AKIN, W. TODD (a Representative from Missouri)
Amendments
SBA: update and expand procurement programs (H.R. 3867), H12179 [30OC]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 1585, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H14182 [5DE]
Jo Ann Davis funeral attendees, H11493 [12OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 3442), H9708 [3AU]
———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 618), H834 [22JA]
American Religious History Week: designate (see H. Res. 888), H16834 [18DE]
Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 3479), H11491 [10OC]
Appropriations: establish legislative line item veto (see H.R. 689), H943 [24JA]
———make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security discretionary spending (see H.R. 373), H341 (see H.R. 374, 379), H342 [10JA]
———provide automatic continuing appropriations for the Government (see H.R. 3508), H12104 [25OC]
Arab League: urge acknowledgment of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and increase efforts to stop such genocide (see H. Con. Res. 7), H4051 [24AP]
Armed Forces: commend volunteers and other individuals who provide support to families and children of deployed members (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9657 [2AU]
———improve management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members receiving medical care in an outpatient status (see H.R. 1538), H3018 [23MR]
———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H11495 [12OC]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 70), H15468 [13DE]
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act: eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 1442), H2399 [9MR]
Boise, ID: congratulate for being chosen to host 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games (see H. Res. 380), H6578 [15JN]
Border Patrol: request congressional pardon for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean (see H.R. 563), H759 [18JA]
Budget: commit 4 percent of gross domestic product to a base defense budget (see H.J. Res. 67), H14494 (see H.J. Res. 67), H15208 [6DE]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H119 [5JA]
———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-as-you-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1121), H2401 [9MR]
———reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 2084), H4291 [1MY]
———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use both dynamic and static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 1789), H3358 [29MR]
———simplify annual concurrent resolutions on the budget and budget for emergencies (see H.R. 1122), H2401 [9MR]
Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H15412 [12DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: ensure the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' are displayed in the Capitol Visitor Center and allow other exhibits and materials to include religious references (see H.R. 3908), H11935 [23OC]
———require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates (see H.R. 3779), H11777 [18OC]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1398), H3363 [29MR]
Children and youth: tribute to public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private entities providing services for foster children (see H. Res. 789), H12455 [1NO]
China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 137), H8122 [18JY]
———support membership in the U.N. and other international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 250), H13412 [8NO]
Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based on citizenship or legal permanent resident status of parents (see H.J. Res. 46), H6404 [13JN]
Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 1431), H4176 [25AP]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H16950 [19DE]
Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H5923 [24MY]
Coins: require inscription ``In God We Trust'' to appear on the face of $1 coins honoring each of the Presidents of the U.S. (see H.R. 2510), H5923 [24MY]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H14083 [15NO]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H13413 [8NO]
Congress: pledge faithful support to members of the Armed Forces serving in harm's way (see H.R. 511), H1055 [30JA]
———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 1359), H2243 [6MR]
Congressional Budget Act: set a cap on allocated funds for earmarks (see H.R. 3738), H11249 [3OC]
Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 646), H10362 [10SE]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 4133), H13522 [9NO]
Copyrights: promote innovation, encourage introduction of new technology, enhance library preservation efforts, and protect fair use rights of consumers (see H.R. 1201), H10625 [19SE]
Corporations: improve efficiency of complying with internal auditing control requirements in order to maintain U.S. capital market global competitiveness (see H.R. 1508), H2486 [13MR]
———reduce unintended costs and burdens of implementing internal auditing control requirements (see H.R. 1049), H1667 [14FE]
Courts: ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (see H. Res. 372), H4486 [3MY]
———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 724), H1053 [30JA]
———limit the duration of Federal consent decrees to which State and local governments are a party (see H.R. 4041), H12453 [1NO]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 4157), H13858 [13NO]
Credit: prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to individuals who lack a Social Security account number (see H.R. 480), H6828 [20JN]
Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see H.R. 1395), H6111 [6JN]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1063), H1787 [15FE]
———provide mandatory imprisonment for certain kidnapings by illegal aliens (see H.R. 1735), H4914 [10MY]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 137), H344 [10JA]
Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 3412), H9706 [3AU]
Dept. of Defense: tribute to U.S. Transportation Command (see H. Res. 640), H10903 [25SE]
Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K-12 educational grant programs and the requirements of those programs and provide a tax credit to taxpayers in such a State (see H.R. 3177), H8617 [25JY]
———allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 1539), H2619 [15MR]
Dept. of Justice: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 3494), H11172 [2OC]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 1430), H2398 [9MR]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 346), H252 [9JA]
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. 3958), H12456 [1NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: change the length of the obligated period of service on active duty required for receiving certain educational benefits (see H.R. 3882), H12021 [24OC]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (see H.R. 4104), H13413 [8NO]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1399), H4914 [10MY]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 2380), H5471 [17MY]
———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 471), H514 [12JA]
Education: tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 51), H343 [10JA]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H10510 [18SE]
FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1125), H10625 [19SE]
Families and domestic relations: protect the religious freedom of providers of adoption or foster care services (see H.R. 289), H1416 [8FE]
———recognize and honor birthparents who carry out an adoption plan (see H. Con. Res. 239), H14158 [4DE]
———recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 474), H6235 [11JN]
———support responsible fatherhood, promote marriage, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 268), H3279 [28MR]
FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 2802), H9276 [31JY]
———prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 2905), H7430 [28JN]
———require enforcement of regulations on the broadcast of indecent programming and maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent (see H.R. 3559), H11029 [27SE]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit obligating funds for appropriations earmarks included only in congressional reports (see H.R. 631), H2341 [8MR]
Federal Election Campaign Act: place restrictions on the disposition of funds by leadership political action committees (see H.R. 486), H1153 [31JA]
Federal employees: authorize presentation of flags at funerals of civilian Federal employees engaged in support of military operations who have died in combat zones in the course of their duties (see H.R. 312), H572 [16JA]
Feulner, Edwin J.: tribute (see H. Res. 250), H4205 [26AP]
Floyd Spence National Cemetery, Fort Jackson, SC: designate (see H.R. 4171), H13859 [13NO]
Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 2509), H5923 [24MY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (see H.R. 3138), H9711 [3AU]
Foreign trade: extend trade promotion authority (see H.R. 1042), H5054 [15MY]
———provide for export controls of certain items relating to civil aircraft (see H.R. 3633), H10755 [24SE]
———provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy and clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency (see H.R. 782), H4416 [2MY]
Freedom of religion: protect right of elected and appointed officials to express their religious beliefs through public prayer (see H.R. 2104), H4415 [2MY]
Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as the National Churchill Museum (see H.R. 1242), H2303 [7MR]
———recognize the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as ``America's National Churchill Museum'' and commend efforts to recognize the historic legacy of Sir Winston Churchill (see H. Res. 556), H12022 [24OC]
Government: change date of submission to Congress of the audited financial statement of the executive branch (see H.R. 4119), H13411 [8NO]
———prevent shutdowns (see H.R. 3583), H10624 [19SE]
Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 725), H1053 [30JA]
———provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions (see H.R. 1314), H2744 [20MR]
Health: extend transitional medical assistance (TMA) and the abstinence education program (see H.R. 2432), H5725 [23MY]
———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 2580), H6109 [6JN]
———intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2807), H7341 [27JN]
———prohibit Federal funding or other assistance for mandatory human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs (see H.R. 1153), H1894 [16FE]
———provide innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system (see H.R. 506), H670 [17JA]
Health care professionals: establish a loan program for eligible hospitals to establish residency training programs (see H.R. 2583), H7341 [27JN]
Herbert, Donald J. (Mr. Wizard): tribute (see H. Res. 485), H6438 (see H. Res. 485), H6476 [14JN]
History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2894), H13860 [13NO]
