McCOTTER, THADDEUS G. (a Representative from Michigan)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 4420), H7329 [21SE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 3069), H3016 [13MY]

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see H.R. 3482), H5150 [25JN]

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 567), H1594 [25MR]

Annan, Kofi A.: call for resignation as Secretary General of the U.N. due to allegations of fraud and mismanagement of the U.N. Oil for Food Program (see H. Res. 869), H10926 [6DE]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 469), H5195 [6JY]

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), H6557 [21JY]

———rectify deficiencies in military postal system to ensure that members overseas can receive and send mail in a timely manner, including election ballots, in time for 2004 elections (see H. Res. 608), H2816 [11MY]

Aviation: provide for recruiting, training, and deputizing persons for the Federal flight deck officer program (see H.R. 4126), H2374 [22AP]

Belarus: ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election process (see H. Res. 652), H4171 [15JN]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 264), H435 [10FE]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 653), H3964 [14JN]

Business and industry: coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development, strengthen manufacturing innovation and education programs, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. 3598), H2019 [1AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 359), H435 [10FE]

CCC: support development of a domestic casein and milk protein concentrate industry (see H.R. 4223), H2405 [27AP]

Charles, Ray: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 449), H4647 [21JN]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see H.R. 4622), H9963 [17NO]

———prevent disruption of the education of children who change residence based on the military service of their parents (see H.R. 3779), H2373 [22AP]

———provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 4061), H2406 [27AP]

———provide States with incentives, flexibility, and funds to develop welfare services that meet needs of children and families and enhance prospects for safe and permanent living arrangements (see H.R. 4856), H7443 [22SE]

———recognize importance of distribution of food in schools to hungry or malnourished children around the world (see H. Con. Res. 422), H4894 [23JN]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (see H. Res. 655), H3720 [2JN]

———improve protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 576), H1741 [30MR]

———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. 4986), H8859 [7OC]

———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see H. Res. 530), H753 [2MR]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see H.R. 4019), H1791 [31MR]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Con. Res. 163), H2658 [5MY]

Civil rights: anniversary of murder of civil rights organizers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Neshoba County, MS (see H. Con. Res. 450), H4647 [21JN]

Clean Air Act: allow waiver of fuel and fuel additive requirements in cases of significant supply disruptions and reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 4545), H3962 [14JN]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 103), H2816 [11MY]

Community Banking Month: designate (see H. Res. 591), H4647 [21JN]

Courts: clarify that persons may bring private rights of actions against foreign states for certain terrorist acts (see H.R. 4875), H6127 [20JY]

———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 3313), H4894 [23JN]

———limit jurisdiction of Federal courts in certain cases and promote federalism (see H.R. 3799), H2406 [27AP]

Crime: protect children from criminal recidivists (see H.R. 4150), H2152 [2AP]

———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (see H.R. 4358), H3781 [3JN]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H2549 [4MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 4493), H6707 [22JY]

Dept. of HUD: insure zero-downpayment mortgages for one-unit residences (see H.R. 3755), H1011 [10MR]

Dept. of State: increase rewards program payments, expand eligibility criteria to receive an award, authorize nonmonetary awards, and publicize the existence of the rewards program (see H.R. 3782), H1230 [17MR]

———make grants to American-sponsored schools in Arab and other predominantly Muslim countries to provide merit-based scholarships for needy children to attend such schools (see H.R. 4303), H4928 (see H.R. 4303), H5072 [24JN]

———require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (see H.R. 4214), H5331 [7JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of maritime sites in Michigan (see H.R. 3946), H1071 [11MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend Terrorism Insurance Program (see H.R. 4634), H5331 [7JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 890), H6557 [21JY]

Detroit Pistons (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 679), H4647 [21JN]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H4894 [23JN]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H128 [27JA]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H37 [20JA]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H5984 [19JY]

Education: increase student loan forgiveness to highly-qualified teachers in mathematics, science, and special education, and for reading specialists (see H.R. 4410), H3606 [1JN]

