Former U.S. Representative

Luis G. FortunoNo longer serving

State PR Party Republican In office 2005–2009

Fact sheet Spreadsheet

Bills introduced

As sponsor, from the 107th Congress

Became law

Of the bills they introduced

Cosponsored

620

Signed on to someone else's bill

Recorded votes

464

Roll calls tied to a bill

Floor speeches

In the Congressional Record, from 2001

44 bills introduced

Across 2 Congresses, most in the 110th at 27. In the 110th, 27 — 9 more than the median representative, who filed 18. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.

Bills introduced, against the typical representative 109th to 110th

median for the chamber, that Congress

Biography

A Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico. Born in San Juan, P. R. , October 31, 1960. B. S. F. S. , Georgetown University, Washington, D. C. , 1982. J. D. , University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. , 1985. Lawyer, private practice. Executive director, Puerto Rico Tourism Company, 1993-1996. Secretary, Puerto Rico Economic Development and Commerce, 1994-1996. Elected as a New Progressive to the One Hundred Ninth Congress to a four-year term (January 3, 2005-January 3, 2009). Caucused with the Republican Party. Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Eleventh Congress in 2008, but was a successful candidate for Governor of Puerto Rico. Governor of Puerto Rico, 2009-2013.

Focus

Drawn from the 44 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.

Subjects

Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 44.

Most frequent cosponsors

Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.

Record

Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.

Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.

Bill	Question	Voted	Date
HR 1338	On Agreeing to the Amendment	Not Voting	Jul 31, 2008
HR 1338	On Agreeing to the Amendment	Not Voting	Jul 31, 2008
HR 1338	On Agreeing to the Amendment	Not Voting	Jul 31, 2008
HR 1338	On Agreeing to the Amendment	Not Voting	Jul 31, 2008
HR 3999	On Agreeing to the Amendment	Not Voting	Jul 24, 2008
HR 415	On Agreeing to the Amendment	Not Voting	Jul 16, 2008
HR 415	On Agreeing to the Amendment	Not Voting	Jul 16, 2008
HR 415	On Agreeing to the Amendment	Not Voting	Jul 16, 2008

Bill	Title	Status	Latest action
HR 4289	To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as the "Euripides Rubio Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".	Became Public Law No: 110-292.	Jul 30, 2008
HR 1019	To designate the United States customhouse building located at 31 Gonzalez Clemente Avenue in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, as the "Rafael Martinez Nadal United States Customhouse Building".	Became Public Law No: 110-276.	Jul 15, 2008
HR 3658	To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit rest and recuperation travel to United States territories for members of the Foreign Service.	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	May 7, 2008
HR 5864	Vieques Bioluminescent Bay Conservation Act of 2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.	Apr 25, 2008
HR 5526	To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Task Force on Medical Facility Improvements in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	Mar 7, 2008
HR 5292	To permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to directly administer Ryan White part A and B grants for eligible areas, States, or territories that failed to make appropriate use of previous Ryan White part A and B grants.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	Feb 7, 2008
HR 5046	To amend the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1974 to repeal the limitation on the authorized uses of the former bombardment area on the island of Culebra and the prohibition on Federal Government responsibility for decontamination of the area.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.	Feb 1, 2008
HR 1545	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of Fort San Geronimo and other related resources in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the suitability and feasibility of their inclusion in the National Park System as part of the San Juan National Historic Site, and for other purposes.	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	Oct 30, 2007

Bill	Title	Status	Signed on
HCONRES 443	To establish the Joint Select Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs.	Referred to the House Committee on Rules.	Dec 10, 2008
HRES 1478	Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.	Oct 2, 2008
HCONRES 441	Recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the United States, our allies, and interests.	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Sep 29, 2008
HRES 1483	Regarding the recent decision by the President to declare Venezuela and Bolivia as nations that have "failed demonstrably" to meet their international commitments to combat the production and trafficking of illicit drugs.	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Sep 26, 2008
HRES 1442	Supporting and congratulating the people of Serbia on the formation of a new coalition government.	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Sep 26, 2008
HR 7072	To make technical corrections in the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008.	Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.	Sep 25, 2008
HR 6598	Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008	House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 3, 2009.	Sep 25, 2008
HCONRES 426	Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Sep 25, 2008

Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.

Date	Record section	Where
Jun 24, 2008	Euripides Rubio Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.	House floor
Jun 23, 2008	Sense of Congress Regarding Territories of the United States	House floor
May 5, 2008	Foreign Service Member Rest	House floor
Apr 2, 2008	Providing for Consideration of H.R. 5501, Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against Hiv/Aids, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008	House floor
Jan 29, 2008	Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008	House floor
Oct 31, 2007	Removal of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H. Res. 106	House floor
Sep 18, 2007	Recognizing the Service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers	House floor
Sep 11, 2007	Recognizing September 11 as a Day of Remembrance	Written statement

Committees

Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.

Earlier committees

Education and Workforce CommitteeMember2005–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Education and Workforce Committee	Member	Jan 26, 2005 to Jan 3, 2009	H.Res. 48 · End of the 110th Congress
Healthy Families and Communities	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Sep 2008	Hearing, Mar 2005
Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education	Member	Listed Feb 2007 to Sep 2008	Hearing, Feb 2007
21st Century Competitiveness	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Sep 2006	Hearing, Mar 2005

Foreign Affairs CommitteeMember2007–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Foreign Affairs Committee	Member	Jan 10, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009	H.Res. 45 · End of the 110th Congress
Western Hemisphere	Member	Listed Apr 2007 to Apr 2007	Congressional Directory, Aug 2008
Europe	Member	Listed Apr 2007 to Apr 2007	Congressional Directory, Aug 2008

Natural Resources CommitteeMember2005–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Natural Resources Committee	Member	Jan 26, 2005 to Jan 3, 2009	H.Res. 48 · End of the 110th Congress
Insular Affairs	Ranking Member	Listed Feb 2007 to Sep 2008	Hearing, Feb 2007
National Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2005	Congressional Directory, Sep 2006
Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife, and Oceans	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2005	Congressional Directory, Sep 2006

Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeMember2005–2007

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee	Member	Jan 26, 2005 to Jan 3, 2007	H.Res. 48 · End of the 109th Congress
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation	Member	Listed Jan 2005 to Sep 2006	Hearing, Jan 2005
Water Resources and Environment	Member	Listed Feb 2005 to Sep 2006	Hearing, Feb 2005

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