
Dan Schaefer
Republican · CO-6 · House of Representatives
43 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (48)
HR 4910 — A bill to reduce the rate of pay payable for Members of Congress to the rate that was in effect on December 31, 1983; to provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress may be adjusted only by Act of Congress; to require a recorded vote on any proposed adjustment in rates of pay for Members of Congress; and for other purposes.
Introduced 1984-02-22 · Referred to House Committee on Rules.
CongressHR 935 — A bill to reduce the rate of pay payable for Members of Congress to the rate that was in effect on December 31, 1986; to provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress may be adjusted only by Act of Congress; to require a recorded vote on any proposed adjustment in rates of pay for Members of Congress; and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-02-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Ad Hoc Task Force on Presidential Pay Recommendation.
CongressHRES 229 — A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to impose certain limitations on the use of continuing resolutions.
Introduced 1987-07-22 · Referred to House Committee on Rules.
CongressHR 3356 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income awards received for information leading to arrests.
Introduced 1989-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2154 — To require that total outlays in the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1990 not exceed 103 percent of fiscal year 1989 outlays, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore for individuals the preference for capital gains, and to use the revenue from such restoration to reduce the Federal budget deficit.
Introduced 1989-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.
TaxationHJRES 232 — To designate April 1989 as "National Cable Television Month".
Introduced 1989-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHRES 184 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Supreme Court decision to overturn statutes that protect the flag from desecration is without merit and, the flag, as a symbol of institutions and traditions that protect basic rights, must be protected from any attempt to mutilate, damage, destroy, or desecrate it in any manner.
Introduced 1989-06-22 · For Further Action See H.Res.186.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 308 — Declaring that the deficit target for fiscal year 1991 set forth in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 should be met by limiting the growth in spending, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1990-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Economics and Public FinanceHCONRES 60 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed article of amendment to the Constitution which prevents any law varying the compensation of Senators and Representatives from taking effect until after an election of Representatives has intervened should be ratified by the States.
Introduced 1989-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
CongressHR 2865 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs with respect to health care areas, to provide for the establishment of model programs in behavioral health, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
HealthHR 3958 — Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-03-03 · For Further Action on Helium Provisions See H.R.3967.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3693 — To designate the United States courthouse under construction in Denver, Colorado, as the "Byron White United States Courthouse".
Introduced 1993-11-22 · Became Public Law No: 103-241.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3483 — Mandatory Spending Control Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 863 — Invest in the Deficit Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 340 — Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-01-05 · See H.R.3948.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 327 — To designate June 4, 1994, as "National Trails Day".
Introduced 1994-02-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHJRES 262 — To designate October 3 through 10, 1993, as "Great American Beer Week".
Introduced 1993-09-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHJRES 186 — To designate June 5, 1993, as "National Trails Day".
Introduced 1993-04-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 114 — Requiring that the concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year 1994 establish outlay caps over a 5-year period.
Introduced 1993-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Economics and Public Finance—
Introduced 1996-07-24 · On agreeing to the Schaefer amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 279 - 135 (Roll no. 358).
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Introduced 1995-07-17 · On agreeing to the Schaefer amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 267 (Roll no. 517).
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Introduced 1995-01-26 · On agreeing to the Schaefer amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 293 - 139 (Roll no. 49).
HR 4083 — To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act through September 30, 1997.
Introduced 1996-09-17 · Became Public Law No: 104-306.
EnergyHR 3790 — Electric Consumers' Power to Choose Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-07-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 3868 — To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act through September 30, 1996.
Introduced 1996-07-23 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
EnergyHR 3670 — To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act through fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1996-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 3391 — Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Amendments Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-05-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3039 — National Retail Sales Tax Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2967 — To extend the authorization of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1996-02-23 · Became Public Law No: 104-259.
EnergyHR 2596 — To extend energy conservation programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act through fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-11-08 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
EnergyHR 1630 — To exclude from gross income certain disability benefits received by former police officers or firefighters.
Introduced 1995-05-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 364 — Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-01-04 · See H.R.961.
Environmental Protection—
Introduced 1998-06-22 · On agreeing to the Schaefer, Dan amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1997-10-29 · On agreeing to the Dan Schaefer amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4017 — Energy Conservation Reauthorization Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-06-09 · Laid on the table. See S. 417 for further action. (consideration: CR H9104)
EnergyHR 3532 — Nuclear Regulatory Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999
Introduced 1998-03-24 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.
EnergyHR 2915 — To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and the Energy Conservation and Production Act.
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 2472 — To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
Introduced 1997-09-15 · Became Public Law No: 105-177.
EnergyHR 2001 — National Retail Sales Tax Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-06-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1325 — National Retail Sales Tax Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-04-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1194 — Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1195 — Federal Facility Superfund Compliance Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 688 — Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Amendments Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-02-11 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental ProtectionHR 649 — Department of Energy Standardization Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-02-06 · Became Public Law No: 105-28.
EnergyHR 655 — Electric Consumers' Power to Choose Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-02-10 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
EnergyHJRES 1 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Economics and Public FinanceHRES 317 — Providing for the agreement of the House to the Senate amendment to the bill, H.R. 2472, with an amendment.
Introduced 1997-11-09 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 25 — Providing for acceptance of a statue of Jack Swigert, presented by the State of Colorado, for placement in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1997-02-25 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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