[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 52 (Thursday, April 3, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H2010-H2011]
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                      PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

  Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions were 
introduced and severally referred, as follows:

           By Mr. CLAY (for himself and Mr. Waxman):
       H.R. 5687. A bill to amend the Federal Advisory Committee 
     Act to increase the transparency and accountability of 
     Federal advisory committees, and for other purposes; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
           By Mr. WELLER (for himself and Mr. Tiberi):
       H.R. 5688. A bill to provide for a program of targeted 
     extended unemployment compensation, and for other purposes; 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
           By Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. 
             Ackerman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Arcuri, Ms. 
             Baldwin, Mr. Becerra, Mr. Berman, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. 
             Braley of Iowa, Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida, 
             Mrs. Capps, Mr. Capuano, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Cummings, 
             Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. 
             DeFazio, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Delahunt, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. 
             Ellison, Mr. Emanuel, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Farr, Mr. 
             Filner, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Gene Green of 
             Texas, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Hare, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. 
             Hinojosa, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Holt, Mr. Honda, Ms. 
             Hooley, Mr. Israel, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. 
             Jackson-Lee of Texas, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of 
             Texas, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Kind, Mr. 
             Kucinich, Mr. Langevin, Ms. Lee, Mr. Levin, Mr. Lewis 
             of Georgia, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. Loebsack, Ms. Zoe 
             Lofgren of California, Mrs. Lowey, Mr. Lynch, Mrs. 
             Maloney of New York, Mr. Markey, Mr. Matheson, Ms. 
             Matsui, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Mr. McDermott, Mr. 
             McGovern, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Meeks of New York, Mr. 
             George Miller of California, Mr. Nadler, Mrs. 
             Napolitano, Mr. Neal of Massachusetts, Mr. Oberstar, 
             Mr. Olver, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Payne, Mr. 
             Platts, Ms. Richardson, Mr. Rothman, Ms. Roybal-
             Allard, Mr. Rush, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, Ms. Linda T. 
             Sanchez of California, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of 
             California, Mr. Sarbanes, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. 
             Serrano, Mr. Sestak, Mr. Sherman, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. 
             Smith of Washington, Mr. Snyder, Ms. Solis, Mr. 
             Stark, Ms. Sutton, Mrs. Tauscher, Mr. Thompson of 
             California, Mr. Tierney, Ms. Tsongas, Mr. Udall of 
             New Mexico, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Walz of Minnesota, 
             Ms. Waters, Ms. Watson, Mr. Waxman, Mr. Weiner, Mr. 
             Welch of Vermont, Ms. Woolsey, and Mr. Wu):
       H.R. 5689. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggling 
     of tobacco products into the United States, and for other 
     purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be 
     subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
     consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
     jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
           By Mr. BERMAN (for himself, Mr. Thompson of 
             Mississippi, Mr. Payne, and Ms. Lee):
       H.R. 5690. A bill to exempt the African National Congress 
     from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts 
     or events, provide relief for certain members of the African 
     National Congress regarding admissibility, and for other 
     purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition 
     to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be 
     subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
     consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
     jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
           By Ms. SHEA-PORTER:
       H.R. 5691. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for State and local 
     real property taxes on principal residences of taxpayers who 
     elect not to deduct State and local income and general sales 
     taxes, a refundable credit for the increased cost in 2008 of 
     heating oil used to heat the principal residence of the 
     taxpayer, and to increase and make permanent the deduction 
     for qualified tuition and related expenses; to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
           By Mrs. TAUSCHER (for herself, Mr. Rogers of Michigan, 
             Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. DeLauro, Ms. Jackson-Lee of 
             Texas, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Kucinich, and 
             Mr. Towns):
       H.R. 5692. A bill to provide for infant crib safety, and 
     for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
           By Mr. BOOZMAN:
       H.R. 5693. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to allow a credit against tax for volunteer 
     firefighters; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
           By Mr. BOOZMAN:
       H.R. 5694. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to allow a deduction for certain travel expenses of 
     qualified emergency volunteers; to the Committee on Ways and 
     Means.
           By Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida (for herself and 
             Mr. Bilbray):
       H.R. 5695. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration 
     Act of 1993 to require applications for voter registration 
     with respect to elections for Federal office to include a 
     statement that an alien who falsely claims to be a citizen of 
     the United States is deportable under the Immigration and 
     Nationality Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     House Administration.
