
Wayne L. Hays
Democrat · OH-18 · House of Representatives
77 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (81)
HR 17270 — Foreign Investment Disclosure Act
Introduced 1974-10-10 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 16168 — Department of State Appropriations Authorization Act
Introduced 1974-07-30 · Measure laid on table in House, S. 3473 passed in lieu.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 16090 — Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments
Introduced 1974-07-24 · Measure laid on table in House, S. 3044 passed in lieu.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 15172 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to prescribe the fee for execution of an application for a passport and to continue to transfer to the U.S. Postal Service the execution fee for each application accepted by that Service.
Introduced 1974-06-04 · Public law 93-417.
ImmigrationHR 15046 — United States Information Agency Appropriations Authorization Act
Introduced 1974-05-29 · Measure laid on table in House (provisions inserted in S. 3473.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 14870 — United States Information Agency Appropriations Authorization Act
Introduced 1974-05-16 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 14282 — A bill relating to the sale and distribution of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
Introduced 1974-04-23 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 13728 — A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from imposing certain seatbelt standards.
Introduced 1974-03-26 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Motor vehiclesHR 12504 — A bill to repeal the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act of 1973.
Introduced 1974-02-04 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 12465 — A bill to amend the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, to authorize additional appropriations for the fiscal year 1974.
Introduced 1974-01-31 · Public law 93-263.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 12466 — An Act to amend the Department of State Appropriations Authorization Act of 1973 to authorize additional appropriations for the fiscal year 1974, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1974-01-31 · Public law 93-312.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 12341 — An Act to authorize sales of a former Foreign Service consulate building in Venice to Wake Forest University.
Introduced 1974-01-29 · Public law 93-264.
EducationHR 12342 — A bill to direct the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special postage stamp in recognition of the importance of the study of Latin and of the Junior Classical League.
Introduced 1974-01-29 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 11744 — A bill to amend section 704 of the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of State to certify to the U.S. Civil Service Commission the name and dates of service of each individual who performed certain contract services as a language instructor in the Foreign Service Institute.
Introduced 1973-12-03 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 11424 — United States Information Agency Appropriations Authorization Act
Introduced 1973-11-13 · Measure laid on table in House, S. 2681 passed in lieu.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 9715 — United States Information Agency Appropriations Authorization Act
Introduced 1973-07-31 · Measure laid on table in House, S. 1317 passed in lieu.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 9512 — A bill to amend title III of the act of March 3, 1933, commonly referred to as the "Buy American Act", with respect to determining when the cost of certain articles, materials, or supplies is unreasonable; to define when articles, materials, and supplies have been mined, produced or manufactured in the United States; to make clear the right of any State to give preference to domestically produced goods in purchasing or public use, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1973-07-24 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 7706 — United States Information Agency Appropriations Authorization Act
Introduced 1973-05-10 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 7645 — Department of State Appropriations Authorization Act of 1973
Introduced 1973-05-09 · Public law 93-126.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 7317 — A bill to authorize the United States Postal Service to continue to receive the fee of $2 for execution of an application for a passport.
Introduced 1973-04-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
ImmigrationHR 7316 — Department of State Appropriations Authorization Act
Introduced 1973-04-30 · Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5610 — An Act to amend the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, to authorize additional appropriations, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1973-03-14 · Public law 93-47.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3 — Coal Mine Surface Area Protection Act
Introduced 1973-01-03 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
HRES 1003 — Resolution providing funds for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration to provide for maintenance and improvement of ongoing computer services for the House of Representatives and for the investigation of additional computer services for the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1974-03-25 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 923 — Resolution providing additional compensation for services performed by certain employees in the House Publications Distribution Service.
Introduced 1974-02-26 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 797 — Resolution to provide funds for the expenses of the investigations and studies by the Committee on House Administration.
Introduced 1974-01-29 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 737 — Resolution to authorize certain investigations and studies by the Committee on House Administration.
Introduced 1973-12-05 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 748 — Resolution authorizing payment for a limited period of 1974 and on the same basis as in 1973 of certain House committee expenses resolutions.
Introduced 1973-12-17 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 427 — Resolution providing a postage stamp allowance for the Chaplain of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1973-06-06 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 342 — Resolution authorizing additional office allowances for certain officials of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1973-04-05 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 353 — Resolution providing funds for the expenses to provide for maintenance and improvement of ongoing computer services for the House of Representatives and for the investigation of additional computer services for the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1973-04-11 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 249 — A resolution to provide funds for the expenses of the investigations and studies by the Committee on House Administration.
Introduced 1973-02-27 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 195 — A resolution authorizing payment of the salaries of certain employees.
Introduced 1973-02-07 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 130 — A resolution authorizing fund for the standing and select committees of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1973-01-15 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 177 — A resolution providing for the election of Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee on the Library.
Introduced 1973-01-31 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 92 — A resolution authorizing the compensation for special counsel to the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1973-01-06 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 13 — A resolution resolved, that there shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House, until otherwise provided by law, compensation for the employment of one additional official reporter of debates, House of Representatives, to be appointed in the same manner, and to receive the same rate of compensation, as the other official reporters of debates.
Introduced 1973-01-03 · Measure passed House.
CongressHR 13589 — United States Information Agency Authorization Act
Introduced 1976-05-06 · Measure laid on table in House, provisions inserted in S. 3168 as passed House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 13179 — State Department Authorization Act
Introduced 1976-04-12 · Measure laid on table in House (similar provisions included in S. 3168 as passed House).
