James A. Traficant Jr.

Democrat · OH-17 · House of Representatives

41 years in office

Quylt Score

463

Primary Scoreⓘ

Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score

Laws Enacted2 bills signed into law

4815%

Bills Advanced80 of 250 bills out of committee

10012%

Federal Funding Secured$3432552M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)

1008%

Engagement20% of score

Roll Call Attendance0 of 40 votes (0.0%)

015%

Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available

205%

Collaboration15% of score

Bipartisan Cosponsoring13 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party

10010%

Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills

Pending5%

Position & Influence20% of score

Leadership RoleNo leadership role

010%

Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments

1010%

Qualifications & Integrity10% of score

Education & Credentials

Pending5%

Ethics RecordⓘNo formal ethics violations on record

505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Sponsored Legislation (250)

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Introduced 1989-07-28 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 12 - 398 (Roll no. 186).

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Introduced 1991-06-25 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-10-11 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-10-05 · By unanimous consent, the Traficant amendment was withdrawn.

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Introduced 2001-10-05 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-10-04 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A024) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H6327)

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Introduced 2001-10-03 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 418 - 5 (Roll no. 364).

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Introduced 2001-09-25 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-09-25 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 173 (Roll no. 356).

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Introduced 2001-08-01 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-07-31 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-07-30 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A032) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-07-25 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 24 - 401 (Roll no. 272).

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Introduced 2001-07-24 · By unanimous consent, the Traficant amendment was withdrawn.

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Introduced 2001-07-24 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-07-25 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-07-18 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-07-11 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-06-26 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-06-28 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-06-28 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-06-21 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-06-20 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-06-13 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-06-07 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-05-23 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A019) Agreed to by recorded vote: 415 - 9 (Roll no. 140).

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Introduced 2001-05-09 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2001-03-22 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 396 - 0 (Roll no. 60).

HR 3982 — Steel Workers Relief Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

Labor and Employment

HR 3633 — Oklahoma City Victims Compensation Act

Introduced 2002-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Law

HR 3056 — Flight Deck and Aircraft Integrity Enhancement Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2918 — Native American Memorial Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-09-20 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Commemorations

HR 2919 — Purple Heart Stamp Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-09-20 · Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2898 — Federal Airports Security Enhancement Act

Introduced 2001-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2424 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the Federal minimum wage by $1.62 over 3 years.

Introduced 2001-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 2425 — To authorize assistance to establish a water treatment plant in Tirana, Albania.

Introduced 2001-06-28 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 2321 — To require that the General Accounting Office study and report on possible connections between the recurring incidence of violence by postal employees and workplace-related frustrations experienced by postal workers generally.

Introduced 2001-06-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2242 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Flag Day as a legal public holiday.

Introduced 2001-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Commemorations

HR 2241 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum wage.

Introduced 2001-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 2007 — To assist poor communities with public elementary and secondary school construction.

Introduced 2001-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Education

HR 1791 — To provide a grant under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to assist in the development of a Millennium Cultural Cooperative Park in Youngstown, Ohio.

Introduced 2001-05-09 · Tabled by Committee.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1737 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that witnesses at Federal grand jury proceedings have the right to the assistance of counsel.

Introduced 2001-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1736 — To require that a commemorative postage stamp be issued recognizing the courage of the American Indian at the Battle of the Little Big Horn.

Introduced 2001-05-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Commemorations

HR 1738 — To provide a grant under the urban park and recreation recovery program to assist in the development of a Millennium Cultural Cooperative Park in Youngstown, Ohio.

Introduced 2001-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1539 — For the relief of Ghassan Mohamad Rajeh.

Introduced 2001-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Private Legislation

HR 1529 — Nigeria Electric Power Utility Privatization Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-04-04 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 1378 — Mahoning Valley Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.

Housing and Community Development

HR 852 — To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse to be constructed at 10 East Commerce Street in Youngstown, Ohio, as the "Nathaniel R. Jones and Frank J. Battisti Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

Introduced 2001-03-01 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Commemorations

HR 725 — Made in America Information Act

Introduced 2001-02-26 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

HR 520 — To amend the Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Act of 1999 to provide for increased loan guarantees for steel companies under that Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2001-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth.

