BACHMANN, MICHELE (a Representative from Minnesota)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H10133 [26SE]

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), H348 [17JA]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1295), H1188 [3MR]

Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H944 [13FE]

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), H3886 [14MY]

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 Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H10300 [27SE]

American Religious History Week: designate (see H. Res. 888), H7169 [28JY]

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

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), H2554 [22AP]

———improve educational assistance for members and veterans to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5944), H4833 [22MY]

———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]

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

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H4151 [19MY]

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), H943 [13FE]

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

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H3108 [6MY]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 81), H2947 [30AP]

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7307 [29JY]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H1973 [2AP]

Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H10132 [26SE]

Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H8397 [17SE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn coercive abortion practices by the Communist Party (see H. Res. 705), H2267 [14AP]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 137), H6826 [22JY]

———resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 73), H6826 [22JY]

———support membership in the U.N. and other international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 250), H5581 [18JN]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H943 [13FE]

Clean Air Act: exempt greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6666), H10132 [26SE]

———reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H4975 [4JN]

———waive applicable volume requirement for renewable fuels if the applicable volume is not technologically feasible or the fuel is not commercially available in the required volume (see H.R. 6136), H5045 [5JN]

Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H295 [16JA]

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H390 [22JA]

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), H8275 [16SE]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 1356), H7309 [29JY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1767), H3109 [6MY]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 4133), H1074 [26FE]

Corporations: require officers to repay bonus amounts received during a year in which their company is subject to a taxpayer bailout, as well as the two previous years (see H.R. 6987), H10300 [27SE]

Courts: provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 6274), H5581 [18JN]

Credit Repair Organizations Act: clarify applicability of certain provisions to credit monitoring services (see H.R. 2885), H1973 [2AP]

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

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]

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

Dept. of Defense: provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for certain periods before the implementation of the program (see H.R. 6723), H7786 [31JY]

Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K-12 educational grant programs and the requirements of those programs and provide a tax credit to taxpayers in such a State (see H.R. 3177), H2012 [3AP]

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), H5045 [5JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.J. Res. 101), H10856 [20NO]

———enter into agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide free electronic filing of individual income tax returns (see H.R. 3457), H5329 [11JN]

Dink, Hrant: condemn murder of Turkish journalist (see H. Res. 102), H1822 [31MR]

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

Economy: suspend capital gains tax, schedule government-sponsored enterprises for privatization, repeal Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act, and suspend mark-to-market accounting requirements (see H.R. 7223), H10641 [29SE]

Families and domestic relations: 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]

———recognize contributions of foster parents (see H. Res. 1185), H3886 [14MY]

FDIC: create a net worth certificate program (see H.R. 7226), H10641 [29SE]

Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2267 [14AP]

———require the President to submit recommendations and propose legislation to modernize, consolidate, and when necessary, terminate programs, agencies, and activities (see H.R. 6638), H7790 [31JY]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2488 [17AP]

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

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers (see H.R. 146), H7307 [29JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H2659 [23AP]

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

FTC: explicitly prohibit the sending of text messages containing an unsolicited advertisement to a cellular telephone number listed on the ``do-not-call'' registry (see H.R. 5769), H2223 [10AP]

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

Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term certain for conservatorships and provide conditions for continued operation and eventual dissolution of certain enterprises (see H.R. 7094), H10643 [29SE]

———prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6864), H8128 [15SE]

Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2554 [22AP]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H2853 [29AP]

Helms, Jesse: tribute (see H. Res. 1325), H6408 [10JY]

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), H7790 [31JY]

House Rules: repeal ``Gephardt rule'' and require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 1027), H1417 [6MR]

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

Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 6521), H6673 [16JY]

Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1843), H6825 [22JY]

———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhancing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining those educated in the U.S., and streamlining employer certification processes (see H.R. 1930), H2487 [17AP]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 4088), H1539 [11MR]

Interstate commerce: limit civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a certain product is as a lawful seller of the product (see H.R. 989), H2658 [23AP]

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), H6343 [9JY]

Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1619 [12MR]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2554 [22AP]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H3885 [14MY]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 688), H7789 [31JY]

———provide exception to mandatory minimum sentences for officers who use or possess firearms during a crime committed during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 6367), H7629 [30JY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H5215 [10JN]

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

Mayor William `Bill' Sandberg Post Office Building, North St. Paul, MN: designate (see H.R. 6229), H5214 [10JN]

Medicaid: extend the MinnesotaCare Medicaid demonstration project (see H.R. 6848), H8397 [17SE]

———temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see H.R. 5173), H1155 [27FE]

