Jack Kingston
Republican · GE-1 · House of Representatives
33 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (103)
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Introduced 2013-06-04 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5821 — Fort Frederica National Monument Boundary Expansion Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-12-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3703 — Approve the Pipeline Now Act
Introduced 2013-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
EnergyHR 3702 — Refinery Regulatory Reduction Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3644 — Eliminate Preventable Waste Act
Introduced 2013-12-03 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Appropriations, 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3603 — To limit the construction on United States soil of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations of foreign governments, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 3561 — Prevent Russian Infiltration Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
International AffairsHR 3562 — Fairness in Obamacare Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3523 — IRS Accountability Act
Introduced 2013-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3454 — Ensuring Quality in the Unemployment Insurance Program (EQUIP) Act
Introduced 2013-11-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3419 — Small Business Fairness in Obamacare Act
Introduced 2013-10-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3420 — Truth in Obamacare Advertising Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3339 — One Size Does Not Fit All in Education Act
Introduced 2013-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 3340 — Fannie-Freddie Debt Elimination Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-10-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3341 — VALUE Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3342 — Practice What You Preach Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3290 — To provide that all Federal employees shall be deemed to be employees excepted from furlough for purposes of the Government shutdown commencing on or about October 1, 2013, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-10-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3289 — To provide funds during the lapse of appropriations for the payment of military death gratuities and funeral and related transportation and housing expenses through the transfer of unobligated amounts in the Health Insurance Reform Implementation Fund.
Introduced 2013-10-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3277 — To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any United Nations agency.
Introduced 2013-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 3216 — To ensure that members of the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers continue to receive their pay and allowances despite a shutdown of the Federal Government or in the event that the debt of the United States Government reaches the statutory limit.
Introduced 2013-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3164 — To clarify the application of all laws, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to the Federal Government and Congress, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3104 — To clarify the application of all laws, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to the Federal Government and Congress, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-09-16 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
HealthHR 2779 — To establish a separate Inspector General for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
Introduced 2013-07-22 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2778 — Child Tax Credit Integrity Preservation Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 92 — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
Introduced 2013-10-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
HealthHJRES 73 — National Institutes of Health Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
Introduced 2013-10-02 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 205 pursuant to the order of Oct. 2, 2013.
HealthHRES 510 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Institutes of Health should develop a pilot program to improve medical trial participation, retention, efficiency, effectiveness, and diversity.
Introduced 2014-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health—
Introduced 2012-07-18 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 202 - 216 (Roll no. 473).
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Introduced 2011-06-15 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5973 — Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
Introduced 2012-06-20 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 388.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3601 — Ensuring Quality in the Unemployment Insurance Program (EQUIP) Act
Introduced 2011-12-07 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2261)
Labor and EmploymentHR 3443 — BARN Act
Introduced 2011-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
ImmigrationHR 3444 — Child Tax Credit Integrity Preservation Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-11-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2687 — Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act
Introduced 2011-07-28 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2112 — Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012
Introduced 2011-06-03 · Became Public Law No: 112-55.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2041 — Returning to Responsible Fiscal Policies Act
Introduced 2011-05-26 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1403 — Point Peter Study Act
Introduced 2011-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural Resources—
Introduced 2006-06-06 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A036) Agreed to by recorded vote: 293 - 107 (Roll no. 224).
HR 4409 — Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-11-18 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7680)
EnergyHR 138 — To revise the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Jekyll Island Unit GA-06P.
Introduced 2005-01-04 · Became Public Law No: 109-354.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 195 — Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Western Bohemia by United States Armed Forces during World War II and the continued friendship between the people of the United States and the Czech Republic.
Introduced 2005-04-06 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 73 — Electing Members and Delegates to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 2005-02-09 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congress—
Introduced 2009-07-08 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 292 (Roll no. 508). (consideration: CR H7851; text: CR H7851)
HR 5958 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to allow members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are at least 18 years old and less than 21 years old to purchase and consume beer and wine at certain locations on military installations.
Introduced 2010-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5908 — Point Peter Study Act
Introduced 2010-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4773 — Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act
Introduced 2010-03-04 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4076 — To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of Chlorsulfuron (2-Chloro-N-[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1, 3, 5-triazin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]benzenesulfonamide) and metsulfuron methyl (Methyl 2[[[[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1, 3,5-triazin-2-yl)arnino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl] benzoate) and inert ingredients.
Introduced 2009-11-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3226 — Czar Accountability and Reform (CZAR) Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-07-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 621 — Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced 2009-01-21 · Became Public Law No: 111-86.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 1730 — Commending Bobby Thomson.
Introduced 2010-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sports and RecreationHRES 1594 — Celebrating the 69th anniversary of the first combat action of the American Volunteer Group and recognizing the contribution of the American Volunteer Group and the 23rd Fighter Group known as the "Flying Tigers" to the victory of the United States in World War II.
Introduced 2010-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 71 — Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon.
