U.S. Congress - Rep. Bobby Rush, Illinois (D) 
Rep. Bobby Rush
Democrat • 1st District, Illinois • 11th Term • Sworn In 1993
- 5 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 233 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 24 of 440)
- 150 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 91 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 128 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Frank Pallone
- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Jim Matheson
- Rep. Jeff Duncan
- Votes with party 96%
- Abstains: 19%
Sponsored Bills
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H.R.1917 - United States-Cuba Normalization Act of 2013Introduced May 09, 2013 12 Views
To lift the trade embargo on Cuba, and for other purposes.
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H.Res.155Introduced Apr 30, 2013 14 Views
Expressing the necessity for the Members of the House of Representatives to use the term "undocumented" instead of the term "illegal" when ref...
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H.R.1403 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2013Introduced Mar 29, 2013 18 Views
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone servic...
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H.R.955 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013Introduced Apr 08, 2013 31 Views
To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.
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H.R.34 - Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2013Introduced Jan 25, 2013 45 Views
To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firear...
Co-sponsored Bills
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H.R.2077Introduced May 21, 2013 5 Views
To prohibit employers from compelling or coercing any person to authorize access to a protected computer, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2056Introduced May 20, 2013 18 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit to certain recently discharged veterans, to improve the coord...
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H.Res.220Introduced May 17, 2013 80 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Specie...
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H.R.2002 - Combating Military Sexual Assault Act of 2013Introduced May 15, 2013 16 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces, and for o...
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H.Res.212Introduced May 13, 2013 31 Views
Expressing support for designation of May 2013 as Mental Health Month.
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H.R.1933 - Let's Grow Act of 2013Introduced May 09, 2013 15 Views
To provide assistance and opportunity for the creation and support of sustainable agriculture activities in America's cities and to improve ac...
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H.Res.209Introduced May 09, 2013 13 Views
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and congratulating the members and ...
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H.R.1867 - Better Enforcement for Sexual Assault Free Environments Act of 2013Introduced May 08, 2013 21 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to sex-related offenses co...
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H.Res.201Introduced May 06, 2013 16 Views
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2013, through May 12, 2013.
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H.Res.195Introduced May 03, 2013 10 Views
Expressing support for designation of May 2013 as "Health and Fitness Month".
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H.R.1777 - Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013Introduced May 08, 2013 26 Views
To create jobs in the United States by increasing United States exports to Africa by at least 200 percent in real dollar value within 10 years...
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H.R.1755 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 46 Views
To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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H.R.1738 - American Opportunity Tax Credit Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 16 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1749 - Assessing Progress in Haiti ActIntroduced Apr 25, 2013 15 Views
To measure the progress of recovery and development efforts in Haiti following the earthquake of January 12, 2010, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1748 - America Votes Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 8 Views
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of...
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H.R.1725 - Veterans Mental Health Accessibility ActIntroduced May 08, 2013 23 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat servic...
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H.R.1707Introduced Apr 24, 2013 10 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 302 East Green Street in Champaign, Illinois, as the "James R. Burges...
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H.R.1692 - Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2013Introduced Apr 24, 2013 14 Views
To require the development of a comprehensive strategy to end serious human rights violations in Sudan, to create incentives for governments a...
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H.R.1717 - Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act of 2013Introduced Apr 26, 2013 56 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, a...
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H.R.1690 - Hazel's LawIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 21 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to remove knowledge of age as an element of the offense for the sex trafficking of children or by force...
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H.Res.174Introduced Apr 23, 2013 25 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complet...
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H.R.1622 - Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 8 Views
To amend the Small Business Act to ensure fairness and transparency in contracting with small business concerns.
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H.R.1621 - Help Entrepreneurs Create American Jobs Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 9 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 2010 increase in the deduction for start-up expenditures.
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H.Con.Res.34Introduced Apr 18, 2013 14 Views
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Soci...
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H.R.1620 - Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 12 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces f...
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H.R.1652 - Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 13 Views
To end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1595 - Student Loan Relief Act of 2013Introduced Apr 17, 2013 30 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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H.R.1598 - Veteran's I.D. Card ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2013 12 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to cer...
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H.R.1593 - STOP ActIntroduced May 06, 2013 27 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the prevention of and response to sexual assault in the Armed Forces by establishing a Sexua...
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H.R.1578Introduced Apr 19, 2013 15 Views
To amend section 1101 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide additional funds to permit additional individuals to enroll...
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H.R.1588 - Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2013Introduced Apr 19, 2013 13 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to provide drug rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income indivi...
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H.R.1554 - Stop Tax Haven Abuse ActIntroduced Apr 15, 2013 40 Views
To restrict the use of offshore tax havens and abusive tax shelters to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1556 - Fairness in International Taxation ActIntroduced Apr 15, 2013 16 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of United States income.
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H.R.1555 - International Tax Competitiveness Act of 2013Introduced Apr 15, 2013 8 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce international tax avoidance and restore a level playing field for American businesses.
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H.R.1565 - National Commission on Mass Violence Act of 2013Introduced Apr 30, 2013 52 Views
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Inst...
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H.R.1522 - Manufacturing Economic Recovery Act of 2013Introduced Apr 12, 2013 8 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for the expansion of manufacturing in the United States.
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H.R.1531 - Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 12, 2013 10 Views
To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the tr...
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H.R.1498Introduced Apr 11, 2013 6 Views
To extend the interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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H.R.1494 - Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2013 8 Views
To direct the Secretary of Defense to review the operation of certain ships during the Vietnam Era, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1492Introduced Apr 26, 2013 15 Views
To establish the Commission on America and its Veterans.
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H.R.1433Introduced Apr 09, 2013 12 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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H.R.1358 - STEM Opportunities Act of 2013Introduced Mar 21, 2013 18 Views
To direct the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to carry out programs and activities to ensure that Federal science agen...
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H.R.1370 - International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2013Introduced Mar 22, 2013 5 Views
To require a site operator of an international travel Web site to provide information on its Web site to consumers regarding the potential hea...
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H.R.1330 - Student Loan Fairness ActIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 66 Views
To increase purchasing power, strengthen economic recovery, and restore fairness in financing higher education in the United States through st...
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H.R.1318 - Youth PROMISE ActIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 17 Views
To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and interve...
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H.Res.131Introduced May 15, 2013 23 Views
Concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts toward long-term peace, stabili...
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H.R.1369 - Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 15, 2013 39 Views
To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage.
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H.R.1346 - Catching Up To 1968 Act of 2013Introduced Apr 23, 2013 8 Views
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage and to index future increases to such wag...
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H.R.1339 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training ActIntroduced Mar 22, 2013 14 Views
To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care at accredited allopathic and osteopathic...
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H.R.1397 - Project Rebuild Act of 2013Introduced Mar 21, 2013 15 Views
To create jobs and reinvest in communities through the rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties, and f...
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