DeFAZIO, PETER A. (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5631), H4220 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5441), H3300, H3318 [25MY]

Disasters: improve ability of Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting forest lands (H.R. 4200), H2675 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: promote the humane treatment of farm animals (see H.R. 5557), H3641 [8JN]

Alcoholic beverages: tribute to American craft brewers (see H. Res. 753), H1452 [4AP]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 5229), H1915 [27AP]

Armed Forces: enhance national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and enhancement of National Guard Bureau functions (see H.R. 5200), H3497 [7JN]

———prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery (see H.R. 5037), H1681 [6AP]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 4949), H972 [14MR]

Army: extend authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits (see H.R. 4826), H508 [1MR]

Classified information: request Executive Office of the President to transmit documents relative to electronic surveillance without search warrants on individuals in the U.S. (see H. Res. 641), H333 [15FE]

Coast Guard: require a security plan for a maritime facility be resubmitted for approval upon transfer of ownership or operation of such facility (see H.R. 4880), H973 [14MR]

Crime: expand and modernize prohibition against interstate gambling (see H.R. 4777), H387 [16FE]

———prohibit the unauthorized sale or acquisition of confidential telephone records (see H.R. 4662), H23 [31JA]

Dept. of Commerce: provide emergency disaster assistance to mitigate economic losses caused by declining Klamath River salmon and develop a research and recovery plan for Klamath River salmon (see H.R. 5213), H1852 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see H.R. 2369), H274 [14FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 5201), H1851 [26AP]

———develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools (see H.R. 4063), H274 [14FE]

———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 4903), H1060 [15MR]

———require the incorporation of counterfeit-resistant technologies into the packaging of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4829), H508 [1MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others affected by the theft of veterans' personal data and ensure notification of such thefts (see H.R. 5455), H3309 (see H.R. 5455), H3362 [25MY] (see H.R. 5588), H4009 [14JN]

———take certain actions to mitigate effects of the breach of data security (see H.R. 5487), H3306 (see H.R. 5487), H3359 [25MY]

Diseases: establish an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry (see H.R. 4033), H3424 [6JN]

Drugs: provide for importation of pharmaceutical products under a compulsory license as provided for under the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4392), H1681 [6AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 2386), H4328 [20JN]

Education: provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (see H.R. 2178), H3137 [23MY]

Europe: request Executive Office of the President and direct Dept. of State to transmit documents relative to trip to Europe by Condoleezza Rice (see H. Res. 642), H226 [8FE]

FAA: replace Administrator's arbitrary authority to impose wages and working conditions with neutral binding arbitration in the case of an impasse in labor-management negotiations (see H.R. 4755), H332 [15FE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit agreements to provide notice of investigations or inspections relative to child labor violations (see H.R. 4190), H1853 [26AP]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit obligating funds for appropriations earmarks included only in congressional reports (see H.R. 1642), H225 [8FE]

Federal aid programs: ensure that student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible (see H.R. 1425), H2180 [8MY]

FEMA: establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 5316), H2337 [9MY]

———establish requirements for appointment of Director (see H.R. 4840), H508 [1MR]

Firefighters: recognize and honor contributions throughout U.S. history (see H. Res. 764), H1682 [6AP]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: modify requirements for appointment and training of members of Regional Fishery Management Councils (see H.R. 1431), H1980 [2MY]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4465), H274 [14FE]

Foreign Assistance Act: improve voluntary family planning programs in developing countries (see H.R. 4188), H2339 [9MY]

———provide contraceptives in developing countries in order to prevent unintended pregnancies, abortions, and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 4736), H1197 [28MR]

Foreign policy: request the President and direct the Dept. of State to transmit documents relating to strategies and plans either designed to cause regime change in or for use of military force against Iran (see H. Res. 846), H4328 [20JN]

Fur Product Labeling Act: require labeling of all fur products regardless of value (see H.R. 4904), H1853 [26AP]

Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (see H.R. 4682), H153 [1FE]

Hazardous substances: phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (see H.R. 4011), H1320 [29MR]

Health: encourage enactment of compehensive health care reform legislation (see H. Con. Res. 410), H2961 [19MY]

———provide for community projects that will reduce the number of uninsured individuals (see H.R. 5171), H4521 [22JN]

Higher Education Act: reduce interest rates for student and parent borrowers (see H.R. 5150), H3424 [6JN]

House Rules: protect integrity of the institution of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 659), H24 [31JA]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: waive application to a specific parcel of real property transferred by the U.S. to two Indian tribes in Oregon (see H.R. 5394), H2641 [16MY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H3308 (see H.R. 503), H3361 [25MY]

Interstate Highway System: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 372), H1389 [30MR]

Investments: regulate over-the-counter trading of energy derivatives (see H.R. 5248), H1916 [27AP]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (see H.J. Res. 73), H333 [15FE]

John Paul Hammerschmidt Post Office Building, Harrison, AR: designate (see H.R. 4811), H449 [28FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: provide for expeditious disclosure of records relevant to life and assassination (see H.R. 2554), H155 [1FE]

Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 2808), H5047 [11JY]

Medicare: coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see H.R. 1447), H1680 [6AP]

———extend certain payment methodologies provided for rural health care providers (see H.R. 5118), H1677 [6AP]

———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney disease (see H.R. 1298), H4520 [22JN]

———improve payments made by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plans to pharmacies for covered drugs (see H.R. 5166), H2175 [4MY]

———prohibit removal of covered drugs from prescription drug plan formularies during the plan year (see H.R. 5102), H1562 [5AP]

———provide for a Medicare Prescription Drug Ombudsman (see H.R. 5433), H2961 [19MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 4992), H2339 [9MY]

———repeal income-related increase in part B premiums (see H.R. 5147), H2706 (see H.R. 5147), H2758 [17MY]

———replace the prescription drug benefit with a revised and simplified program for all beneficiaries (see H.R. 4697), H154 [1FE]

———require the sponsor of a prescription drug plan or an organization offering a Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plan to promptly pay submitted claims (see H.R. 5182), H3227 [24MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: assure uninterupted access to necessary medicines under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 4685), H226 [8FE]

———reimburse States for costs incurred by covering dual eligible populations under the Medicare prescription drug benefit plan (see H.R. 4665), H23 [31JA]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 401), H2833 (see H. Con. Res. 401), H2891 [18MY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2429), H2502 [10MY]

Mount Hood National Forest: protect for future generations the recreational opportunities, forests, timber, clean water, wilderness and scenic values, and diverse habitat (see H.R. 5025), H1195 [28MR]

National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc.: call on Board of Directors to accommodate students of all religious faiths (see H. Res. 600), H1453 [4AP]

National objectives: ensure that the U.S. leads the world in next generation energy technologies, grow the economy, create high-skill American jobs, eliminate overdependence on foreign oil, and address global warming (see H.R. 2828), H1853 [26AP]

National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 4005), H4520 [22JN]

National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 837), H3226 [24MY]

National security: improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses (see H.R. 4954), H972 [14MR]

———improve national security and clarify congressional intent relative to the review process for certain mergers and acquisitions (see H.R. 4813), H449 [28FE]

———require an investigation of proposal to transfer management of certain U.S. ports to a United Arab Emirates state-owned company (see H.R. 4807), H449 [28FE]

Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4902), H1321 [29MR]

Oregon State University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 898), H4795 [28JN]

Paris Wine Tasting: anniversary of U.S. winemakers' victory (see H. Con. Res. 399), H2101 [3MY]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3099), H790 [8MR]

Power resources: reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see H.R. 4409), H1563 [5AP]

———restore fairness in the provision of incentives for oil and gas production (see H.R. 5300), H2173 [4MY]

Public Health Service Act: expand and improve traumatic brain injury programs (see H.R. 5738), H4915 [29JN]

Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 4867), H1131 [16MR]

———self-determination (see H.R. 4963), H1743 [25AP]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: technical corrections (see H.R. 5689), H4679 [27JN]

Shipping industry: prohibit the entry of ocean shipping containers into the U.S. unless such containers have been scanned and sealed before loading on the vessel for shipment (see H.R. 4899), H790 [8MR]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 235), H973 [14MR]

Surface Transportation Assistance Act: clarify that the Buy America provision applies to an entire bridge project (see H.R. 4712), H1853 [26AP]

Taxation: deny deduction for certain gifts and benefits provided to physicians by prescription drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4706), H160 [7FE]

———provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (see H.R. 5699), H4794 [28JN]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 896), H154 [1FE]

Transportation: require employment investigations for employees of aircraft repair stations (see H.R. 4582), H1743 [25AP]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1259), H155 [1FE]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (see H. Res. 682), H332 [15FE]

Voting Rights Act: amend (see H.R. 9), H2705 (see H.R. 9), H2757 [17MY]

Water pollution: provide more effective permitting and enforcement mechanisms for stormwater discharges associated with residential construction activity (see H.R. 5558), H3641 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BLM: convey certain land to Eugene, OR (see H.R. 4784), H388 [16FE]

Iran: require the President to obtain congressional authorization before initiating any military action against Iran relative to its nuclear program (see H. Con. Res. 391), H1852 [26AP]

Marine mammals: condemn votes cast by certain Caribbean countries for resumption of commercial whaling at meeting of International Whaling Commission (see H. Con. Res. 441), H4916 [29JN]

Pharmaceuticals: require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see H.R. 4718), H223 [8FE]

Hearings

Cell Phones on Aircraft—Nuisance or Necessity? by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Subcommittee on Aviation, S1492 [27FE]

Remarks

Alcoholic beverages: tribute to American craft brewers (H. Res. 753), E1088 [8JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H3241 [25MY]

Budget: deficit, H849 [9MR], H1397 [4AP], H2184 [9MY], H5101 [12JY]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), conference report, H2342 [10MY], H2556 [11MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2011 (H. Con. Res. 376), H1397 [4AP], H1567 [6AP]

