Spencer Bachus

Spencer Bachus

Republican rep — AL, District 6

Recent Votes

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John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act

Dec 12, 2014 · Floor

Yea

Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015

Dec 12, 2014 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

Supporting America's Charities Act

Dec 11, 2014 · Floor

Yea

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 83) to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to affordable, reliable energy, including increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.

Dec 11, 2014 · Floor

Yea

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014

Dec 10, 2014 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act

Dec 10, 2014 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

Dec 10, 2014 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014

Dec 10, 2014 · Floor

Yea

Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014

Dec 10, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 12, 2014, through January 3, 2015.

Dec 10, 2014 · Floor

Yea

California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014

Dec 9, 2014 · Floor

Nay

California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014

Dec 9, 2014 · Floor

Yea

Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

Dec 4, 2014 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014

Dec 4, 2014 · Floor

Nay

Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014

Dec 4, 2014 · Floor

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Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination.

Dec 4, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3979) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5759) to establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California.

Dec 4, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3979) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5759) to establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California.

Dec 4, 2014 · Floor

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ABLE Act of 2014

Dec 3, 2014 · Floor

Yea

Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014

Dec 3, 2014 · Floor

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Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014

Dec 3, 2014 · Floor

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Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014

Dec 3, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.

Dec 3, 2014 · Floor

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World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

Dec 2, 2014 · Floor

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Regulation D Study Act

Dec 2, 2014 · Floor

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No Social Security for Nazis Act

Dec 2, 2014 · Floor

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To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units.

Dec 2, 2014 · Floor

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May 31, 1918 Act Repeal Act

Dec 2, 2014 · Floor

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Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014

Dec 2, 2014 · Floor

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National Laboratories Mean National Security Act

Dec 2, 2014 · Floor

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Strengthening Domestic Nuclear Security Act of 2014

Dec 1, 2014 · Floor

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Not Voting

Promoting New Manufacturing Act

Nov 20, 2014 · Floor

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Not Voting

Promoting New Manufacturing Act

Nov 20, 2014 · Floor

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Yea

Secret Science Reform Act of 2014

Nov 19, 2014 · Floor

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Nay

Secret Science Reform Act of 2014

Nov 19, 2014 · Floor

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EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014

Nov 18, 2014 · Floor

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EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014

Nov 18, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1422) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4012) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 21, 2014, through November 28, 2014.

Nov 18, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1422) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4012) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 21, 2014, through November 28, 2014.

Nov 18, 2014 · Floor

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To amend the Act entitled "An Act to allow a certain parcel of land in Rockingham County, Virginia, to be used for a child care center" to remove the use restriction, and for other purposes.

Nov 17, 2014 · Floor

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To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Nov 14, 2014 · Floor

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To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Nov 14, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5682) to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Nov 13, 2014 · Floor

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Not Voting

Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014

Nov 12, 2014 · ResolvingDifferences

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American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act

Sep 18, 2014 · Floor

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Nay

American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act

Sep 18, 2014 · Floor

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Jobs for America Act

Sep 18, 2014 · Floor

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Not Voting

Jobs for America Act

Sep 18, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to remove Federal Government obstacles to the production of more domestic energy; to ensure transport of that energy reliably to businesses, consumers, and other end users; to lower the cost of energy to consumers; to enable manufacturers and other businesses to access domestically produced energy affordably and reliably in order to create and sustain more secure and well-paying American jobs; and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 22, 2014, through November 11, 2014.

Sep 18, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to remove Federal Government obstacles to the production of more domestic energy; to ensure transport of that energy reliably to businesses, consumers, and other end users; to lower the cost of energy to consumers; to enable manufacturers and other businesses to access domestically produced energy affordably and reliably in order to create and sustain more secure and well-paying American jobs; and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 22, 2014, through November 11, 2014.

Sep 18, 2014 · Floor

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Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015

Sep 17, 2014 · Floor

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Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015

Sep 17, 2014 · Floor

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A bill to amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.

Sep 17, 2014 · Floor

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To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers.

Sep 17, 2014 · Floor

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Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014

Sep 17, 2014 · Floor

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Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act

Sep 16, 2014 · Floor

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To clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and for other purposes.

Sep 16, 2014 · Floor

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Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act

Sep 16, 2014 · Floor

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Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014

Sep 16, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 124) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.

Sep 16, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 124) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.

Sep 16, 2014 · Floor

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Not Voting

To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.

Sep 15, 2014 · Floor

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Enhance Labeling, Accessing, and Branding of Electronic Licenses Act of 2014

Sep 11, 2014 · Floor

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Employee Health Care Protection Act of 2013

Sep 11, 2014 · Floor

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Nay

Employee Health Care Protection Act of 2013

Sep 11, 2014 · Floor

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To make technical corrections to Public Law 110-229 to reflect the renaming of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, and for other purposes.

Sep 10, 2014 · Floor

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10360 Southwest 186th Street in Miami, Florida, as the "Larcenia J. Bullard Post Office Building".

Sep 10, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.

Sep 10, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.

Sep 10, 2014 · Floor

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Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014

Sep 9, 2014 · Floor

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Nay

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014

Sep 9, 2014 · Floor

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Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.

Sep 9, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5078) to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 644) condemning and disapproving of the Obama administration's failure to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before releasing individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing national security concerns over the release of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.

Sep 9, 2014 · Floor

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To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.

Sep 8, 2014 · Floor

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1335 Jefferson Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office".

Sep 8, 2014 · Floor

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the "Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office".

Sep 8, 2014 · Floor

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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Aug 2, 2014 · ResolvingDifferences

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To prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.

Aug 2, 2014 · Floor

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Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.

Aug 2, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Aug 1, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Aug 1, 2014 · 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.

Aug 1, 2014 · 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.

Aug 1, 2014 · Floor

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Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014

Jul 31, 2014 · ResolvingDifferences

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Not Voting

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Jul 31, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Jul 31, 2014 · Floor

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Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014

Jul 31, 2014 · Floor

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Nay

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014

Jul 31, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

Jul 30, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 676) providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 935) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2014, through September 5, 2014.

Jul 30, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 676) providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 935) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2014, through September 5, 2014.

Jul 30, 2014 · Floor

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To reauthorize the Defense Production Act, to improve the Defense Production Act Committee, and for other purposes.

Jul 29, 2014 · Floor

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Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act

Jul 29, 2014 · Floor

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Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act

Jul 29, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes.

Jul 29, 2014 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes.

Jul 29, 2014 · Floor

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Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act

Jul 28, 2014 · Floor

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Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act

Jul 28, 2014 · Floor

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Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014

Jul 28, 2014 · Floor

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Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act of 2014

Jul 25, 2014 · Floor

Sponsored Bills

Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2014

HR 5421 · 113th Congress

To direct the Attorney General to provide State officials with access to criminal history information with respect to certain financial service providers required to undergo State criminal background checks, and for other purposes.

HR 5320 · 113th Congress

Expressing support for designation of March 2014 as "National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month".

HRES 528 · 113th Congress

Recognizing Birmingham, Alabama, as home to the first and longest-running celebration of Veterans Day and home of the National Veteran Award.

HRES 395 · 113th Congress

Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013

HR 2542 · 113th Congress

Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2013

HR 2446 · 113th Congress

Qualified Mortgage Loan Originator Transitional Authority Act of 2013

HR 2379 · 113th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

HJRES 47 · 113th Congress

Recognizing Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.

HCONRES 138 · 112th Congress

Investment Adviser Oversight Act of 2012

HR 4624 · 112th Congress

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Congressional Blind Trust Act of 2011

HR 3549 · 112th Congress

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Community Shelter Protection Act of 2011

HR 2919 · 112th Congress

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Southeastern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2011

HR 2321 · 112th Congress

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CJ's Home Protection Act of 2011

HR 1751 · 112th Congress

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Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011

HR 1221 · 112th Congress

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Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011

HR 1121 · 112th Congress

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Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

HRES 118 · 112th Congress

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Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2010

HR 4476 · 111th Congress

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Commending the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game.

HRES 1007 · 111th Congress

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Money Services Business Compliance Facilitation Act of 2009

HR 4331 · 111th Congress

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To prohibit recipients of TARP assistance from funding ACORN, and for other purposes.

HR 3696 · 111th Congress

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TARP Recipient Ownership Trust Act of 2009

HR 3594 · 111th Congress

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Consumer Protection and Regulatory Enhancement Act

HR 3310 · 111th Congress

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Anti-Gaming and Collusion in Public-Private Investment Program Act

HR 1893 · 111th Congress

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Homeownership Protection and Housing Market Stabilization Act of 2008

HR 5857 · 110th Congress

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Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007

HR 3012 · 110th Congress

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Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2007

HR 323 · 110th Congress

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To make a conforming amendment to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to examinations of certain insured depository institutions, and for other purposes.

HR 6345 · 109th Congress

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Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2006

HR 5341 · 109th Congress

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Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act

HR 4947 · 109th Congress

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Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act

HR 4023 · 109th Congress

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Regarding the awarding of contracts with respect to the recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

HCONRES 251 · 109th Congress

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United States Financial Policy Committee For Fair Capital Standards Act

HR 1226 · 109th Congress

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Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005

HR 1185 · 109th Congress

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Net Worth Amendment For Credit Unions Act

HR 1042 · 109th Congress

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Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005

HR 292 · 109th Congress

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To prohibit certain entities from trading in capital markets in the United States.

HR 4426 · 108th Congress

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Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the contributions made by America's community banks to the Nation's economic well-being and prosperity and the sense of the House of Representatives that a month should be designated as "Community Banking Month".

HRES 591 · 108th Congress

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John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act

HR 2768 · 108th Congress

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Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act

HR 2623 · 108th Congress

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Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act

HR 2143 · 108th Congress

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United States Financial Policy Committee For Fair Capital Standards Act

HR 2043 · 108th Congress

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Health Care Antitrust Improvements Act of 2003

HR 1120 · 108th Congress

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Small Savers Relief Act of 2003

HR 971 · 108th Congress

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Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2003

HR 522 · 108th Congress

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For the relief of Natasha Oligovna Russo and Anya Oligovna.

HR 392 · 108th Congress

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Tornado Shelters Act

HR 23 · 108th Congress

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