Mark Sanford
Republican · SO-1 · House of Representatives
31 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (98)
HR 4803 — TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-06-05 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3436 — To require the Director of the National Security Agency and the Inspector General of the National Security Agency to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-10-30 · Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 3051 — Coastal States Extension Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
EnergyHR 6923 — Promoting Responsible and Free Trade Act
Introduced 2018-09-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International Finance—
Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5572 — One Percent Spending Reduction Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-04-18 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5290 — Federal Employee Bonus Disclosure Act
Introduced 2018-03-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5061 — Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4934 — To prohibit assistance to the Government of Pakistan, and to require the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to transfer amounts to the Highway Trust Fund equivalent to historic levels of assistance to Pakistan.
Introduced 2018-02-05 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2017-09-07 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A083) Failed by voice vote.
HR 3238 — Disaster Assistance Equity Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-07-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Emergency ManagementHR 3099 — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Park Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2391 — Highway Restoration Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-05-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2252 — Coastal Economies Protection Act
Introduced 2017-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
EnergyHR 1529 — Debt Limit Control and Accountability Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-03-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1072 — Obamacare Replacement Act
Introduced 2017-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 916 — Risk Management and Homeowner Stability Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-02-07 · Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 755 — REAL ID Privacy Protection Act
Introduced 2017-01-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 351 — Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
International AffairsHR 6192 — Responsible Law Enforcement Acquisition Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6098 — TRUTH in Government Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6000 — MEAD Act
Introduced 2016-09-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation—
Introduced 2016-07-07 · By unanimous consent, the Sanford amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4531)
HR 5637 — One Percent Spending Reduction Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-07-06 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Economics and Public Finance—
Introduced 2016-06-15 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A020) Failed by recorded vote: 155 - 265 (Roll no. 313). (consideration: CR H3940)
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Introduced 2016-05-25 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A063) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2016-05-18 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 41 - 383 (Roll no. 214).
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Introduced 2016-04-21 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4893 — Risk Management and Homeowner Stability Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-04-11 · Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 4637 — Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Improvement Act
Introduced 2016-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4458 — To correct the boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit M13.
Introduced 2016-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Public Lands and Natural Resources—
Introduced 2015-06-03 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A081) Failed by recorded vote: 134 - 290 (Roll no. 292).
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Introduced 2015-04-30 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A040) Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 250 (Roll no. 206).
HR 2185 — Debt Limit Control and Accountability Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1551 — Highway Restoration Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-03-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Transportation and Public Works—
Introduced 2015-07-08 · Amendment (A113) offered by Mr. Sanford. (consideration: CR H4940; text: CR H4940-4941)
HR 664 — Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2000-07-20 · By unanimous consent, the Sanford amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2000-07-20 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A018) Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 186 (Roll no. 425).
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Introduced 2000-07-10 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A032) Failed by recorded vote: 59 - 323 (Roll no. 378).
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Introduced 2000-07-11 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A037) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 255 (Roll no. 383).
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Introduced 2000-06-29 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A006) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2000-06-26 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A031) Failed by recorded vote: 86 - 312 (Roll no. 322).
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Introduced 2000-05-18 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 56 - 368 (Roll no. 199).
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Introduced 2000-03-29 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 108 - 315 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H1514)
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Introduced 1999-10-13 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 104 - 323 (Roll no. 496).
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Introduced 1999-07-19 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 237, 1 Present (Roll no. 313).
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Introduced 1999-06-23 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1999-06-23 · By unanimous consent, the Sanford amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1999-05-25 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 274 (Roll no. 155).
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Introduced 1999-05-26 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 79 - 348 (Roll no. 160).
HR 5557 — Fair Building Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 5459 — Corps of Engineers Benefit-Cost Improvement Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 5349 — Taxpayers' Choice Debt Reduction Act
Introduced 2000-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5223 — National Forests Improvement Pilot Program Act
Introduced 2000-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4839 — Personal Lockbox Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-07-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 4471 — To allow travel between the United States and Cuba.
Introduced 2000-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
International AffairsHR 3516 — To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit pelagic longline fishing in the exclusive economic zone in the Atlantic Ocean.
Introduced 1999-11-22 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3241 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to recalculate the franchise fee owed by Fort Sumter Tours, Inc., a concessioner providing service to Fort Sumter National Monument in South Carolina, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1999-11-05 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 564.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3097 — Private Enterprise Protection Act
Introduced 1999-10-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3096 — Stop Tax-Exempt Arena Debt Issuance Act
Introduced 1999-10-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2806 — For the relief of Charles S. Steinert.
Introduced 1999-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 1373 — Serbia Democratization Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
International AffairsHR 250 — Strengthening Social Security Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Social WelfareHR 247 — Social Security Information Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 251 — Strengthening Social Security Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Social WelfareHR 244 — To provide for an annual statement of accrued liability of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Program.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 248 — United States Cruise Tourism Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 246 — To provide for an accurate disclosure on individual pay checks of payments made under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 249 — Personal Retirement Account Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Labor and EmploymentHR 245 — To amend the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner of Social Security to submit specific legislative recommendations to ensure the solvency of the Social Security trust funds.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHJRES 16 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the States to limit the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
CongressHRES 183 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the settlement of claims of citizens of the United States against the Government of Germany with respect to the deaths of members of the United States Air Force resulting from the collision off the coast of Namibia of a German Luftwaffe aircraft with a United States Air Force aircraft on September 13, 1997.
Introduced 1999-05-19 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1995-07-21 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 221 (Roll No. 548).
HR 4319 — Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-09-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3195 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify the minimum allocation formula under the Federal-aid highway program, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1996-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2610 — Citizen Congress Act
Introduced 1995-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
CongressHR 1741 — To provide for the conveyance of the C.S.S. Hunley to the State of South Carolina.
Introduced 1995-06-06 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Social Sciences and HistoryHR 1104 — Electoral Rights Enforcement Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
CongressHJRES 91 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the States to limit the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve.
Introduced 1995-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
CongressHRES 102 — Requiring the transfer to private sector providers of responsibility for certain administrative and maintenance entities and functions of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
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Introduced 1998-07-21 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1997-06-11 · On agreeing to the Sanford amendment (A048) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 261 (Roll no. 179).
HR 4306 — To eliminate the spending cap adjustments for International Monetary Fund funding increases.
Introduced 1998-07-22 · Referred to House Rules
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3078 — To provide for an accurate disclosure on individual pay checks of payments made under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.
Introduced 1997-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
TaxationHR 2825 — Economic Growth and Social Security Transition Act
Introduced 1997-11-05 · Referred to House Rules
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2781 — To amend the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner of Social Security to submit specific legislative recommendations to ensure the solvency of the Social Security trust funds.
Introduced 1997-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 2782 — Strengthening Social Security Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Social WelfareHR 2780 — To provide for an annual statement of accrued liability of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Program.
Introduced 1997-10-30 · Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2768 — Personal Retirement Accounts Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2669 — Social Security Information Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 2420 — United States Cruise Tourism Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-09-05 · Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2097 — Stop Tax-Exempt Arena Debt Issuance Act
Introduced 1997-06-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 907 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify the minimum allocation formula under the Federal-aid highway program, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1997-03-03 · See H.R.2400.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 796 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make technical corrections to a map relating to the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
Introduced 1997-02-13 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 435 — Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 436 — Citizen Congress Act
Introduced 1997-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
CongressHJRES 31 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the States to limit the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve.
Introduced 1997-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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