Commerce

HR 315 — For the relief of Imbeth Belay.

Introduced 2001-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Private Legislation

HR 305 — Fair Justice Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Law

HR 307 — To amend the Act of June 1, 1948 to provide for reform of the Federal Protective Service, to enhance the safety and security of federal employees, members of the public and for children enrolled in childcare facilities located in public buildings under the control of the General Services Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2001-01-30 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Families

HR 306 — To prohibit oil and gas drilling in Mosquito Creek Lake in Cortland, Ohio.

Introduced 2001-01-30 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Energy

HR 222 — Minimum Wage Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HRES 16 — Calling on the President to take all necessary measures to respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HCONRES 307 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should appoint an independent counsel to investigate and report on campaign donations made to federally elected officials by Enron Corporation.

Introduced 2002-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HCONRES 306 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should appoint an independent counsel to investigate and report on campaign contributions made to the Democratic National Committee from the People's Republic of China.

Introduced 2002-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HCONRES 308 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should appoint an independent counsel to investigate and report on the granting of pilot's licenses to foreign nationals by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Introduced 2002-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HCONRES 261 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should support the establishment of a Palestinian state in the Middle East.

Introduced 2001-11-05 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HCONRES 96 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the People's Republic of China should release immediately the crew members of the United States Navy EP-3E Aries II reconnaissance aircraft that made an emergency landing on the Chinese island of Hainan on April 1, 2001, and should release immediately and intact that aircraft in accordance with international law.

Introduced 2001-04-03 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

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Introduced 2000-07-20 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2000-07-13 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A028) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2000-07-13 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A025) Failed by voice vote.

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Introduced 2000-06-13 · By unanimous consent, the Traficant amendment was withdrawn.

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Introduced 2000-06-08 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 220 (Roll no. 250). (text: CR H4094)

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Introduced 2000-06-08 · Mr. Porter raised a point of order against the Traficant amendment (A005). Mr. Porter stated the the amendment constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

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Introduced 2000-05-22 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 407 - 1 (Roll no. 215). (consideration: CR H3536; text: CR H3536)

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Introduced 2000-05-22 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 404 - 8 (Roll no. 216). (consideration: CR H3536-3537; text: CR H3536-3537)

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Introduced 2000-06-07 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3959)

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Introduced 2000-05-17 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 183 (Roll no. 197). (consideration: CR H3319-3320; text: CR H3319)

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Introduced 2000-05-16 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 2000-05-03 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H2465)

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Introduced 2000-05-04 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2561)

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Introduced 2000-05-04 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2565)

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Introduced 2000-04-12 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2163)

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Introduced 2000-04-12 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2155)

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Introduced 2000-04-06 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 201 (Roll no. 108). (text: CR H1917)

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Introduced 2000-04-05 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1819-1820)

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Introduced 2000-03-30 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1603)

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Introduced 2000-03-22 · By unanimous consent, the Traficant amendment was withdrawn.

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Introduced 2000-03-09 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 179 (Roll no. 43). (text: CR H894)

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Introduced 2000-03-15 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1038)

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Introduced 2000-03-22 · By unanimous consent, the Traficant amendment was withdrawn.

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Introduced 2000-03-16 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H1102)

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Introduced 2000-03-22 · By unanimous consent, the Traficant amendment was withdrawn.

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Introduced 2000-02-15 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H407)

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Introduced 1999-11-10 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-10-13 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A011) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-09-28 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-09-15 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-09-15 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-09-15 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-08-05 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-07-29 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendments (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-07-21 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A015) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-06-22 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-06-16 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A019) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-06-10 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 181 (Roll no. 186).

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Introduced 1999-06-08 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-05-19 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-05-19 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-05-19 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendments (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-05-13 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-04-21 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-03-04 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Introduced 1999-02-24 · On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5611 — To ensure the availability of funds for ergonomic protection standards.

Introduced 2000-11-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Labor and Employment

HR 5609 — To ensure the availability of funds for ergonomic protection standards.

Introduced 2000-10-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Labor and Employment

HR 5538 — Minimum Wage Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-10-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 5161 — People's Republic of China and U.S. Election Investigation Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-09-12 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4526 — To provide for the issuance of a semipostal for the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Introduced 2000-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4243 — To redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in Washington, DC, as the "Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Building".

Introduced 2000-04-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation.

Commemorations

HR 4177 — Minimum Wage Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 4160 — Oil Shale Research Investment Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

Energy

HR 4125 — To provide a grant under the urban park and recreation recovery program to assist in the development of a Millennium Cultural Cooperative Park in Youngstown, Ohio.

Introduced 2000-03-29 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4105 — Fair Justice Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-28 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E955-956)

Law

HR 3902 — Fuel Pricing Fairness Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-09 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4178)

Energy

HR 3696 — President's Commission on Veterans and Smoking Act

Introduced 2000-02-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3499 — Youngstown Community Center Development Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

HR 3098 — Mahoning Valley Infrastructure Improvement Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-10-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Resource Conservation and Credit.

Housing and Community Development

HR 3026 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to complete construction of the Hubbard Expressway in the vicinity of Youngstown, Ohio.

Introduced 1999-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2968 — For the relief of Imbeth Belay.

Introduced 1999-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Private Legislation

HR 2847 — Waco Independent Investigation Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2818 — To prohibit oil and gas drilling in Mosquito Creek Lake in Cortland, Ohio.

Introduced 1999-09-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

HR 2612 — Trade Policy Reform Act

Introduced 1999-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2461 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit a corporation or labor organization to expend or donate funds for staging public debates between presidential candidates only if the organization staging the debate invites each candidate who is eligible for matching payments from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and qualified for the ballot in a number of States such that the candidate is eligible to receive the minimum number of electoral votes necessary for election.

Introduced 1999-07-01 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2385 — To require that the General Accounting Office study and report on possible connections between the recurring incidence of violence by postal employees and workplace-related frustrations experienced by postal workers generally.

Introduced 1999-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2357 — To designate the United States Post Office located at 3675 Warrensville Center Road in Shaker Heights, Ohio, as the "Louise Stokes Post Office".

Introduced 1999-06-24 · Became Public Law No: 106-235.

Commemorations

HR 2313 — To restrict United States assistance for reconstruction efforts in Kosova to United States-produced articles and services.

Introduced 1999-06-22 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 2274 — To provide for the transfer of 10 percent of a State's apportionment of certain highway funds to the State's highway safety apportionment if the State does not suspend the driver's license of individuals under the age of 21 convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Introduced 1999-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2231 — Youngstown Community Center Development Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

Housing and Community Development

HR 2201 — To amend the independent counsel provisions of title 28, United States Code, to authorize the appointment of an independent counsel when the Attorney General determines that Department of Justice employees have engaged in certain conduct.

Introduced 1999-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2080 — Prisoner Transfer Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1901 — To designate the United States border station located in Pharr, Texas, as the "Kika de la Garza United States Border Station".

Introduced 1999-05-20 · Became Public Law No: 106-267.

Commemorations

HR 1618 — Housing Counseling Enhancement Act

Introduced 1999-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

Housing and Community Development

HR 1548 — To provide for a 3-judge division of the court to determine whether cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts should be tried in court.

Introduced 1999-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.

Law

HR 1517 — To provide for the test and evaluation by the Armed Forces of the Mobile Expeditionary Accurate Night Vision Compatible Portable Airfield Lighting System.

Introduced 1999-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Research and Development.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1425 — Kosovar Independence and Justice Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-04-14 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 1359 — To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse to be constructed at 10 East Commerce Street in Youngstown, Ohio, as the "Frank J. Battisti and Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

Introduced 1999-03-25 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Commemorations

HR 1240 — Professional Boxing Integrity Act

Introduced 1999-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Sports and Recreation

HR 809 — Federal Protective Service Reform Act of 2000

Introduced 1999-02-23 · Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Hearings held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 754 — Made in America Information Act

Introduced 1999-02-11 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Commerce

HR 628 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Armed Forces, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the United States Customs Service in the performance of border protection functions.

