ALEXANDER, RODNEY (a Representative from Louisiana)
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]
Animals: establish competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand workforce of veterinarians engaged in public health practice and biomedical research (see H.R. 1232), H9468 (see H.R. 1232), H9545 [1AU]
Antitrust policy: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads (see H.R. 1650), H2956 [22MR]
Armed Forces: allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 3174), H9277 [31JY]
———enhance national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and enhancement of National Guard Bureau functions (see H.R. 718), H2243 [6MR]
———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H16834 [18DE]
———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), H11250 [3OC]
———prohibit the unauthorized use of names and images of members (see H.R. 269), H945 [24JA]
———provide for certain members of the Selected Reserve to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1211), H1967 [27FE]
———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 530), H7433 [28JN]
ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1791), H16834 [18DE]
Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4286), H15470 [13DE]
Border Patrol: request congressional pardon for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean (see H.R. 563), H836 [22JA]
———request Presidential commute of sentences for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean to time served (see H. Con. Res. 267), H15318 [11DE]
Borel, Calvin: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H5291 [16MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall (see H.R. 3315), H9653 [2AU]
———require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates (see H.R. 3779), H11549 [15OC]
Children and youth: establish a grant program to provide vision care (see H.R. 507), H4753 [9MY]
———provide disadvantaged children with dental services (see H.R. 1781), H4294 [1MY]
———repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see H.R. 1386), H16834 [18DE]
———support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 700), H14158 [4DE]
China, People's Republic of: condemn coercive abortion practices by the Communist Party (see H. Res. 705), H16951 [19DE]
———endorsement of U.S. citizens' claims for payment by Chinese Government of defaulted Chinese bonds (see H. Con. Res. 160), H8187 [19JY]
Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based on citizenship or legal permanent resident status of parents (see H.J. Res. 46), H7341 [27JN]
Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 1131), H1893 [16FE]
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]
Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 642), H7433 [28JN]
———provide with a right of action against entities that improperly regulate intercollegiate sports activities (see H.R. 1316), H2164 [5MR]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H9469 (see H. Res. 111), H9546 [1AU]
Computers: better assure cyber-security (see H.R. 2290), H13960 [14NO]
Congress: pledge faithful support to members of the Armed Forces serving in harm's way (see H.R. 511), H1344 [7FE]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 1673), H16834 [18DE]
Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 724), H1053 [30JA]
———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 2183), H8293 [23JY]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at conception (see H.R. 1094), H3081 [26MR] (see H.R. 2597), H6110 [6JN]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 4157), H14158 [4DE]
Crime: prohibit certain computer-assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 2711), H12384 [31OC]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1063), H3081 [26MR]
———protect federally funded public safety officers (see H.R. 1149), H2437 [12MR]
Cuba: facilitate sale of U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 1026), H7203 [26JN]
DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1154), H3363 [29MR]
Dept. of Defense: make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum (see H.R. 2923), H7491 [10JY]
———making appropriations for military construction and family housing projects (see H.R. 22), H789 [19JA]
Dept. of Education: continue to waive certain regulatory requirements relative to the use of aid funds for restarting school operations after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 1262), H2118 [1MR]
———establish a Teacher Incentive Fund (see H.R. 1761), H6181 [7JN]
———recruit, select, train, and support a national teachers corps in underserved communities (see H.R. 1971), H6111 [6JN]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 1343), H4753 [9MY]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H4754 [9MY]
Dept. of Justice: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 3494), H10318 [7SE]
Dept. of State: refund passport processing fees and international travel costs as a result of unreasonable delays in passport application processing times (see H.R. 2745), H7434 [28JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot project on using educational assistance funds to defray training costs associated with purchasing certain franchise enterprises (see H.R. 4853), H16946 [19DE]
———enter into contracts with community health care providers to improve access to health care for veterans in highly rural areas (see H.R. 315), H123 [5JA]
———recodify certain educational assistance programs for members of the Reserve components (see H.R. 1102), H2957 [22MR]
———terminate administrative freeze on the enrollment into the health care system of veterans in the lowest priority category for enrollment (referred to as ``Priority 8'') (see H.R. 463), H514 [12JA]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (see H.R. 4104), H13413 [8NO]
