U.S. Congress - Rep. Steve Cohen, Tennessee (D) 
Rep. Steve Cohen
Democrat • 9th District, Tennessee • 3rd Term • Sworn In 2007
- 32 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 27 of 440) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 50 of 440)
- 351 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 5 of 440) 5 Made Into Law (Ranks 59 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Paul Tonko
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Rep. Tim Huelskamp
- Votes with party 93%
- Abstains: 3%
Sponsored Bills
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H.R.4003Introduced Feb 09, 2012 0 Views
To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the payment of a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, if made by mail, shall be ...
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H.R.3866Introduced Feb 03, 2012 28 Views
To award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the Civil Rights movement.
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H.R.3047Introduced Oct 03, 2011 15 Views
To amend title 39, United States Code, to allow the United States Postal Service to provide nonpostal services, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2946 - American Coastal Waters and Shorelines Protection ActIntroduced Sep 16, 2011 20 Views
To require that vessels used to engage in drilling for oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States mu...
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H.R.2878 - Compassionate Visa for Medical Treatment ActIntroduced Sep 23, 2011 16 Views
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to temporary admission of nonimmigrant aliens to the United States for the purpose o...
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H.R.2713 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2011Introduced Aug 25, 2011 6 Views
To limit investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2609 - Enhancing Livability for All Americans Act of 2011Introduced Jul 22, 2011 8 Views
To establish an Office of Livability in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2537 - Jobs for Urban Sustainability and Training in America Act of 2011Introduced Sep 08, 2011 7 Views
To provide grants to cities with high unemployment rates to provide job training, public works, and economic development programs, and for oth...
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H.R.2469 - End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2011Introduced Feb 01, 2012 27 Views
To protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals.
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H.R.2449 - Fresh Start Act of 2011Introduced Aug 25, 2011 27 Views
To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2361 - Fair Debt Collection Improvement ActIntroduced Jun 24, 2011 14 Views
To improve the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by explicitly barring debt collectors from bringing legal action on a debt in which the stat...
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H.R.2210 - Sportsmanship in Hunting Act of 2011Introduced Aug 25, 2011 20 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to exotic animals and certain computer-assisted remote ...
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H.R.2192 - National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2011Bill Is Law Dec 13, 2011 20 Views
To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of ...
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H.R.2127 - NEWBORN ActIntroduced Jun 03, 2011 12 Views
To authorize funding for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with hi...
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H.R.2028 - Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011Introduced Jul 11, 2011 62 Views
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans.
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H.R.1913 - Byrne/JAG Program Accountability ActIntroduced Jul 11, 2011 20 Views
To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for improvements under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice...
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H.R.1771 - Justice Integrity Act of 2011Introduced Jul 11, 2011 6 Views
To increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process.
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H.R.1542 - Supermarket Tax Credit for Underserved Areas ActIntroduced Apr 14, 2011 26 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the establishment of supermarkets in certain underserved areas.
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H.R.1395 - Leading and Expediting Aerotropolis Development Act of 2011Introduced Apr 07, 2011 5 Views
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to assist the development of aerotropolis transportation systems, and f...
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H.R.1371 - Aerotropolis Act of 2011Introduced Apr 06, 2011 3 Views
To amend SAFETEA-LU to ensure that projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis transportation systems are eligible for certain gran...
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H.R.1290 - Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2011Introduced Apr 07, 2011 14 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under part B of the Medicare program for medically necessary dental pr...
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H.R.1289 - Share America's Diverse History in the Capitol ActIntroduced Mar 31, 2011 5 Views
To permit each State to have 3 statues on display in the United States Capitol.
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H.R.1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011Introduced Apr 04, 2011 20 Views
To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants to State and local governments to carry out programs to provide ...
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H.R.1132 - Critical Infrastructure Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2011Introduced Mar 17, 2011 40 Views
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center ho...
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H.R.1067 - Surface Transportation Earmark Rescission, Savings, and Accountability Act of 2011Introduced Mar 15, 2011 3 Views
To rescind earmarks for certain surface transportation projects, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1046 - Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier Heroes ActIntroduced Mar 18, 2011 6 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize a member of the Armed Forces to designate anyone as the person authorized to direct dispos...
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H.R.906 - PRIME ActIntroduced Mar 21, 2011 15 Views
To authorize public awareness campaigns to promote the persistent quest for knowledge and increased education among youth.
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H.R.769 - Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2011Introduced Apr 04, 2011 20 Views
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require the inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers, and fo...
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H.R.666 - Birth Certificate Enhancement Act of 2011Introduced Feb 18, 2011 4 Views
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Center for Health Statistics, ...
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H.R.583 - Jane's LawIntroduced Feb 14, 2011 10 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes.
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H.R.415 - Restorative Justice in Schools Act of 2011Introduced Feb 25, 2011 11 Views
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under section 2121 of...
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H.R.321 - Equal Employment for All ActIntroduced Mar 23, 2011 22 Views
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose...
Co-sponsored Bills
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H.R.4010Introduced Feb 09, 2012 5 Views
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, an...
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H.Res.544Introduced Feb 08, 2012 0 Views
Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLVI.
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H.R.3900Introduced Feb 03, 2012 31 Views
To ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil.
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H.Res.538Introduced Feb 03, 2012 25 Views
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2012, as National Cancer Prevention Day.
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H.R.3886Introduced Feb 02, 2012 27 Views
To expand the workforce of veterinarians specialized in the care and conservation of wild animals and their ecosystems, and to develop educati...
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H.R.3868Introduced Feb 01, 2012 28 Views
To grant the congressional gold medal to John H. Johnson in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the United States.