Introduced 1999-02-08 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E309)

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 608 — To require the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an audit of purchases of military clothing and related items during fiscal year 1998 by certain military installations of the Armey, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

Introduced 1999-02-04 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 502 — Fair Steel Trade Act

Introduced 1999-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 501 — Intercountry Adoption Services Provider Registration Act

Introduced 1999-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

International Affairs

HR 499 — Employee Ownership Enhancement Act

Introduced 1999-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 503 — To designate the Youngstown-Warren area of Ohio as an empowerment zone under subchapter U of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Introduced 1999-02-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 504 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require, in weighing the factors taken into account in the evaluation of applications for the designation of empowerment zones in urban areas under subchapter U of such Code, that the unemployment rate and poverty rate of an applicant together be given half the weight.

Introduced 1999-02-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 424 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the mandatory retirement age for members of the Capitol Police be increased from 57 to 60.

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 52 — To redesignate the naval facility located in Gricignano d'Aversa, Italy, and known as the Naples Support Site, as the "Thomas M. Foglietta Support Site".

Introduced 1999-01-06 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Commemorations

HJRES 40 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the budgetary treatment of the Federal programs currently known as the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program and the hospital insurance program.

Introduced 1999-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 442 — Calling upon the President to take certain actions regarding imports of steel products from certain countries.

Introduced 2000-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HRES 316 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued honoring William Holmes McGuffey, author of the McGuffey Readers.

Introduced 1999-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.

Commemorations

HRES 96 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a two-thirds vote on any bill or joint resolution that either authorizes the President to enter into a trade agreement that is implemented pursuant to fast-track procedures or that implements a trade agreement pursuant to such procedures.

Introduced 1999-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

HCONRES 278 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 19th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.

Introduced 2000-03-13 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congress

HCONRES 255 — Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Federal spending on veterans programs and allocation of funds received by the Federal Government for claims arising from smoking-related illnesses or an increased risk of smoking-related illnesses.

Introduced 2000-02-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HCONRES 202 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the Capitol Police Board should exercise the authority granted to it under law to exempt members of the United States Capitol Police with good service records from mandatory separation from employment at 57 years of age.

Introduced 1999-10-20 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HCONRES 44 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 18th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.

Introduced 1999-03-08 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congress

HCONRES 9 — Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of the Albanian People of Kosova to self-determination and independence from the repressive, authoritarian, and barbaric Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1999-01-06 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E16)

International Affairs

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Introduced 1986-09-25 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1986-08-15 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1986-09-12 · Point of Order Sustained Against Amendment in Committee of the Whole.

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Introduced 1986-08-05 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 1986-07-30 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 133 - 281 (Record Vote No: 268).

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Introduced 1986-07-30 · Point of Order Sustained Against Amendment in Committee of the Whole.

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Introduced 1986-08-05 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 241 - 163 (Record Vote No: 283).

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Introduced 1986-06-12 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1985-11-06 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 5556 — A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to impose the death penalty or life imprisonment for violations involving 10 or more kilograms of certain controlled substances.

Introduced 1986-09-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5557 — A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to impose the death penalty or life imprisonment for murder in the course of a controlled substances related pattern of racketeering activity and for murder of a law enforcement officer in the course of a controlled substances violation.

Introduced 1986-09-18 · See H.R.5484.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5376 — A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code to prevent the rejection of contracts, whether executory or not, that provide hospitalization and health benefits to current or former employees of the debtor.

Introduced 1986-08-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 5298 — A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code to prevent the rejection of executory contracts that provide hospitalization and health benefits to current or former employees of the debtor.

Introduced 1986-07-31 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 5201 — Taser Gun Prohibition Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-07-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4705 — Armed Drug Offenders' Penalties Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-04-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4436 — A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve safety on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways by transferring rearward, to other internal axle groups, a part of the load weight carried on the steering axle of a three axle truck-tractor and triaxle semi-trailer.

Introduced 1986-03-18 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From OMB.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4052 — A bill to require the President to submit a report on the national emergency with respect to Nicaragua, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1986-01-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 3961 — Highway Safety Initiative Act

Introduced 1985-12-16 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT, OMB.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3803 — Truth in Import Advertising Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-11-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Commerce

HR 3769 — National Substance Abuse Education Act

Introduced 1985-11-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.