           By Mr. DeFAZIO (for himself, Mr. Walden of Oregon, and 
             Mr. Boucher):
       H.R. 5696. A bill to make a technical correction to section 
     3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
           By Mr. DeFAZIO (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. 
             Pallone, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Stark, Ms. Watson, Mr. 
             Cummings, Mr. McCotter, Ms. Berkley, Ms. Lee, Mr. 
             Welch of Vermont, Mr. Abercrombie, and Ms. Zoe 
             Lofgren of California):
       H.R. 5697. A bill to prohibit the use of certain funds 
     related to the 2008 Olympic Games in China, and for other 
     purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
           By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for himself, Mr. Holt, and 
             Mr. Burgess):
       H.R. 5698. A bill to amend titles XVI, XVIII, XIX, and XXI 
     of the Social Security Act to remove inmate limitations on 
     Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, and SCHIP benefits for persons in 
     custody pending disposition of charges; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
     Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as 
     fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
           By Mr. HENSARLING (for himself, Mr. Akin, Mr. Barrett 
             of South Carolina, Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, Mr. 
             Bishop of Utah, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Brady of Texas, 
             Mr. Broun of Georgia, Mr. Campbell of California, Mr. 
             Cannon, Mr. Cantor, Mr. David Davis of Tennessee, Ms. 
             Fallin, Mr. Feeney, Mr. Flake, Mr. Fortuno, Ms. Foxx, 
             Mr. Franks of Arizona, Mr. Gingrey, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. 
             Kline of Minnesota, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Marchant, Mr. 
             McCarthy of California, Mrs. Musgrave, Mr. 
             Neugebauer, Mr. Paul, Mr. Pence, Mr. Ryan of 
             Wisconsin, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Shadegg, Mr. Tancredo, 
             Mr. Walberg, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, and Mr. 
             Wittman of Virginia):
       H.R. 5699. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign 
     Act of 1971 to protect uncompensated Internet activity by 
     individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure 
     under the Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     House Administration.
           By Mr. HINCHEY (for himself, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. 
             Arcuri, Mr. Hall of New York, Mr. Holt, Mr. Engel, 
             Mr. McGovern, Mr. McNulty, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, 
             Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Goode, Mr. David Davis of Tennessee, 
             Mr. Rodriguez, Ms. Shea-Porter, Mr. Loebsack, Mr. 
             Andrews, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Altmire, and Mr. Bishop 
             of New York):
       H.R. 5700. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to allow a $1,000 refundable

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     credit for individuals who are bona fide volunteer members of 
     volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service 
     organizations; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
           By Mr. HOLDEN:
       H.R. 5701. A bill to extend the temporary suspension of 
     duty on Acetamiprid; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
           By Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Mr. Castle, Mr. McDermott, 
             Mr. Kildee, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Mr. Moore of 
             Kansas, Mr. Farr, Ms. DeLauro, Ms. Slaughter, Ms. 
             Wasserman Schultz, Mr. George Miller of California, 
             Ms. Hooley, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. 
             Higgins, Mr. Wu, and Mr. Cohen):
       H.R. 5702. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the 
     Social Security Act to promote the use of advance directives, 
     and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
           By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia:
       H.R. 5703. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to provide that elderly and disabled individuals 
     receiving in-home care under certain government programs are 
     not liable for the payment of employment taxes with respect 
     to the providers of such care, and for other purposes; to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
           By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia:
       H.R. 5704. A bill to ensure that home health agencies can 
     assign the most appropriate skilled service to make the 
     initial assessment visit for home health services for 
     Medicare beneficiaries requiring rehabilitation therapy under 
     a home health plan of care, based upon physician referral; to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be 
     subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
     consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
     jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
           By Mr. McDERMOTT (for himself and Mr. Markey):
       H.R. 5705. A bill to establish a commission to study 
     methods for improving and promoting bilateral renewable 
     energy cooperation between the United States and India, and 
     for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
           By Mrs. MYRICK:
       H.R. 5706. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality 
     Act to increase penalties for employing illegal aliens; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
           By Mr. POMEROY (for himself and Mr. Moran of Kansas):
       H.R. 5707. A bill to provide incentives to physicians to 
     practice in rural and medically underserved communities; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
           By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself and Mr. Hastings of 
             Florida):
       H.R. 5708. A bill to adjust the boundary of the Everglades 
     National Park, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
           By Mr. SPACE:
       H.R. 5709. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to 
     require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out 
     quality assurance activities with respect to the 
     administration of disability compensation, and for other 
     purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
           By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico:
       H.R. 5710. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the 
     Interior to provide financial assistance to the Eastern New 
     Mexico Rural Water Authority for the planning, design, and 
     construction of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, 
     and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
           By Mr. WEINER:
       H.R. 5711. A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the 
     Social Security Act to establish a floor for payment for 
     mammography under the Medicare Program; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
     Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as 
     fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
           By Mr. WELCH of Vermont (for himself, Mr. Towns, and 
             Mr. Waxman):
       H.R. 5712. A bill to require disclosure by Federal 
     contractors of certain violations relating to the award or 
     performance of Federal contracts; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
           By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Bishop of 
             Georgia, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Pitts, Mr. 
