Richard H. Lehman
Democrat · CA-19 · House of Representatives
43 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (83)
HR 5232 — Truth in Savings Act
Introduced 1984-03-22 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5083 — A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating a segment of the Tuolumne River in California as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Introduced 1984-03-08 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4712 — A bill to provide for cooperative agreements between the Secretary of the Interior and State and local governments for law enforcement within Federal water resource projects.
Introduced 1984-02-01 · Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 19 - 402 (Record Vote No: 431).
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3934 — Homeownership Assistance Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-09-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1341 — A bill to establish the Mono Lake National Monument in the State of California, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-02-08 · Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-975.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 5613 — Truth in Savings and Credit Card Applications Act
Introduced 1986-09-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
CommerceHR 5463 — Rural Rental Housing Displacement Prevention Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-08-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5132 — Farm Mortgage Marketing Corporation Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-06-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4629 — A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating a segment of the Kings River in California as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Introduced 1986-04-17 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4089 — A bill to prohibit the construction of dams within national parks and monuments.
Introduced 1986-01-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3508 — Federal Government Easy Access Act
Introduced 1985-10-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3182 — Mid-Valley Unit Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-08-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3085 — A bill to clear title to certain lands along the California-Nevada boundary.
Introduced 1985-07-25 · Became Public Law No: 99-200.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3110 — A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration of the extent to which eliminating the 100-hour rule under the AFDC-U program, and requiring parents under such program to accept any reasonable job offers while preserving the eligibility of their families, would effectively encourage such parents to enter the permanent work force and thereby significantly reduce program costs.
Introduced 1985-07-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
Social WelfareHR 2282 — Truth in Savings Act
Introduced 1985-04-30 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3593 — A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act to improve the management of Federal lands affected by certain non-Federal projects.
Introduced 1987-10-31 · House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an Extension for Further Consideration Ending not Later Than October 28, 1988.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2811 — A bill to amend the Stock Raising Homestead Act to resolve certain problems regarding subsurface estates, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-06-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1173 — A bill to provide for certain restrictions on the use of lands within boundaries of national parks and monuments.
Introduced 1987-02-19 · For Further Action See H.R.3408.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 795 — A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration of the extent to which eliminating the 100-hour rule under the AFDC-U program, and requiring parents under such program to accept any reasonable job offers while preserving the eligibility of their families, would effectively encourage such parents to enter the permanent work force and thereby significantly reduce program costs.
Introduced 1987-01-28 · Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.1720.
Social WelfareHR 799 — A bill to designate a segment of the Kings River in California as a wild and scenic river.
Introduced 1987-01-28 · Became Public Law No: 100-150.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 729 — A bill to designate certain lands now managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State of California as wilderness.
Introduced 1987-01-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 572 — Mid-Valley Unit Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-01-08 · Field Hearings Held in Madera, California.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 497 — Farm Mortgage Marketing Corporation Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-01-07 · See H.R.3030.
Agriculture and FoodHR 361 — California National Park Expansion Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 362 — A bill to designate certain lands now managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State of California as wilderness.
Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 176 — Truth in Savings Act
Introduced 1987-01-06 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 938.
Finance and Financial SectorHJRES 132 — A joint resolution designating April 24, 1987, as "National Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923".
Introduced 1987-02-04 · Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.238 Reported to House.
CommemorationsHRES 284 — A resolution honoring the firefighters of the United States for their efforts and sacrifices during the summer fire season of 1987.
Introduced 1987-10-09 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Emergency Management—
Introduced 1990-06-14 · On agreeing to the Lehman (CA) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 118 - 297 (Roll no. 169).
HR 5785 — Coin Design Modernization Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5408 — United States Mint Reauthorization and Reform Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4962 — 1992 Olympic Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced 1990-06-05 · Became Public Law No: 101-406.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4853 — To amend the Reclamation States Drought Assistance Act of 1988 to extend the period of time during which drought assistance may be provided by the Secretary of the Interior, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1990-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4213 — Consumer Credit Protection Amendments of 1990
Introduced 1990-03-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
CommerceHR 3354 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a contract for the delivery of water from the New Melones Unit of the Central Valley Project, California.
Introduced 1989-09-27 · See H.R.2567.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3263 — Bureau of the Mint Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1990
Introduced 1989-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3180 — Government Check Cashing Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3183 — To commemorate the centennial of the creation by Congress of Yosemite National Park.