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: permit cancellation of certain loans (see H.R. 680), H942 [24JA]
Disasters: provide funds to certain State and local governments to pay for utility costs resulting from provision of temporary housing units to Hurricane Katrina evacuees (see H.R. 858), H1271 [6FE]
Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see H.R. 1553), H6577 [15JN]
———establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (see H.R. 2295), H6111 [6JN]
———establish national screening program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps (see H.R. 1738), H11729 [17OC]
———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1064), H15208 [6DE]
———improve screening and treatment of cancers and provide survivorship services (see H.R. 2353), H5291 [16MY]
———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 28), H9277 [31JY]
———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1283), H7011 [22JN]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1399), H6956 [21JN]
———treat residents as Maryland or Virginia residents for purposes of obtaining hunting licenses (see H.R. 3213), H16834 [18DE]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 2380), H14157 [4DE]
———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 471), H1416 [8FE]
Education: establish an adolescent literacy program (see H.R. 2289), H9711 [3AU]
Employment: direct the Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Labor to conduct a joint study on fields of employment for which the greatest need for employees exists in various geographic areas (see H.R. 3646), H16950 [19DE]
———protect volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel responding to national emergencies from termination or demotion in their places of employment (see H.R. 1643), H3562 [18AP]
English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 769), H1151 [31JA]
———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), H2121 [1MR]
FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1125), H8834 (see H.R. 1125), H9053 [30JY]
Families and domestic relations: protect the religious freedom of providers of adoption or foster care services (see H.R. 289), H1896 [16FE]
———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]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H16950 [19DE]
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 2905), H9469 (see H.R. 2905), H9545 [1AU]
FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1108), H6235 [11JN]
———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 63), H672 [17JA]
FDIC: establish industrial bank holding company regulation (see H.R. 698), H986 [29JA]
Federal aid programs: extend availability of supplemental social services block grant funding (see H.R. 184), H116 [5JA]
Federal employees: establish certain protections for preference eligibles selected for involuntary geographic reassignment (see H.R. 728), H6181 [7JN]
FEMA: provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (see H.R. 920), H1413 [8FE]
Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H114 [5JA]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 861), H1565 [13FE]
———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 73), H1416 [8FE]
Floods: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in eastern Kansas (see H. Res. 544), H8822 [27JY]
Freedom of religion: protect right of elected and appointed officials to express their religious beliefs through public prayer (see H.R. 2104), H4415 [2MY]
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), H2401 [9MR]
Health: achieve a national health information infrastructure and increase the tax deduction for purchase of qualified health care information technology by medical care providers (see H.R. 1952), H6181 [7JN]
———improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H6577 [15JN]
———improve Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 1344), H2571 [14MR]
———intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2807), H9657 [2AU]
———make antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 971), H3017 [23MR]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 583), H2821 [21MR]
———prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (see H.R. 493), H571 [16JA]
———prohibit Federal funding or other assistance for mandatory human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs (see H.R. 1153), H3018 [23MR]
———promote the national recommendation of physical activity to kids, families, and communities across the U.S. (see H.R. 2045), H7657 [11JY]
———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), H6439 (see H.R. 506), H6476 [14JN]
———understand and comprehensively address inmate oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 3187), H8741 [26JY]
———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 3186), H8741 [26JY]
Health care professionals: expand the nurse student loan program, establish grant programs to address the nursing shortage, and provide for a nurse faculty pilot project (see H.R. 4001), H16835 [18DE]
———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1134), H8397 [24JY]
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 Rules: require all committees post recorded votes on their web sites within 48 hours (see H. Res. 231), H2400 [9MR]
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), H7435 [28JN]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3494), H10318 [7SE]
———extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1843), H14250 [5DE]
———improve interior enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3531), H12238 [30OC]
———improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 1355), H14157 [4DE]
———increase criminal penalties for certain removed aliens who illegally reenter the U.S. (see H.R. 3145), H12385 [31OC]
