SAXTON, JIM (a Representative from New Jersey)

Appointments

Committee on Economics (Joint), H139 [20JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 3931), H8513 [28SE]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see H. Res. 601), H11654 [14DE]

Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (see H. Con. Res. 188), H5100 [23JN]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 1451), H1694 [17MR]

America Recycles Day: support goal and mission (see H. Con. Res. 289), H9696 [4NO]

American Academy of Pediatrics: anniversary (see H. Res. 452), H8162 [20SE]

American Jewish History Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 315), H11654 [14DE]

Animals: support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see H.R. 1707), H5915 [14JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 567), H351 [2FE]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity (see H.R. 377), H287 [1FE]

———payment of mental health counselors under TRICARE (see H.R. 1358), H1780 [5AP]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service and improve health care for reservists and their families by making TRICARE benefits permanent (see H.R. 558), H1509 [15MR]

Armenia: ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 316), H4486 [14JN]

Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish (see H.R. 985), H796 [17FE]

Birds: promote conservation of migratory waterfowl and offset or prevent the loss of wetlands and other habitat essential to the preservation of such waterfowl (see H.R. 4315), H11504 [13DE]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H8342 [22SE]

Capitol Police: increase the mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 1335), H2978 [4MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see H.R. 3373), H6326 [21JY]

China, People's Republic of: clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (see H.R. 1498), H3199 [11MY]

———condemn the system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression (see H. Con. Res. 294), H10227 [15NO]

Climate: conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (see H.R. 759), H582 [10FE]

Coast Guard: require notification regarding obstructions to navigation (see H.R. 1412), H1693 [17MR]

Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (see H.R. 1584), H1895 [12AP]

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming (see H.R. 2216), H3112 [10MY]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2389), H4144 [26MY]

———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. 554), H3055 [5MY]

———provide protections of habeas corpus for certain incapacitated individuals whose life is in jeopardy (see H.R. 1151), H1417 [14MR]

Credit: establish requirements on the terms of consumer credit extended to an Armed Forces member or the dependent of a member (see H.R. 97), H7949 [14SE]

Crime: strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H3894 [24MY]

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 87), H7613 [29JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen ability to regulate pet industry (see H.R. 2669), H11504 [13DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 457), H4400 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make grants to first responders (see H.R. 91), H135 [6JA]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 1571), H1894 [12AP] (see H.R. 1798), H4356 [9JN]

———provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners to restore, enhance, and manage private land to improve fish and wildlife habitats through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (see H.R. 2018), H3114 [10MY]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 34), H72 [4JA]

Dept. of Transportation: report to Congress on proposed changes to policies that prohibit foreign interests from exercising control over economic and security decisions of U.S. airlines (see H.R. 4542), H11880 [15DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the capability to provide for the medical care needs of veterans in southern New Jersey (see H.R. 3052), H5100 [23JN]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1554), H4356 [9JN]

Disasters: improve ability of Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting forest lands (see H.R. 4200), H9554 [2NO]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see H.R. 1227), H1369 [10MR]

Diseases: establish an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry (see H.R. 4033), H8847 [17OC]

———extend preventive-health and research programs for prostate cancer (see H.R. 2945), H4655 [16JN]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 1262), H1847 [6AP]

———support goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer (see H. Con. Res. 210), H7815 [8SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H1729 (see H.R. 8), H1735 [20MR]

Education: establish a National Marine Scholarship Program to recruit and prepare graduate students for careers in the fields of marine science (see H.R. 1191), H2880 [3MY]

Egypt: call for judicial supervision and international monitoring of parliamentary elections, divestiture of governmental holdings in the media, and allow peaceful political activities (see H. Con. Res. 284), H9696 [4NO]

———condition foreign assistance on meaningful political reforms (see H. Res. 413), H7562 [28JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend certain accountability provisions (see H.R. 1177), H11504 [13DE]

———amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 390), H234 [26JA]

———amend Impact Aid Program to improve the distribution of school construction payments to better meet needs of military and Indian land school districts (see H.R. 598), H352 [2FE]

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), H3056 [5MY]

FDA: provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4167), H11504 [13DE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1002), H1779 [5AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 1356), H1690 [17MR]

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), H74 [4JA]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H798 [17FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H4487 [14JN]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1996), H2736 [28AP]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H7614 [29JY]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1595), H12050 [16DE]

Health: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H6432 [25JY] (see H.R. 534), H349 [2FE]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (see H.R. 509), H1896 [12AP]

Holocaust: commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 39), H196 [25JA]

