GARRETT, SCOTT (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5384), H3101, H3103 [23MY]

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), H1017, H1024, H1027 [15MR], H1069, H1070 [16MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5441), H3374 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5386), H2848 [18MY]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5576), H3954, H3955 [14JN]

National Flood Insurance Program: restore financial solvency (H.R. 4973), H4601 [27JN]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5672), H4555 [26JN], H4691, H4762, H4764 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see H. Res. 773), H2103 [3MY]

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

Armed Forces: prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery (see H.R. 5037), H1981 [2MY]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 4949), H1563 [5AP]

ATF: modernize and reform (see H.R. 5092), H3643 [8JN]

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act: eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 5470), H3226 [24MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2011 (see H. Con. Res. 373), H1390 [30MR]

Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Res. 756), H1682 [6AP]

Charities: encourage all Americans to increase charitable giving (see H. Con. Res. 337), H225 [8FE]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 346), H451 [28FE]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 5159), H3424 [6JN]

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]

Courts: jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the content of speech occurring during sessions of State legislative bodies (see H.R. 4776), H387 [16FE]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors (see H.R. 3352), H509 [1MR]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H4555 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see H.R. 2369), H450 [28FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 5624), H4424 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow border States to use a portion of certain grants to build physical barriers to deter illegal crossings (see H.R. 5484), H3643 [8JN]

———support efforts of citizen groups such as the Minuteman Project to preserve the integrity of U.S. borders (see H. Res. 839), H3226 [24MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: require certain additional calculations to be included in the annual financial statement covering accounts and associated activities of the executive branch (see H.R. 5129), H1853 [26AP]

Dept. of Transportation: require installation of second cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder system in commercial passenger aircraft utilizing combination deployable recorder technology (see H.R. 3336), H4795 [28JN]

Disasters: prohibit the confiscation of firearms during certain national emergencies (see H.R. 5013), H2962 [19MY]

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

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 88), H3423 [6JN]

Federal employees: deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses (see H.R. 4546, 4548), H26 [31JA]

———provide a real estate stock index investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 1578), H450 [28FE]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H1196 [28MR]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (see H. Res. 740), H2641 [16MY]

Firearms: make technical changes to Federal firearms laws (see H.R. 5005), H3138 [23MY]

Foreign aid: require recipients of U.S. foreign assistance to certify that the assistance will not be used to intentionally traffic in goods or services that contain counterfeit marks (see H.R. 5249), H3497 [7JN]

Fry, Varian: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 434), H4958 [10JY]

Health: require the FDA to disclose benefits of foods and dietary supplements and ensure the FTC bears the burden of proof in false advertising cases involving dietary supplements (see H.R. 4282), H1921 [1MY]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to Academic Competitiveness Grants to preserve State authority over secondary school curricula (see H.R. 4810), H2502 [10MY]

House Rules: curtail the growth of Government programs (see H. Res. 690), H389 [16FE]

———prohibit the consideration of conference reports on omnibus appropriation bills (see H. Res. 701), H509 [1MR]

———repeal rule on the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 903), H4916 [29JN]

———require that general appropriations bills contain a separate list of all earmarks in the accompanying report and the name of the sponsoring Member of each earmark (see H. Res. 662), H160 [7FE]

Immigration: establish terms and conditions for delivery bonds in immigration cases (see H.R. 4497), H155 [1FE]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 733), H1130 [16MR]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 412), H3016 [22MY]

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

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3476), H1390 [30MR]

Libya: condition Dept. of State recognition of government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism (see H. Res. 838), H3724 [9JN]

Medicare: improve payments made by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plans to pharmacies for covered drugs (see H.R. 5166), H1679 [6AP]

———permit eligible seniors to elect to receive vouchers for health savings accounts and/or premiums for high deductible health insurance plan and suspend certain late enrollment penalties (see H.R. 4551), H646 [7MR]

Members of Congress: require to obtain copies of the Constitution and distribute them to their staff and require that they all read such document (see H.R. 4865), H973 [14MR]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless the President certifies to Congress that the Palestinian Authority is not controlled by a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4668), H24 [31JA]

———promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 4681), H566 [2MR]

Money: reform certain requirements for reporting cash transactions (see H.R. 5341), H2502 [10MY]

National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 383), H1854 [26AP]

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

National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Israeli academia (see H. Res. 858), H3723 [9JN]

National security: ensure while promoting foreign investment and job creation, reform examination process for such investments, and establish Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (see H.R. 5337), H3909 [13JN]

———limit foreign control of investments in certain U.S. critical infrastructure (see H.R. 4959), H972 [14MR]

———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), H1131 [16MR]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 555), H1321 [29MR]

Office of Veterans Identity Protection Claims: establish to reimburse persons for injuries suffered due to unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of stolen identifying information (see H.R. 5520), H3308 (see H.R. 5520), H3360 [25MY]

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

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): commend the shielding of mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen servicemembers at funerals (see H. Res. 731), H1682 [6AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: grant power to reduce budget authority (see H.R. 4889), H791 [8MR]

Sudan: impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region (see H.R. 3127), H333 [15FE]

Tariff: ethanol (see H.R. 5170), H2339 [9MY]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified elementary and secondary education tuition (see H.R. 5230), H2962 [19MY]

———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 5081), H1452 [4AP]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 4862), H564 [2MR]

———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5590), H3907 [13JN]

———provide tax incentives for the payment of premiums for high deductible health plans (see H.R. 5262), H3138 [23MY]

———repeal increase in the age of minor children whose unearned income is taxed as if parent's income (see H.R. 5463), H3227 [24MY]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 4725), H4424 [21JN]

Tisch, Preston R. (Bob): tribute (see H. Res. 605), H1198 [28MR]

U.N.: sanction Iran for its noncompliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (see H. Res. 782), H1852 [26AP]