Introduced 1989-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3181 — Basic Banking Services Access Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3182 — Yosemite National Park Centennial Medal Act
Introduced 1989-08-04 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2931 — To authorize appropriations for the United States Mint for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-07-19 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2809 — An Act to provide for the conveyance of certain lands to the State of California, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-06-29 · Became Public Law No: 101-436.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 736 — Truth in Savings Act
Introduced 1989-01-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 737 — To amend the Stock Raising Homestead Act to resolve certain problems regarding subsurface estates, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-01-31 · Subcommittee on Mineral Resources Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-687.
Environmental ProtectionHR 738 — Mid-Valley Unit Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.
Water Resources DevelopmentHJRES 398 — To commemorate the centennial of the creation by Congress of Yosemite National Park.
Introduced 1989-09-06 · Became Public Law No: 101-417.
Public Lands and Natural Resources—
Introduced 1991-06-20 · By unanimous consent, the Lehman (CA) amendment was withdrawn.
HR 6190 — To amend the Stock Raising Homestead Act to provide certain procedures for entry onto Stock Raising Homestead Act lands, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1992-10-06 · See H.R.450.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5930 — United States Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Clarification and Enhancement Act
Introduced 1992-09-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4823 — To extend until January 1, 1995, the existing suspensions of duty on tartaric acid, potassium antimony tartrate, and potassium sodium tartrate.
Introduced 1992-04-08 · Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, ITC, USTR.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4370 — Bodie Protection Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-03-03 · See S.3100.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4227 — To provide that the eligibility requirements applicable to regular unemployment compensation benefits shall apply in determining eligibility for emergency unemployment compensation benefits.
Introduced 1992-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1068 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to execute and implement a contract for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities in the South Delta, California, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-02-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 450 — To amend the Stock Raising Homestead Act to resolve certain problems regarding subsurface estates, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Laid on the table. See S. 1187 for further action.
Environmental ProtectionHR 447 — Truth in Savings Act
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 449 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a contract for the delivery of water from the New Melones Unit of the Central Valley Project, California.
Introduced 1991-01-03 · See H.R.429.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 448 — Mid-Valley Unit Act of 1989
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 355 — Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Became Public Law No: 102-250.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 194 — Consumer Credit Protection Amendments of 1991
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Commerce—
Introduced 1994-07-14 · On agreeing to the Lehman amendment (A035) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1994-07-12 · On agreeing to the Lehman amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1993-11-16 · On agreeing to the Lehman amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1993-10-06 · On agreeing to the Lehman amendments (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5150 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act concerning the eligibility of officers and employees of State, county, and municipal governments to serve as members of State boards that issue permits for discharges into the navigable waters.
Introduced 1994-09-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5099 — To amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to provide a loan to the Madera-Chowchilla Power Authority.
Introduced 1994-09-26 · Provisions Incorporated Into H.R.4944.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 5013 — Classroom Technology Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-08-21 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9991-9992)
EducationHR 4225 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent fraudulent claims for the earned income credit.
Introduced 1994-04-14 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8508)
TaxationHR 4142 — Humanitarian Aid Corridor Act
Introduced 1994-03-24 · Executive Comment Requested from State.
International AffairsHR 4068 — California Forest Ecosystems Health Act
Introduced 1994-03-17 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3967 — Helium Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-03-08 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 358.
EnergyHR 3658 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that employees in classified positions in community colleges are not required to receive overtime compensation for service in a certified or other academic position.
Introduced 1993-11-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2963 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate and assist in environmental and other studies and to execute and implement a contract for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities in the South Delta, California, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2360 — United States Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Clarification and Enhancement Act
Introduced 1993-06-09 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2170 — Omnibus Nuclear Power Safety and Security Enhancement Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
EnergyHR 2143 — Nuclear Regulatory Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995
Introduced 1993-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
EnergyHR 1627 — Food Quality Protection Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-04-01 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Environmental ProtectionHR 518 — California Desert Protection Act of 1994
Introduced 1993-01-21 · Laid on the table. See S. 21 for further action.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 446 — To grant a right of use and occupancy of a certain tract of land in Yosemite National Park to George R. Lange and Lucille F. Lange, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Private LegislationHR 239 — To amend the Stock Raising Homestead Act to resolve certain problems regarding subsurface estates, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Became Public Law No: 103-23.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 240 — Bodie Protection Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-01-05 · For Further Action See H.R.518.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 39 — Morris K. Udall Wilderness Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHCONRES 117 — Relating to improved United States-Mexico cooperation in controlling illegal immigration.
Introduced 1993-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International Finance