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1. H.CON.RES.10 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that the tax give away since 2001 to the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans should be repealed and those monies instead invested in vital programs to relieve the growing burden on the working poor and to alleviate poverty in America.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2. H.CON.RES.19 : Affirming the sense of Congress regarding the obligation of the United States to improve the lives of the 36,950,000 Americans living in poverty and the 15,928,000 of those who live in extreme poverty.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/9/2007)      Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

3. H.CON.RES.35 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/18/2007)      Cosponsors (40)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

4. H.CON.RES.75 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies end this practice.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] (introduced 2/27/2007)      Cosponsors (63)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/27/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

5. 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.
Sponsor: Rep Spratt, John M., Jr. [SC-5] (introduced 3/23/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Budget
House Reports: 110-69
Latest Major Action: 3/29/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 212).
Note: For further action see S.Con.Res. 21.

6. H.CON.RES.161 : Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Dr. King's Launching of the Poor People's Campaign and Organization of the Poor People's Army.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 5/24/2007)      Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

7. H.CON.RES.181 : Recognizing and commending all volunteers and other persons who provide support to the families and children of members of the Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are deployed in service to the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Ortiz, Solomon P. [TX-27] (introduced 6/28/2007)      Cosponsors (36)
Committees: House Armed Services; Senate Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

8. H.CON.RES.198 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of those persons, groups and communities that are impoverished, disadvantaged or otherwise in poverty.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 8/1/2007)      Cosponsors (83)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

9. H.CON.RES.232 : It is the Sense of the Congress that the confidentiality mandates for minors should be removed from family planning services programs operating under Title X of the Public Health Services Act and Medicaid.
Sponsor: Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] (introduced 10/10/2007)      Cosponsors (3)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 10/10/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

10. H.CON.RES.247 : Expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in health programs that alleviate disease and poverty, and reduce premature death in developing nations, especially through programs that combat high levels of infectious disease, improve children's and women's health, decrease malnutrition, reduce unintended pregnancies, fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, encourage healthy behaviors, and strengthen health care capacity.
Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 11/6/2007)      Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 11/6/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

11. H.CON.RES.258 : Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 1429.
Sponsor: Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] (introduced 11/14/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 11/14/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

12. H.CON.RES.265 : Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 12/4/2007)      Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 12/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

13. H.CON.RES.303 : Recognizing the importance of autism awareness, supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.
Sponsor: Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] (introduced 2/25/2008)      Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Education and Labor; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

14. H.CON.RES.312 : Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Sponsor: Rep Spratt, John M., Jr. [SC-5] (introduced 3/7/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Budget
House Reports: 110-543
Latest Major Action: 5/14/2008 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1190, H. Con. Res. 312 is laid on the table.
Note: For further action see S.Con.Res. 70.

15. H.CON.RES.327 : Congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment and contributions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 4/15/2008)      Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/15/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

16. H.CON.RES.353 : Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 5/16/2008)      Cosponsors (47)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

17. H.CON.RES.418 : Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Project SEED Program.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] (introduced 9/17/2008)      Cosponsors (4)
Committees: House Science and Technology
Latest Major Action: 9/17/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

18. H.RES.175 : Honoring the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy for 175 years of ministry, service, and efforts toward helping individuals, especially women and children, overcome challenges that keep them from living full and dignified lives.
Sponsor: Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] (introduced 2/16/2007)      Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/16/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

19. H.RES.179 : Expressing support for a National Foster Parents Day.
Sponsor: Rep Boyda, Nancy E. [KS-2] (introduced 2/16/2007)      Cosponsors (62)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/23/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 245).

20. H.RES.196 : Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.
Sponsor: Rep Blumenauer, Earl [OR-3] (introduced 2/27/2007)      Cosponsors (26)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/17/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 215).

21. H.RES.263 : Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity for Congress to improve the foster care system throughout the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Cardoza, Dennis A. [CA-18] (introduced 3/23/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Ways and Means; House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

22. H.RES.299 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should increase public awareness of child abuse and neglect and should continue to work with the States to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect through such programs as the Child Welfare Services and Promoting Safe and Stable Families programs.
Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] (introduced 4/17/2007)      Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 4/24/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 250).

