KUYKENDALL, STEVEN T. (a Representative from California)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 4205, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7134 [27JY]
———S. 835, Estuary Habitat and Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, H8766 [4OC]
Julian C. Dixon funeral attendees, H12081 [13DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Merchant Marine Memorial Wall of Honor: make grants to construct an addition (see H.R. 1865), H2340 [13AP]
Armed Forces: provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 355), H165 [1FE]
———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3573), H255 [8FE]
———tribute to Marines who lost their lives in V-22 Osprey aircraft accident in Jacksonville, NC (see H. Res. 673), H12532 [15DE]
Budget: provide for reconciliation of the concurrent resolution to reduce the public debt and to decrease the statutory debt limit (see H.R. 4601), H4120 [8JN] (see H.R. 4866), H6354 [17JY] (see H.R. 5173), H7650 [14SE]
Burma: recognize anniversary of free elections and encourage improvement of democratic and human rights (see H. Con. Res. 328), H3869 [25MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 244), H90 [31JA]
Children and youth: improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 3235), H2122 [11AP]
China, Republic of: congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1477 [28MR]
Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see H.R. 371), H1958 [6AP]
Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 701), H510 [16FE]
Comprehensive AIDS Resources Act: revise and extend programs to provide access to health care and support services to individuals and families with HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 4807), H6355 [17JY]
Computers: improve Internet security and protect against cyberterrorism (see H. Con. Res. 285), H1077 [15MR]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 1082), H219 [7FE]
———improve the Federal capability to deal with child exploitation (see H.R. 1159), H7211 [27JY]
———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (see H.R. 4047), H7003 [25JY]
———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see H.R. 4076), H5737 [10JY]
———penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal law enforcement officer (see H.R. 735), H219 [7FE]
———prevent stalking of minors (see H.R. 3270), H7211 [27JY]
———prevent the entry by false pretenses to certain restricted areas and prevent misuse of genuine and counterfeit police badges (see H.R. 4827), H6719 [20JY]
Customs Service: merchandise importation procedures (see H.R. 4337), H2655 [8MY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish an Office of Community Economic Adjustment to coordinate the Federal response in regions and communities experiencing economic distress (see H.R. 4711), H4816 [21JN]
Dept. of Defense: adjustment of composite theoretical performance levels of high performance computers (see H.R. 3680), H2906 [10MY]
———participation of certain Medicare-eligible individuals in pharmacy programs (see H.R. 3697), H510 [16FE]
———submit a report to Congress on production alternatives for the Joint Strike Fighter program (see H.R. 3396), H922 [9MR]
Dept. of State: provide appropriate training and materials to all executive branch employees involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (see H. Res. 398), H3926 [6JN]
Dept. of the Interior: collect and maintain information on public memorials commemorating military conflicts and service of individuals in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 345), H4592 [15JN]
Disasters: creation of protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events (see H.R. 2749), H165 [1FE]
Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 4069), H1477 [28MR]
Drugs: combat manufacture, traffic, import, and export of methamphetamine (see H.R. 4248), H2238 [12AP]
———penalties for operating methamphetamine laboratories and increased funding to combat methamphetamine production, trafficking, and abuse (see H.R. 2987), H2905 [10MY]
Education: establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 4271, 4272), H2336 [13AP]
———improve and refocus civic education (see H.R. 3195), H373 [14FE]
———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 5034), H8201 [26SE]
———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 3928), H1406 [23MR]
———support teachers (see H. Res. 492), H2771 [9MY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: assist States and local educational agencies with expenses of Federal infrastructure, technology, and equipment requirements (see H.R. 4766), H7212 [27JY]
———reauthorize Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 3616), H340 [10FE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify treatment of stock options (see H.R. 4109), H1587 [29MR] (see H.R. 4182), H1851 [5AP]
Federal employees: establish program under which current and former employees may obtain long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1111), H454 [15FE]
