FILNER, BOB (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2011 (H. Con. Res. 376), H1454 [4AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5631), H4293 [20JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (H.R. 2829), H827 [9MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit interference by the government with a woman's right to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy (see H.R. 5151), H1678 [6AP]

Agriculture: provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses (see H.R. 5099), H1743 [25AP]

———provide emergency assistance to agricultural producers who have suffered losses as a result of natural disasters and unforseen production costs (see H. Res. 706), H565 [2MR]

Alcoholic beverages: tribute to American craft brewers (see H. Res. 753), H1854 [26AP]

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

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 2568), H1563 [5AP]

———increase amount of educational assistance available to members of Reserve components called or ordered to active service for an extended period of time (see H.R. 5326), H2338 [9MY]

———prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery (see H.R. 5037), H1319 [29MR]

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

———reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members and their families and partners (see H.R. 5212), H3227 [24MY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 333), H1742 [25AP]

———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), H1742 [25AP]

Budget: reallocate certain defense and energy programs funds to other domestic priorities (see H.R. 4898), H1390 [30MR]

Bush, President: censure for lack of response to information requests and alleged misstatements relative to Iraq war, intelligence manipulation, torture policy, and retaliation against critics (see H. Res. 636), H1744 [25AP]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 4923), H867 [9MR]

Cheney, Vice President: censure for lack of response to information requests and alleged misstatements relative to Iraq war, intelligence manipulation, torture policy, and retaliation against critics (see H. Res. 637), H1744 [25AP]

Children and youth: establish a grant program to provide follow-up treatment for children identified with a vision disorder (see H.R. 2328), H1742 [25AP]

———help children make the transition from foster care to self-sufficiency by addressing weaknesses in the implementation of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (see H.R. 3471), H4680 [27JN]

———promote safe and permanent homes for foster children (see H.R. 3379), H4680 [27JN]

———provide Federal support and assistance to children living with guardians and kinship caregivers (see H.R. 3380), H3497 [7JN]

———repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see H.R. 4794), H1743 [25AP]

———strengthen accountability of the child welfare system in its mandate to ensure the safety, permanence, and well-being of children who are victims of abuse and neglect (see H.R. 3470), H4680 [27JN]

———update definition of ``food of minimal nutritional value'' to conform to current nutrition science and protect Federal investment in national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 5167), H1679 [6AP]

Coach John Wooden Post Office Building, Reseda, CA: designate (see H.R. 4646), H160 [7FE]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H1059 [15MR]

Committee on Administration Predetermination To Go to War and Manipulation of Intelligence (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 635), H1391 [30MR]

Courts: clarify that persons may bring private rights of actions against foreign states for certain terrorist acts (see H.R. 865), H1453 [4AP]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 603), H4521 [22JN]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H1917 [27AP]

Defense Production Act: strengthen requirements relative to assessing national security impact of foreign ownership of critical U.S. infrastructure (see H.R. 4820), H646 [7MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish electronic nationwide livestock identification system, prevent unauthorized release of information collected, and review responses to livestock disease outbreaks (see H.R. 1254), H155 [1FE]

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 Education: create a pilot program to increase the number of graduate educated nurse faculty to meet the future need for qualified nurses (see H.R. 3173), H26 [31JA]

———make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 559), H2705 (see H.R. 559), H2758 [17MY]

———reduce size of core curriculum classes in public elementary and secondary schools through grants (see H.R. 3689), H1742 [25AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see H.R. 2730), H3226 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 5201), H2833 (see H.R. 5201), H2891 [18MY]

Dept. of the Interior: make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans (see H.R. 5452), H3137 [23MY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (see H.R. 2230), H1742 [25AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve pension program (see H.R. 5119), H1677 [6AP]

———increase assistance for disabled veterans for specially adapted housing and provide for annual increases in such assistance (see H.R. 4791), H388 [16FE]

———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), H4424 [21JN]

———provide mental health services in languages other than English, as needed, for veterans and family members with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 5007), H1197 [28MR]

———remove certain limitations on attorney representation of claimants for veterans benefits in administrative proceedings (see H.R. 4914), H1131 [16MR]

———require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 5202), H1851 [26AP]

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

Diseases: increase assistance to countries for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis (see H.R. 5022), H2339 [9MY]

