
William H. Gray III
Democrat · PE-2 · House of Representatives
47 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (68)
HR 6288 — African Development Foundation Act
Introduced 1980-01-24 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 5509 — African Development Foundation Act
Introduced 1979-10-09 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 3614 — A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds for the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.
Introduced 1979-04-10 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Social Sciences and HistoryHJRES 546 — A joint resolution designating May 10, 1980, as Lucretia Mott Day.
Introduced 1980-05-08 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 4337 — A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds for the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.
Introduced 1981-07-30 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3597 — South Africa Investment Prohibition Act
Introduced 1981-05-14 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHCONRES 393 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should prosecute violations of the civil rights laws and Federal criminal laws by the Ku Klux Klan to the greatest extent possible, and that civic and religious groups should help to teach the young people of our Nation about the benefits of tolerance and the contribution that each of the ethnic, racial, and religious groups in this country makes to our American way of life.
Introduced 1982-08-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHCONRES 304 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the export control regulations of February 26, 1982, pertaining to Iraq, Syria, South Yemen, South Africa, and Namibia should be modified in accordance with certain principles.
Introduced 1982-04-01 · Executive Comment Requested from State.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHCONRES 183 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the national Rugby team of South Africa should not play in the United States.
Introduced 1981-09-17 · Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 200 - 198 (Record Vote No: 213).
Sports and RecreationHCONRES 181 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the National Rugby Team of South Africa should not play in the United States.
Introduced 1981-09-15 · For Further Action See H.Con.Res.183.
Sports and RecreationHCONRES 165 — Full Recognition of Angola Resolution
Introduced 1981-07-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
International AffairsHCONRES 122 — Full Recognition of Angola Resolution
Introduced 1981-04-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
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Introduced 1984-05-09 ·
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Introduced 1983-10-27 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 6352 — A bill for the relief of Frances Silver.
Introduced 1984-10-01 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 1392 — A bill directing the President to exercise authorities contained in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to issue regulations prohibiting investment in South Africa.
Introduced 1983-02-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
International AffairsHJRES 260 — A joint resolution to designate the week of October 16, 1983 through October 22, 1983, as "Lupus Awareness Week".
Introduced 1983-05-04 · For Further Action See S.J.Res.102.
HealthHCONRES 298 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to recent actions by the South African Government to rescind the Namibian Supreme Court's jurisdiction to hear an application for the release of prisoners held in the internment camp near Mariental, Namibia.
Introduced 1984-05-03 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 93 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress respecting the administration of title X of the Public Health Service Act.
Introduced 1983-03-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
HealthHCONRES 54 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should prosecute violations of the civil rights laws and Federal criminal laws by the Ku Klux Klan to the greatest extent possible, and expressing the sense of Congress that private and charitable organizations and civic and religious groups should continue their efforts in promoting racial, religious, and ethnic understanding and cooperation.
Introduced 1983-02-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHCONRES 43 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that funding for community service employment programs for senior citizens for fiscal year 1984 and subsequent fiscal years should be provided at levels sufficient to maintain or increase the number of employment positions provided under such program.
Introduced 1983-02-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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Introduced 1985-07-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5300 — Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-07-31 · Became Public Law No: 99-509.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 4868 — Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-05-21 · Became Public Law No: 99-440.
International AffairsHR 1528 — A bill for the relief of Frances Silver.
Introduced 1985-03-07 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 1460 — Anti-Apartheid Action Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-03-07 · Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 11-88. Record Vote No: 175.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 723 — A joint resolution complying with the requirements of section 274(f)(1) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.
Introduced 1986-09-12 · Placed on Union Calendar No: 489.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 676 — A joint resolution ratifying and affirming the report of January 15, 1986, of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Director of the Congressional Budget Office with respect to fiscal year 1986.
Introduced 1986-07-17 · House Committee on Temporary Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction Reported an Original Measure. Report No: 99-694.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 384 — A joint resolution designating September 22, 1985, as "Farm Aid Day".
Introduced 1985-09-11 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
CommemorationsHJRES 228 — A joint resolution condemning the violence of apartheid in South Africa and requesting an investigation by the Secretary of State.
Introduced 1985-04-03 · For Further Action See S.J.Res.96.
International AffairsHCONRES 296 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1987, 1988, and 1989.
Introduced 1986-03-10 · Failed of Passage in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 12 - 312 (Record Vote No: 53).
Economics and Public FinanceHCONRES 337 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1987, 1988, and 1989.
Introduced 1986-05-13 · Other Measure S.Con.Res.120 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.
Economics and Public FinanceHCONRES 152 — A concurrent resolution revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal year 1986 and setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1986, 1987, and 1988.
