ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA (a Representative from Florida)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 1646, Dept. of State appropriations, H6233 [12SE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 4965), H3928 [25JN]
Anthony, Susan B.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 367), H4351 [8JY]
Armed Forces: authorize use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 114), H7304 [8OC]
———encourage employers who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve to provide a pay differential benefit and an extension of employee benefits to members on active duty (see H. Con. Res. 362), H2946 [22MY]
———provide for a Korea Defense Service Medal to be issued to members who participated in Korea after the Korean War (see H.R. 1935), H1769 [30AP]
———provide that military retired pay, for non-regular service, be paid without regard to age (see H.R. 4676), H2946 [22MY]
———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 3831), H4425 [9JY]
Army: anniversary of the founding of the Special Forces and honor Aaron Bank for his role in the founding (see H. Con. Res. 364), H3601 [17JN]
Arthur (Pappy) Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 628), H1154 [9AP]
Aviation: crash of Transporte Aereo Militar Ecuatoriano (TAME) Flight 120 (see H. Con. Res. 313), H201 [6FE]
Baumel, Zachary: anniversary of capture, and calling on Syria and Lebanon to locate and secure return along with other Israeli soldiers missing in action (see H. Con. Res. 417), H7738 [9OC]
Beaches: assure that recreation benefits are accorded the same weight as hurricane, storm damage, and environmental restoration benefits (see H.R. 3842), H4326 [27JN]
Canada: condolences relative to military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 412), H2105 [3MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to District of Columbia National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and Dept. of Defense for assistance to Capitol Police and Congress after terrorist and anthrax attacks (see H. Con. Res. 378), H1533 [23AP]
———tribute to District of Columbia National Guard and Capitol Police for increased security after terrorist and anthrax attacks (see H. Con. Res. 371), H1200 [10AP]
Center for International Human Rights: establish (see H.R. 5528), H7172 [7OC]
Children and youth: protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 4667), H2163 [7MY]
China, People's Republic of: human rights violations in Tibet (see H. Res. 410), H2100 [2MY]
———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 447), H6130 [9SE]
Choctaw Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3439), H1533 [23AP]
Colombia: support democratically elected Government and efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and counter threats from terrorist organizations (see H.R. 4591), H1673 [25AP]
Comanche Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3512), H1484 [18AP]
Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 3974), H6085 [5SE]
Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 91), H4326 [27JN]
Dept. of Commerce: make grants to States for advertising that promotes travel and tourism (see H.R. 3321), H285 [12FE]
Dept. of HUD: transfer of certain real property (see H.R. 5161), H4931 [18JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish a national DNA database for sex offenders and those who commit violent crimes against children (see H.R. 5262), H5994 [26JY]
———establish an office to monitor acts of international terrorism alleged to have been committed by Palestinian individuals or organizations (see H.R. 2098), H5087 [22JY]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 3630), H78 [24JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide Government markers for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries that died on or after the day of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 3990), H1201 [10AP]
———provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see H.R. 5250), H7172 [7OC]
———require the geographic allocation of funds for medical care better reflect the veterans populations in different regions of the country (see H.R. 4852), H4498 [10JY]
———suspend authority to increase copayment for medication furnished on an outpatient basis for treatment of service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 2820), H105 [29JA]
Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 4073), H1410 [17AP]
———reauthorize microenterprise assistance programs and expand sustainable poverty-focused microenterprise programs by implementing improved poverty measurement methods (see H.R. 4209), H1283 [11AP]
Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 3592), H1284 [11AP]
Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 4963), H4069 [26JN]
———increase public awareness of Scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 320), H4425 [9JY]
———provide for an awareness program and a study on a rare form of breast cancer (see H.R. 3186), H105 [29JA]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see H.R. 4019), H1284 [11AP]
———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 2316), H3161 [4JN]
Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 629), H1154 [9AP]
