
Jim McCrery
Republican · LO-4 · House of Representatives
39 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (121)
HR 5798 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the program for the sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees by terminating the authority for the removal of chimpanzees from the system for research purposes.
Introduced 2006-07-13 · Received in the Senate.
HealthHR 5400 — Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4440 — Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-12-06 · Became Public Law No: 109-135.
TaxationHR 4155 — Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-10-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3883 — Timber Tax Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-09-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3768 — Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-09-14 · Became Public Law No: 109-73.
TaxationHR 3672 — TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-09-07 · Became Public Law No: 109-68.
Social WelfareHR 3304 — Growing Real Ownership for Workers Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 2896 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to remove the 100 percent tariff imposed on roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes.
Introduced 2005-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2503 — To suspend the duty on Iprodione.
Introduced 2005-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2507 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Benzoic acid, 2-(((((4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)- carbonyl)amino)sulfonyl)-, methyl ester.
Introduced 2005-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2501 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-imethyl-,(2-meth yl(1,1'-biph enyl)-3-yl)methyl ester, (z)-.
Introduced 2005-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2505 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Benzoic acid, o- and ((3-(4,6-dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-ureido)sulfonyl)-, methylester (Sulfometuron methyl).
Introduced 2005-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2502 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Phosphonic acid (2-chloroethyl) (Ethephon).
Introduced 2005-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2506 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 3-(2,2-Dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl-, 3-phenoxybenzyl ester, (+-)-,(cis,trans)-.
Introduced 2005-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2504 — To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Cyclohexen-1-one, and 2-(1-(((3-chloro-2- propenyl)oxy)imino) propyl)-5-(2-(ethylthio) propyl)-3-hydroxy (Clethodim).
Introduced 2005-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1998 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements.
Introduced 2005-04-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1417 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income.
Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1113 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that natural gas distribution lines are 15-year property for depreciation purposes.
Introduced 2005-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1114 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the small refiner exception to the oil depletion deduction.
Introduced 2005-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 339 — Individual Investment Account Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-01-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 501 — Providing for the concurrence by the House with amendments in the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 3971.
Introduced 2005-10-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 454 — Providing for the concurrence by the House with an amendment in the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 3768.
Introduced 2005-09-21 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 73 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day.
Introduced 2005-02-17 · Received in the Senate.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2007-10-31 · On agreeing to the McCrery amendment (A002) as modified Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 226 (Roll no. 1024).
HR 6891 — To authorize the closure of a municipal airport in Pollock, Louisiana, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-09-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4281 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on methyoxyacetic acid.
Introduced 2007-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4282 — To extend the suspension of duty on 2-Acetylnicotinic acid.
Introduced 2007-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3295 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the program for the sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees by terminating the authority for the removal of chimpanzees from the system for research purposes.
Introduced 2007-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 752 — Honoring the life and expressing condolences of the House of Representatives on the passing of the Honorable Joe D. Waggonner, Jr., former United States Congressman.
Introduced 2007-10-17 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CommemorationsHR 5362 — To ensure that a former Federal building in Shreveport, Louisiana, is no longer known as the "Joe Waggoner Federal Building".
Introduced 2004-11-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
CommemorationsHR 4871 — Puerto Rico Hospitals Medicare DSH Equity Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4279 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system, and to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.
Introduced 2004-05-05 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.
TaxationHR 3397 — Individual Investment Account Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-10-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3363 — Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-10-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2706 — To clarify the treatment of tax attributes under section 108 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxpayers which file consolidated returns.
Introduced 2003-07-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2190 — United States Maritime Industry Promotion Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-05-21 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2039 — To amend section 376 of title 28, United States Code, to allow a period of open enrollment for certain individuals who are elevated to the position of chief judge of a district.
Introduced 2003-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
LawHR 1890 — Real Estate Investment Trust Improvement Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1531 — Energy Tax Policy Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-04-01 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 41.
TaxationHR 5418 — Employment Security Reform Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4474 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude income derived from certain wagers on horse races from the gross income of a nonresident alien individual.
Introduced 2002-04-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4200 — To suspend temporarily the duty on dimethyldicykan.
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4201 — To suspend temporarily the duty on triacetone diamine.
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4204 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Poly (hexamethylene adipamide).
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4202 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Polycaprolactam-pigment concentrate.
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4203 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Polycaprolactam.
Introduced 2002-04-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3758 — For the relief of So Hyun Jun.
Introduced 2002-02-13 · Became Private Law No: 107-6.
Private LegislationHR 2962 — Employment Security Reform Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2511 — Energy Tax Policy Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-07-17 · For Further Action See H.R.4.
TaxationHR 2260 — Individual Investment Account Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-06-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2197 — To suspend temporarily the duty on vinyl imidazole.
Introduced 2001-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2192 — To reduce temporarily the duty on hydroxylamine free base.
Introduced 2001-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2193 — To suspend temporarily the duty on prenol.
Introduced 2001-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2191 — To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-methyl imidazole.
Introduced 2001-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2194 — To suspend temporarily the duty on 1-methyl imadazole.
Introduced 2001-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2196 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Michler's ethyl ketone.
Introduced 2001-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2195 — To suspend temporarily the duty on formamide.
Introduced 2001-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1493 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the competitiveness of the United States leasing industry.
