Democratic rep — IL, District 17

Recent Votes

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Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act

Dec 9, 2006 · Floor

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Pool and Spa Safety Act

Dec 9, 2006 · Floor

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Henry J. Hyde United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006

Dec 9, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.

Dec 9, 2006 · Floor

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To modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes.

Dec 9, 2006 · Floor

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Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006

Dec 8, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6406) to modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes.

Dec 8, 2006 · Floor

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To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an annual report and to provide notice to the public on congressional initiatives in funds authorized or made available to the Department of Defense.

Dec 8, 2006 · Floor

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Condemning in the strongest terms Iran's commitment to hold an international Holocaust denial conference on December 11-12, 2006.

Dec 8, 2006 · Floor

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Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006

Dec 8, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006

Dec 8, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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Expressing support for Lebanon's democratic institutions and condemning the recent terrorist assassination of Lebanese parliamentarian and Industry Minister Pierre Amine Gemayel.

Dec 8, 2006 · Floor

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Relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 6111) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax Court may review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief and to suspend the running on the period of limitations while such claims are pending.

Dec 8, 2006 · Floor

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Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5682) to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India.

Dec 8, 2006 · Floor

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Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposes.

Dec 7, 2006 · Floor

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Condemning the decision by the city of St. Denis, France, to name a street in honor of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the convicted murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner.

Dec 7, 2006 · Floor

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Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006

Dec 6, 2006 · Floor

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Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006

Dec 5, 2006 · Floor

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life.

Dec 5, 2006 · Floor

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Congratulating the St. Louis Cardinals on winning the 2006 World Series.

Nov 15, 2006 · Floor

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Financial Netting Improvements Act of 2006

Nov 15, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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STOP Act

Nov 14, 2006 · Floor

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law and to expand eligibility for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

Nov 14, 2006 · Floor

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To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Vietnam.

Nov 14, 2006 · Floor

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Pactola Reservoir Reallocation Authorization Act of 2005

Nov 14, 2006 · Floor

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To amend the National Trails System Act to update the feasibility and suitability study originally prepared for the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail and provide for the inclusion of new trail segments, land components, and campgrounds associated with that trail, and for other purposes.

Nov 14, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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SAFE Port Act

Sep 30, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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Wright Amendment Reform Act of 2006

Sep 30, 2006 · Floor

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Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4954) to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.

Sep 30, 2006 · Floor

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Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006

Sep 29, 2006 · Floor

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John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

Sep 29, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007

Sep 29, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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Military Commissions Act of 2006

Sep 29, 2006 · Floor

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Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Sep 29, 2006 · Floor

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Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Sep 29, 2006 · Floor

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Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5441) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3930) to authorize trial by military commission for violations of law of war, and for other purposes and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4772) to simplify and expedite access to the Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges under the United States Constitution have been deprived by final actions of Federal agencies or other governments officials or entities acting under color of State law, and for other purposes.

Sep 29, 2006 · Floor

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Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5441) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3930) to authorize trial by military commission for violations of law of war, and for other purposes and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4772) to simplify and expedite access to the Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges under the United States Constitution have been deprived by final actions of Federal agencies or other governments officials or entities acting under color of State law, and for other purposes.

Sep 29, 2006 · Floor

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Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006

Sep 29, 2006 · Floor

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Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act

Sep 29, 2006 · Floor

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Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act

Sep 29, 2006 · Floor

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SAFE Port Act

Sep 28, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5825) to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

Sep 28, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5825) to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

Sep 28, 2006 · Floor

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Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Sep 28, 2006 · Floor

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Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Sep 28, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Sep 28, 2006 · Floor

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Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Mark-to-Market Extension Act of 2006

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2006

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Nay

Military Commissions Act of 2006

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Yea

Military Commissions Act of 2006

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6166) to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes.

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6166) to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes.

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007

Sep 27, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Affirming support for the sovereignty and security of Lebanon and the Lebanese people.

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror, and for other purposes.

Sep 27, 2006 · Floor

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Supporting the appointment of a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan.

Sep 26, 2006 · Floor

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Calling on the President to take immediate steps to help improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific emphasis on civilian protection.

Sep 26, 2006 · Floor

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Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act of 2006

Sep 26, 2006 · Floor

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Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

Sep 26, 2006 · Floor

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Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006

Sep 26, 2006 · Floor

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and Reform Act of 2006

Sep 26, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 403) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.

