
John Shimkus
Republican · IL-15 · House of Representatives
29 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (117)
HR 6730 — To authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to convey certain property to the Massac-Metropolis Port District, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2020-05-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 6488 — Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-04-10 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHRES 889 — Recognizing the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 30th anniversary of the restoration of their independence.
Introduced 2020-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
International AffairsHRES 300 — Expressing support for the designation of August 23, 2019, as Black Ribbon Day to recognize the victims of Soviet and Nazi regimes.
Introduced 2019-04-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Introduced 2014-05-21 · On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 177 (Roll no. 232). (consideration: CR H4805)
HR 4342 — DOTCOM Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-03-27 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 546.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1407 — Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-09 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 135.
HealthHR 1252 — Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1214 — Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Environmental ProtectionHRES 509 — Expressing support for designation of August 23 as "Black Ribbon Day" to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.
Introduced 2014-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
International AffairsHRES 302 — Expressing support for designation of August 23 as "Black Ribbon Day" to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.
Introduced 2013-07-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2012-06-05 · On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment (A019) Agreed to by recorded vote: 326 - 81 (Roll no. 321). (consideration: CR H3496-3497)
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Introduced 2011-10-14 · On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-07-13 · On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment (A046) Agreed to by recorded vote: 297 - 130 (Roll no. 581). (consideration: CR H5049)
HR 6547 — To amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to require greater experience of mine safety inspectors under that Act.
Introduced 2012-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4345 — Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3395 — Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-11-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
CommerceHR 3208 — Patients Come First Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-10-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3209 — Premarket Predictability Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-10-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2629 — Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1686 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 South Morgan Street in Shelbyville, Illinois, as the "Jesse M. Donaldson Post Office".
Introduced 2011-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy .
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1687 — Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1499 — SDHV Energy Efficiency Standards for America Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 6294 — REVAMP Act
Introduced 2018-06-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHR 5804 — Post-Surgical Injections as an Opioid Alternative Act
Introduced 2018-05-15 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 585.
HealthHR 4842 — Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-01-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 3935 — BOOST Primary Care Act
Introduced 2017-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3053 — Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018
Introduced 2017-06-26 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EnergyHR 1639 — Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Introduced 2015-07-22 · On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3262 — To provide for the conveyance of land of the Illiana Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Danville, Illinois.
Introduced 2015-07-28 · Became Public Law No: 114-129.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2629 — Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment Act
Introduced 2015-06-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2423 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2427 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to advisory committee process.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2426 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to easing regulatory burden with respect to certain class I and class II devices.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2425 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the recognition of standards.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2422 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to third-party quality system assessment.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2342 — Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2119 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require that State applications for State plan waivers under the Medicaid program be approved only if such applications are budget neutral, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2015-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 805 — DOTCOM Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-02-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 6249 — To authorize the Secretary of Energy to make price floor loans to certain low-carbon coal-to-liquid fuel projects.
Introduced 2006-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
EnergyHR 5785 — Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act
Introduced 2006-07-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Emergency ManagementHR 5632 — To amend Chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to establish a national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-06-16 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301.
EnergyHR 5556 — Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act
Introduced 2006-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Emergency ManagementHR 5453 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the excise tax credits for certain liquid fuel derived from coal.
Introduced 2006-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1287 — Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 312 East North Avenue in Flora, Illinois, as the "Robert T. Ferguson Post Office Building."
Introduced 2005-03-14 · Became Public Law No: 109-184.
CommemorationsHR 1175 — Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1026 — Cross-Border Cooperation in Northern Europe Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
International AffairsHR 827 — Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Very Efficiently (SAAAVE) Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 284 — To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.
Introduced 2005-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHRES 673 — Expressing support for the efforts of the people of the Republic of Belarus to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights and urging the Government of Belarus to conduct a free and fair presidential election on March 19, 2006.
Introduced 2006-02-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHCONRES 128 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation should issue a clear and unambiguous statement of admission and condemnation of the illegal occupation and annexation by the Soviet Union from 1940 to 1991 of the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Introduced 2005-04-12 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 3148 — To exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements.
Introduced 2015-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2576 — Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Introduced 2015-05-26 · Became Public Law No: 114-182.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2424 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to training and oversight in least burdensome appropriate means concept.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2428 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to humanitarian device exemption applications.
Introduced 2015-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 1629 — Honoring the service and accomplishments of Colonel Steve Buyer, United States Army Reserve, on the occasion of his retirement from the Army Reserve.
Introduced 2010-09-16 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHRES 318 — Recognizing July 2009 as "Energy Independence Month" and encouraging awareness and promoting education on energy independence in the United States.
Introduced 2009-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
EnergyHRES 285 — Congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania.
Introduced 2009-03-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHCONRES 267 — Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union.
Introduced 2010-04-26 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2007-07-25 · On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 340 - 87 (Roll no. 723).
HR 3626 — To provide for continued treatment for the reopening of certain facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Introduced 2007-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 1405 — Congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence.
