ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA (a Representative from Florida)
Amendments
Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6155 [20JY]
U.N.: reform (H.R. 2745), H4675 [17JN]
Appointments
Committee To Escort Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Into the House Chamber, H5966 [19JY]
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. 356), H195 [25JA]
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see H.J. Res. 66), H8247 [21SE]
Agriculture: provide assistance to agricultural producers whose operations were severly damaged by hurricanes (see H.R. 4330), H10226 [15NO]
———provide assistance to nursery crop and tropical fruit producers whose agricultural operations were severely damaged by Hurricanes Dennis, Katrina, or Rita (see H.R. 4031), H8807 [7OC]
Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see H. Res. 523), H9426 [28OC] (see H. Res. 601), H11654 [14DE]
Albania: ensure that parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4487 [14JN]
American Jewish History Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 315), H11654 [14DE]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 378), H6431 [25JY]
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current policy concerning homosexuality, referred to as ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'', with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 1059), H1779 [5AP]
———improve benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserve to recognize their service and to encourage recruitment and retention of personnel (see H.R. 2484), H3769 [23MY]
———increase death gratuity (see H.R. 292), H197 [25JA] (see H.R. 377), H287 [1FE]
———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 923), H1779 [5AP]
———tribute to dedication and commitment of employers of the members of the National Guard and other Reserve components who have been mobilized during the Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 302), H4562 [15JN]
Arthur Stacey Mastrapa Post Office Building, Altamonte Springs, FL: designate (see H.R. 324), H194 [25JA]
Asia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see H. Res. 492), H8846 [17OC]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 280), H3435 [17MY]
Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa (see H. Res. 279), H3331 [16MY]
Autism Society of America: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 254), H8387 [27SE]
Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish (see H.R. 985), H984 [3MR]
Bolton, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 260), H2978 [4MY]
Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H5435 (see H.R. 2872), H5480 [29JN]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 228), H8644 [29SE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 52), H4142 [26MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance by Committee on the Library (Joint) of a bust of Sojourner Truth and display of the bust in the Capitol rotunda (see H.R. 4510), H12051 [16DE]
Capitol Police: increase the mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 1335), H5741 [12JY]
Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 237), H7862 [13SE]
Children and youth: construction and renovation of child care facilities (see H.R. 1311), H1507 [15MR]
———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2238), H3113 [10MY]
———improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 2423), H3894 [24MY]
———promote improvement of information on, and protections against, child sexual abuse (see H.R. 3582), H10039 [8NO]
———provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 1409), H5963 [18JY]
———provide for programs and activities on the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 864), H8734 [6OC]
———revise the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration program (see H.R. 1505), H2395 [20AP]
China, People's Republic of: authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 3100), H5434 (see H.R. 3100), H5478 [29JN]
———condemn the system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression (see H. Con. Res. 294), H10227 [15NO]
———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 83), H983 [3MR]
———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 728), H523 [9FE]
China, Republic of: oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law (see H. Con. Res. 98), H1509 [15MR]
———oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law (see H. Con. Res. 70), H1265 [9MR]
———resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 69), H719 [16FE]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 188), H353 [2FE]
Civil rights: recognize contributions of the ``Greensboro Four'' (see H. Con. Res. 25), H354 [2FE]
Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 761), H582 [10FE]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community: establish (see H.R. 2134), H3053 [5MY]
Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming (see H.R. 2216), H3112 [10MY]
Corps of Engineers: raise maximum amount that may be allotted for the construction of small shore and beach restoration and protection projects (see H.R. 754), H1779 [5AP]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2389), H3434 [17MY]
———clarify that persons may bring private rights of actions against foreign states for certain terrorist acts (see H.R. 865), H718 [16FE]
———modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1689), H2148 [19AP]
Crime: combat unlawful commercial sex activities by targeting demand, prohibit operation of sex tours, and protect children and assist State and local law enforcement relative to such activities (see H.R. 2012), H5963 [18JY]
