Colleen Hanabusa Cosponsors 62 Pieces of Legislation Through June 1

June 29, 2011

From day one, Colleen Hanabusa has fought to make a difference. In her first year in Congress—a time when many lawmakers are content to rest on their laurels and kick back—Colleen has already cosponsored dozens of bills.

Some of the bills are on familiar topics, like national defense and educational opportunity. Some of the bills were cut down by the GOP—like Colleen’s fight to lower congressional pay. But regardless of the topic of the legislation, what they have in common is a tireless, dogged determination working every day to advance them. What they have in common is Colleen Hanabusa.

Take a look at some of Colleen’s legislative footprint in her first year in Congress:

H.R.11: Build America Bonds to Create Jobs Now Act of 2011

• To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the Build America Bonds program.
• Sponsor: Rep Connolly, Gerald E. “Gerry” [VA-11] (introduced 2/10/2011)      
• Cosponsors (15) 
• Committees: House Ways and Means 
• Latest Major Action: 2/10/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

H.R.204: Congressional Pay Cut Act

• To provide for a 5 percent reduction in the rates of basic pay for Members of Congress.
• Sponsor: Rep Giffords, Gabrielle [AZ-8] (introduced 1/6/2011)
• Cosponsors (18) 
• Committees: House Administration; House Oversight and Government Reform 
• Latest Major Action: 1/6/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

H.R.308: Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act

• To prohibit the transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] (introduced 1/18/2011)      
• Cosponsors (108) 
• Committees: House Judiciary 
• Latest Major Action: 2/7/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

H.R.333: Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

• To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability rated less than 50 percent to receive concurrent payment of both retired pay and veterans’ disability compensation, to eliminate the phase-in period for concurrent receipt, to extend eligibility for concurrent receipt to chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [GA-2] (introduced 1/19/2011)      
• Cosponsors (128) 
• Committees: House Armed Services; House Veterans’ Affairs 
• Latest Major Action: 2/25/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

H.R.458: High School Athletics Accountability Act of 2011

• To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make available information on equality in school athletic programs, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] (introduced 1/26/2011)      
• Cosponsors (42) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 2/25/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

H.R.472: Impact Aid Fairness and Equity Act of 2011

• Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, with respect to the Impact Aid program (which compensates local educational agencies (LEAs) for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their areas), to alter the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for federal ownership of property in their areas.
• Sponsor: Rep Boren, Dan [OK-2] (introduced 1/26/2011)      
• Cosponsors (2) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 2/25/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

H.R.584: To repeal the information reporting requirements added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

• To repeal the information reporting requirements added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
• Sponsor: Rep Courtney, Joe [CT-2] (introduced 2/9/2011)     
• Cosponsors (33) 
• Committees: House Ways and Means; House Appropriations 
• Latest Major Action: 2/9/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

H.R.719: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.

• To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.
• Sponsor: Rep Filner, Bob [CA-51] (introduced 2/15/2011)      
• Cosponsors (65) 
• Committees: House Financial Services; House Administration 
• Latest Major Action: 3/23/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.

H.R.738 : Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization and Enhancement Amendments of 2011

• Amends the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 to extend the award of remaining coral reef conservation program grant funds to appropriate projects, including monitoring and assessment, research, pollution reduction, education, and technical support.
• Sponsor: Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] (introduced 2/16/2011)      
• Cosponsors (15) 
• Committees: House Natural Resources 
• Latest Major Action: 2/18/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

H.R.780: Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act

• To provide that funds for operations of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan shall be obligated and expended only for purposes of providing for the safe and orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan of all members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel who are in Afghanistan.
• Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 2/17/2011)     
• Cosponsors (62) 
• Committees: House Armed Services; House Foreign Affairs 
• Latest Major Action: 2/17/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

H.R.820: Prescribe A Book Act

• To aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
• Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 2/18/2011)      
• Cosponsors (81) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 3/4/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

H.R.854 : To authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] (introduced 3/1/2011)   
• Cosponsors (129) 
• Committees: House Natural Resources; House Budget 
• Latest Major Action: 3/3/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

H.R.888: To amend title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide financial assistance to local educational agencies that educate alien children admitted to the United States as citizens of one of the Freely Associated States.

• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] (introduced 3/2/2011)      
• Cosponsors (6) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 3/21/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

H.R.894: Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2011

• Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health Services) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for various maternal health initiatives. 
• Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 3/3/2011)      
• Cosponsors (49) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 3/11/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.943: K-9 Companion Corps Act

• To establish a grant program to encourage the use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
• Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 3/8/2011)      
• Cosponsors (22) 
• Committees: House Armed Services; House Veterans’ Affairs 
• Latest Major Action: 4/1/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

H.R.998 : Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011

• To end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Polis, Jared [CO-2] (introduced 3/10/2011)      
• Cosponsors (143) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 3/21/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

H.R.1035: Medicaid Coverage for Citizens of Freely Associated States Act of 2011

• To amend title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to permit Medicaid coverage for citizens of the Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the United States under the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
• Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 3/11/2011)      
• Cosponsors (3) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce
  Latest Major Action: 3/15/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.1100 : Tsunami Forecasting and Warning Improvement Act of 2011

• To amend the Tsunami Warning and Education Act to direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through the National Weather Service, to establish, maintain, and operate a Caribbean tsunami forecast and warning center in Puerto Rico.
• Sponsor: Rep Pierluisi, Pedro R. [PR] (introduced 3/15/2011)      
• Cosponsors (9) 
• Committees: House Science, Space, and Technology 
• Latest Major Action: 4/1/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.

H.R.1113: Fair Employment Act of 2011

• To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of unemployment status.
• Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Henry C. “Hank,” Jr. [GA-4] (introduced 3/16/2011)      
• Cosponsors (48) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 4/4/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.1149: To amend the Clean Air Act to include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include algae-based biofuel in the cellulosic biofuel producer credit.

• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] (introduced 3/17/2011)      
• Cosponsors (11) 
• Committees: House Ways and Means; House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 3/28/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

H.R.1171: Marine Debris Act Reauthorization Amendments of 2011

• To reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act.
• Sponsor: Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] (introduced 3/17/2011)      
• Cosponsors (22) 
• Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Natural Resources 
• Latest Major Action: 3/21/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

H.R.1187: Fix HIT Act of 2011

• To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to direct Medicaid EHR incentive payments to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
• Sponsor: Rep Kinzinger, Adam [IL-11] (introduced 3/17/2011)      
• Cosponsors (12) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 3/28/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.1195: National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2011

• To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [WA-5] (introduced 3/17/2011)      
• Cosponsors (58) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 3/28/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.1219: Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act

• To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of optometrists.
• Sponsor: Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] (introduced 3/29/2011)     
• Cosponsors (33) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 3/29/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H.R.1250: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011

• Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.
• Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 3/30/2011)      
• Cosponsors (51) 
• Committees: House Natural Resources 
• Latest Major Action: 3/30/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

H.R.1297: Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act of 2011

• To appropriate such funds as may be necessary to ensure that members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components thereof, continue to receive pay and allowances for active service performed when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs, which results in the furlough of non-emergency personnel and the curtailment of Government activities and services.
• Sponsor: Rep Gohmert, Louie [TX-1] (introduced 3/31/2011)      
• Cosponsors (192) 
• Committees: House Armed Services; House Transportation and Infrastructure 
• Latest Major Action: 5/18/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

H.R.1342: Local Taxpayer Relief Act

• Amends the Impact Aid program (which compensates local educational agencies [LEAs] for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their areas) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to alter the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for federal ownership of property when appropriations for a fiscal year are insufficient to provide them with full compensation.
• Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 4/4/2011)      
• Cosponsors (26) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 4/15/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

H.R.1351: United States Postal Service Pension Obligation Recalculation and Restoration Act of 2011

• To amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, relating to the methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Lynch, Stephen F. [MA-9] (introduced 4/4/2011)      
• Cosponsors (159) 
• Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform 
• Latest Major Action: 4/4/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

H.R.1380: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011

• To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage alternative energy investments and job creation
• Sponsor: Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] (introduced 4/6/2011)      
• Cosponsors (182) 
• Committees: House Ways and Means; House Science, Space, and Technology; House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 4/6/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

H.R.1397: Employment Non-Discrimination Act

• To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Sponsor: Rep Frank, Barney [MA-4] (introduced 4/6/2011)      
• Cosponsors (146) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce; House Administration; House Oversight and Government Reform; House Judiciary 
• Latest Major Action: 4/15/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.1408: Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act

• To provide for the settlement of certain claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 4/6/2011)      
• Cosponsors (9) 
• Committees: House Natural Resources 
• Latest Major Action: 5/26/2011 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

H.R.1469: Honor Our Fallen Heroes Act

• Making appropriations to ensure the prompt payment by the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) of the death gratuity paid upon the death of members of the Armed Forces and certain other eligible persons despite the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces.
• Sponsor: Rep Kissell, Larry [NC-8] (introduced 4/8/2011)      
• Cosponsors (93) 
• Committees: House Appropriations 
• Latest Major Action: 4/8/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

H.R.1519: Paycheck Fairness Act

• To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] (introduced 4/13/2011)      
• Cosponsors (170) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 5/20/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

H.R.1571: Combating Dangerous Synthetic Stimulants Act of 2011

• To ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs.
• Sponsor: Rep Adams, Sandy [FL-24] (introduced 4/15/2011)      
• Cosponsors (37) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Judiciary 
• Latest Major Action: 4/25/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.1578: Violence Against Women Health Initiative Act of 2011

• To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health care system’s assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] (introduced 4/15/2011)      
• Cosponsors (21) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 4/25/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.1617: Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Development Act of 2011

• To strengthen communities through English literacy and civics education for new Americans, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15] (introduced 4/15/2011)      
• Cosponsors (22) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 5/20/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

H.R.1629: Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2011

• To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide liability protections for volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330 of such Act.
• Sponsor: Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] (introduced 4/15/2011)      
• Cosponsors (22) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 4/25/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.1648: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2011

• To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.
• Sponsor: Rep Sanchez, Linda T. [CA-39] (introduced 4/15/2011)     
• Cosponsors (88) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 5/20/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

H.R.1689: Big Oil Welfare Repeal Act of 2011

• To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities with respect to oil and gas activities of major integrated oil companies.
• Sponsor: Rep Bishop, Timothy H. [NY-1] (introduced 5/3/2011)      
• Cosponsors (55) 
• Committees: House Ways and Means 
• Latest Major Action: 5/3/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

H.R.1692: Asthma Management Plans in School Act

• To amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma medications and devices for emergency use, as necessary.
• Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 5/3/2011)      
• Cosponsors (41) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 5/20/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

H.R.1815: Lena Horne Recognition Act

• To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.
• Sponsor: Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] (introduced 5/10/2011)     
• Cosponsors (181) 
• Committees: House Financial Services 
• Latest Major Action: 5/10/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

H.R.1880: Status Report on the 30th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS Act

• To require, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS, reporting on the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and on the status of international progress towards achieving universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 5/12/2011)      
• Cosponsors (96) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Foreign Affairs 
• Latest Major Action: 5/12/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

H.R.1881: Community College Energy Training Act of 2011

• To require the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at community colleges, in sustainable energy.
• Sponsor: Rep Lujan, Ben Ray [NM-3] (introduced 5/12/2011)      
• Cosponsors (30) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 5/12/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

H.R.1912: Make It in America Block Grant Program Act of 2011

• To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Make It in America Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Cicilline, David N. [RI-1] (introduced 5/13/2011)      
• Cosponsors (30) 
• Committees: House Financial Services; House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 5/13/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

H.R.1964: Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2011

• To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions.
• Sponsor: Rep Gerlach, Jim [PA-6] (introduced 5/24/2011)      
• Cosponsors (259) 
• Committees: House Ways and Means 
• Latest Major Action: 5/24/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

H.R.2094: Impact Aid Timely Repayment Act of 2011

• To amend title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to complete payments under such title to local educational agencies eligible for such payments within 3 fiscal years.
• Sponsor: Rep Larsen, Rick [WA-2] (introduced 6/2/2011)      
• Cosponsors (14) 
• Committees: House Education and the Workforce 
• Latest Major Action: 6/2/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

 

• H.R.2115: Filipino Veterans of World War II Family Reunification Act
• To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.
• Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 6/3/2011)      
• Cosponsors (9) 
• Committees: House Judiciary 
• Latest Major Action: 6/3/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• H.R.2116: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2011
• To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas and for other purposes.
• Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 6/3/2011)      
• Cosponsors (1) 
• Committees: House Judiciary 
• Latest Major Action: 6/3/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• H.R.2267: Home Health Care 3 Planning Improvement Act of 2011
• No text or summary yet on CRS yet.
• Sponsor: Rep Walden, Greg [OR-2] (introduced 6/21/2011)      
• Cosponsors (27)
• Committees: House Ways and Means; House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 6/21/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• H.J.RES.69: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
• Bringing back the ERA.
• Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 6/22/2011)      
• Cosponsors (157) 
• Committees: House Judiciary 
• Latest Major Action: 6/22/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• H.RES.25: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home should not be further restricted.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Miller, Gary G. [CA-42] (introduced 1/6/2011)      
• Cosponsors (166) 
• Committees: House Ways and Means 
• Latest Major Action: 1/6/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
• H.RES.83: Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2011.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] (introduced 2/10/2011)      
• Cosponsors (41) 
• Committees: House Energy and Commerce 
• Latest Major Action: 2/15/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
• H.RES.88: Expressing solidarity with the people of Egypt in their democratic aspirations as they begin a new chapter in their country’s proud history.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] (introduced 2/11/2011)      
• Cosponsors (111) 
• Committees: House Foreign Affairs 
• Latest Major Action: 3/8/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
• H.RES.99: Recognizing the significance of the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Chu, Judy [CA-32] (introduced 2/17/2011)      
• Cosponsors (7) 
• Committees: House Judiciary 
• Latest Major Action: 2/28/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
• H.RES.137 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Graves, Sam [MO-6] (introduced 3/2/2011)     
•  Cosponsors (167) 
• Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform 
• Latest Major Action: 3/2/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
• H.RES.165: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s History Month.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] (introduced 3/11/2011)      
• Cosponsors (60) 
• Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform 
• Latest Major Action: 3/11/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
• H.RES.172: Expressing heartfelt condolences and support for assistance to the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis of March 11, 2011.
• Expressing heartfelt condolences and support for assistance to the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis of March 11, 2011.
• Sponsor: Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15] (introduced 3/15/2011)      
• Cosponsors (66) 
• Committees: House Foreign Affairs 
• Latest Major Action: 3/31/2011 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
• H.RES.185: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Tsunami Awareness Week.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Thompson, Mike [CA-1] (introduced 3/29/2011)     
• Cosponsors (19) 
• Committees: House Science, Space, and Technology 
• Latest Major Action: 3/29/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
• H.RES.242: Recognizing May as “National Foster Care Month”.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Bass, Karen [CA-33] (introduced 5/3/2011)      
• Cosponsors (20) 
• Committees: House Ways and Means 
• Latest Major Action: 5/3/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
• H.RES.243: Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Chu, Judy [CA-32] (introduced 5/3/2011)      
• Cosponsors (49) 
• Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform 
• Latest Major Action: 5/3/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
• H.RES.268: Reaffirming the United States’ commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] (introduced 5/13/2011)      
• Cosponsors (289) 
• Committees: House Foreign Affairs 
• Latest Major Action: 5/13/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
• H.RES.275: Honoring the 113th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.
• The title says it all.
• Sponsor: Rep Richardson, Laura [CA-37] (introduced 5/24/2011)      
• Cosponsors (9) 
• Committees: House Foreign Affairs; House Armed Services 
• Latest Major Action: 6/3/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.