Sep 26, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2679) to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to eliminate the chilling effect on the constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees.

Sep 26, 2006 · Floor

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, as the "Captain Christopher Petty Post Office Building".

Sep 25, 2006 · Floor

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New Hampshire Wilderness Act of 2006

Sep 25, 2006 · Floor

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New Hampshire Wilderness Act of 2006

Sep 25, 2006 · Floor

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Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2006

Sep 21, 2006 · Floor

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Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006

Sep 21, 2006 · Floor

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Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006

Sep 21, 2006 · Floor

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Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006

Sep 21, 2006 · Floor

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007

Sep 21, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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Community Protection Act of 2006

Sep 21, 2006 · Floor

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Nay

Community Protection Act of 2006

Sep 21, 2006 · Floor

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Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act

Sep 21, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4830) to amend chapter 27 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unauthorized construction, financing, or reckless permitting (on one's land) the construction or use of a tunnel or subterranean passageway between the United States and another country; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6094) to restore the Secretary of Homeland Security's authority to detain dangerous aliens, to ensure the removal of deportable criminal aliens, and combat alien gang crime; and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6095) to affirm the inherent authority of State and local law enforcement to assist in the enforcement of immigration laws, to provide for effective prosecution of alien smugglers, and to reform immigration litigation procedures.

Sep 21, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4830) to amend chapter 27 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unauthorized construction, financing, or reckless permitting (on one's land) the construction or use of a tunnel or subterranean passageway between the United States and another country; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6094) to restore the Secretary of Homeland Security's authority to detain dangerous aliens, to ensure the removal of deportable criminal aliens, and combat alien gang crime; and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6095) to affirm the inherent authority of State and local law enforcement to assist in the enforcement of immigration laws, to provide for effective prosecution of alien smugglers, and to reform immigration litigation procedures.

Sep 21, 2006 · Floor

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Condemning human rights abuses by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and expressing solidarity with the Iranian people.

Sep 20, 2006 · Floor

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Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006

Sep 20, 2006 · Floor

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Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006

Sep 20, 2006 · Floor

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Recognizing the centennial anniversary on August 5, 2006, of the Iranian constitution of 1906.

Sep 20, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4844) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require any individual who desires to register or re-register to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate State election official with proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States to prevent fraud in Federal elections, and for other purposes.

Sep 20, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4844) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require any individual who desires to register or re-register to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate State election official with proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States to prevent fraud in Federal elections, and for other purposes.

Sep 20, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4844) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require any individual who desires to register or re-register to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate State election official with proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States to prevent fraud in Federal elections, and for other purposes.

Sep 20, 2006 · Floor

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Condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha'is.

Sep 19, 2006 · Floor

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To recognize and honor the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of democratic ideals and their important contribution to the outcome of World War II.

Sep 19, 2006 · Floor

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Supporting the goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer by the year 2015.

Sep 19, 2006 · Floor

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 39-25 61st Street in Woodside, New York, as the "Thomas J. Manton Post Office Building".

Sep 14, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H.Res. 1000) providing for earmarking reform in the House of Representatives.

Sep 14, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H.Res. 1000) providing for earmarking reform in the House of Representatives.

Sep 14, 2006 · Floor

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Water Resources Development Act of 2006

Sep 14, 2006 · ResolvingDifferences

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Secure Fence Act of 2006

Sep 14, 2006 · Floor

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Secure Fence Act of 2006

Sep 14, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6061) to establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States.

Sep 14, 2006 · Floor

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Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2006

Sep 14, 2006 · Floor

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Sep 13, 2006 · Floor

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Restricting Indian Gaming to Homelands of Tribes Act of 2006

Sep 13, 2006 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 994) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Sep 13, 2006 · Floor

Sponsored Bills

Federal Locks and Lock and Dam Facilities Act of 2006

HR 5204 · 109th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge and accept responsibility for its sexual enslavement of young women, known to the world as "comfort women", during its colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II, and for other purposes.

HRES 759 · 109th Congress

Veterans' Choice of Representation Act

HR 4914 · 109th Congress

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide emergency assistance to homeless veterans and their families affected by Hurricane Katrina, and for other purposes.

