Member of Congress

J. Forbes

Role: Former Representative
State: VA
Party: Republican

Cosponsored legislation

H.J.Res. 1 · 110th Congress

Balanced Budget resolution

In committeeStatus updated 2007-01-04

H.Res. 1051 · 109th Congress

Expressing support for democracy in Nepal that will require the full participation of the people of Nepal in the political process to hold elections for a constituent assembly and draft a new constitution and calling upon the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist to adhere to commitments it has made and to respect human rights.

Passed chamber resolutionStatus updated 2006-12-07

H.R. 6136 · 109th Congress

Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act

In committeeStatus updated 2006-09-21

H.R. 583 · 109th Congress

Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2005

In committeeStatus updated 2005-02-02

H.R. 2239 · 109th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the recognition period for built-in gains for subchapter S corporations.

In committeeStatus updated 2005-05-10

H.R. 6240 · 109th Congress

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1155 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville, Virginia, as the "Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building".

In committeeStatus updated 2006-09-28

H.R. 6057 · 109th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the indexing of certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss.

In committeeStatus updated 2006-09-12

H.R. 5562 · 109th Congress

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Constantino Brumidi for display in the Capitol Visitor Center.

In committeeStatus updated 2006-06-08

H.R. 6099 · 109th Congress

Abortion Pain bill

Did not passStatus updated 2006-12-06

H.R. 6102 · 109th Congress

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, as the "Captain Christopher Petty Post Office Building".

Signed by the presidentStatus updated 2006-12-18

H.Con.Res. 471 · 109th Congress

Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the charitable contributions they provide to the United States.

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2006-09-25

H.Res. 942 · 109th Congress

Recognizing the centennial anniversary on August 5, 2006, of the Iranian constitution of 1906.

Passed chamber resolutionStatus updated 2006-09-20

H.Res. 959 · 109th Congress

Recognizing and supporting the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 in increasing adoption and the efforts the Act has spurred including National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, and encouraging adoption throughout the year.

Passed chamber resolutionStatus updated 2006-09-19

H.R. 5888 · 109th Congress

Helping Families Adopt Orphans Act

In committeeStatus updated 2006-07-25

H.R. 5552 · 109th Congress

SAFE Commission Act

In committeeStatus updated 2006-06-07

H.R. 5939 · 109th Congress

Criminal Terrorism Improvements Act of 2006

In committeeStatus updated 2006-07-27

H.Res. 928 · 109th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week should be established.

Passed chamber resolutionStatus updated 2006-07-26

H.Con.Res. 448 · 109th Congress

Commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the completion of the Space Shuttle's second Return-to-Flight mission.

Passed CongressStatus updated 2006-07-21

H.Res. 533 · 109th Congress

Supporting the goals and ideals of Cambodian-American Freedom Day.

In committeeStatus updated 2005-11-03

H.R. 5225 · 109th Congress

Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act

In committeeStatus updated 2006-04-27

H.R. 1384 · 109th Congress

Firearm Commerce Modernization Act

In committeeStatus updated 2005-03-17

H.R. 5092 · 109th Congress

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and Reform Act of 2006

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2006-09-26

H.Res. 884 · 109th Congress

Honoring the town of Nicodemus, Kansas, for its contribution to American history.

In committeeStatus updated 2006-06-21

H.R. 5005 · 109th Congress

Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act

Reported from committeeStatus updated 2006-09-13

H.R. 5520 · 109th Congress

Veterans Identity Protection Act

Reported from committeeStatus updated 2006-06-21