
Martin T. Meehan
Democrat · MA-5 · House of Representatives
33 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (105)
HR 6417 — Climate Change Investment Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-12-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6009 — Comprehensive Awareness of Problem Gambling Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sports and RecreationHR 5905 — Presidential Funding Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-07-26 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 5703 — Green Vehicles Promotion Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .
EnergyHR 5098 — College Debt Alleviation Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 3305 — To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to prohibit persons who disclose classified information from holding a security clearance for access to such information.
Introduced 2005-07-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2411 — Matthew Boisvert Help Extend Respect Owed to Every Soldier (HEROES) Act
Introduced 2005-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2412 — Special Interest Lobbying and Ethics Accountability Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-17 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Standards of Official Conduct, and 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 1418 — Infertility Coverage for Federal Employees, Military Personnel, and their Families Act
Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
HealthHR 1059 — Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1066 — For the relief of Toan Duc Le.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 395 — Lowell National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Introduced 2005-01-26 · Received in the Senate.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 394 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of the Colonel James Barrett Farm in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of the Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-01-26 · Became Public Law No: 109-419.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHJRES 56 — Disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act.
Introduced 2005-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Environmental ProtectionHRES 410 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Weatherization Day to recognize the need for reducing home energy costs, particularly for low-income families, through the use of conservation technologies, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 367 — Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans.
Introduced 2005-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHRES 72 — Urging the interim Government of Iraq ensure that the charges brought against Saddam Hussein include charges for the crimes his government committed against the people of Iran during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988.
Introduced 2005-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
International AffairsHCONRES 243 — Expressing the sense of Congress that Billerica, Massachusetts, should be recognized as "America's Yankee Doodle Town".
Introduced 2005-09-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHR 2815 — Minute Man National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act
Introduced 2007-06-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2093 — To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to provide for additional reporting by lobbying firms.
Introduced 2007-05-01 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1246 — Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1170 — Comprehensive Awareness of Problem Gambling Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sports and RecreationHR 776 — Presidential Funding Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-31 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 422 — To establish the Office of Public Integrity as an independent office within the legislative branch of the Government, to reduce the duties of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-01-11 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and 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.
CongressHR 421 — Federal Election Administration Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-11 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 420 — 527 Reform Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-11 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 299 — Lowell National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Introduced 2007-01-05 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 476 — Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans.
Introduced 2007-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHRES 41 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an increase in number of members of the United States Forces deployed in Iraq is the wrong course of action and that a drastic shift in the political and diplomatic strategy of the United States is needed to help secure and stabilize Iraq.
Introduced 2007-01-09 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2004-06-25 · On agreeing to the Meehan amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 151 - 235 (Roll no. 323).
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Introduced 2003-04-09 · On agreeing to the Meehan amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 144 - 280 (Roll no. 122).
HR 5332 — Matthew Boisvert Help Extend Respect Owed to Every Soldier (HEROES) Act
Introduced 2004-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5208 — Gun-Free Hospital Zones Act
Introduced 2004-10-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5209 — Lowell National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Introduced 2004-10-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5101 — Democracy in Congress Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
CongressHR 4802 — Responsible Railroads Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4609 — Torture Accountability Act
Introduced 2004-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4387 — Contractor Accountability Act
Introduced 2004-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4291 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of the Colonel James Barrett Farm in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of the Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-05-05 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3617 — Presidential Funding Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-11-21 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 3047 — Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
HealthHR 3026 — To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, and chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, to provide that any health benefits plan which provides obstetrical benefits shall be required also to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
Introduced 2003-09-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
HealthHRES 799 — Urging the interim Government of Iraq to ensure that the charges brought against Saddam Hussein include charges for the crimes his government committed against the people of Iran during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988.
Introduced 2004-09-23 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHRES 777 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Weatherization Day to recognize the need for reducing home energy costs, particularly for low-income families, through the use of conservation technologies, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-09-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 769 — Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2038) to reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-09-13 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meehan. Petition No: 108-12. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis12.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
CongressHRES 774 — Commending the people and Government of Greece for the successful completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
Introduced 2004-09-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHCONRES 391 — Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the well-being of members of the Armed Forces and calling on the Department of Defense to do its utmost to see that deployed military personnel have the best force protection equipment the Nation can make available, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-03-18 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2341-2342)
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 383 — Expressing the sense of Congess concerning the well-being of members of the Armed Forces and calling on the Department of Defense to do its utmost to see that deployed military personnel have the best force protection equipment the Nation can make available, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 309 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the improvement of combined sewer overflow control programs.
Introduced 2003-10-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5749 — Child Care Lending Pilot Act
Introduced 2002-11-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 5724 — Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 3456 — Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act
Introduced 2001-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 2623 — Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-07-25 · For Further Action See H.R. 2215.
ImmigrationHR 1247 — Handgun Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1246 — To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any health benefits plan which provides obstetrical benefits shall be required also to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
Introduced 2001-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
HealthHR 1248 — To prohibit the possession of a firearm in a hospital zone.
Introduced 2001-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHCONRES 403 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding combined sewer overflow control programs.
Introduced 2002-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental Protection—
Introduced 1999-06-16 · On agreeing to the Meehan amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5217 — Effective Labor Law Sanctions Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4915 — Handgun Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3279 — To prohibit the possession of a firearm in a hospital zone.
Introduced 1999-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3007 — Internet Cigarette Warning Label Act
Introduced 1999-10-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 2914 — Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act
Introduced 1999-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
HealthHR 2774 — To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any health benefits plan which provides obstetrical benefits shall be required also to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
Introduced 1999-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
HealthHR 1831 — To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Charles Richmond Metchear for his actions at Cienfuegos, Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
Introduced 1999-05-17 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13525-13526)
CommemorationsHR 1733 — Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Act
Introduced 1999-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1166 — To authorize the President to enter into a trade agreement concerning Northern Ireland and certain border counties of the Republic of Ireland, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1999-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 194 — To amend section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to allow duty drawback for grape juice concentrates, regardless of color or variety.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 193 — Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic River Act
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Became Public Law No: 106-20.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 195 — To apply the rates of duty effective after December 31, 1994, to certain water resistant wool trousers that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1988, and before January 1, 1995.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHCONRES 143 — Expressing the sense of Congress that Billerica, Massachusetts, should be recognized as "America's Yankee Doodle Town".
Introduced 1999-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Commemorations—
Introduced 1994-05-18 · On agreeing to the Meehan amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 155 - 271 (Roll no. 179).
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Introduced 1993-09-28 · On agreeing to the Meehan amendment (A019) Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 264 (Roll no. 460).
HR 4448 — To amend the Act establishing Lowell National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1994-05-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4285 — To prohibit States from discriminating in the admission to the practice of law of graduates of accredited and certified law schools.
Introduced 1994-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
LawHR 4148 — Gay and Lesbian Youth Suicide Prevention Act
Introduced 1994-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
FamiliesHR 3662 — To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require that Members, officers, and employees of Congress required to file reports under this Act disclose in those reports additional information relating to travel financed by persons with any interest in legislation before the Congress, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-11-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
CongressHR 3566 — Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Act
Introduced 1993-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3388 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Cardiolite (complete dosage kits).
Introduced 1993-10-27 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3387 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Neurolite (complete dosage kits).
Introduced 1993-10-27 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3718 — To apply the rates of duty effective after December 31, 1994, to certain water resistant wool trousers that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1988, and before January 1, 1995.
Introduced 1996-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3405 — Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Introduced 1996-05-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1853 — Freedom From Nicotine Addiction Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
CommerceHR 1842 — To ban the utilization of Federal funds by a State to lure jobs and businesses from another State.
Introduced 1995-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1407 — Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act
Introduced 1995-04-05 · For Further Action See S.1124.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1319 — Social Security Access to Information Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 610 — To prohibit States from discriminating in the admission to the practice of law of graduates of accredited and certified law schools.
Introduced 1995-01-20 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 609 — Gay and Lesbian Youth Suicide Prevention Act
Introduced 1995-01-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
FamiliesHR 608 — Vaccine Injury Compensation Reform Act
Introduced 1995-01-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 512 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the capital gains tax on stock of domestic corporations engaged in manufacturing and to index the basis of such stock for inflation.
Introduced 1995-01-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 537 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Departments of the Treasury, Defense, Commerce, and Labor should take steps to assist in increasing the competitiveness of the United States electronic inter-connections industry.
Introduced 1996-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
CommerceHCONRES 13 — Condemning the violence committed in Brookline, Massachusetts, on December 30, 1994.
Introduced 1995-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 1997-07-24 · On agreeing to the Meehan amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 248 (Roll no. 309).
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Introduced 1997-05-08 · On agreeing to the Meehan amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4481 — To amend section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to allow duty drawback for grape juice concentrates, regardless of color or variety.
Introduced 1998-08-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4375 — Bipartisan NO Tobacco for Kids Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
HealthHR 3817 — Professional Sports Franchise Relocation Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Sports and RecreationHR 2682 — Social Security Access to Information Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 2287 — To apply the rates of duty effective after December 31, 1994, to certain water resistant wool trousers that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1988, and before January 1, 1995.
Introduced 1997-07-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1777 — Campaign Independence Restoration Act--Part II
Introduced 1997-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1618 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certification of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the fisheries for the vessel NAWNSENSE.
Introduced 1997-05-14 · See H.R.2204.
Private LegislationHR 1244 — Tobacco Disclosure and Warning Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-04-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 1181 — To authorize the President to enter into a trade agreement concerning Northern Ireland and certain border counties of the Republic of Ireland, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1997-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1110 — Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Introduced 1997-03-18 · Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-691.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 237 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that an individual who has been denied benefits by reason of confinement to a public institution by reason of conviction for a sex offense shall continue to be denied benefits, upon completion of such confinement, while continuing to be confined thereafter by court order in a public institution.
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social Welfare