Education

HR 3306 — Emergency Home Foreclosure Relief Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-09-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Housing and Community Development

HR 2985 — A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to increase the Federal share payable for highway projects for installation of guardrails and other safety appurtenances.

Introduced 1985-07-11 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3051 — A bill to deny an investment tax credit and accelerated cost recovery for any property not made in the United States and having less than 85 percent domestic content, except property for which there is no substitute having not been made in the United States with at least 85 percent domestic content.

Introduced 1985-07-18 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2953 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a refundable tax credit for individuals who purchase a new, domestically manufactured motor vehicle which has at least 85 percent domestic content.

Introduced 1985-07-10 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2954 — Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-07-10 · See H.R.5484.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2881 — Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-06-26 · See H.R.5484.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2570 — A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to limit eligibility for block grants under part D of such title to States in which owners of firearms are required to register such firearms with local law enforcement agencies.

Introduced 1985-05-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1914 — A bill to discourage domestic corporations from establishing foreign manufacturing subsidiaries in order to avoid Federal taxes by including in gross income of United States shareholders in foreign corporations the retained earnings of any such subsidiary which are attributable to manufacturing operations in runaway plants or tax havens, to provide that revenue from taxes imposed on such income shall be used to reduce the public debt and provide assistance to economically depressed areas, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-04-02 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1519 — A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to review a study of the Army Corps of Engineers concerning construction of a canal connecting Lake Erie and the Ohio River, Ohio and Pennsylvania, for the purpose of determining the feasibility of constructing that canal.

Introduced 1985-03-07 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Army.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1429 — A bill for the relief of Mishleen Earle.

Introduced 1985-03-05 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 1328 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to make necessary repairs to the Milton Dam in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Introduced 1985-02-27 · See H.R.6.

Water Resources Development

HR 1327 — A bill to provide for proceedings by the Federal Communications Commission regarding the assignment of a particular channel in the citizen band radio service for use by neighborhood watch programs.

Introduced 1985-02-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 994 — Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-02-06 · See H.R.5484.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Introduced 1988-07-06 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1988-06-09 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1988-06-02 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1988-06-03 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1988-04-29 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 131 - 229 (Record Vote No: 82).

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Introduced 1987-11-18 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 57 - 366 (Record Vote No: 438).

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Introduced 1987-11-18 · Point of Order Sustained Against Amendment in Committee of the Whole.

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Introduced 1987-07-09 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1987-07-08 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1987-07-13 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote.

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Introduced 1987-06-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1987-06-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1987-06-10 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1987-05-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1987-04-23 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 5441 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to carry out certain highway demonstration projects in the State of Ohio.

Introduced 1988-09-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5308 — A bill to prohibit law enforcement Federal financial assistance to States that do not have in effect a law that permits imposition of the death penalty, and requires imposition of the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole, for any conviction of premeditated murder and for any conviction of murdering a law enforcement officer under certain circumstances.

Introduced 1988-09-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5172 — Jobs Relocation Incentives Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-08-04 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5087 — A bill to amend the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act relating to transportation of hazardous materials in the vicinity of bodies of water which serve as sources of drinking water, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1988-07-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4715 — Show Horse Protection Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-05-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Animals

HR 4546 — Harriet Taylor Upton National Historic Site Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-05-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3883 — Air Travel Rights for Blind Individuals Act

Introduced 1988-01-28 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3756 — A bill to prohibit the procurement of goods and services by Federal agencies from Japanese sources, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1987-12-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3557 — Federal Procurement Protest Reform Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-10-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3458 — A bill to authorize assistance for opposition civilian democratic forces in Nicaragua.

Introduced 1987-10-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 3039 — A bill to prohibit United States naval escorts for Kuwaiti tankers unless Kuwait agrees to allow the United States to base mine-sweeping helicopters in Kuwait.

Introduced 1987-07-29 · Executive Comment Received From State.

International Affairs

HR 2926 — A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize grants for closed-circuit televising of the testimony of children who are victims of abuse.