U.N. Disarmament Commission: condemn election of Iranian Ambassador to position of Vice-chair (see H. Res. 786), H3138 [23MY]

Veterans: ensure appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to veterans in State homes (see H.R. 5671), H4519 [22JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Government: impose additional restrictions on lobbying activities (see H.R. 4670), H24 [31JA]

House of Representatives: require Members and staff to verify their compliance with the gift rule (see H.R. 4669), H24 [31JA]

Iran: condemn offer of assistance to Hamas and its call for other Arab nations to do the same and condemn anti-Israeli and anti-American statements of Iranian government officials (see H. Res. 707), H565 [2MR]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: require reporting of the congressional offices to which gifts are provided (see H.R. 4671), H24 [31JA]

National security: suspend all proposed mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers by foreign persons until certain determinations are made (see H.R. 4814), H449 [28FE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Kelo v. New London, CT, decision on allowing local government seizure of private property (see H. Res. 880), H4327 [20JN]

Time: lengthen daylight savings time (see H.R. 5530), H3423 [6JN]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5384), H3051, H3101, H3103 [23MY]

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), H1017, H1024, H1027 [15MR]

Armed Forces: waive passport fees for a relative of a deceased member proceeding abroad to visit the grave or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member (S. 1184), H887 [14MR]

Border Patrol: prohibit funding to provide information to foreign governments on civilian border patrol groups, H3373 [6JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2011 (H. Con. Res. 376), H1546, H1548, H1549 [5AP], H1600, H1632 [6AP], H2737 [17MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 350), E369 [15MR]

China, Republic of: oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law, E115 [8FE]

Congress: provide transparency and integrity in the earmark process, H3344 [25MY]

Constitution—U.S.: importance of balance between federalism and States' rights, H853 [9MR], H1896 [27AP], H5016 [11JY]

Courts: limit the duration of Federal consent decrees to which State and local governments are a party (H.R. 1229), H3895 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program funding, H3051 [23MY]

———prohibit food stamps funding from being expended in contravention of the Immigration and Nationality Act, H3103 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), H2548 [11MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: High Density Urban Area Program funding, H3326 [25MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5441), H3326 [25MY], H3373 [6JN]

———prohibit grant funding to be used for puppet or clown show, gym or fitness expenses, and nutritional services, H3374 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) funding through reductions in U.N. funding, H4691 [28JN]

Dept. of State: Diplomatic and Consular Programs funding, H1024 [15MR]

———Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs funding, H1027 [15MR]

———prohibit funding for entry of additional countries to the visa waiver program, H4759 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5386), H2849 [18MY]

Dept. of Transportation: study amount each State spent to comply with Dept. of Transportation laws and regulations, H3955, H3956 [14JN]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5576), H3954, H3955, H3956 [14JN]

Education: restore State sovereignty over public elementary and secondary education (H.R. 3499), H2160 [4MY]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (H.R. 3282), H1896 [27AP], H5016 [11JY]

Federal employees: limit attendance at foreign conferences, H2849 [18MY], H3101 [23MY], H3954 [14JN], H4763 [28JN]

FEMA: prohibit funding for disaster debit cards to be used for adult entertainment, bail bond services, jewelry, weapons, or traffic fines, H3374 [6JN]

Government: provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities (H.R. 4975), H2022 [3MY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, E434 [28MR]

History: anniversary of the liberation of the Korean Peninsula from Japan, E274 [2MR]

House of Representatives: urge every Member, officer, and employee to read, ponder, and reflect upon the principles of the U.S. Constitution (H. Res. 883), H4672 [27JN]

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

Iran: allocation of foreign aid, H1017, H1024, H1027 [15MR]

Israel: elections, E458 [29MR]

———independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 392), H1943 [2MY]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, E1073 [8JN]

———limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless the President certifies to Congress that the Palestinian Authority is not controlled by a foreign terrorist organization (H.R. 4668), H285 [15FE]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats calls for the destruction of Israel (S. Con. Res. 79), H285 [15FE]

National Flood Insurance Program: require purchasers of certain primary residential homes to pay phased-in actuarial flood insurance at the same rates to which non-primary and non-residential homes are subject, H4601, H4602 [27JN]

———restore financial solvency (H.R. 4973), H4601, H4602 [27JN], E1304 [28JN]

National security: homeland security funding, H1600 [6AP]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (H. Res. 744), H1410 [4AP]

Palestinians: provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (H. Res. 575), H285 [15FE]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): commend the shielding of mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen servicemembers at funerals (H. Res. 731), H4230 [20JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1546, H1548 [5AP]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5672), H4691, H4759, H4763, H4764 [28JN]

Sudan: impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region (H.R. 3127), E558 [7AP]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Kelo v. New London, CT, decision on allowing local government seizure of private property (H. Res. 880), H4318 [20JN]

Taxation: reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (H.R. 1097), H3955 [14JN]

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), H4114 [15JN]

Thomas Edison National Historical Park: establish as the successor to the Edison National Historic Site in New Jersey (H.R. 1096), H395 [28FE]

U.N.: U.S. contribution, H4764 [28JN]

Votes: position on missed, E1304 [28JN]

Voting Rights Act: amend (H.R. 9), H5121 [12JY]

———repeal bilingual ballot requirement, H5121 [12JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H864 [9MR], H1676 [6AP], H1912 [27AP], H2171 [4MY], H3302, H3354 [25MY], H3639 [8JN], H3906 [13JN], H4326 [20JN], H4678 [27JN], H5044 [11JY]

Tributes

Burkart, Armer N., E863 [17MY]

Coventry, Liz, E1339 [29JN]

Nissley, Eleanore, E666 [27AP]

Valenzano, Joseph, Jr., E1212 [20JN]