EDWARDS, DONNA F. (a Representative from Maryland)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AMA: recognize contributions of African-American doctors on the occasion of apology to the National Medical Association for racial prejudices and wrongdoings (see H. Con. Res. 403), H7787 [31JY]

Armed Forces: 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), H10300 [27SE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 3609), H10856 [20NO]

Caribbean nations: urge continued humanitarian assistance to countries affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna (see H. Con. Res. 438), H10300 [27SE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election (see H. Res. 1529), H10844 [19NO]

Coast Guard: recognize heritage (see H. Res. 1382), H8277 [16SE]

Crime: prevent hate crimes and provide support services for victims of hate crimes (see H.R. 6776), H7806 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: promptly and thoroughly investigate complaints of violations of the Voting Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, and the Help America Vote Act (see H. Con. Res. 424), H10133 [26SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and important events advancing civil rights (see H.R. 6701), H7809 [1AU]

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

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (see H.R. 6630), H7790 [31JY]

Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 2965), H10300 [27SE]

Economy: require the SEC to issue rules on short selling of securities, establish FDIC net worth certificate program, and increase maximum amount of depository insurance (see H.R. 7240), H10699 [2OC]

Family Foreclosure Rescue Corp.: establish (see H.R. 4135), H10700 [2OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 2169), H9974 [25SE]

Food stamps: repeal denial of eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 5802), H10845 [19NO]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H. Res. 1358), H6733 [21JY]

Haiti: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 522), H9085 [23SE]

———provide for professional exchanges with Haiti (see H.R. 6255), H10132 [26SE]

Health: ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform (see H. Con. Res. 400), H7787 [31JY]

———establish a registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde have an opportunity to register and receive medical treatment (see H.R. 5897), H10331 [28SE]

———expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions and improve access to women's health care (see H.R. 819), H9974 [25SE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H10642 [29SE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 464), H9974 [25SE]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 6655), H7627 [30JY]

Medicare: phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 154), H10132 [26SE]

Minority AIDS Initiative: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 426), H9975 [25SE]

Motor vehicles: mint coins in commemoration of the Model T Ford and the anniversary of the birthplace of the assembly line in Highland Park, MI (see H.R. 1619), H7058 [23JY]

NASA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1315), H6231 [8JY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1296), H6674 [16JY]

National Estate Planning Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 732), H6178 [26JN] (see H. Res. 1499), H9974 [25SE]

Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act: amend and strengthen accountability features (see H.R. 6780), H7806 [1AU]

Phelps, Michael: tribute for participation in Olympic games (see H. Res. 1418), H7853 [8SE]

Public welfare programs: increase limit on vocational education training to be counted as work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6657), H7627 [30JY]

Ride, Sally K.: anniversary of the first U.S. woman in space (see H. Res. 1313), H6231 [8JY]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1453), H8579 [22SE]

Social Security: ensure every uninsured child has health insurance coverage (see H.R. 1111), H9974 [25SE]

Taxation: allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 7273), H10856 [20NO]

———impose a tax on securities transactions (see H.R. 7125), H10130 [26SE]

———limit deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation (see H.R. 3876), H9085 [23SE]

Treaties and agreements: review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see H.R. 6180), H10700 [2OC]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 6693), H7784 [31JY]

University of Maryland: anniversary of School of Medicine (see H. Res. 870), H6230 [8JY]

Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (see H.R. 6550), H6726 [17JY]

World War I: establish a centennial commission to ensure a suitable observance (see H.R. 6960), H9974 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bluford, Guion S., Jr. (Guy): tribute (see H. Res. 1466), H8477 [18SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H. Res. 1360), H6824 [22JY]

Letters

Election of Donna F. Edwards to the House of Representatives: Linda H. Lamone, Maryland State Board of Elections, H5607 [19JN]

———Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H5607 [19JN]

Oaths of office

House of Representatives, H5727 [19JN]

Remarks

Armed Forces: anniversary of integration, H6807 [22JY]

Bluford, Guion S., Jr. (Guy): tribute (H. Res. 1466), H8533, H8534 [22SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms, H8268 [16SE]

———revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), H8265, H8268 [16SE]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10770, H10771 [3OC]

Electronics: anniversary of the successful demonstration of the first integrated circuit (H. Res. 1471), H8541, H8542 [22SE]

Financial institutions: handling of foreclosure crisis, H10770, H10771 [3OC]

4-H National Youth Science Day: designate (H. Res. 1390), H8538 [22SE]

Haiti: U.S. policy, H8109 [15SE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H5608 [19JN]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Okeechobee Hurricane (H. Res. 1376), H9367, H9368 [24SE]

J. James Exon Federal Bureau of Investigation Building, Omaha, NE: designate (S. 3009), H9366 [24SE]

Jones, Stephanie Tubbs: tribute (H. Res. 1415), H7840 [8SE]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10770, H10771 [3OC]

Motor vehicles: establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles (H.R. 6323), H8539, H8540, H8541 [22SE]

Power resources: national energy policy, H7064 [24JY]

———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (H.R. 6899), H8140 [16SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H7961 [10SE]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 2606), H8534, H8536 [22SE]

Votes: position on missed, H9928 [25SE]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: permission to take oath of office prior to receipt of certificate of election, H5607 [19JN]

Tribute, H5607 [19JN], H6383 [10JY]