HR 3727 · 109th Congress

To extend for persons affected by Hurricane Katrina the time for appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims of certain decisions of the Board of Veterans Appeals that are rendered during the period from June 1, 2005, through November 30, 2005.

HR 3670 · 109th Congress

Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual.

HCONRES 235 · 109th Congress

To provide that, for the period ending August 31, 2007, veterans affected by Hurricane Katrina shall have access to health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

HR 3666 · 109th Congress

Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Disease Research Act Amendments of 2005

HR 3550 · 109th Congress

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

HR 2959 · 109th Congress

For the relief of Diana Gecaj Engstrom.

HR 2902 · 109th Congress

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

HCONRES 170 · 109th Congress

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Montgomery GI Bill Improvements Act of 2005

HR 2248 · 109th Congress

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Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans Exposed to Traumatic Stressors Act of 2005

HR 1588 · 109th Congress

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the reporting fee payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to educational institutions for reports or certifications which such educational institutions are required by law or regulation to submit to the Secretary.

HR 1340 · 109th Congress

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Commemorating the service to the Nation during World War II of the African-American members of the United States Marine Corps who came to be known as the Montford Point Marines.

HCONRES 80 · 109th Congress

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Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Japan should formally issue a clear and unambiguous apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia and World War II, known to the world as "comfort women", and for other purposes.

HCONRES 68 · 109th Congress

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain individuals born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand.

HR 814 · 109th Congress

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Assured Funding for Veterans Health Care Act of 2005

HR 515 · 109th Congress

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To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the use of education benefits under the Reserve Montgomery GI Bill for licensing or certification tests.

HR 463 · 109th Congress

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Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans Exposed to Traumatic Stressors Act of 2004

HR 5244 · 108th Congress

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify certain additional diseases as establishing a presumption of service-connection when occurring in veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during active military, naval, or air service, and for other purposes.

HR 4172 · 108th Congress

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain individuals born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand.

HR 3987 · 108th Congress

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

HCONRES 365 · 108th Congress

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Veterans Home Loan Prepayment Protection Act of 2003

HR 3413 · 108th Congress

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Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2003

HR 3387 · 108th Congress

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Veterans Claims Procedures Improvement Act of 2003

HR 3392 · 108th Congress

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To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Selected Reserve the use of Reserve Montgomery GI Bill education benefits for payment for licensing or certification tests.

HR 3018 · 108th Congress

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Supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument known as the National Railroad Hall of Fame.

HRES 342 · 108th Congress

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 514 17th Street in Moline, Illinois, as the "David Bybee Post Office Building".

HR 2744 · 108th Congress

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Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Japan should formally issue a clear and unambiguous apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia and World War II, known to the world as "comfort women", and for other purposes.

HCONRES 226 · 108th Congress

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Veterans Nursing Home Care Act of 2003

HR 2445 · 108th Congress

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To authorize certain major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

HR 2349 · 108th Congress

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Assured Funding for Veterans Health Care Act of 2003

HR 2318 · 108th Congress

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To amend title 10, United States Code, to revise the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty in the Armed Forces to make that program mandatory for all separating members and to provide for the furnishing to such members of information about homelessness.

HR 1906 · 108th Congress

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the presumptions of service-connection relating to diseases and disabilities of former prisoners of war.

HR 1838 · 108th Congress

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Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunity Act of 2003

HR 1712 · 108th Congress

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Montgomery GI Bill Improvements Act of 2003

HR 1713 · 108th Congress

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Veterans Claims Continuation Act

HR 1681 · 108th Congress

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Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Improvement Act

HR 1374 · 108th Congress

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Disapproving the rule submitted to Congress by the Department of Veterans Affairs on January 22, 2003, with the title "VA Acquisition Regulation: Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Health-Care Resources".

HJRES 41 · 108th Congress

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Veterans Prescription Drug Benefits Act of 2003

HR 1309 · 108th Congress

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Selected Reserve Home Loan Equity Act

HR 1257 · 108th Congress

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Indigent Veteran Remembrance Act of 2003

HR 1256 · 108th Congress

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Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual.

HCONRES 56 · 108th Congress

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Disabled Servicemembers Adapted Housing Assistance Act of 2003

HR 761 · 108th Congress

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Agent Orange Veterans' Disabled Children's Benefits Act of 2003

HR 533 · 108th Congress

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