Introduced 1987-07-13 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2927 — A bill to designate the Federal courthouse being constructed at 129 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio, as the "Thomas D. Lambros Federal Courthouse".

Introduced 1987-07-13 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2856 — Drug Traffickers Death Penalty Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-06-30 · See H.R.5210.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2581 — A bill to amend title 32, United States Code, to authorize Federal support of State defense forces.

Introduced 1987-06-02 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2461 — A bill for the relief of Milena Mesin and Bozena Mesin.

Introduced 1987-05-18 · Became Private Law No: 100-39.

Private Legislation

HR 2307 — Emergency Homeownership Counseling Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-05-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Housing and Community Development

HR 2268 — Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Reform Amendments Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-05-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.

Labor and Employment

HR 2267 — A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to exclude from income, for purposes of determining eligibility and benefits, certain funds used for textbooks, supplies, and transportation incidental to attending postsecondary institutions and schools for the handicapped.

Introduced 1987-05-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.

Agriculture and Food

HR 2190 — IRS Administrative Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-04-28 · Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4333.

Taxation

HR 2226 — Buy American Amendments of 1987

Introduced 1987-04-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2195 — A bill for the relief of Charles Carney.

Introduced 1987-04-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Private Legislation

HR 2227 — A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that bankruptcy judges receive the same salary as district court judges.

Introduced 1987-04-29 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Law

HR 2132 — A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide the death penalty for civilian espionage.

Introduced 1987-04-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1914 — A bill to extend certain protections under title 11 of the United States Code, the Bankruptcy Code.

Introduced 1987-04-01 · See S.903.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 1886 — A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve safety on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways by transferring rearward, to other internal axle groups, a part of the load weight carried on the steering axle of a three axle truck-tractor and triaxle semitrailer.

Introduced 1987-03-31 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1488 — A bill to extend the period during which certain payments are required to be made for the benefit of retired former employees; and to amend title 11 of the United States Code to prevent the rejection of contracts, whether executory or not, that provide hospitalization and health benefits to current or former employees of the debtor.

Introduced 1987-03-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 1382 — Truth in Import Advertising Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-03-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

Commerce

HR 1198 — A bill to restore the authorization of appropriations for the general revenue sharing program.

Introduced 1987-02-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1189 — Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1987

Introduced 1987-02-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

Labor and Employment

HR 1014 — A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study of the feasibility of constructing a canal connecting Lake Ontario and the Erie Canal.

Introduced 1987-02-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

Water Resources Development

HR 943 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the investment tax credit and to deny an investment tax credit and accelerated cost recovery for property made outside the United States having less than 65 percent United States content and for which there is a substitute having 65 percent or more United States content.

Introduced 1987-02-03 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 942 — A bill to prohibit further launches of the space shuttle until improved safety features have been developed and installed.

Introduced 1987-02-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 905 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes on the purchase of a domestically-produced automobile.

Introduced 1987-01-29 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 761 — A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code to prevent the rejection of contracts, whether executory or not, that provide hospitalization and health benefits to current or former employees of the debtor.

Introduced 1987-01-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 762 — Taser Gun Prohibition Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-01-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 736 — A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve safety on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways by transferring rearward, to other internal axle groups, a part of the load weight carried on the steering axle of a three axle truck-tractor and triaxle semi-trailer.

Introduced 1987-01-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 606 — A bill to discourage domestic corporations from establishing foreign manufacturing subsidiaries in order to avoid Federal taxes by including in gross income of United States shareholders in foreign corporations the retained earnings of any such subsidiary which are attributable to manufacturing operations in runaway plants or tax havens.

Introduced 1987-01-08 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 261 — A bill to provide for proceedings by the Federal Communications Commission regarding the assignment of a particular channel in the citizen band radio service for use by neighborhood watch programs.

Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HJRES 638 — A joint resolution designating December 15, 1988, as "National Arab American Day".

Introduced 1988-08-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Commemorations

HRES 313 — A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the proposed treaty with the Soviet Union for the reduction of intermediate-range nuclear forces in Europe is deficient.

Introduced 1987-11-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

International Affairs