
Thaddeus G. McCotter
Republican · MI-11 · House of Representatives
23 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (83)
HR 2889 — Save Social Security Act
Introduced 2011-09-12 · Referred for a period ending not later than September 19, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Social Security, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.
Social WelfareHR 2261 — To withhold United States contributions to the United Nations or a United Nations agency if the United Nations or such agency supports the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2011-06-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 1782 — To implement the recommendations of the report of the Government Accountability Office entitled "Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue".
Introduced 2011-05-05 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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 782 — State Health Care Flexibility Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 781 — VETS Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 556 — Preserving Patients' Choices Act
Introduced 2011-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
HealthHR 554 — Freedom Trade Act
Introduced 2011-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHRES 416 — Condemning Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of its prisoners of conscience, and supporting the Tuidang movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce their ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
Introduced 2011-09-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
International AffairsHRES 241 — Honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces, the intelligence community, and the Obama and Bush Administrations whose dedicated service brought the murderous terrorist leader Osama bin Laden to justice.
Introduced 2011-05-03 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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 SecurityHRES 166 — Expressing support for designation of March 2011 as "National Kidney Cancer and Kidney Health Awareness Month".
Introduced 2011-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Introduced 2005-07-22 · Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. McCotter. (consideration: CR H6370-6371; text: CR H6370)
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Introduced 2005-06-17 · On agreeing to the McCotter amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-06-16 · On agreeing to the McCotter amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-03-10 ·
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Introduced 2005-03-10 · On agreeing to the McCotter amendment (A002) Agreed to without objection.
HR 5797 — To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, to prohibit a person from acting as an agent of certain terrorist entities.
Introduced 2006-07-13 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
International AffairsHR 1947 — To provide for the reliquidation of certain entries.
Introduced 2005-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Private LegislationHR 1949 — To provide for the reliquidation of certain entries.
Introduced 2005-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1948 — To provide for the reliquidation of certain entries.
Introduced 2005-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Private LegislationHR 1635 — VETS Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 1013 — Encouraging municipalities to adopt and enforce effective protections against dog bites, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture .
AnimalsHRES 869 — Informing the American people of our Nation's progress in the world War on Terror, defining the situation and the stakes in the battle against the terrorist enemy in the sovereign, democratic, and united nation of Iraq, and declaring the unwavering dedication of the United States to defend humanity, expand liberty, defeat the terrorist enemy, and win the world War on Terror.
Introduced 2006-06-14 · Referred to the Committee on International Relations, 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.
International AffairsHRES 589 — Creating a select committee to oversee and, where necessary, investigate and maximize the necessarily significant appropriations expended to win the War on Terror, especially within the operational theaters of Afghanistan and Iraq.
Introduced 2005-12-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHRES 608 — Condemning the escalating levels of religious persecution in the People's Republic of China.
Introduced 2005-12-14 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 1 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR H3734-3735)
International AffairsHRES 503 — Condemning the actions taken by the Government of Cameroon against Henry Fossung and others, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-10-19 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHRES 499 — Condemning the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov on July 9, 2004, in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation.
Introduced 2005-10-18 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 453 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to a court decision relating to the Pledge of Allegiance.
Introduced 2005-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
LawHRES 273 — Urging the withdrawal of all Syrian forces from Lebanon, support for free and fair democratic elections in Lebanon, and the development of democratic institutions and safeguards to foster sovereign democratic rule in Lebanon.
Introduced 2005-05-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 183 — Honoring the life, and expressing the condolences of the House on the passing, of Pope John Paul II.
Introduced 2005-04-05 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHRES 99 — Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Madrid that occurred one year ago, on March 11, 2004, and expressing deepest sympathy to the individuals injured in those attacks and to the people of the Kingdom of Spain.
Introduced 2005-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation.
International AffairsHCONRES 428 — Expressing the sense of Congress in support of United States diplomatic personnel stationed at the United States Interests Section in Havana, Cuba.
Introduced 2006-06-13 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 5261 — Student Enhancement Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-05-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5108 — Cyber Privacy Act
Introduced 2010-04-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 4500 — Freedom from Rationed Health Care Act
Introduced 2010-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4344 — To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from obligating any amounts for the regulation of emissions of carbon dioxide.
Introduced 2009-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4342 — Taxpayers' Assets Recoupment Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-12-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3501 — Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act
Introduced 2009-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3347 — Freedom Trade Act
Introduced 2009-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2215 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 Merriman Road in Garden City, Michigan, as the "John J. Shivnen Post Office Building".
