McHUGH, JOHN M. (a Representative from New York)
Amendments
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2643), H7072 [25JN], H7125 [26JN]
Appointments
Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H648 [17JA]
Conferee: H.R. 1585, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H14182 [5DE]
———H.R. 2082, intelligence services appropriations, H14132 [4DE]
U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, H5625 [23MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: continue and expand upon efforts to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other specialty crops and enhance competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 1600), H2743 [20MR]
———encourage owners and operators of certain privately-held land to make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States and tribal governments (see H.R. 2473), H8743 [26JY]
———establish regional dairy marketing areas to stabilize the price of milk and support the income of dairy producers (see H.R. 2766), H6660 [18JN]
Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (see H. Con. Res. 32), H15414 [12DE]
American Association for Cancer Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 448), H11029 [27SE]
American Red Cross: amend congressional charter to modernize governance structure and to enhance ability of the board of governors to support critical mission (see H.R. 1681), H3401 [16AP]
Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (see H.R. 3195), H8741 [26JY]
Animal Welfare Act: prohibit dog fighting ventures (see H.R. 3327), H9654 [2AU]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H2119 [1MR]
———ensure that domestic dog and cat fur is prohibited from being imported, exported, manufactured, sold, or advertised in the U.S. and require the labeling of all fur products under the Fur Products Labeling Act (see H.R. 891), H4051 [24AP]
———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), H7203 [26JN]
———support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see H.R. 1464), H7852 [16JY]
Archdiocese of New York: anniversary (see H. Res. 345), H4209 [30AP]
Armed Forces: 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), H2619 [15MR]
———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 579), H3185 [27MR]
———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 1439), H2399 [9MR]
———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service for members of the Ready Reserve in active Federal status or on active duty for significant periods (see H.R. 1428), H6439 (see H.R. 1428), H6476 [14JN]
———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (see H.R. 3780), H11394 [9OC]
———tribute to Marines of Company M (``Mike Company'') of the 3d Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division (see H. Res. 541), H7984 [17JY]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 70), H15468 [13DE]
Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4286), H15470 [13DE]
Aviation: improve air carrier passenger services (see H.R. 1303), H3185 [27MR]
Biggio, Craig: tribute (see H. Res. 501), H7012 [22JN]
Biomass Research and Development Act: include heating fuel produced from biomass in the definition of biobased fuel (see H.R. 3101), H8184 [19JY]
Blair, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 416), H5472 [17MY]
Border Patrol: request congressional pardon for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean (see H.R. 563), H759 [18JA]
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), H9657 [2AU]
Business and industry: coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development, strengthen manufacturing innovation and education programs, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. 255), H2436 [12MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates (see H.R. 3779), H11495 [12OC]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1398), H3018 [23MR]
Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 1520), H2570 [14MR]
Charles, Ray: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2781), H7783 [13JY]
Children and youth: ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2851), H11639 [16OC]
———improve health and well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers through the creation of a National Court Teams Resource Center (see H.R. 1082), H2244 [6MR]
———provide disadvantaged children with dental services (see H.R. 1781), H4914 [10MY]
Clarence L. Irving, Sr., Post Office Building, Jamaica, NY: designate (see H.R. 4826), H16833 [18DE]
Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 642), H1969 [27FE]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H14085 [15NO]
Communications Act: reform universal service provisions (see H.R. 2054), H5928 [24MY]
Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 964), H3695 [19AP]
Corps of Engineers: operate and maintain dispersal barriers to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species into the Great Lakes (see H.R. 553), H758 [18JA]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 699), H986 [29JA]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1063), H2166 [5MR]
———provide penalties for transporting the corpses of homicide victims across State lines with intent to prevent their use as evidence (see H.R. 3386), H10246 [6SE]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 137), H344 [10JA]
Curtiss, Glenn H.: tribute (see H. Res. 84), H1055 [30JA]
DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1154), H9468 (see H.R. 1154), H9545 [1AU]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend and enhance farm, nutrition, and community development programs (see H.R. 2144), H4484 [3MY]
———prohibit closure or relocation of county or local Farm Service Agency office pending completion of the next omnibus agriculture law (see H.R. 1649), H4553 [7MY]
———reauthorize conservation and energy programs and modify the operation and administration of these programs (see H.R. 1551), H3081 [26MR]
———reauthorize the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (see H.R. 1616), H2820 [21MR]
———Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program funding reform (see H.R. 292), H122 [5JA]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction and family housing projects (see H.R. 22), H515 [12JA]