———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see H.R. 2662), H4138 [26MY]
Croatia: recommend integration into NATO (see H. Res. 529), H10503 [16NO]
Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 149), H76 [4JA]
Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (see H. Con. Res. 81), H941 [2MR]
———call for release of political prisoners, legalize political parties and free elections, urge European Union to reexamine policy, and support a U.N. resolution on ending human rights violations (see H. Res. 388), H6650 [26JY]
———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (see H. Res. 193), H1846 [6AP]
Dept. of Energy: make incentive payments to the owners or operators of qualified desalination facilities to partially offset the cost of electrical energy required to operate such facilities (see H.R. 1071), H2103 [14AP]
Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 1290), H1416 [14MR]
———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 457), H283 [1FE]
———establish Offices of Women's Health (see H.R. 949), H6205 [20JY]
Dept. of Justice: provide grants for organizations to find missing adults (see H.R. 2103), H4297 [8JN]
Dept. of State: require report on promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries (see H.R. 1662), H2101 [14AP]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3251), H5740 [12JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 1153), H4073 [25MY]
Disasters: commend efforts of the Armed Forces and Dept. of State and AID employees for their response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H. Res. 120), H943 [2MR]
———establish a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs (see H.R. 4366), H11110 [6DE]
———express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H. Res. 12), H79 [4JA]
———mourn the loss of life caused by floods and mudslides in Central America and Mexico and provide assistance to affected people (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9362 [27OC]
Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see H.R. 1227), H4401 [13JN]
Diseases: anniversary of development of Salk polio vaccine (see H. Res. 208), H1895 [12AP]
———authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3642), H7613 [29JY]
———authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 3641), H7612 [29JY]
———establish an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry (see H.R. 4033), H8808 [7OC]
———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 312), H1969 [13AP]
———support efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness (see H. Res. 323), H4723 [17JN]
———support goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer (see H. Con. Res. 210), H6937 [27JY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1288), H3056 [5MY]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 2386), H5604 [30JN]
———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H1729 (see H.R. 8), H1735 [20MR]
Education: improve literacy and English skills of limited English proficient individuals (see H.R. 2923), H4560 [15JN]
———include information on legal rights available to teenage victims of dating violence in domestic violence education programs (see H.R. 2947), H5435 (see H.R. 2947), H5480 [29JN]
Egypt: condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims (see H. Res. 384), H6650 [26JY]
———condition foreign assistance on meaningful political reforms (see H. Res. 413), H7562 [28JY]
———express concern regarding arrest of Ayman Nour and support for continued progress toward democracy (see H. Con. Res. 78), H797 [17FE] (see H. Con. Res. 82), H983 [3MR]
European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 101), H630 [15FE]
———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 57), H286 [1FE]
Families and domestic relations: require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 69), H353 [2FE]
FDA: provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4167), H11036 [18NO]
Federal employees: affirm protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and repudiate any assertion to the contrary (see H.R. 3128), H8089 [15SE]
———provide a real estate stock index investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 1578), H11504 [13DE]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see H.R. 371), H8734 [6OC]
FEMA: provide certain individuals or households affected by Hurricane Katrina in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, FL, with financial assistance and direct services under the Disaster and Emergency Assistance Act (see H.R. 3723), H7814 [8SE]
Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H2880 [3MY]
Florida: authorize additional judgeships in the middle and southern districts (see H.R. 3953), H8642 [29SE]
Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1996), H4143 [26MY]
Foreign policy: advance democracy, individual freedom, religious freedom, and human rights globally, strengthen alliances, and increase funding for groups and individuals promoting democracy (see H.R. 1133), H1970 [13AP]
Frank, Anne: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 48), H3055 [5MY]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H6204 [20JY]
Great Lakes: recognize and affirm efforts of Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to standardize decisions on water withdrawal and urge that management authority remain vested with the Governors and Premiers (see H. Con. Res. 140), H4985 [22JN]
GSA: conveyance of certain real property (see H.R. 1429), H1693 [17MR]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1595), H2103 [14AP]
Haiti: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 2592), H4144 [26MY]
Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act: amend to benefit individuals who were children when enacted (see H.R. 1737), H3199 [11MY]
Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (see H.R. 2123), H4656 [16JN]
Health: provide for collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research and authorize the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program (see H.R. 2520), H3767 [23MY]
———provide for expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss (see H.R. 2671), H4139 [26MY]
———provide funding and incentives for caregiver support and long-term care assistance (see H.R. 3254), H5740 [12JY]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (see H.R. 609), H7743 [7SE]
———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 132), H75 [4JA]
Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (see H. Res. 223), H9556 [2NO]
Hire a Veteran Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H6328 [21JY]
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]
———observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 19), H141 [20JA]
Homeless: establish a grant program to provide supportive services in permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals (see H.R. 1471), H1777 [5AP]
House Democracy Assistance Commission: establish (see H. Res. 135), H1372 [10MR]
House of Representatives: express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (see H. Res. 612), H11879 [15DE]
Housing: modernize the manufactured housing loan insurance program (see H.R. 2803), H6328 [21JY]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 1461), H3262 [12MY]
———support goal of increased homeownership in the U.S. and recognize the importance of homeownership programs, fair lending laws, and fair housing laws in achieving that goal (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1780 [5AP]
Human rights: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 296), H11221 [7DE]
Hungary: recognize anniversary of Hungarian Revolution and reaffirm friendship between the people and governments of the U.S. and Hungary (see H. Res. 479), H9963 [7NO]
Hunger: reduce (see H.R. 2717), H4188 [7JN]
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. 884), H1896 [12AP]
———establish a separate nonimmigrant classification for fashion models (see H.R. 4354), H10502 [16NO]
———improve border security (see H.R. 2330), H3695 [19MY]
———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 1172), H1897 [12AP]
India: provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 1408), H1693 [17MR]
Indian Americans: recognize and honor contributions to economic innovation and society (see H. Res. 227), H2472 [21AP]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9555 [2NO]
Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see H.R. 743), H5435 (see H.R. 743), H5479 [29JN]
———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1849), H3894 [24MY]
———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 4540), H11653 [14DE]
———establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 846), H718 [16FE]
———establish minimum standards relating to a factor for life insurance eligibility and rates (see H.R. 3639), H7612 [29JY]
Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H1779 [5AP]
Iran: resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically (see H. Con. Res. 177), H5435 (see H. Con. Res. 177), H5480 [29JN]
Iraq: commend women candidates for elective office (see H. Res. 143), H1024 [8MR]
———encourage Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants and protects women's equal rights under the law (see H. Res. 383), H6650 [26JY]
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), H3198 [11MY]
———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 588), H584 [10FE]
Klebnikov, Paul: condemn murder of U.S. journalist in Russia and the murder of other members of the media (see H. Res. 499), H9963 [7NO]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn abductions and continued captivity of citizens of the Republic of Korea and Japan as acts of terrorism and gross violations of human rights (see H. Con. Res. 168), H4803 [20JN]
Kosovo: declare U.S. support for independence (see H. Res. 24), H8090 [15SE]
Kuwait: commend for granting women certain important political rights (see H. Res. 343), H5252 [27JN]
Las Vegas, NV: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 105), H3057 [5MY]
Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 556), H350 [2FE]
Lebanon: urge withdrawal of all Syrian troops, support free and fair democratic elections, and develop democratic institutions to foster sovereign democratic rule (see H. Res. 273), H3198 [11MY]
Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (see H.R. 358), H287 [1FE]
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: clarify exemption for recreational vessel support employees (see H.R. 940), H794 [17FE]
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), H11655 [14DE]
Medicaid: include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 699), H2394 [20AP]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1333), H1620 [16MR]
———coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see H.R. 1447), H1694 [17MR]
———extend and improve protections for sole community hospitals (see H.R. 2961), H12168 [17DE]
———increase inpatient hosptial payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1729), H2393 [20AP]
———preserve beneficiary access to community cancer care (see H.R. 4098), H10039 [8NO]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 916), H8734 [6OC]
Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education (see H.R. 2421), H5638 [11JY]
———increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1106), H982 [3MR]