House of Representatives: provide for correction of events relative to vote on motion to recommit H.R. 3161, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (see H. Res. 622), H10017 [4AU]
House Rules: provide for division of the question on the legislative proposals involved to allow separate votes on disparate matters (see H. Res. 565), H8397 [24JY]
———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 786), H12384 [31OC]
———require that rescission bills always be considered under open rules every year (see H. Res. 776), H12103 [25OC]
Hunt, Lamar: tribute (see H. Res. 53), H1417 [8FE]
Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (see H. Res. 79), H1212 [5FE]
Hyde, Henry J.: tribute (see H. Res. 843), H15209 [6DE]
Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 1940), H4754 [9MY]
———enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security (see H. Res. 499), H7071 [25JN]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3494), H11172 [2OC]
———prohibit issuance of State driver's licenses or other government-issued photo identification to illegal aliens (see H.R. 4176), H13958 [14NO]
———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 4088), H13861 [13NO]
———reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 938), H1414 [8FE]
———strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (see H. Con. Res. 218), H11172 [2OC]
———support State and local government actions to discourage illegal immigration and enact legislation to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions (see H. Con. Res. 83), H2243 [6MR]
Immigration and Nationality Act: provide for no preemption of certain State and local laws regarding employment eligibility verification requirements (see H.R. 3612), H10695 [20SE]
India: address ongoing problem of untouchability (see H. Con. Res. 139), H4292 [1MY]
Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4460), H15412 [12DE]
Interstate commerce: limit civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a certain product is as a lawful seller of the product (see H.R. 989), H3777 [23AP]
Iraq: ensure U.S. Armed Forces have the necessary resources to carry out their mission and require the Iraqi Government meets certain political, economic, and military benchmarks (see H. Res. 150), H1416 [8FE]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4488 [3MY]
———condemn the Wakf's digging activities at the Temple Mount site and the destruction of artifacts important to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths (see H. Res. 756), H13960 [14NO]
Japan: recognize security alliance with the U.S. and express appreciation for role in enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region and its efforts in the global war against terrorism (see H. Res. 508), H8122 [18JY]
Lafayette: tribute (see H. Res. 171), H3186 [27MR]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H13960 [14NO]
Marine Corps: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 246), H13297 [7NO]
Medicare: ensure access to durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1845), H6181 [7JN]
———exempt complex rehabilitation and assistive technology products from competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 2231), H9711 [3AU]
———extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see H.R. 1459), H3018 [23MR]
———provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 2567), H14157 [4DE]
———provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 1866), H3473 [17AP]
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. 3550), H10433 [17SE]
Mental health: provide for research on, and services for individuals with, post-abortion depression and psychosis (see H.R. 1457), H2399 [9MR]
Mexico: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area until certain conditions are met to ensure the safety of such operations (see H.R. 1756), H3778 [23AP]
Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles (see H.R. 2927), H9657 [2AU]
———protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals (see H.R. 2453), H7657 [11JY]
National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 215), H12104 [25OC]
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 223), H2302 [7MR]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 59), H836 [22JA]
National Foster Parents Day: support (see H. Res. 179), H3401 [16AP]
National Guard: establish the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty (see H.R. 2090), H4488 [3MY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: require disclosure of information on the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles (see H.R. 1029), H4293 [1MY]
National Institute of Food and Agriculture: establish (see H.R. 2118), H4415 [2MY]
National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 866), H1342 [7FE]
National Trails System Act: amend statute of limitations that applies to certain claims (see H.R. 3157), H8396 [24JY]
Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 65), H344 [10JA]
Natural gas: end prohibition on production of offshore supplies and dedicate portions of royalties to environmental restoration, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance (see H.R. 2784), H7783 [13JY]
Navy: anniversary of sailing of ``Great White Fleet'' (see H. Con. Res. 261), H15209 [6DE]
Ocean Isle Beach, NC: offer condolences to victims of house fire which killed University of South Carolina and Clemson University students (see H. Res. 777), H12237 [30OC]
Public documents: enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public (see H.R. 3548), H10433 [17SE]
