WATERS, MAXINE (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5576), H3837, H3865 [13JN]
Appointments
Committee To Escort Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Into the House Chamber, H995 [15MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 5267), H1979 [2MY]
———provide protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5266), H1979 [2MY]
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 384), H2706 (see H. Con. Res. 384), H2759 [17MY]
Alquist, Alfred E.: tribute (see H. Res. 750), H1390 [30MR]
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), H974 [14MR]
Armed Forces: ensure compliance with treaties and laws prohibiting torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW (see H.R. 3541), H973 [14MR]
Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H274 [14FE]
Cameron, James: tribute (see H. Res. 867), H4008 [14JN]
Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 4923), H867 [9MR]
Classified information: request Executive Office of the President to transmit documents relative to electronic surveillance without search warrants on individuals in the U.S. (see H. Res. 641), H333 [15FE]
Climate: conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (see H.R. 759), H1680 [6AP]
Coach John Wooden Post Office Building, Reseda, CA: designate (see H.R. 4646), H646 [7MR]
Courts: assign liability for injury caused by genetically engineered organisms (see H.R. 5271), H1979 [2MY]
Credit: impose restrictions on high-cost mortgages, revise fees and charges on certain loans, prohibit unfair or deceptive practices by mortgage brokers and creditors, and provide counseling about predatory lenders (see H.R. 1182), H1196 [28MR]
Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H2174 [4MY]
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 Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see H.R. 2369), H1742 [25AP]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 5201), H4134 [15JN]
———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 HUD: extend authority to restructure mortgages and rental assistance for certain assisted multifamily housing (see H.R. 5527), H3423 [6JN]
———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 5347), H2502 [10MY]
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 (see H.R. 3779), H1130 [16MR]
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), H4680 [27JN]
Diseases: 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]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 1262), H155 [1FE]
———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 863), H3787 [12JN]
———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 5225), H1915 [27AP]
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), H1743 [25AP]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: provide individuals the ability to control access to their credit reports (see H.R. 5482), H5128 [12JY]
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), H4918 [29JN]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H1196 [28MR]
Fishery Conservation and Management Act: modify requirements for appointment and training of members of Regional Fishery Management Councils (see H.R. 1431), H1059 [15MR]
Food: ensure safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 5268), H1979 [2MY]
———ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment (see H.R. 5270), H1979 [2MY]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 5269), H1979 [2MY]
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]
Friedan, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 695), H389 [16FE]
Garvey, Marcus: pardon (see H. Con. Res. 57), H4918 [29JN]
Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (see H.R. 4682), H153 [1FE]
Haiti: authorize assistance to fund scholarships for talented disadvantaged students to continue their education in the U.S. and to return to Haiti to contribute to the development of their country (see H.R. 5091), H2833 (see H.R. 5091), H2890 [18MY]
———establish a program to provide economic and infrastructure reconstruction assistance (see H.R. 611), H645 [7MR]
Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act: amend (see H.R. 3658), H1197 [28MR]
Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see H.R. 3854), H973 [14MR]
———encourage enactment of compehensive health care reform legislation (see H. Con. Res. 410), H2961 [19MY]
Health care facilities: extend exemption for critical access hospitals under the FHA program for mortgage insurance for hospitals (see H.R. 4912), H866 [9MR]
Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 550), H1680 [6AP]
Housing: modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the FHA to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers (see H.R. 5121), H1677 [6AP]
Hurricanes: restore health care-related services in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 4858), H564 [2MR]
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 844), H3425 [6JN]
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: direct the Depts. of State and Defense, and request the President, to provide certain information relative to contracting with any entity for public relations purposes (see H. Res. 685), H566 [2MR]
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), H155 [1FE]
Library of Congress: grant employees competitive status for appointment and extend to displaced employees career-transition assistance comparable to that granted to certain other Federal employees (see H.R. 5328), H3309 (see H.R. 5328), H3362 [25MY]
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]
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]
Mecham, Leonidas R.: tribute (see H. Res. 724), H1060 [15MR]
Medicaid: include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 699), H1917 [27AP]
Medicare: 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]
———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (see H.R. 3861), H2339 [9MY]
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 401), H3138 [23MY]
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), H224 [8FE]
NASCAR-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium: tribute (see H. Res. 677), H452 [28FE]
National Homeownership Month: observance (see H. Res. 854), H3496 [7JN]
National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 4005), H566 [2MR]
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]
Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 4597), H5047 [11JY]
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]
Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 4963), H2102 [3MY]
