John F. Tierney
Democrat · MA-6 · House of Representatives
29 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (108)
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Introduced 2013-06-19 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A029) Failed by recorded vote: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 268). (consideration: CR H3940-3941)
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Introduced 2013-03-15 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 227 (Roll no. 73).
HR 5128 — International Human Rights Defense Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-07-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
International AffairsHR 4741 — Surviving Spouses' Benefit Improvement Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4652 — Increasing Small Business Lending Act
Introduced 2014-05-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 4582 — Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act
Introduced 2014-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 4209 — SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
HealthHR 4183 — Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3824 — Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act
Introduced 2014-01-09 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2068-2069)
Labor and EmploymentHR 3711 — 21st Century Glass-Steagall Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2568 — Essex National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
Introduced 2013-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2425 — Earned Retiree Healthcare Benefits Protection Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 2005 — Personalized Handgun Safety Act
Introduced 2013-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1979 — Bank on Students Loan Fairness Act
Introduced 2013-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 1946 — Responsible Student Loan Solutions Act
Introduced 2013-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 799 — Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act
Introduced 2013-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 798 — Workforce Investment Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Labor and Employment—
Introduced 2012-05-09 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A036) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 260 (Roll no. 227).
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Introduced 2011-07-11 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 246 (Roll no. 534).
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Introduced 2011-07-11 · Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Tierney amendment (A002). Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Tierney amendment sought to increase the level of outlays in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 6554 — Nuclear Reactor Safety First Act
Introduced 2012-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EnergyHR 6407 — College Student Rebate Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-09-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 6360 — Oversight and Accountability in Wartime Contracting Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-08-07 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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 5851 — Increasing Small Business Lending Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-05-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 4816 — Stop the Rate Hike Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 4227 — Workforce Investment Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4084 — Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-02-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2880 — Contingency Operation and Emergency Oversight Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency, and Financial Management .
International AffairsHR 2495 — Tax Equity and Middle Class Fairness Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-07-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2202 — Essex National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
Introduced 2011-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1500 — Salem Maritime National Historic Site Boundary Study Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1339 — To designate the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States.
Introduced 2011-04-01 · Became Public Law No: 112-241.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1322 — Earned Retiree Healthcare Benefits Protection Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHRES 744 — Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 and supporting the goals and ideals of National Registered Apprenticeship Month.
Introduced 2012-07-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and Employment—
Introduced 2006-05-25 · Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the Tierney amendment (A029). Mr. Rogers stated that the amendment proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill in violation of clause 2 of rule 21. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2006-05-11 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A017) Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 301 (Roll no. 142).
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Introduced 2005-03-15 · Mr. Lewis (CA) raised a point of order against the Tierney amendment (A001). Mr. Lewis stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2005-03-15 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 236 (Roll no. 72).
HR 6307 — Cost of Living Fairness Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 6020 — Linking Educators and Developing Entrepreneurs for Reaching Success (LEADERS) Act
Introduced 2006-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 4429 — Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3891 — States' Right To Innovate in Health Care Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3099 — Clean Money, Clean Elections Act
Introduced 2005-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2739 — College Affordability and Accountability Act
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 1322 — Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
HealthHRES 449 — To create a select committee to monitor and investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts related to the relief and reconstruction efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina.
Introduced 2005-09-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHRES 158 — Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
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Introduced 2010-06-10 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-07-30 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 307 (Roll no. 663).
HR 6075 — Ensuring Fairness for Fishermen Act
Introduced 2010-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4300 — Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-12-11 · Referred to House Rules
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3398 — Promoting Innovations to 21st Century Careers Act
Introduced 2009-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 2816 — States' Right To Innovate in Health Care Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2056 — Clean Money, Clean Elections Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1322 — Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Health—
Introduced 2008-05-22 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 122 - 292 (Roll no. 357).
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Introduced 2007-09-18 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-06-21 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-05-16 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 299 (Roll no. 367). (consideration: CR H5344; text: CR H5344)
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Introduced 2007-03-14 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6978 — Credit Card Safety Star Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-09-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6977 — Loan Shark Prevention Act
Introduced 2008-09-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3706 — Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act
Introduced 2007-09-27 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3507 — States' Right To Innovate in Health Care Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-09-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 2690 — College Affordability and Accountability Act
Introduced 2007-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 1614 — Clean Money, Clean Elections Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1322 — Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 788 — Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 1232 — Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
Introduced 2008-05-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
CommemorationsHR 3640 — Cost of Living Measurement and Index Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3641 — Clean Money, Clean Elections Act
Introduced 2003-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3519 — College Affordability and Accountability Act
Introduced 2003-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 2979 — States' Right To Innovate in Health Care Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2314 — Linking Educators and Developing Entrepreneurs for Reaching Success (LEADERS) Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 1502 — To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide that certain funds treated as local funds under that Act shall be used to provide additional funding for programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Introduced 2003-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 1322 — Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
HealthHRES 605 — Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-04-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2002-06-27 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 112 - 314 (Roll no. 269).
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Introduced 2002-06-27 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A001) Failed by voice vote. (Recorded vote denied.)
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Introduced 2002-05-09 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 159 - 253 (Roll no. 145).
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Introduced 2001-10-04 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2001-06-28 · By unanimous consent, the Tierney amendment was withdrawn.
HR 5312 — Linking Educators and Developing Entrepreneurs for Reaching Success (LEADERS) Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 2320 — To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to prevent discrimination based on participation in labor disputes.
Introduced 2001-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1637 — Clean Money, Clean Elections Act
Introduced 2001-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1322 — Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
HealthHR 1033 — States' Right To Innovate in Health Care Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 970 — To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994 to provide comprehensive technical assistance and implement prevention programs that meet a high scientific standard of program effectiveness.
Introduced 2001-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 715 — Cost of Living Measurement and Index Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 713 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to complete a report regarding the safety and monitoring of genetically engineered foods, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 714 — To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide that certain funds treated as local funds under that Act shall be used to provide additional funding for programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Education—
Introduced 2000-06-29 · Mr. Skeen raised a point of order against the Tierney amendment (A004). Mr. Skeen stated that the amendment sought to include authorization language in an appropriations bill and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR H5540)
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Introduced 2000-06-07 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 1999-09-28 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A010) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1999-09-28 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5583 — Alternative Path to Teaching Act
Introduced 2000-10-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 5437 — Cost of Living Measurement and Index Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5405 — Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
HealthHR 5096 — To amend the Individuals with Disablilities Education Act to provide that certain funds treated as local funds under that Act shall be used to provide additional funding for programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
EducationHR 5095 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to complete a report regarding the safety and monitoring of genetically engineered foods, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4412 — States' Right To Innovate in Health Care Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 3413 — To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994 to provide comprehensive technical assistance and implement prevention programs that meet a high scientific standard of program effectiveness.
Introduced 1999-11-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 2652 — Defense Offsets Disclosure Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1739 — Clean Money, Clean Elections Act
Introduced 1999-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 31 — To designate a flag-pole upon which the flag of the United States is to be set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is slain in the line of duty.
Introduced 1999-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Commemorations—
Introduced 1997-11-07 · On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 260 (Roll no. 610).
HR 2199 — Clean Money, Clean Elections Act
Introduced 1997-07-17 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8027-8028)
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1992 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to convey the property comprising the United States Coast Guard Recreation Facility in Nahant, Massachusetts, to the town of Nahant, Massachusetts.
Introduced 1997-06-19 · See H.R.2204.
Public Lands and Natural Resources