LAMBORN, DOUG (a Representative from Colorado)
Amendments
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), H6291 [12JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), H6829 [20JN], H6945 [21JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2643), H7111, H7204 [26JN], H7247 [27JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), H8052 [18JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2641), H6698 [19JN]
Appointments
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, H6756 [20JN]
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]
———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1295), H7340 [27JN]
Air Force: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 207), H10319 [7SE]
``America'': anniversary of first use of name (see H. Res. 287), H4052 [24AP]
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 71), H1970 [27FE]
Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security discretionary spending (see H.R. 373, 374, 379), H573 [16JA]
———provide automatic continuing appropriations for the Government (see H.R. 3508), H11640 [16OC]
Armed Forces: extend eligibility for Federal TRIO programs to members of the Reserve components serving on active duty in support of contingency operations (see H.R. 3414), H11316 [4OC]
———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H10077 [4SE]
———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]
———tribute to 1st Battalion, 133d Infantry of the Iowa National Guard (see H. Res. 568), H8617 [25JY]
———tribute to Marines of Company M (``Mike Company'') of the 3d Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division (see H. Res. 541), H7776 [12JY]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 70), H15468 [13DE]
Border Patrol: request congressional pardon for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean (see H.R. 563), H1417 [8FE]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 230), H11935 [23OC]
Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H3279 [28MR]
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]
———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]
Bush, President: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 106), H1417 [8FE]
———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 106), H11640 [16OC]
Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H16835 [18DE]
Capital punishment: ensure the death penalty for terrorists (see H.R. 1914), H3559 [18AP]
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), H11776 [18OC]
———provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall (see H.R. 3315), H9653 [2AU]
Charlie Norwood Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA: designate (see H.R. 1808), H3359 [29MR]
Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2134), H4484 [3MY]
———require recipients of universal service support for schools and libraries to protect minors from commercial social networking websites and chat rooms (see H.R. 1120), H6828 [20JN]
———tribute to public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private entities providing services for foster children (see H. Res. 789), H12455 [1NO]
China, People's Republic of: condemn coercive abortion practices by the Communist Party (see H. Res. 705), H12022 [24OC]
China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 137), H7071 [25JN]
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]
Colorado: reduce risks to communities and water supplies from severe wildfires, especially in areas affected by insect infestations, and provide model legislation that may be applied to other States (see H.R. 3072), H7982 [17JY]
Colorado Rockies (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 816), H13522 [9NO]
Commission on Reforming Entitlement Spending: establish (see H.R. 489), H760 [18JA]
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), H10077 [4SE]
Congress: pledge faithful support to members of the Armed Forces serving in harm's way (see H.R. 511), H988 [29JA]
———prohibit inclusion of earmarks in conference reports that were not in the House- or Senate-passed bills (see H.R. 1733), H4914 [10MY]
———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 1359), H2243 [6MR]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 4133), H13522 [9NO]
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: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 699), H986 [29JA]
———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]
———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), H6735 [19JN]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 4157), H13858 [13NO]
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), H5472 [17MY]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction and family housing projects (see H.R. 22), H835 [22JA]
———prohibit sale of parts for F-14 fighter aircraft (see H.R. 1441), H2672 [19MR]
Dept. of HHS: authorize States to use John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program funds for private school tuition vouchers and public school transportation costs for foster children (see H.R. 4311), H14492 (see H.R. 4311), H15206 [6DE]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H13205 [6NO]
Dept. of Justice: develop a national strategy to eliminate illegal operations of certain international drug gangs (see H.R. 367), H7070 [25JN]
———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 3494), H10318 [7SE]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize Western States to select public lands within their borders in lieu of receiving payment for the sale of public lands lying within said States (see H.R. 3614), H10695 [20SE]
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 Transportation: require congressional approval of certain large loans (see H.R. 1181), H1895 [16FE]
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), H13296 [7NO]
———develop and implement a comprehensive program to reduce incidence of suicide among veterans (see H.R. 327), H2671 [19MR]
———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado region (see H.R. 1660), H4294 [1MY]
———establish an Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (see H.R. 1370), H2301 [7MR]
———establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (see H.R. 2818), H6955 [21JN]
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), H3477 [17AP]
Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building, Fort Collins, CO: designate (see H.R. 2570), H6007 [5JN]