23. H.RES.335 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public health priority and the recommendations of the Lung Cancer Progress Review Group of the National Cancer Institute.
Sponsor: Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23] (introduced 4/24/2007)      Cosponsors (81)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 11/13/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

24. H.RES.527 : Recognizing the month of November as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month".
Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] (introduced 6/28/2007)      Cosponsors (9)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

25. H.RES.621 : Recognizing the community development block grant program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and its role as the Nation's largest and most visible source of financial assistance to support State- and local government-directed neighborhood revitalization, housing rehabilitation, and economic development activities.
Sponsor: Rep Waters, Maxine [CA-35] (introduced 8/3/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

26. H.RES.670 : Recognizing College Summit for its achievements in increasing the college enrollment rate of low-income students, and encouraging the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to determine how the Federal Government can support the efforts of College Summit.
Sponsor: Rep Clyburn, James E. [SC-6] (introduced 9/24/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 10/17/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

27. H.RES.681 : To express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Medicare national coverage determination on the treatment of anemia in cancer patients.
Sponsor: Rep Cohen, Steve [TN-9] (introduced 9/25/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 11/8/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

28. H.RES.707 : Honoring the 50th anniversary of Althea Gibson's championship at Wimbledon and Forest Hills, and honoring the life and legacy of a teacher, daughter, and internationally acclaimed athlete who defied the boundaries of race, class, and gender.
Sponsor: Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] (introduced 10/2/2007)      Cosponsors (10)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

29. H.RES.733 : Recognizing the importance of improving the high school graduation rate of foster youth.
Sponsor: Rep Weller, Jerry [IL-11] (introduced 10/10/2007)      Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 10/10/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

30. H.RES.789 : Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing services for foster children.
Sponsor: Rep Bachmann, Michele [MN-6] (introduced 11/1/2007)      Cosponsors (63)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/14/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 322).

31. H.RES.1013 : Expressing the sense of Congress that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance.
Sponsor: Rep Moore, Gwen [WI-4] (introduced 3/4/2008)      Cosponsors (43)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 3/5/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

32. H.RES.1022 : Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
Sponsor: Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23] (introduced 3/5/2008)      Cosponsors (122)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

33. H.RES.1032 : Recognizing former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and honoring him for his years of commitment to the city of Green Bay and the State of Wisconsin, and his extensive charitable activities in Wisconsin and his home State of Mississippi.
Sponsor: Rep Kagen, Steve [WI-8] (introduced 3/10/2008)      Cosponsors (8)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/10/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

34. H.RES.1078 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to peace and prosperity.
Sponsor: Rep Ellison, Keith [MN-5] (introduced 4/3/2008)      Cosponsors (20)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/3/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

35. H.RES.1185 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should recognize the important contributions of Americans who serve as foster parents and, in doing so, unselfishly open their homes and family lives to children in need.
Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] (introduced 5/8/2008)      Cosponsors (11)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

36. H.RES.1208 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that youth who age out of foster care should be given special care and attention.
Sponsor: Rep Lewis, John [GA-5] (introduced 5/19/2008)      Cosponsors (4)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

37. H.RES.1311 : Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
Sponsor: Rep Fattah, Chaka [PA-2] (introduced 6/26/2008)      Cosponsors (74)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/22/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1 (Roll no. 513).

38. H.RES.1332 : Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs, and encouraging employers to increase employment of former foster youth.
Sponsor: Rep Cardoza, Dennis A. [CA-18] (introduced 7/10/2008)      Cosponsors (36)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

39. H.RES.1413 : Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program.
Sponsor: Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] (introduced 8/1/2008)      Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 9/26/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

40. H.J.RES.35 : Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [IL-2] (introduced 2/13/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/1/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

41. H.J.RES.49 : Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid Program.
Sponsor: Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] (introduced 9/11/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 9/11/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

42. H.J.RES.78 : Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid Program.
Sponsor: Rep Ellison, Keith [MN-5] (introduced 3/13/2008)      Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

43. H.R.20 : To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis.
Sponsor: Rep Rush, Bobby L. [IL-1] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (130)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
House Reports: 110-375
Latest Major Action: 10/16/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

44. H.R.25 : To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.
Sponsor: Rep Linder, John [GA-7] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (72)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

45. H.R.36 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage teachers to pursue teaching math and science subjects at elementary and secondary schools.
Sponsor: Rep Ehlers, Vernon J. [MI-3] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

46. H.R.42 : To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to continue in effect and expand the Lifeline Assistance Program and the Link Up Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Velazquez, Nydia M. [NY-12] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (13)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

47. H.R.44 : To preserve affordable housing opportunities for low-income families, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Velazquez, Nydia M. [NY-12] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (13)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

48. H.R.45 : To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to community-based organizations and local redevelopment agencies operating in low-income communities to promote increased access to and consumption of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and other healthy foods among residents of such communities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Velazquez, Nydia M. [NY-12] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Agriculture; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

49. H.R.51 : To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the cap on Medicaid payments for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa and to adjust the Medicaid statutory matching rate for those territories.
Sponsor: Rep Christensen, Donna M. [VI] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

50. H.R.54 : To expand the eligibility of individuals to qualify for loan forgiveness for teachers in order to provide additional incentives for teachers currently employed or seeking employment in economically depressed rural areas, Territories, and Indian Reservations.
Sponsor: Rep Christensen, Donna M. [VI] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

51. H.R.56 : To extend the supplemental security income benefits program to Guam and the United States Virgin Islands.
Sponsor: Rep Christensen, Donna M. [VI] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/11/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.