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 970 — Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
Introduced 2008-02-07 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 397 — Condemning violence in Estonia and attacks on Estonia's embassies in 2007, and expressing solidarity with the Government and the people of Estonia.
Introduced 2007-05-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHCONRES 409 — Supporting the awarding of a Membership Action Plan to the Republic of Georgia and Ukraine at the meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Foreign Ministers in December 2008.
Introduced 2008-09-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 5271 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and award a decoration, to be known as the "Coalition of the Willing Medal", to members of the military services of nations participating with the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Introduced 2004-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4776 — To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.
Introduced 2004-07-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 4369 — Army Combat Recognition Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-05-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3429 — Nuclear Waste Financing Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-11-04 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2898 — E-911 Implementation Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2550 — To amend the American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002 to provide clarification with respect to the eligibility of certain countries for United States military assistance.
Introduced 2003-06-19 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
International AffairsHR 2312 — ORBIT Technical Corrections Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-03 · Became Public Law No: 108-39.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1344 — For the relief of Pamela S. Konkel.
Introduced 2003-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 1203 — To provide for the annual audit of the White County Bridge Commission, for the New Harmony Bridge over the Wabash River, Indiana and Illinois, for the filling of vacancies in the membership thereof, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 623 — Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-05 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2230)
HealthHR 397 — To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.
Introduced 2003-01-28 · Became Public Law No: 108-12.
EnergyHR 389 — Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act
Introduced 2003-01-27 · Became Public Law No: 108-41.
HealthHR 318 — Biofuels Air Quality Act
Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Environmental ProtectionHR 317 — To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, relating to a rural access project in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 316 — To eliminate certain restrictions on the availability of credits under title III of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 for the use of biodiesel fuel, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHRES 752 — Expressing continued support for the construction of the Victims of Communism Memorial.
Introduced 2004-07-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHCONRES 183 — Supporting National Funeral Service Education Week.
Introduced 2003-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
CommemorationsHR 5738 — To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians.
Introduced 2002-11-14 · Became Public Law No: 107-360.
HealthHR 5504 — Anton's Law
Introduced 2002-10-01 · Became Public Law No: 107-318.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5423 — To provide for the annual audit of the White County Bridge Commission, for the New Harmony Bridge over the Wabash River, Indiana and Illinois, for the filling of vacancies in the membership thereof, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2002-09-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4896 — Children's Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 4765 — To reinstate the license and extend commencement of construction deadlines for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2002-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 4160 — To eliminate certain restrictions on the availability of credits under title III of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 for the use of biodiesel fuel, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2002-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 3990 — Captain Jack Punches Memorial Act
Introduced 2002-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3833 — Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-03-04 · Became Public Law No: 107-317.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 3664 — To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, relating to a rural access project in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Introduced 2002-01-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3343 — To amend title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-11-19 · Became Public Law No: 107-222.
EnergyHR 2560 — ADAM Act
Introduced 2001-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 2417 — Dot Kids Domain Name Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-06-28 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2418 — To amend title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 2088 — Biofuels Air Quality Act
Introduced 2001-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1948 — Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHJRES 83 — Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on its bicentennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding contributions to the Nation.
Introduced 2002-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
CommemorationsHCONRES 332 — Recognizing the United States Military Academy on its bicentennial.
Introduced 2002-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
CommemorationsHCONRES 116 — Recommending the integration of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Introduced 2001-04-26 · Received in the Senate.
International AffairsHR 4145 — Child Passenger Protection Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3846 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum wage, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2000-03-08 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 434, H.R. 3846 is laid on the table.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3833 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum wage, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2000-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3084 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to contribute funds for the establishment of an interpretative center on the life and contributions of President Abraham Lincoln.
Introduced 1999-10-14 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2788 — Biofuels Air Quality Act
Introduced 1999-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2247 — Small Business Superfund Fairness Act
Introduced 1999-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 438 — Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-02-02 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHCONRES 367 — Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and calling for positive steps to promote a peaceful and democratic future for the Baltic region.
Introduced 2000-06-29 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 319 — Congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 10th anniversary of the reestablishment of its independence from the rule of the former Soviet Union.
Introduced 2000-05-04 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
International AffairsHCONRES 258 — Congratulating the Republic of Lithuania on the tenth anniversary of the reestablishment of its independence from the rule of the former Soviet Union.
Introduced 2000-02-29 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 21 — Recommending the integration of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Introduced 1999-02-02 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 2568 — Energy Policy Act Amendments of 1997
Introduced 1997-09-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
EnergyHR 2394 — To direct the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to transfer certain parcels of land located in the counties of Greene and Calhoun, Illinois.
Introduced 1997-09-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHCONRES 320 — Supporting the Baltic people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemning the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression of August 23, 1939.
Introduced 1998-08-05 · Received in the Senate.
International AffairsHCONRES 26 — Relating to the treatment of Social Security under any constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget.
Introduced 1997-02-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Economics and Public Finance