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), H2821 [21MR]
Education: acknowledge importance of understanding U.S. history and recognizing the need to foster civic responsibility in all citizens (see H. Res. 641), H10364 [10SE]
FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1125), H10625 [19SE]
Families and domestic relations: support responsible fatherhood, promote marriage, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 268), H3279 [28MR]
FCC: 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), H11729 [17OC]
FDIC: establish industrial bank holding company regulation (see H.R. 698), H986 [29JA]
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]
Felix Sparks Post Office Building, Lakewood, CO: designate (see H.R. 4240), H14082 [15NO]
Feulner, Edwin J.: tribute (see H. Res. 250), H4294 [1MY]
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), H789 [19JA]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 273), H3401 [16AP]
Fire prevention: grant the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate forest fire protection compact (see H.R. 3050), H8618 [25JY]
Floyd Spence National Cemetery, Fort Jackson, SC: designate (see H.R. 4171), H14085 [15NO]
Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 2509), H5923 [24MY]
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: 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), H13205 [6NO]
Gerald R. Ford, Jr., Post Office Building, Vail, CO: designate (see H.R. 49), H343 [10JA]
Government: prevent shutdowns (see H.R. 3583), H10624 [19SE]
Government regulations: provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions (see H.R. 1314), H11316 [4OC]
Hamilton, Alexander: tribute (see H. Res. 54), H5929 [24MY]
Health: extend transitional medical assistance (TMA) and the abstinence education program (see H.R. 2432), H5620 [22MY]
———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]
Hesburgh, Theodore M.: tribute (see H. Res. 687), H11027 [27SE]
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: curtail the growth of Government programs (see H. Res. 14), H3364 [29MR]
———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 all committees post recorded votes on their web sites within 48 hours (see H. Res. 231), H4177 [25AP]
———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 786), H12740 [5NO]
———strengthen the point of order against the consideration of legislation that contains congressional earmarks (see H. Res. 284), H3362 [29MR]
Hunting and trapping: recognize hunters for their continued commitment to safety (see H. Con. Res. 193), H9711 [3AU]
Hyde, Henry J.: tribute (see H. Res. 843), H15209 [6DE]
Immigration: 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), H10320 [7SE]
———prohibit issuance of State driver's licenses or other government-issued photo identification to illegal aliens (see H.R. 4176), H13958 [14NO] (see H. Res. 800), H14085 [15NO]
———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), H2039 [28FE]
———strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (see H. Con. Res. 218), H11395 [9OC]
Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 1400), H3018 [23MR]
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), 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]
———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 895), H1343 [7FE]
Jamestown, VA: anniversary of settlement (see H. Con. Res. 117), H4051 [24AP]
Kennedy, D. James: tribute (see H. Res. 805), H13297 [7NO]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions unless the President certifies that the North Korean Government has met certain benchmarks (see H.R. 3650), H11395 [9OC]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 697), H943 [24JA]
Lebanon: express concern for democratic institutions and support for administration of justice upon those responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public figures opposing Syrian control (see H. Res. 548), H10626 [19SE]
Litvinenko, Alexander: express that fatal radiation poisoning raises significant concerns about potential involvement of the Russian Government and about security and proliferation of radioactive materials (see H. Con. Res. 154), H11549 [15OC]
Marine Corps: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 246), H13861 [13NO]
Mental health: provide for research on, and services for individuals with, post-abortion depression and psychosis (see H.R. 1457), H2399 [9MR]
Mesa Verde National Park: modify boundary (see H.R. 783), H8293 [23JY]
Middle East: call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah (see H. Res. 107), H2166 [5MR]
Military Order of the Purple Heart: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2244 [6MR]
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), H8835 (see H.R. 3026), H9053 [30JY]
Mining and mineral resources: facilitate reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 4011), H14158 [4DE]
Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles (see H.R. 2927), H10511 [18SE]
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), H13297 [7NO]
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 223), H4177 [25AP]
National Foster Parents Day: support (see H. Res. 179), H2957 [22MR]
National Guard: establish the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty (see H.R. 2090), H4488 [3MY]
———support (see H. Res. 542), H11935 [23OC]
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 Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 584), H9712 [3AU]
National Month of the Military Child: observance (see H. Res. 265), H3017 [23MR]
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]
NSF: establish a laboratory science pilot program (see H.R. 524), H2341 [8MR]
Omaha, NE: express condolences to victims and those affected by shootings at Westroads Mall and extend thanks to first responders (see H. Res. 856), H15316 [11DE]
Petroleum: streamline the process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of refineries (see H.R. 2471), H6332 [12JN]
Postal Service: recognize and honor military personnel serving overseas (see H. Res. 784), H13205 [6NO]
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]
Research: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (see H.R. 322), H435 [11JA]
Rocky Mountain Senior Games: anniversary (see H. Res. 290), H3362 [29MR]
Small business: extend current moratorium for complying with certain internal auditing control requirements (see H.R. 2727), H6438 (see H.R. 2727), H6475 [14JN]
