Christopher Shays
Republican · CO-4 · House of Representatives
39 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (230)
HR 1 — Congressional Accountability Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-01-04 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Congress—
Introduced 2006-06-13 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-05-04 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-03-15 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6304 — Claire Collier Social Security Disability Insurance Fairness Act
Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 6221 — Public Service Academy Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 5707 — Cruise Line Accurate Safety Statistics Act
Introduced 2006-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5677 — Ethics and Lobbying Reform Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-06-22 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5676 — Federal Election Administration Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-06-22 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5557 — Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act
Introduced 2006-06-08 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5940-5941)
AnimalsHR 5347 — HOPE VI Reauthorization Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5310 — National Labor Relations Board Reform Act
Introduced 2006-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5000 — 9/11 Commission Civil Liberties Board Act
Introduced 2006-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4999 — Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
Emergency ManagementHR 5017 — Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act
Introduced 2006-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Emergency ManagementHR 4799 — To establish the Office of Public Integrity as an independent office within the legislative branch of the Government, to reduce the duties of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-02-16 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Judiciary, 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.
CongressHR 4575 — Lobbying Transparency and Accountability Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4384 — Energy For Our Future Act
Introduced 2005-11-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 4422 — Safeguarding Explosives for Homeland Security Act
Introduced 2005-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Emergency ManagementHR 4353 — Unscreened Cargo Notification Act
Introduced 2005-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4258 — Planning for Evacuations of People in Life-Threatening Emergencies Act
Introduced 2005-11-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Emergency ManagementHR 4194 — Internet Anti-Corruption and Free Speech Protection Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-11-01 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3854 — Microbicide Development Act
Introduced 2005-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3888 — HOPE VI Reauthorization Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 2558 — Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
TaxationHR 1444 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain meatless frozen food products.
Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1204 — Rockies Prosperity Act
Introduced 2005-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 513 — 527 Reform Act of 2006
Introduced 2005-02-02 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 392.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 514 — Armed Forces Voluntary Immunization and Health Justice Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 499 — Global Tsunami Detection and Warning System Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
International AffairsHCONRES 314 — Recognizing the artistic excellence and community value of a national service organization for the performing arts and how this community improves diplomacy through global cultural exchange by the celebration of humanity's transcendent power to imagine and create across geographic, political and cultural borders.
Introduced 2005-12-08 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 157 — Recognizing the artistic excellence and community value of America's 1800 orchestras.
Introduced 2005-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2008-07-23 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-11-08 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 246 (Roll no. 1072).
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Introduced 2007-09-20 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-08-04 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-07-24 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A011) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-07-17 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-07-17 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A009) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-06-26 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-06-21 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A012) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-06-21 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 355 - 69 (Roll no. 529).
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Introduced 2007-06-14 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 7235 — To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act the amount of deposits insured under that Act.
Introduced 2008-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 7127 — Total Learning Curriculum Implementation Act
Introduced 2008-09-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 6784 — Home Heating Oil Assistance Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-08-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6626 — To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to repay Federal educational loans of officers of the United States Marine Corps who were commissioned on or after September 11, 2001.
Introduced 2008-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5331 — For the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of top-of-the-stove stainless steel cooking ware from the Republic of Korea.
Introduced 2008-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Private LegislationHR 5314 — To suspend temporarily the duty on a thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend.
Introduced 2008-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5313 — To suspend temporarily the duty on a thermoplastic biodegradable polymer.
