female 2003-01-07 Democrat 2004-12-09 2001-06-07 Democrat 2002-11-22 2005-01-04 Democrat 2006-12-08 2007-01-04 Democrat 2009-01-03 2009-01-06 Democrat 2010-12-31 Catholic Rep. Watson Diane E. http://www.house.gov/watson 1933-11-12 W000794 Diane Watson Rep. Diane Watson Person Politician Term H.R. 4531: To award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy Height in recognition of her many contributions to the Nation. (107th Congress) H.R. 4531: To award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy Height in recognition of her many contributions to the Nation. H.R. 2454: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5472 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the `Congressman Julian C. Dixon Post Office'. (107th Congress) H.R. 2454: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5472 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the `Congressman Julian C. Dixon Post Office'. H.R. 4163: Mercury in Dental Filling Disclosure and Prohibition Act (107th Congress) H.R. 4163: Mercury in Dental Filling Disclosure and Prohibition Act H.R. 5689: To authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000 for a contribution to the World Intellectual Property Organization for projects intended to promote the integration of developing countries into the global intellectual property system. (107th Congress) H.R. 5689: To authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000 for a contribution to the World Intellectual Property Organization for projects intended to promote the integration of developing countries into the global intellectual property system. H.R. 3269: To provide for the development of State medical disaster response plans regarding terrorist attacks that use biological or chemical weapons. (107th Congress) H.R. 3269: To provide for the development of State medical disaster response plans regarding terrorist attacks that use biological or chemical weapons. H.Res. 576: Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to improve its protection of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes. (108th Congress) H.Res. 576: Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to improve its protection of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes. H.R. 2670: Federal Communications Commission Accountability Act (108th Congress) H.R. 2670: Federal Communications Commission Accountability Act H.Res. 793: Condemning all efforts to suppress and intimidate voters in the United States and reaffirming that the right to vote is a fundamental right of all eligible United States citizens. (108th Congress) H.Res. 793: Condemning all efforts to suppress and intimidate voters in the United States and reaffirming that the right to vote is a fundamental right of all eligible United States citizens. H.R. 4828: To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a rule banning children's toys containing mercury. (108th Congress) H.R. 4828: To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a rule banning children's toys containing mercury. H.R. 1680: Mercury in Dental Filling Disclosure and Prohibition Act (108th Congress) H.R. 1680: Mercury in Dental Filling Disclosure and Prohibition Act H.R. 1209: To extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. (108th Congress) H.R. 1209: To extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. H.R. 1822: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3751 West 6th Street in Los Angeles, California, as the "Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office". (108th Congress) H.R. 1822: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3751 West 6th Street in Los Angeles, California, as the "Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office". H.Con.Res. 357: Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Dorothy Height. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 357: Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Dorothy Height. H.R. 1821: To award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy Height in recognition of her many contributions to the Nation. (108th Congress) H.R. 1821: To award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy Height in recognition of her many contributions to the Nation. H.R. 5351: Office of Intellectual Property and Competition Policy Act of 2004 (108th Congress) H.R. 5351: Office of Intellectual Property and Competition Policy Act of 2004 H.Res. 511: Recognizing the accomplishments of the University of Southern California's football, women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams. (108th Congress) H.Res. 511: Recognizing the accomplishments of the University of Southern California's football, women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams. H.R. 4624: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4960 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Ray Charles Post Office Building". (108th Congress) H.R. 4624: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4960 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Ray Charles Post Office Building". H.Con.Res. 239: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the global diamond industry, as represented by the World Diamond Council, should provide transition development assistance to communities in Sierra Leone, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the illicit trade in conflict diamonds for arms fueled civil war, and for other purposes. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 239: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the global diamond industry, as represented by the World Diamond Council, should provide transition development assistance to communities in Sierra Leone, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the illicit trade in conflict diamonds for arms fueled civil war, and for other purposes. H.R. 1207: Hazing Prohibition Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 1207: Hazing Prohibition Act of 2003 H.R. 2359: Digital Television Accountability and Governance Enhancement Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 2359: Digital Television Accountability and Governance Enhancement Act of 2005 H.R. 4011: Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act (109th Congress) H.R. 4011: Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act H. Amd. 1138: An amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to negotiate the accession by the Russian Federation into the World Trade Organization. H. Amd. 115: An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 109-76 to require the Attorney General to seek input from local elected officials before designating an area as a "High-Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area.". H. Amd. 116: Amendment provides for the addition of 100 new inspectors and 100 new agents to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; and requires their assignment to the new high-intensity interstate gang activity areas. H.R. 5821: At-Risk Youth Protection Act of 2006 (109th Congress) H.R. 5821: At-Risk Youth Protection Act of 2006 H.R. 504: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4960 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Ray Charles Post Office Building". (109th Congress) H.R. 504: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4960 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Ray Charles Post Office Building". H. Amd. 480: An amendment numbered 28 printed in part B of House Report 109-175 to state that it shall be the policy of the U.S. Government to seek the expeditious transfer of Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the jurisdiction of the Special Court for Sierra Leone to undergo a fair and open trial for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law. H. Amd. 481: Amendment authorizes $5 million for the State Department to work to improve intellectual property law and enforcement in developing countries. H.R. 603: Rail Crossing Safety Act (109th Congress) H.R. 603: Rail Crossing Safety Act H.R. 1003: To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. (110th Congress) H.R. 1003: To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. H.Res. 1413: Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. (110th Congress) H.Res. 1413: Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. H.Res. 361: Recognizing and honoring Jack Valenti and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on his death. (110th Congress) H.Res. 361: Recognizing and honoring Jack Valenti and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on his death. H.R. 2553: Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 2553: Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2008 H.R. 2101: Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act (110th Congress) H.R. 2101: Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act H.Res. 495: Honoring the life and achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, Bermuda's first female barrister, Attorney General, and Opposition Leader in the British Commonwealth. (110th Congress) H.Res. 495: Honoring the life and achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, Bermuda's first female barrister, Attorney General, and Opposition Leader in the British Commonwealth. H.R. 2843: Library of Congress Public Diplomacy Collection Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 2843: Library of Congress Public Diplomacy Collection Act of 2007 H.Res. 294: A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights. (110th Congress) H.Res. 294: A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights. H.R. 1184: At-Risk Youth Protection Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 1184: At-Risk Youth Protection Act of 2007 H.Res. 328: Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Juanita Millender-McDonald, a Representative from the State of California. (110th Congress) H.Res. 328: Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Juanita Millender-McDonald, a Representative from the State of California. H.Con.Res. 335: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 335: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. H.Res. 1458: Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century. (110th Congress) H.Res. 1458: Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century. H.R. 6480: International Documentary Exchange Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6480: International Documentary Exchange Act of 2008 H.R. 2554: After Care Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 2554: After Care Act of 2007 H.R. 1853: Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 1853: Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act of 2007 H.R. 2824: To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen disenfranchised in the March 3, 2007, Cherokee Nation vote and fulfills all its treaty obligations with the Government of the United States, and for other purposes. (110th Congress) H.R. 2824: To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen disenfranchised in the March 3, 2007, Cherokee Nation vote and fulfills all its treaty obligations with the Government of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 6270: ACCESS Act (110th Congress) H.R. 6270: ACCESS Act H.Res. 126: Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2007 Rose Bowl. (110th Congress) H.Res. 126: Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2007 Rose Bowl. H.R. 3931: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 2 years the election to treat the cost of a qualified film or television production as an expense which is not chargeable to a capital account. (111th Congress) H.R. 3931: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 2 years the election to treat the cost of a qualified film or television production as an expense which is not chargeable to a capital account. H.Res. 311: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month. (111th Congress) H.Res. 311: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month. H.R. 4615: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require dentists to provide patients with a fact sheet before performing any dental restoration work, and for other purposes. (111th Congress) H.R. 4615: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require dentists to provide patients with a fact sheet before performing any dental restoration work, and for other purposes. H.R. 4470: Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act (111th Congress) H.R. 4470: Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act H.R. 2131: To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. (111th Congress) H.R. 2131: To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. H.R. 3031: Families for Orphans Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 3031: Families for Orphans Act of 2009 H.Res. 221: Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century. (111th Congress) H.Res. 221: Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century. H.Con.Res. 136: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 136: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day. H.R. 3110: FACE Act (111th Congress) H.R. 3110: FACE Act H.Con.Res. 126: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 126: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education. H.Res. 362: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program. (111th Congress) H.Res. 362: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program. H.R. 2760: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1615 North Wilcox Avenue in Los Angeles, California, as the "Johnny Grant Hollywood Post Office Building". (111th Congress) H.R. 2760: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1615 North Wilcox Avenue in Los Angeles, California, as the "Johnny Grant Hollywood Post Office Building". H.R. 3526: Tony Cardenas Community-Based Gang Intervention Act (111th Congress) H.R. 3526: Tony Cardenas Community-Based Gang Intervention Act H.R. 909: Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 909: Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009 H.Res. 720: Commending Serena Williams for her victory in the 2009 Wimbledon Women's Singles Championship and the 2009 Wimbledon Doubles Championship. (111th Congress) H.Res. 720: Commending Serena Williams for her victory in the 2009 Wimbledon Women's Singles Championship and the 2009 Wimbledon Doubles Championship. H.Res. 648: Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury. (111th Congress) H.Res. 648: Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury. H.R. 2761: To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen disenfranchised in the March 3, 2007, Cherokee Nation vote and fulfills all its treaty obligations with the Government of the United States, and for other purposes. (111th Congress) H.R. 2761: To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen disenfranchised in the March 3, 2007, Cherokee Nation vote and fulfills all its treaty obligations with the Government of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1976: International Documentary Exchange Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 1976: International Documentary Exchange Act of 2009 H.R. 3070: Families for Orphans Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 3070: Families for Orphans Act of 2009 H.Res. 65: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for efforts to increase financial literacy in the United States and recognizing the work of John Hope Bryant to raise awareness about the importance of financial and economic literacy. (111th Congress) H.Res. 65: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for efforts to increase financial literacy in the United States and recognizing the work of John Hope Bryant to raise awareness about the importance of financial and economic literacy. H.Res. 49: Honoring Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American woman elected Speaker of the California State Assembly. (111th Congress) H.Res. 49: Honoring Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American woman elected Speaker of the California State Assembly. H.Res. 514: Commending the University of Southern California Trojan men's tennis team for its victory in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Tennis Championship. (111th Congress) H.Res. 514: Commending the University of Southern California Trojan men's tennis team for its victory in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Tennis Championship. H.Res. 153: Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl. (111th Congress) H.Res. 153: Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl.