
Robert Smith
Republican · OR-2 · House of Representatives
43 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (95)
HR 5998 — A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to impose minimum prison sentences for certain violations involving persons under the age of twenty-one.
Introduced 1984-06-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5997 — A bill to designate the United States Post Office and Courthouse in Pendleton, Oregon, as the "John F. Kilkenny United States Post Office and Courthouse".
Introduced 1984-06-29 · Became Public Law No: 98-492.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5996 — Defense Cost Reduction Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-06-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5820 — A bill to confirm a conveyance of certain real property by the Southern Pacific Transportation Company to Ernest Pritchett and his wife, Dianna Pritchett.
Introduced 1984-06-11 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Private LegislationHR 2186 — A bill to consent to the Goose Lake Basin Compact between the States of California and Oregon.
Introduced 1983-03-17 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 127 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deal with compensation for services of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Introduced 1983-02-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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Introduced 1986-10-16 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-10-16 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-10-16 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 111 - 272 (Record Vote No: 481).
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Introduced 1985-10-01 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 108 - 318 (Record Vote No: 325).
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Introduced 1985-07-11 · Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-06-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 4214 — A bill to amend the provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 relating to the acquisition of public lands.
Introduced 1986-02-24 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4207 — A bill to provide that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may accept gifts and donations for a space shuttle to replace the Challenger.
Introduced 1986-02-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 3891 — Federal Trust Fund Restoration and Protection Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-12-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3713 — A bill to restore to the social security trust funds and other Federal retirement funds losses resulting from noninvestments, redemptions, and disinvestments in connection with efforts to meet the public debt limit.
Introduced 1985-11-07 · For Further Action See H.R.3721.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3554 — Klamath Indian Tribe Restoration Act
Introduced 1985-10-10 · Became Public Law No: 99-398.
Native AmericansHR 3357 — Contract Savings Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-09-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2756 — A bill for the relief of Kok Djen Su and Grace Su.
Introduced 1985-06-12 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 1531 — A bill to confirm a conveyance of certain real property by the Southern Pacific Transportation Company to Ernest Pritchett and his wife, Dianna Pritchett.
Introduced 1985-03-07 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Private LegislationHR 1257 — Defense Cost Reduction Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-02-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHJRES 498 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deal with compensation for services of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Introduced 1986-01-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
CongressHR 5197 — A bill to convey certain Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands in Josephine County, Oregon, to the Rogue Community College District.
Introduced 1988-08-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4093 — Umatilla Basin Project Act
Introduced 1988-03-03 · For Further Action See S.2148.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3710 — A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize transfer of not more than 20 percent of amounts apportioned to a State for Interstate System highways to the apportionment to the State for Federal-aid secondary system highways.
Introduced 1987-12-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1772 — Public Building Code Compliance Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-03-24 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1606 — Competition Savings Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-03-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1222 — Public Building Code Compliance Amendments of 1987
Introduced 1987-02-24 · See H.R.2790.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 62 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deal with compensation for sevices of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
CongressHR 5527 — To provide the counties of the Pacific Northwest a portion of the revenues lost by reduced timber harvest receipts due to timber sale volume reduction caused by new Federal land use plans, protection for northern spotted owls and other species, and protection for old growth ecosystem, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1990-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5526 — Steens Mountain National Conservation Area Act
Introduced 1990-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4909 — Community Stability Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-05-23 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4553 — Short-Term Export Credit Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4256 — Federal Wildland Firefighting Fund Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Emergency ManagementHR 3840 — To establish the Newberry Volcanoes National Monument in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-11-21 · Became Public Law No: 101-522.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3448 — To convey certain Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands in Josephine County, Oregon, to the Rogue Community College District.
Introduced 1989-10-11 · See S.1738.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3381 — Malheur Refuge Expansion Act
Introduced 1989-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2522 — Smith-Wyden Rural Health Care Improvement Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-05-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
HealthHR 1645 — To permit timber sales and related activities on National Forest System lands during a 5-year period of study of the status of the Northern Spotted Owl, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-03-23 · See H.R.5295.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 915 — To amend the National Trails System Act to extend the termination date for the advisory council established with respect to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Introduced 1989-02-07 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHJRES 26 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deal with compensation for services of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Introduced 1989-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
CongressHR 5967 — To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon.
Introduced 1992-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 5888 — To amend the Klamath River Basin Fishery Resources Restoration Act to increase the number of members of the Klamath River Basin Fisheries Task Force.
Introduced 1992-08-12 · Similar Provisions Incorporated in H.R.5809.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5256 — Northern Spotted Owl Preservation and Northwest Economic Stabilization Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-05-21 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4179 — To establish a fund for the planning and preparation of salvage timber sales and subsequent reforestation activities on lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management.