Introduced 2008-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5084 — To require the Secretary of State to conduct ongoing assessments of the effectiveness of sanctions against Iran, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-01-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
International AffairsHR 4337 — Emergency Relief Tax Check-Off for Our Armed Forces Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-12-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3644 — Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-09-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3178 — To limit the length of deployment of members of the Armed Forces for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Introduced 2007-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2944 — Claire Collier Social Security Disability Insurance Fairness Act
Introduced 2007-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 2598 — Independent Expenditure Opt Out Act
Introduced 2007-06-06 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2545 — Congressional Research Accessibility Act
Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 1945 — Energy For Our Future Act
Introduced 2007-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1836 — Weir Farm National Historic Site Amendment Act
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1837 — To require the President to develop a plan containing dates certain for the commencement and completion of a phased redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 1578 — Wounded Warriors Joint Health Care Performance Metrics and Transparency Act
Introduced 2007-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1577 — Wounded Warriors Joint Health Care Patient Navigators Act
Introduced 2007-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1360 — Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
TaxationHRES 1522 — Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman.
Introduced 2008-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
CommemorationsHRES 1289 — Urging the President to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to work with the United Kingdom Financial Services Authority to establish position limits on oil futures traded by traders on the Intercontinental Exchange that are similar to those established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for traders on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Introduced 2008-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 1108 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that future Iraq reconstruction should be paid for by the Government of Iraq.
Introduced 2008-04-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 969 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all employers give veterans a holiday on Veteran's Day in honor of their service to our country.
Introduced 2008-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 561 — Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the impact it has made on homelessness and endeavoring to continue working to eliminate homelessness in the United States.
Introduced 2007-07-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHCONRES 334 — Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
Introduced 2008-04-24 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
CommemorationsHCONRES 142 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Pet Week.
Introduced 2007-05-03 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
CommemorationsHCONRES 110 — Expressing the sense of Congress that Iraq should vote to approve or disapprove the continued deployment of United States Armed Forces to Iraq and, unless Iraq votes to approve such continued deployment, the President of the United States should commence the phased redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq within 60 days of the Iraqi vote.
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 2004-06-23 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 294).
HR 5223 — National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5166 — Armed Forces Voluntary Immunization and Heath Justice Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5162 — To provide for the safe and secure storage of explosive materials by State and local law enforcement agencies.
Introduced 2004-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5150 — National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5127 — 527 Reform Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-22 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5067 — Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-13 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
TaxationHR 5033 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain meatless frozen food products.
Introduced 2004-09-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5040 — 9/11 Commission Report Implementation Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4008 — Anti-Terrorism Protection of Mass Transportation and Railroad Carriers Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3963 — Congressional Accountability Enhancement Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
CongressHR 3745 — Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act
Introduced 2004-01-28 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Native AmericansHR 3724 — Energy Efficient Housing Technical Correction Act
Introduced 2004-01-21 · Became Public Law No: 108-213.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3630 — Congressional Research Accessibility Act
Introduced 2003-11-21 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 3471 — World Trade Center Site Historic Study Act
Introduced 2003-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3441 — School Nutrition Enhancement Act
Introduced 2003-11-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3324 — Voluntary Grazing Permit Buyout Act
Introduced 2003-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3285 — Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 3227 — National Preparedness Standards Act
Introduced 2003-10-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness and Response.
Emergency ManagementHR 2709 — Federal Election Administration Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-10 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2022 — Leave No Securities Behind Act
Introduced 2003-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1105 — Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
Introduced 2003-03-05 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
Public Lands and Natural Resources—
Introduced 2002-07-26 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A017) Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 201 (Roll no. 356).
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Introduced 2002-07-26 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2002-02-13 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 191 (Roll no. 21).
HR 4071 — Uniform Securities Disclosure Act
Introduced 2002-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2965 — Criminal Alien Visa Denial Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 2692 — Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 2451 — Recreational Camp Safety Act
Introduced 2001-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Sports and RecreationHR 2356 — Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
Introduced 2001-06-28 · Became Public Law No: 107-155.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2164 — To amend the Agricultural Market Transition Act to gradually reduce the loan rate for peanuts, to repeal peanut quotas for the 2004 and subsequent crops, and to require the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase peanuts and peanut products for nutrition programs only at the world market price, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Agriculture and FoodHR 929 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide separate subheadings for hair clippers used for animals.