52. H.R.66 : To establish the SouthEast Crescent Authority, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 5/3/2007 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

53. H.R.120 : To reform Federal procedures relating to intercountry adoption.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Jo Ann [VA-1] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

54. H.R.144 : To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to allow States and localities to provide primary and preventive care to all individuals.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

55. H.R.153 : To provide that no more than 50 percent of funding made available under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 for any fiscal year be provided for home heating purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

56. H.R.163 : To make permanent marriage penalty relief.
Sponsor: Rep Jindal, Bobby [LA-1] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

57. H.R.166 : To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reform funding for the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Agriculture
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

58. H.R.171 : To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for assistance in hiring additional school-based mental health and student service providers.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

59. H.R.173 : To protect innocent elderly and disabled tenants in public housing and housing assisted under the rental assistance program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 from eviction by reason of criminal activity.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

60. H.R.174 : To reauthorize the public and assisted housing drug elimination program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

61. H.R.201 : To authorize 150,000 incremental vouchers for tenant-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to help meet the housing needs of low-income families.
Sponsor: Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

62. H.R.202 : To authorize the renewal of tenant-based rental assistance vouchers under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.
Sponsor: Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

63. H.R.206 : To amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to provide greater access to the food stamp program by reducing duplicative and burdensome administrative requirements, authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to certain community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger groups for the purpose of establishing and implementing a Beyond the Soup Kitchen Pilot Program for certain socially and economically disadvantaged populations, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (4)
Committees: House Agriculture
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

64. H.R.208 : To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand the fruit and vegetable pilot program to 5 States, including New York, and to include Head Start programs.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 6/27/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

65. H.R.209 : To authorize the appropriation of funds to be used to recruit, hire, and train 100,000 new classroom paraprofessionals in order to improve educational achievement for children.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

66. H.R.210 : To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to waive the requirement for proof of citizenship during first year of life for children born in the United States to a Medicaid-eligible mother.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

67. H.R.213 : To provide discretionary authority to an immigration judge to determine that an alien parent of a United States citizen child should not be ordered removed from the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

68. H.R.244 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income for certain education and training expenses, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Weller, Jerry [IL-11] (introduced 1/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/5/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

69. H.R.257 : To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals reimbursed under the Medicare system to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching, including procedures for identifying all infant patients in the hospital in a manner that ensures that it will be evident if infants are missing from the hospital.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 1/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means; House Judiciary; House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

70. H.R.259 : To provide for the establishment of a task force within the Bureau of Justice Statistics to gather information about, study, and report to the Congress regarding, incidents of abandonment of infant children.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 1/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Judiciary; House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

71. H.R.280 : To establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Susan A. [CA-53] (introduced 1/5/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

72. H.R.290 : To prevent ineligibility for supplemental security income benefits by reason of an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
Sponsor: Rep English, Phil [PA-3] (introduced 1/5/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/18/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.

73. H.R.292 : To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reform funding for the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] (introduced 1/5/2007)      Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Agriculture
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

74. H.R.326 : To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require that each State plan for medical assistance under Medicaid provide that the financial participation of the State is 100 percent of the non-Federal share of expenditures under the plan.
Sponsor: Rep Butterfield, G. K. [NC-1] (introduced 1/9/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

75. H.R.337 : To eliminate the unfair and disadvantageous treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay under the supplemental security income benefits program.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Susan A. [CA-53] (introduced 1/9/2007)      Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/18/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.