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), H1059 [15MR]
Taxation: extend the new market tax credit (see H.R. 3957), H2586 [11MY]
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]
U.S. Housing Act: reform housing choice voucher program under section 8 (see H.R. 5443), H3016 [22MY]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see H.R. 663), H1742 [25AP]
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), H3138 [23MY]
———issue of a semipostal in order to afford a convenient means by which members of the public may contribute towards the acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 5065), H1389 [30MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Camacho, Rafael: relief (see H.R. 5012), H1130 [16MR]
Camacho, Rosa: relief (see H.R. 5012), H1130 [16MR]
Camacho, Rosa B.: relief (see H.R. 5012), H1130 [16MR]
Haiti: commend people for holding democratic elections and congratulate President Rene G. Preval on his victory (see H. Con. Res. 353), H790 [8MR]
———urge multilateral financial institutions to immediately cancel debts under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative and the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (see H. Res. 888), H4520 [22JN]
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]
Johnson, John D.: tribute (see H. Res. 813), H2585 [11MY]
Simpson-Miller, Portia: tribute (see H. Res. 727), H973 [14MR]
Wilder, Carolyn R.: tribute (see H. Res. 882), H4423 [21JN]
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), H1107, H1109 [16MR]
Armed Forces: express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (H. Res. 698), H884
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2011 (H. Con. Res. 376), H1598 [6AP], H2728 [17MY]
Colleges and universities: retain and clarify the 90-10 rule for private postsecondary schools funding, H1215 [29MR]
Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H2728 [17MY]
Cuba: prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities, H3953 [14JN]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds to establish a military base agreement with Iraq, H1109 [16MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: investigate denial of claims by insurance companies for homeowners affected by Hurricane Katrina, shifting liability to the National Flood Insurance Program, H4592 [27JN]
Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program section 108 loan guarantee program funding, H3865, H3866 [13JN]
———facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields, H3847
———Public Housing Capital Fund funding, H3837 [13JN]
Dept. of Justice: Safe Return Program for Alzheimer's patients funding, H4640 [27JN]
Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5576), H3837, H3847
Disabled: exempt persons with disabilities from the prohibition against providing section 8 rental assistance to college students (H.R. 5117), H3809 [13JN]
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act: improve safety of mines and mining (S. 2803), H4315 [20JN]
FEMA: prohibit use of funds to terminate hotel and motel emergency sheltering program, H1107 [16MR]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5522), H3675 [9JN]
Foreign policy: authorize U.S. participation in, and appropriations for, the U.S. contribution to the first replenishment of the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund (H.R. 4916), H1700
Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, H3675 [9JN]
———commend people for holding democratic elections and congratulate President Rene G. Preval on his victory (H. Con. Res. 353), H1159 [28MR]
———elections, H360, H361 [16FE]
Health care facilities: extend exemption for critical access hospitals under the FHA program for mortgage insurance for hospitals (H.R. 4912), H2195
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 609), H1215 [29MR]
———increase teacher capacity and supply in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, H1215 [29MR]
Housing: modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the FHA to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers (H.R. 5121), H4585 [27JN]
Hurricanes: provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina (S. 1777), H519 [2MR]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5020), H1803
———require report on any authorization in the last ten years to engage in intelligence activities relative to the overthrow of democratically elected governments, H1803
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H424 [28FE], H4942 [10JY]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), H4048 [15JN], H4317 [20JN], H4541 [26JN], H4942 [10JY]
King, Coretta Scott: tribute (H. Res. 655), H9 [31JA]
NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 335), H465
National Flood Insurance Program: restore financial solvency (H.R. 4973), H4592 [27JN]
National Homeownership Month: observance (H. Res. 854), H4583, H4585, H4586 [27JN]
National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (H. Res. 556), H1499
National security: improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses (H.R. 4954), H2120
———support efforts to track terrorist financing and condemn disclosure and publication of classified information on this crucial method by which terrorists are traced (H. Res. 895), H4886 [29JN]
———support efforts to track terrorist financing under existing law and express concern over disclosure of classified information on methods by which terrorists are traced, H4886 [29JN]
O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (H. Res. 357), H460
Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (H.R. 2829), H836 [9MR]
———sunset reauthorization, H836 [9MR]
Pensions: ensure that restrictions on funding of benefits for workers and retirees apply to chief executive officers and corporate officers, H2076
———reform funding rules (H.R. 2830), motion to instruct conferees, H2076
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5672), H4640 [27JN]
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), H1468 [5AP], H1897
Teens Against Genocide (organization): tribute, H1897
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), H3978 [14JN], H4048 [15JN], H4541 [26JN]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend sunsets and lone wolf provisions of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (H.R. 4659), H66
Voting Rights Act: amend (H.R. 9), H5051 [12JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H3420 [6JN]
Special order: granted, H385 [16FE], H446 [28FE], H506 [1MR], H1912 [27AP], H4005 [14JN], H4326 [20JN]
Tributes
Preval, Rene, H360 [16FE]