———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 1402), H9556 [2NO]
Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in Chihuahua and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (see H. Con. Res. 90), H1264 [9MR]
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), H9963 [7NO]
National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 99), H1509 [15MR]
National Captioning Institute: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 38), H2739 [28AP]
National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (see H.R. 3046), H5100 [23JN]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 3005), H5915 [14JY]
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. 2231), H4074 [25MY]
———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger women (see H.R. 987), H2106 [18AP]
National MPS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 85), H9962 [7NO]
National parks and recreation areas: eliminate annual operating deficit and maintenance backlog (see H.R. 1124), H983 [3MR]
Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 4597), H12048 [16DE]
Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 252), H8387 [27SE]
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 3364), H6204 [20JY]
O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H6108 [19JY]
Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 184), H1851 [8AP]
Pakistan: prohibit military assistance and the sale, transfer, or licensing of military equipment or technology (see H.R. 1553), H1893 [12AP]
Palestinians: provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 575), H11035 [18NO]
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]
Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (see H. Res. 328), H5362 [28JN]
———commend philanthropic organizations and individuals for supporting establishment of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw (see H. Res. 416), H7562 [28JY]
Political campaigns: repeal limits on contributions and party campaign expenditures, restore certain rights to exempt organizations, and allow State and local parties to make expenditures using nonfederal funds (see H.R. 1316), H3113 [10MY]
Postal Service: reform postal laws (see H.R. 22), H3262 [12MY]
Puerto Rico: designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 539), H349 [2FE]
Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (see H. Res. 535), H9695 [4NO]
Real estate: prohibit economic development assistance to States or localities that use eminent domain to obtain property for private commercial development or fail to pay relocation costs to displaced persons (see H.R. 3405), H7815 [8SE]
Religion: anniversary of Second Vatican Council Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) and recognition of continuing need for interreligious respect and dialogue (see H. Con. Res. 260), H8847 [17OC]
Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S: designate (see H.R. 2112), H8513 [28SE]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 55), H720 [16FE] (see H. Res. 142), H1024 [8MR]
Russia: protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (see H. Con. Res. 190), H8986 [19OC]
———protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 230), H9103 [25OC]
Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 275), H9275 [26OC]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 595), H352 [2FE]
Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1357), H1690 [17MR]
Senior citizens: provide mental health screening and treatment services, integration of mental health services and mental health treatment outreach teams (see H.R. 2629), H4072 [25MY]
Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 953), H794 [17FE]
Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 1745), H2394 [20AP]
———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1233), H1369 [10MR]
———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]
SSI: extend for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants (see H.R. 899), H792 [17FE]
Staff Sergeant Michael Schafer Post Office Building, Spring Hill, FL: designate (see H.R. 3703), H7813 [8SE]
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), H8919 [18OC]
Taxation: allow a credit for owning certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 652), H4187 [7JN]
———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 414), H11654 [14DE]
———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), H3262 [12MY]
———allow victims of Presidentially-declared disasters to withdraw funds from retirement plans without penalty (see H.R. 3742), H7860 [13SE]
———exclude from gross income a portion of lifetime income payments from annuities and similiar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death (see H.R. 819), H1970 [13AP]
———exclude from gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance (see H.R. 380), H233 [26JA]
———exclude from gross income employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3585), H7559 [28JY]
———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 807), H1851 [8AP]
———make permanent the 15-year depreciation recovery period for restaurant property improvements and extend to new restaurant construction (see H.R. 920), H793 [17FE]
———modify the rehabilitation credit and the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 659), H1847 [6AP]
———provide a credit dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and allowed against the Federal income tax for charitable contributions to certain education investment organizations (see H.R. 4400), H11033 [18NO]
———provide a nonrefundable personal credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs (see H.R. 2474), H3693 [19MY]