Public welfare programs: allow funds provided to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to be used for alternative-to-abortion services (see H.R. 4852), H16946 [19DE]
Radio: nullify Copyright Royalty Board decision increasing royalty rates for webcasters and reform the royalty rate-setting standard that applies to commercial Internet radio royalty arbitrations (see H.R. 2060), H4554 [7MY]
Research: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (see H.R. 322), H3777 [23AP]
Rush Hudson Limbaugh, Sr., Federal Courthouse, Cape Girardeau, MO: designate (see H.R. 342), H252 [9JA]
Schirra, Walter M.: tribute (see H. Res. 446), H6009 [5JN]
Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 2564), H6006 [5JN]
Ships and vessels: extend exemption for vessels operating within the Boundary Line from fire-retardent materials construction requirement (see H.R. 3852), H11638 [16OC]
Small business: extend current moratorium for complying with certain internal auditing control requirements (see H.R. 2727), H6438 (see H.R. 2727), H6475 [14JN]
———protect from litigation excesses (see H.R. 2995), H7655 [11JY]
Social Security: establish a Social Security Surplus Protection Account in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and enact legislation allowing for investment of the Trust Fund in non-Federal obligations (see H.R. 581), H788 [19JA]
———provide congressional oversight and approval of totalization agreements (see H.R. 279), H1054 [30JA]
Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 581), H788 [19JA]
Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 2750), H6661 [18JN]
Special days and holidays: recognize importance of Christmas and the Christian faith (see H. Res. 847), H14494 (see H. Res. 847), H15208 [6DE]
Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1126), H2166 [5MR]
Steve W. Allee Carrier Annex, Lebanon, MO: designate (see H.R. 4166), H13859 [13NO]
Sudan: encourage the People's Republic of China use of influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in the Darfur region (see H. Res. 422), H6009 [5JN]
Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 223), H13297 [7NO]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H13861 [13NO]
Tariff Act: allow U.S. manufacturers that use products subject to countervailing or antidumping duty proceedings or use domestic like products to participate in those proceedings (see H.R. 1127), H5622 [22MY]
Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 2302), H4966 [14MY]
———allow reimbursement from flexible spending accounts for certain dental procedures (see H.R. 3109), H12156 [29OC]
———allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 3660), H13412 [8NO]
———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3554), H10433 [17SE]
———exclude from gross income certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the U.S. (see H.R. 1974), H3694 [19AP]
———extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4057), H12454 [1NO]
———increase the time that taxpayers may use to make a tax-free exchange of like-kind property (see H.R. 3039), H7776 [12JY]
———index certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see H.R. 1261), H2166 [5MR]
———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 2734), H6438 (see H.R. 2734), H6475 [14JN]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2682), H7341 [27JN]
———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 743), H10939 [26SE]
———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H11317 [4OC]
———permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 2138), H8187 [19JY]
———provide a credit dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and allowed against Federal income tax for charitable contributions to certain education investment organizations (see H.R. 2706), H6404 [13JN]
———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings (see H.R. 1888), H3474 [17AP]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H3561 [18AP]
———provide for deductibility of medical expenses by individuals (see H.R. 636), H886 [23JA]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 2116), H7983 [17JY]
———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals and replace it with an alternative tax individuals may choose (see H.R. 3818), H11490 [10OC]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H1152 [31JA]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 1023), H4487 [3MY]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 510), H670 [17JA]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H5472 [17MY]
Turkey: condemn recent murders of Christian workers and express support for efforts to investigate and prosecute individuals responsible for the murders under charges of terrorism (see H. Res. 420), H5531 [21MY]
———observance of Republic Day (see H. Res. 769), H12022 [24OC]
U.N.: withhold portion of U.S. contribution to support U.N. Economic and Social Council until consultative status is withdrawn for all organizations with links to terrorist organizations (see H.R. 3348), H12456 [1NO]
U.N. Human Rights Council: condemn for ignoring several human rights abuses in various countries while including Israel as the only country permanently on the Council's agenda (see H. Res. 557), H8185 [19JY]
Venezuela: uphold human rights and civil liberties (see H. Con. Res. 50), H2303 [7MR]
Veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp to honor disabled veterans (see H. Con. Res. 176), H7339 [27JN]
———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 634), H1153 [31JA]
VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 663), H10625 [19SE]
