Member of Congress

J. Forbes

Role: Former Representative
State: VA
Party: Republican

Cosponsored legislation

H.Con.Res. 313 · 108th Congress

To urge the President, on behalf of the United States, to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, in recognition of his significant, enduring, and historic contributions to the causes of freedom, human dignity, and peace and to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of His Holiness' inauguration of his ministry as Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pastor of the Catholic Church.

Passed CongressStatus updated 2003-11-19

H.R. 3178 · 108th Congress

Health and Education Access for Students with Diabetes Act

In committeeStatus updated 2003-09-25

H.Res. 423 · 108th Congress

Recognizing the 5th anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and urging a renewed commitment to eliminating violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and protecting fundamental human rights.

Passed chamber resolutionStatus updated 2003-11-20

H.R. 3428 · 108th Congress

To designate a portion of the United States courthouse located at 2100 Jamieson Avenue, in Alexandria, Virginia, as the "Justin W. Williams United States Attorney's Building".

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2004-09-22

H.R. 3193 · 108th Congress

District of Columbia Personal Protection Act

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2004-09-29

H.Con.Res. 310 · 108th Congress

Requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-10-21

H.R. 3390 · 108th Congress

To amend title 10, United States Code, relating to prescription drug benefits for Medicare-eligible enrollees under defense health care plans.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-10-29

H.R. 3329 · 108th Congress

Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-10-16

H.R. 2327 · 108th Congress

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Extension Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-06-04

H.R. 3313 · 108th Congress

Marriage Protection bill

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2004-07-22

H.R. 1708 · 108th Congress

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-04-10

H.R. 3287 · 108th Congress

To award congressional gold medals posthumously on behalf of Reverend Joseph A. DeLaine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson in recognition of their contributions to the Nation as pioneers in the effort to desegregate public schools that led directly to the landmark desegregation case of Brown et al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka et al.

Signed by the presidentStatus updated 2003-12-15

H.Con.Res. 298 · 108th Congress

Expressing the sense of Congress supporting vigorous enforcement of the Federal obscenity laws.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-10-08

H.R. 3157 · 108th Congress

To provide for the designation of a Department of Agriculture disaster liaison to assist State and local employees of the Department in coordination with other disaster agencies in response to a federally declared disaster area as a result of a disaster.

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2003-11-17

H.R. 2824 · 108th Congress

Internet Tobacco Sales Enforcement Act

Reported from committeeStatus updated 2004-01-28

H.R. 1643 · 108th Congress

Teacher Tax Credit Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-04-03

H.R. 3246 · 108th Congress

Mobile Machinery Tax Fairness Act

In committeeStatus updated 2003-10-02

H.R. 3220 · 108th Congress

Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-10-01

H.R. 3208 · 108th Congress

To ensure that the travel and transportation allowances provided in connection with rest and recuperative leave granted to a member of the Armed Forces serving in Iraq or Afghanistan cover travel to and from the permanent duty station or home of record of the member, not simply to and from a port of entry in the United States.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-09-30

H.R. 3197 · 108th Congress

To provide for the reimbursement of air fare costs incurred by members of the United States Armed Forces for domestic travel while on leave from deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-09-30

H.R. 3214 · 108th Congress

DNA Testing for Inmates bill

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2003-11-05

H.R. 3106 · 108th Congress

Removal of Terrorist Criminal Aliens Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-09-17

H.R. 2934 · 108th Congress

Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act of 2003

Reported from committeeStatus updated 2004-06-23

H.R. 2885 · 108th Congress

Protecting Children from Peer-to-Peer Pornography Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-07-24

H.R. 3040 · 108th Congress

Pretrial Detention and Lifetime Supervision of Terrorists Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-09-09