — Peace Through Strength Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-10-15 · Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
International AffairsHR 2845 — Protect the Homeland from North Korean and Iranian Ballistic Missiles Act
Introduced 2009-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2100 — To provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Mohave Valley, Mohave County, Arizona, administered by the Bureau of Land Management to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, for use as a public shooting range.
Introduced 2009-04-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1822 — Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1833 — Children's Hope Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1122 — Hopi School Replacement Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Native AmericansHR 1058 — Seniors Financial Security Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 951 — To prohibit the use of funds to transfer enemy combatants detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Arizona or to build, modify, or enhance any facility in Arizona to house such enemy combatants.
Introduced 2009-02-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHJRES 23 — Supporting a base defense budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of gross domestic product.
Introduced 2009-02-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 515 — Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009.
Introduced 2009-06-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 165 — Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America.
Introduced 2009-02-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 306 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the photo exhibition "Being Untouchable" and a ceremony in honor of the exhibition.
Introduced 2010-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Congress—
Introduced 2008-05-22 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 229 (Roll no. 356).
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Introduced 2007-08-04 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 249 (Roll no. 840).
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Introduced 2007-06-15 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-06-06 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-05-16 · On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 226 (Roll no. 368). (consideration: CR H5344-5345; text: CR H5344-5345)
HR 7016 — Susan B. Anthony Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-23 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2706 — Children's Hope Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2507 — Seniors Financial Security Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2376 — Terrorism Prevention and Deterrence Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHJRES 67 — Supporting a base Defense Budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of gross domestic product.
Introduced 2007-12-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 1140 — Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
Introduced 2008-04-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 840 — Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.
Introduced 2007-12-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 139 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.
Introduced 2007-05-01 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 3492 — Veterans' Right to an Attorney Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-11-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2347 — Children's Hope Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-05 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1310-1311, H1312-1313, H1314-1315, H1315-1317)
TaxationHR 2346 — Seniors Financial Security Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2234 — Children's Hope Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-05-22 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1310-1311, H1312-1313, H1314-1315, H1315-1317)
TaxationHRES 343 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit service on the Committee on Appropriations to not more than three Congresses in a period of five successive Congresses.
Introduced 2003-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and the House.
Congress