———recognize contributions of military-impacted schools, teachers, administration, and staff for their role in the education of military children (see H. Res. 598), H2550 [4MY]

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

Employment: extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers (see H.R. 4090), H1790 [31MR]

Europe: condemn rise in anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 616), H2491 [30AP]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 341), H8169 [5OC]

———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 862), H9999 [18NO]

Families and domestic relations: clarify definition of marriage (see H.R. 4892), H6700 [22JY]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 106), H7945 [30SE]

FCC: provide for punishment of certain profane broadcasts (see H.R. 3687), H90 [21JA]

Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 4048), H3017 [13MY]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see H.R. 545), H8859 [7OC]

———establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H9050 [8OC]

Florida: commend resiliency of residents and work of individuals who have assisted with hurricane recovery efforts (see H. Res. 784), H7736 [28SE]

Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see H. Res. 702), H5402 [8JY]

Foreign trade: application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 3716), H6557 [21JY]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 498), H89 [21JA]

Guam: anniversary of liberation (see H. Res. 737), H7736 [28SE]

Health: increase public awareness of eating disorders and expand research for treatment and cures (see H. Res. 531), H574 [24FE]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research and coordinate efforts and information on transplantation (see H.R. 3858), H4928 (see H.R. 3858), H5072 [24JN]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 4610), H5402 [8JY]

———provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options (see H. Res. 669), H3964 [14JN]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 667), H4894 [23JN]

Immigration: waive visa processing fees for nonimmigrant visitors who are nationals of countries providing combat troops in Afghanistan and Iraq (see H.R. 4834), H7234 [15SE]

India: elections (see H. Con. Res. 433), H3439 (see H. Con. Res. 433), H3539 [20MY]

———recognize contributions of Indian Americans, and the benefits of working with India towards promoting peace, prosperity, and freedom among all countries (see H. Con. Res. 352), H1741 [30MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3802), H3441 (see H.R. 3802), H3540 [20MY]

Iran: condemn development of means to produce nuclear weapons (see H. Con. Res. 398), H2550 [4MY]

———express sympathy for victims of earthquake in Bam (see H. Res. 526), H633 [25FE]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 5193), H8859 [7OC]

———human rights violations of Bahais (see H. Con. Res. 319), H4647 [21JN]

———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), H305 [3FE]

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 (see H. Res. 557), H1230 [17MR]

Israel: support accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 617), H2491 [30AP]

———support membership in the Western European and Others Group (WEOG) at the U.N. (see H. Res. 615), H2491 [30AP]

Japan: anniversary of Treaty of Kanagawa opening relations with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 418), H4928 (see H. Con. Res. 418), H5072 [24JN]

Jeffrey, Mildred McWilliams: tribute (see H. Res. 573), H2816 [11MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: promote human rights and freedom (see H.R. 4011), H1740 [30MR]

Kosovo: independence (see H. Res. 28), H8169 [5OC]

Laos: urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H2550 [4MY]

Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 461), H7736 [28SE]

Medicaid: include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 2959), H2483 [28AP]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3859), H2200 [20AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H2815 [11MY]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H244 [28JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H7735 [28SE]

———repeal reduction in payment for certain items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 4491), H9745 [16NO]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H2406 [27AP]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals (see H. Res. 605), H2550 [4MY]

———prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening program (see H.R. 5236), H10926 [6DE]

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), H2549 [4MY]

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), H435 [10FE]

———disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Res. 720), H7235 [15SE]

Middle East: commend democratization and political and economic liberalization of certain countries (see H. Res. 751), H7575 [23SE]

Millennium Challenge Act: extend authority to provide assistance to countries (see H.R. 4660), H4893 [23JN]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H2728 [6MY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 3807), H514 [11FE]

National Labor History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 452), H4286 [16JN]