Introduced 2001-03-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 488 — Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-02-06 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 380 — Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 119 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Election Commission under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to prohibited and excessive contributions.
Introduced 2002-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 537 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should establish a nonpartisan Presidential Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
Introduced 2002-09-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Crime and Law EnforcementHCONRES 37 — Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to promoting coverage of individuals under long-term care insurance.
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Health—
Introduced 2000-04-06 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A008) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H1916)
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Introduced 1999-06-10 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 116 - 307 (Roll no. 190).
HR 4824 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide separate subheadings for hair clippers used for animals.
Introduced 2000-07-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4740 — National and Community Service Amendments Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Social WelfareHR 3010 — Restraint Safety Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-10-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 2649 — To reduce Federal spending in several programs.
Introduced 1999-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management, Research and Specialty Crops.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2585 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to convey a National Defense reserve Fleet vessel to the Glacier Society, Inc., of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Introduced 1999-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Procurement.
Private LegislationHR 2571 — To provide for a gradual reduction in the loan rate for peanuts, to repeal peanut quotas for the 2002 and subsequent crops, and to require the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase peanuts and peanut products for nutrition programs only at the world market price.
Introduced 1999-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2455 — Consumer Health and Research Technology (CHART) Protection Act
Introduced 1999-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 2355 — Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 2196 — To suspend temporarily the duty on slide fasteners, with chain scoops of base metal die-cast onto strips of textal material.
Introduced 1999-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2198 — To suspend temporarily the duty on branched dodecylbenzene.
Introduced 1999-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2197 — To suspend temporarily the duty on slide fasteners fitted with polished edge chain scoops of base metal.
Introduced 1999-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1854 — Immigration Backlog Reduction Act
Introduced 1999-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 1355 — United Nations Arrears Payment Act
Introduced 1999-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
International AffairsHR 654 — Congressional Research Accessibility Act
Introduced 1999-02-09 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 488 — Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-02-02 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior and Agriculture.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 417 — Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-01-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 268 — Airport Community Representation Act
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 267 — Airplane Emergency Locator Act
Introduced 1999-01-06 · For Further Action See H.R.1000.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 266 — Recreational Camp Safety Act
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Sports and RecreationHCONRES 8 — Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to promoting coverage of individuals under long-term care insurance.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
HealthHR 4856 — Construction Safety and Health Improvement Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-06-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4687 — A bill to establish a trust fund using civil penalties collected under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 to compensate victims of the collapse of the L'Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Introduced 1988-05-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
Emergency ManagementHR 4826 — To authorize issuance of a certificate of documentation for employment in the coastwise trade of the United States, Great Lakes trade, and fisheries for the vessel Rose.
Introduced 1990-05-15 · See H.R.4009.
Private LegislationHR 2254 — Construction Safety, Health, and Education Improvement Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2222 — Cable Consumer Protection Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-05-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1983 — To suspend temporarily the duty on 6-t-butyl 2,4 xylenol.
Introduced 1989-04-13 · See H.R.1594.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHCONRES 363 — Expressing the sense of Congress concerning future defense contracting with the Northrop Corporation.
Introduced 1990-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 1992-07-23 · On agreeing to the Shays amendments (A003) Failed by voice vote.
HR 5993 — National American Youth Service Act
Introduced 1992-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5794 — To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to eliminate disincentives in the program of aid to families with dependent children that prevent recipients of such aid from working toward self-sufficiency.
Introduced 1992-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 5795 — Business and Urban Partnership Act
Introduced 1992-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5687 — Targeted Economic Development Block Grant Program Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5579 — Urban Environmental Initiative Act
Introduced 1992-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5577 — Public Housing Fair Compensation Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 5125 — To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to expand the requirement that legislation be accompanied by cost estimates of its impact on State and local governments.
Introduced 1992-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 4760 — Cable Television Consumer Protection Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-04-02 · For Further Action See H.R.4850.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4145 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to tighten the prohibition of fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority.
