male 2003-01-07 Republican 2004-12-09 2001-01-03 Republican 2002-11-22 1999-01-06 Republican 2000-12-15 2005-01-04 Republican 2006-12-08 1997-01-07 Republican 1998-12-19 1993-01-05 Republican 1994-12-01 1995-01-04 Republican 1996-10-04 2007-01-04 Republican 2009-01-03 2009-01-06 Republican 2010-12-31 Methodist Rep. Buyer Stephen E. Steve http://www.house.gov/buyer 1958-11-26 B001203 Stephen Buyer Rep. Stephen Buyer Person Politician Term H.Res. 244: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that the membership of the Committee on the Rules reflect the ratio of majority to minority party Members of the House at the beginning of the Congress. (103rd Congress) H.Res. 244: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that the membership of the Committee on the Rules reflect the ratio of majority to minority party Members of the House at the beginning of the Congress. H.Res. 243: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a three-fifths vote to adopt a rule disallowing germane amendments to a bill or resolution. (103rd Congress) H.Res. 243: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a three-fifths vote to adopt a rule disallowing germane amendments to a bill or resolution. H.Res. 242: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives respecting waivers of rules. (103rd Congress) H.Res. 242: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives respecting waivers of rules. H.R. 2879: To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require a three-fifths vote in the House of Representatives to waive the applicability of any provision of that Act to the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. (103rd Congress) H.R. 2879: To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require a three-fifths vote in the House of Representatives to waive the applicability of any provision of that Act to the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. H.R. 3593: To require that reductions in force procedures under the new personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration be subject to veterans preference. (104th Congress) H.R. 3593: To require that reductions in force procedures under the new personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration be subject to veterans preference. H.Res. 247: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces on the ground in the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce a peace agreement. (104th Congress) H.Res. 247: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces on the ground in the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce a peace agreement. H.R. 3799: To amend title 49, United States Code, to exclude not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials from regulation under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. (104th Congress) H.R. 3799: To amend title 49, United States Code, to exclude not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials from regulation under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. H.Res. 302: Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in and around the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce the peace agreement between the parties to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (104th Congress) H.Res. 302: Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in and around the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce the peace agreement between the parties to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. H.R. 2496: To amend the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 to assist agricultural producers in receiving prompt and fair resolution of complaints alleging producer violations of such provisions and to limit the application of the program ineligibility sanction to the farm on which a violation of such provisions occurs. (104th Congress) H.R. 2496: To amend the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 to assist agricultural producers in receiving prompt and fair resolution of complaints alleging producer violations of such provisions and to limit the application of the program ineligibility sanction to the farm on which a violation of such provisions occurs. H.R. 3594: To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure compliance with veterans preference requirements at the Department of Veterans Affairs. (104th Congress) H.R. 3594: To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure compliance with veterans preference requirements at the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R. 1288: Interstate Transportation of Municipal Waste Act of 1995 (104th Congress) H.R. 1288: Interstate Transportation of Municipal Waste Act of 1995 H.R. 3459: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the enhanced loan asset sale authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (104th Congress) H.R. 3459: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the enhanced loan asset sale authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. H.Res. 298: Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in and around the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce the peace agreement between the parties to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (104th Congress) H.Res. 298: Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in and around the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce the peace agreement between the parties to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. H.R. 3611: To extend the authority for the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Projects for fiscal years 1997 through 1999, and for other purposes. (104th Congress) H.R. 3611: To extend the authority for the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Projects for fiscal years 1997 through 1999, and for other purposes. H.Res. 295: Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in and around the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce the peace agreement between the parties to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (104th Congress) H.Res. 295: Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in and around the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce the peace agreement between the parties to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. H.R. 2370: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project through the first three months of fiscal year 1996. (104th Congress) H.R. 2370: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project through the first three months of fiscal year 1996. H.R. 2289: Veterans Housing, Employment Programs, and Employment Rights Benefits Act of 1995 (104th Congress) H.R. 2289: Veterans Housing, Employment Programs, and Employment Rights Benefits Act of 1995 H. Amd. 197: Amendment authorizes $4.5 million to establish a cooperative DOD/VA program of clinical trials to evaluate treatments which might relieve the symptoms of gulf war illnesses; and requires the Secretaries of both departments to develop a comprehensive plan for providing health care to all veterans, active-duty members and reserves who suffer from symptoms of gulf war illnesses. H. Amd. 203: Amendment prohibits funding for the deployment of U.S. ground forces in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina after June 30, 1998 or such date as Congress determines; prohibits funding for law enforcement activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina after enactment; and requires the President to report to Congress on political and military conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina not later than December 15, 1997. H. Amd. 790: Amendment is technical in nature. H. Amd. 767: An amendment to prohibit any funds to be used to establish a national wildlife refuge in the Kankakee River watershed in northwestern Indiana and northeastern Illinois. H.R. 1619: To provide for farm-related exceptions from hazardous materials transportation requirements. (105th Congress) H.R. 1619: To provide for farm-related exceptions from hazardous materials transportation requirements. H.R. 2636: To provide for the acceptance of an application for payments for fiscal year 1996 under the Impact Aid program from the Maconaquah School Corporation, Bunker Hill, Indiana, and to provide that data included in that application be used for purposes of determining payments for fiscal year 1997 under a related Department of Defense assistance program. (105th Congress) H.R. 2636: To provide for the acceptance of an application for payments for fiscal year 1996 under the Impact Aid program from the Maconaquah School Corporation, Bunker Hill, Indiana, and to provide that data included in that application be used for purposes of determining payments for fiscal year 1997 under a related Department of Defense assistance program. H.R. 1358: Interstate Transportation of Municipal Solid Waste Act of 1997 (105th Congress) H.R. 1358: Interstate Transportation of Municipal Solid Waste Act of 1997 H.R. 9: Securing America's Future Uniformed Services Act (SAFE-USA) of 1999 (106th Congress) H.R. 9: Securing America's Future Uniformed Services Act (SAFE-USA) of 1999 H. Amd. 157: Amendment authorizes members of the Armed Forces to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan now available to Federal civil service employees. H.Con.Res. 384: Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service it performs through its contributions to the lives of the Nation's boys and young men. (106th Congress) H.Con.Res. 384: Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service it performs through its contributions to the lives of the Nation's boys and young men. H. Amd. 728: Amendment offered as a substitute to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A014) sought to expand Medicare Subvention, the TRICARE Senior Prime Program, by the end of 2002 up to 13 more hospitals, bringing the total number of hospitals offering enrollment in Medicare Subvention to 24, and making an additional 140,000 retirees eligible for enrollment. H.Con.Res. 212: Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning continued use of the United States Navy training range on the island of Vieques in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (106th Congress) H.Con.Res. 212: Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning continued use of the United States Navy training range on the island of Vieques in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. H. Amd. 700: Amendment sought to delete language which allows funds to be used for the acquisition of conservation easements by nonprofit organizations. H. Amd. 242: Amendment requires a study, by the Social Security Administration, on denials of SSI benefits to family farmers who choose to care for their disabled dependents at home. H.R. 3254: Medical Education for National Defense in the 21st Century Act (107th Congress) H.R. 3254: Medical Education for National Defense in the 21st Century Act H.R. 2043: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2719 South Webster Street in Kokomo, Indiana, as the "Elwood Haynes 'Bud' Hillis Post Office Building". (107th Congress) H.R. 2043: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2719 South Webster Street in Kokomo, Indiana, as the "Elwood Haynes 'Bud' Hillis Post Office Building". H.R. 1962: To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the time for use by members of the Selected Reserve of entitlement to certain educational assistance. (107th Congress) H.R. 1962: To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the time for use by members of the Selected Reserve of entitlement to certain educational assistance. H.R. 5084: Department of Veterans Affairs Research Corporations Accountability Act of 2002 (107th Congress) H.R. 5084: Department of Veterans Affairs Research Corporations Accountability Act of 2002 H.Con.Res. 33: Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service it performs through its contributions to the lives of the Nation's boys and young men. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 33: Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service it performs through its contributions to the lives of the Nation's boys and young men. H.R. 3024: To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide protections to servicemembers who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service. (108th Congress) H.R. 3024: To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide protections to servicemembers who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service. H.R. 2222: Public Employer's Restitution Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 2222: Public Employer's Restitution Act of 2003 H.R. 3330: United States Olympic Committee Reform Act (108th Congress) H.R. 3330: United States Olympic Committee Reform Act H.Con.Res. 168: Commending the Expedition-Six crew of the International Space Station, Commander Ken Bowersox, Flight Engineer Nikolai Budarin, and NASA ISS Science Officer Don Pettit, for their contributions in furthering scientific discovery for the world, and welcoming them back home to Earth. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 168: Commending the Expedition-Six crew of the International Space Station, Commander Ken Bowersox, Flight Engineer Nikolai Budarin, and NASA ISS Science Officer Don Pettit, for their contributions in furthering scientific discovery for the world, and welcoming them back home to Earth. H.R. 1585: To establish an office to oversee research compliance and assurance within the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (108th Congress) H.R. 1585: To establish an office to oversee research compliance and assurance within the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. H. Amd. 701: An amendment to insert at the end of the bill (before the short title) a new section stating that none of the funds made available in the Act may be used by any official of the United States Government to request the United Nations to assess the validity of elections in the United States. H.R. 6342: Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 (109th Congress) H.R. 6342: Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 H.R. 5835: Veterans Identity and Credit Security Act of 2006 (109th Congress) H.R. 5835: Veterans Identity and Credit Security Act of 2006 H.R. 3228: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DEPCT. (109th Congress) H.R. 3228: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DEPCT. H.R. 3223: To suspend temporarily the duty on a certain mixture of fungicide. (109th Congress) H.R. 3223: To suspend temporarily the duty on a certain mixture of fungicide. H.Res. 361: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Veterans Administration on July 21, 1930. (109th Congress) H.Res. 361: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Veterans Administration on July 21, 1930. H.R. 6096: Disabled Warriors' Family Education Act of 2006 (109th Congress) H.R. 6096: Disabled Warriors' Family Education Act of 2006 H.R. 3239: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on halofenozide. (109th Congress) H.R. 3239: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on halofenozide. H.R. 3237: To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy-acetic acid, di-methylamine salt. (109th Congress) H.R. 3237: To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy-acetic acid, di-methylamine salt. H.R. 3214: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with diethenylbenzene. (109th Congress) H.R. 3214: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with diethenylbenzene. H.R. 3221: To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of insecticide. (109th Congress) H.R. 3221: To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of insecticide. H.R. 3212: To the temporary suspension of duty on asulam sodium salt. (109th Congress) H.R. 3212: To the temporary suspension of duty on asulam sodium salt. H.R. 3530: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Methacrylamide. (109th Congress) H.R. 3530: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Methacrylamide. H.R. 3220: To suspend temporarily the duty on parachlorobenzotrifluoride. (109th Congress) H.R. 3220: To suspend temporarily the duty on parachlorobenzotrifluoride. H.R. 3238: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on isoxaben. (109th Congress) H.R. 3238: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on isoxaben. H.Res. 1085: Honoring the service and accomplishments of Major General Joseph G. Webb, Jr., United States Army. (109th Congress) H.Res. 1085: Honoring the service and accomplishments of Major General Joseph G. Webb, Jr., United States Army. H.R. 6314: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law and to expand eligibility for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program. (109th Congress) H.R. 6314: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law and to expand eligibility for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program. H.R. 1292: To make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004. (109th Congress) H.R. 1292: To make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004. H.R. 3229: To reduce temporarily the duty on trifluralin. (109th Congress) H.R. 3229: To reduce temporarily the duty on trifluralin. H.R. 3230: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,2-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde. (109th Congress) H.R. 3230: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,2-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde. H.R. 3213: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone. (109th Congress) H.R. 3213: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone. H.R. 4346: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 South Bill Street in Francesville, Indiana, as the "Malcolm Melville `Mac' Lawrence Post Office". (109th Congress) H.R. 4346: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 South Bill Street in Francesville, Indiana, as the "Malcolm Melville `Mac' Lawrence Post Office". H.R. 3240: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on methoxyfenozide. (109th Congress) H.R. 3240: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on methoxyfenozide. H.Res. 747: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that all members of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and all members of the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations have security clearances. (109th Congress) H.Res. 747: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that all members of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and all members of the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations have security clearances. H.R. 3215: To suspend