ROYCE, EDWARD R. (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Committee To Escort Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Into the House Chamber, H995 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alquist, Alfred E.: tribute (see H. Res. 750), H1390 [30MR]

American Council of Young Political Leaders: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 430), H4008 [14JN]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 67), H226 [8FE]

———line-item veto (see H.R. 4890), H644 [7MR]

Beverly J. Wilson Post Office Building, Lincoln, CA: designate (see H.R. 4720), H868 [9MR]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 346), H572 [6MR]

Coach John Wooden Post Office Building, Reseda, CA: designate (see H.R. 4646), H874 [13MR]

Corporations: reduce burdens of implementing internal auditing control requirements of companies subject to securities laws (see H.R. 5405), H2705 (see H.R. 5405), H2757 [17MY]

Cuba: support U.S. diplomatic personnel stationed at the U.S. Interests Section in Havana (see H. Con. Res. 428), H3908 [13JN]

Ethiopia: encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom (see H.R. 4423), H646 [7MR]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 3282), H4680 [27JN]

Immigration: prohibit the unauthorized construction of tunnels between the U.S. and another country (see H.R. 4830), H791 [8MR]

———supersede certain judicial orders relative to catching illegal aliens at ports of entry and returning them to their countries (see H.R. 5457), H4795 [28JN]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H1059 [15MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 392), H1852 [26AP]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Res. 759), H1854 [26AP]

Medicaid: include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 699), H1196 [28MR]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 4681), H153 [1FE]

Mongolia: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 828), H3227 [24MY]

National Children and Families Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 763), H2103 [3MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 788), H1980 [2MY]

Taxation: allow deduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 3883), H1130 [16MR]

———clarify treatment of self-employment for purposes of the limitation on State taxation of retirement income (see H.R. 4019), H451 [28FE]

———limit development or implementation of a return-free tax system (see H.R. 5114), H1676 [6AP]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (see H. Con. Res. 409), H3227 [24MY]

Ukraine: commend people for conducting free, fair, and transparent elections and their commitment to democracy and reform (see H. Res. 799), H2586 [11MY]

Veterans: recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 4574), H2962 [19MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Executive departments: establish a commission to develop a timely, independent, and fair process for realigning or closing outdated, ineffective, or inefficient agencies (see H.R. 4735), H224 [8FE]

Terrorism: reduce threat of terrorists acquiring shoulder-fired missiles (see H.R. 5333), H2338 [9MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), H1097 [16MR]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 653), H50 [1FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5522), H3530 [8JN]

Global Environment Facility (organization): funding, H3530 [8JN]

Government: provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities (H.R. 4975), consideration (H. Res. 783), H1876 [27AP]

Immigration: strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security, H4969 [11JY]

India: condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families, E1383 [12JY]

Iran: condemn resumption of nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations (H. Con. Res. 341), H345 [16FE]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid, H1097 [16MR]

National Peace Corps Day: observance, E275 [2MR]

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), H4070 [15JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4517 [22JN]

Tributes

Jones, Myldred E., H4503 [22JN]

Kim, Young Oak, H4503 [22JN]