Education: increase amount of student loan forgiveness available to qualified teachers, with an emphasis on special education teachers (see H.R. 5091), H4552 [11JY]
———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see H.R. 3957), H1201 [10AP]
Europe: condemn rise in anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 393), H2165 [7MY]
Executive Office of the President: ensure that requests or petitions for executive clemency are treated as lobbying contacts (see H.R. 5131), H4765 [16JY]
Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2373), H7738 [9OC]
Federal Bureau of Investigation Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5213), H6230 [11SE]
Federal employees: clarify computation of annuities for air traffic controllers relative to law enforcement officers and firefighters (see H.R. 4957), H3668 [18JN]
———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 42), H834 [12MR]
———ensure that those activated by the National Guard or Reserves shall receive pay equal to the basic pay such individual would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 3337), H36 [23JA]
———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 4760), H8023 [16OC]
———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 1090), H1674 [25AP]
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of glaucoma detection services (see H.R. 2379), H105 [29JA]
Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 3992), H6085 [5SE]
Fisk Jubilee Singers (musical group): issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 225), H79 [24JA]
FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 4701), H6061 [4SE]
Greece: capture of members of November 17 terrorist group (see H. Con. Res. 479), H6559 [24SE]
———return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 436), H4425 [9JY]
Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 355), H1675 [25AP]
Health: provide grants for public access defibrillation programs and public access defibrillation demonstration projects (see H.R. 3462), H285 [12FE]
———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 5187), H5194 [23JY]
———provide programs for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke (see H.R. 3431), H105 [29JA]
———reauthorize health centers program and National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 3450), H5195 [23JY]
Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4531), H6303 [17SE]
Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 351), H1091 [20MR]
Immigration: cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 1452), H3161 [4JN]
———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4575), H3038 [23MY]
———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 3894), H779 [7MR]
Insurance: coverage of colorectal cancer screening (see H.R. 1520), H7018 [3OC]
Israel: express solidarity in the fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 392), H1675 [25AP]
Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building, Jay, FL: designate (see H.R. 3960), H906 [13MR]
Key West, FL: enable residents of the Bayshore Manor assisted living facility to continue to receive supplemental security income benefits (see H.R. 3878), H3038 [23MY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1184), H5087 [22JY]
Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 3794), H561 [26FE]
Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 854), H6129 [9SE]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 2063), H7172 [7OC]
Medicare: coverage for rehabilitation services provided by State vocational rehabilitation agencies to older, blind individuals (see H.R. 2674), H367 [13FE]
———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 3278), H201 [6FE]
———coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see H.R. 898), H2355 [9MY]
Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 5078), H4424 [9JY]
———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 4728), H2946 [22MY]
———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 4066), H2101 [2MY]
Middle East: prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 3624), H201 [6FE]
National Community Health Center Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 418), H3562 [13JN]
National Drought Council: establish (see H.R. 4754), H2607 [16MY]
National Epilepsy Month: designate (see H. Res. 484), H4605 [15JY]
National Foundation for the Study of Holocaust Assets: establish (see H.R. 3552), H6172 [10SE]
National Fragile X Research Day: observance (see H. Res. 398), H5195 [23JY]
National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3389), H524 [14FE]
National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see H.R. 2868), H634 [27FE]
NATO: affirm importance, support continued U.S. participation, and ensure that enlargement proceeds in a manner consistent with U.S. interests (see H. Res. 468), H6693 [25SE]
Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 5196), H6130 [9SE]
Navy League of the U.S.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 416), H3453 [11JN]
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 4037), H2019 [1MY]
Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5255), H5994 [26JY]
PLO: impose certain travel and diplomatic sanctions on officials in the U.S., seize assets in the U.S., and require a report on any acts of terrorism until a peace plan is implemented (see H.R. 4693), H3293 [6JN]
Public Health Service Act: establish scholarship and loan repayment programs in veterinarian shortage areas (see H.R. 1943), H284 [12FE]
Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4210), H6060 [4SE]
Refugees: eliminate sexual exploitation (see H. Con. Res. 349), H5453 [24JY]
———reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution or torture (see H.R. 4074), H1089 [20MR]
Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 3132), H3721 [19JN]
Safety: promote safe and ethical clinical trials of drugs, and other test articles, on people overseas (see H.R. 5249), H5993 [26JY]
Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 432), H4325 [27JN]
Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see H.R. 5107), H5195 [23JY]
Small business: issue postage stamp in commemoration of small business concerns (see H. Con. Res. 480), H6559 [24SE]
Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 664), H833 [12MR]
———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 1731), H907 [13MR]
———enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2036), H8545 [12NO]
———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to certain individuals (see H.R. 1073), H2164 [7MY]
Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (see H.R. 5531), H7172 [7OC]
Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 4483), H1533 [23AP]
Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 2683), H1410 [17AP]
———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 2125), H907 [13MR]
———allow small business employers a credit for certain expenses for long-term training of employees in highly skilled small business trades (see H.R. 877), H3037 [23MY]
———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 951), H1338 [16AP]
———exclude Dept. of Defense student loan repayments by members of the uniformed services from taxable gross income (see H.R. 4555), H2945 [22MY]
———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 2219), H284 [12FE]
———extend benefits to services performed in a combat zone to services performed in response to terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4152), H2019 [1MY]
———increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 5182), H5194 [23JY]
———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 826), H6693 [25SE]
———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 122), H1154 [9AP]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 4716), H2512 [15MY]
———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 840), H3562 [13JN]
Terrorism: designation of school nurses as ``first responders'' and removal of any barriers impeding them from responding to a biological or chemical attack (see H. Con. Res. 298), H37 [23JA]
Tibet: recognize authorities who are currently exiled in Dharamsala, India, as the legitimate representatives of Tibet (see H. Res. 357), H687 [5MR]
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: provide highway infrastructure investment at the guaranteed funding level (see H.R. 3694), H834 [12MR]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: establish Presidential commission to determine validity of certain land claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican citizens (see H.R. 1823), H3161 [4JN]
Turkey: reopening of Orthodox Theological School of Halki in order to promote religious freedom (see H. Con. Res. 345), H833 [12MR]
United Kingdom: express appreciation for loyal support and leadership of Great Britain Prime Minister, Tony Blair in war on terrorism and reaffirm relationship with Great Britain (see H. Res. 549), H6693 [25SE]
Veterans: authorize additional compensation for a service-connected disability rated totally disabling for whom a family member dependent on the veteran for support provides care (see H.R. 4621), H1768 [30AP]
———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 548), H2164 [7MY] (see H.R. 5403), H6373 [18SE]
———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see H.R. 1808), H1154 [9AP]
———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 20), H5998 [26JY]
Veterans Day: issue annual commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 429), H6420 [19SE]
White House Commission on National Military Appreciation Month: establish (see H.R. 3498), H5195 [23JY]
William C. Cramer Post Office Building, St. Petersburg, FL: designate (see H.R. 5145), H4766 [16JY]
Williams, Serena: tribute (see H. Res. 94), H4873 [17JY]
Williams, Venus: tribute (see H. Res. 94), H4873 [17JY]
World Cup: tribute to soccer tournament and co-hosts, the Republic of Korea and Japan (see H. Con. Res. 394), H2608 [16MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Families and domestic relations: importance of prenatal care for women and children (see H. Res. 346), H230 [8FE]
GSA: conveyance of certain real property (see H.R. 5736), H9023 [14NO]
Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 5737), H9023 [14NO]
Pakistan: human rights violations (see H. Res. 348), H524 [14FE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H1413 [18AP], H6231 [12SE]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 4965), consideration (H. Res. 498), H5348 [24JY]
Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2646), motion to instruct conferees, H1455 [18AP]
American Gold Star Mothers (organization): tribute, H4359 [9JY]
Armed Forces: authorize use against Iraq (H.J. Res. 114), H7200 [8OC]
Baptist Health South Florida (organization): tribute to efforts to alleviate nursing shortage, H2836 [22MY]
Behar, Larry J.: B'nai B'rith and Sons of Italy Florida Foundation Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, H2168 [8MY]
Boggs, Lindy: tribute (H. Con. Res. 439), H5030 [22JY]
Burma: human rights violations, E1134
China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (H. Con. Res. 188), H5059, H5062 [22JY]
China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1940
———U.S. policy, E247
City College: tribute to graduates, H4682 [16JY]
Coast Guard: tribute to Group Key West for hosting community outreach events, H4876 [18JY]
Congressional Women's Caucus: anniversary, H5030 [22JY]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 476), H1355 [17AP]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 476), consideration (H. Res. 388), H1348 [17AP]
Cuba: allow the financing of agricultural sales, H1455 [18AP]
———condition lifting of travel restrictions on certification that Cuba is not developing or providing technology to terrorists for biological weapons and is not providing support or sanctuary to terrorists, H5268 [23JY]
———lift trade embargo, H5303 [23JY]
———lift travel restrictions, H5297 [23JY]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H4770 [17JY], H4922
———tribute to film ``Beyond Division—Reunifying the Republic of Cyprus'', H4770 [17JY]
Dade County, FL: tribute to Step Ahead to Success Farmworker Youth Program, H3931 [26JN]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5120), H5268, H5297, H5303 [23JY]
Diseases: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research funding, H4566 [12JY]
———increase public awareness to combat spread of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, H836 [13MR]
———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes, H4354 [9JY]
Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida: tribute, H3724 [20JN]
Florida: tribute to City of Hope Medical Center's Walk for Hope Against Breast Cancer, H4432 [10JY]
Florida International University: anniversary of School of Nursing, H1771 [1MY]
Foreign aid: authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (H.R. 3994), H2756 [21MY]
Gambling: expand and modernize the prohibition against interstate gambling (H.R. 3215), permission to file report, H8014 [16OC]
Girl Scouts: anniversary, H1622 [25AP]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H980
Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary, H565 [27FE]
Haitian-American Cultural Heritage Month: observance, H3611 [18JN]
J.R. United Industries: tribute to contributions toward uniforms relative to opening of schools to girls in Afghanistan, H1342 [17AP]
Job Corps: tribute, H909
Journal: question of approval, H6231 [12SE]
Miami, FL: Children's Hospital inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``America's Best Hospitals'' list, H5093 [23JY]
———tribute to Miami Job Corps Center's youth training programs, H5096 [23JY]
———tribute to organizers of the Interfaith Solidarity With Israel Rally, H4074 [27JN]
———tribute to Sunset High School Holocaust studies class exhibit, H3165 [5JN]
———tribute to volunteer workers and organizations, H7887 [10OC], H8014 [16OC]
Miami-Dade Community College: tribute to School of Aviation and Visitor Services, H739 [7MR]
———tribute to School of Justice, H636 [28FE]
Middle East: hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, H1399 [17AP]
Ryder Systems, Inc.: National Safety Council Green Cross for Safety recipient, H1007 [20MR]
Sachs, Maria Lorts: B'nai B'rith and Sons of Italy Florida Foundation Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, H2168 [8MY]
Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E501
University of Miami: tribute to South Florida Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic, H3781 [21JN]
Virginia Key, FL: tribute to MAST Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H3277 [6JN]
Votes: position on missed, E725
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: tribute for participation in Vital Voices (organization) efforts to provide aid to the women and girls of Afghanistan, H1413 [18AP]
Women of Tomorrow (organization): tribute to mentoring and scholarship program, H1203 [11AP]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Crete, H2807
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H2659 [20MY]
Special order: granted, H2659 [20MY], H4422 [9JY], H6040 [4SE], H6923 [1OC], H7928 [15OC]
Tributes
Alessandri, Michael, H203 [7FE]
De Norfolk, Martha, H4500 [11JY]
Espinel, Lucy, H266 [12FE]
Fernandez-Caciedo, Regine, H266 [12FE]
Gaynor, Barbara, H2514 [16MY]
Goldweber, Seymour, H7007 [3OC]
Hirschmann, Susan, E1428
Ivanyi, Heather, H6031 [4SE]
Meek, Representative, H4395 [9JY], E2064
Miller, Representative Dan, E2064
O'Laughlin, Jeanne, H3673 [19JN]
Peebles, Sandra, H5319 [24JY]
Tamargo, Mauricio J., H1160 [10AP]
Thurman, Representative, E2064
Walters, David M., H3861 [25JN]
Weiss, Jennie, H143 [6FE]
Zecca, Anthony, H3605 [18JN]