Introduced 2001-04-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E552)
TaxationHR 1357 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income.
Introduced 2001-04-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHCONRES 292 — Supporting the goals of the Year of the Rose.
Introduced 2001-12-19 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CommemorationsHR 5064 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employees and self-employed individuals to deduct taxes paid for Social Security and Medicare.
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5063 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the competitiveness of the United States leasing industry.
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4318 — Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act
Introduced 2000-04-13 · Became Public Law No: 106-300.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3725 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3728 — To reduce temporarily the duty on 3,5-Difluroaniline.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3724 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Navy H-EXL.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3727 — To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methoxypropene.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3723 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Dispersol Crimson SF Grains.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3721 — To suspend temporarily the duty on SAMe.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3730 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Dispersol Black XF Grains.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3726 — To suspend temporarily the duty on ortho-phenyl phenol ("OPP").
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3722 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Crimson H-EXL.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3729 — To reduce temporarily the duty on Quinclorac.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3719 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Pyridaben.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3717 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Vinclozolin.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3718 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Tepraloxydim.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3720 — To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Acetylnicotinic acid.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3394 — Real Estate Flexibility Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-11-16 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2417)
TaxationHR 3225 — National Security Sealift Enhancement Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-11-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3174 — Employment Security Financing Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-10-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2158 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Amendments Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-06-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2159 — United States-Flag Merchant Marine Revitalization Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1611 — Individual Investment Account Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1416 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that interest on indebtedness used to finance the furnishing or sale of rate-regulated electric energy or natural gas in the United States shall be allocated solely to sources within the United States.
Introduced 1999-04-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1195 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for meal and entertainment expenses of small businesses.
Introduced 1999-03-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1127 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude income from the transportation of oil and gas by pipeline from subpart F income.
Introduced 1999-03-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1006 — Medicare Psychiatric Hospital Prospective Payment System Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 870 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to change the determination of the 50,000-barrel refinery limitation on oil depletion deduction from a daily basis to an annual average daily basis.
Introduced 1999-02-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 681 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income.
Introduced 1999-02-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation—
Introduced 1989-07-26 · By unanimous consent, the McCrery amendment was withdrawn.
HR 2920 — To grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to a compact ratified by the States of Louisiana and Texas and relating to the waters of the Sabine River.
Introduced 1989-07-18 · See H.R.2567.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5769 — Small Business Revitalization and Job Growth Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
CommerceHR 5604 — Congressional and Judicial Employment Equity Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2005 — To grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to a compact ratified by the States of Louisiana and Texas and relating to the waters of the Sabine River.
Introduced 1991-04-23 · See H.R.429.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 545 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for the limitation of service in the Congress.
Introduced 1992-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
CongressHR 5169 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the income tax imposed on estates and trusts shall be determined using the rate table applicable to married individuals filing separate returns.
Introduced 1994-10-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3589 — To designate the lock and dam numbered 4 on the Red River Waterway in Louisiana as the "Russell B. Long Lock and Dam".
Introduced 1993-11-20 · See H.R.4460.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3386 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the effective date for the change in the point of imposition of the tax on diesel fuel, to provide that vendors of diesel fuel used for any nontaxable use may claim refunds on behalf of the ultimate users, and to provide a similar rule for vendors of gasoline used by State and local governments.
Introduced 1993-10-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3241 — To assure that advertisements by States for participation in their lotteries are subject to regulation by the Federal Trade Commission.
Introduced 1993-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Sports and RecreationHR 3179 — Individual Investment Account Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 221 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office for Members of Congress.
Introduced 1993-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
CongressHR 2702 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel JIVE DEVIL.
Introduced 1995-11-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Private LegislationHR 2660 — An Act to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Interior for Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-11-17 · Became Public Law No: 104-253.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2190 — Family Business Protection Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-08-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1947 — Miscellaneous Fuel Tax Corrections Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-28 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7765-7766)
TaxationHR 1131 — Balanced Budget/Spending Limitation Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 329 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the income tax imposed on estates and trusts shall be determined using the rate table applicable to married individuals filing separate returns.
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Committee Hearings Held.
TaxationHR 328 — Individual Investment Account Act of 1993
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 327 — To assure that advertisements by States for participation in their lotteries are subject to regulation by the Federal Trade Commission.
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.
Sports and RecreationHJRES 35 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that expenditures for a fiscal year shall neither exceed revenues for such fiscal year nor 19 per centum of the Nation's gross national product for the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year.
Introduced 1995-01-04 · For Further Action See H.J.Res.1.
Economics and Public FinanceHJRES 34 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office for Members of Congress.
Introduced 1995-01-04 · For Further Action See H.J.Res.2.
CongressHR 4871 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that interest on indebtedness used to finance the furnishing or sale of rate-regulated electric energy or natural gas in the United States shall be allocated solely to sources within the United States.
Introduced 1998-10-20 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2269-2270)
TaxationHR 3917 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to change the determination of the 50,000-barrel refinery limitation on oil depletion deduction from a daily basis to an annual average daily basis.
Introduced 1998-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3780 — Medicare Psychiatric Hospital Prospective Payment System Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3667 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for meal and entertainment expenses of small businesses.
Introduced 1998-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3497 — Individual Investment Account Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3395 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain printing machinery.
Introduced 1998-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 984 — Individual Investment Account Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation