U.S. Congress - Rep. Gary Ackerman, New York (D)

Sponsored Bills

• H.R.3127

  To direct the Architect of the Capitol to acquire a statue of "The Unknown Slave" for permanent display in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Vi...

  Introduced Jul 08, 2009 10 Views
• H.R.1553 - Mutual Savings Association Preservation Act

  To amend the Home Owners' Loan Act to provide equitable remedies to mutual savings institutions to defend against individuals acting as a de f...

  Introduced Apr 27, 2009 12 Views
• H.R.1389 - Fraudulent Tax Relief Act of 2009

  To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit for taxes paid on earnings reinvested and lost in a fraudulent investm...

  Introduced Mar 09, 2009 8 Views
• H.R.1181

  To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish both a process by which asset-backed instruments can be deemed eligible for NRSR...

  Introduced Feb 25, 2009 15 Views
• H.R.710 - Public Retiree's Investment Act of 2009

  To secure additional Tier I capital for the United States banking system from parties other than the Federal Government by providing authority...

  Introduced Jan 27, 2009 10 Views
• H.R.615 - Antifreeze Bittering Act of 2009

  To amend the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalat...

  Introduced Jan 21, 2009 56 Views
• H.R.302

  To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule on short sales of securities.

  Introduced Jan 08, 2009 6 Views

Co-sponsored Bills

• H.Res.900

  Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed ...

  Introduced Nov 18, 2009 22 Views
• H.Res.893

  Congratulating the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series Champions, the New York Yankees.

  House Passed Nov 07, 2009 21 Views
• H.Res.890

  Welcoming the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, to the United States.

  House Passed Nov 18, 2009 23 Views
• H.Res.877

  Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and jus...

  House Passed Nov 07, 2009 41 Views
• H.Res.867

  Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the Uni...

  House Passed Nov 03, 2009 60 Views
• H.Res.864

  Congratulating President Obama for winning of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.

  Introduced Oct 23, 2009 21 Views
• H.R.3907 - Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009

  To amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally.

  Introduced Oct 22, 2009 23 Views
• H.Res.856

  Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.

  House Passed Nov 05, 2009 19 Views
• H.R.3904 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2009

  To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage pro...

  Introduced Oct 22, 2009 110 Views
• H.R.3855 - Every Person Counts Act

  To amend title 13, United States Code, to make clear that each decennial census, as required for the apportionment of Representatives in Congr...

  Introduced Oct 20, 2009 16 Views
• H.Res.839

  Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.

  House Passed Nov 05, 2009 15 Views
• H.Res.833

  Honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the ...

  House Passed Nov 08, 2009 35 Views
• H.R.3790

  To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prost...

  Introduced Oct 13, 2009 38 Views
• H.R.3778 - Medical Education Development Act of 2009

  To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program of grants to newly accredited allopathic medical schools for th...

  Introduced Oct 08, 2009 8 Views
• H.Res.816

  Mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga.

  House Passed Oct 14, 2009 10 Views
• H.Res.798

  Conveying the best wishes of the House of Representatives to those celebrating Diwali.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 14 Views
• H.R.3734 - Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act

  To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish and carry out an urban revitalization and livable communities program...

  Introduced Oct 06, 2009 21 Views
• H.R.3692 - National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act

  To protect inventoried roadless areas in the National Forest System.

  Introduced Oct 02, 2009 39 Views
• H.R.3710 - Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act

  To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

  Introduced Oct 06, 2009 21 Views
• H.Res.786

  Commemorating the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood.

  House Passed Oct 15, 2009 15 Views
• H.Res.787

  Expressing support for designation of October 13, 2009, as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

  House Passed Oct 28, 2009 17 Views
• H.Res.784

  Honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political ...

  House Passed Oct 28, 2009 52 Views
• H.R.3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009

  To amend the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 to establish an earlier effective date for various consumer ...

  House Passed Nov 05, 2009 183 Views
• H.R.3642 - Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009

  To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people, and ...

  Introduced Sep 24, 2009 10 Views
• H.Res.765

  Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18...

  House Passed Sep 24, 2009 6 Views
• H.R.3567 - Respect for Marriage Act of 2009

  To repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage.

  Introduced Oct 19, 2009 349 Views
• H.Res.739

  Honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for his many contributions to alleviating world hunger.

  House Passed Sep 30, 2009 13 Views
• H.R.3549 - National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Coin Act of 2009

  To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks o...

  Introduced Sep 10, 2009 8 Views
• H.R.3548 - Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009

  To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment comp...

  Bill Is Law Nov 06, 2009 8,118 Views
• H.Con.Res.178

  Expressing the sense of Congress that we reaffirm the historic ties between the United States and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricen...

  House Passed Oct 06, 2009 14 Views
• H.Res.706

  Congratulating the people of Lebanon on successfully conducting free, fair, and democratic parliamentary elections on June 7, 2009.

  Introduced Jul 31, 2009 1 Views
• H.Res.692

  Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.

  House Passed Oct 02, 2009 11 Views
• H.R.3381 - Protect America's Wildlife Act of 2009

  To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Aug 02, 2009 18 Views
• H.Res.686

  Recommending that the United States Constitution be taught to high school students throughout the Nation in September of their senior year.

  House Passed Oct 22, 2009 28 Views
• H.Res.677

  Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of India's independence from the British Empire.

  Introduced Jul 24, 2009 2 Views
• H.R.3290 - September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act of 2009

  To provide the spouses and children of aliens who perished in the September 11 terrorist attacks an opportunity to adjust their status to that...

  Introduced Sep 16, 2009 14 Views
• H.R.3295 - RISE Act of 2009

  To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student finan...

  Introduced Oct 22, 2009 15 Views
• H.J.Res.61

  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

  Introduced Oct 19, 2009 90 Views
• H.R.3250

  To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1210 West Main Street in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First C...

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 20 Views
• H.Res.654

  Honoring the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation and for other purposes.

  House Passed Jul 22, 2009 10 Views
• H.Res.634

  Acknowledging the 25th anniversary of the nomination of Representative Geraldine A. Ferraro as the first woman selected by a major political p...

  Introduced Jul 13, 2009 10 Views
• H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009

  To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 644 Views
• H.Con.Res.159

  Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the declaration by the United States Congress of genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

  House Passed Jul 30, 2009 15 Views
• H.R.3017 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009

  To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

  Introduced Sep 23, 2009 67 Views
• H.R.2941

  To reauthorize and enhance Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers.

  Introduced Jun 18, 2009 5 Views
• H.Res.562

  Congratulating Syracuse University for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament.

  House Passed Oct 26, 2009 10 Views
• H.Res.563

  Congratulating the Onondaga Community College Lazers for winning the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Men's Lac...

  Introduced Jun 18, 2009 11 Views
• H.Res.561

  Congratulating the Onondaga Community College Lady Lazers for winning the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Wome...

  Introduced Jun 18, 2009 7 Views
• H.Res.555

  Expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of ...

  Introduced Jun 17, 2009 44 Views
• H.R.2877

  To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 76 Brookside Avenue in Chester, New York, as the "1st Lieutenant Loui...

  House Passed Oct 19, 2009 3 Views