———reduce contributions to CSRS and FERS (see H.R. 2631), H757 [8MR]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide for enhanced implementation of Food Quality Protection Act amendments (see H.R. 1334), H4174 [9JN]
Firefighters: authorize equal overtime pay for all Federal employees engaged in wildfire suppression operations (see H.R. 2814), H5084 [23JN]
Fish and fishing: eliminate the wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice of shark finning (see H.R. 3535), H48 [27JA]
Food Quality Protection Act: establish certain requirements (see H.R. 1592), H3172 [16MY]
Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 259), H1629 [30MR]
FTC: issue new rules regulating telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3180), H647 [6MR]
Health: increase public awareness of the dangers of pediatric cancer (see H. Con. Res. 115), H575 [29FE]
———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see H.R. 2457), H10036 [17OC]
Housing: expand protections for especially vulnerable consumers against abusive mortgage lending practices and streamline the framework regulating mortgage originations (see H.R. 4213), H4784 [20JN]
———extend applicability of downpayment simplification for the FHA single family housing mortgage insurance program (see H.R. 5193), H7722 [18SE]
Immigration: provide refugee status to foreign nationals who assist in the return of POW/MIA (see H.R. 1926), H50 [27JA]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4055), H2411 [2MY] (see H.R. 5180), H8736 [3OC]
Insurance: coverage of long-term care services (see H. Con. Res. 412), H8406 [27SE]
———tax treatment of long-term care services, educational campaign on long-term care, and expansion of State long-term care partnerships by exempting partnership assets from Medicaid estate recovery (see H.R. 2102), H5436 [28JN]
Iran: condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (see H. Con. Res. 307), H4122 [8JN]
Israel: commend redeployment from southern Lebanon (see H. Con. Res. 331), H3869 [25MY]
Korean War: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 86), H165 [1FE]
Law enforcement: combat club drug trafficking, distribution, and abuse (see H.R. 4553), H4485 [14JN]
Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see H.R. 4033), H5036 [22JN]
Los Angeles County, CA: eliminate limit on percentage of community development block grant funds used for public services and allow all communities to use same percentage (see H.R. 1315), H922 [9MR]
Matthew `Mack' Robinson Post Office Building, Pasadena, CA: designate (see H.R. 4157), H2771 [9MY]
Medicaid: State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 3698), H1477 [28MR]
Medicare: coverage of glaucoma detection services (see H.R. 2620), H165 [1FE]
———coverage of vision rehabilitation services (see H.R. 2870), H5955 [12JY]
———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1388), H4174 [9JN]
———eliminate reduction in payment rates to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 4219), H4784 [20JN]
———improve the manner in which new medical technologies are made available to beneficiaries (see H.R. 4395), H7932 [20SE]
———make more competitive and efficient and provide for a prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 4680), H4784 [20JN]
———revise inflation update factor used in making payments to prospective payment system hospitals (see H.R. 3580), H3172 [16MY]
———waive waiting period for coverage and provide coverage of drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 353), H6719 [20JY]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration of veterans' memorials (see H.R. 678), H209 [2FE]
National Guard: anniversary of initial activation of personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (see H. Res. 549), H6778 [24JY]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 3433), H3926 [6JN]
NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 2413), H7871 [19SE]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: waive applicability to employment performed in an employee's residence (see H.R. 3530), H48 [27JA]
Olympic games: mint commemorative coins to support the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games and U.S. Olympic Committee programs (see H.R. 3679), H7211 [27JY]
Political campaigns: require sponsors of certain election-related communications to provide information regarding their identities and sources of funds (see H.R. 4621), H4220 [12JN]
Postal Service: issue a semipostal in order to afford the public a convenient way to contribute to funding for the establishment of the World War II Memorial (see H.R. 4492), H4121 [8JN]
Racial relations: recognize the significant contribution the Birmingham Pledge has made in fostering racial harmony and reconciliation (see H.J. Res. 102), H7366 [7SE]
Railroads: modernize financing of railroad retirement system and provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries (see H.R. 4844), H6471 [18JY]
———protection of train employees (see H.R. 3091), H4121 [8JN]
Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3591), H253 [8FE]
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument: establish (see H.R. 3676), H5169 [26JN]
