Carol Shea-Porter
Democrat · NE-1 · House of Representatives
19 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (104)
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Introduced 2013-07-23 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5234 — Rewarding the TEAM Act
Introduced 2014-07-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5156 — Wildlife Disease Emergency Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.
AnimalsHR 4974 — DELIVER Act
Introduced 2014-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4917 — Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4561 — Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4560 — Service Members Student Loan Relief Act
Introduced 2014-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 4483 — STEM Mentoring and Inspiration Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
ImmigrationHR 3990 — Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3861 — Reward and Encourage New Business Act of 2013
Introduced 2014-01-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3710 — Medicare CGM Coverage Act
Introduced 2013-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3318 — REPAY Supplies Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-10-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3314 — Military Retired Pay Fairness Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-10-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2303 — Save Our Soldiers' Lungs Act
Introduced 2013-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1688 — Never Contract With the Enemy Act
Introduced 2013-04-23 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1480 — Buy America Accountability Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1388 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on bitolylene diisocyanate (TODI).
Introduced 2013-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 257 — Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-01-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 734 — Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Introduced 2014-09-18 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 720 — Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Introduced 2014-09-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 563 — Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
Introduced 2014-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 145 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593).
Introduced 2013-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 1114 — Expressing support for designation of the week of October 7, 2018, through October 13, 2018, as "Latex Allergy Awareness Week".
Introduced 2018-10-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HealthHR 7005 — Wildlife Disease Emergency Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
AnimalsHR 6535 — Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-07-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education—
Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A039) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A040) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5921 — PFAS Registry Act
Introduced 2018-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5918 — Department of Defense Service Dog Training Therapy Act
Introduced 2018-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5919 — Contingency Operation Waste and Fraud Prevention Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-05-22 · 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5920 — Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Improvement Act
Introduced 2018-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5713 — National Guard Promotion Accountability Act
Introduced 2018-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5606 — Climate Change Education Act
Introduced 2018-04-24 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4556 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2017-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4106 — Surviving Spouses Income Security Act
Introduced 2017-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3683 — Student and Families Tax Reduction Act
Introduced 2017-09-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation—
Introduced 2017-07-26 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A008) Failed by voice vote.
HR 3065 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on the national security implications of the outsourcing of industrial and manufacturing capacities to locations outside the United States.
Introduced 2017-06-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3066 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program to protect United States students against foreign agents.
Introduced 2017-06-27 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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 3064 — Contingency Operation Waste and Fraud Prevention Act
Introduced 2017-06-27 · 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2318 — Military Spouse Hiring Act
Introduced 2017-05-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 304 — Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
Introduced 2017-05-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2065 — Medicare You Can Opt Into Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health—
Introduced 2017-03-17 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
HJRES 90 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.
Introduced 2017-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 388 — Veterans Health Equity Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2010-07-30 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2010-05-27 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2010-04-15 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 294 - 109 (Roll no. 207).
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Introduced 2010-02-03 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6276 — Wildlife Disease Emergency Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
AnimalsHR 6269 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for burial in national cemeteries for certain members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces and National Guard, and to increase the amount payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans.
Introduced 2010-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6255 — To require mail-order pharmacies to notify customers when generic drugs become available and to prevent mail-order pharmacies from substituting drugs without the express authorization of the prescriber.
Introduced 2010-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
CommerceHR 6088 — To provide for temporary alternative State "on" and "off" indicators under the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-08-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Labor and EmploymentHR 6004 — To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to modify certain provisions concerning charter schools.
Introduced 2010-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 5925 — Safe Prescription Drug Disposal and Education Act
Introduced 2010-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
HealthHR 5898 — Buy America Accountability Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5785 — Mine Worker Safety Hotline Accessibility Act
Introduced 2010-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5583 — Cell Phone ETF Act
Introduced 2010-06-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 5233 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to recognize the contributions made by the spouses of members of the Armed Forces who serve in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5180 — National Marine Fisheries Service Ombudsman Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4836 — Asthma Management Plans in School Act
Introduced 2010-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 4043 — Military Spouse Pin Act
Introduced 2009-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3449 — Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act
Introduced 2009-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3062 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on bitolylene diisocyanate (TODI).
Introduced 2009-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2825 — Safety in Defense Contracting Act
Introduced 2009-06-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2771 — Military Overpayment Fairness Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2302 — Military Retired Pay Fairness Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2161 — Family and Medical Leave Restoration Act
Introduced 2009-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 901 — Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act
Introduced 2009-02-04 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 224 — To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of newspaper printing presses and components thereof.
Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Private LegislationHR 190 — Veterans Health Equity Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 1521 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day.
Introduced 2010-07-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Emergency ManagementHRES 1167 — Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Introduced 2010-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Social WelfareHRES 899 — Honoring the members of the New Hampshire National Guard for their service to the State of New Hampshire and the contributions of the New Hampshire National Guard to the domestic and international missions of the Armed Forces through the patriotic service of its members and its innovative programs and dedication to military families.
Introduced 2009-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 863 — Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and focus resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Da.
Introduced 2009-10-23 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 240 — To support the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Introduced 2009-03-12 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Social Welfare—
Introduced 2008-07-23 · On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 7236 — Small Business Start-Up Support Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 7237 — Middle Class Dependent Care Fairness Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 7035 — Improving Dependent Care Tax Assistance Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6774 — Protecting Military Family Financial Benefits Act of 2007
Introduced 2008-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6629 — Veterans Health Equity Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-07-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6538 — Home Energy Assistance Through Emergency Relief Act
Introduced 2008-07-17 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6830)
EnergyHR 5791 — National Guard and Reserve Readiness Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5691 — Middle Class Assistance Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5667 — To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of newspaper printing presses and components thereof.
Introduced 2008-03-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Private LegislationHR 5155 — Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-01-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5138 — Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-01-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4110 — Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4111 — Preserving Crime Victims' Restitution Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-11-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3611 — Bringing Success to Scale Act
Introduced 2007-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 3271 — Social Security Account Number Protection Act
Introduced 2007-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 3101 — To amend the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 to include heating fuel produced from biomass in the definition of biobased fuel.
Introduced 2007-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 3045 — Presidential Signing Statements Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-07-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
CongressHR 2741 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a wage index floor for hospitals and home health agencies located in certain areas under the Medicare Program.
Introduced 2007-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2700 — To suspend implementation of an Absolute Priority issued by the Department of Education on July 3, 2006.
Introduced 2007-06-13 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1585)
EducationHRES 1145 — Recognizing the 100 year anniversary of the establishment of St. Mary's Cooperative Credit Association, the "Bank of the People", and the birth of the American credit union.
Introduced 2008-04-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 857 — Calling on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to take immediate actions to drop all charges against the Saudi rape victim known as the "Qatif Girl".
Introduced 2007-12-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 768 — Honoring the life of Thomas "Tommy" Makem.
Introduced 2007-10-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 686 — Condemning personal attacks on the honor, integrity and patriotism of those with distinguished military service to our Nation.
Introduced 2007-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 293 — Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week.
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 266 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Introduced 2007-03-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHCONRES 246 — Honoring the United States Marine Corps for serving and defending the United States on the anniversary of its founding on November 10, 1775.
Introduced 2007-11-06 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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