
Betty Sutton
Democrat · OH-13 · House of Representatives
19 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (66)
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Introduced 2011-07-06 · Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Sutton amendment (A016). Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)
HR 3645 — American Jobs Preservation Act
Introduced 2011-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3646 — Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
LawHR 3647 — Keep Americans Working Building Our Transportation Infrastructure Act
Introduced 2011-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2510 — Breast Cancer Recovery Improvement Act
Introduced 2011-07-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1684 — Keep American Jobs from Going Down the Drain Act
Introduced 2011-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 1377 — Josh Miller HEARTS Act
Introduced 2011-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 573 — To amend section 310 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period of time during which claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay may be submitted.
Introduced 2011-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHJRES 86 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
Introduced 2011-11-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2009-11-04 · On agreeing to the Sutton amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 353 - 71 (Roll no. 848).
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Introduced 2009-11-04 · On agreeing to the Sutton amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 - 173 (Roll no. 849).
HR 5593 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for timely access to post-mastectomy items under Medicare.
Introduced 2010-06-24 · Referred to House Ways and Means
HealthHR 5449 — To amend section 310 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period of time during which claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay may be submitted.
Introduced 2010-05-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4678 — Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-02-24 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413.
LawHR 3977 — Credit Card Fee Limitation and Accountability Act
Introduced 2009-10-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2751 — FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Introduced 2009-06-08 · Became Public Law No: 111-353.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2640 — Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2263 — Disability Equity Act
Introduced 2009-05-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 1550 — Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1380 — Josh Miller HEARTS Act
Introduced 2009-03-06 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EducationHR 1360 — Contractor Accountability Act
Introduced 2009-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 841 — Protect Consumers Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
CommerceHRES 1494 — Congratulating the champion, finalists, and all other participants in the 83rd Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Introduced 2010-06-30 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
EducationHRES 997 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unfair and discriminatory practices of the government of Japan in its failure to apply its current and planned extension of the Government's Eco-friendly Vehicle Purchase and scrappage program to imported vehicles made by U.S. automakers.
Introduced 2010-01-05 · Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHRES 422 — Congratulating LeBron James for being named the 2009 Most Valuable Player in the National Basketball Association.
Introduced 2009-05-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sports and RecreationHRES 248 — Honoring Glenn "Jeep" Davis for being one of the greatest Olympic hurdlers, an active member of his community, and life-long teacher.
Introduced 2009-03-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sports and Recreation—
Introduced 2008-04-23 · On agreeing to the Sutton amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2008-04-23 · On agreeing to the Sutton amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2008-04-15 · On agreeing to the Sutton amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2008-03-06 · On agreeing to the Sutton amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2008-03-06 · On agreeing to the Sutton amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-11-15 · On agreeing to the Sutton amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6573 — Office of Domestic Product Promotion Act
Introduced 2008-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
CommerceHR 6205 — To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the payment of monthly special pay for members of the uniformed services whose service on active duty is extended by a stop-loss order or similar mechanism.
Introduced 2008-06-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4926 — Josh Miller HEARTS Act
Introduced 2007-12-19 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EducationHR 3705 — Fair Disclosure for Homeowners Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3666 — Foreclosure Prevention and Homeownership Protection Act
Introduced 2007-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3219 — Dog Fighting Prohibition Act
Introduced 2007-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
AnimalsHR 2198 — Contractor Accountability Act
Introduced 2007-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2099 — Protect Consumers Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHRES 1526 — Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of the rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Introduced 2008-10-02 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1533, H. Res. 1526 is laid on the table.
CongressHRES 1449 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6604) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-09-17 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1299 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Introduced 2008-06-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1234 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3021) to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public kindergarten, elementary, and secondary educational facilities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-06-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1200 — Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for their steadfast support of the members of our Armed Forces and their families.
Introduced 2008-05-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 1177 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the practice of the Department of Defense to continue to use stop-loss orders to retain members of the Armed Forces who have completed their contractual obligations runs contrary to the stated policy of the United States to utilize an all-volunteer force.
Introduced 2008-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 1102 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-04-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1071 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4847) to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-04-02 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 1031 — Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 895) establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-03-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 974 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Introduced 2008-02-12 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 956 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-02-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 926 — Recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy.
Introduced 2008-01-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHRES 765 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1483) to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for certain national heritage areas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-10-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 701 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 928) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-10-02 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 702 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-10-02 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 678 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2693) to direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl.
Introduced 2007-09-25 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 637 — Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
Introduced 2007-09-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 602 — Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2272) to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
Introduced 2007-08-01 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 579 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2831) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Act occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the disciminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-07-27 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 531 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
Introduced 2007-07-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 409 — Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.
Introduced 2007-05-16 · On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 194 (Roll no. 376). (text: CR H5355)
CongressHRES 350 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to authorize appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-05-01 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 331 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 249) to restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros.
Introduced 2007-04-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 275 — Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 99) revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
Introduced 2007-03-27 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 203 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 800) to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-02-28 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 143 — Concurrent resolution honoring National Historic Landmarks.
Introduced 2007-05-07 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Commemorations