David E. Skaggs
Democrat · CO-2 · House of Representatives
39 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (85)
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Introduced 1988-06-02 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 4679 — A bill to amend the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duties on certain infant nursery monitors and intercoms.
Introduced 1988-05-24 · Executive Comment Requested from State, Treasury, Commerce, Labor, ITC, USTR.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4508 — Nuclear Weapons Production Health and Safety Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-05-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
EnergyHR 3774 — Congressional Salary Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-12-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.
CongressHR 3793 — Motor Vehicle Emission Control Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-12-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 408 — A joint resolution to designate March 16, 1988, as "Freedom of Information Day".
Introduced 1987-11-20 · See S.J.Res.126.
CommemorationsHRES 232 — A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow the Speaker to reduce the period of time in which certain rollcall votes may be taken by electronic device.
Introduced 1987-07-28 · Referred to House Committee on Rules.
CongressHCONRES 286 — A concurrent resolution regarding the receipt of radioactive waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.
Introduced 1988-04-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Energy—
Introduced 1990-06-19 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 413 - 7 (Roll no. 176).
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Introduced 1989-08-04 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5953 — Defense Nuclear Workers' Compensation Act
Introduced 1990-10-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5780 — Bowen Gulch Wilderness Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3838 — Nuclear Weapons Health and Safety Enforcement Act
Introduced 1989-11-21 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOE.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3779 — Airport Capacity Expansion Financing Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-11-20 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3195 — Motor Vehicle Emission Control Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2662 — Department of Energy Nuclear Contractors Accountability and Award System Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-06-15 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1984 — Relating to the tariff classification of protective ski racing apparel.
Introduced 1989-04-13 · See H.R.1594.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1985 — Relating to the tariff treatment of sporting gloves not of leather.
Introduced 1989-04-13 · See H.R.1594.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1838 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on d-6-Methoxy-a-methyl-2-napht haleneacetic acid and its sodium salt.
Introduced 1989-04-12 · See H.R.1594.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1837 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend the duties on certain infant nursery monitors and intercoms.
Introduced 1989-04-12 · See H.R.1594.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1643 — Nuclear Weapons Production Health and Safety Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Energy—
Introduced 1992-06-04 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5887 — Defense Nuclear Workers' Health Insurance Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5827 — To amend the Act of January 26, 1915, establishing Rocky Mountain National Park, to provide for the protection of certain lands in Rocky Mountain National Park and along North St. Vrain Creek and for other purposes.
Introduced 1992-08-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4132 — To extend until January 1, 1997, the existing suspension of duty on certain infant nursery intercoms and monitors.
Introduced 1992-01-28 · Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, ITC, USTR.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4036 — Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-11-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3908 — Defense Nuclear Workers' Bill of Rights Act
Introduced 1991-11-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3803 — Federal Court Settlements Sunshine Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-11-18 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
LawHR 3281 — National Air and Space Museum Expansion Site Selection Act of 1992
Introduced 1991-08-02 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 106 - 317 (Roll No. 444).
Arts, Culture, ReligionHR 1447 — Bowen Gulch Wilderness Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-03-14 · See S.1029.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHCONRES 347 — Concerning the process of democratization of Vietnam.
Introduced 1992-07-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1994-07-19 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5016 — Entitled, "Gilpin County Colorado - BLM Land Transfer Act of 1994".
Introduced 1994-08-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4333 — Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3435 — Juvenile Firearm Regulation Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-11-03 · For Further Action See H.R.3098.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3138 — Federal Court Settlements Sunshine Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-09-27 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
LawHR 1717 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of the duties on certain infant nursery intercoms and monitors.
Introduced 1993-04-19 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1716 — To amend the Act of January 26, 1915, establishing Rocky Mountain National Park, to provide for the protection of certain lands in Rocky Mountain National Park and along North St. Vrain Creek, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-04-19 · By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 103-427.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1134 — Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-02-24 · Became Public Law No: 103-253.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 631 — Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-01-26 · Became Public Law No: 103-77.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 43 — Defense Nuclear Workers' Health Insurance Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 276 — Concerning deployment of United States Armed Forces in Haiti.
