THOMPSON, BENNIE G. (a Representative from Mississippi)
Amendments
National security: improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses (H.R. 4954), H2141 [4MY]
Articles and editorials
Beat Goes on for Top Ranked Lanier, Bill Spencer, Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger, E371
Greenville—Another Delta Pioneer Has Passed, Bill Johnson, Greenville (MS) Delta Democrat Times, E525
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses (see H.R. 5099), H2586 [11MY]
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 384), H1679 [6AP]
Bankruptcy: reform executive compensation in corporate bankruptcies (see H.R. 5113), H1744 [25AP]
Budget: reallocate certain defense and energy programs funds to other domestic priorities (see H.R. 4898), H1390 [30MR]
Cameron, James: tribute (see H. Res. 867), H4008 [14JN]
Campus Fire Safety Month: establish (see H. Res. 295), H390 [16FE]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 4341), H1197 [28MR]
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 5190), H4220 [19JN]
Crime: strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H154 [1FE]
Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H2174 [4MY]
Defense Production Act: require notification to Congress after receipt of written notification of proposed or pending mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers subject to investigation (see H.R. 4917), H866 [9MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide a mechanism for the determination of claims of claimants who met the class criteria in a civil action relative to racial discrimination but who were denied that determination (see H.R. 5575), H3723 [9JN]
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 HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 5201), H2962 [19MY]
———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 Homeland Security: establish a Directorate of Emergency Management (see H.R. 5351), H2584 [11MY]
———establish a Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (see H.R. 5029), H1196 [28MR]
———improve and expedite assessment and determination of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear material threats under the Project BioShield program (see H.R. 5028), H1196 [28MR]
———increase the number of trained detection canines (see H.R. 4958), H972 [14MR]
———require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce to obtain a permit from the Dept. (see H.R. 5604), H4008 [14JN]
Dept. of Transportation: report to Congress on proposed changes to policies that prohibit foreign interests from exercising control over economic and security decisions of U.S. airlines (see H.R. 4542), H226 [8FE]
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. 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]
Disasters: address needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning and relief efforts and increase accessibility of post-disaster replacement housing built with Federal funds (see H.R. 4704), H333 [15FE]
———protect disaster assistance employee reservists activated by FEMA from demotion or termination in their places of employment (see H.R. 4998), H1129 [16MR]
Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 5225), H2641 [16MY]
District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 398), H868 [9MR]
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]
Employment: protect volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel responding to national emergencies from termination or demotion in their places of employment (see H.R. 3949), 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), H973 [14MR]
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), H4190 [16JN]
Gambling: establish a commission to study the proper response to growth in Internet gambling (see H.R. 5474), H3226 [24MY]
Government: designate certain functions as inherently governmental (see H.R. 5204), H1981 [2MY]
Gulf Coast Region Redevelopment Commission: establish (see H.R. 4691), H154 [1FE]
Health: encourage enactment of compehensive health care reform legislation (see H. Con. Res. 410), H2961 [19MY]
Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 550), H3909 [13JN]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: amend relative to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (see H.R. 5000), H1129 [16MR]
Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H4220 [19JN]
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), H2175 [4MY]
Iraq: disapprove granting of amnesty to persons known to have attacked, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 442), H4916 [29JN]
King, Coretta Scott: tribute (see H. Res. 655), H156 [1FE]
Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 2808), H4917 [29JN]
Mahoney, Mary E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 386), H1679 [6AP]
Medicare: ensure access to durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3559), H389 [16FE]
———extend initial enrollment period for prescription drug benefits, waive penalties for late enrollment, allow prescription drug plan enrollment changes during the first year of enrollment, and limit drug formulary changes (see H.R. 5263), H1979 [2MY]
———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 2869), H4328 [20JN]
———restore financial stability to anesthesiology teaching programs for resident physicians (see H.R. 5246), H2503 [10MY]
Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 4681), H1453 [4AP]
Minimum wage: calculate based on Federal poverty guidelines published by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5731), H4915 [29JN]
