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Vela, Filemon

Democratic · TX-34 · V000132

Bioguide ID V000132

Bill topic distribution

Based on sponsored and cosponsored bills currently indexed by LawLinter. Historical coverage may be incomplete and can change as more Congresses, bill details, and subjects are ingested.

Recently sponsored bills

HR 268 - 117

To provide for the boundary of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park to be adjusted, to authorize the donation of land to the United States for addition to that historic park, and for other purposes.

In session Public Lands and Natural Resources Latest May 11, 2022

HR 269 - 117

Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act

In session Transportation and Public Works Latest Feb 4, 2021

Recently cosponsored bills

HRES 831 - 117

Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

In session International Affairs Latest Apr 5, 2022

HR 903 - 117

Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022

In session Government Operations and Politics Latest May 16, 2022

HR 6 - 117

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

In session Immigration Latest Jun 15, 2021

HRES 21 - 117

Calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.

In session Government Operations and Politics Latest Jan 12, 2021

HR 203 - 117

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4020 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas, as the "Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building".

Became law Government Operations and Politics Latest Dec 27, 2022

HR 1327 - 116

Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act

Became law Law Latest Jul 29, 2019

HR 1865 - 116

Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

Became law Economics and Public Finance Latest Dec 20, 2019

HR 1644 - 116

Save the Internet Act of 2019

In session Science, Technology, Communications Latest Apr 29, 2019

HR 299 - 116

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019

Became law Armed Forces and National Security Latest Jun 25, 2019

HJRES 46 - 116

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

In session Immigration Latest Mar 26, 2019

HR 3298 - 115

Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017

Became law Congress Latest Aug 4, 2017

HR 1370 - 115

An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes.

Became law Crime and Law Enforcement Latest Dec 22, 2017

HR 1624 - 114

Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act

Became law Health Latest Oct 7, 2015

HR 2559 - 114

To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas.

Became law Transportation and Public Works Latest Aug 7, 2015

HR 891 - 114

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Paloma Drive in Floresville, Texas, as the "Floresville Veterans Post Office Building".

Became law Government Operations and Politics Latest Jul 20, 2015

HR 431 - 114

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March in March of 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Became law Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Latest Mar 7, 2015

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Terms

116th Congress · House of Representatives

2013 - 2022

115th Congress · House of Representatives

2013 - 2022

115th Congress · House of Representatives

2013 - 2022

114th Congress · House of Representatives

2013 - 2022

113th Congress · House of Representatives

2013 - 2022

113th Congress · House of Representatives

2013 - 2022

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