HELLER, DEAN (a Representative from Nevada)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alaska: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 127), H871 [12FE]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4061 [15MY]

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]

———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]

———take certain additional and timely measures to ensure that members and their dependents are provided with reasonable information on how to register to vote and vote in the 2008 general elections (see H. Con. Res. 388), H6229 [8JY]

———tribute to families of servicemembers (see H. Con. Res. 295), H2760 [24AP]

Berkeley, CA: condemn resolution impugning integrity of the Marine Corps, rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities, and commend the service and efforts of Marine Corps members (see H. Res. 958), H872 [12FE]

Boston Celtics (basketball team): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 376), H6728 [17JY]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H1772 [14MR]

Children and youth: promote adoption of children with special needs (see H.R. 4091), H6577 [15JY]

Crime: authorize grants to establish and improve criminal forensic laboratories (see H.R. 3151), H1221 [4MR]

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

Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6577 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense: collect absentee ballots of overseas uniformed services voters for Federal elections and deliver ballots to State election officials prior to the closing of the polls (see H.R. 5673), H4975 [4JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H2356 [15AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H1032 [25FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a State grant program to establish ``Silver Alert'' notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses (see H.R. 5898), H3187 [7MY]

———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H6343 [9JY]

———reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (see H.R. 5057), H5408 [12JN]

———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 3494), H1418 [6MR]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 7131), H10130 [26SE]

———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), H5408 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H4061 [15MY]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see H.R. 1553), H4877 [3JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H8276 [16SE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 769), H4061 [15MY]

Farenholt (U.S.S.): recognize crew for valor and bravery in the South Pacific during service in World War II (see H. Res. 1248), H5329 [11JN]

Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H8397 [17SE]

Financial institutions: increase amount of deposits insured under the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 7235), H10642 [29SE]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 861), H2760 [24AP]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1219), H5046 [5JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 12), H1974 [2AP]

Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H5045 [5JN]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H4321 [20MY]

———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 3186), H25 [15JA]

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

House of Representatives: prohibit adjournment until approval of a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan addressing energy conservation and expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources (see H. Res. 1391), H7629 [30JY]

Housing: provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H2551 [22AP]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3494), H1418 [6MR]

———increase criminal penalties for certain removed aliens who illegally reenter the U.S. (see H.R. 3145), H1074 [26FE]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 4088), H1074 [26FE]

———require Federal contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 2508), H1074 [26FE]

Iran: 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), H5482 [17JN]

Iraq: require future funding for reconstruction be paid for by the Iraqi government (see H. Res. 1108), H4976 [4JN]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2356 [15AP]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H2266 [14AP]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H7809 [1AU]

Louisa Swain Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 378), H8050 [11SE]

Medicare: provide a moratorium on certain physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 1293), H479 [28JA]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H4975 [4JN]

———restore financial stability to anesthesiology teaching programs for resident physicians (see H.R. 2053), H5408 [12JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: require background checks for nursing facility caregivers and disaster and emergency evacuation plans for long-term care facilities (see H.R. 1476), H5729 [19JN]

Mining and mineral resources: repeal reduction of mineral leasing revenues paid to certain Western States (see H.R. 5238), H621 [6FE]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3109 [6MY]

National Carriage Driving Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H3187 [7MY]

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5730 [19JN]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H8019 [10SE]

Northern Illinois University: express condolences to those affected by shooting incident (see H. Res. 1007), H1188 [3MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H5045 [5JN]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H943 [13FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1702 [13MR]

Petroleum: repeal prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources (see H.R. 6138), H8128 [15SE]

———set schedules for consideration of permits for refineries (see H.R. 6139), H8019 [10SE]

Political campaigns: protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 5699), H4322 [20MY]

Power resources: provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6384), H6174 [26JN]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6384), H8129 [15SE]

Public lands: protect right of individuals to carry firearms in units of the National Park System and National Wildlife Refuges and require hunting activities be a land use in all management plans (see H.R. 5646), H3404 [8MY]

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

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 241), H5328 [11JN]

Social Security: extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6788), H7806 [1AU]

Solar energy: establish public-private partnerships and energy leasing for reliable and affordable energy (see H.R. 5805), H2659 [23AP]

Standing Bear (Ponca Native American Chief): tribute (see H. Res. 1043), H1618 [12MR]

States: provide for secure rural schools and counties and enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources (see H.R. 6779), H7806 [1AU]

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), H3403 [8MY]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H995 [14FE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria and flexible spending plans, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs (see H.R. 5559), H5730 [19JN]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 5784), H5581 [18JN]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 2329), H5044 [5JN]

———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), H6825 [22JY]

———allow reimbursement from flexible spending accounts for certain dental procedures (see H.R. 3109), H1074 [26FE]

———improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (see H.R. 3234), H5580 [18JN]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H1155 [27FE]

———provide a credit for new qualified plug-in hybrid motor vehicles (see H.R. 1618), H8128 [15SE]

———provide for deductibility of medical expenses by individuals (see H.R. 636), H5580 [18JN]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H3886 [14MY]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H480 [28JA]

———reform laws relative to individuals, estate and gift taxes, corporate rates, capital gains and dividends, retirement savings, lifetime savings, life skills, and certain medical care (see H.R. 5105), H558 [29JA]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2158), H1074 [26FE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H2760 [24AP]

Veterans: exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 5564), H5045 [5JN]

———honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3886 [14MY]

Voting: encourage States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections (see H. Con. Res. 357), H5409 [12JN]

———require applications for voter registration to include a statement that an alien who falsely claims to be a U.S. citizen is deportable (see H.R. 5695), H2356 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BLM: convey certain public land in Nevada to Las Vegas Motor Speedway (see H.R. 6223), H5213 [10JN]

Carson City, NV: promote conservation and provide for sensible development (see H.R. 7282), H10844 [19NO]

Education: require local educational agencies to provide information to parents on the professional qualifications of specialized instructional support personnel (see H.R. 6292), H5579 [18JN]

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), H3108 [6MY]

Nevada: ratify and implement settlement of water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation (see H.R. 5293), H812 [7FE]

———tribute to Army and Air National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 358), H4321 [20MY]

Pelosi, Speaker: express support for revealing of commonsense plan to lower gasoline prices (see H. Res. 1135), H2658 [23AP]

Taxation: allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5737), H2149 [9AP]

Motions

Amtrak: reauthorize (S. 294), H6788 [22JY]

SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 5819), H2625 [23AP]

Remarks

Amtrak: reauthorize (S. 294), motion to instruct conferees, H6788, H6789 [22JY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H6788, H6789 [22JY]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (H.R. 2040), H1843 [1AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E2177 [30SE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (H.R. 5057), H6440 [14JY]

Nevada: tribute to Army and Air National Guard (H. Con. Res. 358), H7598 [30JY]

Pelosi, Speaker: express support for revealing of commonsense plan to lower gasoline prices, H2626 [23AP]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H7613 [30JY]

———gasoline price levels, H7617 [30JY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H6788, H6789, H6792, H6793 [22JY], H7613, H7616, H7617 [30JY]

SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 5819), motion to recommit, H2626 [23AP]

———include projects with potential to lower gasoline and diesel prices under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, H2626 [23AP]

Votes: position on missed, E821, E824, E825, E827, E829 [6MY]

Resignations

Committee on Education and Labor (House): Representative Heller, H1046 [26FE]

Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1046 [26FE]

Committee on Small Business (House): Representative Heller, H1046 [26FE]