Updated: May 5, 2008
Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act - Vote Passed (247-165, 19 Not Voting) - The House voted to require the Department of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (414-1, 16 Not Voting) - The House agreed to this measure that would prohibit employers and health insurance issuers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their genetic information.
Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act - Vote Passed (388-21, 22 Not Voting) - The House agreed with the Senate’s amendments to this bill intended to ensure the availability of low interest student loans.
Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (349-62, 20 Not Voting) - The House voted to place a year-long moratorium on the implementation of several new Medicaid rules.
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (368-43, 20 Not Voting) - The House voted to reauthorize through 2010 the Small Business and Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.
Coast Guard Authorization for 2008 - Vote Passed (395-7, 29 Not Voting) - The House approved this $8.4 billion bill authorizing Coast Guard programs and spending.
Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act - Vote Passed (238-179, 14 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill intended to simplify the federal tax system.
Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act - Vote Passed (383-27, 21 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that raises the amount college students can borrow by $2,000.
National Landscape Conservation System Act - Vote Passed (278-140, 12 Not Voting) - The House voted to give permanent statutory protection to the Department of Interior’s National Landscape Conservation System, a 26 million-acre network of monuments, scenic trails, and conservation and wildlife areas.
Relating to the consideration of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement - Vote Passed (224-195, 1 Present, 12 Not Voting) - This House resolution removes the 90-day provision requiring Congress to vote on the United States-Colombia Free Trade bill.
Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (308-116, 7 Not Voting) - The House voted to authorize $50 billion between 2009 and 2013 to help fight the international spread of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (412-0, 18 Not Voting) - The House unanimously reauthorized funding for the U.S. Fire Administration in the amount of $293 billion over five years.
Overriding the Veto of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 2008 - Vote Failed (225-188, 17 Not Voting) - The House fell far short of the 276 votes needed to override President Bush’s veto of this intelligence bill that would ban interrogation methods like waterboarding and mock executions.
Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics - Vote Passed (229-182, 4 Present, 15 Not Voting) - The House narrowly approved a new ethics rule to create an independent office that would consider ethics complaints against House members.
FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (213-197, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting) - The House passed this intelligence bill that would revise U.S. surveillance laws.
Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act - Vote Passed (268-148, 13 Not Voting) - The House voted to require employee health plans to provide the same coverage for mental illness as they do for physical health issues.
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (236-182, 11 Not Voting) - The House voted to repeal certain tax deductions for oil and gas companies in order to pay for the extension of renewable energy and energy conservation tax credits for individuals.
To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days - Vote Failed (191-229, 9 Not Voting) - The House rejected this bill that would have extended the current FISA law for 21 days and given Congress time to resolve the differences between the House and Senate bills.
Providing for the adoption of H. Res. 979 and H. Res. 980, contempt of Congress resolutions - Vote Passed (223-32, 1 Present, 173 Not Voting) - The House passed this resolution finding former White House Counsel Harriet Miers and White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas issued by the Judiciary Committee.
College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (354-58, 17 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill to address rising tuition costs and remove obstacles that make it more difficult for students to attend college.
Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (385-35, 1 Present, 10 Not Voting) - The bipartisan economic stimulus package passed the House last week with overwhelming support.
Veto Override on Children’s Health Insurance Program Extension and Improvement - Vote Failed (260-152, 19 Not Voting) - The House fell 15 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override President Bush’s veto of this bill reauthorizing and expanding the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
S-MINER Act - Vote Passed (214-199, 17 Not Voting) - The House passed the S-MINER Act in an attempt to improve mine safety standards.
National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (369-46, 15 Not Voting) - On Wednesday (1-16-08) the House approved a modified version of the defense authorization bill, which addressed concerns that caused the President to unexpectedly veto the original bill last month.
HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (271-130, 29 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill to reauthorize the HOPE VI grant program that revitalizes severely distressed public housing.