COLLINS, MAC (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6805 [15JY]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House), H361 [11FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11440 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

Georgians Make a Difference in National Defense, Seth Harp, Columbus (GA) Ledger Enquirer, E982 [15MY]

Remembering Butts County's Lt. Kelly—Book, Letter Recall Actions of Military Hero, Herman Cawthon, Jackson (GA) Argus-Progress, E261 [13FE]

U.S. Corporate Tax and the Global Economy, Chris Edwards, Tax & Budget Bulletin (publication), E2099 [20OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1472), H6869 [15JY]

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1618), H3858 [8MY]

Armed Forces: improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2797), H7169 [18JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9819 [24OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

———urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4978 [4JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

———enhance retirement annuities of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2316), H7170 [18JY]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H8382 [17SE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4877 [3JN]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

———tribute (see H. Res. 361), H8082 [9SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H4204 [15MY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5366 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H6349 [8JY]

———encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H7455 [23JY]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H6603 [10JY]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H12922 [8DE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H3974 [9MY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4206 [15MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H6264 [26JN]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 2789), H7085 [17JY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2789), H7226 [21JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4132 [14MY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H9812 [21OC]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3453 [29AP]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H3975 [9MY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2473 [27MR]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA: designate (see H.R. 2533), H8017 [5SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H4131 [14MY]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H3974 [9MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H7169 [18JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H12921 [8DE]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H4738 [22MY]

Medicare: coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H3681 [6MY]

Members of Congress: nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H3304 [10AP]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H3975 [9MY]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H7170 [18JY]

Public lands: preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H7784 [25JY]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8175 [10SE]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9813 [21OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (see H.R. 3029), H8016 [5SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H461 [12FE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H4131 [14MY]

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. 1828), H6465 [9JY]

Taxation: clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H8382 [17SE]

———exempt certain limousines from gas guzzler tax (see H.R. 2662), H6347 [8JY]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5045 [5JN]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 2228), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H5814 [24JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H2402 [26MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1746 [11MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H1334 [25FE]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 578), H319 [5FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H2312 [25MR]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5043 [5JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see H.R. 2265), H4737 [22MY]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2473 [27MR]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H6264 [26JN]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H1952 [18MR]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H5714 [23JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5663 [19JN]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation: support public educational programs by authorizing the receipt of National Guard services and assistance (see H.R. 2005), H3760 [7MY]

———transfer of certain Dept. of State surplus aircraft (see H.R. 2006), H3761 [7MY]

Aviation: establish a temporary moratorium on the imposition of passenger and air carrier security fees and reimburse the airline industry for homeland security costs (see H.R. 1467), H2470 [27MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: study tax depreciation recovery periods (see H.R. 46), H53 [7JA]

J. Robert Elliott Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, GA: designate (see H.R. 3253), H9281 [7OC]

Medicare: coverage for surgical first assisting services of certified registered nurse first assistants (see H.R. 1388), H2269 [20MR]

Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2866), H7616 [24JY]

Taxation: allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H700 [13FE]

———provide corporate income tax rate reductions (see H.R. 3343), H9738 [20OC]

———reduce individual capital gains rates (see H.R. 42), H53 [7JA]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 43), H53 [7JA]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits (see H.R. 45), H53 [7JA]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H2514 [31MR]

———treatment of natural gas pipelines, equipment, and infrastructure (see H.R. 1468), H2470 [27MR]

———treatment of qualified rental office furniture (see H.R. 1597), H2819 [3AP]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (see H.R. 2503), H5551 [18JN]

———treatment of timber sales by landowners (see H.R. 974), H1461 [27FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4017 [14MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4938 [4JN]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2236 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H159 [27JA]

Dept. of Defense: F/A-22 Raptor aircraft development, E981 [15MY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10477 [6NO]

Fort Benning, GA: Army Communications of Excellence Chief of Staff Award recipient, E861 [1MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5874 [25JN]

Iraq: role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H159 [27JA]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H489 [13FE]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H2663 [2AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions, H2663 [2AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H6829 [15JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H6829 [15JY]

———provide corporate income tax rate reductions (H.R. 3343), E2098 [20OC]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3916 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4722 [22MY]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits (H.R. 45), E31 [8JA]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H6829 [15JY]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (H.R. 2503), E1298 [18JN]

———treatment of timber sales by landowners (H.R. 974), E313 [27FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H406 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, H673 [13FE], H3466 [30AP], H11185 [17NO], E2359 [20NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4975 [4JN]

Tributes

Johnson, Representative Sam, H406 [12FE]

Kelly, Carl, E261 [13FE]

Spears, Rebecca Sue, E1140 [5JN]

Tate, Benny, H9485 [16OC]