Idaho: promote economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land, designate certain land as the Boulder-White Cloud Management Area, and add land to National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 2514), H5915 [14JY] (see H.R. 3603), H7673 [6SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3145), H8735 [6OC]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H137 [6JA]

———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically (see H. Con. Res. 177), H11505 [13DE]

Iraq: recognize importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq (see H. Res. 534), H9695 [4NO]

Israel: congratulate on election of Dan Gillerman as Vice President of U.N. General Assembly (see H. Res. 368), H6381 [22JY]

———independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 149), H3436 [17MY]

———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 588), H352 [2FE]

———support accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 38), H287 [1FE]

Jews: congratulate communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud (see H. Res. 124), H847 [1MR]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. (see H.R. 1717), H2393 [20AP]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 556), H587 [14FE]

Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (see H.R. 358), H195 [25JA]

Mara, Wellington T.: tribute (see H. Res. 517), H11111 [6DE]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see H. Con. Res. 164), H3769 [23MY]

Medicaid: require staff working with developmentally disabled individuals to call emergency services in the event of a life-threatening situation (see H.R. 1649), H2101 [14AP]

Medicare: extend initial enrollment period for prescription drug benefits and waive penalties for late enrollment (see H.R. 4399), H12051 [16DE]

———reform the physician payment update system through repeal of the sustainable growth rate payment update system (see H.R. 2356), H5252 [27JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 916), H9103 [25OC]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 1402), H6328 [21JY]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 144), H2977 [4MY]

———support findings of U.N. commission investigating assassination of Rafik Hariri, condemn Syria for apparent involvement, and demand Syrian compliance with certain U.N. resolutions (see H. Res. 510), H9556 [2NO]

Mining and mineral resources: reauthorize collection of reclamation fees, revise abandoned mine reclamation program, promote remining, and authorize Office of Surface Mining to collect black lung excise tax (see H.R. 2721), H4723 [17JN]

Musconetcong River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1307), H3056 [5MY]

National Advisory Council on Medical Rehabilitation: establish (see H.R. 3373), H6326 [21JY]

National Audubon Society: anniversary (see H. Res. 489), H9427 [28OC]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 99), H1509 [15MR]

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: increase maximum Federal share of costs for State programs (see H.R. 669), H1622 [16MR]

National parks and recreation areas: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 988), H5603 [30JN]

National Safe Boating Week: recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for promotion efforts (see H. Res. 243), H3557 [18MY]

New Jersey: divide into two judicial districts (see H.R. 3518), H7557 [28JY]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 472), H284 [1FE]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (see H.R. 1674), H2978 [4MY]

Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 1591), H2978 [4MY]

Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a Committee on Ocean Policy (see H.R. 2939), H4654 [16JN]

Palestinians: provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 575), H11505 [13DE]

Parks, Rosa: direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the U.S. Capitol in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 4145), H9473 [1NO]

———issue commemorative postage stamp (see H.R. 4343), H11220 [7DE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 266), H3199 [11MY]

Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (see H.R. 110), H7814 [8SE]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see H.R. 22), H984 [3MR]

Power resources: reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see H.R. 4409), H11034 [18NO]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1204), H2551 [26AP]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 1249), H1510 [15MR]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 389), H3055 [5MY]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see H.R. 1953), H7564 [28JY]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 2037), H8102 [19SE]

———support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 275), H9275 [26OC]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4045), H8919 [18OC]

Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (see H.R. 1636), H2551 [26AP]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 615), H410 [8FE]

———enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 1745), H2394 [20AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 147), H76 [4JA]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 68), H353 [2FE]

Spain: express condolences to families of individuals killed and sympathy to individuals injured on anniversary of terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid (see H. Res. 99), H1026 [8MR]

Suburban areas: provide assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban forest land and open space and contain suburban sprawl (see H.R. 3933), H8513 [28SE]

Syria: human rights and civil liberties violations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H287 [1FE]

———strengthen sanctions, establish a program to support a transition to a democratically elected Government, and restore sovereignty and democratic rule in Lebanon (see H.R. 1141), H9696 [4NO]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 521), H348 [2FE]

Task Force on Ocean Policy: establish (see H. Res. 599), H11654 [14DE]

Taxation: 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. 994), H1417 [14MR]

———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. 1581), H1895 [12AP]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 442), H2150 [19AP]

———make reduction in individual capital gains tax rates permanent and further reduce and simplify such rates and reduce corporate capital gains rate (see H.R. 1500), H1897 [12AP]

