
Wayne T. Gilchrest
Republican · MA-1 · House of Representatives
35 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (132)
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Introduced 2006-06-28 · By unanimous consent, the Gilchrest amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2006-03-15 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 38 - 377 (Roll no. 43).
HR 5051 — Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Amendments Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-03-30 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4686 — Multi-State and International Fisheries Conservation and Management Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-02-01 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 248.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4126 — Chesapeake Bay Restoration Enhancement Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-10-25 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3552 — Coastal Barrier Resources Reauthorization Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2130 — Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-05 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
AnimalsHR 1591 — National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 1489 — Coastal Ocean Observation System Integration and Implementation Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-06 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 990 — To provide for the transfer of the decommissioned destroyer ex-U.S.S. Forrest Sherman (DD-931) to the USS Forrest Sherman DD-931 Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization under the laws of the State of Maryland.
Introduced 2005-02-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Projection Forces.
Private LegislationHR 793 — Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act
Introduced 2005-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 759 — Climate Stewardship Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
Environmental ProtectionHR 705 — Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 93 — Flagship Species Conservation Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 599 — Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.
Introduced 2005-12-14 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 103 - 327 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H11561-11562)
CongressHR 4226 — Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3841 — To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic menhaden for reduction purposes in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.
Introduced 2007-10-16 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3166 — To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003.
Introduced 2007-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 16 — Chesapeake Bay Restoration Enhancement Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHCONRES 321 — Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq, and the international community.
Introduced 2008-04-02 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 AffairsHCONRES 288 — Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community.
Introduced 2008-02-06 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 AffairsHCONRES 274 — Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community.
Introduced 2007-12-19 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 AffairsHCONRES 153 — Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 5096 — Flagship Species Conservation Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5104 — Prescott Marine Mammal Stranding Program Amendments of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-17 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 481.
AnimalsHR 4869 — Prescott Marine Mammal Stranding Program Amendments of 2004
Introduced 2004-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
AnimalsHR 4688 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Introduced 2004-06-24 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4114 — Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-04-01 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 299.
AnimalsHR 4067 — Climate Stewardship Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3883 — To reauthorize the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act.
Introduced 2004-03-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3378 — Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
Introduced 2003-10-28 · Became Public Law No: 108-266.
AnimalsHR 2693 — Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 2004
Introduced 2003-07-10 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 268.
AnimalsHR 2292 — Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Persons with Disabilities Act
Introduced 2003-06-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2048 — International Fisheries Reauthorization Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-05-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1605 — Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1080 — National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 984 — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 273 — Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-08 · Became Public Law No: 108-16.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 274 — Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act
Introduced 2003-01-08 · Became Public Law No: 108-131.
Public Lands and Natural Resources—
Introduced 2001-10-04 · By unanimous consent, the Gilchrest amendment was withdrawn.
HR 5396 — National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-09-18 · Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans and by the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology and Standards of the House Science Committee.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4966 — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act
Introduced 2002-06-19 · House Committee on Science Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 22, 2002.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4945 — Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Persons with Disabilities Act
Introduced 2002-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4807 — Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act
Introduced 2002-05-22 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 693.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4781 — Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 2002
Introduced 2002-05-21 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
AnimalsHR 4749 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Amendments of 2002
Introduced 2002-05-16 · Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4576 — To decide the name of a creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
Introduced 2002-04-24 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4044 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the State of Maryland and the State of Louisiana for implementation of a program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria.
Introduced 2002-03-20 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 616.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3577 — Coastal Resources Conservation Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-12-20 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3389 — National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002
Introduced 2001-11-30 · Became Public Law No: 107-299.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2685 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to revise the computation of military disability retired pay computation for certain members of the uniformed services injured while a cadet or midshipman at a service academy.
Introduced 2001-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1989 — Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002
Introduced 2001-05-24 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 645 — Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Became Public Law No: 107-112.
AnimalsHR 643 — African Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Became Public Law No: 107-111.
AnimalsHR 644 — To approve a governing international fishery agreement between the United States and the Government of the Republic of Estonia.
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 642 — To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 525 — Preparedness Against Domestic Terrorism Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-02-08 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Emergency ManagementHR 449 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.
Introduced 2001-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 450 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit candidates for election to the House of Representatives from accepting contributions from individuals who do not reside in the district the candidate seeks to represent.
Introduced 2001-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 427 — Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the imposition of trade sanctions on nations that are undermining the effectiveness of conservation and management measures for Atlantic marlin adopted by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas and that are threatening the continued viability of United States commercial and recreational fisheries.
Introduced 2002-06-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
International AffairsHCONRES 408 — Honoring the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and its accredited member institutions for their continued service to animal welfare, conservation education, conservation research, and wildlife conservation programs.
Introduced 2002-05-22 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
CommemorationsHCONRES 24 — Supporting a National Foster Parents Day.
Introduced 2001-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2000-06-27 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 273 (Roll no. 335).
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Introduced 2000-06-27 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 281 (Roll no. 336).