Drugs: encourage the President to convene an international conference to develop more effective means to deal with growing threat of methamphetamine and synthetic drug precursor chemicals (see H. Res. 566), H2503 [10MY]

Election Assistance Commission: make grants to States to restore and replace election administration supplies, materials, and equipment which were damaged as a result of Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 4140), H155 [1FE]

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), H1197 [28MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 475), H1130 [16MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit obligating funds for appropriations earmarks included only in congressional reports (see H.R. 1642), H333 [15FE]

Federal employees: require any health benefits plan which provides obstetrical benefits to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility (see H.R. 1418), H450 [28FE]

———require health benefits coverage for infertility treatment (see H.R. 735), H1130 [16MR]

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

Fish and fishing: establish ocean bottom trawl areas to protect deep sea corals and sponges (see H.R. 3778), H274 [14FE]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: modify requirements for appointment and training of members of Regional Fishery Management Councils (see H.R. 1431), H274 [14FE]

Food: extend food labeling requirements to enable customers to make informed choices about nutritional content of standard menu items in large chain restaurants (see H.R. 5563), H3641 [8JN]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting fraudulent advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5052), H2339 [9MY]

Fur Product Labeling Act: require labeling of all fur products regardless of value (see H.R. 4904), H1197 [28MR]

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

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1020), H25 [31JA]

———establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 5412), H2705 (see H.R. 5412), H2757 [17MY]

———improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 3875), H5047 [11JY]

———improve access to health insurance and Medicare benefits for individuals aged 55 to 65 and allow tax credits for payment of such premiums (see H.R. 2072), H2174 [4MY]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 583), H2705 (see H.R. 583), H2758 [17MY]

Help America Vote Act: extend deadline by which States which received payments under such Act for the replacement of punch card or lever voting systems must ensure that all such systems are replaced (see H.R. 4666), H566 [2MR]

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

———restore transparency, accountability, and oversight (see H. Res. 686), H1131 [16MR]

Housing: combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, strengthen civil remedies, promote uniform lending and appraisal standards, and establish licensing standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 1295), H2180 [8MY]

Hurricanes: establish a Comprehensive Environmental Sampling and Toxicity Assessment Plan (CESTAP) to assess and monitor air, water, soil and human populations in areas impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 4139), H509 [1MR]

Immigration: improve border security (see H.R. 2330), H868 [9MR]

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

Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see H.R. 4751), H4958 [10JY]

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), H2586 [11MY]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, prevent the establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence, and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil (see H. Con. Res. 348), H2586 [11MY]

Japan: respond to prohibition on the importation of U.S. beef by prohibiting importation of Japanese beef into the U.S. (see H.R. 5696), H4794 [28JN]

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

King, Coretta Scott: tribute (see H. Res. 655), H156 [1FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3476), H646 [7MR]

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), H390 [16FE]

Medicaid: provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1426), H2502 [10MY]

Medicare: coverage of infertility treatment services for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 2758), H5128 [12JY]

———eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see H.R. 1125), H1563 [5AP]

———provide eligibility for coverage of home health services on the basis of a need for occupational therapy (see H.R. 3022), H4220 [19JN]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 4992), H1743 [25AP]

———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), H2833 (see H.R. 5182), H2891 [18MY]

———restore financial stability to anesthesiology teaching programs for resident physicians (see H.R. 5246), H2503 [10MY]

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

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 4681), H1197 [28MR]

Minorities: recognize and take active measures to increase the low presence of minorities and women in upper level positions of management in the financial services industry (see H. Con. Res. 429), H3908 [13JN]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 335), H275 [14FE]

National Association of State Veterans Homes: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 347), H1981 [2MY]

National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 305), H26 [31JA]

National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc.: call on Board of Directors to accommodate students of all religious faiths (see H. Res. 600), H1391 [30MR]

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

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 4597), H4958 [10JY]

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

Nicodemus, KS: recognize contributions to American history (see H. Res. 884), H4423 [21JN]

NSF: authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers (see H.R. 4434), H4958 [10JY]

Nuclear energy: express concern regarding nuclear proliferation with respect to proposed full civilian nuclear cooperation with India (see H. Con. Res. 318), H1321 [29MR]

OPM: administer a national health program to offer Federal employee health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees (see H.R. 1955), H2339 [9MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 4782), H388 [16FE]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 745), H3138 [23MY]

