Member of Congress
William Jefferson
- Role
- Former Representative
- State
- LA
- Party
- Democrat
Cosponsored legislation
H.R. 5535 · 110th Congress
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2008
H.Con.Res. 214 · 110th Congress
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.
H.Con.Res. 381 · 110th Congress
Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
H.Con.Res. 24 · 110th Congress
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted.
H.R. 6332 · 110th Congress
To authorize additional appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
H.Res. 1270 · 110th Congress
Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Zimbabwe, where the government has unleashed a campaign of violence and intimidation against members of the political opposition, and for other purposes.
H.Res. 655 · 110th Congress
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
H.R. 6276 · 110th Congress
Public Housing Disaster Relief Act of 2008
H.Res. 1245 · 110th Congress
Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur with essential tactical and utility helicopters.
H.R. 6187 · 110th Congress
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4244 University Way NE. in Seattle, Washington, as the "Jacob Lawrence Post Office Building".
H.R. 5793 · 110th Congress
Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008
H.R. 6127 · 110th Congress
White House Conference on Food and Nutrition
H.Con.Res. 360 · 110th Congress
Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal to our Nation on the 75th anniversary of legislation establishing the initial New Deal social and public works programs.
H.Con.Res. 253 · 110th Congress
Hispanic American Heroes Resolution
H.R. 6255 · 110th Congress
Next Steps for Haiti Act of 2008
H.Con.Res. 372 · 110th Congress
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States.
H.Res. 1232 · 110th Congress
Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
H.Res. 1235 · 110th Congress
Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who fought and won World War II.
H.Con.Res. 367 · 110th Congress
Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13, 2008, as "National Health Information Technology Week".
H.Con.Res. 370 · 110th Congress
Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.
H.Res. 1254 · 110th Congress
Supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Government of the United States of America to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality", signed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Brazilian Minister of Racial Integration Edson Santos on March 13, 2008.
H.R. 2676 · 110th Congress
Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2007
H.R. 1518 · 110th Congress
To allow employees of Federally-qualified health centers to obtain health coverage under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.
H.Res. 844 · 110th Congress
Recognizing the service and dedication of Dr. Daisaku Ikeda and celebrating his 80th birthday.
H.R. 5839 · 110th Congress