CFTC: regulatory oversight of crude oil markets, H2874 [18MY]

Dept. of Commerce: provide emergency disaster assistance to mitigate the economic losses caused by salmon fishery restrictions along the California and Oregon coast, H4666 [27JN], H4688, H4700 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), H2531 [11MY]

———CH-47 helicopter RESET program funding, H2531 [11MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5631), H4301, H4306 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, H1422 [4AP]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5441), H3300, H3301, H3318 [25MY]

———Office of Inspector General funding, H3300, H3318 [25MY]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit implementation of proposed rule relative to foreign investment in U.S. airlines, H3946 [14JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5647), H4496 [22JN]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5576), H3946 [14JN]

Disasters: improve ability of Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting forest lands (H.R. 4200), H2662, H2675, H2677 [17MY]

Diseases: improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic, H3708 [9JN]

Economy: growth, H457 [1MR]

———impact of tax cuts, H2556 [11MY]

FAA: modify bargaining requirements for proposed changes to the personnel management system (H.R. 5449), H3398 [6JN]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, H3725 [12JN], H5101 [12JY]

Forests: allow emergency procedures to be used on land managed for timber production and incorporate salvage and restoration activities in management plans for other land to handle post-catastrophe recovery, H2675, H2677 [17MY]

Interstate Highway System: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 372), H3811 [13JN]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (H.R. 282), H1774 [26AP]

———prohibit military action against Iran relative to its nuclear program without congressional authorization, H4301 [20JN]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), H4059 [15JN]

Medicare: reform the prescription drug program, H162 [8FE], H277, H300 [15FE], H1164 [28MR]

Minimum wage: level, H4496 [22JN], H5101 [12JY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H418 [28FE], H1422 [4AP]

———improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses (H.R. 4954), H2111 [4MY]

———improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses (H.R. 4954), consideration (H. Res. 789), H2064 [3MY]

———limit foreign control of investments in certain U.S. critical infrastructure, H758 [8MR], H1122 [16MR]

———proposal to transfer management of certain U.S. ports to a United Arab Emirates state-owned company, H418 [28FE], H1122 [16MR]

———require an investigation of proposal to transfer management of certain U.S. ports to a United Arab Emirates state-owned company, H758 [8MR], H848 [9MR]

National Security Agency: collection and analysis of domestic telephone records, H2599 [16MY]

Northwest Manufacturing Inititative: prohibit funding, H4306 [20JN]

Oregon State University: tribute to baseball team, E1341 [29JN]

Pensions: ensure that restrictions on funding of benefits for workers and retirees apply to chief executive officers and corporate officers, H2074 [3MY]

———reform funding rules (H.R. 2830), motion to instruct conferees, H2074 [3MY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1892 [27AP], H2157 [4MY], H3235 [25MY]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, H2874 [18MY]

———establish and implement competitive and environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (H.R. 5429), consideration (H. Res. 835), H3241 [25MY]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence, H2874 [18MY]

———national energy policy, H1892 [27AP], H3725 [12JN]

———prohibit price gouging in the sale of gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, and home heating oil, H3019 [23MY]

Public debt: ceiling, H849 [9MR]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: technical corrections (H.R. 5689), H4783 [28JN]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5672), H4688, H4700 [28JN]

Shipping industry: prohibit the entry of ocean shipping containers into the U.S. unless such containers have been scanned and sealed before loading on the vessel for shipment, H2111 [4MY]

Taxation: impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and ease gas prices for consumers, H2874 [18MY]

———increase exclusion equivalent of the unified credit allowed against the estate tax and repeal sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes (H.R. 5638), H4496 [22JN]

———rates, H2184 [9MY]

Terrorism: commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), H3975 [14JN], H4059 [15JN], H4138, H4168 [16JN]

———commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), consideration (H. Res. 868), H4022 [15JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H152 [1FE], H330 [15FE], H385 [16FE], H446 [28FE], H506 [1MR], H561 [2MR], H628 [7MR], H787 [8MR], H864 [9MR], H970 [14MR], H1126 [16MR], H1193 [28MR], H1318 [29MR], H1387 [30MR], H1450 [4AP], H1849 [26AP], H1912 [27AP], H1977 [2MY], H2099 [3MY], H2171 [4MY], H2335 [9MY], H2581 [11MY], H2639 [16MY], H2703, H2755 [17MY], H2831, H2889 [18MY], H2960 [19MY], H3015 [22MY], H3136 [23MY], H3224 [24MY], H3302, H3354 [25MY], H3493 [7JN], H3639 [8JN], H3722 [9JN], H3785 [12JN], H3906 [13JN], H4005 [14JN], H4132 [15JN], H4187 [16JN], H4218 [19JN], H4326 [20JN], H4403 [21JN], H4517 [22JN], H4552 [26JN], H4678 [27JN], H4793 [28JN], H4912 [29JN], H4955 [10JY], H5044 [11JY], H5125 [12JY]