NEUGEBAUER, RANDY (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H320 [17JA]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act, H2123 [9AP]

———H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act, H7280 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5032), H1342 [5MR]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]

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), H8019 [10SE]

American Religious History Week: designate (see H. Res. 888), H457 [23JA]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4454 [21MY]

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: deny Federal funds to any State, city, county, or other political subdivision that prohibits or unduly restricts the establishment or operation of a military recruiting office (see H.R. 5462), H993 [14FE]

———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]

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

———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]

———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]

Baytown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 934), H1032 [25FE]

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), H815 [7FE]

———rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H995 [14FE]

Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H5045 [5JN] (see H. Res. 1302), H6178 [26JN]

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

Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H1821 [31MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 81), H7308 [29JY]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H350 [17JA]

Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H4454 [21MY]

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

Committee on Financial Bailouts (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 1452), H8478 [18SE]

Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8397 [17SE]

Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H1890 [1AP]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 4133), H2854 [29AP]

Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office, Odessa, TX: designate (see H.R. 6437), H6229 [8JY]

Crime: ensure sex offenders who travel between States must register with appropriate State and local authorities (see H.R. 5475), H1155 [27FE]

———prohibit certain forms of interference with military recruiting (see H.R. 6023), H4454 [21MY]

———provide adequate penalties for crimes committed against, and provide appropriate security for, judges and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2325), H943 [13FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: carry out Conservation Reserve Program notice CRP-598, entitled the ``Voluntary Modification of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Contract for Critical Feed Use'' (see H.R. 6533), H7059 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1440), H3108 [6MY]

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), H4833 [22MY]

Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 5734), H5581 [18JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 5229), H620 [6FE]

Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2855 [29AP]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 89), H5581 [18JN]

———recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1243), H5044 [5JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 5794), H2354 [15AP]

———repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2487 [17AP]

Federal Financing Bank: clarify authority to purchase certain loans guaranteed under the Higher Education Act (see H.R. 5914), H4833 [22MY]

Financial institutions: allow Federal home loan banks to invest surplus funds in student loan securities and make advances for student loan financing (see H.R. 5723), H2487 [17AP]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2267 [14AP]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 861), H621 [6FE]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H5581 [18JN]

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

Foreign trade: prohibit importation of plastinated human remains (see H.R. 5677), H3109 [6MY]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (see H.R. 5903), H2759 [24AP]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 6404), H6175 [26JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend contributions to Housing Trust Fund during conservatorship of such enterprises and repay costs of such conservatorship and HOPE for Homeowners loan program (see H.R. 6955), H8476 [18SE]

Health: authorize a demonstration project for integrated health systems to expand access to primary and preventive care for the medically underserved (see H.R. 5544), H2071 [8AP]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 2580), H4975 [4JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 5955), H3109 [6MY]

———support further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (see H. Con. Res. 163), H995 [14FE]

House Rules: require officers and employees of the House to read the Constitution (see H. Res. 1450), H8396 [17SE]

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

Houston, TX: tribute to Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1250), H5044 [5JN]

Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4460), H1155 [27FE]

Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1538 [11MR]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2152 [9AP]

Keith, Toby: tribute to commitment to Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 1255), H6178 [26JN]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1702 [13MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: prohibit offices from entering into certain contracts with any contractor who does not participate in the employment eligibility verification program (see H.R. 5731), H3886 [14MY]

Louisa Swain Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 378), H8019 [10SE]

Medicare: clarify use of private contracts by beneficiaries for professional services and allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits (see H.R. 7148), H10131 [26SE]

———extend physician payment rates (see H.R. 6129), H4829 [22MY]

———increase payments for physicians' services (see H.R. 5445), H2151 [9AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 5771), H2224 [10AP]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2948 [30AP]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H6230 [8JY]

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

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 Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H1700 [13MR]

National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1288), H7059 [23JY]

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

National Homeownership Month: observance (see H. Res. 1271), H5407 [12JN]

North Platte, NE: recognize as Rail Town USA (see H. Con. Res. 408), H7788 [31JY]

Nuclear energy: establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering students (see H.R. 6135), H4829 [22MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H. Res. 1282), H5798 [20JN]

———provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H4833 [22MY]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2443 [16AP]

Pensions: suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see H.R. 7277), H10975 [10DE]

Petroleum: repeal prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources (see H.R. 6138), H4829 [22MY]

———set schedules for consideration of permits for refineries (see H.R. 6139), H4830 [22MY]

Political campaigns: protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 5699), H2010 [3AP]

Power resources: establish procedures for causes and claims relative to leasing of Federal lands for exploration, development, production, processing, or transmission of oil, natural gas, or any other source or form of energy (see H.R. 7124), H10130 [26SE]

