HONDA, MICHAEL M. (a Representative from California)
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), H2175 [4MY]
Alcoholic beverages: tribute to American craft brewers (see H. Res. 753), H1854 [26AP]
Alquist, Alfred E.: tribute (see H. Res. 750), H1390 [30MR]
American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see H. Res. 773), H1981 [2MY]
Arab League: disapprove decision to hold summit in Khartoum, Sudan, and call on all involved parties and the world community to work to end genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan (see H. Res. 675), H273 [14FE]
Armed Forces: 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]
———reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members and their families and partners (see H.R. 5212), H1852 [26AP]
Army: extend authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits (see H.R. 4826), H973 [14MR]
Bono: Time (publication) Person of the Year award recipient (see H. Res. 638), H451 [28FE]
Budget: reallocate certain defense and energy programs funds to other domestic priorities (see H.R. 4898), H790 [8MR]
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 336), H2103 [3MY]
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), H226 [8FE]
Business and industry: improve competition in the oil and gas industry and strengthen antitrust enforcement with regard to industry mergers (see H.R. 5279), H2101 [3MY]
California: remediate contamination in water sources caused by perchlorates (see H.R. 4798), H869 [9MR]
Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 4923), H867 [9MR]
Carpenter, Chris: tribute (see H. Res. 627), H1391 [30MR]
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), H226 [8FE]
Clinton, William J.: tribute (see H. Res. 901), H4916 [29JN]
Coach John Wooden Post Office Building, Reseda, CA: designate (see H.R. 4646), H646 [7MR]
Commission on Mexican Americans Removal During 1929-1941: establish (see H.R. 5161), H1679 [6AP]
Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see H.R. 4901), H790 [8MR]
Committee on Administration Predetermination To Go to War and Manipulation of Intelligence (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 635), H226 [8FE]
Computers: promote open broadband networks and innovation, foster electronic commerce, and safeguard consumer access to online content and services (see H.R. 5273), H3425 [6JN]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 5159), H1744 [25AP]
Congressional Teacher Award Task Force: establish (see H.R. 5140), H2641 [16MY]
Conservation of energy: establish a program of demonstration and commercial application of advanced energy efficiency technologies and systems for buildings (see H.R. 5633), H4189 [16JN]
Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H1917 [27AP]
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]
———transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of a workforce globalization final draft report produced by the Technology Administration (see H. Res. 717), H867 [9MR]
Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see H.R. 2369), H225 [8FE]
Dept. of Education: establish and maintain public website with a database of available scholarships, fellowships, and financial assistance programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see H.R. 5139), H2641 [16MY]
———make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 559), 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), H1453 [4AP]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 5201), H1851 [26AP]
———establish position of HIV/AIDS Emergency Response Coordinator to coordinate services for individuals displaced by Huricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 4633), H2641 [16MY]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 5047), H1319 [29MR]
———establish a commemorative trail in connection with the Women's Rights National Historical Park to link properties that are associated with the struggle for women's suffrage (see H.R. 3779), H790 [8MR]
———suspend Federal oil and gas royalty relief for production of oil and natural gas occurring in any period in which oil and gas prices exceed certain amounts (see H.R. 4749), H566 [2MR]
Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1554), H1320 [29MR]
Disasters: protect disaster assistance employee reservists activated by FEMA from demotion or termination in their places of employment (see H.R. 4998), H1129 [16MR]
Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see H.R. 1227), H1390 [30MR]
Diseases: establish an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry (see H.R. 4033), H868 [9MR]
———establish comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy emphasizing the needs of women and girls in countries for which assistance is provided to combat HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 5674), H4520 [22JN]
———increase assistance to countries for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis (see H.R. 5022), H1195 [28MR]
———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 863), H3909 [13JN]
———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 5225), H1915 [27AP]
District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 398), H154 [1FE]
Drugs: expand the scope of information required for the data bank on clinical trials for drugs (see H.R. 3196), H26 [31JA]
Education: authorize programs relative to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education at the NSF and the Dept. of Energy Office of Science (see H.R. 5358), H3724 [9JN]
———provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (see H.R. 2178), H2706 (see H.R. 2178), H2758 [17MY]
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), H791 [8MR]
Energy Policy Act: repeal provisions (see H.R. 4479), H1917 [27AP]
Ethiopia: encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom (see H.R. 5680), H5047 [11JY]
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]
Families and domestic relations: improve the lives of working families by providing assistance and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces (see H.R. 1589), H2705 (see H.R. 1589), H2758 [17MY]
FCC: reinstate rules for the description of video programming (see H.R. 951), H2102 [3MY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit assistance to entities for course material development or instruction on human development and sexuality, if such material includes medically inaccurate information (see H.R. 5598), H3907 [13JN]
