Status:
Passed House on 4/25/08

Introduced:
4/23/08

H.Amdt.1016 - Amendment to H.R.5819
Congresswoman Sutton offered an amendment to H.R. 5819, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act. The amendment requires agencies that administer Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs to give priority in consideration to pressing transportation and infrastructure research activities. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 4/25/08

Introduced:
4/23/08

H.Amdt.1015 - Amendment to H.R.5819
Congresswoman Sutton offered an amendment to H.R. 5819, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act. The amendment ensures that veterans will be given priority when applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 4/25/08

Introduced:
4/23/08

H.Amdt.1008 - Amendment to H.R.5819
Congresswoman Sutton and Congressman Leonard Boswell offered an amendment to H.R. 5819, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act. The amendment would give priority to small business grant applications from companies located in areas that have lost a major source of employment. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 4/15/08

Introduced:
4/15/08

H.Res.1102 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 5719
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res.1102, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008. H.R. 5719 would streamline the tax filing process while improving outreach to taxpayers. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 4/3/08

Introduced:
4/3/08

H.Res.1071 - The Resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 4847
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res.1071, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 4847, the United States Fire Administration Reauthorization (USFA) Act of 2008. H.R. 4847 extends the USFA authorization and authorizes funding for USFA for fiscal years 2009-2012, also providing training and support for firefighters. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 11/15/07

Introduced:
11/15/07

H.Amdt. 916 - Amendment to H.R. 3915
Congresswoman Sutton offered an amendment to H.R. 3915, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007. The amendment would require loan creditors or servicers to provide a written notice to consumers with hybrid adjustable rate mortgages six months before their interest rates are due to reset. This notice would provide borrowers with information on the interest rate that would apply after reset, as well as information on local HUD-approved housing counseling agencies where they could seek help. | More About this Bill

Status:
In Committee on 12/19/07

Introduced:
12/19/07

H.R. 4926 - The Josh Miller HEARTS Act
Congresswoman Sutton introduced H.R. 4926, the Josh Miller HEARTS Act. H.R. 4926 would create a grant program to ensure that every elementary and secondary school across the country can obtain an automated external defibrillator. The bill has been endorsed by a number of the nation's premiere advocacy organizations, including the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, International Association of Fire Fighters and the National Education Association. | Cosponsors | More About this Bill

Status:
In Committee on 12/10/07

Introduced:
9/27/07

H.R. 3705 - The Fair Disclosure for Homeowners Act of 2007
Congresswoman Sutton introduced H.R. 3705, the Fair Disclosure for Homeowners Act of 2007. H.R. 3705 amends the Truth in Lending Act to require notice to consumers of an upcoming adjustment or reset date with respect to hybrid adjustable mortgages, among other things. | Cosponsors | More About this Bill

Status:
In Committee on 9/25/07

Introduced:
9/5/07

H.R. 3666 - The Foreclosure Prevention and Home Ownership Protection Act
Congresswoman Sutton introduced H.R. 3666, the Foreclosure and Home Ownership Protection Act. H.R. 3666 establishes a bipartisan commission to perform a comprehensive examination of the current foreclosure and mortgage lending crisis and to make recommendations for legislative and regulatory changes to address such problems. | Cosponsors | More About this Bill

Status:
In Committee on 9/10/07

Introduced:
9/10/07

H.R. 3219 - The Dog Fighting Prohibition Act
Congresswoman Sutton introduced H.R. 3219, the Dog Fight Prohibition Act. H.R. 3219 amends the Animal Welfare Act to make it unlawful to: (1) knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in, or knowingly attend, a dog fighting venture; and (2) knowingly sell, buy, possess, train, transport, deliver, or receive for purposes of transportation any dog or other animal for the purposes of having the dog, animal, or offspring of the dog or other animal participate in a dog fighting venture. Provides for imprisonment for up to five years for violations. The bill has been endorsed by The Humane Society. | Cosponsors | More About this Bill

Status:
In Committee on 5/16/07

Introduced:
5/16/07

H.R. 2198 - The Contractor Accountability Act
Congresswoman Sutton introduced H.R. 2198, the Contractor Accountability Act. H.R. 2198 requires the head of each federal agency to annually report to Congress on each covered contract or order awarded or issued by the agency during the year. | Cosponsors | More About this Bill