Introduced 1994-08-03 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9098)
International AffairsHCONRES 152 — Concerning human rights and democracy in Vietnam.
Introduced 1993-09-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1996-06-19 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendments (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1996-06-05 · By unanimous consent, the Skaggs amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1995-08-03 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A019) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 232 (Roll no. 622).
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Introduced 1995-07-26 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A028) as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1995-07-31 · By unanimous consent, the Skaggs amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1995-07-17 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A026) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1995-07-18 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A039) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 1995-07-11 · By unanimous consent, the Skaggs amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1995-01-31 · By unanimous consent, the Skaggs amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1995-01-23 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendments (A005) Failed by voice vote.
HR 3969 — To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to extend the interim protection of the Spanish Peaks planning area in the San Isabel National Forest, Colorado.
Introduced 1996-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3339 — Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-04-25 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2785 — To repeal section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
Introduced 1995-12-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1954 — National Park Scenic Overflight Concessions Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1903 — Defense Nuclear Workers' Health Insurance Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1922 — To provide for the exchange of certain lands in Gilpin County, Colorado.
Introduced 1995-06-22 · See H.R.2437.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1738 — Constitutional Rights Oversight Act
Introduced 1995-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1415 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an appropriate form of agreement with the town of Grand Lake, Colorado, authorizing the town to maintain permanently a cemetery in the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Introduced 1995-04-05 · For Further Action See H.R.4236.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 621 — To amend the Act of January 26, 1915, establishing Rocky Mountain National Park, to provide for the protection of certain lands in Rocky Mountain National Park and along North St. Vrain Creek and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-01-20 · Measure incorporated in H.R. 2292.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHCONRES 76 — Expressing respect and affection for the flag of the United States.
Introduced 1995-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 65 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, the assault weapons ban, and the restrictions on the transfer of handguns to juveniles are reasonable, important, and effective measures to reduce crimes of violence.
Introduced 1995-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 1998-08-04 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A003) as amended Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 251 (Roll No. 382).
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Introduced 1998-07-21 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 213 (Roll No. 313).
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Introduced 1998-04-23 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A011) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 1997-07-24 · By unanimous consent, the Skaggs amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1997-07-10 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendments (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1997-06-04 · On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A003) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 279 - 149 (Roll no. 183).
HR 4850 — Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-10-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4505 — Northern Colorado Headwaters Wilderness Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-08-06 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2649 — Expedited Rescissions Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-09 · Referred to House Rules
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2650 — To repeal the Line Item Veto Act of 1996.
Introduced 1997-10-09 · Referred to House Rules
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2530 — To prohibit the Student Loan Marketing Association from conditioning the waiver of redemption premiums, otherwise chargeable in connection with the refinancing of securities acquired by the Association while it was a government-sponsored enterprise, on the use of its own investment banking subsidiary.
Introduced 1997-09-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
EducationHR 2511 — To prohibit the Student Loan Marketing Association from conditioning the waiver of redemption premiums, otherwise chargeable in connection with the refinancing of securities acquired by the Association while it was a government-sponsored enterprise, on the use of its own investment banking subsidiary.
Introduced 1997-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
EducationHR 2291 — To amend the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 to enable the Secretary of the Interior to more effectively utilize the proceeds of sales of certain items.
Introduced 1997-07-29 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2074)
AnimalsHR 1865 — Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act of 1998
Introduced 1997-06-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1397 — Defense Nuclear Workers' Health Insurance Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1321 — Expedited Rescissions Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-04-15 · Referred to House Rules
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1196 — To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to extend the interim protection of the Spanish Peaks planning area in the San Isabel National Forest, Colorado.
Introduced 1997-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 302 — Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11032)
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 39 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to House committees by eliminating current administrative requirements.
Introduced 1997-02-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
CongressHCONRES 23 — Expressing respect and affection for the flag of the United States.
Introduced 1997-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Commemorations