Federal aid programs: ensure that student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible (see H.R. 1425), H1980 [2MY]
FEMA: establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 5316), H2337 [9MY]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H1196 [28MR]
Foreign Assistance Act: provide contraceptives in developing countries in order to prevent unintended pregnancies, abortions, and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 4736), H1453 [4AP]
Gates, Bill and Melinda: Time (publication) Person of the Year award recipients (see H. Res. 638), H451 [28FE]
Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (see H.R. 4682), H153 [1FE]
Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act: amend (see H.R. 3658), H1390 [30MR]
Hazardous substances: prohibit discrimination relative to exposure (see H.R. 1807), H225 [8FE]
Health: provide grants to promote positive health behaviors in women (see H.R. 4469), H3309 (see H.R. 4469), H3361 [25MY]
———require Federal agencies to support health impact assessments and take other actions to improve health and the environmental quality of communities (see H.R. 5088), H3643 [8JN]
Higher Education Act: reduce interest rates for student and parent borrowers (see H.R. 5150), H2833 (see H.R. 5150), H2891 [18MY]
House Rules: protect integrity of the institution of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 659), H24 [31JA]
———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 688), H1854 [26AP]
Housing: establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making mortgage payments under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 378), H1196 [28MR]
Huerta, Dolores: tribute (see H. Res. 787), H4328 [20JN]
Hurricanes: call upon the President to meet with a joint session of Congress to discuss the plan for post-Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts (see H. Con. Res. 356), H874 [13MR]
Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 5312), H2337 [9MY]
Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 3055), H2339 [9MY]
Intelligence services: reiterate that certain statutes are the exclusive means by which domestic electronic surveillance may be conducted (see H.R. 5371), H3309 (see H.R. 5371), H3362 [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), H2103 [3MY]
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]
Iraq: application of certain false claims provisions to claims for Iraqi property or money administered or in the custody of the U.S. (see H.R. 5290), H4958 [10JY]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 733), H1130 [16MR]
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]
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]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: provide for expeditious disclosure of records relevant to life and assassination (see H.R. 2554), H1853 [26AP]
Magen David Adom (organization): congratulate for achieving full membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (see H. Con. Res. 435), H4554 [26JN]
Marshall Islands: commend contributions made to U.S. nuclear testing program, acknowledge first detonation of a hydrogen bomb, and commemorate anniversary of the beginning of U.S. nuclear testing program (see H. Res. 692), H1391 [30MR]
Medicaid: repeal requirement to provide citizenship or nationality documentation to receive medical assistance (see H.R. 5023), H1195 [28MR]
Medicare: deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 752), H645 [7MR]
———prohibit removal of covered drugs from prescription drug plan formularies during the plan year (see H.R. 5102), H1562 [5AP]
———provide additional funding for State health insurance counseling programs (see H.R. 4737), H1130 [16MR]
———restore financial stability to anesthesiology teaching programs for resident physicians (see H.R. 5348), H3309 (see H.R. 5348), H3362 [25MY]
———waive waiting period for coverage of individuals disabled with distant stage cancer (see H.R. 5615), H4328 [20JN]
Medicare/Medicaid: assure uninterupted access to necessary medicines under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 4685), H1130 [16MR]
———reimburse States for costs incurred by covering dual eligible populations under the Medicare prescription drug benefit plan (see H.R. 4665), H23 (see H.R. 4675), H24 [31JA]
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 401), H2833 (see H. Con. Res. 401), H2891 [18MY]
Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 4681), H2174 [4MY]
Minimum wage: calculate based on Federal poverty guidelines published by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5731), H4915 [29JN]
Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2048), H450 [28FE]
Music and dance: recognize the African American Spiritual as a national treasure (see H. Res. 790), H1980 [2MY]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 335), H224 [8FE]
National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 1108), H274 [14FE]
National Commission on Surveillance Activities and the Rights of Americans: establish (see H.R. 5223), H1915 [27AP]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 681), H510 [1MR]
National HIV Testing Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 433), H4520 [22JN]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger women (see H.R. 987), H1059 [15MR]
National Mentoring Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 660), H25 [31JA]
National objectives: end homelessness (see H.R. 4347), H1981 [2MY]
National security: support efforts to track terrorist financing under existing law and express concern over disclosure of classified information on methods by which terrorists are traced (see H. Res. 900), H4916 [29JN]
National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Res. 729), H1129 [16MR]
Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 4597), H451 [28FE]
Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4902), H1131 [16MR]
Nepal: release all political detainees, restore constitutional liberties, and undertake good faith negotiations with all involved parties to restore democracy (see H. Res. 780), H1852 [26AP]
Northern Mariana Islands: provide certain requirements for labeling textile fiber products and for duty-free and quota-free treatment of products and implement minimum wage and immigration requirements (see H.R. 5550), H4521 [22JN]
NSF: establish scholarship program to increase number of mathematics and science teachers (see H.R. 5141), H2641 [16MY]