———provide a tax credit to businesses whose employees teach at community colleges (see H.R. 577), H351 [2FE]
———provide emergency tax relief for victims of Hurricane Wilma (see H.R. 4334), H10226 [15NO]
———provide for the proper tax treatment of certain disaster mitigation payments (see H.R. 1134), H988 [7MR]
———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 64), H847 [1MR]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 972), H795 [17FE]
Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (see H.R. 857), H1847 [6AP]
———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarch (see H. Res. 166), H4144 [26MY]
U.N.: call for a commission that will build an abolitionists movement to end slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation around the world (see H. Con. Res. 258), H8648 [3OC]
———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), H8514 [28SE]
U.S. Cleveland Post Office Building, Punta Gorda, FL: designate (see H.R. 3830), H8161 [20SE]
Venezuela: uphold human rights and civil liberties (see H. Con. Res. 224), H7561 [28JY]
Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 173), H9696 [4NO]
Vietnam: anniversary of fall to communist forces of North Vietnam (see H. Res. 228), H2551 [26AP]
———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 3190), H5602 [30JN]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2876), H7565 [28JY]
Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8249 [21SE]
Women: establish an appropriate day for commemoration of the women suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 59), H5963 [18JY]
———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H1369 [10MR]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion and honor veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters (see H. Con. Res. 191), H5362 [28JN]
———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 474), H284 [1FE]
———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and the Liberation of Western Bohemia (see H. Res. 195), H1846 [6AP]
———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Japan (V-J) Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific (see H. Res. 360), H6937 [27JY]
———tribute to Tuskegee Airmen (see H. Con. Res. 26), H287 [1FE]
Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 34), H236 [26JA]
Zimbabwe: condemn government operation under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings were demolished in an attempt to restore order (see H. Res. 409), H7561 [28JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H. Con. Res. 31), H236 [26JA]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 748), H581 [10FE]
Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H11879 [15DE]
Diseases: enhance public and health professional awareness and understanding of lupus and strengthen research efforts to identify the causes and cure of lupus (see H.R. 3307), H5913 [14JY]
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. 279), H9275 [26OC] (see H. Con. Res. 284), H9362 [27OC]
Federal employees: provide assistant U.S. attorneys the same retirement benefits as are afforded to Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3183), H5601 [30JN]
Financial institutions: divest U.S. pension or thrift savings plans and mutual funds sold or distributed in any U.S. financial institution that has outstanding loans to, or financial activities in Saudi Arabia (see H.R. 4543), H11653 [14DE]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 548), H10157 [10NO]
Hispanic Americans: tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 323), H12049 [16DE]
Iran: condemn imprisonment of Ali Akbar Ganji and continuous human rights violations against the Iranian people (see H. Res. 414), H7562 [28JY]
———encourage divestiture of current investments, discourage future investments, and require disclosure to investors information relating to such investments (see H.R. 1743), H2394 [20AP]
———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H137 [6JA]
———provide for payment of certain claims against Iranian Government (see H.R. 3358), H6204 [20JY]
Israel: support accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 38), H138 [6JA]
Jordan: condemn terrorist attacks in Amman (see H. Res. 546), H10156 [10NO]
Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 153), H3331 [16MY]
Key West, FL: enable residents of Bayshore Manor assisted living facility to continue to receive SSI benefits (see H.R. 2900), H4485 [14JN]
Lebanon: investigate disappearance of citizens and mass graves, allow prosecution of those responsible for murders, insist Syria cease intimidation of Lebanese citizens, and impose sanctions against Syria (see H. Res. 618), H11879 [15DE]
Members of Congress: hold accountable those who advocate for a foreign person or entity to influence or seek change in U.S. laws or regulations easing restrictions on a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 965), H795 [17FE]
Middle East: commend democratization and political and economic liberalization of certain countries (see H. Res. 37), H138 [6JA]
Nuclear energy: ensure that certain countries sign, ratify, and implement the certain protocols and provide access by International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to their nuclear-related facilities (see H.R. 3184), H5602 [30JN]
Syria: end occupation of Lebanon (see H. Con. Res. 32), H236 [26JA]
———human rights and civil liberties violations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H138 [6JA]
———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), H1023 [8MR]