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H.R.3858Introduced Jan 31, 2012 29 Views
To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during 2013.
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H.Res.531Introduced Jan 31, 2012 27 Views
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of th...
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H.R.3826Introduced Jan 25, 2012 37 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.3795 - Muhammad Ali Legacy ActIntroduced Jan 18, 2012 24 Views
To establish a grant program to preserve the legacy and ideals of Muhammad Ali and promote global respect, understanding, and communication, a...
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H.R.3771 - Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act of 2012Introduced Jan 13, 2012 41 Views
To promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development in Haiti, and for other purposes.
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H.Res.510Introduced Feb 03, 2012 25 Views
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continu...
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H.Res.507Introduced Jan 12, 2012 34 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and its actions relating to the Stanford ...
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H.R.3760 - Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2011Introduced Dec 23, 2011 37 Views
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the N...
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H.R.3743 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011Introduced Jan 12, 2012 67 Views
To provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3741 - Rilya Wilson ActIntroduced Jan 06, 2012 30 Views
To require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities, and for...
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H.R.3696 - College Football Playoff Act of 2011Introduced Dec 16, 2011 21 Views
To prohibit, as an unfair and deceptive act or practice, the promotion, marketing, and advertising of any post-season NCAA Division I football...
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H.R.3702 - Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011Introduced Jan 06, 2012 66 Views
To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention witho...
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H.R.3701 - Back to Basics Job Creation Act of 2011Introduced Dec 16, 2011 19 Views
To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants to support job creation initiatives, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3695Introduced Dec 16, 2011 15 Views
To amend title 14, United States Code, to modify the process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets at the Coas...
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H.R.3664 - Solar Energy Regulatory Relief Act of 2011Introduced Dec 20, 2011 28 Views
To provide local communities with tools to make solar permitting more efficient, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3638 - Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2011Introduced Jan 26, 2012 819 Views
To create American jobs and reduce the deficit, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3618 - End Racial Profiling Act of 2011Introduced Jan 06, 2012 48 Views
To eliminate racial profiling by law enforcement, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3573 - RISE Out of Poverty ActIntroduced Dec 06, 2011 36 Views
To reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families and related programs.
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H.R.3569 - Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools ActIntroduced Dec 06, 2011 690 Views
To improve Indian education, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3553 - Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know ActIntroduced Dec 09, 2011 171 Views
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that fo...
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H.R.3533 - Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011Introduced Jan 12, 2012 90 Views
To ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and...
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H.R.3528 - Hate Crimes Against the Homeless Statistics Act of 2011Introduced Dec 05, 2011 34 Views
To amend the Hate Crime Statistics Act to include crimes against the homeless.
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H.Con.Res.89Introduced Nov 18, 2011 7 Views
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
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H.R.3502 - Project Rebuild Act of 2011Introduced Jan 12, 2012 51 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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H.J.Res.90Introduced Dec 02, 2011 46 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to expressly exclude for-profit corporations from the rights given to natural ...
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H.R.3485 - Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2011Introduced Dec 02, 2011 45 Views
To provide certain benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
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H.R.3465 - National Forest Roadless Area Conservation ActIntroduced Dec 19, 2011 15 Views
To protect inventoried roadless areas in the National Forest System.
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H.R.3437 - Eva M. Clayton Fellows Program ActIntroduced Dec 19, 2011 41 Views
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Eva M. Clayton Fellows Program to provide for fellowships to conduct research and educ...
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H.R.3435 - STOP ActIntroduced Nov 16, 2011 131 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the prevention of and response to sexual assault in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3425 - Pathways Back to Work Act of 2011Introduced Nov 15, 2011 31 Views
To provide subsidized employment for unemployed, low-income adults, provide summer employment and year-round employment opportunities for low-...
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H.J.Res.88Introduced Dec 02, 2011 44 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, ...
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H.J.Res.86Introduced Nov 21, 2011 20 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
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H.R.3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/11 ActBill Is Law Dec 23, 2011 49 Views
Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
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H.Res.460Introduced Nov 04, 2011 13 Views
Expressing support for designation of 2012 as the "Year of the Girl" and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA.
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H.R.3357 - Child Marriage Violates the Human Rights of Girls Act of 2011Introduced Feb 03, 2012 29 Views
To protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes.
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H.Con.Res.85Introduced Nov 21, 2011 31 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the proposed settlement between the Department of Justice, the State attorneys ...
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H.R.3346 - Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2011Introduced Nov 03, 2011 49 Views
To amend title IV of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the continuation of certain unemployment benefits, and for other...
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H.R.3343 - Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization ActIntroduced Nov 03, 2011 15 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquir...
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H.Res.452Introduced Nov 02, 2011 8 Views
Recognizing the importance labor unions play in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for more equitable wages, humane work conditions,...
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H.R.3233 - Eliminate Auto Test (EAT) Act of 2011Introduced Nov 08, 2011 8 Views
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude the value of vehicles used for household transportation, or to obtain or continue emplo...
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H.R.3200 - Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance ActIntroduced Oct 14, 2011 34 Views
To provide flexibility of certain transit functions to local entities.
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H.R.3179 - Marketplace Equity Act of 2011Introduced Oct 24, 2011 28 Views
To improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3201Introduced Oct 13, 2011 20 Views
To amend the Budget Control Act of 2011 to eliminate the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.
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H.Res.432Introduced Oct 24, 2011 43 Views
Celebrating the life and achievements of Reverend Fred Lee Shuttlesworth and honoring him for his tireless efforts in the fight against segreg...
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