Rep. Jerry Costello
Democrat • 12th District, Illinois • 13th Term • Sworn In 1987
- 2 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 373 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 18 of 440)
- 113 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 256 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 26 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Mark Critz
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Rep. Justin Amash
- Votes with party 79%
- Abstains: 4%
Person's Views
- Today: 17
- Past Seven Days: 100
- All-Time: 18,061
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.R.2644 - Aviation Jobs and Safety Act of 2011Introduced Jul 27, 2011 28 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend titl...
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H.R.898Introduced Apr 04, 2011 6 Views
To suspend flood insurance rate map updates in geographic areas in which certain levees are being repaired.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3866Introduced Feb 03, 2012 29 Views
To award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the Civil Rights movement.
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H.Res.523Introduced Feb 01, 2012 30 Views
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.
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H.R.3800 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012Bill Is Law Jan 31, 2012 57 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend titl...
Recent Voting History
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H.R.3521 Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011
On Passage: H R 3521 To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposesFebruary 08, 2012
Aye
(against party)
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H.R.3521 Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 3521February 08, 2012
Aye
(against party)
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H.Res.540 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 540 Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3521, the Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions ActFebruary 08, 2012
Nay
(with party)
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02/09/12
Push for more private security guards at airports
...security system run by private contractors. It very tragically did not work.” Incredulous Democrats also ripped the bill. Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), a former cop, said, “I think if we’re going to start contracting out the security of the flying
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New York Daily News
02/08/12
Showcase winners and a new facility
It takes a team to make something this fantastic happen! Of course, none of it would be possible without the advocacy of Illinois Congressman Jerry Costello who secured the funding for this project. As he said during the ceremony, he wanted a better ...
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02/08/12
Legislator intends to get tough on funeral protests
“I think it’s absolutely despicable to any group to protest, especially at a veteran’s funeral,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jerry Costello II, D-Belleville. “The least we can do is respect the dignity of death.” House Bill 3802 would ban .
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Push for more private security guards at airports
...security system run by private contractors. It very tragically did not work.” Incredulous Democrats also ripped the bill. Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), a former cop, said, “I think if we’re going to start contracting out the security of the flying
Showcase winners and a new facility
It takes a team to make something this fantastic happen! Of course, none of it would be possible without the advocacy of Illinois Congressman Jerry Costello who secured the funding for this project. As he said during the ceremony, he wanted a better ...
Legislator intends to get tough on funeral protests
“I think it’s absolutely despicable to any group to protest, especially at a veteran’s funeral,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jerry Costello II, D-Belleville. “The least we can do is respect the dignity of death.” House Bill 3802 would ban .
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02/08/12
Boehner claims victory in FAA bill labor fight | Speaker Boner
“Congress should not be amending the Railway Labor Act in this bill [but] I believe it is necessary to move forward and enact a multiyear reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration,” Rep. Jerry Costello (Ill.), the ...
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02/08/12
Democrat: Evicting TSA From Airports Could Cause New 9/11 ...
“It was felt that a private contractor would provide friendlier customer service to the traveling public,” the head of a Roswell, New Mexico, airport wrote to Congress.” Not to be outdone, Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill.) also waded in ...
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Mountain Republic
02/08/12
Boehner claims victory in FAA bill labor fight | Speaker Boner
“Congress should not be amending the Railway Labor Act in this bill [but] I believe it is necessary to move forward and enact a multiyear reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration,” Rep. Jerry Costello (Ill.), the ...
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Boehner claims victory in FAA bill labor fight | Speaker Boner
“Congress should not be amending the Railway Labor Act in this bill [but] I believe it is necessary to move forward and enact a multiyear reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration,” Rep. Jerry Costello (Ill.), the ...
Democrat: Evicting TSA From Airports Could Cause New 9/11 ...
“It was felt that a private contractor would provide friendlier customer service to the traveling public,” the head of a Roswell, New Mexico, airport wrote to Congress.” Not to be outdone, Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill.) also waded in ...
Boehner claims victory in FAA bill labor fight | Speaker Boner
“Congress should not be amending the Railway Labor Act in this bill [but] I believe it is necessary to move forward and enact a multiyear reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration,” Rep. Jerry Costello (Ill.), the ...
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