National School Lunch Act: provide automatic eligibility for free school lunch and breakfast programs to children whose parents are enlisted active-duty personnel (see H.R. 5229), H9746 [16NO]

National World War II Memorial: celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II and persons who supported the war effort on the homefront (see H. Con. Res. 409), H2816 [11MY]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see H.R. 443), H8168 [5OC]

Nguyen Van Ly, Thaddeus: call for release by Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 378), H1741 [30MR]

Nuclear weapons: impose sanctions on foreign entities that engage in nuclear proliferation activities (see H.R. 4965), H9963 [17NO]

Political campaigns: repeal disclosure requirement for certain electioneering communication disbursements and prohibit making such disbursements by corporations and labor organizations (see H.R. 3801), H3016 [13MY]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H2406 [27AP]

Portugal: tribute to friendship, leadership, and support of the U.S. in the effort to combat international terrorism (see H. Res. 688), H5151 [25JN]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1931), H2483 [28AP]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to the shortage of medical laboratory personnel (see H.R. 623), H4766 [22JN]

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), H4391 (see H.R. 2966), H4507 [17JN]

Reagan, Ronald: redesign the half-dollar coin in commemoration (see H.R. 4525), H3820 [8JN]

———redesign the twenty dollar bill in commemoration (see H.R. 4563), H3963 [14JN]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 84), H35 [20JA]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 87), H1230 [17MR]

Rotary International: issue commemorative stamp to honor centennial anniversary and efforts to eradicate polio (see H. Con. Res. 375), H2484 [28AP]

Russia: condemn series of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 760), H6899 [8SE]

———condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see H. Con. Res. 336), H2155 [2AP]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H2019 [1AP]

Servicemen's Readjustment Act: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 91), H2816 [11MY]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H1484 [24MR]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H4928 (see H.R. 173), H5071 [24JN]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 2311), H4894 [23JN]

———guarantee the right of individuals to receive certain benefits in full with an accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 812), H1116 [16MR]

———improve the administration of unemployment taxes and benefits (see H.R. 3463), H5536 [12JY]

South Africa: anniversary of first democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 436), H4894 [23JN]

Space policy: anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing (see H. Res. 723), H6128 [20JY]

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

Sudan: provide assistance for the crisis in the Darfur region and for the development of a comprehensive peace plan (see H.R. 5061), H8039 [4OC]

Syria: human rights and civil liberties violations (see H. Con. Res. 363), H515 [11FE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 462), H4928 (see H. Con. Res. 462), H5072 [24JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H244 [28JA]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 3103), H128 [27JA]

———allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040S without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 4109), H3606 [1JN]

———clarify that personal service corporations may continue to use the cash method of accounting (see H.R. 2814), H1370 [23MR]

———extend alternative minimum tax relief and index such relief for inflation (see H.R. 4227), H2549 [4MY]

———increase child tax credit (see H.R. 4359), H3094 [17MY]

———permanently extend certain income tax rate brackets (see H.R. 4275), H2816 [11MY]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H2815 [11MY]

———permanently extend the increased standard deduction and certain income tax rate bracket expansions for married taxpayers filing joint returns (see H.R. 4181), H2406 [27AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings (see H.R. 3953), H3964 [14JN]

———provide that distributions from certain retirement plans are not included in gross income if used to pay long-term care insurance premiums (see H.R. 4502), H6707 [22JY]

———repeal sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act and repeal scheduled reductions in tax benefits provided by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (see H.R. 3773), H2154 [2AP]

———simplify the taxation of businesses (see H.R. 4840), H5984 [19JY]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H393 [4FE]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 489), H1326 [22MR]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 4279), H2816 [11MY]

Telecommunications: protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see H.R. 3558), H9745 [16NO]

Trajkovski, Boris: express condolences for the death of Macedonian President (see H. Res. 540), H831 [3MR]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program (see H.R. 4284), H5793 [14JY]

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), H1791 [31MR]