———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), H13203 [6NO]
———reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 938), H1414 [8FE]
———require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 19), H344 [10JA]
———require Federal contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 2508), H7203 [26JN]
———strengthen and enforce existing immigration laws (see H. Res. 351), H4754 [9MY]
———strengthen enforcement of laws and gain operational control over U.S. borders (see H.R. 2954), H9469 (see H.R. 2954), H9545 [1AU]
Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 758), H7433 [28JN]
———further competition in the insurance industry (see H.R. 1081), H1789 [15FE]
Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 1400), H4629 [8MY]
Iraq: require President to report on extent of progress of Iraqi cooperation with U.S. stability efforts, achieving security for its citizens, and denying terrorists a sanctuary (see H.R. 1062), H1787 [15FE]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6182 [7JN]
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve: adjust boundary of Barataria Preserve Unit (see H.R. 162), H2621 [15MR]
Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2852), H13296 [7NO]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 768), H1151 [31JA]
Law enforcement: improve efforts to reduce gang activity and violent crime (see H.R. 638), H1897 [16FE]
Louisiana Armed Services Veterans Post Office, New Orleans, LA: designate (see H.R. 2089), H4291 [1MY]
Medicaid: ensure beneficiary access to generic drugs by setting pharmacy reimbursement based on retail acquisition cost and to promote use of generic drugs (see H.R. 3140), H8396 [24JY]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1552), H9656 [2AU]
———coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 1588), H4754 [9MY]
———disapprove rule relative to coverage of the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in the treatment of anemia in cancer patients (see H.J. Res. 54), H12456 [1NO]
———ensure access to durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1845), H9276 [31JY]
———ensure and foster continued patient quality of care by establishing facility and patient criteria for long-term care hospitals (see H.R. 562), H1417 [8FE]
———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grants programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1078), H7656 [11JY]
———extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see H.R. 1459), H2399 [9MR]
———extend increased payments for ground ambulance services (see H.R. 2164), H6236 [11JN]
———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1926), H4754 [9MY]
———preserve beneficiary access to community cancer care (see H.R. 1190), H15414 [12DE]
———provide a moratorium on certain physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 1293), H4914 [10MY]
———provide for guaranteed issue of supplemental policies for disabled and renal disease beneficiaries upon initial enrollment (see H.R. 1282), H8618 [25JY]
———repeal competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services (see H.R. 3453), H16950 [19DE]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H8397 [24JY]
———require the sponsor of a prescription drug plan or an organization offering a Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plan to promptly pay submitted claims and prohibit inclusion of pharmacy information (see H.R. 1474), H5293 [16MY]
———restore certain treatment of ownership of oxygen equipment (see H.R. 621), H16834 [18DE]
———waive prescription drug program late enrollment penalty for certain newly eligible individuals, limit the amount of such penalty, and conduct a study on such penalty (see H.R. 2149), H7434 [28JN]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 1367), H2300 [7MR] (see H.R. 1424), H2397 [9MR]
Merchant marine industry: provide a monthly monetary benefit to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H8292 [23JY]
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]
Military Spouse Legacy Association, Inc.: establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor military spouses throughout history (see H.R. 3026), H13205 [6NO]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3333), H9654 [2AU]
Missing Children's Assistance Act: extend applicability to individuals determined to have a mental capacity less than 18 years of age (see H.R. 271), H1054 [30JA]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H4913 [10MY]
Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles (see H.R. 2927), H8398 [24JY]
National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 215), H12104 [25OC]
National Cemetery Administration: permit employees, volunteers, and veterans' service organizations that perform funeral honors to recite 13 steps for folding an U.S. flag if requested by family of the deceased (see H. Res. 783), H13205 [6NO]
National Guard: support (see H. Res. 542), H11029 [27SE]
National Guard Youth Challenge Program: exclude certain non-defense funds from the matching requirements (see H.R. 1034), H1564 [13FE]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 402), H5053 [15MY]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1157), H4753 [9MY]
National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 584), H9712 [3AU]
National Youth Court Month: encourage recognition (see H. Res. 576), H14158 [4DE]
Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 65), H5472 [17MY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 2762), H12739 [5NO]
———require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H16835 [18DE]
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]
Postal Service: discontinue practice of contracting out mail delivery services (see H. Res. 282), H11848 [22OC]
