Ernest J. Istook Jr.
Republican · OK-5 · House of Representatives
33 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (79)
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Introduced 2005-05-19 · Mr. Taylor (NC) raised a point of order against the Istook amendment (A006). Mr. Taylor (NC) raised a point of order that the amendment proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 3497 — Loser Pays Legal Fee Fairness Act
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
LawHR 3403 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for inflation adjustments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresholds of the National Labor Relations Board.
Introduced 2005-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 57 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting religious freedom.
Introduced 2005-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 58 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 2005-07-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 184 — Recognizing a National Week of Hope in commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist bombing in Oklahoma City.
Introduced 2005-04-05 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2004-09-15 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2004-09-14 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2004-09-14 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2003-09-04 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5025 — Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005
Introduced 2004-09-08 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 743.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 4892 — To establish that marriage in the United States consists only of the union of a man and a woman.
Introduced 2004-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
FamiliesHR 4193 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the expansion of areas designated as renewal communities based on 2000 census data and to treat certain census tracts with low populations as low-income communities for purposes of the new markets tax credit.
Introduced 2004-04-22 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationHR 3406 — Oklahoma City National Memorial Act Amendments of 2003
Introduced 2003-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3184 — Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Act
Introduced 2003-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
TaxationHR 2989 — Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004
Introduced 2003-07-30 · See also H. R. 2673.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1909 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for inflation adjustments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresholds of the National Labor Relations Board.
Introduced 2003-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHJRES 46 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
Introduced 2003-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 22 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 2003-02-13 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Economics and Public Finance—
Introduced 2001-10-11 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 262 (Roll no. 380).
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Introduced 2001-10-11 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 106 - 311 (Roll no. 379).
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Introduced 2001-10-11 · Mr. Regula raised a point of order against the Istook amendment (A001). The amendment sought to amend portions of the bill not yet read for amendment and also sought to increase budget authority outlays in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2001-07-25 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5212 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on capital losses an individual may deduct against ordinary income, and to adjust such amount for inflation.
Introduced 2002-07-25 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2144)
TaxationHR 5120 — Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2003
Introduced 2002-07-15 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2590 — Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002
Introduced 2001-07-23 · Became Public Law No: 107-67.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1890 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for inflation adjustments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresholds of the National Labor Relations Board.
Introduced 2001-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1410 — Internet Tax Moratorium and Equity Act
Introduced 2001-04-04 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 973 — National Institutes of Health EPSCoR Program Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHJRES 81 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
Introduced 2001-12-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 86 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 384 — Honoring the men and women of the United States Secret Service New York field office for their extraordinary performance and commitment to service during and immediately following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Introduced 2002-04-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 385 — Honoring the men and women of the United States Customs Service, 6 World Trade Center offices, for their hard work, commitment, and compassion during and immediately following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Introduced 2002-04-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2000-07-26 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2000-05-10 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 289 - 138 (Roll no. 157). (text: CR H2815)
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Introduced 1999-07-29 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1999-05-06 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 117 - 301 (Roll no. 119).
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Introduced 1999-05-06 · By unanimous consent, the Istook amendment was withdrawn.
HR 5633 — District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2001
Introduced 2000-11-14 · Became Public Law No: 106-522.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5547 — District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2001
Introduced 2000-10-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5254 — To authorize funds for the planning, design, and construction of the Oklahoma Land Run Memorial in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Introduced 2000-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
CommemorationsHR 4942 — District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2001
Introduced 2000-07-25 · Became Public Law No: 106-553.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 4545 — Internet Minors Protection and Cyberspace Technology Act
Introduced 2000-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
EducationHR 4280 — National Institutes of Health EPSCoR Program Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 3194 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2000
Introduced 1999-11-02 · Became Public Law No: 106-113.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3115 — National Institutes of Health EPSCoR Program Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-10-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 3064 — District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000
Introduced 1999-10-13 · On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2844 — To direct the Secretary of Energy to convey to the city of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, the former site of the NIPER facility of the Department of Energy.
Introduced 1999-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2587 — District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000
Introduced 1999-07-22 · On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2560 — Child Protection Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
EducationHR 2251 — For the relief of Renato Rosetti.
Introduced 1999-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 1620 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for inflation adjustments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresholds of the National Labor Relations Board.
Introduced 1999-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 848 — For the relief of Sepandan Farnia and Farbod Farnia.
Introduced 1999-02-24 · Became Private Law No: 106-10.
Private LegislationHJRES 66 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
Introduced 1999-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHJRES 53 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.
Introduced 1999-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Economics and Public FinanceHCONRES 400 — Congratulating the Republic of Hungary on the millennium of its foundation as a state.
Introduced 2000-09-14 · Received in the Senate.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1994-06-15 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 210 (Roll no. 240).
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Introduced 1994-06-15 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1994-06-15 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A010) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 393 - 22 (Roll no. 243).
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Introduced 1993-06-30 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 - 167 (Roll no. 315).
HR 4857 — To make small business concerns eligible to participate in the health benefits program under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.
Introduced 1994-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
CommerceHR 4850 — Equity for Congress Act
Introduced 1994-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.
CongressHR 3851 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty.
Introduced 1994-02-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2406 — Diesel Fuel Tax Enforcement Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-06-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 424 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer.
Introduced 1994-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHRES 238 — Calling on the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct an investigation into activity at the House Post Office to determine whether House rules were broken or whether public funds were embezzled by Members.
Introduced 1993-08-04 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congress—
Introduced 1996-07-11 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A030) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 421 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 311).
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Introduced 1996-06-20 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A019) Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 206 (Roll no. 263).
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Introduced 1996-03-07 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 52).
HR 1501 — Student Loan Privatization Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-04-07 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1211-1213)
EducationHJRES 127 — Proposing a religious liberties amendment to the Constitution of the United States to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience.
Introduced 1995-11-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues—
Introduced 1998-10-08 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 200 (Roll No. 504).
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Introduced 1997-09-09 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A015) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 254 - 169 (Roll no. 379).
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Introduced 1997-07-15 · Mr. Kolbe raised a point of order against the Istook amendment (A014). Mr. Kolbe stated that the amendment offered by Mr. Istook constituted changes in existing law and was therefore out of order. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1997-07-15 · On agreeing to the Istook amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 272).
HR 4721 — Parental Notification Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 2435 — For the relief of Farah Sirmanshahi, Sepandan Farnia, and Farbod Farnia.
Introduced 1997-09-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 1168 — To encourage competition and tax fairness and to protect the tax base of State and local governments.
Introduced 1997-03-20 · Committee Hearings Held.
Native AmericansHJRES 78 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
Introduced 1997-05-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues