Lamar Smith

State	District	In Congress
Texas	21	House: 100th-115th (1987-Present)

Website	https://lamarsmith.house.gov
Contact	2409 Rayburn House Office Building (202) 225-4236
Party	Republican

BILL
1. H.R.620 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (Introduced 01/24/2017) Cosponsors: (108) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-539 Latest Action: Senate - 02/26/2018 Received in the Senate. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Passed House
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
1. H.R.620 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (Introduced 01/24/2017) Cosponsors: (108) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-539 Latest Action: Senate - 02/26/2018 Received in the Senate. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2018-01-30 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-539. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2018-02-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 192 (Roll no. 80).(text: CR H1192) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
BILL
2. H.R.7 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 01/13/2017) Cosponsors: (101) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Judiciary | Senate - Finance Latest Action: Senate - 01/30/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2017-01-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 65).(text of measure as passed: CR H633-635) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
2. H.R.7 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 01/13/2017) Cosponsors: (101) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Judiciary | Senate - Finance Latest Action: Senate - 01/30/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Passed House
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2017-01-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 65).(text of measure as passed: CR H633-635) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
BILL
3. H.R.5275 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016 Sponsor: Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6] (Introduced 05/18/2016) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: House - 05/18/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-18 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
3. H.R.5275 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016 Sponsor: Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6] (Introduced 05/18/2016) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: House - 05/18/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-18 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
BILL
4. H.R.3765 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015 Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (Introduced 10/20/2015) Cosponsors: (59) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 07/07/2016 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 6. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
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4. H.R.3765 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015 Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (Introduced 10/20/2015) Cosponsors: (59) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 07/07/2016 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 6. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-10-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
BILL
5. H.R.2802 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) First Amendment Defense Act Sponsor: Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1] (Introduced 06/17/2015) Cosponsors: (172) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 06/17/2015 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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... (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-06-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
5. H.R.2802 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) First Amendment Defense Act Sponsor: Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1] (Introduced 06/17/2015) Cosponsors: (172) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 06/17/2015 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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... (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-06-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
BILL
6. H.R.3133 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Marriage and Religious Freedom Act Sponsor: Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1] (Introduced 09/19/2013) Cosponsors: (103) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 09/19/2013 Referred to House Ways and Means (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
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6. H.R.3133 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Marriage and Religious Freedom Act Sponsor: Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1] (Introduced 09/19/2013) Cosponsors: (103) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 09/19/2013 Referred to House Ways and Means (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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BILL
7. H.R.3803 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] (Introduced 01/23/2012) Cosponsors: (222) Committees: House - Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-640 Latest Action: House - 07/31/2012 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 - 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539). (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Failed House
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1. Introduced
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2. Failed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-07-31 [displayText] => Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 - 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539). [externalActionCode] => 9000 [description] => Failed House )
7. H.R.3803 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] (Introduced 01/23/2012) Cosponsors: (222) Committees: House - Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-640 Latest Action: House - 07/31/2012 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 - 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539). (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Failed House
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-07-31 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-640, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Failed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-07-31 [displayText] => Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 - 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539). [externalActionCode] => 9000 [description] => Failed House )
BILL
8. H.R.1433 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012 Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] (Introduced 04/07/2011) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-401 Latest Action: Senate - 02/29/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-02-17 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-401. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-02-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H997-999) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
8. H.R.1433 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012 Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] (Introduced 04/07/2011) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-401 Latest Action: Senate - 02/29/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-02-17 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-401. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-02-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H997-999) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
RESOLUTION
9. H.Res.832 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 12/13/2012) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 12/13/2012 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-12-13 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
9. H.Res.832 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 12/13/2012) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 12/13/2012 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-12-13 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
RESOLUTION
10. H.Res.683 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the United States, including the Chinese Exclusion Act. Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-32] (Introduced 06/08/2012) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 06/18/2012 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-06-08 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-06-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3715-3716) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
10. H.Res.683 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the United States, including the Chinese Exclusion Act. Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-32] (Introduced 06/08/2012) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 06/18/2012 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-06-08 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-06-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3715-3716) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
BILL
11. H.R.4288 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) STOPP Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] (Introduced 12/11/2009) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Financial Services, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Education and Labor Latest Action: House - 03/29/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-12-11 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
11. H.R.4288 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) STOPP Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] (Introduced 12/11/2009) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Financial Services, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Education and Labor Latest Action: House - 03/29/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-12-11 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
BILL
12. H.R.1885 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] (Introduced 04/02/2009) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/26/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-04-02 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
12. H.R.1885 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] (Introduced 04/02/2009) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/26/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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  Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-04-02 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
13. H.Con.Res.35 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (Introduced 01/28/2009) Cosponsors: (109) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/13/2009 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in Senate
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-01-28 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-02-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 65).(text: CR H1111-1112) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
3. Agreed to in Senate
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13. H.Con.Res.35 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (Introduced 01/28/2009) Cosponsors: (109) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/13/2009 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in Senate
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1. Introduced
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2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-02-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 65).(text: CR H1111-1112) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
3. Agreed to in Senate
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RESOLUTION
14. H.Res.1504 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (Introduced 07/01/2010) Cosponsors: (87) Committees: House - Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Judiciary, Energy and Commerce Latest Action: House - 07/26/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-07-01 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-07-26 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 468).(text: CR H5989-5990) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
14. H.Res.1504 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (Introduced 07/01/2010) Cosponsors: (87) Committees: House - Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Judiciary, Energy and Commerce Latest Action: House - 07/26/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-07-26 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 468).(text: CR H5989-5990) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
RESOLUTION
15. H.Res.1271 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 04/20/2010) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 04/20/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 213).(text: CR H2659-2660) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
15. H.Res.1271 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 04/20/2010) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 04/20/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 213).(text: CR H2659-2660) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
RESOLUTION
16. H.Res.1010 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday", and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 01/13/2010) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 01/20/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-01-13 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-01-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H215) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
16. H.Res.1010 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday", and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 01/13/2010) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 01/20/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-01-13 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Agreed to in House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-01-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H215) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
RESOLUTION
17. H.Res.870 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009. Sponsor: Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6] (Introduced 10/26/2009) Cosponsors: (157) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 10/26/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions)
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17. H.Res.870 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009. Sponsor: Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6] (Introduced 10/26/2009) Cosponsors: (157) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 10/26/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions)
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18. H.Res.748 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing the importance of the property rights granted by the United States Constitution; affirming the duty of each Member of this body to support and defend such rights; and asserting that no public body should unlawfully obtain the property of any citizen of the United States for the benefit of another private citizen or corporation. Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] (Introduced 09/17/2009) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 10/19/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions)
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18. H.Res.748 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing the importance of the property rights granted by the United States Constitution; affirming the duty of each Member of this body to support and defend such rights; and asserting that no public body should unlawfully obtain the property of any citizen of the United States for the benefit of another private citizen or corporation. Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] (Introduced 09/17/2009) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 10/19/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions)
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RESOLUTION
19. H.Res.134 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had on Dr. King's work during the Civil Rights Movement. Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] (Introduced 02/04/2009) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/10/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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19. H.Res.134 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had on Dr. King's work during the Civil Rights Movement. Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] (Introduced 02/04/2009) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/10/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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RESOLUTION
20. H.Res.73 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Observing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] (Introduced 01/16/2009) Cosponsors: (52) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 01/21/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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20. H.Res.73 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Observing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] (Introduced 01/16/2009) Cosponsors: (52) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 01/21/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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21. H.R.3053 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] (Introduced 07/16/2007) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 08/10/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions)
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21. H.R.3053 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] (Introduced 07/16/2007) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 08/10/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions)
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22. H.R.926 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) STOPP Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] (Introduced 02/08/2007) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Natural Resources, Education and Labor Latest Action: House - 06/05/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. (All Actions)
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22. H.R.926 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) STOPP Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] (Introduced 02/08/2007) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Natural Resources, Education and Labor Latest Action: House - 06/05/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. (All Actions)
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23. H.R.768 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) To provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] (Introduced 01/31/2007) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 03/23/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. (All Actions)
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23. H.R.768 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) To provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] (Introduced 01/31/2007) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 03/23/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. (All Actions)
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24. H.R.3405 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) STOPP Act of 2005 Sponsor: Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] (Introduced 07/22/2005) Cosponsors: (112) Committees: House - Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Resources, Education and the Workforce Committee Reports: H. Rept. 109-261 Latest Action: 11/03/2005 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions)
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24. H.R.3405 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) STOPP Act of 2005 Sponsor: Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] (Introduced 07/22/2005) Cosponsors: (112) Committees: House - Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Resources, Education and the Workforce Committee Reports: H. Rept. 109-261 Latest Action: 11/03/2005 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions)
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25. H.R.3135 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005 Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] (Introduced 06/30/2005) Cosponsors: (136) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 10/21/2005 Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged. (All Actions)
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25. H.R.3135 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005 Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] (Introduced 06/30/2005) Cosponsors: (136) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 10/21/2005 Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged. (All Actions)
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