temporarily the duty on ADTP. (109th Congress) H.R. 3215: To suspend temporarily the duty on ADTP. H.Res. 113: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Ninth Congress. (109th Congress) H.Res. 113: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Ninth Congress. H.R. 3227: To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (9CI). (109th Congress) H.R. 3227: To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (9CI). H.R. 3232: To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of fungicide. (109th Congress) H.R. 3232: To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of fungicide. H.R. 3233: To extend the suspension of duty on trifluralin. (109th Congress) H.R. 3233: To extend the suspension of duty on trifluralin. H.R. 3234: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone. (109th Congress) H.R. 3234: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone. H.R. 3531: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Fenbuconazole. (109th Congress) H.R. 3531: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Fenbuconazole. H.R. 3243: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on propiconazole. (109th Congress) H.R. 3243: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on propiconazole. H.R. 3226: To suspend temporarily the duty on Styrene, ar-ethyl-, polymer with divinylbenzene and styrene (6CI) beads with low ash. (109th Congress) H.R. 3226: To suspend temporarily the duty on Styrene, ar-ethyl-, polymer with divinylbenzene and styrene (6CI) beads with low ash. H.R. 3224: To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (9CI). (109th Congress) H.R. 3224: To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (9CI). H.R. 3529: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone. (109th Congress) H.R. 3529: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone. H.Con.Res. 427: Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 427: Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R. 4061: Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management Improvement Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 4061: Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management Improvement Act of 2005 H.R. 3219: To reduce temporarily the duty on Cyhalofop. (109th Congress) H.R. 3219: To reduce temporarily the duty on Cyhalofop. H.R. 3218: To suspend temporarily the duty on Noviflumuron. (109th Congress) H.R. 3218: To suspend temporarily the duty on Noviflumuron. H.R. 3527: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Ethalfluralin. (109th Congress) H.R. 3527: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Ethalfluralin. H.R. 3247: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on mixed isomers of 1,3-dichloropropene. (109th Congress) H.R. 3247: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on mixed isomers of 1,3-dichloropropene. H.R. 3216: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Benfluralin. (109th Congress) H.R. 3216: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Benfluralin. H.R. 3225: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3, 4-Dichlorobenzonitrile. (109th Congress) H.R. 3225: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3, 4-Dichlorobenzonitrile. H.R. 3222: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,6-Dichloro aniline. (109th Congress) H.R. 3222: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,6-Dichloro aniline. H.R. 3236: To reduce temporarily the duty on certain mixtures of florasulam. (109th Congress) H.R. 3236: To reduce temporarily the duty on certain mixtures of florasulam. H.R. 3246: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on tebufenozide. (109th Congress) H.R. 3246: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on tebufenozide. H.R. 3231: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DMDS. (109th Congress) H.R. 3231: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DMDS. H.R. 3528: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Diphenyl sulfide. (109th Congress) H.R. 3528: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Diphenyl sulfide. H.R. 3211: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on g748_bromo-g748_nitrostyrene. (109th Congress) H.R. 3211: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on g748_bromo-g748_nitrostyrene. H.R. 3244: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on quinoline. (109th Congress) H.R. 3244: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on quinoline. H.R. 3241: To reduce temporarily the duty on myclobutanil. (109th Congress) H.R. 3241: To reduce temporarily the duty on myclobutanil. H.R. 3245: To reduce temporarily the duty on fluoroxypyr. (109th Congress) H.R. 3245: To reduce temporarily the duty on fluoroxypyr. H.R. 3217: To suspend temporarily the duty on DCBTF. (109th Congress) H.R. 3217: To suspend temporarily the duty on DCBTF. H.R. 3210: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-Amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole. (109th Congress) H.R. 3210: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-Amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole. H.R. 3242: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on propanil. (109th Congress) H.R. 3242: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on propanil. H.R. 1220: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 1220: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005 H.R. 4339: Disabled Veterans Sports and Special Events Promotion Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 4339: Disabled Veterans Sports and Special Events Promotion Act of 2005 H.R. 2046: Servicemembers' Health Insurance Protection Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 2046: Servicemembers' Health Insurance Protection Act of 2005 H.R. 3235: To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid. (109th Congress) H.R. 3235: To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid. H.R. 6937: Department of Veterans Affairs Energy Sustainability Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6937: Department of Veterans Affairs Energy Sustainability Act of 2008 H.R. 6431: Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Reporting Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6431: Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Reporting Act of 2008 H.R. 6802: Veterans' Authorities Extension Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6802: Veterans' Authorities Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 6366: Veterans Revenue Enhancement Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6366: Veterans Revenue Enhancement Act of 2008 H.R. 5576: Veteran Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 5576: Veteran Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2008 H.Res. 1223: Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Army Reserve. (110th Congress) H.Res. 1223: Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Army Reserve. H.Res. 1353: Remembering Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, known as the "best surgeon who ever lived", who served our Nation throughout his career and was the father of cardiovascular medicine and Veterans Administration Medical Research. (110th Congress) H.Res. 1353: Remembering Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, known as the "best surgeon who ever lived", who served our Nation throughout his career and was the father of cardiovascular medicine and Veterans Administration Medical Research. H.R. 5509: Noble Warrior Act (110th Congress) H.R. 5509: Noble Warrior Act H.R. 7116: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require States to include certain students with disabilities in the calculation of graduation rates, and to assess limited English proficient students who have been in the United States for 5 or more consecutive years. (110th Congress) H.R. 7116: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require States to include certain students with disabilities in the calculation of graduation rates, and to assess limited English proficient students who have been in the United States for 5 or more consecutive years. H.R. 5561: Veterans Mortgage Stimulus Clarification Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 5561: Veterans Mortgage Stimulus Clarification Act of 2008 H.R. 4539: Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 4539: Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Cost Reduction Act of 2007 H.R. 6277: Veterans and Survivors Dental Insurance Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6277: Veterans and Survivors Dental Insurance Act of 2008 H.R. 6430: Veterans Health Scholarship Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6430: Veterans Health Scholarship Act of 2008 H.R. 1265: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Equity Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 1265: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Equity Act of 2007 H.R. 5839: Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 5839: Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008 H.R. 6001: Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6001: Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008 H.R. 1370: Disabled Veterans Sports and Special Events Promotion Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 1370: Disabled Veterans Sports and Special Events Promotion Act of 2007 H.R. 3407: Severely Injured Veterans Benefit Improvement Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 3407: Severely Injured Veterans Benefit Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 296: Armed Forces Disability Retirement Enhancement Act (111th Congress) H.R. 296: Armed Forces Disability Retirement Enhancement Act H.R. 2243: Surviving Spouses' Benefit Improvement Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 2243: Surviving Spouses' Benefit Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 1293: Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 1293: Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009 H.R. 297: Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Subsistence Allowance Improvement Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 297: Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Subsistence Allowance Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 1261: Youth Prevention and Tobacco Harm Reduction Act (111th Congress) H.R. 1261: Youth Prevention and Tobacco Harm Reduction Act H.R. 294: Veteran-Owned Small Business Promotion Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 294: Veteran-Owned Small Business Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 3719: Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 3719: Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration Act of 2009 H.R. 292: Department of Veterans Affairs Energy Sustainability Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 292: Department of Veterans Affairs Energy Sustainability Act of 2009 H.R. 293: Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 293: Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Act of 2009 H.R. 295: More Training for Veterans Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 295: More Training for Veterans Act of 2009 H.R. 3223: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans. (111th Congress) H.R. 3223: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans. H.R. 4220: Promoting Jobs for Veterans Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 4220: Promoting Jobs for Veterans Act of 2009 H.R. 2270: Benefits for Qualified World War II Veterans Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 2270: Benefits for Qualified World War II Veterans Act of 2009 H. Amd. 71: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to insert a complete new text with provisions that create a Tobacco Harm Reduction Center under the Department of HHS to regulate all tobacco products and establish a regulatory scheme to provide for tobacco prevention, education and cessation programs. H.R. 2379: Veterans' Group Life Insurance Improvement Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 2379: Veterans' Group Life Insurance Improvement Act of 2009 H. Amd. 307: Amendment sought to reduce funding for Diplomatic and Consular Programs by $1.2 billion; Operating Expenses for USAID by $330 million; and Global Health by $670 million, reflecting FY 2009 enacted funding levels. H.R. 4221: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Improvement Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 4221: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Improvement Act of 2009