Status:
In Committee on 5/1/07

Introduced:
5/1/07

H.R. 2099 - The Protect Consumers Act of 2007
Congresswoman Sutton introduced H.R. 2099, which authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to order a mandatory recall of any product that is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration when it it is determined that such a recall is necessary. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 2/26/08

Introduced:
2/26/08

H.Res. 974 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 3521
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 974, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 3521, the Public Housing Management Improvement Act of 2007. H.R. 3521 improves the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 2/6/08

Introduced:
2/6/08

H.Res. 956 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 4137
Congresswoman introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 965, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 4137. H.R. 4137 amends and extends the Higher Education Act of 1965. | More About this Bill

Status:
In Committee on 1/16/08

Introduced:
1/16/08

H.Res. 926 - Recognizing the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy
Congresswoman Sutton introduced H.Res. 926, which recognizes: (1) the relationship between free trade agreements and the increase of imports; (2) that adoption of additional trade agreements will likely significantly increase the number of products and food our nation imports; (3) that current U.S. trade policies must be improved to adequately ensure the safety of imported food and products; (4) the link between current U.S. trade policies and the increase in tainted imported food and unsafe products; (5) that the percentage of food imports currently inspected by the United States is inadequate and poses a risk to American families; and (6) the need to ensure the safety of imported food before additional trade agreements are ratified. In addition, the bill encourages: (1) federal agencies charged with keeping imported food safe to step up inspections; and (2) greater vigilance by federal agencies in ensuring imported products and food are safe. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 10/22/07

Introduced:
10/22/07

H.Res. 765 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 1483
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 765, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 1483. H.R. 1483 amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for certain national heritage areas. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 10/2/07

Introduced:
10/2/07

H.Res. 702 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 2740
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 702, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 2740. H.R. 2740 requires accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 10/2/07

Introduced:
10/2/07

H.Res. 701 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 928
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 701, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 928. H.R. 928 amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General, and for other purposes. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 9/25/07

Introduced:
9/25/07

H.Res. 678 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 2693
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 678, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 2693. H.R. 2693 directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard of regulating worker exposure to diacetyl. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 9/6/07

Introduced:
9/6/07

H.Res. 637 - Resolution providing for the consideration of the conference report for H.R.2669
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed floor debate on H.Res. 637, the resolution leading to the passage of the conference report for H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 8/1/07

Introduced:
8/1/07

H.Res. 602 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 2272
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 602, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 2272, the America COMPETES Act. H.R. 2272 invests in innovation through research and development and improves the competitiveness of the United States. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 7/30/07

Introduced:
7/30/07

H.Res. 579 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 2831
Congresswoman Sutton introduced H.Res. 203, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 2831, the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. H.R. 2831 amended title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Act occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 7/10/07

Introduced:
7/10/07

H.Res. 531 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 2669
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 531, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007. H.R. 2669 increases college financial aid by $18 billion over 5 years, increasing the number of Pell Grant recipients receive from $4,050 to $5,200. H.R. 2669 provided the largest single increase in college aid since the G.I. Bill was signed in 1944, and the President signed H.R. 2669 into law in September 2007. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 5/17/07

Introduced:
5/17/07

H.Res. 409 - Resolution providing for the consideration of S.Con.Res.21
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 409, the resolution leading to the passage of S.Con.Res.21, the fiscal year 2008 Budget Conference Report. S.Con.Res.21 sets forth a fiscally responsible budget that made the needs of low to middle income Americans its highest priority. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 5/1/07

Introduced:
5/1/07

H.Res. 350 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 1868
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 350, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 1868, the Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007. H.R. 1868 authorizes appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010, and for other purposes. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 4/26/07

Introduced:
4/26/07

H.Res. 331 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 249
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 331, the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 249. H.R. 249 amends the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 3/27/07

Introduced:
3/27/07

H.Res. 275 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.Con.Res. 99
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed floor debate on H.Res. 275, the resolution leading to the passage of H.Con.Res. 99, the budget for fiscal year 2008. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 2/28/07

Introduced:
2/28/07

H.Res. 203 - Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 800
Congresswoman Sutton introduced and managed the floor debate on H.Res. 203. the resolution leading to the passage of H.R. 800, the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee Free Choice Act helps to end years of discrimination against workers who simply wish to be able to bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. | More About this Bill

Status:
Passed House on 7/30/07

Introduced:
5/7/07

H.Con.Res.143 - Honoring the 50th anniversary of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Congresswoman Sutton introduced H.Con.Res.143, a concurrent resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, OH. | Cosponsors | More About this Bill