———establish scholarship program to increase number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics undergraduate students (see H.R. 5142), H2641 [16MY]
———establish summer science and mathematics camps for middle and high school students (see H.R. 5458), H3309 (see H.R. 5458), H3362 [25MY]
Older Americans Act: authorizing appropriations for nutrition services (see H.R. 1792), H1197 [28MR]
Outer Continental Shelf: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 4782), H388 [16FE]
Paris Wine Tasting: anniversary of U.S. winemakers' victory (see H. Con. Res. 399), H2101 [3MY]
Petroleum: prohibit anticompetitive provisions in gasoline dealer franchise agreements that dictate the wholesale source of gasoline (see H.R. 3964), H1917 [27AP]
Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3099), H155 [1FE]
Power resources: protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies (see H.R. 3936), H2102 [3MY]
———reduce dependence on foreign sources of oil by promoting plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and related advanced vehicle technologies (see H.R. 5538), H3496 [7JN]
Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 4963), H1059 [15MR]
Pujols, Albert: tribute (see H. Res. 626), H1391 [30MR]
Railroads: provide for the safety and security of railroads, passengers, workers, and communities, and establish an assistance program for families of passengers involved in rail accidents (see H.R. 2351), H1197 [28MR]
Research: authorize the NSF and the Dept. of Energy Office of Science to provide grants to early career researchers to establish innovative research programs and integrate education and research (see H.R. 5356), H3724 [9JN]
Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia del Salvadoreno): support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 721), H867 [9MR]
School Bus Safety Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 498), H2103 [3MY]
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]
Simpson-Miller, Portia: tribute (see H. Res. 727), H973 [14MR]
Springsteen, Bruce: anniversary of record album ``Born to Run'' (see H. Res. 628), H1391 [30MR]
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), H3909 [13JN]
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), H2962 [19MY]
Taxation: 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), H973 [14MR]
———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 4945), H972 [14MR]
———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]
———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and provide grants for mass transit (see H.R. 2070), H1917 [27AP]
———limit development or implementation of a return-free tax system (see H.R. 5114), H1676 [6AP]
———maintain current mortgage interest deduction (see H. Con. Res. 272), H566 [2MR]
———repeal certain tax breaks and invest those monies in programs to assist the working poor and alleviate poverty (see H. Con. Res. 282), H156 [1FE]
———repeal oil industry subsidies (see H.R. 5234), H1915 [27AP]
Taylor, Charles E.: tribute (see H. Res. 726), H973 [14MR]
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), H2102 [3MY]
Veterans: extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to disabled veterans and their dependents and authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for such veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1188), H274 [14FE]
Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H791 [8MR]
———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]
Voting Rights Act: amend (see H.R. 9), H1979 [2MY]
Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 4747), H4134 [15JN]
World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 658), H275 [14FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
FEMA: improve disaster relief and preparedness services for individuals with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 5498), H3307 (see H.R. 5498), H3359 [25MY]
NSF: establish a program to promote and assist the teaching of inventiveness and innovation (see H.R. 5477), H3306 (see H.R. 5477), H3358 [25MY]
Obituaries
Costa, Lena Cardoso: FresnoBee.com (Internet site), E338
Remarks
Arab League: disapprove decision to hold summit in Khartoum, Sudan, and call on all involved parties and the world community to work to end genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan (H. Res. 675), H1474
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2316, H2320 [9MY]
Black History Month: observance, E63
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1687), E309
Cover the Uninsured Week: observance, E688
Dept. of HHS: establish comprehensive prevention, education, research, and medical management program to reduce liver cirrhosis and liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis B infection (H.R. 4550), E823
Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3402), E309
Dept. of the Interior: establish a commemorative trail in connection with the Women's Rights National Historical Park to link properties that are associated with the struggle for women's suffrage (H.R. 3779), E309
Ethiopian Women for Peace, Development, and Humanitarian Aid (organization): tribute, E320
FEMA: improve disaster relief and preparedness services for individuals with limited English proficiency, H2317 [9MY]
Health: improve health care for minority and underserved populations, H1399 [4AP]
Holocaust: remembrance, E593
Insurance: coverage of screening mammography (H.R. 4540), E309
Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), H4122
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, E920
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (H.R. 2231), E309
National Public Health Week: observance, H1399 [4AP], E498
National Teacher Day: observance, E764
Peace Corps: anniversary, E270
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5672), H4744, H4747
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), H1474
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), H4122
Voting Rights Act: amend (H.R. 9), H2320 [9MY], H5055 [12JY]
———prohibit funding to enforce bilingual ballot requirement, H4744, H4747
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 37), E309
———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 1245), E309
Women's History Month: observance, E309
World Refugee Day: observance, E1221
World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment, H476 [1MR]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H506 [1MR]
Tributes
Akao, Kathleen, E56
Chu Lin, Sam, E396
Connelly, Carol Sunako, E55
Costa, Lena Cardoso, E338
Luther, Peter, E656