Dept. of Education: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 701), H986 [29JA]
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), H5532 [21MY]
———provide grants for research, development, and demonstration projects on cellulosic ethanol and construct infrastructure to enable retail gas stations to dispense cellulosic ethanol (see H.R. 395), H1153 [31JA]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 1343), H4753 [9MY]
———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3334), H11549 [15OC]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H4051 [24AP]
———provide waivers relating to grants for preventive health measures with respect to breast and cervical cancers (see H.R. 1132), H2303 [7MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: implement Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and other registered traveler programs (see H.R. 1061), H1668 [14FE]
Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (see H.R. 644), H886 [23JA]
Dept. of Justice: provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see H.R. 1291), H3279 [28MR]
———provide grants for organizations to find missing adults (see H.R. 423), H1153 [31JA]
———require sex offenders to register online identifiers with the National Sex Offender Registry in order to protect users of social networking websites (see H.R. 719), H2744 [20MR]
———safeguard the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 2941), H7432 [28JN]
———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 3494), H10318 [7SE]
Dept. of the Interior: evaluate significance of the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse and study suitability and feasibility of inclusion as part of Women's Rights National Historical Park (see H.R. 3810), H11935 [23OC]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund (see H.R. 2895), H7430 [28JN]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see H.R. 2942), H8821 [27JY]
———repeal authority to enter into private tax collection contracts (see H.R. 695), H943 [24JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish enhanced process for funding veterans health care programs and standards for access to health care (see H.R. 1041), H3695 [19AP]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (see H.R. 4104), H13413 [8NO]
Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1727), H4294 [1MY]
———enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss (see H.R. 1198), H1967 [27FE]
Diseases: enhance public and health professional awareness and understanding of lupus and strengthen research efforts to identify the causes and cure of lupus (see H.R. 1192), H2303 [7MR]
———establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (see H.R. 2295), H4965 [14MY]
———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), H3724 [20AP]
———extend preventive-health and research programs for prostate cancer (see H.R. 2729), H7012 [22JN]
———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2166 [5MR]
———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 2210), H5055 [15MY]
———provide additional research into the chronic neurological condition hydrocephalus (see H. Con. Res. 74), H1895 [16FE]
———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1283), H2119 [1MR]
———support efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research (see H. Res. 470), H7012 [22JN]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1399), H9656 [2AU]
Dutch-American Friendship Day: establish (see H. Res. 89), H2122 [1MR]
E. Arthur Gray Post Office Building, Port Jervis, NY: designate (see H.R. 3196), H12455 [1NO]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 2380), H8121 [18JY]
———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 471), H2302 [7MR]
Education: expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, child abuse and neglect prevention, and early identification of developmental and health delays (see H.R. 2343), H6439 (see H.R. 2343), H6477 [14JN]
Electric power: revise the use of eminent domain authority for the construction of electric power lines (see H.R. 809, 810), H1209 [5FE]
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), H2341 [8MR]
FAA: exempt airports in economically depressed communities from matching grant obligations under the Airport Improvement Program (see H.R. 237), H344 [10JA]
———reform Essential Air Service Program (see H.R. 3004), H9469 (see H.R. 3004), H9545 [1AU]
———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1125), H6008 [5JN]
———suspend authority to eliminate, consolidate, deconsolidate, colocate, or plan for such activities relative to air traffic control facilities and services (see H.R. 2443), H6661 [18JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H11172 [2OC]
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: extend Milk Income Loss Contract Program at 45 percent payment rate and establish minimum price for Class I milk under Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 1583), H4967 [14MY]
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 2905), H7983 [17JY]
Federal aid programs: provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely distressed regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 3246), H9275 [31JY]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1073), H1788 [15FE]
———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see H.R. 985), H2401 [9MR]
———deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses (see H.R. 232), H344 [10JA]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1142), H3363 [29MR]
Federal Power Act: amend provisions relative to National Interest Transmission Corridors (see H.R. 829), H11934 [23OC]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 2169), H4485 [3MY]
Financial institutions: ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see H.R. 1537), H3400 [16AP]
———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), H343 [10JA]
Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (see H. Con. Res. 20), H836 [22JA]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 9), H7491 [10JY] (see H.J. Res. 12), H5929 [24MY]
Floyd Spence National Cemetery, Fort Jackson, SC: designate (see H.R. 4171), H13859 [13NO]
