MILLER, CANDICE S. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Bridges: improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), H7030 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H2152 [9AP]

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), H4454 [21MY]

Alonzo Woodruff Post Office Building, Ionia, MI: designate (see H.R. 5479), H1031 [25FE]

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H4151 [19MY]

Armed Forces: commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq (see H. Res. 1475), H10867 [9DE]

———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), H2356 [15AP]

———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 953), H996 [14FE]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H3403 [8MY]

———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), H8019 [10SE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 690), H6472 [14JY]

———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]

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

Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (see H. Res. 912), H24 [15JA]

Biscet, Oscar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5627), H2356 [15AP]

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]

China, People's Republic of: condemn coercive abortion practices by the Communist Party (see H. Res. 705), H2152 [9AP]

———condemn discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of its prisoners of conscience (see H. Res. 821), H1184 [28FE]

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

Crime: provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 5131), H8397 [17SE]

Dept. of Commerce: use all reasonable measures to ensure that every person is counted in the 2010 decennial census (see H. Res. 1262), H5328 [11JN]

Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3334), H5580 [18JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]

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), H4322 [20MY]

———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H5797 [20JN]

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), H5329 [11JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: 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]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal offset from surviving spouse annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation and annuity authority for certain dependents (see H.R. 1589), H6473 [14JY]

Detroit Red Wings (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1246), H5044 [5JN]

Disasters: establish a comprehensive national system for skilled construction workers to assist first responders (see H.R. 5815), H4454 [21MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H8019 [10SE]

Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2552 [22AP]

Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H6728 [17JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (see H.R. 6460), H6674 [16JY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H2265 [14AP]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 327), H2355 [15AP]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on certain payments when the sum of base acres of a farm is below a certain amount (see H.R. 6849), H8397 [17SE]

General Motors Corp.: anniversary (see H. Res. 1445), H8276 [16SE]

Great Lakes: ameliorate effects of harmful algal blooms by reducing phosphorus inputs (see H.R. 6017), H3403 [8MY]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (see H.R. 6577), H7057 [23JY]

Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2442 [16AP]

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

Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 1287), H6178 [26JN]

Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H1889 [1AP]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see H. Res. 1532), H10867 [9DE]

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), H5215 [10JN]

Iraq: require future funding for reconstruction be paid for by the Iraqi government (see H. Res. 1108), H7309 [29JY]

John J. Shivnen Post Office Building, Garden City, MI: designate (see H.R. 6836), H8397 [17SE]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1822 [31MR]

Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 356), H6090 [25JN]

Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Alpena, MI: designate (see H.R. 4273), H4454 [21MY]

Medicaid: include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 1647), H3019 [1MY]

Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5406 [12JN]

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

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H4151 [19MY]

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

National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H1619 [12MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H4833 [22MY]

National Guard Youth Challenge Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H5581 [18JN]

National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day: establish (see H. Res. 49), H457 [23JA]

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2854 [29AP]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H10845 [19NO]

National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H9086 [23SE]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H8128 [15SE]

NATO: express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia (see H. Res. 1070), H1889 [1AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H6473 [14JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H872 [12FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2012 [3AP]

Petraeus, David H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H8398 [17SE]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H6727 [17JY]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H2071 [8AP]

Power resources: coordinate efforts in the development of viable efficient alternative fuel technologies to assist automakers in meeting corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards (see H.R. 5917), H2948 [30AP]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]

———provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects (see H.R. 2208), H7058 [23JY]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H5408 [12JN]

POW/MIA: recognize courage and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces held as POW and call for a full accounting of Americans unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnamese Conflict (see H. Res. 986), H994 [14FE]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 39), H5482 [17JN]

Railroads: provide competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects (see H.R. 5644), H1770 [14MR]

Robertson, Alice M.: tribute (see H. Res. 1272), H5407 [12JN]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6407 [10JY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H8397 [17SE]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H5730 [19JN]

Social Security: 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), H1155 [27FE]

States: authorize transfer or consolidation of funds made available under certain transportation, education, and job training programs after certain periods of slow economic growth (see H.R. 6400), H6174 [26JN]