Introduced 1985-05-20 · House Incorporated this Measure (Amended) in S.Con.Res.32 as an Amendment.
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Introduced 1987-04-09 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 27 - 394 (Record Vote No: 49).
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Introduced 1987-04-09 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 230 - 192 (Record Vote No: 52).
HR 4046 — Hazardous Duty Alcohol and Drug Testing Act
Introduced 1988-03-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 3726 — A bill to amend section 371 of title 28, United States Code, to allow a Federal judge who is at least 60 years of age and has completed 20 years of service to retire from regular active service.
Introduced 1987-12-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
LawHR 3545 — Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-10-26 · Became Public Law No: 100-203.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2889 — A bill for the relief of Frances Silver.
Introduced 1987-07-01 · Became Private Law No: 100-12.
Private LegislationHR 2868 — A bill relating to the treatment of certain health and welfare benefit funds for purposes of employment taxes.
Introduced 1987-07-01 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2443 — A bill to prohibit United States intelligence and military cooperation with South Africa.
Introduced 1987-05-18 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
International AffairsHR 1645 — A bill to recognize the organization known as the Montford Point Marine Association, Incorporated.
Introduced 1987-03-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1034 — A bill to provide meaningful levels of economic assistance of the Southern Africa Development Coordination Conference (SADCC).
Introduced 1987-02-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
International AffairsHRES 432 — A resolution authorizing printing of the record of proceedings of the Committee on the Budget incident to presentation of a portrait of the Honorable James R. Jones.
Introduced 1988-04-21 · Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
CongressHRES 214 — A resolution calling for the immediate release of all the children detained under the state of emergency regulations in South Africa, and calling for strong and sweeping sanctions against South Africa if such children are not released.
Introduced 1987-06-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
International AffairsHCONRES 268 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1989, 1990, and 1991.
Introduced 1988-03-22 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Economics and Public FinanceHCONRES 218 — A concurrent resolution welcoming Vladimir and Maria Slepak to the United States.
Introduced 1987-11-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
International AffairsHCONRES 93 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1988, 1989, and 1990.
Introduced 1987-03-31 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Economics and Public FinanceHCONRES 104 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the success of professional basketball and congratulating Julius Erving on the occasion of his retirement from professional basketball.
Introduced 1987-04-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Sports and RecreationHCONRES 92 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1988, 1989, and 1990.
Introduced 1987-03-31 · Referred to House Committee on The Budget.
Economics and Public FinanceHCONRES 95 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1988, 1989, and 1990.
Introduced 1987-04-07 · Placed on Union Calendar No: 32.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 4284 — To reduce the amount of obligation authority available to certain States for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs for fiscal year 1991 if the laws of those States do not provide for the establishment of a dedicated tax-based source of revenues for funding mass transit projects by January 1, 1992, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1990-03-15 · Similar Provisions Included in H.R.5229.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3056 — Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced 1989-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2658 — To clarify the application of section 531(b)(5) of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984.
Introduced 1989-06-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 682 — Waiving certain enrollment requirements with respect to any reconciliation bill, appropriation bill, or continuing resolution for the remainder of the One Hundred First Congress.
Introduced 1990-10-24 · Measure Signed in Senate.
CongressHRES 167 — Authorizing the Clerk of the House to inform the President that the House of Representatives has elected Thomas S. Foley, a Representative from the State of Washington, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1989-06-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 166 — To inform the Senate that Thomas S. Foley, a Representative from the State of Washington, has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1989-06-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 142 — Electing certain Members of the House to certain standing committees.
Introduced 1989-04-27 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 39 — Designating membership on certain standing committees of the House.
Introduced 1989-01-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 9 — Designating membership on certain standing committees of the House.
Introduced 1989-01-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 40 — Providing for the House to proceed to the West Front of the Capitol on January 20, 1989, for the purpose of attending the inaugural ceremonies.
Introduced 1989-01-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 10 — Designating chairmen of certain standing committees of the House.
Introduced 1989-01-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1 — Electing officers of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1989-01-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 360 — Providing for an adjournment of the House from the legislative day of August 3 to September 5, 1990, and a recess or adjournment of the Senate from any day between August 3 and August 10 to September 10, 1990.
Introduced 1990-08-03 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CongressHCONRES 207 — Concerning U.S. foreign assistance to Somalia.
Introduced 1989-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
International AffairsHR 1669 — Urban Schools of America (USA) Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
EducationHCONRES 135 — Recognizing the importance of the mission of financial services associations.
Introduced 1991-04-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Finance and Financial SectorHCONRES 117 — Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the American Financial Services Association.
Introduced 1991-04-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Finance and Financial Sector