Member of Congress

John Shimkus

Role: Former Representative
State: IL
Party: Republican

Cosponsored legislation

H.R. 3214 · 108th Congress

DNA Testing for Inmates bill

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2003-11-05

H.R. 3215 · 108th Congress

Tax Reform Action Commission Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-10-01

H.Con.Res. 106 · 108th Congress

Recognizing and honoring America's Jewish community on the occasion of its 350th anniversary, supporting the designation of an "American Jewish History Month", and for other purposes.

Passed CongressStatus updated 2003-11-21

H.Con.Res. 280 · 108th Congress

Recognizing the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association for reaching its 100th Anniversary, and for the many vital contributions of its members to the Nation's economy and to improving the quality of life through the constantly expanding roles stone, sand, and gravel serve in the Nation's everyday life.

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2003-11-04

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. 3161 · 108th Congress

Do-Not-Call-Registry bill

Signed by the presidentStatus updated 2003-09-29

H.R. 3140 · 108th Congress

Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act

Signed by the presidentStatus updated 2003-12-06

H.R. 2999 · 108th Congress

To ensure by law the ability of the military service academies to include the offering of a voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-09-04

H.R. 1900 · 108th Congress

To award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of the Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

Signed by the presidentStatus updated 2003-10-29

H.R. 687 · 108th Congress

Identification Integrity Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-02-11

H.Con.Res. 283 · 108th Congress

Honoring the commitment of the individuals participating in the Free Our People March and Rally.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-09-16

H.Con.Res. 247 · 108th Congress

Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-07-17

H.R. 2934 · 108th Congress

Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act of 2003

Reported from committeeStatus updated 2004-06-23

H.R. 1819 · 108th Congress

Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act Amendments of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-04-11

H.R. 918 · 108th Congress

Patient Navigator, Outreach, and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2003

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2004-10-05

H.R. 2720 · 108th Congress

Great Lakes Restoration Financing Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-07-14

H.R. 911 · 108th Congress

To authorize the establishment of a memorial to victims who died as a result of terrorist acts against the United States or its people, at home or abroad.

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2003-09-11

H.Res. 300 · 108th Congress

Recognizing the outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities.

Passed chamber resolutionStatus updated 2003-11-04

H.R. 2079 · 108th Congress

Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2003

In committeeStatus updated 2003-05-13

H.Res. 352 · 108th Congress

Remembering and honoring the March on Washington of August 28, 1963.

Passed chamber resolutionStatus updated 2003-09-16

H.R. 2998 · 108th Congress

Injured Soldiers Hospital bill

Passed a chamberStatus updated 2003-10-08

H.Res. 357 · 108th Congress

Honoring the life and legacy of Bob Hope.

Passed chamber resolutionStatus updated 2003-09-30

H.R. 2172 · 108th Congress

To establish the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-05-20

H.R. 1943 · 108th Congress

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood products, and for other purposes.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-05-01

H.R. 2906 · 108th Congress

To clarify that federally licensed firerarms dealers may transfer firearms to other federally licensed firearms dealers at places other than the business premises specified on the license of the transferor dealer.

In committeeStatus updated 2003-07-25