LINDER, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia)
Appointments
Charlie Norwood funeral attendees, H1782 [15FE]
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), H1969 [27FE]
American Battlefield Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2933), H14157 [4DE]
Appropriations: provide automatic continuing appropriations for the Government (see H.R. 3508), H12104 [25OC]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 188), H8293 [23JY]
Armed Forces: 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), H9711 [3AU]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 70), H15468 [13DE]
Birnbaum, Jacob: tribute (see H. Res. 137), H3364 [29MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H1565 [13FE]
———simplify annual concurrent resolutions on the budget and budget for emergencies (see H.R. 1122), H2401 [9MR]
Cambodian-American Freedom Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 591), H9276 [31JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: call for continuation of congressional staff-led tours (see H. Res. 815), H14085 [15NO]
Cemeteries and funerals: provide legal protection against frivolous lawsuits directed at statutes prohibiting picketing at military and other funerals (see H.R. 1613), H2744 [20MR]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1398), H3018 [23MR]
Charlie Norwood Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA: designate (see H.R. 1808), H3359 [29MR]
China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 137), H14158 [4DE]
———support membership in the U.N. and other international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 250), H14158 [4DE]
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), H14251 [5DE]
Congress: pledge faithful support to members of the Armed Forces serving in harm's way (see H.R. 511), H1969 [27FE]
Congressional Budget Act: set a cap on allocated funds for earmarks (see H.R. 3738), H11249 [3OC]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 699), H2571 [14MR]
———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 724), H1053 [30JA]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 4157), H15318 [11DE]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1063), H1787 [15FE]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 137), H253 [9JA]
Criveanu, Theodor: Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority Righteous Among the Nations honoree for efforts to save Romanian Jews during the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 256), H13859 [13NO]
Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 3412), H9706 [3AU]
DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1154), H3363 [29MR]
Dept. of Defense: establish searchable database of names and citations of members of the Armed Forces and civilians awarded the Medal of Honor or other medals authorized for the military (see H.R. 3769), H11640 [16OC]
Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 1539), H2619 [15MR]
Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see H.R. 1838), H3360 [29MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a National Bio and Agrodefense Facility (see H.R. 1717), H3279 [28MR]
Dept. of Justice: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 3494), H10318 [7SE]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 1430), H2398 [9MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: enter into agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide free electronic filing of individual income tax returns (see H.R. 3457), H13960 [14NO]
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), H15414 [12DE]
———require honor guards participating in funerals of veterans in national cemeteries to offer families the option of having a 13-fold flag recitation (see H.R. 4781), H16832 [18DE]
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), H6956 [21JN]
Economy: increase minimum wage, improve access to health care coverage for employees of small businesses, and provide small business tax incentives (see H.R. 324), H251 [9JA]
Endangered Species Act: suspend provisions during periods of drought relative to agencies that manage Federal river basins that are located in regions affected by the drought (see H.R. 3847), H11638 [16OC]
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), H1471 [12FE]
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 2905), H7657 [11JY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 725), H11640 [16OC]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 12), H3401 [16AP]
Frank G. Lumpkin, Jr., Post Office Building, Columbus, GA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H4966 [14MY]
Georgia: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to wildfires (see H. Res. 828), H14083 [15NO]
Government: prevent shutdowns (see H.R. 3583), H11071 [1OC]
Health: improve oral health care for low-income individuals under the Maternal and Child Health Program and Medicaid and provide a tax credit to dentists for services provided to low-income individuals (see H.R. 2472), H12104 [25OC]
———prohibit Federal funding or other assistance for mandatory human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs (see H.R. 1153), H2744 [20MR]
———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]
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 all committees post recorded votes on their web sites within 48 hours (see H. Res. 231), H2400 [9MR]
———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 786), H13205 [6NO]
Human rights: express concern over use of human shields in violation of international humanitarian law and the law of war, including Hezbollah's embedding of its forces among civilians during the conflict with Israel (see H. Res. 125), H3279 [28MR]
Hyde, Henry J.: tribute (see H. Res. 843), H15739 [17DE]
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), H11395 [9OC]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3494), H10318 [7SE]
———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), H15209 [6DE]
———require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 19), H6404 [13JN]
———strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (see H. Con. Res. 218), H11029 [27SE]
———strengthen enforcement of laws and gain operational control over U.S. borders (see H.R. 2954), H15317 [11DE]
India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 607), H11172 [2OC]
International Commission of the International Tracing Service: express gratitude to member states on ratifying agreement to amend accords granting open access to vast Holocaust and other World War II related archives (see H. Res. 854), H15470 [13DE]
Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H670 [17JA]
Iran: encourage divestiture of current investments, prohibit future investments, and require disclosure to investors of information on such investments (see H.R. 1357), H3279 [28MR]
———end World Bank disbursements until the International Atomic Energy Agency certifies compliance with certain U.N. Security Council resolutions and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (see H. Con. Res. 235), H11639 [16OC]
———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 1400), H2672 [19MR]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2880), H7657 [11JY]
