TURNER, MICHAEL R. (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4582 [22MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H5175 [10JN]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9384 [14OC]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H2401 [26MR]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H7949 [4SE]

———develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (see H.R. 586), H5267 [11JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3975 [9MY]

Budget: require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H10340 [4NO]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants to local educational agencies to support purchase or lease and use of vending machines that offer healthy foods and beverages in schools (see H.R. 2225), H4734 [22MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H138 [8JA]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 362), H1954 [18MR] (see H.R. 412), H1902 [13MR]

Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see H. Res. 86), H4369 [20MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H392 [11FE]

Computers: 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: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4132 [14MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H5929 [25JN]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building, Bowling Green, OH: designate (see H.R. 985), H1462 [27FE]

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

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H11393 (see H.R. 3266), H11516 [18NO]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H9982 [28OC]

Diseases: issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H11360 [17NO]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H9478 [15OC]

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

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H9384 [14OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H4739 [22MY]

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), H9614 [16OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H8083 [9SE]

FCC: ruling in response to complaints regarding broadcast of program material containing indecent language (see H. Res. 482), H12920 [8DE]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: enhance Federal asset management (see H.R. 2548), H5662 [19JN]

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), H1812 [12MR]

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

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H11392 (see H.R. 2579), H11516 [18NO]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 516), H12921 [8DE]

Higher Education Act: incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H3637 [1MY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7840 [3SE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H8382 [17SE]

Information services: prohibit misappropriation of certain databases (see H.R. 3261), H11702 [20NO]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H3354 [11AP]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H275 [4FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H392 [11FE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H2586 [1AP]

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

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), H5267 [11JN]

Medicare: repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5366 [12JN]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H2940 [8AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H5174 [10JN]

Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Youngstown, OH: designate (see H.R. 161), H245 [29JA]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 280), H136 [8JA]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H5089 [9JN]

Ohio: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 122), H1516 [4MR]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 10), H60 [7JA]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H11360 [17NO]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H10130 [29OC]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8017 [5SE]

Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building, Canton, OH: designate (see H.R. 3175), H8905 [24SE]

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

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H1334 [25FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H5366 [12JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5175 [10JN]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H9130 [1OC]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H11702 [20NO]

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), H9381 [10OC]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H5664 [19JN]

———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), H5174 [10JN]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H9614 [16OC]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H8216 [11SE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H2132 [19MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H4876 [3JN]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H5551 [18JN]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9812 [21OC]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (see H.R. 281), H136 [8JA]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H9982 [28OC]

———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), H2822 [3AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5045 [5JN]

———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. 178), H5175 [10JN]

Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr., Post Office Building, Strongsville, OH: designate (see H.R. 3300), H9477 [15OC]

Wilbur Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H4368 [20MY]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3683 [6MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: preserve and protect historic buildings (see H.R. 1762), H3303 [10AP]

OMB: provide an additional function of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy relative to encouraging policies that enhance energy efficiency (see H.R. 1346), H2131 [19MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1697 [11MR], H5049 [9JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4914 [4JN]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1609), H3655 [6MY]

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: designate (H.R. 2746), H7771 [25JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2167 [20MR]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (H. Con. Res. 162), H5050, H5051 [9JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4411, H4413, H4417 [21MY]

———ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4411, H4413, H4417 [21MY]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (H.R. 1740), H3653, H3654, H3655 [6MY]

Financial Planning Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 176), H10247 [4NO]

Fire prevention: improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), H1701, H1702 [11MR]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (H.R. 3166), H10242 [4NO]

LexisNexis (business): anniversary, E775 [12AP]

Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr., Post Office Building, Hattiesburg, MS: designate (H.R. 2438), H10245 [4NO]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 280), H11458 [18NO]

Ohio: anniversary of statehood (H. Res. 122), H1697, H1698 [11MR]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 3118), H10248 [4NO]

Patriotism: support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project (H. Con. Res. 262), H10246, H10247 [4NO]

Robert P. Hammer Post Office Building, Clifton, NJ: designate (H.R. 1625), H3652, H3653 [6MY]

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3029), H10243 [4NO]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8323 [17SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1799 [16SE]

Timothy Michael Gaffney Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (H.R. 1596), H3651, H3652 [6MY]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (H.R. 281), H3984 [13MY]

Votes: position on missed, H2506 [31MR], H7056 [17JY]

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO: designate (H.R. 1610), H5049 [9JN]