Introduced 2009-01-15 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Law—
Introduced 2007-08-02 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 146 - 283 (Roll no. 806).
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Introduced 2007-08-02 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 278 (Roll no. 807).
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Introduced 2007-06-28 · Mr. Serrano raised a point of order against the Kingston amendment (A034). Mr. Serrano stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2007-06-26 · Mr. Dicks raised a point of order against the Kingston amendment (A028). The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 6404 — Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced 2008-06-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
CommemorationsHR 3470 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 744 West Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Sidney 'Sid' Flowers Post Office Building".
Introduced 2007-09-04 · Became Public Law No: 110-162.
CommemorationsHR 1808 — To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Became Public Law No: 110-112.
CommemorationsHRES 967 — Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 263) to establish the Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-02-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHRES 905 — Commending the Valdosta State University Blazers on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship.
Introduced 2007-12-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
CommemorationsHCONRES 263 — To establish the Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-11-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHR 4887 — Cumberland Island Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-07-21 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4755 — Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005
Introduced 2004-07-01 · Ordered held at desk. as if a House message pursuant to the order of September 15, 2004, .
CongressHR 3274 — Regional Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Coordination Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Emergency ManagementHR 2657 — Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004
Introduced 2003-07-01 · Became Public Law No: 108-83.
CongressHR 2533 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10701 Abercorn Street in Savannah, Georgia, as the "J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building".
Introduced 2003-06-19 · Became Public Law No: 108-118.
CommemorationsHR 1112 — Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
LawHR 1113 — To authorize an exchange of land at Fort Frederica National Monument, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-03-06 · Became Public Law No: 108-417.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 205 — Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the House.
Introduced 2003-04-29 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 507 — Encouraging citizens to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States and expressing the sense of Congress that a National Day of the Horse should be established.
Introduced 2004-09-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHCONRES 318 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that American colleges and universities should adopt an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity.
Introduced 2003-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHCONRES 141 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 should be fundamentally reformed to be fairer, simpler, and less costly and to encourage economic growth, individual liberty, and investment in American jobs.
Introduced 2003-04-08 · Referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationHCONRES 118 — Concerning the treatment of members of the Armed Forces held as prisoner of war by Iraqi authorities.
Introduced 2003-03-26 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2002-07-26 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2002-02-14 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A015) Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 196 (Roll no. 32).
HR 5574 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 206 South Main Street in Glennville, Georgia, as the "Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office".
Introduced 2002-10-08 · Became Public Law No: 107-291.
CommemorationsHR 5483 — Regional Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Coordination, and Recovery Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-09-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Emergency ManagementHR 5461 — Regional Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Coordination, and Recovery Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Emergency ManagementHR 5186 — Drug Importation Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2595 — To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of land to Chatham County, Georgia.
Introduced 2001-07-23 · Became Public Law No: 107-320.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2554 — To modify the project for beach erosion control, Tybee Island, Georgia.
Introduced 2001-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2553 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to waive the obstetrican requirement insofar as it prevents DSH designation in the case of certain rural hospitals.
Introduced 2001-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1183 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 South Main Street in Sylvania, Georgia, as the "G. Elliot Hagan Post Office Building".
Introduced 2001-03-22 · Became Public Law No: 107-34.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2000-06-27 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A017) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H5277-5278)
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Introduced 2000-06-27 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2000-06-27 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5530 — Chapter 12 Extension and Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5229 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 South Church Street in Odum, Georgia, as the "Ruth Harris Coleman Post Office".
Introduced 2000-09-20 · Became Public Law No: 106-454.
CommemorationsHR 5134 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 South Church Street in Odum, Georgia, as the "Ruth Coleman Post Office".
Introduced 2000-09-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
CommemorationsHR 4793 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to waive the obstetrician requirement insofar as it prevents DSH designation in the case of certain rural hospitals.
Introduced 2000-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 3515 — St. Simons Island Lighthouse Preservation Act
Introduced 1999-11-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 163 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to postpartum depression.
Introduced 1999-05-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HealthHR 4743 — To provide that carriage of an item of equipment to be used under a Federal contract for cleaning up radioactive waste from the production of nuclear weapons is not coastwise trade.
Introduced 1994-07-13 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3563 — U.S. Ship Safety and Competitiveness Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Transportation and Public Works—
Introduced 1996-07-17 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A016) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1996-06-26 · By unanimous consent, the Kingston amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1998-05-13 · On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 404 - 18, 1 Present (Roll No. 148).
HR 4144 — Cumberland Island Preservation Act
Introduced 1998-06-25 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2658 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using the threat of audit to compel agreement with the Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or the Tip Rate Determination Agreement.
Introduced 1997-10-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1867 — For the relief of Mr. Guy Lau and Ms. Chantal Lau Pease.
Introduced 1997-06-11 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHRES 353 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning human rights and due process in Ecuador.
Introduced 1998-02-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
International Affairs