Ukraine: ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election process (see H. Con. Res. 415), H5151 [25JN]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 3270), H575 [24FE]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 1919), H7329 [21SE]

———increase maximum amount of available home loan guaranty (see H.R. 4065), H2374 [22AP]

———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), H391 [4FE]

———recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H3964 [14JN]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H4894 [23JN]

Wang Bingzhang: disapprove arbitrary detention by People's Republic of China and urge immediate release (see H. Con. Res. 326), H1740 [30MR]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H2200 [20AP]

———recognize survivors of cervical cancer and the importance of good cervical health, preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages (see H. Con. Res. 348), H393 [4FE]

World Trade Organization: resolve disparate treatment of direct and indirect taxes (see H. Res. 705), H5536 [12JY]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of the Bulge (see H.J. Res. 110), H9746 [16NO]

———commemorate anniversary of Battle of Peleliu, protect Peleliu Battlefield National Historic Landmark sites, and establish commemorative programs honoring Americans who fought there (see H.J. Res. 102), H7736 [28SE]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 521), H9745 [16NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 100), H4647 [21JN]

U.S. Life-Saving Service: anniversary of life-saving stations on the Great Lakes (see H. Res. 750), H6705 [22JY]

Remarks

Browning, Diane: Women of Westland (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E1429 [20JY]

Budget: reinstate pay-as-you-go requirement, H7402 [22SE]

Dept. of Defense: assist Iraqi Government in destroying Abu Ghraib prison and replacing it with a modern detention facility, H3371, H3372 [19MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 4200), H3371, H3372 [19MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4754), H5244 [7JY]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H4632 [21JN]

———importance of international alliances, H7545 [23SE]

Garden City, MI: anniversary of Garden City Hospital Center for Counseling, E836 [12MY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H4632 [21JN], H5903, H5905 [15JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H1469 [24MR], H7318 [21SE], H7406 [22SE], H7730-H7732 [28SE]

———congratulate interim government on assumption of sovereign authority (H. Res. 691), H4956 [24JN]

———status of U.S. request for documents relative to the U.N. Oil for Food Program, H5622, H5628 [13JY]

Kerry, Senator: characterization of remarks on plans for Iraq, H7406 [22SE]

Libya: Muammar Qadhafi's decision to renounce weapons of mass destruction and improve U.S. relations, E333 [9MR]

Milford, MI: anniversary of Milford Public Library, E1752 [30SE]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: evaluation of findings, H6694, H6695, H6697 [22JY]

Novi, MI: anniversary of police department, E1445 [21JY]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (H. Res. 664), H3850 [9JN]

SBA: 7(a) guarantee loan program funding, H5244 [7JY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H7402 [22SE]

Terrorism: U.S. policy, H1469 [24MR]

Votes: position on missed, E333 [9MR]

Walled Lake, MI: anniversary, E1664 [21SE]

Wolverine Lake, MI: anniversary, E1013 [2JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H749 [2MR], H925 [9MR], H1482 [24MR], H1641 [29MR], H2915 [12MY], H5652 [13JY], H7326 [21SE], H7572 [23SE]

Tributes

Batchik, Michael, E2096 [20NO]

Bommarito, Joseph, E501 [2AP]

Caddell, G. William, E2064 [18NO]

Collins, Irene, E355 [11MR]

Davis, Eileen, E637 [22AP]

Elliot, Bonnie, E1775 [1OC]

Freese, Dale, E1352 [9JY]

Korzym, Dorothy M., E893 [18MY]

Lewis, Rhys, E1091 [14JN]

Lyons, Rolland B. (Bob), H5074 [25JN]

Marrs, Laurie, E479 [30MR]

Martinyak, Eugene, E674 [27AP]

McIlvain, James, E1073 [8JN]

McSween, Bill, E1253 [25JN]

Murphy, Geraldine C., E895 [18MY]

Voorheis, Ronald, E1984 [16NO]

White, Barbara, E1073 [8JN]