
Ruben Hinojosa
Democrat · TE-15 · House of Representatives
29 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (108)
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Introduced 2014-06-11 · On agreeing to the Hinojosa amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5221 — Border Health Security Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4767 — Partnerships for Affordability and Student Success Act
Introduced 2014-05-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 4373 — Pell Grant Protection Act
Introduced 2014-04-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 4129 — RAYS Act
Introduced 2014-02-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3700 — Building Community Financial Institutions' Capacity to Combat Money Laundering Act
Introduced 2013-12-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3697 — Adult Education and Economic Growth Act
Introduced 2013-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3538 — Affordable College Textbook Act
Introduced 2013-11-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 3371 — State Loan Access and Student Protection Act
Introduced 2013-10-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 832 — Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 551 — Fast Track to College Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 552 — Meeting the Inpatient Health Care Needs of Far South Texas Veterans Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 559 — Expressing support for designation of April 30, 2014, as "Día de los Niños: Celebrating Young Americans".
Introduced 2014-04-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
FamiliesHRES 535 — Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month".
Introduced 2014-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 496 — Recognizing the importance of savings to financial security.
Introduced 2014-02-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 172 — Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month".
Introduced 2013-04-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6146 — To permit pass-through payment for reasonable costs of certified registered nurse anesthetist services in critical access hospitals notwithstanding the reclassification of such hospitals as urban hospitals, including hospitals located in "Lugar counties", and for on-call and standby costs for such services.
Introduced 2012-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2573 — Rural Health Care Capital Access Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 2365 — Southwest Border Judgeship Expansion Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.
LawHR 2226 — Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2216 — NADBank Enhancement Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 947 — To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to reimburse State and local governments of the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas for expenses incurred by such a government in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating water projects under the jurisdiction of such Commission.
Introduced 2011-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 837 — Meeting the Inpatient Health Care Needs of Far South Texas Veterans Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 778 — Graduation Promise Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 550 — Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Water Resources DevelopmentHRES 638 — Supporting the efforts of the National Association of State Fire Marshals to raise awareness of proper bonding for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing to the specifications of the National Fire Protection Association Code.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Housing and Community Development—
Introduced 2016-02-02 · On agreeing to the Hinojosa amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4834 — North American Development Bank General Capital Increase Authorization Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-03-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHRES 505 — Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Introduced 2015-10-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 3721 — Affordable College Textbook Act
Introduced 2015-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 1957 — Pell Grant Cost of Tuition Adjustment Act
Introduced 2015-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 1959 — College Options for DREAMers Act
Introduced 2015-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 1958 — Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act
Introduced 2015-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 1377 — RAYS Act
Introduced 2015-03-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1294 — Meeting the Inpatient Health Care Needs of Far South Texas Veterans Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 937 — Fast Track to College Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-02-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Education—
Introduced 2006-07-27 · On agreeing to the Hinojosa amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-03-15 · By unanimous consent, the Hinojosa amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2005-06-08 · On agreeing to the Hinojosa amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6044 — Rural Housing and Economic Development Improvement Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-09-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5896 — Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5373 — Rural Rental Housing Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5106 — To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to authorize grants for Partnerships for Access to Laboratory Science (PALS).
Introduced 2006-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2925 — To amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to extend the authority for drought assistance.
Introduced 2005-06-15 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 324.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 1993 — Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1487 — For the relief of Praveen SitaRama Bobba.
Introduced 2005-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 1486 — For the relief of Candelaria P. Roxas.
Introduced 2005-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 1488 — For the relief of Mehmet Kenan Tas.
Introduced 2005-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 1072 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 West End Street in Goliad, Texas, as the "Judge Emilio Vargas Post Office Building".
Introduced 2005-03-03 · Became Public Law No: 109-27.
CommemorationsHR 761 — Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act
Introduced 2005-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 547 — Graduation for All Act
Introduced 2005-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 386 — Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-01-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Water Resources DevelopmentHRES 973 — Recognizing Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning process.
Introduced 2006-07-28 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHCONRES 413 — Expressing appreciation for the life and service of Lloyd Bentsen and expressing sympathy to his family.
Introduced 2006-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CommemorationsHR 1956 — Pell Grant Protection Act
Introduced 2015-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 5122 — Housing Assistance Council Program Reauthorization Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4181 — Graduation Promise Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-12-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 3252 — To authorize the President of the United States to agree to an amendment to the agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States concerning the establishment of a Border Environment Cooperation Commission and a North American Development Bank.