Supreme Court: commend decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 1330), H6406 [10JY]

Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 223), H7790 [31JY]

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]

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), H4878 [3JN]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H5329 [11JN]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 2116), H6473 [14JY]

———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), H455 [23JA]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 1023), H6342 [9JY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H4832 [22MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H9975 [25SE]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H. Res. 1314), H6176 [26JN]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see H.R. 5749), H2267 [14AP]

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), H6342 [9JY]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H6472 [14JY]

———honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H4454 [21MY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 760), H5328 [11JN]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see H.R. 5949), H3018 [1MY]

Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3404 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

EPA: convene a task force to develop recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6451), H6342 [9JY]

National Marina Day: designate (see H. Res. 1373), H7164 [24JY] (see H. Res. 1385), H7307 [29JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6091 [26JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), H2075 [9AP]

———continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), conference report, H3809 [14MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendments, E1307 [20JN]

Bridges: improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), H7031 [23JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), E271 [28FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), consideration (H. Res. 1126), H2588 [23AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1064 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1933 [25SE]

———enter into an agreement with the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (H.R. 1333), E1299 [20JN]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 1038), H2089 [9AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), H6837 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study of the cost benefits of using carbon fiber composite materials in bridge projects, H7031 [23JY]

———prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (H.R. 6630), E1752 [10SE]

Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), H10874, H10916 [10DE]

———authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), consideration (H. Res. 1534), H10882 [10DE]

———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10787 [3OC]

Election Assistance Commission: make grants to State and local administers of the Federal election for carrying out a program to make backup paper ballots available (H.R. 5803), H6539 [15JY]

EPA: revise formula used to allocate beach monitoring grants to States and provide flexibility in the use of such grants, H2192 [10AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2192 [10AP]

———remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (H.R. 6460), E1837 [18SE]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on certain payments when the sum of base acres of a farm is below a certain amount (H.R. 6849), H9321 [24SE]

Great Lakes Day: observance, E271 [28FE]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (S.J. Res. 45), E1872 [24SE]

Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute (H. Res. 1287), E1877 [24SE]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1533), H10874 [10DE]

Housing: expedite transfer of ownership of rural multifamily housing projects with loans made or insured under the Housing Act so that such projects are rehabilitated and used for affordable housing (H.R. 3873), H412 [23JA]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: restrict off-reservation gaming, H6053, H6054 [25JN]

Iraq: express that any funding provided to Iraq for reconstruction, training for Iraqi security forces, and fuel for U.S. operations in Iraq should be provided in the form of loans, H3113 [7MY]

Mackinac Island State Park Commission: anniversary of Historical Preservation and Museum Program (H. Con. Res. 325), E1021 [22MY]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (H.R. 5613), E703 [23AP]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10787 [3OC]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6063), consideration (H. Res. 1257), H5290 [11JN]

Native Americans: provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community (H.R. 2176), H6053, H6054 [25JN]

———provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community (H.R. 2176), consideration (H. Res. 1298), H6018 [25JN]

———settle certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (H.R. 4115), H6018 [25JN]

NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (H. Res. 997), H1835 [1AP]

Obama, Senator: characterization of remarks relative to Governor Sarah Palin, H7960 [10SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6235 [9JY]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, H7863 [9SE]

Power resources: secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (H.R. 3089), H6091 [26JN]

POW/MIA: recognize courage and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces held as POW and call for a full accounting of Americans unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnamese Conflict (H. Res. 986), H4178 [20MY]

Romeo, MI: Powell Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E858 [8MY]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (H.R. 6064), H8082 [15SE]

Shelby Township, MI: Malow Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E858 [8MY]

Ships and vessels: establish vessel ballast water management requirements, H2588 [23AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8036 [11SE]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program, E1307 [20JN]

———provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), H5270 [11JN]

———provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), consideration (H. Res. 1265), H5335 [12JN]

Utica, MI: tribute to Utica Community Schools robotics team, H2558 [23AP]

Votes: position on missed, E1818 [17SE]

Resignations

Committee on Armed Services (House), H1458 [11MR]