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]
Motor vehicles: limit fees imposed in connection with background checks for the issuance of licenses to operate a motor vehicle transporting a hazardous material (see H.R. 5560), H4424 [21JN]
———protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2048), H1853 [26AP]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 335), H224 [8FE]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5017), H1453 [4AP]
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), H4009 [14JN]
———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]
———provide for the regulation of certain chemical facilities (see H.R. 5695), H4794 [28JN]
———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), H1681 [6AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 4761), H2706 (see H.R. 4761), H2758 [17MY]
Paris Wine Tasting: anniversary of U.S. winemakers' victory (see H. Con. Res. 399), H2101 [3MY]
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]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 1249), H4134 [15JN]
Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 4867), H1197 [28MR]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 517), H4554 [26JN]
Taxation: limit the agri-biodiesel credit to oils produced from plants and animals (see H.R. 4756), H509 [1MR]
———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), H2586 [11MY]
Telecommunications: promote deployment of broadband networks and services (see H.R. 5252), H1981 [2MY]
Territories: honor contributions of individuals from the commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the U.S. by including such contributions in the teaching of U.S. history (see H. Con. Res. 3), H1681 [6AP]
Terrorism: cooperate with allies on development and implementation of technologies to detect, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against acts of terrorism and other high consequence events (see H.R. 4942), H971 [14MR]
Texas Western University: commend anniversary and recognize historic impact of basketball title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights (see H. Res. 668), H154 [1FE]
Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see H.R. 2533), H2502 [10MY]
Voting Rights Act: amend (see H.R. 9), H2102 [3MY]
Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 4747), H2706 (see H.R. 4747), H2758 [17MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Children and youth: clarify that needs of children affected by disasters are unique and should be given special consideration in planning, responding, and recovering from such disasters (see H. Con. Res. 406), H2705 (see H. Con. Res. 406), H2757 [17MY]
FEMA: establish requirements for appointment of Director (see H.R. 4840), H508 [1MR]
Transportation: increase rail and public transportation security (see H.R. 5714), H4914 [29JN]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5384), H3094
Border Patrol: assure adequate funding for additional agents, H2062 [3MY]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2011 (H. Con. Res. 376), H1596 [6AP]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 889), conference report, E1294
———Integrated Deepwater System Program funding, H2135, H2136 [4MY]
Democratic Party: national security policy, H1637, H1638 [6AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: Wetlands Reserve Program funding, H3094
Dept. of Homeland Security: cargo container security initiatives funding, H1638 [6AP], H2062 [3MY]
———conduct a pilot project at an overseas port similar to the Integrated Container Inspection System in Hong Kong, H2142 [4MY]
———ensure communications equipment purchased under the Port Security Grant Program is interoperable with Federal, State, and local agencies, H2141 [4MY]
———extend Port Security Training Program to include nearby communities in disaster awareness and preparation programs, H2145 [4MY]
———improve screening of passengers and property to be transported, H1638 [6AP]
———increase number of Customs and Border Patrol officers at U.S. ports, H2107 [4MY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 5441), H3287 [25MY]
———transfer to the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement all functions of the Customs Patrol Officers unit operating on the Tohono O'odham Indian reservation (H.R. 5589), H4929 [10JY]
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), H2667
King, Coretta Scott: tribute (H. Res. 655), H123
National security: homeland security funding, H1596 [6AP]
———improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses (H.R. 4954), H2107, H2135, H2136, H2141, H2142, H2145 [4MY]
———improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses (H.R. 4954), consideration (H. Res. 789), H2062 [3MY]
———provide for the regulation of certain chemical facilities (H.R. 5695), E1303
———require an investigation of proposal to transfer management of certain U.S. ports to a United Arab Emirates state-owned company (H.R. 4807), H525 [2MR]
Nucor Steel-Jackson, Inc.: tribute, E1289
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, H2107 [4MY]
Transportation: increase rail and public transportation security (H.R. 5714), H5098 [12JY], E1329
Voting Rights Act: amend (H.R. 9), H5055 [12JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H5125 [12JY]
Tributes
Billups, Thomas, E371
Carson, Willie, E525
Homer, LeRoy W., Jr., E855
Mason, Gilbert R., E1374
Sabo, Representative, H3287 [25MY]
Thompson, Allen L., E973