Terrorism: recognize potential threat of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere and seek support of OAS in combating the proliferation of such organizations (see H. Con. Res. 329), H13189 [22DE]
U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 54), H236 [26JA] (see H. Res. 282), H3435 [17MY]
Uzbekistan: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 187), H4984 [22JN]
———urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov (see H. Res. 545), H10156 [10NO]
Letters
Iran Freedom Support Act: by, H9375 [28OC]
Remarks
Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (H. Res. 523), H9375 [28OC]
Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2129 [19AP], H9610 [3NO]
———tribute to members serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, H2109 [19AP]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (H. Res. 280), H3722 [23MY]
ASTAR Air Cargo, Inc.: tribute, E753
Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (H. Res. 326), H5923 [18JY]
———elections, E2407
Browne, Don: Florida Governor's Points of Light Award recipient, E2563
Canton, Micki: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Award recipient, E2370
Central Asia: democracy efforts, H2947 [4MY]
Century Council (nonprofit organization): tribute to cooperation with Nickelodeon (television network) on underage drinking education program, H8990 [20OC]
China, Republic of: oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law, E189
Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues: tribute to Women in Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, E1103
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 748), H1900, H1943 [13AP], H2595 [27AP]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 748), consideration (H. Res. 236), H2566 [27AP]
Cruz, Ana M.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Florida Professor of the Year recipient, E2394
Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (H. Con. Res. 81), H2505 [26AP]
———call for release of political prisoners, H1513 [16MR]
———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (H. Res. 193), H3068 [10MY]
———lift travel restrictions, H4515 [15JN], H5492 [30JN]
———prohibit funding to enforce certain restrictions on the sending of gift parcels, H4517 [15JN]
———prohibit funding to modify travel restrictions relative to religious activities, H5495 [30JN]
———prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities, H5496 [30JN]
———treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, H4988 [23JN]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6176 [20JY]
Dept. of State: Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding for Colombia, H5315 [28JN]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H5937 [18JY], H6154, H6155, H6164 [20JY]
———establish and collect a surcharge to cover costs of meeting increased demand for passports due to increased terrorist screening measures (H.R. 4501), H12182 [18DE]
———permit eligibility in certain circumstances for an officer or employee of a foreign government to receive a reward under the Dept. of State Rewards Program (H.R. 2329), H12183, H12184 [18DE]
Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), H5492, H5495, H5496 [30JN]
Disabled: tribute to vision impairment organizations, E508
Disasters: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H. Res. 12), H46
———mourn the loss of life caused by floods and mudslides in Central America and Mexico and provide assistance to affected people (H. Con. Res. 280), H11066, H11067 [6DE]
Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (H.R. 3045), H6413 [25JY], H6906 [27JY]
———ratification, H4784 [20JN], H4806 [21JN]
Egypt: call for judicial supervision and international monitoring of parliamentary elections, divestiture of governmental holdings in the media, and allow peaceful political activities (H. Con. Res. 284), H12179, H12180 [18DE]
———condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims (H. Res. 384), H6837, H6838, H6839 [27JY]
———replace U.S. military assistance with economic support fund assistance, H5937 [18JY]
European Union: urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 57), H300 [2FE]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), H5315 [28JN]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H9935 [7NO]
———support the capture, detention, and interrogation of terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6154 [20JY]
Gonzales, Alberto R.: nomination to be Attorney General, H289 [2FE]
GSA: establish Federal Acquisition Service and replace General Supply Fund and Information Technology Fund with the Acquisition Services Fund (H.R. 2066), H3718, H3719, H3720, H3721, H3722 [23MY]
History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (H. Con. Res. 175), H5927, H5929
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 (H. Res. 39), H168
Hope for Vision (organization): tribute, H11041 [6DE]
House of Representatives: express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (H. Res. 612), H11905, H11907, H11920 [16DE]
House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 563), H10961 [18NO]
Hurricanes: making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3645), H7628 [2SE]
India: commend continuing improvement in relations with the U.S. (H. Res. 364), H5930 [18JY]
Indian National Republic Day: observance, H200 [26JA]
Indonesia: support the memorandum of understanding signed by the Indonesian Government and the Free Aceh Movement to end the conflict in Aceh Province (H. Res. 456), H12185 [18DE]
International Atomic Energy Agency: strengthen compliance, nuclear security, and counterproliferation, H4637 [16JN]
International Labor Organization: improve international labor rights, H4682 [17JN]
Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (H.R. 282), H9375 [28OC]
Iraq: anniversary of sovereignty, H5257 [28JN]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H11077 [6DE], H11114, H11190 [7DE], H11907 [16DE]
———commend for conducting free elections, express gratitude to U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and reaffirm U.S. mission (H. Res. 60), H303, H304 [2FE]
———democracy efforts, H11190 [7DE]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H6155, H6164 [20JY], H10961 [18NO]
———encourage Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants and protects women's equal rights under the law (H. Res. 383), H6686 [27JY]
———recognize importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq (H. Res. 534), H11642 [14DE]
Israel: independence anniversary, H3117 [11MY]
———independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 149), H3724, H3725 [23MY]
———support accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (H. Res. 38), H9969, H9970 [8NO]
Jordan: condemn terrorist attacks in Amman (H. Res. 546), H10343 [16NO]
Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 153), H3735 [23MY]
Key West, FL: tribute to Key West High School baseball team, H4075 [26MY]
Korea, Republic of: authorize transfer of items in the War Reserves Stockpile for Allies (S. 1988), H12182, H12183 [18DE]
Lebanon: urge withdrawal of all Syrian troops, support free and fair democratic elections, and develop democratic institutions to foster sovereign democratic rule (H. Res. 273), H3732, H3733 [23MY]
Medical Laboratory Week: observance, E755
Middle East: extend mandate of U.N. commission investigating assassination of Rafik Hariri and condemn Syria for failing to fully cooperate with the investigation (H. Res. 598), H11644, H11645 [14DE]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: observance, E320
National Safe Boating Week: recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for promotion efforts (H. Res. 243), E1110
Operation Pedro Pan Group, Inc.: anniversary, E2369
Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (H. Res. 56), H292, H293, H297 [2FE]
———provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (H. Res. 575), H11637 [14DE]
Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (H. Res. 328), H5925 [18JY]
———commend philanthropic organizations and individuals for supporting establishment of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw (H. Res. 416), E1699
Political campaigns: repeal limits on contributions and party campaign expenditures, restore certain rights to exempt organizations, and allow State and local parties to make expenditures using nonfederal funds (H.R. 1316), H3544 [18MY]
Pulmonary Hypertension Association: tribute, H4053 [25MY]
Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (H. Res. 535), H11063 [6DE]
Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H6175 [20JY]
Romania: provide equitable restitution to certain religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government (H. Res. 191), H3729, H3730 [23MY]
Rotary International: anniversary (H. Res. 142), H3071, H3072 [10MY]
Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (H. Con. Res. 275), H12186 [18DE]
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), H4515, H4517 [15JN]
Social Security: impact of privatization on women, H4965 [22JN]
Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, E2111
Stang, Dorothy: tribute (H. Con. Res. 89), H3728 [23MY]
Syria: end occupation of Lebanon (H. Con. Res. 32), H1532, H1533, H1535 [16MR]
———human rights violations, H3163 [11MY]
Taxation: allow deduction for Armed Forces serving in a combat zone for contributions to individual retirement plans even if the compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from gross income (H.R. 1499), E1109
U.N.: address anti-Semitism (H. Res. 282), H4152, H4153, H4156 [7JN]
———discrimination against Israel, H2479 [26AP]
———dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (H. Res. 438), H11059 [6DE]
———reform (H.R. 2745), H4376 [13JN], H4409 [14JN], H4491, H4557 [15JN], H4564, H4637 [16JN], H4676, H4677, H4678, H4682, H4695 [17JN]
———reform (H.R. 2745), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4611 [16JN]
U.N. Democracy Fund: establish, H4676, H4677, H4678 [17JN]
U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 4340), H11171 [7DE]
Uzbekistan: urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov (H. Res. 545), H12178, H12179 [18DE]
Valoppi, Jennifer: Florida Governor's Points of Light Award recipient, E2563
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2876), H8379 [27SE]
Women: human rights advances, H5617 [11JY]
Women of Tomorrow (organization): tribute to mentor and scholarship program, H3063 [10MY]
World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen (H. Con. Res. 26), H429
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1891 [12AP], H2097 [14AP], H2147 [19AP], H2468 [21AP], H2547 [26AP], H3110 [10MY], H4398 [13JN], H4983 [22JN], H5634 [11JY], H5960 [18JY], H6103 [19JY], H6428 [25JY], H7643 [2SE], H8383 [27SE], H9638 [3NO], H9960 [7NO], H10036 [8NO], H11101 [6DE], H11500 [13DE]
Tribute, H4301 [9JN]
Tributes
Aguirre-Ferre, Helen, E190
Anthony, Susan B., E287
Cox, Representative, H6408 [25JY]
Diaz-Balart, Rafael, H3087 [10MY]
Fowler, Tillie K., H1010 [8MR]
Glaser, Luis, H3746 [23MY]
Gonzalez, Fidel, E285
Hollo, Tibor and Sheila, E191
Horkheimer, Jack, E1083
Lehman, Kathryn, H2782 [3MY]
Lehman, William, H1972 [14AP]
Lehtinen, Douglas, H2129 [19AP]
Maggio, Anita, H6075 [19JY]
Maggio, Thomas P., H6075 [19JY]
Pope John Paul II, H1872 [12AP]
Sauls, Steve, H6941 [28JY]
Tilleman-Dick, Charity S., H4053 [25MY]
Villaronga, Angel, E837