CAPITO, SHELLEY MOORE (a Representative from West Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4782 [22MY]

Dept. of HUD: make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), H3167 [7MY]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H326 [17JA]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7330 [29JY]

SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 5819), H2620 [23AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 3121, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act, H6378 [10JY]

———S. 2062, Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act reauthorization, H6688 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor World War I veterans (see H.R. 6696), H8276 [16SE]

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]

Armed Forces: award a military service medal to members who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in a test of atomic weapons (see H.R. 3471), H871 [12FE]

———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. 2702), H1341 [5MR] (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]

———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), H1075 [26FE]

———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), H7854 [8SE]

———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H2658 [23AP]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service for members of the Ready Reserve in active Federal status or on active duty for significant periods (see H.R. 1428), H558 [29JA]

Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H620 [6FE]

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]

Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H558 [29JA]

Children and youth: require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H8477 [18SE]

Coal miners: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 285), H557 [29JA]

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

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

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H480 [28JA]

Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8275 [16SE]

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: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 3825), H558 [29JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for two-layered, 14-foot reinforced fencing along the southwest border (see H.R. 5124), H1539 [11MR]

———require a report on Federal efforts to secure borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 5552), H1417 [6MR]

———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H871 [12FE]

Dept. of HUD: establish Office of Housing Counseling (see H.R. 3019), H8128 [15SE]

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]

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), H5408 [12JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: enter into agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide free electronic filing of individual income tax returns (see H.R. 3457), H4975 [4JN]

———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), H558 [29JA]

———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5148), H1032 [25FE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7854 [8SE]

Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2659 [23AP]

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council: establish a telephone number that consumers with complaints or inquiries could call and be routed to the appropriate Federal or State banking agency (see H.R. 4332), H2854 [29AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (see H.R. 6460), H6577 [15JY]

Frank Sinatra Day: designate (see H. Res. 1144), H3110 [6MY]

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

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H. Res. 1358), H8579 [22SE]

Health: promote the national recommendation of physical activity to kids, families, and communities across the U.S. (see H.R. 2045), H6674 [16JY]

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

Historic buildings and sites: mint coins in commemoration of the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 158), H4061 [15MY]

Homeless Assistance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7221), H10641 [29SE]

Honore, Russell L.: tribute (see H. Res. 944), H815 [7FE]

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

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), H6577 [15JY]

Iron and steel industry: require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work (see H.R. 5935), H6577 [15JY]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H3186 [7MY]

Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (see H. Con. Res. 281), H814 [7FE]

Long-Term Care Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 431), H9974 [25SE]

Medicare: delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H10642 [29SE]

———ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 4248), H1702 [13MR]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H3108 [6MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H3019 [1MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 5604), H1700 [13MR]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]

Monongahela National Forest: designate additional lands as wilderness (see H.R. 5151), H554 [29JA]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2761 [24AP]

National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6408 [10JY]

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

National Guard Youth Challenge Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H4060 [15MY]

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H6343 [9JY]

National Miner's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1006), H1418 [6MR]

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

National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1021), H1418 [6MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H6577 [15JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1188 [3MR]

Palmer, Arnold: tribute (see H. Res. 1152), H3187 [7MY]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1618 [12MR]

Power resources: 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), H7785 [31JY]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H6230 [8JY]

Public Health Service Act: revise and expand the drug discount program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 2606), H1155 [27FE]

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

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

Roads and highways: extend Corridor O of the Appalachian Development Highway System from its current southern terminus at I-68 near Cumberland, MD, to Corridor H, which stretches from Weston, WV, to Strasburg, VA (see H.R. 4827), H4975 [4JN]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6473 [14JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5524), H2225 [10AP]

SEC: enhance effectiveness of enforcement, corporation finance, trading and markets, investment management, and examination programs (see H.R. 6513), H6673 [16JY]

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 3654), H5329 [11JN]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H6577 [15JY]

Social Security: ensure certain disability determinations on the basis of SSA hearings are made on a timely basis and monitor number of disability determinations under reconsideration (see H.R. 6485), H8276 [16SE]

Taxation: allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see H.R. 1818), H558 [29JA]

———allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 3660), H1618 [12MR]

———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see H.R. 2578), H1031 [25FE]

———extend certain expiring energy conservation provisions and provide a credit for certain individuals using home heating oil (see H.R. 4297), H480 [28JA]

———improve and expand education savings accounts (see H.R. 87), H1445 [10MR]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5974), H3108 [6MY]

———provide a refundable tax credit to public safety volunteers (see H.R. 5700), H7629 [30JY]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H6089 [25JN]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H8397 [17SE]

Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3232), H558 [29JA]

U.S. Housing Act: repeal certain provisions relative to public housing disaster funds (see H.R. 6276), H5481 [17JN]

University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1151), H5730 [19JN]

Veterans: recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 760), H350 [17JA]

West Virginia University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 938), H456 [23JA]

Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3110 [6MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor Frank W. Buckles (see H. Con. Res. 373), H5580 [18JN]

Coal: require inclusion of coal-derived fuel at certain volumes in aviation fuel, motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel (see H.R. 6170), H4877 [3JN]

Dept. of Labor: make grants for the establishment of information technology centers in rural areas (see H.R. 5727), H2069 [8AP]

Dept. of the Interior: determine suitability and feasibility of including Washington Family Legacy Lands of Jefferson County, WV, as part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park or designating as a separate unit (see H.R. 5945), H3018 [1MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for guaranteed housing loans (see H.R. 5566), H1445 [10MR]

National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. 1203), H4060 [15MY]

Tariff: A5546 sulfonamide (see H.R. 5276), H812 [7FE]

———Corvus herbicide (see H.R. 5272), H811 [7FE]

