
Cynthia A. McKinney
Democrat · GE-4 · House of Representatives
33 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (74)
HR 6422 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C> 206(a)(1) to reflect the actual costs of living in various regions of the country and to bring the minimum to a fair wage that can support federal workers and contractors and their families.
Introduced 2006-12-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 6382 — Law Enforcement Abuse Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-12-06 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 6381 — To repeal Public Law No: 109-366, the Military Commissions Act of 2006, signed into law October 17, 2006.
Introduced 2006-12-06 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and International Relations, 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5377 — Corporate Code of Conduct Act
Introduced 2006-05-11 · Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform, and 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.
International AffairsHR 5378 — Corporate Welfare Reduction and Job Preservation Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
CommerceHR 5376 — TRUTH Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-11 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 5303 — Depleted Uranium Munitions Suspension and Study Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4968 — Tupac Shakur Records Release Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-03-15 · Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4279 — To redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the "Frank F. Church Federal Building".
Introduced 2005-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
CommemorationsHR 4209 — To temporarily deny Federal assistance to the City of Gretna Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Crescent City Connection Division Police Department in the State of Louisiana for their maltreatment of individuals seeking aid during the Hurricane Katrina crisis, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-11-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4210 — Tupac Amaru Shakur Records Collection Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-11-02 · Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4139 — To minimize harm to populations impacted by the release of environmental contaminants, hazardous materials or infectious materials in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita by providing for a Comprehensive Environmental Sampling and Toxicity Assessment Plan (CESTAP) to assess and monitor air, water, soil and human populations, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-10-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Emergency ManagementHR 3998 — To provide farm debt and program relief to African-American farmers who suffered discrimination in the administration of Department of Agriculture farm credit programs and other agriculture programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2690 — Voter Choice Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2554 — Martin Luther King, Jr., Records Collection Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2297 — Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Act
Introduced 2005-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2099 — Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Act
Introduced 2005-05-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 1106 — Articles of Impeachment against George Walker Bush, President of the United States of America, and other officials, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced 2006-12-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 1072 — Urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct a thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case.
Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
International AffairsHRES 1025 — Honoring the life and achievements of the late Oscar Davis, Sr., of Baldwin County, Georgia, for his public service as a leader in the State of Georgia and dedication to the cause of civil rights.
Introduced 2006-09-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 1026 — For the re-opening of investigative hearings into the Counter-Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO) and other intelligence and law enforcement programs and agencies, and an expansion of those hearings to include reneweal of previously curtailed abuses, and other activities sanctioned by the USA PATRIOT ACT.
Introduced 2006-09-20 · Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 405 — Opposing any agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Nigeria to deploy United States Armed Forces to Nigeria.
Introduced 2006-05-17 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 274 — Reaffirming the continued importance and applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act.
Introduced 2005-10-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5762 — Martin Luther King, Jr., Records Collection Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-11-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5748 — Public Lands Forever Wild Act
Introduced 2002-11-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5677 — Lasting Justice for Victims of 9/11 Act
Introduced 2002-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
International AffairsHR 5447 — Women Discharged From the Military Due to Pregnancy Relief Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3237 — Arabia Mountain National Hertiage Area Act
Introduced 2001-11-06 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3164 — To amend titles 10 and 37, United States Code, to repeal the authority of the Secretary of a military department to suspend tracking and recording the number of days that members of the armed forces are deployed for purposes of determining the eligibility of such members for the per diem allowance for lengthy or numerous deployments.
Introduced 2001-10-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3155 — Depleted Uranium Munitions Suspension and Study Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-10-17 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2954 — To prohibit the importation into the United States of colombo tantalite from certain countries involved in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
International AffairsHR 2947 — To allow actions for damages caused by terrorist acts to be brought against any country or officials thereof.
Introduced 2001-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
LawHR 2782 — Corporate Code of Conduct Act
Introduced 2001-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
International AffairsHR 2723 — To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their contributions to the Nation on behalf of the civil rights movement.
