Democratic rep — TX, District 17

Recent Votes

Yea

James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010

Dec 22, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act

Dec 22, 2010 · Floor

Yea

Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011

Dec 22, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Dec 21, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

Not Voting

GPRA Modernization Act of 2010

Dec 21, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010

Dec 21, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

Defense Level Playing Field Act

Dec 21, 2010 · 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.

Dec 21, 2010 · Floor

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Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

Dec 17, 2010 · Floor

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Aiding Those Facing Foreclosure Act of 2010

Dec 17, 2010 · Floor

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GPRA Modernization Act of 2010

Dec 17, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.

Dec 17, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Dec 17, 2010 · Floor

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To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges.

Dec 17, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011

Dec 17, 2010 · Floor

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To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts".

Dec 17, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Honoring the accomplishments of Norman Yoshio Mineta, and for other purposes.

Dec 17, 2010 · Floor

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Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

Dec 17, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010

Dec 17, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.

Dec 17, 2010 · Floor

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Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Dec 16, 2010 · Floor

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A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington National Cemetery.

Dec 16, 2010 · Floor

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Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010

Dec 16, 2010 · Floor

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010

Dec 15, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Congratulating Gerda Weissmann Klein on being selected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Dec 15, 2010 · Floor

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Congratulating Auburn University quarterback and College Park, Georgia, native Cameron Newton on winning the 2010 Heisman Trophy for being the most outstanding college football player in the United States.

Dec 15, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes.

Dec 15, 2010 · Floor

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1449 West Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office".

Dec 15, 2010 · Floor

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A concurrent resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program.

Dec 15, 2010 · Floor

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Expressing support for designation of January 23rd as "Ed Roberts Day".

Dec 15, 2010 · Floor

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Florida Avenue in Cocoa, Florida, as the "Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office".

Dec 15, 2010 · Floor

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To direct the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in Houston, Texas, to the Military Museum of Texas, and for other purposes.

Dec 14, 2010 · Floor

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Census Oversight Efficiency and Management Reform Act of 2010

Dec 14, 2010 · Floor

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Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site Designation Act

Dec 14, 2010 · Floor

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Access to Criminal History Records for State Sentencing Commissions Act of 2010

Dec 9, 2010 · Floor

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Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010

Dec 9, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Removal Clarification Act of 2010

Dec 9, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2010

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5281) to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes.

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011

Dec 8, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans' Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from PTSD and related psychiatric disorders.

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act of 2010

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3082) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon.

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors, and expressing support for designation of February 16, 2011, as "Citizen Diplomacy Day".

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010

Dec 8, 2010 · 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.

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Expressing support for designation of 2011 as "World Veterinary Year" to bring attention to and show appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250th anniversary.

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Supporting the goal of eradicating illicit marijuana cultivation on Federal lands and calling on the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop a coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking organizations and other criminal groups operating on Federal lands.

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Not Voting

Congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Seniors Protection Act of 2010

Dec 8, 2010 · Floor

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Not Voting

Expressing support for the designation of March as National Essential Tremor Awareness Month.

Dec 7, 2010 · Floor

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Not Voting

Recognizing the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia and supporting the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day.

Dec 7, 2010 · Floor

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Not Voting

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 North 6th Street in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Earl Wilson, Jr. Post Office".

Dec 7, 2010 · Floor

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In the matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel.

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Expressing support for designation of May as "Child Advocacy Center Month" and commending the National Child Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in 2010.

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Yea

Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

Dec 2, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Yea

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Nay

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Yea

To amend section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include a condition of receipt of funds under the child and adult care food program.

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established.

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Expressing support for the designation of the month of October as National Work and Family Month.

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day.

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Dec 2, 2010 · Floor

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Commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there, and their families.

Dec 1, 2010 · Floor

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Honoring Fort Drum's soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United States.

Dec 1, 2010 · Floor

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Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.

Dec 1, 2010 · Floor

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Honoring and saluting golf legend Juan Antonio "Chi Chi" Rodriguez for his commitment to Latino youth programs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

Dec 1, 2010 · Floor

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Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010.

Dec 1, 2010 · Floor

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Supporting the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust survivors in the United States are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years.

Dec 1, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.

Dec 1, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3307) to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.

Dec 1, 2010 · Floor

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Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3307) to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.

Dec 1, 2010 · Floor

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Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary.

Nov 30, 2010 · Floor

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Honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at Travis Air Force Base, California.

Nov 30, 2010 · Floor

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Claims Resolution Act of 2010

Nov 30, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Not Voting

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4783) to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated.

Nov 30, 2010 · Floor

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Not Voting

Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day.

Nov 29, 2010 · Floor

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Not Voting

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 655 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, United States Marine Corps Post Office Building".

Nov 29, 2010 · Floor

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A bill to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008.

Nov 18, 2010 · Floor

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Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act

Nov 18, 2010 · Floor

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Telework Enhancement Act of 2010

Nov 18, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Nov 18, 2010 · Floor

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Not Voting

Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Nov 18, 2010 · Floor

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Congratulating Joe Paterno on his 400th win as Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach.

Nov 17, 2010 · Floor

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Government Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the "Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building".

Nov 17, 2010 · Floor

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Nay

Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010

Nov 17, 2010 · Veto

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Yea

Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

Nov 17, 2010 · Floor

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Not Voting

Recognizing Brooklyn Botanic Garden on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent horticultural attraction in the borough of Brooklyn and its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and education for the City of New York.

Nov 16, 2010 · Floor

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Congratulates the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, on the occasion of its 250th anniversary.

Nov 16, 2010 · Floor

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Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, and for other purposes.

Nov 16, 2010 · Floor

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Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initially enacted in 1980 by Public Law 96-517 (commonly referred to as the "Bayh-Dole Act") on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its enactment.

Nov 15, 2010 · Floor

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Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Ruby Bridges desegregating a previously all-White public elementary school.

Nov 15, 2010 · Floor

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Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010

Nov 15, 2010 · Floor

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To clarify the availability of existing funds for political status education in the Territory of Guam, and for other purposes.

Sep 30, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011

Sep 30, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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Federal Election Integrity Act of 2010

Sep 30, 2010 · Floor

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Plain Writing Act of 2010

Sep 30, 2010 · ResolvingDifferences

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010

Sep 30, 2010 · Floor

Sponsored Bills

Reduce Our Deficits Act

HR 6096 · 111th Congress

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit treatment of the Gray Wolf as an endangered species or threatened species.

HR 6028 · 111th Congress

Protect Our Children Act of 2010

HR 6027 · 111th Congress

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011

HR 5822 · 111th Congress

Congratulating the Texas A&M University Aggies for winning the men's and women's NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championship.

HRES 1450 · 111th Congress

Recognizing the 235th birthday of the United States Army.

HCONRES 286 · 111th Congress

Congratulating the McLennan Community College Highlanders men's golf team for winning the 2010 NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship.

HRES 1437 · 111th Congress

Honoring Colonel Robert Howard for his lifetime of service to the United States.

HRES 1067 · 111th Congress

Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

HCONRES 210 · 111th Congress

Recognizing the contributions of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug to the United States and the world.

HCONRES 183 · 111th Congress

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Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011

HR 3082 · 111th Congress

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Taxpayer Repayment Act of 2009

HR 2832 · 111th Congress

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Military Children's School Investment Act

HR 2593 · 111th Congress

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Waco Mammoth National Monument Establishment Act of 2009

HR 1376 · 111th Congress

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Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2009

HR 1120 · 111th Congress

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Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act

HR 816 · 111th Congress

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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009

HR 6599 · 110th Congress

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Military Child College Affordability Act

HR 3780 · 110th Congress

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 424 Clay Avenue in Waco, Texas, as the "Army PFC Juan Alonso Covarrubias Post Office Building".

HR 3720 · 110th Congress

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lorena, Texas, as the "Marine Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry Post Office Building".

HR 3721 · 110th Congress

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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008

HR 2642 · 110th Congress

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To enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, and land-grant colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

HR 2428 · 110th Congress

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Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2007

HR 609 · 110th Congress

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Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act

HR 579 · 110th Congress

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Taxpayer Privacy Protection Act of 2006

HR 5063 · 109th Congress

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Military Retirees' Health Care Protection Act

HR 4949 · 109th Congress

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Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2006

HR 3418 · 109th Congress

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Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2005 for veterans medical services.

HR 3136 · 109th Congress

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Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2005 for veterans medical services.

HR 3102 · 109th Congress

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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit coverage under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs of sex-enhancing drugs for individuals convicted of a sex offense.

HR 2626 · 109th Congress

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 808) to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as dependency and indemnity compensation.

HRES 271 · 109th Congress

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New GI Bill of Rights for the 21st Century Act

HR 2131 · 109th Congress

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Congratulating the Baylor University Lady Bear Women's Basketball team on winning the 2005 NCAA Championship for basketball.

HRES 205 · 109th Congress

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs from $250,000 to $500,000.

HR 460 · 109th Congress

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Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage.

HRES 773 · 108th Congress

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs from $250,000 to $500,000.

HR 5047 · 108th Congress

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Making appropriations for military construction and family housing for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

HR 4424 · 108th Congress

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Making appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

HR 4423 · 108th Congress

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 548) to amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for surviving spouses age 62 and older, to provide for a one-year open season under that plan, and for other purposes.

HRES 584 · 108th Congress

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To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as added by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to provide for negotiation of fair prices for Medicare prescription drugs.

HR 3672 · 108th Congress

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Salute to Veterans and the Armed Forces Act of 2003

HR 2569 · 108th Congress

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Teague Grant Reauthorization Act

HR 2126 · 108th Congress

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Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act

HR 680 · 108th Congress

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Late Term Abortion Ban Act of 2003

HR 679 · 108th Congress

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Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act

HR 58 · 108th Congress

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