Voting: require each individual who desires to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate election official with a government-issued photo identification (see H.R. 481), H14157 [4DE]
———require individuals to present a government-issued photo identification to vote in elections for Federal office and require criminal background checks on individuals who tabulate votes (see H.R. 879), H4051 [24AP]
Wallace S. Hartsfield Post Office Building, Kansas City, MO: designate (see H.R. 3572), H10510 [18SE]
World War II: tribute to 303d Bombardment Group (Heavy) (see H. Res. 604), H10363 [10SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2134), H4484 [3MY]
Congressional Award Program: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3694 [19AP]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 699), H986 [29JA]
———establish standards for impeachment of justices and judges (see H.R. 2898), H7430 [28JN]
Ten Commandments Commission: support goals (see H. Res. 598), H9468 (see H. Res. 598), H9544 [1AU]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H10629 [20SE], H14159 [5DE]
Remarks
Appropriations: making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), H2929 [22MR]
———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), veto, H4420 [3MY]
Armed Forces: oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 63), H1547 [13FE], H1672, H1698 [15FE]
———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3159), H9571 [2AU]
Budget: impact of tax increases, H12242 [31OC]
Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, H13963 [15NO]
———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (H.R. 1359), H2215 [6MR]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H6740 [20JN], H7660 [12JY], H10942 [27SE]
Dept. of Defense: Army Future Combat Systems Program funding, H5064, H5137 [16MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), H4972 [15MY], H5137 [16MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), conference report, H15349 [12DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), consideration (H. Res. 403), H5064 [16MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 4156), H13936 [14NO]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, H12744 [6NO]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2642), H11175 [3OC], H11937 [24OC]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H8147 [19JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3043), H8147, H8155 [19JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3043), conference report, H12744 [6NO]
Economy: impact of tax cuts, H7999 [18JY]
Education: tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 51), E125
Evens, Jane Bridges Ferrenbach: Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge St. Louis, MO, chapter Spirit of '76—Patriot award recipient, E2066
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues, H7378 [28JN]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2829), H7378 [28JN]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, H11914, H11915, H11917, H11918, H11919 [23OC]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), H11642 [17OC]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H6636 [18JN]
Hahn, Dennis: Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge George Washington Honor Medal recipient, E2067
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H10144 [5SE], H10163 [6SE], H10353, H10354 [10SE]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces, H8299 [24JY], H13936 [14NO]
———require the Dept. of Defense to commence reduction of the number of U.S. forces to a limited presence by a certain date (H.R. 2956), H7706 [12JY]
Kirkwood, MO: Westchester Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2398
Lanz, June C. Lablonsky: Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Regional Spirit of '76—American Patriot award recipient, E2068
Minimum wage: level (H.R. 2), H283 [10JA]
National Adoption Day: observance, E2447
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 59), H1006 [30JA]
O'Fallon, MO: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library recipient of Federal Depository Library of the Year Award, E2103
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H8155 [19JY]
Power resources: invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), H717 [18JA]
———tax increases on oil and gas, H7345 [28JN]
SBA: conduct study to determine changes needed to provide greater assistance to participants in the 8(a) program who have low equity in their businesses, H12179 [30OC]
———improve disaster relief programs (H.R. 1361), H3521 [18AP]
———prohibit duplication of certain disaster relief benefits, H3521 [18AP]
———update and expand procurement programs (H.R. 3867), H12179 [30OC]
Social Security: extend and improve children's health insurance program and improve beneficiary protections under Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3162), H9282 [1AU]
St. Charles, MO: tribute to Crider Health Center on becoming a Federally Qualified Health Center, E2264
St. Louis, MO: Conaway Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2398
Supreme Court: decision on partial-birth abortions, H3555 [18AP]
Taxation: provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax, H14159 [5DE]
Thanksgiving Day: observance, H14070-H14073 [15NO]
Votes: position on missed, H14035
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2163 [5MR]
Tributes
Levy, Ron, E2217
Pace, Peter, H6636 [18JN]
Reynolds, Robert A., Jr., E2303
Young, Robert A., III, H11819 [22OC]