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Introduced 1999-03-17 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5337 — United States Cruise Vessel Act
Introduced 2000-09-28 · Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5133 — NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Improvement Act
Introduced 2000-09-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4046 — Fisheries Recovery Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-21 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1775 — Estuary Restoration Act of 2000
Introduced 1999-05-12 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 1088 — Medicare+Choice Payment Fairness Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
HealthHR 791 — Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Study Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-02-23 · Became Public Law No: 106-135.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 594 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit candidates for election to the House of Representatives from accepting contributions from individuals who do not reside in the district the candidate seeks to represent.
Introduced 1999-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 593 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.
Introduced 1999-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 413 — Expressing suport for a National Foster Parents Day.
Introduced 2000-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Commemorations—
Introduced 1991-10-29 · Mr. Hayes (LA) raised a point of order against the Gilchrest amendment (A002). Mr. Hayes of Louisiana stated that the amendment offered by Mr. Gilchrest changed existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1991-10-29 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 241 (Roll no. 348).
HR 5410 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1992-06-16 · By request of Mr. Boucher the House passed over the measure without prejudice.
Private LegislationHR 4975 — To provide for a moratorium on the construction of incinerators in the United States for the chemical munitions demilitarization of the Army until the Secretary of the Army certifies to Congress that the incineration disposal program process to be used in the program is the safest means available at a reasonable cost.
Introduced 1992-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4987 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1992-04-09 · By request of Mr. Boucher the House passed over the measure without prejudice.
Private LegislationHR 3618 — Aid to American Workers Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-10-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3492 — Wetlands Improvement Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2963 — To increase the authorized acreage limit for the Assateague Island National Seashore on the Maryland mainland, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-07-22 · For Further Action See S.1254.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2491 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1991-05-29 · See H.R.1006.
Private LegislationHRES 414 — Amending the Rules of the House to limit the availability of future appropriations for official mail costs of the House to one-half of the fiscal year 1992 level.
Introduced 1992-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHR 4583 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1994-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Private LegislationHR 4567 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1994-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Private LegislationHR 4424 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1994-05-12 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.4820.
Private LegislationHR 4404 — Marine Fish Conservation Amendments of 1994
Introduced 1994-05-12 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4164 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1994-03-24 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.4820.
Private LegislationHR 3815 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to convey a vessel in the National Defense Reserve Fleet to a non-profit organization.
Introduced 1994-02-08 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.3059.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3299 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1993-10-15 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.2150.
Private LegislationHR 2311 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.
Introduced 1993-05-27 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1781 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-04-21 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1782 — Chesapeake Bay Protection Act
Introduced 1993-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 249 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit retroactive income taxation.
Introduced 1993-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
TaxationHRES 139 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a three-fifths vote to adopt any rule reported from the Committee on Rules disallowing germane amendments to a bill or resolution.
Introduced 1993-03-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Introduced 1996-08-02 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 1996-08-02 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 1996-05-08 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1995-10-18 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 304 - 113 (Roll no. 718).
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Introduced 1995-07-13 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 256 - 168 (Roll no. 500).
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Introduced 1995-07-19 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 240 (Roll no. 527).
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Introduced 1995-05-16 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 247 (Roll no. 333).
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Introduced 1995-05-16 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 2823 — International Dolphin Conservation Program Act
Introduced 1995-12-21 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2605 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-11-09 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2581 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.
Introduced 1995-11-02 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2620 — To direct the Architect of the Capitol to sell the parcel of real property located at 501 First Street, S.E., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-11-10 · See H.R.2880.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2374 — Endangered Natural Legacy Protection Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-09-21 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce, USDA.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2257 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1995-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Private LegislationHR 2218 — Farmland Preservation Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-08-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2145 — Economic Development Partnership Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-07-31 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1466 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries for each of the vessels SALLIE D and MEMORY MAKER.
Introduced 1995-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Private LegislationHCONRES 146 — Authorizing the 1996 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds.
Introduced 1996-03-05 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 64 — Authorizing the 1995 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds.
Introduced 1995-05-01 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 34 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Anniversary Commemoration.
Introduced 1995-03-08 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 1998-08-05 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1998-07-22 · By unanimous consent, the Gilchrest amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1997-10-21 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1997-05-07 · On agreeing to the Gilchrest amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4634 — Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4337 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the State of Maryland for a pilot program to develop measures to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria.
Introduced 1998-07-27 · Became Public Law No: 105-322.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2762 — Wetlands and Watershed Management Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1763 — Agricultural Land Preservation Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-06-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1579 — Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-05-13 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1346 — State and Local Government Interstate Waste Control Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1065 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the actual deferral percentage test shall not apply in determining whether an arrangement for restaurant employees is a qualified cash or deferred arrangement.
Introduced 1997-03-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 605 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that certain school bus contractors and drivers are not employees.
Introduced 1997-02-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 473 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1997-01-21 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 472 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committee contributions in elections for Federal office.
Introduced 1997-01-21 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 408 — International Dolphin Conservation Program Act
Introduced 1997-01-09 · Became Public Law No: 105-42.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHCONRES 106 — Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the negotiation of an international climate change agreement.
Introduced 1997-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
International Affairs