———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 241), H10696 [20SE]
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), H11316 [4OC]
Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 581), H11316 [4OC]
Special days and holidays: recognize importance of Christmas and the Christian faith (see H. Res. 847), H14494 (see H. Res. 847), H15208 [6DE]
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), H5053 [15MY]
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), H13412 [8NO]
Taxation: allow exchange of like-kind property involving certain mutual ditch, reservoir, or irrigation company stock (see H.R. 1182), H1895 [16FE]
———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve for compensation paid during active military duty (see H.R. 1213), H1968 [27FE]
———exclude combat zone compensation of Armed Forces members from employment taxes (see H.R. 1085), H2166 [5MR]
———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), H3363 [29MR]
———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 2734), H6438 (see H.R. 2734), H6475 [14JN]
———make individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends permanent (see H.R. 2312), H11729 [17OC]
———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 1077), H1788 [15FE]
———permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts (see H.R. 418), H10320 [7SE]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H3561 [18AP]
———provide permanent relief for sales tax deduction, child credit, repeal of estate tax, and deduction for higher education expenses (see H.R. 411), H2957 [22MR]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 3497), H10319 [7SE]
———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 1366), H4914 [10MY]
———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals and replace it with an alternative tax individuals may choose (see H.R. 3818), H11490 [10OC]
———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1586), H3364 [29MR]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H11394 [9OC]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 510), H11639 [16OC]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H15208 [6DE]
Ten Commandments Commission: support goals (see H. Res. 598), H9468 (see H. Res. 598), H9544 [1AU]
Tutu, Desmond M.: tribute (see H. Res. 34), H8822 [27JY]
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]
United Kingdom: observe anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and commend role of William Wilberforce in such abolition (see H. Res. 158), H1564 [13FE]
University of Wyoming: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 384), H5533 [21MY]
Venezuela: respect a free and independent media and avoid censorship against media and freedom of expression (see H. Con. Res. 77), H2121 [1MR]
Veterans: improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes (see H.R. 797), H2671 [19MR]
———issue commemorative postage stamp to honor disabled veterans (see H. Con. Res. 176), H7852 [16JY]
———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 634), H2744 [20MR]
Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H. Res. 237), H11848 [22OC]
VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 663), H10625 [19SE]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: condemn actions resulting in damage (see H. Res. 680), H10901 [25SE]
Women: establish programs to decrease need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents (see H.R. 3192), H8741 [26JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H16949 [19DE]
Armed Forces: expand eligibility for veterans' mortgage life insurance to include members receiving specially adapted housing assistance from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 2697), H6403 [13JN]
Cemeteries and funerals: urge Americans and people of all nationalities to visit American cemeteries, memorials, and markers (see H. Res. 392), H4914 [10MY]
Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H16834 [18DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office in El Paso County, CO (see H.R. 3293), H9467 (see H.R. 3293), H9544 [1AU]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct feasibility study relative to long term water needs for the area served by the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project in Colorado (see H.R. 2277), H4913 [10MY]
———study suitability and feasibility of establishing a historic district to the Camp Hale on parcels of land in Colorado (see H.R. 3336), H9655 [2AU]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot program using a mobile processing unit to perform certain services (see H.R. 1863), H3473 [17AP]
———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado (see H.R. 295), H122 [5JA]
———improve processing of benefits claims (see H.R. 3047), H7851 [16JY]
———provide for automated processing of veterans disability compensation claims (see H.R. 1864), H3473 [17AP]
Olympic Games: support ideals and values of the Olympic Movement (see H. Res. 395), H4914 [10MY]
South Park National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3335), H9655 [2AU]
Veterans: increase assistance for veterans interred in cemeteries other than national cemeteries (see H.R. 2696), H6403 [13JN]
Letters
Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area Study Act: Chuck Cushman, American Land Rights Association, H4500 [7MY]
Lists
Eagle Scout award recipients, E238
Motions
Virginia: designate additional National Forest System lands as wilderness, establish the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, and develop trail plans for wilderness and scenic areas (H.R. 1011), H11907 [23OC]
Remarks
Air Force: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 207), H10490 [18SE]
Appropriations: making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), veto, H4216 [1MY]
Armed Forces: honor all Americans serving and condemn attack by broadcaster Rush H. Limbaugh III, on the integrity and professionalism of some of those Americans (H. Con. Res. 221), H11255 [4OC]
———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 63), H1691 [15FE]
Bailey, CO: tribute to law enforcement and emergency response agencies involved in hostage standoff at Platte Canyon High School, E2016
BLM: payment in lieu of taxes program funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, H7111, H7112 [26JN]
———prohibit issuance of regulations for commercial-scale leasing of oil shale, H7244 [27JN]
Budget: allocation of funds, H6817 [20JN]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced, H6816, H6817 [20JN]