———recognize and honor military personnel serving overseas (see H. Res. 784), H16951 [19DE]
Public Health Service Act: revise and expand the drug discount program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 2606), H9276 [31JY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 980), H5927 [24MY]
Railroads: ensure competition, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes (see H.R. 2125), H4483 [3MY]
Research: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (see H.R. 322), H3695 [19AP]
SBA: improve the disaster loans program by creating a private disaster loan program (see H.R. 1044), H1667 [14FE]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: make payments to local governments in which entitlement land is located and provide transitional payments to entities previously entitled to payments (see H.R. 3058), H11395 [9OC]
Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 736), H1054 [30JA]
———extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 3584), H10624 [19SE]
———extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3584), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H15318 [11DE]
———extend State Children's Health Insurance Program, streamline enrollment under that program and Medicaid, and provide a healthy savings tax credit for purchase of children's health coverage (see H.R. 2147), H4485 [3MY]
———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 1380), H5293 [16MY]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H1471 [12FE]
Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 2750), H6661 [18JN]
Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2332), H14084 [15NO]
Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1524), H12156 [29OC]
———allow deduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 721), H1053 [30JA]
———allow deduction for qualified timber gains and modernize certain provisions applicable to timber real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1937), H5533 [21MY]
———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. 1110), H6439 (see H.R. 1110), H6476 [14JN]
———allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 3660), H16950 [19DE]
———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 943), H3777 [23AP]
———expand incentives for saving (see H.R. 2163), H4485 [3MY]
———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see H.R. 2578), H6109 [6JN]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1584), H5928 [24MY]
———extend certain tax benefits applicable to the Gulf Opportunity Zone (see H.R. 4312), H14492 (see H.R. 4312), H15207 [6DE]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2682), H6578 [15JN]
———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 743), H11070 [1OC]
———modify rules with respect to health savings accounts and medical savings accounts (see H.R. 2639), H8187 [19JY]
———permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 2138), H8187 [19JY]
———permit interest on federally guaranteed water, wastewater, and essential community facilities loans to be tax exempt in order to improve such facilities in rural areas (see H.R. 1959), H11639 [16OC]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H4753 [9MY]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 2116), H11316 [4OC]
———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), H11934 [23OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 1023), H11316 [4OC]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 211), H117 [5JA]
Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3232), H15209 [6DE]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H14084 [15NO]
———issue commemorative postage stamp to honor disabled veterans (see H. Con. Res. 176), H12385 [31OC]
———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 634), H1344 [7FE]
———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 1436), H14084 [15NO]
VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 663), H10625 [19SE]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: condemn actions resulting in damage (see H. Res. 680), H11029 [27SE]
Voitier, Doris: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient (see H. Res. 251), H4629 [8MY]
Waggonner, Joe D., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 752), H11728 [17OC]
Water pollution: reduce water pollution from recreational vessels (see H.R. 2550), H8835 (see H.R. 2550), H9053 [30JY]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 189), H1896 [16FE]
Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1014), H7011 [22JN]
World Diabetes Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 211), H12456 [1NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Animals: permit the sale of baby turtles as pets as long as the seller uses proven methods to effectively treat salmonella (see H.R. 924), H1413 [8FE]
Hurricanes: make emergency supplemental appropriations for Katrina recovery (see H.R. 2187), H4552 [7MY]
John `Marty' Thiels Southpark Station, Alexandria, LA: designate (see H.R. 4284), H14249 [5DE]
Louisiana: conveyance of certain Forest Service land (see H.R. 2186), H4552 [7MY]
Murphy A. Tannehill Post Office Building, Urania, LA: designate (see H.R. 3511), H10362 [10SE]
Robinson, Eddie G.: tribute (see H. Res. 362), H4416 [2MY]
Remarks
Amputees Across America (organization): tribute, E1578
Camp Claiborne, LA: anniversary of 101st Airborne Division, E1850
Quitman, LA: anniversary of Beech Springs Baptist Church, E1529
Smurfit Stone Container Corp.: tribute to Hodge, LA, paper mill for reaching two million hours of operation without an accident, E2110
Votes: position on missed, H11576
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H12381 [31OC]
Tributes
Brown, Joshua M., E1422
Cavanaugh, John R., E1672
King, Riley B. (BB), E1313
Ulrich, Laura E., E1528