Medicare: permit eligible seniors to elect to receive vouchers for health savings accounts and/or premiums for high deductible health insurance plan and suspend certain late enrollment penalties (see H.R. 749), H5408 [12JN]

———repeal limiting charges for non-participating physicians and to preempt State laws that prohibit balance billing (see H.R. 4736), H5044 [5JN]

National Cancer Institute: make grants for the discovery and validation of biomarkers for use in risk stratification for, and early detection and screening of, ovarian cancer (see H.R. 3689), H7629 [30JY]

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

National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4322 [20MY]

National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H7059 [23JY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: require disclosure of information on the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles (see H.R. 1029), H2760 [24AP]

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1392), H8050 [11SE]

National Year of the Bible: observance (see H. Con. Res. 284), H1418 [6MR]

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

NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 409), H8397 [17SE]

NIH: provide for the issuance of bonds to benefit NIH (see H.R. 3434), H2553 [22AP]

Nuclear energy: authorize use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel (see H.R. 6132), H6010 [24JN]

———establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering students (see H.R. 6135), H5045 [5JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H4975 [4JN]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1222 [4MR]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2151 [9AP]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2855 [29AP]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H6177 [26JN]

———repeal prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources (see H.R. 6138), H5045 [5JN]

Pharmaceuticals: improve regulation of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 6353), H6825 [22JY]

Political campaigns: protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 5699), H2659 [23AP]

Power resources: determine quickest and most responsible way to access and develop oil shale resources and tar sands resources on Federal lands (see H.R. 6211), H5730 [19JN]

———develop energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy (see H.R. 6207), H6177 [26JN]

———exempt exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas under leases on Federal lands from State enviornmental and pollution control laws (see H.R. 6860), H8397 [17SE]

———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), H2658 [23AP]

———study effects of speculation in the futures markets on cash market, prices, and trading venue, and issue notice of proposed rulemaking on foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading (see H.R. 6130), H6010 [24JN]

Reagan, Ronald: anniversary of Strategic Defense Initiative speech (see H. Res. 1057), H1771 [14MR]

Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 6453), H6405 [10JY]

———withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem in a language other than English (see H.R. 6783), H7806 [1AU]

Securities: treat covered bonds the same as other qualified financial contracts to which a depository institution is a party when such institution is in receivership or conservatorship (see H.R. 6659), H10700 [2OC]

Senior citizens: provide greater health care freedom (see H.R. 195), H5408 [12JN]

Social Security: establish a Social Security Surplus Protection Account in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and enact legislation allowing for investment of the Trust Fund in non-Federal obligations (see H.R. 581), H5481 [17JN]

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

———invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (see H.R. 219), H10642 [29SE]

———reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, expand child health care insurance coverage through tax fairness, and provide for a health care Federalism initiative (see H.R. 3888), H7308 [29JY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H8019 [10SE]

Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 581), H5481 [17JN]

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]

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

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 648), H4976 [4JN]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H5865 [23JN]

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), H5482 [17JN]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 2329), H2356 [15AP]

———allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 6172), H4877 [3JN]

———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), H2853 [29AP]

———allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts (see H.R. 991), H2853 [29AP]

———allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040S without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 432), H5044 [5JN]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H10642 [29SE]

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

———exclude a certain amount of income from the individual Federal income tax for 2008 and reduce rates of tax on income subject to Federal income tax for 2008 (see H.R. 7338), H10975 [10DE]

———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 6348), H5864 [23JN]

———exclude six months of earnings in 2009 from Federal income and payroll taxes (see H.R. 7339), H10975 [10DE]

———extend and modify the renewable energy production credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment credit (see H.R. 6133), H5329 [11JN]

———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 197), H2012 [3AP]

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

———improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (see H.R. 3234), H7308 [29JY]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1576), H2760 [24AP]

———modify penalty on the understatement of taxpayer's liability by tax return preparers (see H.R. 4318), H7308 [29JY]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H1342 [5MR]

———permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts (see H.R. 418), H4453 [21MY]

———provide a credit to individuals who enter into agreements to protect the habitats of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 1422), H2553 [22AP]

———provide a deduction for fuel costs used for commuting to and from work whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions (see H.R. 6667), H7628 [30JY]

———provide for economic stabilization, capital utilization, and enterprise reform (see H.R. 7264), H10827 [3OC]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H7308 [29JY]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H455 [23JA]

———provide permanent zero percent capital gains rate for individuals and corporations (see H.R. 5908), H7308 [29JY]