———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]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H3050 [5MY]

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]

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

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 6453), H6577 [15JY]

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

Stewart, Jimmy: honor life and accomplishments and recognize anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 1165), H3187 [7MY]

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), H6230 [8JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 5784), H3109 [6MY]

———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 5783), H2265 [14AP]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 6813), H7807 [1AU]

———extend relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5031), H348 [17JA]

———improve ability of medical professionals to practice medicine and provide quality care to patients by providing a tax deduction for patient bad debt (see H.R. 6101), H4975 [4JN]

———improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (see H.R. 3234), H4975 [4JN]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H4975 [4JN]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H558 [29JA]

———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H457 [23JA]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 7309), H10976 [10DE]

Technology: authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development (see H.R. 5940), H3017 [1MY]

Texas Military Veterans Post Office, Humble, TX: designate (see H.R. 5517), H1183 [28FE]

U.S. Housing Act: reform rental assistance program under section 8 (see H.R. 5490), H1974 [2AP]

Veterans: expand scope of educational programs for which accelerated payments of assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used (see H.R. 1824), H295 [16JA]

Women: recognize efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the U.S. and around the world on Mother's Day (see H. Res. 1180), H3778 [13MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain expenditures for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.R. 7276), H10844 [19NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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), H479 [28JA]

Knight, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1030), H1417 [6MR]

Tariff: chemicals (see H.R. 5000), H294 [16JA]

———mesosulfuronmethyl (see H.R. 4999), H294 [16JA]

———methyl 4-iodo-2-[3-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5- triazin-2-yl)ureidosulfonyl] benzoate, sodium salt(iodosulfuron methyl, sodium salt) and application adjuvants mixtures (see H.R. 4998), H294 [16JA]

Letters

Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act: President's Working Group on Financial Markets, H7529 [30JY]

Motions

FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program and make available multiperil coverage for damage from windstorms and floods (H.R. 3121), H6355 [10JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), conference report, H3701 [13MY], H3808 [14MY]

———continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), motion to instruct conferees, H2925 [30AP]

———continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), veto, H4404 [21MY]

American Religious History Week: designate (H. Res. 888), H5477 [17JN]

Byers, Russell W.: Army Commendation Medal recipient, E232 [25FE]

Commodity Exchange Act: bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets (H.R. 6604), H7529 [30JY]

Congress: importance of opening prayer, H6680 [17JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Federal direct payment rates, H2925 [30AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1060 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1934 [25SE], E2014 [26SE]

Dept. of HUD: apply the one-to-one replacement requirement for dwelling units demolished under a HOPE VI grant only to units that are occupied prior to demolition, H320, H321 [17JA]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H320, H321 [17JA]

Economy: provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), H492 [29JA]

FEMA: phase out practice of permanently subsidizing National Flood Insurance Program premiums and require a risk-based premium pricing structure, H6355 [10JY]

———restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program and make available multiperil coverage for damage from windstorms and floods (H.R. 3121), motion to instruct conferees, H6355 [10JY]

Hereford, TX: anniversary of Central Church of Christ, E2129 [28SE]

———anniversary of St. Anthony's School, E230 [25FE]

House of Representatives: legislative process, H3140 [7MY]

House Rules: open versus restrictive rules, H3140 [7MY]

Housing: provide needed housing reform, H3056 [6MY], H3140 [7MY], H3290, H3296, H3304, H3306 [8MY], H6828, H7001 [23JY]

Lubbock, TX: anniversary, E295 [4MR]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H6356 [10JY]

———gasoline price levels, H5192 [10JN], H5219 [11JN], H5532 [18JN], H5584 [19JN], H6355, H6363 [10JY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H4882 [4JN], H5192 [10JN], H5219 [11JN], H5487, H5532 [18JN], H5584 [19JN], H6355, H6360, H6363 [10JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1175), H3140 [7MY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H6828, H7001 [23JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3290, H3296, H3304, H3306 [8MY]

U.S. Housing Act: repeal certain provisions relative to public housing disaster funds (H.R. 6276), H5531, H5532, H5533 [18JN]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (H.R. 634), Senate amendment, H5534 [18JN]

Votes: position on missed, H3827 [14MY], H5266 [11JN], H8614 [23SE], E589 [10AP], E1822 [17SE]

Wayland Baptist University: anniversary, E2233 [3OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5478 [17JN]

Tributes

Lopez, Richard, E2246 [3OC]

Ray, Timothy, E1440 [10JY]

Robison, Polk, E1495 [17JY]

Sykora, Annette, E227 [25FE]