Iran Sanctions Act: expand and clarify the entities against which sanctions may be imposed (see H.R. 957), H3279 [28MR]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4488 [3MY]
———congratulate on chairing a U.N. committee for the first time (see H. Res. 624), H10940 [26SE]
———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 895), H1791 [15FE]
———support right to self defense in face of imminent nuclear or military threat from Syria (see H. Res. 674), H10756 [24SE]
———support upgrade in relationship with NATO to that of leading member of NATO's Mediterranean dialogue and to a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace (see H. Res. 235), H4754 [9MY]
Jamaal RaShard Addison Post Office Building, Lithonia, GA: designate (see H.R. 4203), H15318 [11DE]
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]
Jews: recognize anniversaries of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the Freedom Sunday Rally for Soviet Jewry in Washington, DC (see H. Res. 759), H11848 [22OC]
John Sidney `Sid' Flowers Post Office Building, Hinesville, GA: designate (see H.R. 3470), H11729 [17OC]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 697), H3279 [28MR]
Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Res. 18), H344 [10JA]
Middle East: call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah (see H. Res. 107), H2166 [5MR]
———express grave concern for Iran and Syria's continued and systematic violations of U.N. resolutions relative to Lebanon (see H. Res. 690), H13297 [7NO]
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), H14251 [5DE]
National Children and Families Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 62), H1970 [27FE]
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 223), H2302 [7MR]
National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 182), H11549 [15OC]
National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 866), H1472 [12FE]
National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 584), H9712 [3AU]
National Orthodontic Health Month: establish (see H. Res. 105), H2571 [14MR]
Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 65), H515 [12JA]
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]
NIH: provide for the issuance of bonds to benefit NIH (see H.R. 3434), H16835 [18DE]
Nuclear energy: establish an international regime for the assured supply of nuclear fuel and authorize contributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency to establish of a nuclear fuel bank (see H.R. 885), H3561 [18AP]
Pensions: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan (see H.R. 4061), H16835 [18DE]
Power resources: increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil (see H. Res. 12), H344 [10JA]
———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see H.R. 670), H942 [24JA]
Puerto Rico: recognize right to call a Constitutional Convention to exercise right of self-determination and establish mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision (see H.R. 1230), H3695 [19AP]
Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (see H. Res. 185), H10077 [4SE]
Research: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (see H.R. 322), H435 [11JA]
Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S: designate (see H.R. 27), H835 [22JA]
Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 2564), H8187 [19JY]
Social Security: extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 3584), H10624 [19SE]
———reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, expand child health care insurance coverage through tax fairness, and provide for a health care Federalism initiative (see H.R. 3888), H12104 [25OC]
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), H5053 [15MY]
Taxation: allow bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks to be treated as tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 2091), H11491 [10OC]
———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 16), H4205 [26AP]
———increase the time that taxpayers may use to make a tax-free exchange of like-kind property (see H.R. 3039), H7776 [12JY]
———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 2734), H6438 (see H.R. 2734), H6475 [14JN]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1112), H1892 [16FE]
———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 976), H1565 [13FE]
———reduce rates on distilled spirits (see H.R. 2488), H7071 [25JN]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 510), H670 [17JA]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H4914 [10MY]
Terrorism: improve and expedite assessment and determination of current and emerging chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats, and facilitate assessment and acquisition of countermeasures (see H.R. 1089), H1789 [15FE]
Treaties and agreements: urge International Commission of the International Tracing Service (ITS) to ratify Bonn Accords Treaty amendments to allow for open access to the Holocaust archives in Bad Arolsen, Germany (see H. Res. 240), H2486 [13MR]
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]
U.N. Security Council: charge Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide because of his call for the destruction of Israel (see H. Con. Res. 21), H790 [19JA]
United Parcel Service of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 375), H4486 [3MY]
Venezuela: uphold human rights and civil liberties (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1152 [31JA]
Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 634), H2957 [22MR]
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), H13959 [14NO]
Walter Carl Jordan, Jr., Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Albany, GA: designate (see H.R. 2899), H7491 [10JY]
Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins American Little League baseball team (see H. Res. 630), H10076 [4SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Taxation: repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H111 [5JA]
Twenty-First Century Water Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H115 [5JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H1793 [16FE]
Remarks
Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), consideration (H. Res. 574), H8681 [26JY]
Air Force: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 207), H10493
Armed Forces: oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 63), H1794 [16FE]
Charlie Norwood Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA: designate (H.R. 1808), H11876 [23OC]
Health: provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 3), H359 [11JA]
Minimum wage: level (H.R. 2), H269 [10JA]
Norwood, Charlie: tribute (H. Res. 159), H1616 [14FE]
Organ donation: clarify that kidney paired donation does not involve the transfer of a human organ for valuable consideration (H.R. 710), H2195 [6MR]
Parliamentary inquiry, H2863 [22MR], H4717 [9MY], H9254 [31JY], H9409 [1AU]
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), H9478 [1AU]
Taxation: prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax, H8681 [26JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H3775 [23AP], H14151 [4DE]
Tables
Adult stem cell research treatments, H359 [11JA]
Tributes
Norwood, Charlie, H2195 [6MR]