COBLE, HOWARD (a Representative from North Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H7309 [29JY]

Alcoholic beverages: observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system (see H. Con. Res. 341), H3050 [5MY]

American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H9086 [23SE]

American Religious History Week: designate (see H. Res. 888), H872 [12FE]

Appalachian State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 929), H349 [17JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural gas, and other resources (see H.R. 6579), H7057 [23JY]

Armed Forces: ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H2442 [16AP]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H4061 [15MY]

———guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H1184 [28FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see H.R. 5714), H7308 [29JY]

———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 6048), H4061 [15MY]

———retain certain active members otherwise retired or separated for a combat-related disability, but still medically able to perform noncombat-related specialties or duties (see H.R. 5868), H2854 [29AP]

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]

Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H2659 [23AP] (see H. Res. 1302), H6178 [26JN]

Borderline Personality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1005), H1446 [10MR]

Boston Celtics (basketball team): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 376), H6734 [21JY]

Boy Scouts: express condolences to victims and those affected by tornado at Boy Scout camp in Iowa and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting rescue operations (see H. Res. 1283), H5580 [18JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H1973 [2AP]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore: reinstate Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use pending issuance of a final rule by the National Park Service (see H.R. 6233), H5327 [11JN]

Capital punishment: constitutional amendment to allow the death penalty, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child (see H.J. Res. 96), H7059 [23JY]

Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8276 [16SE]

Christian Science Monitor: anniversary (see H. Res. 1481), H9084 [23SE]

Coast Guard: recognize heritage (see H. Res. 1382), H7307 [29JY]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H480 [28JA]

Computers: better assure cyber-security (see H.R. 2290), H871 [12FE]

Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (see H.R. 6531), H6726 [17JY]

———limit remedies in cases in which the copyright owner cannot be located (see H.R. 5889), H2758 [24AP]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 699), H6472 [14JY]

———create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (see H.R. 5814), H4322 [20MY]

———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (see H.R. 6146), H4830 [22MY]

Crime: prohibit certain forms of interference with military recruiting (see H.R. 6023), H3408 [12MY]

Dept. of Commerce: appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges in consultation with the Patent and Trademark Office (see H.R. 6362), H6088 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H5482 [17JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Multiple Sclerosis National Surveillance System (see H.R. 5874), H5329 [11JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for two-layered, 14-foot reinforced fencing along the southwest border (see H.R. 5124), H559 [29JA]

———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H390 [22JA]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program and reallocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the U.S. (see H.R. 6090), H4320 [20MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 6107), H6230 [8JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6726 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand access to hospital care for veterans in urban areas (see H.R. 4915), H295 [16JA]

Diddley, Bo: tribute (see H. Res. 1251), H5110 [9JN]

Elections: require Federal election ballots be generally printed only in English and modify requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English (see H.R. 5971), H3778 [13MY]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 5759), H2223 [10AP]

Federal employees: provide that employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer are given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (see H.R. 6073), H4151 [19MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve ability to file State product liability lawsuits relative to defective medical devices (see H.R. 6381), H6173 [26JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H. Res. 1358), H7166 [24JY]

Hayes, Isaac L., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1425), H8049 [11SE]

Helms, Jesse: tribute (see H. Res. 1325), H6342 [9JY]

Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2225 [10AP]

Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 1287), H6728 [17JY]

House Rules: observe a moment of silence in the House of Representatives on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1183), H4062 [15MY]

Immigration: allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants to renew their period of authorized admission in 5-year increments (see H.R. 5060), H349 [17JA]

———extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 5233), H871 [12FE]

Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 5615), H7956 [9SE]

Intellectual property: enhance remedies for violations of laws (see H.R. 4279), H1221 [4MR]

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2880), H7058 [23JY]

———respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (see H. Con. Res. 362), H5409 [12JN]

Iraq: urge President Bush to not commit to any agreement that involves the continued presence of U.S. forces unless it includes a provision requiring Iraqi reimbursement for costs of such presence (see H. Res. 1123), H2486 [17AP]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2225 [10AP]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 768), H1417 [6MR]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H622 [6FE]

Medicare: protect beneficiaries' access to home health services (see H.R. 3865), H2487 [17AP]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H3404 [8MY]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H5730 [19JN]

Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1113), H2761 [24AP]

National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1114), H2761 [24AP]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H3021 [1MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1296), H6734 [21JY]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H1822 [31MR]

National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 994), H1540 [11MR]

National Golf Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H2443 [16AP]

National Guard: empower the National Guard, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see H.R. 5603), H2443 [16AP]

———recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6176 [26JN]

National Health Care Decisions Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 323), H2444 [16AP]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H8397 [17SE]

National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 331), H3020 [1MY]

National Workplace Wellness Week: recognize (see H. Con. Res. 405), H9975 [25SE]

National Year of the Bible: observance (see H. Con. Res. 284), H1418 [6MR]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H6825 [22JY]

Northern Kentucky University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1147), H3021 [1MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H6825 [22JY]

Pakistan: condemn dismissal of the Supreme Court and call for reinstatement (see H. Res. 1044), H1822 [31MR]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1032 [25FE]

Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 407), H7788 [31JY]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2355 [15AP]

Pensions: suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see H.R. 7277), H10867 [9DE]

Power resources: promote energy security through cooperation on energy diversification with certain Eurasian countries and implement pipeline projects for transportation of Eurasian hydrocarbon resources (see H. Res. 1187), H4834 [22MY]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7956 [9SE]

Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H480 [28JA]

Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 6219), H5482 [17JN]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H7166 [24JY]

Ships and vessels: make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (see H.R. 6295), H6577 [15JY]

Stan Lundine Post Office Building, Jamestown, NY: designate (see H.R. 6226), H5214 [10JN]

Supreme Court: extend authority of the U.S. Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds (see H.R. 6855), H8018 [10SE]

Taxation: improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see H. Con. Res. 333), H6408 [10JY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H8276 [16SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H8050 [11SE]

Tobacco products: reduce youth usage of tobacco products and enhance State efforts to eliminate retail sales of tobacco products to minors (see H.R. 5513), H1183 [28FE]

U.N.: condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H872 [12FE]

University of Nebraska at Omaha: anniversary (see H. Res. 1372), H7309 [29JY]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act: provide additional clarification relative to implementation (see H.R. 6663), H10132 [26SE]

Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1231), H5730 [19JN]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see H.R. 5949), H4833 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alcoholic beverages: observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system (see H. Con. Res. 415), H8275 [16SE]

Tariff: acrylic or modacrylic filament tow (see H.R. 5093), H389 [22JA]

———acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers, carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see H.R. 5094), H389 [22JA]

———acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see H.R. 5092), H389 [22JA]

———filament tow of rayon (see H.R. 5095), H389 [22JA]

———staple fibers of viscose rayon, carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see H.R. 5097), H389 [22JA]

———staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see H.R. 5096, 5098), H389 [22JA]

Remarks

Alcoholic beverages: observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system (H. Con. Res. 415), H8378 [17SE]

Azorean Refugee Act: anniversary (H. Res. 1438), H8523 [22SE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), consideration (H. Res. 1126), H2590 [23AP]

———tribute to efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea (H. Res. 866), H368 [22JA]

Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (H.R. 6531), H6740 [22JY]

DAR: Greensboro, NC, Guilford Battle Chapter tribute to Constitution Week, E1742 [9SE]

Davidson, NC: tribute to Central Davidson High School girls' softball team, E1176 [9JN]

Davis, DeCarol: congratulate for becoming the first African-American female to serve as valedictorian of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (H. Res. 1241), H6743 [22JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E2020 [26SE]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10758 [3OC]

FBI: establish a Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Coordinator, H8518 [22SE]

———establish the Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force (H.R. 6853), H8518 [22SE]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1108), H7572 [30JY]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (H.R. 6577), H8514 [22SE]

———grant congressional consent and approval (S.J. Res. 45), H8514 [22SE]

House of Representatives: appreciation for tributes, H6532 [15JY]

Intellectual property: enhance remedies for violations of laws (H.R. 4279), H3075 [6MY]

———enhance remedies for violations of laws (S. 3325), H10236 [27SE]

Law enforcement officers: establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by Federal law enforcement officers (S. 2565), H6739 [22JY]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10758 [3OC]

Senior citizens: protect seniors from elder abuse by improving prosecution, law enforcement, and assistance to victims (H.R. 5352), H8521 [22SE]

Southern Pines, NC: tribute to Pinecrest High School boys' golf team, E1053 [23MY]

———tribute to Pinecrest High School Chamber Ensemble and Sotto Voce, E1092 [23MY]

Thomasville, NC: anniversary of Thomasville Fire Dept., E2094 [27SE]

———tribute to East Davidson High School girls' basketball team, E578 [10AP]

Votes: position on missed, H1514 [11MR], H4347, H4348, H4349, H4400, H4401 [21MY], E464 [1AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4450 [21MY]

Tribute, H6532, H6552 [15JY], E1469 [15JY]

Tributes

Howe, James C., E722 [24AP]

Sural, Ronald F., E129 [6FE]