Introduced 1992-02-05 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3504 — Rural Health Innovation Demonstration Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-10-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
HealthHR 2579 — Smith-Wyden Rural Health Care Improvement Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
HealthHR 2185 — Just Compensation Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2080 — Steens Mountain National Conservation Area Act
Introduced 1991-04-24 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1585 — To amend section 303 of Public Law 96-451 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to expend funds from the Reforestation Trust Fund for the reforestation of certain lands in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-03-21 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1309 — Community Stability Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-03-06 · See H.R.4899.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3833 — To provide for the expeditious start of emergency repair work on the Crooked River Project, Ochoco Dam, Oregon.
Introduced 1994-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2529 — Rural Health Innovation Demonstration Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
HealthHR 2575 — To amend the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 1992 — Endangered Species Improvement Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-05-05 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1388 — Just Compensation Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-03-17 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Justice.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1136 — To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon.
Introduced 1993-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 1177 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to charge entrance or admission fees at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center at Flagstaff Hill in Baker City, Oregon.
Introduced 1993-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 693 — Crater Lake Water Quality Study Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-01-27 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Environmental ProtectionHJRES 245 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.
Introduced 1993-07-30 · See H.J.Res.103.
TaxationHJRES 238 — To commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Oregon Trail.
Introduced 1993-07-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Social Sciences and History—
Introduced 1998-03-27 · On agreeing to the Smith (OR) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1997-11-07 · On agreeing to the Smith (OR) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1997-10-30 · On agreeing to the Smith (OR) amendment (A001) as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1998-03-27 · On agreeing to the Smith (OR) amendment (A003) as amended Failed by voice vote.
HR 4618 — Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-09-24 · Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 551 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4618 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. The bill shall be considered in the House and shall be considered as read for amendment. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4507 — Financial Markets Reassurance Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management and Specialty Crops.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4326 — Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-07-24 · Became Public Law No: 105-321.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4265 — Emergency Farm Financial Relief Act
Introduced 1998-07-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4195 — Agriculture Export Relief Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-07-14 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 4149 — Forest Service Cost Reduction and Fiscal Accountability Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-06-25 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3796 — To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the administrative site for the Rogue River National Forest and use the proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings for the Rogue River National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management.
Introduced 1998-05-05 · Became Public Law No: 105-282.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3765 — To gradually increase the fees paid by current holders of Forest Service special use permits that authorize the construction and occupancy of private recreation houses or cabins.
Introduced 1998-04-30 · Committee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3557 — Water Adjudication Fee Fairness Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
LawHR 3569 — Hart Mountain Transfer Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-26 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3530 — Forest Recovery and Protection Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-24 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3542 — O&C Lands Protection Act
Introduced 1998-03-24 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3410 — Temporary Agricultural Worker Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-10 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
ImmigrationHR 3317 — Voluntary State Pilot Mediation Program for MSWPA Lawsuits Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3187 — To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to exempt not-for-profit entities that hold rights-of-way on public lands from certain strict liability requirements imposed in connection with such rights-of-way.
Introduced 1998-02-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3186 — Rogue River National Forest Interchange Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-02-11 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2692 — Department of Agriculture Civil Rights and Efficiency Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-10-22 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2493 — Forage Improvement Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-09-18 · By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-338. Minority views filed.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2515 — Forest Recovery and Protection Act of 1998
Introduced 1997-09-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1944 — Warner Canyon Ski Hill Land Exchange Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-06-17 · Became Public Law No: 105-40.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1400 — Tumalo Irrigation District Water Conservation Project Authorization Act
Introduced 1997-04-17 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 1342 — To provide for a one-year enrollment in the conservation reserve of land covered by expiring conservation reserve program contracts.
Introduced 1997-04-16 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1197 — Plant Patent Amendment Act of 1998
Introduced 1997-03-20 · Became Public Law No: 105-289.
CommerceHR 1198 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the City of Grants Pass, Oregon.
Introduced 1997-03-20 · Became Public Law No: 105-39.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 799 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to make a minor adjustment in the exterior boundary of the Hells Canyon Wilderness in the States of Oregon and Idaho to exclude an established Forest Service road inadvertently included in the wilderness.
Introduced 1997-02-13 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 222.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 583 — Expressing the sense of the House with respect to barriers between the United States and Canada with regard to certain agriculture products.
Introduced 1998-10-08 · Referred to House Agriculture
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHRES 365 — Regarding the bill S. 1150, the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reauthorization Act of 1998.
Introduced 1998-02-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 72 — Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Fifth Congress.
Introduced 1997-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
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