———provide a checkoff for a World Trade Center Memorial Fund (see H.R. 1095), H982 [3MR]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 986), H8809 [7OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 1549), H4143 [26MY]

———provide a tax credit to businesses whose employees teach at community colleges (see H.R. 577), H351 [2FE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H4985 [22JN]

———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. 976), H795 [17FE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 64), H524 [9FE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1131), H3199 [11MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1306), H4656 [16JN]

———treatment of certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2989), H5604 [30JN]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (see H. Res. 438), H8920 [18OC]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program (see H.R. 1092), H981 [3MR]

Uzbekistan: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 187), H5362 [28JN]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1951), H4561 [15JN]

Vincent Palladino Post Office, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 2183), H3263 [12MY]

Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 80), H523 [9FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for grants for coastal recreation water quality monitoring and notification programs (see H.R. 2686), H4140 [26MY]

Water pollution: prohibit a publicly-owned treatment works from diverting flows to bypass any portion of its treatment facility (see H.R. 1126), H983 [3MR]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H5435 (see H.R. 1245), H5479 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 783), H583 [10FE]

———tribute to servicemen who died during the attempted rescue of American hostages in Iran in 1980 (see H. Res. 256), H2880 [3MY]

Coastal zones: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to improve conservation, enhance ecological values and functions, and benefit both the environment and economies of coastal communities (see H.R. 3187), H5602 [30JN]

Courts: clarify that persons may bring private rights of actions against foreign states for certain terrorist acts (see H.R. 865), H718 [16FE]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 101), H630 [15FE]

Foreign trade: deny normal trade relations treatment to products of any country which engages in certain violations of human rights (see H.R. 967), H795 [17FE]

FRS: mandate price stability as the primary goal of the monetary policy of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 498), H285 [1FE]

IMF: meet certain conditions before being allowed to sell gold (see H.R. 825), H629 [15FE]

———require appropriations to cover the estimated subsidy costs of monetary resources provided by the U.S. (see H.R. 3054), H5100 [23JN]

Iran: address ongoing nuclear efforts relative to threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3694 [19MY]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Maintenance Fund: modify authorities for use (see H.R. 2107), H2977 [4MY]

NOAA: establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program (see H.R. 3835), H8162 [20SE]

NRC: consider certain criteria in relicensing nuclear facilities and provide independent assessment of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station by the National Academy of Sciences prior to relicensing (see H.R. 966), H795 [17FE]

Postal Service: require door delivery of mail sent to persons residing in senior communities (see H.R. 1475), H1777 [5AP]

Tariff: ion-exchange resins (see H.R. 2242), H3113 [10MY]

———Lewatit (see H.R. 2241), H3113 [10MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) (see H.R. 3273), H5800 [13JY]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 196), H77 [4JA]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicle refueling property and make ethanol fuels more available to motorists (see H.R. 3274), H5800 [13JY]

———remove the requirement of a mandatory beginning date for distributions from individual retirement accounts and elective deferrals under qualified cash or deferred arrangements (see H.R. 195), H77 [4JA]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 968), H795 [17FE]

Lists

Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1607 [27JY]

Remarks

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1607 [27JY]

———tribute to servicemen who died during the attempted rescue of American hostages in Iran in 1980 (H. Res. 256), H4810 [21JN]

Coast Guard: Integrated Deepwater System Program funding, H3371 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), H3915 [25MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), H3371 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: require annual report on use or development of data-mining technology by Federal agencies, H6274 [21JY]

Endangered Species Act: provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (H.R. 3824), H8574 [29SE]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (H. Res. 101), H1399 [14MR]

Hainesport, NJ: anniversary of the Lester A. Drenk Behavorial Health Center, E290 [18FE]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Maintenance Fund: modify authorities for use (H.R. 2107), H3277 [16MY]

National security: combat terrorism, H1685 [17MR]

Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a Committee on Ocean Policy (H.R. 2939), H11566 [14DE]

Task Force on Ocean Policy: establish (H. Res. 599), H11564, H11566 [14DE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), H6274 [21JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H6638 [26JY]

Reports filed

Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 109-353), H12047 [16DE]

Tributes

Citta, Joseph A., E841 [3MY]

Handy, John W., E1761 [6SE]

Levine, Richard A., E1400 [30JN]

Rubenstein, Phil, E2473 [7DE]

Rudder, Walter J., E656 [15AP]

Smith, Kenneth, E2020 [6OC]

Wells, Mary, E2441 [6DE]

Whitmore, Stephen, E2253 [3NO]