International AffairsHR 12406 — Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments
Introduced 1976-03-11 · Measure laid on table in House, S. 3065 passed in lieu.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 12015 — Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments
Introduced 1976-02-23 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 11727 — A bill to enable the Comptroller General to carry out, until April 30, 1976, the functions of the Federal Election Commission with respect to the public financing of Presidential election campaigns and national nominating conventions.
Introduced 1976-02-05 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 11552 — Voter Registration Act
Introduced 1976-01-28 · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #623 (239-147).
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 11598 — United States Information Agency Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1976
Introduced 1976-01-29 · Public law 94-272.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 9667 — Japan-United States Friendship Act
Introduced 1975-09-17 · Measure laid on table in House, S. 824 passed in lieu.
Cultural relationsHR 8562 — Japan-United States Friendship Act
Introduced 1975-07-11 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 7867 — A bill to amend the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to authorize participation by officers and employees of the Federal Government in specified cultural exchange programs approved by the Secretary of State, notwithstanding that the expenses of such officers and employees will be paid by a foreign government.
Introduced 1975-06-12 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 7950 — A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Federal Election Commission for fiscal years 1976, 1977.
Introduced 1975-06-17 · Measure laid on table in House, S. 1434 passed in lieu.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 7500 — State Department Authorization Act
Introduced 1975-06-02 · Provisions inserted in S. 1517 as passed House.
International AffairsHR 6968 — Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments
Introduced 1975-05-14 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 7086 — A bill to amend the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 to assure that rates and charges of regulated public utilities may not take into account any advertising expenditure of such utilities.
Introduced 1975-05-19 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing.
EnergyHR 6361 — A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Federal Election Commission through June 30, 1976 and to make certain technical and conforming changes made necessary by the Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1974.
Introduced 1975-04-24 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5810 — A bill to amend the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, to authorize additional appropriations.
Introduced 1975-04-09 · Provisions inserted in S. 1517 as passed House.
TaxationHR 5692 — A bill to amend the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, to authorize additional appropriations.
Introduced 1975-04-08 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 4510 — A bill to amend the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, to authorize additional appropriations.
Introduced 1975-03-10 · Provisions inserted in S. 1517 as passed House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2210 — Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act
Introduced 1975-01-28 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1686 — Voter Registration Act
Introduced 1975-01-20 · Recommited to House committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 742 — Joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating January 11-17, 1976, as Bicentennial Printing Week.
Introduced 1975-12-04 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
CommemorationsHRES 1020 — A resolution to provide funds for the expenses of the investigations and studies by the Committee on House Administration.
Introduced 1976-02-05 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 906 — Resolution to authorize funds for the continuing activities of the standing and select committees of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1975-12-08 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 780 — Resolution disapproving a regulation proposed by the Federal Election Commission.
Introduced 1975-10-08 · Measure passed House, roll call #628 (257-148).
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 772 — Resolution providing additional funds for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration to provide for maintenance and improvement of ongoing computer services for the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1975-10-07 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 708 — Resolution disapproving a proposed regulation transmitted under section 316(c) of the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Introduced 1975-09-10 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 698 — A resolution providing for additional compensation for services performed by certain employees in the House publications distribution service.
Introduced 1975-09-08 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 667 — Resolution providing for the printing of 5,000 copies of report of Speaker and Minority Leader entitled "China; One Step Further Toward Normalization."
Introduced 1975-08-01 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 517 — Resolution providing for the payment of witnesses for appearing before the House or any of its committees.
Introduced 1975-06-09 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 428 — Continuation of pay for committee staffs.
Introduced 1975-04-30 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 383 — Resolution providing funds for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration to provide for maintenance and improvement of ongoing computer services for the House of Representatives and for the investigation of additional computer services for the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1975-04-09 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 360 — Resolution creating additional positions on the U.S. Capitol Police Force for duty under the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1975-03-25 · Measure passed House.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 311 — A resolution providing for the election of Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee on the Library.
Introduced 1975-03-14 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 338 — A bill authorizing payment of committee staff salaries during April 1975.
Introduced 1975-03-19 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 314 — A resolution providing for the confirmation of the nominations for the appointment of the six members of the Federal Election Commission.
Introduced 1975-03-17 · Measure passed House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 252 — Resolution to provide funds for the expenses of the investigations and studies by the Committee on House Administration.
Introduced 1975-02-25 · Measure passed House.
CongressHRES 208 — Resolution to provide additional parking facilities for the employees of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1975-02-19 · Measure passed House, amended.
CongressHRES 84 — Authorizes payment of salaries of certain committees employees.
Introduced 1975-01-23 · Measure passed House.
CongressHCONRES 640 — Concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of 15,000 copies of "Federal Election Campaign Laws Relating to the U.S. House of Representatives".
Introduced 1976-05-20 · Measure passed Senate.
Government publicationsHCONRES 577 — Concurrent resolution to provide for a delegation of Members of Congress to go to the United Kingdom for purposes of accepting a loan of an original copy of the Magna Carta.
Introduced 1976-03-09 · Referred to House Committee on Rules.
CongressHCONRES 537 — Concurrent resolution to provide for the printing as a House document of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
Introduced 1976-01-29 · Measure passed Senate.
Government publicationsHCONRES 538 — Concurrent resolution providing for the printing as a House document of the Constitution of the United States (pocket-size edition).
Introduced 1976-01-29 · House agreed to Senate amendment.
Government publicationsHCONRES 269 — Concurrent resolution providing for the printing of a House document, "Federal Election Campaign Laws Relating to the U.S. House of Representatives".
Introduced 1975-05-07 · Measure passed Senate.
Government publicationsHCONRES 177 — Concurrent resolution providing for the printing as a House document a revised edition of the publication entitled "History of the United States House of Representatives."
Introduced 1975-03-11 · Measure passed Senate.
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