Food Stamp Act: strengthen (see H.R. 2129), H5473 [17MY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (see H.R. 3138), H8395 [24JY]
Foreign trade: amend trade laws to address import crises (see H.R. 708), H3279 [28MR]
———application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 1229), H10696 [20SE]
———prohibit import, export, and sale of goods made with sweatshop labor (see H.R. 1992), H5622 [22MY]
———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), H1151 [31JA]
Freedom of religion: protect right of elected and appointed officials to express their religious beliefs through public prayer (see H.R. 2104), H5055 [15MY]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H10370 [14SE]
Great Lakes: establish a collaborative protection program (see H.R. 1350), H9276 [31JY]
Hamilton, Alexander: tribute (see H. Res. 54), H760 [18JA]
Hampton, Lionel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H7777 [12JY]
Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program (see H.R. 1533), H2745 [20MR]
Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity and eating disorders (see H.R. 2677), H6405 [13JN]
———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]
———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), H2243 [6MR]
———prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (see H.R. 493), H571 [16JA]
———provide for community projects that will reduce the number of uninsured individuals (see H.R. 1683), H3079 [26MR]
———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 477), H2302 [7MR]
———support further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (see H. Con. Res. 163), H11549 [15OC]
Health care facilities: extend Federal Tort Claims Act coverage to all federally qualified community health centers (see H.R. 2270), H6009 [5JN]
Health care professionals: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1134), H5927 [24MY]
Homeless Assistance Act: consolidate housing assistance programs for homeless persons (see H.R. 840), H1669 [14FE]
Horne, Lena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 167), H7784 [13JY]
Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 464), H514 [12JA]
Hostelling International USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 249), H13523 [9NO]
Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 1520), H2570 [14MR]
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), H9656 [2AU]
———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), H8835 (see H.R. 1843), H9053 [30JY]
———improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (see H.R. 371), H341 [10JA]
———prohibit issuance of State driver's licenses or other government-issued photo identification to illegal aliens (see H.R. 4176), H13958 [14NO]
———withhold a portion of Federal highway construction and maintenance funds from States that issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants (see H.R. 4160), H13859 [13NO]
Insects: authorize resources for sustained research and analysis for colony collapse disorder affecting beehives or bee colonies (see H.R. 1709), H6008 [5JN]
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies: identify constraints encountered by nursing schools in admitting and graduating a sufficient number of nurses to meet health care needs (see H.R. 677), H2121 [1MR]
Insurance: allow employees of federally-qualified health centers to obtain health coverage (see H.R. 1518), H3364 [29MR]
———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), H1150 [31JA]
Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see H.R. 1514), H4051 [24AP]
———regulate over-the-counter trading of energy derivatives (see H.R. 594), H1272 [6FE]
Iran: encourage divestiture of current investments, prohibit future investments, and require disclosure to investors of information on such investments (see H.R. 1357), H8397 [24JY]
———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 1400), H2672 [19MR]
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]
Jamestown, VA: anniversary of settlement (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3696 [19AP]
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), H10077 [4SE]
Johnson, Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird): tribute (see H. Res. 553), H7982 [17JY]
Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2852), H10902 [25SE]
Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 800), H1208 [5FE]
Lake Placid, NY: anniversary of Winter Olympic Games (see H. Res. 521), H7339 [27JN]
Law enforcement: grant immunity from civil liability to any person who voluntarily notifies appropriate security personnel of suspicious activity believed to threaten transportation security (see H.R. 2291), H8618 [25JY]
———include State online sexual exploitation investigations in the list of those for which interception of communications is authorized (see H.R. 3811), H11640 [16OC]
———provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (see H.R. 365), H835 [22JA]
Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 4901), H16947 [19DE]
Lea, Tom: tribute (see H. Res. 519), H7202 [26JN]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H13523 [9NO]
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), H12385 [31OC]
———ensure individuals eligible for medical assistance continue to have access to prescription drugs (see H.R. 3700), H12385 [31OC]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H9654 [2AU]
———provide a screening and treatment program for prostate cancer in the same manner as is provided for breast and cervical cancer (see H.R. 2131), H4484 [3MY]
———provide funding to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 1279), H2487 [13MR]
Medicare: ensure access to durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1845), H12455 [1NO]
———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grants programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1078), H14157 [4DE]
———establish new, separate fee schedule areas for physicians' services in States with multiple fee schedule areas to improve physician geographic payment accuracy (see H.R. 2484), H7983 [17JY]
———extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see H.R. 1459), H2399 [9MR]