Schools: establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 1937), H342 [10FE]
———provide notification to State educational agencies regarding the availability of funds to establish school safety hotlines (see H.R. 5123), H7503 [12SE]
Schulz, Charles M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3642), H341 [10FE]
Ships and vessels: revitalize international competitiveness of U.S.-flag merchant marine (see H.R. 3225), H511 [16FE]
Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 1217), H7502 [12SE]
———enhance privacy protections for individuals, prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers, and provide additional safeguards for beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 4857), H7212 [27JY]
———extend availability of State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments (see H.R. 4393), H4784 [20JN]
———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 5028), H7207 [27JY]
———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to certain individuals (see H.R. 860), H7281 [6SE]
Tariff: digital versatile discs (DVDs) manufacturing equipment (see H.R. 3778, 3779, 3780, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3784, 3785, 3786, 3787, 3788, 3789, 3790, 3791, 3792, 3793, 3794, 3795), H630 [1MR]
Taxation: allow an additional individual retirement account deduction based on unused amounts of deduction limitation in prior years (see H.R. 3620), H340 [10FE]
———allow deduction for charitable contributions to individuals who do not itemize other deductions (see H.R. 1310), H342 [10FE]
———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 94), H1957 [6AP]
———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4273), H2336 [13AP]
———extend filing period for credits or refunds (see H.R. 4204), H1956 [6AP]
———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 980), H511 [16FE]
———increase annual limitation on nondeductible contributions and adjust for inflation the amount of deductible contributions to individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 1322), H212 [3FE]
———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 844), H1119 [16MR]
———provide a uniform dollar limitation for transportation fringe benefits excludable from gross income (see H.R. 3546), H922 [9MR]
———provide tax incentives to enhance long-term care and convene a National Summit on Long-Term Care (see H.R. 4498), H3412 [18MY]
———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3916), H3474 [19MY]
———repeal modification of capital gains tax payments relative to small businesses sold on the installment sales method (see H.R. 3594), H254 [8FE]
———treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 531), H6470 [18JY]
———treatment of computers provided to employees for personal use (see H.R. 4274), H3649 [23MY]
———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3872), H5436 [28JN]
———treatment of individual retirement accounts and 401(k) plans (see H.R. 876), H209 [2FE]
Terrorism: improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4210), H2512 [3MY]
Tobacco products: prohibit sale of tobacco products to juveniles through the Internet or other indirect means (see H.R. 2914), H647 [6MR]
———strengthen warning labels on smokeless tobacco products (see H.R. 1532), H757 [8MR]
———warning requirements for sale and advertisement of cigarettes on the Internet (see H.R. 3007), H647 [6MR]
U.S. Submarine Force: anniversary (see H. Res. 397), H511 [16FE]
Utah: transfer certain oil shale reserves to the Ute Indian Tribe and protect the Colorado River by remediating Atlas uranium milling site near Moab, UT (see H.R. 4165), H4485 [14JN]
Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H7211 [27JY]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 41), H4337 [13JN]
———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 37), H4337 [13JN]
Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4926), H7723 [18SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: allow members to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 4173), H1763 [4AP]
Crime: add certain firearms related crimes to the list of crimes giving rise to a presumption of dangerousness for purposes of hearings on the release of defendants before trial (see H.R. 4220), H2012 [10AP]
Education: improve program for the forgiveness of student loans to teachers (see H.R. 4258), H2238 [12AP]
Law enforcement: ban the transfer and receipt of handguns or ammunition by persons subject to restraining orders (see H.R. 4778), H5435 [28JN]
Merchant marine industry: tribute to service and sacrifice during periods of war (see H. Con. Res. 327), H3172 [16MY]
Public debt: eliminate (see H. Con. Res. 246), H165 [1FE]
Selective Service System: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 402), H7651 [14SE]
Taxation: treatment of certain Armed Forces retention and reenlistment bonuses (see H.R. 4174), H1763 [4AP]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H3477 [22MY], H4177 [12JN], H5087 [26JN]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), H1796
