PASCRELL, BILL, JR. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity (see H.R. 5055), H6997 [9SE]

Assault weapons: extend ban on production of assault weapons (see H.R. 3831), H4766 [22JN]

Aviation: allow a waiver or exemption of certain requirements for restricted airspace if security is not reduced (see H.R. 5028), H6898 [8SE]

———clarify importance of utilizing biometric technology to improve aviation and airport security (see H.R. 4914), H6701 [22JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H304 [3FE]

Business and industry: prohibit business enterprises that lay-off a greater percentage of their U.S. workers than workers in other countries from receiving any Federal assistance (see H.R. 3888), H830 [3MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: require repayment of appropriated funds that are illegaly disbursed for political purposes (see H.R. 4458), H3439 (see H.R. 4458), H3539 [20MY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4082), H1789 [31MR]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see H.R. 4622), H4580 [18JN]

———require public disclosure of information about cases of child abuse or neglect which result in child fatality, near fatality, other serious injury, or felony conviction (see H.R. 2541), H6706 [22JY]

Climate: conduct scientific research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits to consumers from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (see H.R. 4067), H6706 [22JY]

Communications Act: clarify congressional intent concerning, and codify, certain requirements ensuring that broadcasters afford reasonable opportunity for discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance (see H.R. 4710), H6756 [7SE]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H6128 [20JY]

Courts: give U.S. district courts jurisdiction over competing State custody determinations (see H.R. 3941), H1070 [11MR]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see H.R. 4204), H2371 [22AP]

———provide reliable officers, technology, education, community prosecutors, and training in our neighborhoods (see H.R. 5277), H8858 [7OC]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H6997 [9SE]

———direct the Secretary of a military department to pay a monthly bonus to members whose retirement or separation is suspended as a result of a stop-loss order (see H.R. 4111), H2018 [1AP]

———establish pilot and demonstration program in New Jersey and elsewhere to improve military installation security and defense contractors and subcontractors quality (see H.R. 3695), H576 [24FE]

Dept. of HHS: give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H4391 (see H.R. 2023), H4507 [17JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement a program to enhance private sector preparedness for emergencies and disasters (see H.R. 4830), H6707 [22JY]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H3821 [8JN]

Dept. of State: establish an Office To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism and require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (see H.R. 4230), H9051 [8OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot national public service multimedia campaign to enhance the state of financial literacy in the U.S. (see H.R. 3294), H927 [9MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to guarantee hybrid adjustable rate mortgages for construction or purchase of homes by veterans (see H.R. 4616), H9745 [16NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H434 [10FE]

Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community (see H.R. 4104), H3873 [9JN]

Diseases: eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 2068), H830 [3MR]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H304 [3FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1116 [16MR]

Education: improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H1230 [17MR]

———provide access and equity in higher education (see H.R. 4102), H6706 [22JY]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 492), H35 [20JA]

Electronics: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 2974), H6706 [22JY]

Employment: provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 4575), H6756 [7SE]

EPA: authorize use of funds for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relative to development and implementation of phase II of storm water program (see H.R. 3528), H2266 [21AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H700 [26FE]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see H.J. Res. 72), H2374 [22AP]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H2154 [2AP]

———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see H.R. 3281), H2549 [4MY]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (see H.R. 4107), H2018 [1AP]

Firefighters: expand definition of firefighter to include apprentices and trainees, regardless of age or duty limitations (see H.R. 4472), H3604 [1JN]

Fish and fishing: provide for stewardship of fishery resources (see H.R. 4706), H9051 [8OC]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 5312), H9048 [8OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H3016 [13MY]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H6706 [22JY]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H575 [24FE]

Health: expand access to preventive health care services and education programs that reduce unintended pregnancy, infection with sexually transmitted disease, and number of abortions (see H.R. 4192), H6756 [7SE]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research and coordinate efforts and information on transplantation (see H.R. 3858), H872 [4MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 4628), H6707 [22JY]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4682), H7443 [22SE]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H36 [20JA]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H2373 [22AP]

Housing: clarify calculation of per-unit costs payable under expiring contributions contracts for tenant-based rental assistance that are renewed (see H.R. 4263), H2728 [6MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H2154 [2AP]

———admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (see H.R. 2702), H244 [28JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3802), H2373 [22AP]

Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H6706 [22JY]

Investments: provide a corporate responsibility investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 4140), H2152 [2AP]

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), H576 [24FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7138 [14SE]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 2967), H6756 [7SE]

Mary Ann Collura Post Office Building, Fair Lawn, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3939), H1070 [11MR]

Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3859), H3094 [17MY]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H3094 [17MY]

Medicare: improve coordination of prescription drug coverage under retiree plans and State pharmaceutical assistance programs with Medicare drug benefits (see H.R. 4195), H2371 [22AP]

———prohibit operation of comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program in New Jersey (see H.R. 3841), H632 [25FE]

Mental health: recognize that prevention of suicide is a compelling national priority (see H. Con. Res. 456), H6707 [22JY]

Merchant marine industry: provide a monthly monetary benefit to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 3729), H6706 [22JY]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (see H. Res. 466), H2266 [21AP]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5024), H6898 [8SE] (see H.R. 5040), H6996 [9SE]

National Day of the Horse: establish (see H. Con. Res. 507), H9051 [8OC]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H6997 [9SE]

National security: secure borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 5130), H7574 [23SE]

Nonprofit organizations: provide assistance to high-risk nonprofit organizations to protect against foreign terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4108), H2018 [1AP]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3641), H435 [10FE]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H927 [9MR]

Radio: preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and require the FCC to conduct rulemaking for that purpose (see H.R. 4026), H6706 [22JY]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 812), H9051 [8OC]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see H.R. 4249), H5908 [15JY]

September 11: designate as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion (see H. Con. Res. 473), H6707 [22JY]

Social Security: protect cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 4910), H9051 [8OC]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 4881), H6555 [21JY]

Taxation: expand incentives for education (see H.R. 3412), H6706 [22JY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H6706 [22JY]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H244 [28JA]

Thomas Edison National Historical Park: establish as the successor to the Edison National Historic Site in New Jersey (see H.R. 5377), H9962 [17NO]

Tobacco products: combat illicit trafficking of tobacco products (see H.R. 4820), H9051 [8OC]

Transportation: increase rail and public transportation security (see H.R. 5132), H7574 [23SE]

———provide for security of public transportation systems (see H.R. 4361), H3015 [13MY]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 313), H2374 [22AP]

U.S.-Israel Homeland Security Foundation: establish (see H.R. 3871), H6706 [22JY]

U.S.-Thailand Free Trade Agreement: limit Thailand's access to U.S. automobile market to prevent backdoor access by third-country automobile producers to the U.S. market (see H. Con. Res. 366), H1117 [16MR]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for a one-year open season under that plan (see H.R. 3763), H872 [4MR]

———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), H2483 [28AP]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H5908 [15JY]

Voting: condemn all efforts to suppress and intimidate voters in the U.S. and reaffirm that the right to vote is a fundamental right of all eligible citizens (see H. Res. 793), H7442 [22SE]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H1116 [16MR]

Women: increase awareness and education about heart disease among women (see H. Res. 522), H753 [2MR]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H2373 [22AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: establish a Probation and Parole Officer Safety Task Force (see H.R. 4982), H6704 [22JY]

Hamilton, Alexander: preserve image on ten dollar bill (see H. Con. Res. 483), H6705 [22JY]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 471), H5536 [12JY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: provide greater protections to domestic and foreign workers under the H-1B nonimmigrant worker program (see H.R. 5413), H10079 [19NO]

Tariff: capers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (see H.R. 5017, 5018), H6755 [7SE]

———pepperoncini prepared or preserved otherwise than by certain concentrations of vinegar or acetic acid (see H.R. 5020, 5021), H6755 [7SE]

———pepperoncini prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (see H.R. 5019), H6755 [7SE]

Taxation: provide a tax credit to businesses whose employees teach at community colleges (see H.R. 4983), H6704 [22JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4291 [17JN], H6559 [22JY]

Remarks

Assault weapons: extend ban on production of assault weapons, H6560 [22JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2005-2009 (H. Con. Res. 393), H1429 [24MR]

Cheney, Vice President: content of Presidential campaign speeches, H6759 [8SE]

DEA: anniversary (H. Res. 412), H776 [3MR]

Dept. of HHS: investigation into allegation of firing threats relative to disclosure of cost of Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, H2526 [4MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4567), H4479, H4484 [17JN], H4523 [18JN]

———Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters Program funding, H4479 [17JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding to extend phase-in period for regulations requiring foreign commercial vehicles to comply with U.S. safety standards, H7343 [22SE]

———use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving while intoxicated, H1816 [1AP]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5025), H7343 [22SE]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (H.R. 1267), E354 [11MR]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H776 [3MR]

Economy: evaluation of Bush administration, H5658 [14JY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H1198 [17MR]

Iraq: affirm value of liberation of the Iraqi people and commend service of the U.S. Armed Forces and Coalition forces on anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom (H. Res. 557), H1198 [17MR]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H2923 [13MY]

Johnson, Charles W., III: tribute (H. Res. 651), H3403 [20MY]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H8642 [7OC]

Mary Ann Collura Post Office Building, Fair Lawn, NJ: designate (H.R. 3939), H2748 [11MY]

Middle East: support security of Israel and principles of peace in the Middle East (H. Con. Res. 460), H4792 [23JN]

National security: homeland security funding, H1429 [24MR]

———Port Security Grant Program funding through reductions in Disaster Relief Program, H4523 [18JN]

———reform the intelligence community and enhance terrorism prevention and prosecution, border security, and international cooperation and coordination (H.R. 10), H8695 [7OC]

Reagan, Ronald: redesign the ten dollar bill in commemoration, H4292 [17JN]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 5183), H7881 [30SE]

Taxation: extend alternative minimum tax relief and index such relief for inflation (H.R. 4227), H2564 [5MY]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3550), H1807, H1816 [1AP]

Transportation Security Administration: address efficiency of airport screeners and baggage handlers, H4484 [17JN]

U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 4759), H5707 [14JY]

Votes: position on missed, H358 [4FE], H2428 [28AP], E1137 [16JN], E1379 [15JY]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (H. Res. 56), H780 [3MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2546 [4MY]

Tributes

Hamilton, Alexander, H4292 [17JN]