RUPPERSBERGER, C.A. DUTCH (a Representative from Maryland)

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H130 [8JA]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H11702 [20NO]

Armed Forces: continue health benefits for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see H.R. 2197), H4528 [21MY]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9819 [24OC] (see H. Res. 387), H10238 [30OC]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H7170 [18JY]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H9982 [28OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H5664 [19JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H5046 [5JN]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Business and industry: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (see H.R. 2908), H9478 [15OC]

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

Colleges and universities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H7949 [4SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H8950 [25SE]

———require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H9812 [21OC]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7788 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H1746 [11MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 3583), H12307 [21NO]

———establish clearly defined standards and guidelines for Federal, State, and local government emergency preparedness and response capability (see H.R. 3227), H9213 [2OC]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H2312 [25MR]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3355 [11AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H8382 [17SE]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H7169 [18JY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4255 [19MY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H10978 [6NO]

Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry: recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (see H.J. Res. 52), H3354 [11AP]

Education: authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H2820 [3AP]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H8017 [5SE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H6264 [26JN]

———provide for the purchase of textbooks and establishment of the Textbook Recycling Program (see H.R. 1752), H8083 [9SE]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H8017 [5SE]

F.E. Warren AFB, WY: transfer ownership of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines (see H. Res. 268), H9132 [1OC]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see H.R. 3281), H9376 [8OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H6603 [10JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H8016 [5SE]

Foreign trade: amend trade laws to address import crises (see H.R. 2365), H7787 [25JY]

Fort Detrick, MD: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 271), H9132 [1OC]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see H. Res. 213), H3636 [1MY]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 823), H1812 [12MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H11651 [19NO]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 332), H12312 [21NO]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H5367 [12JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1516 [4MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H8083 [9SE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H7949 [4SE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1812 [12MR]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H11652 [19NO]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H9377 [8OC]

Medicare: provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see H.R. 2361), H8083 [9SE]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H2864 [7AP]

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

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H11702 [20NO]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 265), H8217 [11SE]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

———improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H7781 [25JY]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see H.R. 1007), H1746 [11MR]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3857 [8MY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H4011 [13MY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2801), H9131 [1OC]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Patriotism: support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project (see H. Con. Res. 262), H7785 [25JY]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H4529 [21MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 2323), H7949 [4SE]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1746 [11MR]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3355 [11AP]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

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), H7618 [24JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H7840 [3SE]

———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. 1231), H4368 [20MY]

———allow refundable credit for amounts paid for products and counseling designed to assist individuals to cease using tobacco products (see H.R. 2876), H7788 [25JY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H9131 [1OC]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 313), H9983 [28OC]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 1919), H9687 [17OC] (see H.R. 2511), H9130 [1OC]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H11359 [17NO]

———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), H8381 [17SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5814 [24JN]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H. Res. 65), H2474 [27MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3572 [30AP]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H9478 [15OC]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H1746 [11MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H3637 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland (see H.R. 3691), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, MD, area (see H.R. 3321), H9613 [16OC]

Ripken Post Office Building, Aberdeen, MD: designate (see H.R. 3421), H10236 [30OC]

Letters

Combat imminent danger pay and family separation allowance reduction proposals: by, H7996 [5SE]

Motions

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H7922 [4SE], H7995 [5SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H177 [28JA]

Remarks

Appropriations: legislative process, H556 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 71), H556 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 35)—consideration (H. Res. 71), H556 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 13), H181 [28JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H556 [13FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2105 [19MR]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8131 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11003 [7NO]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland (H.R. 3691), E2468 [8DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, MD, area (H.R. 3321), E2064 [16OC]

Flag Day: observance, E1252 [13JN]

Fort Detrick, MD: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 271), H9060 [1OC]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (H. Res. 213), H3710 [7MY]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Atlantic Coast States, E1860 [23SE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5877 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), motion to instruct conferees, H11436 [18NO]

———require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11436 [18NO]

National security: homeland security funding, H2105 [19MR]

Ripken Post Office Building, Aberdeen, MD: designate (H.R. 3421), E2196 [31OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1431 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1431 [27FE]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H7110 [17JY], H7996, H7997, H7998, H7999, H8000, H8001 [5SE]

———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, H7110 [17JY], H7996, H7997, H7998, H7999, H8000, H8001 [5SE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), H9094 [1OC]

Votes: position on missed, H11678 [20NO], E2109 [21OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8487 [23SE]

Special order: granted, H2129 [19MR]

Resignations

Committee on Armed Services (House), H1524 [5MR]

Tributes

Hagen, Robert, E2237 [5NO]

Wellbrock, Michael J., E2470 [8DE]