Introduced 2001-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth.
CommemorationsHR 2261 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2853 Candler Road in Decatur, Georgia, as the "Earl T. Shinhoster Post Office".
Introduced 2001-06-20 · Became Public Law No: 107-86.
CommemorationsHR 1621 — Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-04-26 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1587 — Agent Orange Respiratory Cancer Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1494 — National Forest Protection and Restoration Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1278 — To redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the "Frank F. Church Federal Building".
Introduced 2001-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
CommemorationsHR 1189 — Voters' Choice Act
Introduced 2001-03-22 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 460 — TRUTH Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 380 — Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding women with bleeding disorders.
Introduced 2002-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5679 — Voters' Choice Act
Introduced 2000-12-15 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5492 — TRUTH Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-18 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 4596 — Corporate Code of Conduct Act
Introduced 2000-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
International AffairsHR 4587 — To authorize the Broadcasting Board of Governors to make available to the Institute for Media Development certain materials of the Voice of America.
Introduced 2000-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
International AffairsHR 3049 — Debt Emancipation to Enable Democracies (DEED) Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2269 — Code of Conduct on Arms Transfers Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-06-17 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
International AffairsHR 1396 — National Forest Protection and Restoration Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5270 — Farm Viability and Pest Management Improvement Act of 1994: A National Program for Pesticide Reduction
Introduced 1994-10-07 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3538 — Code of Conduct on Arms Transfers Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-11-18 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H97-98)
International AffairsHCONRES 182 — Concerning United States interdiction of Haitian vessels and individuals.
Introduced 1993-11-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
ImmigrationHCONRES 149 — Concerning United States support for President Jean-Bertrand Aristide upon his return to Haiti as its President.
Introduced 1993-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1996-07-30 · By unanimous consent, the McKinney amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1995-05-24 · On agreeing to the McKinney amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 262 (Roll no. 351).
HR 3333 — Corporate Welfare Reduction and Job Preservation Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
TaxationHR 3332 — Middle Class Child Care Affordability Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-04-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3252 — American Jobs Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-04-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2863 — Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996
Introduced 1996-01-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
International AffairsHR 2545 — Voters' Choice Act
Introduced 1995-10-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 772 — Code of Conduct on Arms Transfers Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-02-01 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 96 — Expressing the sense of the Congress in affirmation of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, commonly known as the Motor Voter Act.
Introduced 1995-08-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
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Introduced 1997-06-10 · On agreeing to the McKinney amendment (A043) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4545 — Code of Conduct Arms Transfer Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-09-10 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
International AffairsHR 4205 — To designate the United States Post Office located at 520 West Ponce De Leon Avenue in Decatur, Georgia, as the "Margie Pitts Hames Post Office".
Introduced 1998-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
CommemorationsHR 4051 — To provide a mechanism for the final resolution of certain complaints of discrimination arising out of the administration of programs of the Department of Agriculture.
Introduced 1998-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3918 — Indonesia Human Rights Before Military Assistance Act
Introduced 1998-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 3068 — Voters' Choice Act
Introduced 1997-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2789 — National Forest Protection and Restoration Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2778 — Family Dependent Care Affordability Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 775 — American Jobs Act
Introduced 1997-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 610 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the people of the Republic of Mozambique are to be commended for their commitment to rebuilding their nation after years of civil war, their willingness to live together harmoniously despite sharp political differences, and their ability to overcome poverty, health crises, and refugee outflows to build a growing economy and a positive future for their country.
Introduced 1998-10-20 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 556 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the people of the Republic of Mozambique and President Joaquim Alberto Chissano are to be congratulated for their commitments to democracy, peace, and economic reform in their country and throughout southern Africa, and that it is in the interest of both the United States and the Republic of Mozambique to maintain and enhance continued close relations.
Introduced 1998-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 72 — Postponing the relocation of the statue known as the Portrait Monument to the rotunda of the Capitol.
Introduced 1997-05-01 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Commemorations