FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY P. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2419, energy and water development appropriations, H9110 [26OC]

———H.R. 2863, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H11586 [14DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 3931), H9641 [3NO]

Archbishop Iakovos: tribute (see H. Res. 325), H4655 [16JN]

Armed Forces: reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 783), H4187 [7JN]

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), H8090 [15SE]

Biotechnology Industry Organization: tribute (see H. Res. 421), H7613 [29JY]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2389), H3434 [17MY]

Crime: prohibit certain computer assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 1558), H7564 [28JY]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H942 [2MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen ability to regulate pet industry (see H.R. 2669), H10038 [8NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 457), H283 [1FE]

Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (see H.R. 280), H3696 [19MY]

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

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see H.R. 1227), H8734 [6OC]

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

———improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic (see H.R. 3369), H6204 [20JY] (see H.R. 4245), H9962 [7NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H1895 [12AP]

FCC: expedite and increase assignment of radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1646), H2101 [14AP]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1376), H7949 [14SE]

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]

Firefighters: recognize and honor contributions throughout U.S. history (see H. Res. 188), H1778 [5AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H2551 [26AP]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H8249 [21SE]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 2567), H8986 [19OC]

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. 534), H349 [2FE]

Iran: address ongoing nuclear efforts relative to threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 162), H4297 [8JN]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H4486 [14JN]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 556), H2880 [3MY]

Macedonia: cease distribution of negative and nationalist propaganda and encourage continued negotiations with the U.N. and Greece to determine a mutually acceptable official name (see H. Res. 521), H12051 [16DE]

Marshall, Thurgood: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 657), H8162 [20SE]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 17), H4896 [21JN]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 1402), H8248 [21SE]

Musconetcong River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1307), H1507 [15MR]

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

National security: provide faster and smarter funding for first responders (see H.R. 1544), H2551 [26AP]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 472), H354 [2FE]

Office of Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery: establish (see H.R. 3737), H7950 [14SE]

Palestinians: provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 575), H11328 [8DE]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 691), H2550 [26AP]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 68), H984 [3MR]

Sudan: impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, protect civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in Darfur (see H.R. 3127), H11655 [14DE]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 1898), H7861 [13SE]

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

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1508 [15MR]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H8986 [19OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: require air carriers to honor tickets for bankrupt air service (see H.R. 89), H74 [4JA]

Crime: improve access of victims to information concerning the outcome of disciplinary proceedings by institutions of higher education (see H.R. 81), H74 [4JA]

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 87), H74 [4JA]

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

Freedom of Information Act: exempt certain photographic images of deceased persons taken by or for medical examiners (see H.R. 1513), H1845 [6AP]

FTC: issue rules which prohibit expiration dates and fees on gift certificates (see H.R. 85), H74 [4JA]

Medicare: permit beneficiaries to use identification numbers other than Social Security numbers to deter identity theft (see H.R. 92), H74 [4JA]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 82), H74 [4JA]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 84), H74 [4JA]

Tariff: 4-hexylresorcinol (see H.R. 2536), H3768 [23MY]

———organic pigments and dyes (see H.R. 2537), H3768 [23MY]

———polymethine photo-sensitizing dyes (see H.R. 2535), H3768 [23MY]

Telecommunications: require customer consent to the provision of wireless call location information (see H.R. 83), H74 [4JA]

Transportation: prohibit States from imposing a discriminatory commuter tax on nonresidents (see H.R. 86), H74 [4JA]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 90), H74 [4JA]

Letters

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, retention: Anthony J. Principi, Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, H9307 [27OC]

Lists

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E136 [2FE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, H3022 [5MY]

Budget: deficit, H10644 [17NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4241), H10644 [17NO]

Chatham, NJ: anniversary of ECLC School, E824 [28AP]

Children and youth: tribute to New Jersey 11th Congressional District Congressional Arts competition participants, E1122 [26MY]

Council of Economic Advisers: prohibit funding to produce a President's economic report regarding a certain average cost of developing and introducing a new prescription drug to the market, H5525 [30JN]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: disapprove recommendations (H.J. Res. 65), H9307 [27OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2863), H4778 [20JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, H12267 [18DE]

———recommendation to retain Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, H9307 [27OC]

Dept. of HHS: Strategic National Stockpile funding for influenza vaccine production and antiviral treatments, H5033 [23JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 2528), H4095 [26MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), H5033 [23JN]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), H5525 [30JN]

Dover, NJ: anniversary of Spanish American Federal Credit Union, E657 [15AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), H3785 [24MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), conference report, H10061 [9NO]

Habitat for Humanity International: anniversary of Morris, NJ, chapter, E2183 [27OC]

House of Representatives: express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (H. Res. 612), H11916 [16DE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H11916 [16DE]

———call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces (H. Res. 571), H11021 [18NO]

———call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces (H. Res. 571), consideration (H. Res. 572), H11001 [18NO]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), H11021 [18NO]

Kinnelon, NJ: anniversary of Kinnelon Fire Dept., E140 [2FE]

Lake Hopatcong, NJ: anniversary of Lake Hopatcong Historical Society, E1126 [26MY], E1643 [27JY]

Morris County, NJ: anniversary of Ten Towns Great Swamp Watershed Management Committee, E1128 [26MY], E1340 [24JN]

———tribute to Head Start Community Program, E866 [4MY]

National security: provide faster and smarter funding for first responders (H.R. 1544), consideration (H. Res. 269), H3207 [12MY]

Netcong, NJ: anniversary of Netcong Fire Dept., E1256 [17JN]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E135 [2FE]

Somerville, NJ: anniversary of Somerville Central Hook & Ladder Co., E1646 [27JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 427), H7775 [8SE]

Votes: position on missed, E1572 [21JY]