TIBERI, PATRICK J. (a Representative from Ohio)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, H6582 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H3355 [11AP]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H12310 [21NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2940 [8AP]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9282 [7OC]

———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), H9738 [20OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H5366 [12JN]

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

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H9131 [1OC]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation (see H.J. Res. 6), H328 [7FE]

Business and industry: require improved disclosure of corporate charitable contributions (see H.R. 275), H136 [8JA]

China, People's Republic of: 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), H8906 [24SE]

Columbus, OH: transfer administrative jurisdiction of a parcel of real property comprising a portion of the Defense Supply Center (see H.R. 3675), H12919 [8DE]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (see H.R. 2990), H9377 [8OC]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H2864 [7AP]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———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]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H169 [27JA]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1586), H3305 [10AP]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

Crime: prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H1810 [12MR]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H4205 [15MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H9688 [17OC]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

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]

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

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish new medical facilities for veterans in the area of Columbus, OH, and in south Texas (see H.R. 2307), H4875 [3JN]

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. 2986), H7785 [25JY]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5929 [25JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H2515 [31MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7020 [16JY]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H324 [5FE]

———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]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (see H.R. 3039), H8081 [9SE]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H324 [5FE]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H4205 [15MY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (see H.R. 1261), H3355 [11AP]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

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), H4255 [19MY]

FCC: treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 1478), H2471 [27MR]

FDA: 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]

FDIC: provide coverage for municipal deposits (see H.R. 453), H1746 [11MR]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H172 [27JA]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids (see H.R. 1075), H2939 [8AP]

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: provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions (see H.R. 1375), H2864 [7AP]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H274 [4FE]

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), H4131 [14MY]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H275 [4FE]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12311 [21NO]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 110), H10978 [6NO]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H9812 [21OC]

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1863), H4205 [15MY]

———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. 918), H8175 [10SE]

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

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H8285 [16SE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 3076), H8216 [11SE]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H51 [7JA]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (see H.R. 2211), H5175 [10JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

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

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3572 [30AP]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 296), H3762 [7MY]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see H.R. 2420), H5265 [11JN]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8382 [17SE]

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: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2822 [3AP]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1628), H4788 [2JN]

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), H8175 [10SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

Medicare: coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant without regard to when the transplant was received (see H.R. 588), H1682 [6MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2864 [7AP]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5367 [12JN]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

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 Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (see H.R. 3079), H8950 [25SE]

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

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

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H706 [13FE]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

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

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H4529 [21MY]

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

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3858 [8MY]

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

SEC: enhance authority to investigate, punish, and deter securities laws violations and improve ability to return funds to defrauded investors (see H.R. 2179), H4527 [21MY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2271 [20MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H323 [5FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

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]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8383 [17SE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H8175 [10SE]

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), H3638 [1MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H8175 [10SE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1902 [13MR]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 3103), H11392 (see H.R. 3103), H11516 [18NO]

———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), H3762 [7MY]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H320 [5FE]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———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. 284), H1516 [4MR]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H3572 [30AP]

———clarify the exemption from tax for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 1530), H4529 [21MY]

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

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———increase expensing limits of small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 224), H323 [5FE]

———permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets acquired from eligible small businesses and encourage growth in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of revenue (see H.R. 1222), H3453 [29AP]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H245 [29JA]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4205 [15MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H319 [5FE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H8906 [24SE]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see H.R. 3338), H12311 [21NO]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H9129 [1OC]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H1467 [27FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H1902 [13MR]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H8017 [5SE]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H1517 [4MR]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2268 [20MR]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H11392 (see H.R. 1155), H11515 [18NO]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H8284 [16SE]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H3763 [7MY]

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

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), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1682 [6MR]

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

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

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H242 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate individual income tax rate cuts and make all tax cuts permanent (see H.R. 210), H59 [7JA]

Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors and embalmers (see H.R. 2065), H3973 [9MY]

Health: recognize health risks associated with childhood obesity and encouraging parents to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity to their children (see H. Con. Res. 76), H1466 [27FE]

Pensions: provide special rules for multiemployer or Teamster pension plans relative to termination and funding (see H.R. 2910), H7781 [25JY]

Privacy: establish a national uniform privacy standard for financial institutions (see H.R. 1766), H3351 [11AP]

Remarks

Columbus, OH: dedication of plaque honoring Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs Academy faculty and alumni, E1726 [5SE]

———tribute to Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

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), H8158 [10SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H10007 [29OC]

———establish a new medical facility in the Columbus, OH, area, H10007 [29OC]

———improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (S. 1156), H12151 [21NO]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: sunset uniform national consumer protection standards, H8158 [10SE]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2604 [2AP]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 10), H101, H102, H103 [8JA]

Pensions: provide special rules for multiemployer or Teamster pension plans relative to termination and funding (H.R. 2910), E1659 [25JY]

Votes: position on missed, H5514 [18JN]

Tributes

Curtis, Ben, E1544 [21JY]

Heinlen, Dan, E2259 [6NO]

Ouzts, Dale K., E2261 [6NO]