76. H.R.352 : To require poverty impact statements for certain legislation.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/9/2007)      Cosponsors (20)
Committees: House Rules; House Budget
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

77. H.R.362 : To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] (introduced 1/10/2007)      Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Science and Technology; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
House Reports: 110-85
Latest Major Action: 4/25/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

78. H.R.393 : To require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the favorable treatment afforded combat pay under the earned income tax credit, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 1/10/2007)      Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Armed Services; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 2/26/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

79. H.R.403 : To amend section 12(c) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exempt residents of public housing who are determined by the Veterans Administration to be permanently and totally disabled from the requirement to perform community service.
Sponsor: Rep Carson, Julia [IN-7] (introduced 1/11/2007)      Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 4/11/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

80. H.R.410 : To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of primary care physicians serving health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 1/11/2007)      Cosponsors (40)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

81. H.R.426 : To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States that provide Medicaid prescription drug coverage to cover drugs medically necessary to treat obesity.
Sponsor: Rep Towns, Edolphus [NY-10] (introduced 1/11/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

82. H.R.427 : To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to assure coverage for legal immigrant children and pregnant women under the Medicaid Program and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Sponsor: Rep Towns, Edolphus [NY-10] (introduced 1/11/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

83. H.R.451 : To expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] (introduced 1/12/2007)      Cosponsors (41)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

84. H.R.458 : To repeal the requirements under the United States Housing Act of 1937 for residents of public housing to engage in community service and to complete economic self-sufficiency programs.
Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 1/12/2007)      Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 4/11/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

85. H.R.464 : To provide for the provision by hospitals receiving Federal funds through the Medicare Program or Medicaid Program of emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault.
Sponsor: Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] (introduced 1/12/2007)      Cosponsors (104)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

86. H.R.470 : To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for continuity of Medicare prescription drug coverage for full-benefit dual eligible individuals, for Medicare prescription drug coverage of benzodiazepines and off-label uses of certain prescription drugs and biological products, for optional Medicaid coverage of Medicare prescription drug cost-sharing for full-benefit dual eligible individuals, and for authorization to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive certain determinations denying Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Sponsor: Rep Wilson, Heather [NM-1] (introduced 1/12/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

87. H.R.472 : To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to address the issues of college affordability and transparency.
Sponsor: Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [CA-25] (introduced 1/16/2007)      Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

88. H.R.473 : To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement benefit programs and ensure a sound fiscal future for the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] (introduced 1/16/2007)      Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Budget; House Rules
Latest Major Action: 1/16/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

89. H.R.489 : To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform entitlement benefit programs and ensure a sound fiscal future for the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep McHenry, Patrick T. [NC-10] (introduced 1/16/2007)      Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Budget; House Rules
Latest Major Action: 1/16/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

90. H.R.491 : To provide for the mandatory revocation of passports of individuals who are more than $5,000 in arrears in child support payments.
Sponsor: Rep Moore, Dennis [KS-3] (introduced 1/16/2007)      Cosponsors (23)
Committees: House Ways and Means; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/18/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.

91. H.R.502 : To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize assistance to improve security and promote economic development in Mexico.
Sponsor: Rep Cuellar, Henry [TX-28] (introduced 1/17/2007)      Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/17/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

92. H.R.532 : To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to increase the availability and affordability of quality child care services by creating incentives for older individuals to join the child care workforce, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lynch, Stephen F. [MA-9] (introduced 1/17/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

93. H.R.545 : To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that territories and Indian tribes are eligible to receive grants for confronting the use of methamphetamine.
Sponsor: Rep Udall, Tom [NM-3] (introduced 1/17/2007)      Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Judiciary; House Energy and Commerce
House Reports: 110-35 Part 1, 110-35 Part 2
Latest Major Action: 3/26/2007 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.

94. H.R.562 : To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient quality of care by establishing facility and patient criteria for long-term care hospitals and related improvements under the Medicare Program.
Sponsor: Rep English, Phil [PA-3] (introduced 1/18/2007)      Cosponsors (19)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/24/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

95. H.R.593 : To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide grants to promote innovative outreach and enrollment under the Medicaid and State children's health insurance programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Reichert, David G. [WA-8] (introduced 1/19/2007)      Cosponsors (3)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

96. H.R.610 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings, including owner-occupied residences.
Sponsor: Rep Carnahan, Russ [MO-3] (introduced 1/22/2007)      Cosponsors (23)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/22/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

97. H.R.611 : To eliminate the requirement that States collect Social Security numbers from applicants for recreational licenses.
Sponsor: Rep English, Phil [PA-3] (introduced 1/22/2007)      Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/22/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

98. H.R.614 : To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the cap on Medicaid payments for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
Sponsor: Rep Fortuno, Luis G. [PR] (introduced 1/22/2007)      Cosponsors (4)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

99. H.R.616 : To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for equity in the calculation of Medicare disproportionate share hospital payments for hospitals in Puerto Rico.
Sponsor: Rep Fortuno, Luis G. [PR] (introduced 1/22/2007)      Cosponsors (9)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/30/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

100. H.R.620 : To accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Olver, John W. [MA-1] (introduced 1/22/2007)      Cosponsors (136)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Science and Technology; House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 2/7/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

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