———extend eligibility period for ``Welcome to Medicare'' physical examination and eliminate coinsurance for screening mammography and colorectal cancer screening tests (see H.R. 3042), H8398 [24JY]
———impose moratorium on use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Program (see H.R. 4105), H16835 [18DE]
———preserve beneficiary access to community cancer care (see H.R. 1190), H4914 [10MY]
———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see H.R. 2860), H7201 [26JN]
———provide a moratorium on certain physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 1293), H2303 [7MR]
———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 3282), H10902 [25SE]
———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H12739 [5NO]
———provide for guaranteed issue of supplemental policies for disabled and renal disease beneficiaries upon initial enrollment (see H.R. 1282), H2487 [13MR]
———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), H5473 [17MY]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H5927 [24MY]
———restore certain treatment of ownership of oxygen equipment (see H.R. 621), H1272 [6FE]
———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1105), H3018 [23MR]
Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see H.R. 687), H2341 [8MR]
———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), H7982 [17JY]
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments: anniversary (see H. Res. 808), H13412 [8NO]
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]
Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2), H109 [5JA]
Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles (see H.R. 2927), H10018 [4AU]
National Cancer Research Month: designate (see H. Res. 448), H11029 [27SE]
National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 215), H12104 [25OC]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 119), H1152 [31JA]
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 85), H5622 [22MY]
National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 182), H11549 [15OC]
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), H4176 [25AP]
———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger women (see H.R. 715), H11171 [2OC]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 138), H8187 [19JY]
National Month of the Military Child: observance (see H. Res. 265), H3017 [23MR]
National School Lunch Act: permit simplified summer food programs to be carried out in all States and by all service institutions (see H.R. 1740), H4205 [26AP]
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act: provide additional staff and oversight of funds to carry out the Act (see H.R. 1239), H3018 [23MR]
Native Americans: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 2762), H6957 [21JN]
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]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 1638), H2955 [22MR] (see H.R. 3543), H10433 [17SE]
Northern Border Economic Development Commission: establish (see H.R. 1548), H2620 [15MR]
Northern Ireland: honor anniversary of first integrated school and further encourage desegregation of schools and teacher training colleges (see H. Res. 692), H11028 [27SE]
———reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 222), H2302 [7MR]
———support new power-sharing Government (see H. Res. 482), H6736 [19JN]
Nuclear energy: enhance management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste and ensure expansion of clean nuclear power to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance domestic energy security (see H.R. 3358), H11029 [27SE]
Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (see H.R. 1764), H8821 [27JY]
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 257), H6236 [11JN]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 291), H3725 [20AP]
Percy Sutton Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 954), H2401 [9MR]
Power resources: express need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio (see H. Con. Res. 153), H5621 [22MY]
———facilitate development of markets for alternative fuels and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection (see H.R. 547), H1211 [5FE]
———protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (see H.R. 1252), H2038 [28FE]
———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see H.R. 670), H1969 [27FE]
Product safety: require inclusion of warning labels on Internet and catalogue advertising of certain toys and games (see H.R. 1893), H6439 (see H.R. 1893), H6476 [14JN]
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), H9657 [2AU]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 980), H3185 [27MR]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 307), H3475 [17AP]
Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 715), H11316 [4OC]
Robert Merrill Postal Station, New Rochelle, NY: designate (see H.R. 2778), H6734 [19JN]
SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (see H.R. 731), H1054 [30JA]
Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 1783), H3778 [23AP]
———establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2032), H4915 [10MY]
Ships and vessels: require exchange of ballast water or alternative ballast water management methods prior to entry into any port within the Great Lakes (see H.R. 801), H1209 [5FE]
Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 241), H2486 [13MR]
———provide support for small business concerns (see H.R. 2133), H4484 [3MY]
Small Business Investment Act: reauthorize and expand the New Markets Venture Capital Program (see H.R. 1719), H5622 [22MY]
Social Security: disregard State annuities paid to blind veterans in the determination of SSI benefits (see H.R. 649), H941 [24JA]
———enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 3046), H8398 [24JY]
———extend moratorium on implementation of a rule on Federal-State financial partnership under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program and finalization of graduate medical education rule (see H.R. 3533), H10902 [25SE]
———reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 3269), H9469 (see H.R. 3269), H9546 [1AU]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H113 [5JA]
Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 2750), H6661 [18JN]