———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H294 [16JA]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 5267), H10642 [29SE]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), H1772 [14MR]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 6310), H10132 [26SE]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 7309), H10867 [9DE]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H4833 [22MY]

Treaties and agreements: express that the U.S. should not engage in the construction of a NAFTA Superhighway System or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada (see H. Con. Res. 40), H1772 [14MR]

U.N.: condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H5409 [12JN]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H7307 [29JY]

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

Voting: encourage States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections (see H. Con. Res. 357), H4976 [4JN]

Winona State University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1133), H2553 [22AP]

Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 6220), H5213 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Conservation of energy: provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless GAO makes certain specific findings (see H.R. 5616), H1701 [13MR]

Crime: provide for the use of information in the National Directory of New Hires in enforcing sex offender registration laws (see H.R. 6539), H6726 [17JY]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H295 [16JA]

Power resources: open certain Federal lands to leasing for exploration, development, and production of oil shale resources (see H.R. 6715), H7785 [31JY]

———review and approve oil and gas exploration and production projects under existing Federal leases, and limit administrative and judicial proceedings relative to such projects (see H.R. 6953), H8476 [18SE]

———terminate or suspend Federal restrictions on exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or oil shale and facilitate construction of new oil refineries (see H.R. 6463), H6405 [10JY] (see H.R. 6717), H7785 [31JY]

Taxation: provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain energy production and distribution facilities (see H.R. 6716), H7785 [31JY]

Motions

Dept. of HHS: require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (H.R. 5876), H5961 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: improve Operating Fund for public housing (H.R. 3521), H1055 [26FE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H6322, H6323, H6326 [9JY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), conference report, E955 [16MY]

American Religious History Week: designate (H. Res. 888), H5472 [17JN]

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

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (S. 3604), H10290 [27SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H5858 [23JN], H6348 [10JY], H6654, H6656, H6657 [16JY], H7150, H7151, H7152, H7153, H7154 [24JY], H8004 [10SE], H8557, H8560 [22SE]

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, E1237 [17JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E379 [12MR]

Army Reserve: anniversary (H.J. Res. 70), H2024 [8AP]

Blaine, MN: Jonesville Elementary School recognized as a Minnesota School of Excellence, E466 [1AP]

Brenny's Transportation, Inc.: tribute, E610 [15AP]

Budget: comparison between congressional and Bush administration proposals, H1951 [2AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1578 [12MR], H1951 [2AP]

Buy American Act: compliance, H6789 [22JY]

Children and youth: assist foster children in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school (H.R. 6307), H5932 [24JN]

———tribute to public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private entities providing services for foster children (H. Res. 789), H3718 [13MY]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (H. Con. Res. 302), E462 [1AP]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 5244), H8608 [23SE]

Decker, Shanna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Minnesota, E801 [1MY]

Del Rio, TX: Air Force 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing reunion, E1127 [3JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H8004 [10SE], H8557 [22SE]

Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (H.R. 3021), consideration (H. Res. 1234), H4930 [4JN]

Dept. of HHS: require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (H.R. 5876), motion to recommit, H5961 [24JN]

———require parental consent before dispensing prescription drugs at residential programs, H5961 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: improve Operating Fund for public housing (H.R. 3521), motion to recommit, H1055, H1056 [26FE]

———prohibit local public housing authorities from restricting gun ownership, H1055, H1056 [26FE]

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, H5861 [23JN], H7151 [24JY]

———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), H6791 [22JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of Insurance Information (H.R. 5840), E1845 [18SE]

Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), H10927 [10DE]

———impact of tax cuts, H2546, H2547 [22AP]

———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H8557 [22SE], H9874 [25SE], H10388 [29SE]

———regulation of U.S. financial markets, H8557 [22SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (H.R. 3036), H8440 [18SE]

Elk River, MN: tribute to Land of Lakes Boys Choir, E1450 [14JY]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: correct definition of willful noncompliance relative to violations involving the printing of an expiration date on certain credit and debit card receipts before a certain date (H.R. 4008), H3731 [13MY]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1079), H2819 [29AP]

Finkbeiner, Rachel: Library of Congress Letters About Literature competition winner, E1508 [21JY]

Formosan Association for Public Affairs: tribute to Minnesota chapter for supporting the Republic of China's membership in the World Health Organization, E1421 [9JY]

Hale, David: Twin Cities Business (publication) Health Care Hero award recipient, E1180 [10JN]

Hazardous substances: exempt schools and day care centers from laws requiring energy efficient lighting if such lighting contains mercury, H4930 [4JN]

