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12 unusual facts about 107th United States Congress


Bill Luther

Luther was a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1995 to January 3, 2003, serving in the 104th, 105th, 106th, and 107th congresses, representing Minnesota's 6th congressional district.

Canadian Parliamentary Motion on Alexander Graham Bell

The symbolic motion was a response to the 107th United States Congress' earlier resolution (HRes 269) of June 11, 2002, which recognized the contributions of Antonio Meucci.

James Peak Wilderness

The wilderness was established by H.R.1576 in the 107th Congress (2001).

Jo-Ellen Darcy

With the start of the 107th United States Congress, Darcy became the Senior Environmental Advisor to the United States Senate Committee on Finance.

Reducing Americans' Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act

The Reducing Americans' Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act, commonly known as the RAVE Act, was a bill proposed in the United States Senate during the 107th Congress.

Sneak and peek warrant

Under the USA PATRIOT Act signed into law during the 107th United States Congress on October 26, 2001, sneak and peek warrants for the first time in United States history were used as standard procedure in investigations.

South Carolina's 2nd congressional district special election, 2001

The 2001 South Carolina 2nd congressional district special election was held on December 18, 2001 to select a Representative for the 2nd congressional district to serve out the remainder of the term for the 107th Congress.

United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia, 2000

The winner of the race was incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), who is now serving in the 107th Congress from January 4, 2001, until her term of office expires on January 3, 2003.

United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, 2000

Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 107th Congress from January 3, 2001 until January 3, 2003.

United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire, 2000

Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 107th Congress from January 2001 until January 2003.

United States HRes. 269 on Antonio Meucci

The 107th United States Congress resolution (HRes 269) of June 11, 2002, recognized the contributions of Antonio Meucci.

Wally Herger

While he chaired the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support (called the Subcommittee on Human Resources during his watch) beginning with the 107th Congress, he played a leading role in the reauthorization and expansion of the 1996 welfare reform law.