Introduced 1992-01-30 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1951 — To suspend temporarily the duty on anthraquinone disulfonic acid sodium salt.
Introduced 1991-04-18 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1952 — To suspend temporarily the duty on carbonic dihydrazide for use in water treatment.
Introduced 1991-04-18 · Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, ITC, USTR.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1953 — To suspend temporarily the duty on acid violet 19.
Introduced 1991-04-18 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1950 — To extend the existing suspension of duty on 3,5,6- trichlorosalicylic acid.
Introduced 1991-04-18 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1026 — To urge the President to instruct the Attorney General to appoint an independent counsel to investigate the involvement of officials of the Federal Government in the savings and loan scandal.
Introduced 1991-02-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 550 — Cable Consumer Protection Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-01-16 · For Further Action See H.R.4850.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 107 — To urge the President to instruct the Attorney General to appoint an independent counsel to investigate the involvement of officials of the Federal Government in the savings and loan scandal.
Introduced 1991-03-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 23 — That the House of Representatives urges the President to instruct the Attorney General to appoint an independent counsel to investigate the involvement of Government officials in the savings and loan scandal.
Introduced 1991-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 1994-08-10 · On agreeing to the Shays amendments (A008) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5279 — New Urban Agenda Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4822 — Congressional Accountability Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-07-25 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 710.
CongressHR 4268 — Federal Retirement Reform Act
Introduced 1994-04-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3989 — To reduce domestic and defense discretionary spending.
Introduced 1994-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3325 — Federal Retirement Reform Act
Introduced 1993-10-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3142 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade of the United States for the vessel GUSTO.
Introduced 1993-09-27 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.2150.
Private LegislationHR 2799 — To suspend temporarily the duty on anthraquinone disulfonic acid sodium salt.
Introduced 1993-07-29 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2798 — To revive the suspension of duty on 3,5,6-trichlorosalicylic acid.
Introduced 1993-07-29 · Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, ITC, USTR.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2801 — To suspend temporarily the duty on acid violet 19.
Introduced 1993-07-29 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2126 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
Introduced 1993-05-13 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2132 — Recreational Camp Safety Act
Introduced 1993-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.
Sports and RecreationHR 1008 — Business and Urban Partnership Act
Introduced 1993-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1004 — National American Youth Service Act
Introduced 1993-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1005 — Urban Environmental Initiative Act
Introduced 1993-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1007 — To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to eliminate disincentives in the program of aid to families with dependent children that prevent recipients of such aid from working toward self-sufficiency.
Introduced 1993-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Social WelfareHR 1003 — Targeted Economic Development Block Grant Program Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1002 — Public Housing Fair Compensation Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1006 — To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to expand the requirement that legislation be accompanied by cost estimates of its impact on State and local governments.
Introduced 1993-02-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Introduced 1996-06-25 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 236 (Roll no. 273).
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Introduced 1996-06-13 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 219 (Roll no. 245).
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Introduced 1996-05-14 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 353 - 62 (Roll no. 168).
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Introduced 1996-02-28 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 212 (Roll No. 34).
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Introduced 1995-06-14 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 273 - 156 (Roll no. 375).
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Introduced 1995-03-16 · Mr. DeLay raised a point of order against the Shays amendment (A013). Mr. Delay stated that the Shays amendment sought to amend a paragraph previously amended and as such, could not be considered in order. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 3609 — To authorize appropriations for the payment of United States arrearages in assessed contributions to the United Nations for prior years and to authorize appropriations for the payment of assessed contributions of the United States for United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Introduced 1996-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
International AffairsHR 3225 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expedite payment adjustments for durable medical equipment under part B of the Medicare program based upon inherent reasonableness.
Introduced 1996-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 3131 — Airport Community Representation Act
Introduced 1996-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3196 — To increase the penalty for trafficking in powdered cocaine to the same level as the penalty for trafficking in crack cocaine, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1996-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2141 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for a reduction in the limitation amount for multicandidate political committee contributions to candidates, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2086 — Local Empowerment and Flexibility Act of 1996
Introduced 1995-07-20 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2008 — To repeal the quota and price support programs for peanuts.
Introduced 1995-07-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management and Specialty Crops.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1848 — Federal Retirement Reform Act
Introduced 1995-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1652 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that individuals who have attained age 59 1/2 may contribute to individual retirement accounts without regard to their compensation.
Introduced 1995-05-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1297 — New Urban Agenda Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1194 — Recreational Camp Safety Act
Introduced 1995-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Sports and RecreationHRES 550 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit standing committees and subcommittees to designate members to question witnesses for periods not to exceed 30 minutes.
Introduced 1996-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHCONRES 169 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the 1996 annual report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund be submitted without further delay.
Introduced 1996-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHCONRES 104 — Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.
Introduced 1995-09-29 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Introduced 1998-06-18 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A002) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 186 (Roll No. 379).
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Introduced 1997-07-29 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 137 - 290 (Roll no. 337).
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Introduced 1997-06-19 · On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4504 — To temporarily increase the number of visas available for backlogged spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens.
Introduced 1998-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 4036 — Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-06-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4035 — Drugs and Informed Consent Armed Forces Protection Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3900 — Consumer Health and Research Technology (CHART) Protection Act
Introduced 1998-05-19 · Re-referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
HealthHR 3685 — To provide that the amount authorized to be appropriated for national defense functions of the Government for fiscal year 1999 may not exceed the amount authorized to be appropriated for national defense functions for fiscal year 1998.
Introduced 1998-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3556 — To reduce Federal spending in several programs.
Introduced 1998-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3526 — Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3462 — Drug and Device Recall Reporting Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 3131 — To make available on the Internet, for purposes of access and retrieval by the public, certain information available through the Congressional Research Service web site.
Introduced 1998-01-28 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
CongressHR 2917 — To temporarily increase the number of visas available for backlogged spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens and to provide for certain limitations on the adjustment of status of nonimmigrants physically present in the United States to permanent residence.
Introduced 1997-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 2771 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the definition of raw value for purposes of raw sugar import tariff rate quota.
Introduced 1997-10-29 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2364 — To reduce Federal spending in several programs.
Introduced 1997-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2290 — Security and Enforcement Compliance for Retirement under ERISA
Introduced 1997-07-29 · Referred to House Ways and Means
Labor and EmploymentHR 1858 — Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 1864 — To provide for a gradual reduction in the loan rate for peanuts, to repeal peanut quotas for the 2002 and subsequent crops, and to make nonrecourse loans available for peanut producers.
Introduced 1997-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management and Specialty Crops.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1776 — Campaign Independence Restoration Act, Part I
Introduced 1997-06-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1425 — Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-04-23 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1223 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements, with respect to understanding the English language, history, principles, and form of government of the United States, applicable to the naturalization of certain older individuals.
Introduced 1997-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 1049 — Brownfield Economic Revitalization Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 957 — Ethics Reform Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-03-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHR 664 — Airplane Emergency Locator Act
Introduced 1997-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 493 — Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 301 — Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-01-07 · See H.R.2015.
HealthHR 300 — Airport Community Representation Act
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 297 — Prostate Cancer Research Amendments of 1997
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 298 — Recreational Camp Safety Act
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Sports and RecreationHR 299 — To authorize appropriations for the payment of United States arrearages in assessed contributions to the United Nations for prior years and to authorize appropriations for the payment of assessed contributions of the United States for United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
International AffairsHRES 19 — For the approval of regulations of the Office of Compliance under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to the application of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code.
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
CongressHCONRES 210 — Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to promoting coverage of individuals under long-term care insurance.
Introduced 1998-02-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
HealthHCONRES 5 — For the approval of regulations of the Office of Compliance under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to the application of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code.
Introduced 1997-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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