TANCREDO, THOMAS G. (a Representative from Colorado)
Amendments
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), H6236 [11JN], H6332 [12JN], H6466, H6468 [14JN], H6493, H6494 [15JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), H6736 [19JN], H6916, H6918 [21JN]
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3093), H8295 [23JY]
Appointments
Charlie Norwood funeral attendees, H1782 [15FE]
Articles and editorials
Empowering the Democratic Opposition in Iran, Dick Armey, Hill (publication), E1647
Shunning of a State, Chen Shui-bian, Washington (DC) Post, E1056
Soldier ``Would Have Been Best Father''—Medic Dies in Iraq, Was Set To Fly Home for Birth of 1st Child, Hector Gutierrez, Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News, E1161
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]
Arab League: urge acknowledgment of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and increase efforts to stop such genocide (see H. Con. Res. 7), H3778 [23AP]
Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4286), H15215 [10DE]
Border Patrol: request congressional pardon for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean (see H.R. 563), H759 [18JA]
———request Presidential commute of sentences for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean to time served (see H. Con. Res. 267), H15318 [11DE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H119 [5JA]
———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-as-you-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1121), H2401 [9MR]
———simplify annual concurrent resolutions on the budget and budget for emergencies (see H.R. 1122), H2401 [9MR]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 44), H7012 [22JN]
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), H3696 [19AP]
———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on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 106), H7341 [27JN]
Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H15412 [12DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates (see H.R. 3779), H11495 [12OC]
China, People's Republic of: call for release from custody Huseyin Celil and the children of Rebiya Kadeer and refrain from further cultural and religious suppression against Uyghur people (see H. Res. 497), H6735 [19JN]
———condemn coercive abortion practices by the Communist Party (see H. Res. 705), H11935 [23OC]
China, Republic of: continue to make defense articles and services available in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (see H. Res. 676), H10901 [25SE]
———lift restrictions on U.S. visits by elected officials and strengthen foreign policy dialogue (see H. Con. Res. 136), H4292 [1MY]
———negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 137), H4915 [10MY]
———support membership in the U.N. and other international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 250), H13412 [8NO]
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: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H16834 [18DE]
———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]
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: block acquisition of minority interest in 3Com Corp., by Bain Capital, LLC and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (see H. Res. 730), H11848 [22OC]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H3401 [16AP]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 1673), H3017 [23MR]
Courts: prevent inappropriate litigation against the U.S. (see H.R. 2250), H8121 [18JY]
———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]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 137), H344 [10JA]
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 HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H13860 [13NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: enter into an agreement with the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (see H.R. 1333), H2822 [21MR]
Dept. of Justice: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 3494), H10318 [7SE]
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]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize a major medical facility project in Denver, CO (see H.R. 1323), H2401 [9MR]
———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado (see H.R. 295), H122 [5JA]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (see H.R. 4104), H13413 [8NO]
Dink, Hrant: condemn murder of Turkish journalist (see H. Res. 102), H14085 [15NO]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1399), H5532 [21MY]
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), H10077 [4SE]
English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 769), H2571 [14MR]
———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), H1669 [14FE]
FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1125), H2621 [15MR]
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 2905), H7657 [11JY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit obligating funds for appropriations earmarks included only in congressional reports (see H.R. 631), H2341 [8MR]
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: 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), H2165 [5MR]
Fire prevention: grant the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate forest fire protection compact (see H.R. 3050), H8618 [25JY]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 861), H10939 [26SE]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 12), H6236 [11JN]
Foreign countries: impose travel and other restrictions on heads of state of countries that are state sponsors of terrorism who are attending events at the U.N. in New York, NY (see H.R. 3898), H11776 [18OC]
France: congratulate Nicolas Sarkozy on election as President (see H. Res. 379), H5623 [22MY]
Garang de Mabior, John: tribute (see H. Res. 98), H2039 [28FE]
Gerald R. Ford, Jr., Post Office Building, Vail, CO: designate (see H.R. 49), H343 [10JA]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H10077 [4SE]
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), H2303 [7MR]
Health: prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (see H.R. 493), H571 [16JA]
———prohibit Federal funding or other assistance for mandatory human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs (see H.R. 1153), H1969 [27FE]
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), H14157 [4DE]
House of Representatives: constitutional amendment on basing apportionment on number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 6), H10626 [19SE]
———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]
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), H1210 [5FE]
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), H4176 [25AP]
———enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security (see H. Res. 499), H7071 [25JN]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3494), H10318 [7SE]
———improve interior enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3531), H10369 [14SE]
———prohibit issuance of State driver's licenses or other government-issued photo identification to illegal aliens (see H.R. 4176), H13958 [14NO]
———provide that States and local political subdivisions are not preempted from immigration-related laws and ordinances that do not directly conflict with Federal immigration laws (see H. Con. Res. 204), H10757 [24SE]
———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), H1791 [15FE]
———require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 19), H2621 [15MR]
———strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (see H. Con. Res. 218), H11395 [9OC]
———support State and local government actions to discourage illegal immigration and enact legislation to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions (see H. Con. Res. 83), H2437 [12MR]
———suspend visa waiver program until certain entry-exit control requirements are met (see H.R. 1342), H6331 [12JN]
———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]
Immigration and Nationality Act: provide for no preemption of certain State and local laws regarding employment eligibility verification requirements (see H.R. 3612), H10940 [26SE]
India: address ongoing problem of untouchability (see H. Con. Res. 139), H5622 [22MY]
Iran: encourage divestiture of current investments, prohibit future investments, and require disclosure to investors of information on such investments (see H.R. 1357), H2243 [6MR]
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]
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), H7983 [17JY]
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), H10900 [25SE]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 697), H4966 [14MY]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 768), H2571 [14MR]
Medicare: extend reasonable cost contracts (see H.R. 1990), H6439 (see H.R. 1990), H6476 [14JN]
Menotti, Gian Carlo: honor life and accomplishments and recognize success of Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, SC (see H. Con. Res. 68), H3279 [28MR]
Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening program (see H.R. 2387), H5471 [17MY]
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]
Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Res. 18), H253 [9JA]
Military Order of the Purple Heart: extend eligibility for associate membership to the spouse and siblings of Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 1119), H1892 [16FE]
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 223), H2302 [7MR]
National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 2670), H6330 [12JN]
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]
Olympic Games: support ideals and values of the Olympic Movement (see H. Res. 395), H4914 [10MY]
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]
Power resources: promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (see H.R. 370), H1969 [27FE]
Public lands: provide funding to carry out restoration activities on Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Depts. of the Interior or Agriculture (see H.R. 1463), H2400 [9MR]
Reeves, Eric: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H12455 [1NO]
Research: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (see H.R. 322), H3777 [23AP]
Rocky Mountain Senior Games: anniversary (see H. Res. 290), H3362 [29MR]
Russia: withdraw military forces, armaments, and ammunition stockpiles from Moldova (see H. Res. 457), H6007 [5JN]
Schools: prohibit from receiving Federal funds if the school prevents a student from displaying or wearing in a respectful manner a representation of the U.S. flag (see H.R. 3659), H13861 [13NO]
Social Security: invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (see H.R. 219), H3476 [17AP]
Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 2750), H6661 [18JN]
Sudan: establish a program to assist Sudanese refugees in the U.S. known as the ``Lost Boys and Lost Girls of Sudan'' to voluntarily return to southern Sudan to assist in reconstruction efforts (see H.R. 3054), H8293 [23JY]
———identify companies that conduct business operations in Sudan and prohibit U.S. Government contracts with such companies (see H.R. 180), H1472 [12FE]
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), H11250 [3OC]
Taxation: constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 16), H9469 (see H.J. Res. 16), H9546 [1AU]
———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1304), H7340 [27JN]
———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 1366), H3696 [19AP]
———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1586), H10076 [4SE]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H111 [5JA]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 1023), H11316 [4OC]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 510), H1153 [31JA]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H8743 [26JY]
Treaties and agreements: express that the U.S. should not engage in the construction of a NAFTA Superhighway System or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada (see H. Con. Res. 40), H1897 [16FE]
U.N.: object to funding of Durban Review Conference using regular budget (see H. Res. 879), H16951 [19DE]
U.S. Commission To Monitor Slavery and Its Eradication in Sudan: establish (see H.R. 3844), H11638 [16OC]
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), H3081 [26MR]
Venezuela: uphold human rights and civil liberties (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1152 [31JA]
Veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp to honor disabled veterans (see H. Con. Res. 176), H7339 [27JN]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: condemn actions resulting in damage (see H. Res. 680), H10901 [25SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Institute in Taiwan: require Senate confirmation of director (see H.R. 1390), H2301 [7MR]
Border Patrol: request Presidential pardon for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean (see H. Con. Res. 37), H759 [18JA]