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Became Public Law No: 111-103.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1648 — Fiscal Integrity Through Transparency and Technology (FITT) Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-19 · Referred to House Ways and Means
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1647 — VETS Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1629 — Helping Americans Keep Their Homes Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1628 — IRA Assistance Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 1371 — Condemning the selection of the Government of Iran to serve on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Introduced 2010-05-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1323 — Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Katyn massacre.
Introduced 2010-05-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1328 — Honoring the life and legacy of William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell.
Introduced 2010-05-05 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sports and RecreationHRES 1200 — Expressing support for designation of March as Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month.
Introduced 2010-03-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHRES 1181 — Calling on the United Nations General Assembly to reject the Islamic Republic of Iran's bid to join the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Introduced 2010-03-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 680 — Calling upon President Obama to retract his initial public remarks and apologize to Cambridge, Massachusetts, Police Sergeant James M. Crowley for having unfairly impugned and prejudged his professional conduct in this local police response incident.
Introduced 2009-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 355 — Recognizing May 17-23, 2009, as National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and calling upon all municipalities to work with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States Postal Service, and the American Academy of Pediatrics to adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs to protect Postal Service employees, including laws encouraging responsible dog ownership.
Introduced 2009-04-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 156 — Supporting Charter 08 and the ideals of the Charter 08 movement.
Introduced 2009-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2008-05-07 · On agreeing to the McCotter amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 7100 — DTV Coupon Assistance Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6836 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 Merriman Road in Garden City, Michigan, as the "John J. Shivnen Post Office Building".
Introduced 2008-09-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 6410 — Stop Legislative Automatic Spending Hikes (SLASH) Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 6373 — Responsible Investment for Home Ownership Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6105 — Fiscal Integrity through Transparency (FIT) Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-05-21 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, the Budget, and 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.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5996 — Student Enhancement Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-05-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5717 — ID Spam Act
Introduced 2008-04-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 5668 — Communist Chinese Olympic Accountability Act
Introduced 2008-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 5641 — IRA Assistance Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-03-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2330 — VETS Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 774 — Rape Prevention and Education Grant Program Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 1510 — Considering the Russian military deployments in the Western Hemisphere as reckless, provocative, and in violation of the Monroe Doctrine.
Introduced 2008-09-26 · 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.
International AffairsHRES 1482 — To condemn the efforts of the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations and the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women to pressure and coerce the democratically elected government of the Republic of Ireland to reduce or eliminate its constitutionally established abortion restrictions.
Introduced 2008-09-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1427 — Congratulating General David Howell Petraeus on being appointed Commander of the United States Central Command, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-09-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 1064 — Recognizing Gordon "Gordie" Howe on the occasion of his 80th birthday, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 838 — Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his first apostolic visit to the United States.
Introduced 2007-12-04 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 821 — Condemning Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of its prisoners of conscience.
Introduced 2007-11-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 604 — Expressing the nation's sincerest appreciation and thanks for the service of the members of the 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) upon the occasion of the final reunion of the 303rd Bomb Group (H) Association.
Introduced 2007-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
CommemorationsHRES 457 — Calling on the Russian Federation to withdraw its military forces, armaments, and ammunition stockpiles from the sovereign territory of the Republic of Moldova.
Introduced 2007-06-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 419 — Recognizing May 20-26, 2007, as National Dog Bite Prevention Week and calling upon all municipalities to work with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States Postal Service, and the American Academy of Pediatrics to adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs to protect Postal Service employees, including laws encouraging responsible dog ownership.
Introduced 2007-05-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 123 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
CommemorationsHCONRES 417 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the 110th Congress should not adjourn until comprehensive energy legislation has been enacted.
Introduced 2008-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 3314 — To provide criminal penalties for false information about the status of a member of the Armed Forces engaged in armed conflict.
Introduced 2003-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2172 — To establish the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce.
Introduced 2003-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 1771 — To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service.
Introduced 2003-04-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHJRES 100 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many nations and a revolutionary industrial and global institution, and congratulating the Ford Motor Company for its achievements.
Introduced 2004-06-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommemorationsHJRES 71 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States deeming Presidential nominees to be appointed at the time of nomination subject to disapproval by the Senate within 120 days of receiving the nomination from the President.
Introduced 2003-10-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 750 — Recognizing the 130th anniversary of the creation of lifesaving stations on the Great Lakes, which became part of the United States Life-Saving Service, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-07-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 400 — Honoring the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's ascension to the papacy.
Introduced 2003-10-16 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 100 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many other nations and a revolutionary industrial and global institution., and congratulating the Ford Motor Company for its achievements.
Introduced 2003-02-25 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHCONRES 100 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many other nations and a revolutionary industrial and global institution.
Introduced 2003-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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