Aldrin, Edwin E. (Buzz): award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), H4716 [20JN]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 3908), consideration (H. Res. 450), H1493 [29MR]
Armed Forces: declare the American GI as the ``Person of the Century'' for the 20th century (H. Con. Res. 282), H1968 [10AP]
Armstrong, Neil A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), H4716 [20JN]
Black History Month: observance, E183
California: anniversary of statehood, H7557
———tribute to California Dept. of Education Distinguished Schools award recipients, E638
———tribute to Peace by Peace campaign to increase awareness of domestic violence, E1647
China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H3739
Collins, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), H4716 [20JN]
Conifer (vessel): decommissioning of Coast Guard cutter, E1101
Crime: life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (H.R. 4047), H6941
Customs Service: computer system modernization funding, H6626 [20JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), H3366 [18MY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 4576), H3980
Dept. of the Interior: weatherization assistance grants program funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development program, H4549
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4578), H4534, H4549
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4871), H6626, H6692
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4475), H3428
Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify treatment of stock options (S. 2323), H2448 [3MY]
Fonoimoana, Eric: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1898
Geissert, Katy: Torrance Cultural Arts Center Foundation honoree, E1238
Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (H.R. 5234), E1635
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4055), H2456
Iran: condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (H. Con. Res. 307), E939
IRS: enforce pension age discrimination laws relative to conversion of defined benefit plans to cash balance plans, H6692
Jacobsen, Thomas A.: World Trade Center Association Los Angeles-Long Beach Hall of Fame inductee, E673
Lawndale, CA: anniversary, E18
Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Los Angeles Veterans Resource Center, E614
Los Angeles County, CA: tribute to South Bay National Day of Prayer Breakfast, E635
McFadden, Thomas M.: Community Association of the Peninsula's Agnes R. Moss Volunteer Award recipient, E535
Merchant marine industry: tribute to service and sacrifice during periods of war (H. Con. Res. 327), H7457, H7458 [12SE]
Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for sport utility vehicles and other light trucks, H3428
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, E1647
National Guard: anniversary of initial activation of personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (H. Res. 549), H6846
People First of the South Bay (organization): anniversary, E185
Puerto Rico: transfer Federal control over Vieques Island to the Puerto Rican Government for public purposes, H3366 [18MY]
———use of Vieques Island for military operations, H1493 [29MR], H3366 [18MY]
Rolling Hills Estates, CA: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E865
———Palos Verdes Peninsula High School recipient of Dept. of Education New American High Schools Award, E865
Selective Service System: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 402), H7700 [18SE]
Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (H.R. 5), H580, H592 [1MR]
Social Vocational Services Inc.: tribute, E185
Taxation: eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 419), H282 [10FE]
———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), E941
———prohibit the imposition of access fees on Internet service providers (H.R. 1291), H3056 [16MY]
Terrorism: improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks (H.R. 4210), H6891 [25JY]
Torrance, CA: anniversary of the Torrance Rotary Club, E721
———anniversary of Torrance Medical Center, E262
———Switzer Center School and Clinical Services South Bay Women of the Year award recipients, E263
Veterans: enhance education benefits programs (S. 1402), H9943 [17OC]
Vietnamese Conflict: recognize end of the Vietnam era and the sacrifice of those who served in Southeast Asia or in support of U.S. interests (H. Con. Res. 228), H1970, H1972 [10AP]
Virco Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E63
Votes: position on missed, H735
Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (S. 835), conference report, E1975
Westchester, CA: anniversary of Rotary Club, E406
———anniversary of the Westchester Lariats, E884
Whirry, Marilyn: National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E689
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H7720 [18SE]
Tributes
Algie, James A., E15
Ashby, Helena, E462
Doner, Ava, E428
Geissert, Katy, E1346
Horwich, Harvey, E545
Lee, Don, E545
Maddy, Kenneth L., E221
O'Donnell, Maureen, E545
Rascon, Alfred, E889
Richelieu, Frank and Anita, E1724
Torrance, CA: tribute to Armed Forces Day parade, E878