China, Republic of: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 73), H1895 [16FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: approve a rule relative to employers who receive a ``no-match'' letter from SSA (see H.R. 3950), H11934 [23OC]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service to respond to violations of regulations on the management, use, and protection of public lands (see H.R. 1484), H2436 [12MR]
Dietz, Danny P.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4927), H16948 [19DE]
Discrimination: provide for equal protection of the law and to prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 2100), H4292 [1MY]
Education: strengthen high school teaching of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization (see H. Con. Res. 36), H759 [18JA]
English language: constitutional amendment to establish as official language of U.S. (see H.J. Res. 19), H759 [18JA]
Foreign policy: encourage Federal, State, and municipal governments, universities, companies, and other U.S. institutions, and all Americans to divest from companies that do business with Sudan (see H. Res. 164), H1668 [14FE] (see H. Res. 449), H5927 [24MY]
Foreign trade: require additional tariffs on products of any nonmarket economy country until certified as a market economy country, and deposit amounts generated from such tariffs into the Social Security trust funds (see H.R. 571), H759 [18JA]
Immigration: reform (see H.R. 4192), H14080 [15NO]
———repeal exemption from harboring sanctions for alien volunteers of certain religious organization (see H.R. 2308), H4966 [14MY]
———require use of DNA testing for purposes of confirming a biological relationship (see H.R. 3860), H11638 [16OC]
International Olympic Committee: allow the Republic of China to participate in 2008 Summer Olympics under the national name, flag, and anthem of its own choosing (see H. Con. Res. 170), H6577 [15JN]
Israel: support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 171), H6827 [20JN]
Sudan: establish a student loan forgiveness program for members of the Sudanese Diaspora to enable them to return to southern Sudan to contribute to reconstruction efforts (see H.R. 2023), H4050 [24AP]
War on Radical Islam Bonds: issue (see H.R. 3266), H9275 [31JY]
Remarks
Armed Forces: oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 63), H1656 [14FE]
Barter, Zachary: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1138
Border Patrol: prohibit funding to enforce judgment against agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean, H8486 [25JY]
Brown, Karen: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E840
Brune, Krista: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1137
Burma: human rights violations, E907
Chapman, Duane (Dog): efforts of the Mexican government to extradite, H3168 [27MR]
Chen Shui-Bian: travel restrictions in Mexico for the President of the Republic of China, E164
China, Republic of: accord membership in WHO and other international organizations, E901
———anniversary of the 228 incident, E410
———encourage U.S. support of membership to U.N. under national name, E1809
———lift restrictions on U.S. visits by elected officials and strengthen foreign policy dialogue (H. Con. Res. 136), H8870
———oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law, E546
———prohibit funding to enforce restrictions on U.S. officials from communicating with Taiwanese counterparts, H6916, H6917 [21JN]
Crapo, Carolyn: Amgen Inc., Award for Science Teaching Excellence recipient, E1025
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), H6466, H6468, H6469 [14JN]
Dept. of State: discontinue issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas to citizens of countries that refuse to accept deported nationals, H6918 [21JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), H6916, H6917, H6918 [21JN]
Immigration: prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information on an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H6468, H6469 [14JN]
———prohibit implementation of the visa waiver program, H6466 [14JN]
Junior Achievement of Rocky Mountain, Inc.: tribute, E2260
Khader, Shana: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1136
Kuenker, Amy: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1134
Leek, Casey: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1133
Luu, Annie: tribute to participation in EPA P3 (People, Prosperity, and the Planet) student design competition, E839
McDonald, Morgan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E987
National Association for Black Veterans: tribute, E2013
NumbersUSA Action (organization): anniversary, E933
Rose, Amber: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E985
Rothschild, Sigmund: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1131
Schmidt, Pam: Amgen Inc., Award for Science Teaching Excellence recipient, E1024
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3093), H8486 [25JY]
Shaban, Kamleh: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1129
Spier, Patsy: FBI Office for Victim Assistance Strength of the Human Spirit Award and Dept. of Justice Special Courage Award recipient, E903
Uyechi, Daniel: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E2524
Van Tyne, Daria: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1128
Waples, Robert: American Ambulance Association Star of Life Award recipient, E1001
World War II: tribute to 709th Army Battalion, E1879
Yavich, Roman: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1127
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H3182 [27MR]
Tributes
Adair, Madeline, E1795
Arnold, Brooke, E1797
Arnold, Elizabeth, E1800
Balogh, Evan, E1801
Barnhill, Joshua, E1796
Barthel, Krista, E1811
Baum, Ryan J., E1161
Bedinger, Samantha, E1812
Borgsmiller, Joshua, E1814
Brasher, Chase, E1816
Bresnick, Joshua, E1817
Burke, William, Jr., E1375
Buxo, Zachary, E1819
Byrne, Doug, E673
Cain, Jackson, E1845
Carter, Maggie, E1847
Chandler, Alex, E1261
Dietz, Danny P., E2217
Divita, Brennan, E1848
Downs, Marion, E2121
Draper, Robert, E1372
Dufresne, Remy, E1849
Edwards, Evangeline, E1850
Evangelista, Sofia, E1851
Godfrey, Sheridan, E1859
Gonzalez, Andrew, E1861
Heckendorf, Maggie, E1862
Hood, Andrew, E1862
Hornbecker, Matthew, E1863
Howe, Kelsey, E1865
Hunsberger, John, E1373
Johnson, David, E1866
Johnson, William, E1867
Kelly, Ryan, E1562
Lockhart, Frazer, E1401
Marian, Scott, E2259
Milam, Charles L., E2015
Nemeth, Nick, E901
Stevens, Scott C., E1608