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 1389), H2301 [7MR]
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]
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 deduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 721), H1053 [30JA]
———allow deduction for real property taxes on the principal residences to all individuals whether or not they itemize other deductions (see H.R. 3726), H11495 [12OC]
———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), H4967 [14MY]
———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 397), H2400 [9MR]
———allow reimbursement from flexible spending accounts for certain dental procedures (see H.R. 3109), H11548 [15OC]
———application of installment sales treatment to property acquired for conservation purposes by a State or local government or certain tax-exempt organizations (see H.R. 1135), H1893 [16FE]
———eliminate marriage penalty on the deduction for interest on student loans (see H.R. 1556), H2620 [15MR]
———equalize income exclusion of employer-provided parking and transit benefits and provide a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 1475), H2435 [12MR]
———establish financial security accounts for the care of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 2370), H6661 [18JN]
———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 943), H1414 [8FE]
———exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees and Armed Forces members on active duty under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 2363), H6182 [7JN]
———exclude from gross income amounts received on the sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 1720), H3183 [27MR]
———exclude from gross income certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the U.S. (see H.R. 1974), H7490 [10JY]
———expand expensing for small business (see H.R. 1797), H4294 [1MY]
———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 2470), H5922 [24MY]
———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see H.R. 2578), H7657 [11JY]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1584), H9710 [3AU]
———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 197), H945 [24JA]
———extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (see H.R. 550), H1211 [5FE]
———extend the new market tax credit (see H.R. 2075), H4488 [3MY]
———improve and extend certain energy-related tax incentives (see H.R. 1385), H3562 [18AP]
———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 549), H945 [24JA]
———increase and extend the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction (see H.R. 539), H1417 [8FE]
———increase damages, fines, and penalties for unauthorized inspection or disclosure of returns and return information (see H.R. 779), H2401 [9MR]
———increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 2588), H7012 [22JN]
———make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the energy credit (see H.R. 2298), H5473 [17MY]
———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1304), H4293 [1MY]
———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 743), H1149 [31JA]
———make permanent the qualified tuition deduction (see H.R. 686), H943 [24JA]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1576), H11028 [27SE]
———modify rules relative to clean energy renewable bonds (see H.R. 1821), H5928 [24MY]
———modify the rehabilitation credit and the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1043), H5927 [24MY]
———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), H6331 [12JN]
———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 2287), H8187 [19JY]
———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings (see H.R. 1888), H3474 [17AP]
———provide an exemption from the harbor maintenance tax for certain commercial cargo loaded or unloaded at U.S. ports in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System (see H.R. 981), H2571 [14MR]
———provide credits for the installation of wind energy property, including by rural homeowners, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses (see H.R. 1772), H4051 [24AP]
———provide for a recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices (see H.R. 2305), H6112 [6JN]
———provide for deductibility of medical expenses by individuals (see H.R. 636), H1417 [8FE]
———provide for tax-exempt qualified small issue bonds to finance agricultural processing property (see H.R. 2110), H8187 [19JY]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1112), H1892 [16FE] (see H.R. 2253), H5473 [17MY]
———provide rate parity for open-loop and closed-loop biomass facilities under the renewable fuels tax credit (see H.R. 2742), H6576 [15JN]
———repeal certain limitations on expensing certain property and allow taxpayers to elect shorter recovery periods for purposes of determining the deduction for depreciation (see H.R. 1250), H2038 [28FE]
———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1586), H2957 [22MR]
———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 1194), H3363 [29MR]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 1023), H5532 [21MY]
———restore, make permanent, and increase amount of exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 1840), H4967 [14MY]
———treat certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 2280), H5473 [17MY]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H4205 [26AP]
Telephones: eliminate automatic removal of telephone numbers on the Federal ``do-not-call'' registry (see H.R. 3541), H11495 [12OC]
———prohibit deceptive altering or disguising of caller identification on outbound telephone calls (see H.R. 251), H435 [11JA]
Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 741), H1149 [31JA]
Trade Act: modify Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 910), H2121 [1MR]
Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see H.R. 278), H344 [10JA]
Veterans: expand and make permanent the benefit for governmental markers for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries (see H.R. 358), H1416 [8FE]
Vietnam: call for release of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience (see H. Res. 243), H3478 [17AP]
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]
Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 260), H1896 [16FE]