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

Political campaigns: limit expenditures and public financing for House of Representatives general elections (see H.R. 4694), H154 [1FE]

———reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3099), H155 [1FE]

Power resources: increase utilization of domestically produced renewable, biobased motor fuels and the manufacture of flexible-fuel vehicles (see H.R. 5372), H3309 (see H.R. 5372), H3362 [25MY]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see H.R. 4409), H1130 [16MR]

Radio: preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and require the FCC to conduct rulemaking for that purpose (see H.R. 998), H25 [31JA]

Senior citizens: tribute (see H. Res. 874), H4189 [16JN]

Social Security: expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents of low-income families (see H.R. 2071), H2339 [9MY]

Strategic materials: establish a strategic refinery reserve (see H.R. 5365), H4009 [14JN]

Sudan: condemn attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region (see H. Res. 723), H2175 [4MY]

Taxation: extend period of limitation to file claims for refunds on account of disability determinations by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 4727), H224 [8FE]

———extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (see H.R. 5206), H3497 [7JN]

———modify the rehabilitation credit and the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3159), H389 [16FE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H2102 [3MY]

———provide subsidies to encourage small employers to offer affordable health coverage to their employees through qualified health pooling arrangements (see H.R. 2073), H2174 [4MY]

———treat expenses for certain meal replacement and dietary supplement products that qualify for FDA-approved health claims as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1545), H3724 [9JN]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit removal of any item from the current list of items prohibited from being carried aboard a passenger aircraft (see H.R. 4452), H26 [31JA]

U.N.: call for a commission that will build an abolitionists movement to end slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation around the world (see H. Res. 490), H156 [1FE]

Veterans: continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 1462), H1742 [25AP]

———ensure appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to veterans in State homes (see H.R. 5671), H4918 [29JN]

———establish a financial assistance program to facilitate provision of supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing (see H.R. 4746), H273 [14FE]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 1366), H1196 [28MR]

———expand scope of educational programs for which accelerated payments of assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used (see H.R. 717), H1130 [16MR]

———improve health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 5524), H3423 [6JN]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4843), H791 [8MR]

———reduce incidence of suicide (see H.R. 5771), H5127 [12JY]

Voting: encourage Louisiana and the Dept. of Justice to establish satellite voting outside of Louisiana for scheduled New Orleans elections (see H. Con. Res. 385), H1679 [6AP]

———permit individuals to use a national write-in absentee ballot to cast votes in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 4141), H155 [1FE]

Voting Rights Act: amend (see H.R. 9), H2339 [9MY]

Women: ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 155), H2641 [16MY]

———strengthen family planning services (see H. Con. Res. 404), H3497 [7JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: tribute to members inducted for service during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 334), H224 [8FE]

Taxation: provide a basic income guarantee in the form of a refundable tax credit for taxpayers who do not itemize deductions (see H.R. 5257), H1979 [2MY]

Letters

Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act: Ian Allison and Henry Van Gemert, Just Compensation Committee, E114 [8FE]

Remarks

Abrams, Bruce M.: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Community Tribute Banquet honoree, H4381 [21JN]

Armed Forces: improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (H.R. 2131), H3023 [23MY]

———prohibit funding for placement of Social Security numbers on identification cards issued to members, retired members, or dependents, H4293 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5631), H4293 [20JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5647), H4333 [21JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5522), H3687 [9JN]

Memorial Day: observance, H3023 [23MY]

Merchant marine industry: provide a monthly monetary benefit to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (H.R. 23), E113 [8FE]

Mexico: economic assistance funding, H3687 [9JN]

Minimum wage: level, H4333 [21JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop strategy to combat border tunnels used for drug trafficking and other purposes, H828 [9MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2829), H828 [9MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1749 [26AP]

Taxation: provide a basic income guarantee in the form of a refundable tax credit for taxpayers who do not itemize deductions (H.R. 5257), E688 [2MY]

Veterans: increase maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs (S. 1235), H2980 [22MY]

Votes: position on missed, H941 [14MR], H992, H1009 [15MR], H3381, H3382, H3384, H3385 [6JN], H3465, H3466, H3467, H3478, H3479, H3480 [7JN], H4828 [29JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4403 [21JN]

Statements

Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act: Senator Craig, E113 [8FE]

Tributes

Beard, J. William, E431 [28MR]