———Evergol (see H.R. 5273), H812 [7FE]

———imidacloprid pesticides (see H.R. 5274), H812 [7FE]

———imidacloprid technical (see H.R. 5277), H812 [7FE]

———Liberty, Rely, and Ignite herbicides (see H.R. 5275), H812 [7FE]

———Option and Revolver herbicides (see H.R. 5278), H812 [7FE]

———2-(isocyanatosulfonyl) benzoic acid, methyl ester (see H.R. 5271), H811 [7FE]

Taxation: allow individual taxpayers to designate a portion of income taxes to fund improvement of barriers at the U.S. border (see H.R. 5728), H2069 [8AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4879 [4JN]

Remarks

Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 496), H6491, H6493 [15JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (H.R. 7110), earmark declaration, E2198 [2OC]

Armed Forces: mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (H.R. 3229), H5168, H5170 [10JN]

Belle, WV: anniversary, E1747 [10SE]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 682), H5165 [10JN]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 254), H5159 [10JN]

Butterfield, June W.: Experience Works, Inc., West Virginia Outstanding Older Worker Award recipient, E2320 [20NO]

Charleston, WV: tribute to George Washington High School boys' soccer team, E133 [7FE]

———tribute to YWCA Women of Achievement honorees, E203 [14FE]

Coal: require inclusion of coal-derived fuel at certain volumes in aviation fuel, motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel (H.R. 6170), H4880 [4JN]

Construction industries: promote and enhance local building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive matching grant program (H.R. 4461), H6268 [9JY]

Curtin, Beth Peters: Girl Scouts of Shawnee Council, Inc., Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E1814 [17SE]

Defense Production Act: extend and reauthorize (H.R. 6894), H8700 [23SE]

Dept. of Defense: Authorized Provider Partnership Program funding, H4784 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4784 [22MY]

Dept. of HUD: direct that funding for loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs be administered through the Office of Community Planning and Development, H3167 [7MY]

———improve Operating Fund for public housing (H.R. 6216), H6270, H6271 [9JY]

———make direct allocations to qualifying cities and counties, make definition of operating costs consistent with Dept. of HUD programs, and cap purchase price of foreclosed properties, H3167 [7MY]

———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), H3155, H3156, H3162, H3167, H3177 [7MY]

———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), consideration (H. Res. 1174), H3121 [7MY]

———provide flexibility in the one-to-one replacement requirement for units demolished under a HOPE VI grant, H318 [17JA]

———reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Americans (H.R. 2786), Senate amendment, H10220 [27SE]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H302, H304, H310, H318, H326, H327 [17JA]

———remove mandatory green building requirement from HOPE VI Program and establish a flexible rating system, standard, or code for green buildings, H302, H304, H326, H327 [17JA]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases (H.R. 6251), H6116 [26JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7799 [1AU]

Economy: provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), H497 [29JA]

Elkins, WV: anniversary of Elkins Randolph County YMCA, E415 [14MR]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6965), H8705 [23SE]

Hamlin, Sandra J.: West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E840 [7MY]

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), H411, H412 [23JA]

Hunter, Carla: Girl Scouts of Shawnee Council, Inc., Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E1814 [17SE]

Manufactured Housing Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1010), H5161, H5162 [10JN]

Martinsburg, WV: anniversary of Bedington Ruritan Club, E794 [1MY]

McCabe, Teresa: Girl Scouts of Shawnee Council, Inc., Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E1814 [17SE]

Mining and mineral resources: establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies (H.R. 2768), H49 [16JA]

Monongahela National Forest: designate additional lands as wilderness (H.R. 5151), H2498 [22AP]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2268), H5171 [10JN]

National Affordable Housing Act: improve program for supportive housing for persons with disabilities (H.R. 5772), H8362, H8363 [17SE]

National Homeownership Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1010), H5161, H5162 [10JN]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (H.R. 4544), H8697 [23SE]

Neighborhood Stabilization Act: prohibit funds from being used to assist illegal aliens, H3177 [7MY]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (H.R. 6950), H8701 [23SE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H3191 [8MY], H4880 [4JN], H6358 [10JY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H3191 [8MY], H6012 [25JN], H6358 [10JY], H7064 [24JY]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities, H8229 [16SE]

———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), H8151, H8229 [16SE]

SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 5819), H2620 [23AP]

———target disabled veterans to receive consideration for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program grants, H2620 [23AP]

Shenandoah Junction, WV: tribute to Jefferson High School girls' soccer team, E145 [7FE]

St. Mary's Cooperative Credit Association: anniversary of first established credit union (H. Res. 1145), H5167 [10JN]

Tyson, David: City of Huntington Foundation Greater Huntington, WV, Wall of Fame inductee, E2333 [20NO]

Veterans: provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (H.R. 3329), H6277 [9JY]

West Virginia: anniversary of Poca Valley Bank, E420 [14MR]

———Army National Guard recipient of Army Chief of Staff Communities of Excellence Award recipient, E1042 [22MY]

West Virginia University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 938), H470 [28JA]

Statements

Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act: by, H10666 [2OC]

Tributes

Blake, Stephen D., E1880 [24SE]

Crawford, Robert, E22 [16JA]

Dunn, Sandy, E58 [22JA]

Haas, Charles E., E56 [22JA]

Henthorne, Marshall, E131 [7FE]

Lanham, Charles C., E425 [14MR]

Nielsen, Nancy J., E58 [22JA]

Null, Nick, E131 [7FE]

Showalter, Jeffery, E131 [7FE]

Smoot, John, E168 [12FE]

Strickland, Mark, E131 [7FE]

Williams, Reed, E41 [17JA]

Worley, S. Michael, E1664 [1AU]