
Jon C. Porter
Republican · NE-3 · House of Representatives
23 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (59)
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Introduced 2006-03-29 · On agreeing to the Porter amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-09-14 · On agreeing to the Porter amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5710 — Ethics in Government Reauthorization Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-06-29 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5474 — Internet Gambling Study Commission Act
Introduced 2006-05-24 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8037)
LawHR 5155 — Orchard Detention Basin Flood Control Act
Introduced 2006-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4894 — To provide for certain access to national crime information databases by schools and educational agencies for employment purposes, with respect to individuals who work with children.
Introduced 2006-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4859 — Federal Family Health Information Technology Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-03-02 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4732 — Sergeant Henry Prendes Memorial Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4419 — Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4382 — Southern Nevada Readiness Center Act
Introduced 2005-11-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4294 — Natural Resource Protection Cooperative Agreement Act
Introduced 2005-11-10 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4057 — To provide that attorneys employed by the Department of Justice shall be eligible for compensatory time off for travel under section 5550b of title 5, United States Code.
Introduced 2005-10-17 · Became Public Law No: 109-425.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3586 — Small Business Protection Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
TaxationHR 3585 — Education Savings Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3445 — Schools Safely Acquiring Faculty Excellence Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3276 — Government Reorganization and Improvement of Performance Act
Introduced 2005-07-14 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2993 — Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Sale and Adoption Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2249 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make refundable the credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.
Introduced 2005-05-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1578 — Real Estate Investment Thrift Savings Act
Introduced 2005-04-12 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 26 — Worker Reemployment Accounts Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Labor and EmploymentHRES 1076 — Supporting the goals and ideas of a "National Plan Your Vacation Day".
Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 1075 — Congratulating Andre Agassi on his esteemed professional tennis career, thanking him for his ongoing contributions to the community of Las Vegas, Nevada, and wishing him much luck in his future endeavors.
Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 1009 — Supporting efforts to promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for homeless youth and youth in other high-risk situations.
Introduced 2006-09-13 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FamiliesHRES 781 — Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-04-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 484 — Supporting efforts to promote greater awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for homeless youth.
Introduced 2005-10-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FamiliesHRES 218 — Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-04-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 2007-06-19 · On agreeing to the Porter amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 80 - 351 (Roll no. 516). (consideration: CR H6786-6787; text: CR H6786)
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Introduced 2007-05-02 · On agreeing to the Porter amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 7104 — National Commission on Financial Collapse and Recovery Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6909 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to give priority to consideration of applications for permits and other authorizations required for renewable energy projects on Federal public land, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 6837 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7925 West Russell Road in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Private First Class Irving Joseph Schwartz Post Office Building".
Introduced 2008-09-08 · Received in the Senate.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5601 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7925 West Russell Road in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Sergeant Irving Joseph Schwartz Post Office Building".
Introduced 2008-03-12 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
CommemorationsHR 5239 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the proceeds of qualified mortgage bonds may be used to provide refinancing for subprime loans, to provide a temporary increase in the volume cap for qualified mortgage bonds used to provide that refinancing, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4018 — Mesquite Lands Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-10-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3149 — Protecting America's Children Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2281 — Sergeant Henry Prendes Memorial Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2223 — To direct the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to conduct a study on prescription drug take-back programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 815 — Southern Nevada Readiness Center Act
Introduced 2007-02-05 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 816 — Orchard Detention Basin Flood Control Act
Introduced 2007-02-05 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1012.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 658 — Natural Resource Protection Cooperative Agreement Act
Introduced 2007-01-24 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 1432 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Introduced 2008-09-15 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FamiliesHRES 770 — Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.
Introduced 2007-10-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 2004-10-08 · On agreeing to the Porter amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5151 — Foundation for Nevada's Veterans Land Transfer Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-28 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5007 — Local Government and Traveler Assistance Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security (Select).
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4748 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make refundable the credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.
Introduced 2004-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4444 — Worker Reemployment Accounts Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4359 — Child Credit Preservation and Expansion Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-05-13 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 609.
TaxationHR 3907 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to transfer to the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a certain percentage of apportionments of funds made available from the Highway Trust Fund from States that do not enact laws to prohibit driving under the influence of an illegal drug, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3318 — Education Savings Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-10-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2649 — Schools Safely Acquiring Faculty Excellence Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
EducationHR 2591 — Small Business Protection Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-24 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
TaxationHR 2254 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Colorado Street in Boulder City, Nevada, as the "Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building".
Introduced 2003-05-22 · Became Public Law No: 108-113.
CommemorationsHR 444 — To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work; to reauthorize title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965; to amend title VII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education.
Introduced 2003-01-29 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Labor and EmploymentHRES 805 — Supporting efforts to promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for youth in high-risk situations.
Introduced 2004-09-28 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FamiliesHRES 600 — Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-04-21 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 323 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Marina Day.
Introduced 2003-07-17 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 204 — Congratulating charter schools across the United States, and the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of such schools, for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-04-29 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHCONRES 417 — Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force, the world's foremost Air and Space Supremacy Force.
Introduced 2004-05-06 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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