Water pollution: reduce water pollution from recreational vessels (see H.R. 2550), H10511 [18SE]
Wildlife: establish a global animal information network for surveillance to combat the threat of emerging diseases that involve wild animals (see H.R. 1405), H2340 [8MR]
Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1014), H2487 [13MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture: promote use of anaerobic digesters by agricultural producers and rural small businesses to produce renewable energy and improve environmental quality (see H.R. 3044), H7783 [13JY]
Armed Forces: continue payment of certain bonuses to members deceased, retired, or separated from service due to combat-related injuries to which they were previously entitled (see H.R. 4334), H14493 (see H.R. 4334), H15207 [6DE]
Clean Air Act: reduce mercury, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide emissions (see H.R. 3989), H12155 [29OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: amend wetlands reserve program to exclude from enrollment land subject to a State or local set-back requirement unless it is determined that enrollment is essential to restore or preserve wetlands (see H.R. 2841), H7010 [22JN]
Dept. of the Interior: require at least one public hearing in surrounding community where land is requested to be taken into trust for an Indian tribe (see H.R. 3787), H11394 [9OC]
Iraq: making supplemental appropriations for defense and reconstruction and require the President to request additional funding after certifying Iraq has made progress in meeting certain performance measures (see H.R. 775), H1151 [31JA]
Rural areas: provide job creation and assistance (see H.R. 2442), H5621 [22MY]
Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 3515), H10362 [10SE]
———allow full deductibility of health insurance costs of individuals (see H.R. 3516), H10362 [10SE]
———provide credit for farmers' investments in value-added agriculture (see H.R. 2658), H6235 [11JN]
———provide that distributions from certain retirement plans are not included in gross income if used to pay long-term care insurance premiums (see H.R. 3517), H10362 [10SE]
———suspend Federal excise tax on highway motor fuels when the average U.S. retail gasoline price is over a certain dollar amount per gallon (see H.R. 1569), H2671 [19MR]
Telecommunications: bridge the digital divide in rural areas (see H.R. 3428), H9707 [3AU]
Tobacco products: make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable (see H.R. 2932), H7432 [28JN]
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act: improve (see H.R. 3662), H10901 [25SE]
Letters
Mercury, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide emissions reduction: Brian L. Houseal, Adirondack Council, E2267
———Neil F. Woodworth and Marisa Tedesco, Adirondack Mountain Club (organization), E2266
Remarks
Agriculture: establish regional dairy marketing areas to stabilize the price of milk and support the income of dairy producers (H.R. 2766), E1323
———promote use of anaerobic digesters by agricultural producers and rural small businesses to produce renewable energy and improve environmental quality (H.R. 3044), E1522
Armed Forces: improve management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members receiving medical care in an outpatient status (H.R. 1538), H3208 [28MR]
———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 63), H1531 [13FE]
Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission: establish (H.R. 1520), H10713
Chaumont, NY: tribute to Lyme Central School girls' soccer team, E2649
Chazy, NY: tribute to Chazy Central Rural School boys' soccer team, E2651
———tribute to Chazy Central Rural School girls' soccer team, E2649
Clean Air Act: reduce mercury, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide emissions (H.R. 3989), E2265
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), H5133 [16MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), conference report, H15346 [12DE]
Dept. of the Interior: require at least one public hearing in surrounding community where land is requested to be taken into trust for an Indian tribe (H.R. 3787), E2095
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2643), H7125, H7126 [26JN]
EPA: Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET) program funding, H7125, H7126 [26JN]
Federal aid programs: provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely distressed regions in the U.S. (H.R. 3246), H10382
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend to establish a procedure for authorizing certain electronic surveillance (H.R. 3356), H9691 [3AU]
Hammond, NY: tribute to Howard Central School District girls' basketball team, E1057
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), H4884 [10MY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), conference report, H15428 [13DE]
———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H15428 [13DE]
Parliamentary inquiry, H4881 [10MY]
Plattsburgh State University: tribute to women's hockey team, E1224
Rural areas: provide job creation and assistance (H.R. 2442), E1118
Social Security: reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program, E1990
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission: establish (H.R. 1389), H10716
State University of New York at Oswego: tribute to men's ice hockey team, E889
Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (H.R. 3515), E2209
———allow full deductibility of health insurance costs of individuals (H.R. 3516), E2209
———provide credit for farmers' investments in value-added agriculture (H.R. 2658), E1258
———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), Senate amendments, E1990
———provide that distributions from certain retirement plans are not included in gross income if used to pay long-term care insurance premiums (H.R. 3517), E2209
Telecommunications: bridge the digital divide in rural areas (H.R. 3428), E1738
Votes: position on missed, H9643
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act: improve (H.R. 3662), E1972
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H510 [12JA], H10622 [19SE]
Tributes
Brewer, Judith, E899
Giambastiani, Edmund P., Jr., E1560
Whitmore, David B., E1541