Bureau of Reclamation: policy and administration account funding, H6698, H6700, H6701 [19JN]
Cemeteries and funerals: urge Americans and people of all nationalities to visit American cemeteries, memorials, and markers (H. Res. 392), H5655 [23MY]
Colorado: anniversary of legalized abortion, E855
———tribute to Eagle Scout Award recipients, E238
Colorado Springs, CO: anniversary of Living Word Ministries International Church, E1624
———tribute to the Springs Rescue Mission, E1513
Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, H10614 [19SE]
———provide transparency and integrity in the earmark process, H6383 [13JN], H10614 [19SE]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H8052, H8053 [18JY]
Corps of Engineers: Mississippi River and Tributaries Project funding, H6687 [19JN]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H10614 [19SE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for any action to expand boundaries or size of Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado, H6554 [15JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), H6291 [12JN], H6383 [13JN]
———Office of the Sec. and Executive Management funding, H6291 [12JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), H6896, H6945 [21JN]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in design and construction of an advanced water treatment plant facility and recycled water system in cooperation with San Juan Capistrano, CA (H.R. 1140), H4509 [7MY]
———authorize participation in Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System Pressurization and Expansion Project (H.R. 30), H4506 [7MY]
———conduct a feasibility study on implementing a water supply and conservation project in the Republican River Basin between lakes in Nebraska and Kansas (H.R. 1025), H4507 [7MY]
———conduct a study on groundwater resources in Alaska (H.R. 1114), H4508 [7MY]
———participate in design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for the project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired waters in the area of Oxnard, CA (H.R. 1737), H4505 [7MY]
———study feasibility of establishing the Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area in Washington and Oregon (H.R. 407), H4499 [7MY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H7227 [27JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2643), H7111, H7112 [26JN], H7227, H7244, H7247, H7248 [27JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to provide readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans through the use of mobile centers, H5676 [23MY]
———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado region (H.R. 1660), H5661 [23MY]
———improve outreach programs (H.R. 67), H5658 [23MY]
———provide certain improvements in the treatment of individuals with traumatic brain injuries (H.R. 2199), H5676 [23MY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, H12748 [6NO]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2642), H6554 [15JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), H8052, H8053 [18JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3043), conference report, H12748 [6NO]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2641), H6687, H6698, H6700, H6701 [19JN]
Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H6896 [21JN]
———modify global gag rule denying U.S. funds to overseas health clinics that use private monies to fund abortions to allow for the provision of contraceptives, H6896 [21JN]
Grand Teton National Park: modify boundaries to include land in the GT Park Subdivision (H.R. 1080), H4502 [7MY]
Inter-American Development Bank: provide that the Executive Director or the Alternate Executive Director may serve on the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors (S. 676), H6194 [11JN]
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H10143 [5SE]
McGuire, Thomas C.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Colorado Professor of the Year Award recipient, E2439
Medicare: require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (H.R. 4), H481
Middle East: withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority pending denouncement of terrorism, support of civil liberties, and recognition of Israel's right to exist, H6945 [21JN]
National Bible Week: observance, H12713 [5NO]
National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H7247, H7248 [27JN]
National Nurses Week: observance, E812
Native Americans: provide compensation to members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe for damage resulting from the Oahe Dam and Reservoir Project (H.R. 487), H4504 [7MY]
NAVSYS Corp.: Small Business Technology Council Tibbetts Award recipient, E2388
Olympic Games: support ideals and values of the Olympic Movement (H. Res. 395), H6192, H6193 [11JN]
Peterson AFB, CO: tribute to 302d Airlift Wing, E2301
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), H704 [18JA]
Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 2560), H6042
———prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 2564), H6042
Taxation: rates, H6817, H6818 [20JN]
Veterans: improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes (H.R. 797), H2781 [21MR]
———improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes (H.R. 797), concur in Senate amendments with amendments (H. Res. 855), H15263 [11DE]
Virginia: designate additional National Forest System lands as wilderness, establish the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, and develop trail plans for wilderness and scenic areas (H.R. 1011), motion to recommit, H11907 [23OC]
Votes: position on missed, H17
Wilderness areas: provide for use of motorized vehicles and equipment on designated lands when required in connection with an emergency involving the health and safety of persons, H11907 [23OC]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1148 [31JA], H11025 [27SE], H12737 [5NO]
Tributes
Allgood, Brian D., H1121 [31JA]
Balcon, Dane R., H10737 [24SE]
Bransby, Eric, E449
Chilton, Kevin P., E2263
Cole, Glynna, E1087
Dallanger, John, E814
DeBerry, Fisher, E783
Dobson, James and Shirley, E624
Graham, Mark A., E2271
Keating, Timothy J., E1825
Kehler, C. Robert, E2272
Keyes, Emily, H11009 [27SE]
Kramer, Lorne, E1022
May, Ron, E2290
Mixon, Robert W., E2264
Oswell, Scott A.M., E1773
Renuart, Victor E., Jr., E1823
Ruoff, Michael L., Jr., E1771
Smith, S. Jerrard, E239
Stafford, Wess, E1196
Wider, James C., Sr., E1159