Higher Dimension Materials, Inc.: tribute, E1329 [24JN]

Housing: provide needed housing reform, H6847 [23JY]

Hugo, MN: express support and sympathy to victims of tornado, H5175 [10JN]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3782 [14MY]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), H2526 [22AP]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H383, H384, H385, H386 [22JA]

Meals on Wheels Association of America: tribute, E609 [15AP]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (H.R. 5613), E730 [24AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), E1354 [25JN], E1473 [16JY]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1302 [5MR]

Meyer, Dan: Cable in the Classroom (organization) Leaders in Learning General Excellence Award recipient, E1264 [18JN]

Middle East: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and expression and concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media (H. Res. 1127), H5525 [18JN]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (H. Res. 923), H4839, H4841 [3JN]

———tribute to Central Minnesota Regional Spelling Bee participants, E642 [17AP]

———tribute to Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients from the Sixth Congressional District, E460 [1AP]

———tribute to Heats On program, E1875 [24SE]

———tribute to Minnesota Associated Press Broadcasters award recipients, E598 [14AP]

———tribute to Multi-Regional State Spelling Bee participants, E642 [17AP]

———tribute to police officers, E316 [6MR]

———tribute to Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, E277 [28FE]

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans: tribute, E1240 [17JN]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (H.R. 5611), E1845 [18SE]

Nelson, Monica: tribute for participation in National History Day (organization) Competition, E1267 [18JN]

Office of Congressional Ethics: establish (H. Res. 895), adoption (H. Res. 1031), H1528 [11MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6317 [9JY], H8117 [15SE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 406), H3728 [13MY]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H7153, H7154 [24JY]

———gasoline price levels, H2547 [22AP], H5716, H5720, H5721, H5723 [19JN], H5857 [23JN], H6317 [9JY], H6348 [10JY], H6653, H6654, H6656, H6657, H6660 [16JY], H8004 [10SE]

———increase refining capacity, H5858 [23JN]

Pharmaceuticals: improve regulation of Internet pharmacies (H.R. 6353), E1969 [25SE]

Pheasants Forever Inc.: anniversary, E319 [6MR]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H6322, H6323, H6326 [9JY]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (H. Res. 838), H2078 [9AP]

Power resources: national energy policy, H5716, H5720, H5721, H5723 [19JN], H5857, H5861 [23JN], H6238 [9JY], H6348 [10JY], H6653, H6654, H6656, H6657, H6659, H6660 [16JY], H6789, H6791 [22JY], H7150, H7151, H7152, H7153, H7154 [24JY], H8556, H8557, H8558, H8559, H8560 [22SE]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (H.R. 6566), H8004 [10SE]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1363), H6847 [23JY]

———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), H8117 [15SE], H8140, H8227 [16SE]

———reform litigation process relative to legal challenges to oil and gas leasing programs, H8117 [15SE]

Public welfare programs: allow funds provided to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to be used for alternative-to-abortion services (H.R. 4852), H387 [22JA]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: technical corrections (H.R. 1195), Senate amendment, H2885 [30AP]

St. Louis Park, MN: anniversary of Torah Academy, E324 [6MR]

Taxation: make certain tax benefits permanent law (H.R. 2734), H2546, H2548, H2549 [22AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain energy production and distribution facilities (H.R. 6716), H7634 [31JY]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10388 [29SE]

———rates, H1578 [12MR], H1951 [2AP], H2546, H2547 [22AP]

Thompson, Gabrielle: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Minnesota, E801 [1MY]

Veterans: honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (H. Con. Res. 336), E1202 [11JN]

Votes: position on missed, H8284 [17SE], E2108 [28SE]

Winona State University: tribute to men's basketball team, E750 [29AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5040 [5JN], H6339 [9JY]

Tributes

Botzek, Louise, E1214 [12JN]

Chapman, Jack and Genevieve, E2341 [9DE]

Deitchler, Jake, E1494 [17JY]

Dorfman, Glenn, E513 [4AP]

Doyle, Dennis and Megan, E1019 [22MY]

Enstrom, John and Bonnie, E1430 [10JY]

Jorgensen, Denise, E1014 [22MY]

Kowalski, Stan, E1513 [22JY]

Krinke, Arlen, E1159 [5JN]

Loome, Thomas and Karen, E673 [22AP]

Manrique, E'Leese Madgett, E1149 [5JN]

Marchant, Tom, E594 [14AP]

Olson, Derek, E1034 [22MY]

Sherwood, George, E451 [31MR]

Vail, Calrence and Mayme, E231 [25FE]