             Chabot, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. 
             Rohrabacher, and Mr. Walsh of New York):
       H. Res. 1075. A resolution condemning the Chinese 
     Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, 
     the Chinese Government's use of Internet censorship and 
     surveillance to control news of the protests, and urging 
     compliance with Chinese criminal law and to provide 
     information and access to all persons detained; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
           By Mr. McKEON (for himself, Mr. Boehner, Mr. Blunt, Mr. 
             Ehlers, Mr. Price of Georgia, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. Kline 
             of Minnesota, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Wilson of South 
             Carolina, Mr. David Davis of Tennessee, Mr. Marchant, 
             Ms. Foxx, Mr. Feeney, Mr. Hensarling, Mr. Poe, Mr. 
             Sam Johnson of Texas, Mrs. Musgrave, Mr. Broun of 
             Georgia, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Akin, Mr. Brady of 
             Texas, Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California, Mr. Wamp, 
             Mr. Campbell of California, Mr. Jordan, Mr. McCarthy 
             of California, Mr. Franks of Arizona, Mr. McCotter, 
             Mr. Forbes, Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, Mr. Royce, Mr. 
             Calvert, Mr. McHenry, Mrs. Bono Mack, Mr. Hunter, Mr. 
             Sessions, Mr. Herger, and Mr. Gary G. Miller of 
             California):
       H. Res. 1076. A resolution calling upon the courts to 
     uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to 
     direct the upbringing and education of their children; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
           By Ms. PELOSI (for herself, Mr. Sensenbrenner, Mr. 
             Markey, Mr. George Miller of California, Mr. 
             McDermott, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Inslee, Ms. Solis, Ms. 
             Norton, and Mr. Holt):
       H. Res. 1077. A resolution calling on the Government of the 
     People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and 
     enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai 
     Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the 
     distinctive language, culture, religious identity, and 
     fundamental freedoms of all Tibetans, and for other purposes; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
           By Mr. ELLISON (for himself, Mr. Moran of Virginia, and 
             Mr. Cleaver):
       H. Res. 1078. A resolution expressing the sense of the 
     House of Representatives that a Global Marshall Plan holds 
     the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the United 
     States to peace and prosperity; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.
           By Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself and Mrs. Biggert):
       H. Res. 1079. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals 
     of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes; to 
     the Committee on Financial Services.
           By Mr. WHITFIELD of Kentucky (for himself, Mrs. 
             Blackburn, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Lewis of 
             Kentucky, Mr. Yarmuth, Mr. Davis of Kentucky, Mr. 
             Rogers of Kentucky, Mr. Chandler, Mr. David Davis of 
             Tennessee, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Wamp, Mr. Lincoln Davis of 
             Tennessee, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Tanner, Mr. 
             Cohen, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. 
             Hayes, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Jones of North Carolina, Mr. 
             Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Conaway, Mrs. Davis of 
             California, Mr. Sestak, Mr. Snyder, Mrs. Tauscher, 
             Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. Thornberry, Mr. Terry, Mr. 
             Fortuno, Mrs. Schmidt, Mr. Burgess, Ms. Foxx, Mr. 
             Rogers of Michigan, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Young of 
             Florida, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Brown of South 
             Carolina, Mr. Petri, and Mr. Linder):
       H. Res. 1080. A resolution honoring the extraordinary 
     service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne 
     Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.

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