Introduced 2009-07-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3210 — Rural Housing and Economic Development Improvement Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-07-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 2946 — Health Care Professional Pipeline Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2776 — Living Organ Donor Job Security Act
Introduced 2009-06-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1393 — Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-09 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 647 — To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to reimburse State and local governments of the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas for expenses incurred by such a government in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating water projects under the jurisdiction of such Commission.
Introduced 2009-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHRES 1257 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Financial Literacy Month, 2010, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-04-15 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 1144 — Expressing condolences to the families of the victims of the February 27, 2010, earthquake in Chile, as well as solidarity with and support for the people of Chile as they plan for recovery and reconstruction.
Introduced 2010-03-09 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 357 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2009, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-04-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 179 — Supporting the goals and ideals of the 11th Annual National Consumer Protection Week.
Introduced 2009-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHRES 180 — Supporting the goals and ideals of the third annual America Saves Week.
Introduced 2009-02-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Finance and Financial Sector—
Introduced 2008-02-07 · On agreeing to the Hinojosa amendments (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-05-17 · On agreeing to the Hinojosa amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5143 — Securing Success for Veterans on Campus Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-01-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 4504 — To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to reimburse State and local governments of the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas for expenses incurred by such a government in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating water projects under the jurisdiction of such Commission.
Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3618 — Safe Schools and Health Care Professional Pipeline Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3409 — Place to Call Home Act
Introduced 2007-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
FamiliesHR 2928 — Graduation Promise Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 2808 — Living Organ Donor Job Security Act
Introduced 2007-06-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2214 — Adults Achieving the American Dream Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
EducationHR 1999 — Hope Fund Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1982 — Rural Housing and Economic Development Improvement Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-20 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1980 — Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-20 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1623 — Graduation for All Act
Introduced 2007-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 915 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 East Alexander Street in Three Rivers, Texas, as the "Veterans Memorial Post Office".
Introduced 2007-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
CommemorationsHR 524 — To establish a laboratory science pilot program at the National Science Foundation.
Introduced 2007-01-17 · Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral ( 03/08/2007)..
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 451 — Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act
Introduced 2007-01-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 361 — Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-10 · Star Print ordered on the bill.
Water Resources DevelopmentHRES 1079 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-04-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 973 — Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
Introduced 2008-02-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommemorationsHRES 273 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-03-27 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 94 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Consumer Protection Week.
Introduced 2007-01-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHR 4829 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 East Kleberg in Kingsville, Texas, as the "Irma Rangel Post Office Building".
Introduced 2004-07-14 · Became Public Law No: 108-478.
CommemorationsHR 4588 — Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-06-16 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 470.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4299 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 South Jackson Road in Edinburg, Texas, as the "Dr. Miguel A. Nevarez Post Office Building".
Introduced 2004-05-06 · Became Public Law No: 108-261.
CommemorationsHR 3488 — To allow certain Mexican nationals to be admitted as nonimmigrant visitors for a period of 6 months.
Introduced 2003-11-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 3178 — Health and Education Access for Students with Diabetes Act
Introduced 2003-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 3085 — Graduation for All Act
Introduced 2003-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 3025 — Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-09-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2238 — Next Generation Hispanic Serving Institutions
Introduced 2003-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 1722 — Rural Rental Housing Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1381 — Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 773 — 21st Century Access to Banking Act
Introduced 2003-02-13 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 9/15/2004 H7158)
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 791 — Supporting the goals and ideas of Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology Week and recognizing the University of Texas-Pan American for its efforts to prepare Hispanic youth for careers in engineering, science, and technology.
Introduced 2004-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
CommemorationsHRES 159 — Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel.
Introduced 2003-03-25 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHR 2990 — Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002
Introduced 2001-10-02 · Became Public Law No: 107-351.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2512 — To authorize additional appropriations for the United States Customs Service for personnel, technology, and infrastructure to expedite the flow of legal commercial and passenger traffic along the Southwest land border, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-07-17 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E204)
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2988 — Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-09-30 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2719 — Access to Excellence in Education for the 21st Century Act
Introduced 1999-08-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 2737 — To redesignate the Federal facilities located at 2413 East Highway 83, and 2301 South International Boulevard, in Weslaco, Texas, as the "Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Research Center".
Introduced 1997-10-24 · For Further Action See H.R.2534.
CommemorationsHR 2495 — Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century Act
Introduced 1997-09-18 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H655)
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