JORDAN, JIM (a Representative from Ohio)

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Appropriations: impose moratorium on earmarks (see H.R. 5995), H3402 [8MY]

———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: 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), H2760 [24AP]

———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), H10132 [26SE]

———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]

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), H872 [12FE]

Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H3110 [6MY] (see H. Res. 1302), H6826 [22JY]

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

Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1703 [13MR]

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

Capital punishment: constitutional amendment to allow the death penalty, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child (see H.J. Res. 96), H6230 [8JY]

Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H457 [23JA]

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H.R. 5995), H3402 [8MY] (see H. Con. Res. 263), H390 [22JA]

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

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 1673), H349 [17JA]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 1356), H7630 [30JY]

Crime: combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and interstate fencing of stolen retail merchandise (see H.R. 6491), H6576 [15JY]

———provide penalties for sex offenders who access social networking websites (see H.R. 3144), H4832 [22MY]

Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6577 [15JY]

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 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 Veterans Affairs: modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 6236), H5327 [11JN]

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]

Elections: require Federal election ballots be generally printed only in English and modify requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English (see H.R. 5971), H5797 [20JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: allow private sector employers to provide compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay (see H.R. 6025), H4454 [21MY]

Families and domestic relations: call upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children (see H. Res. 1076), H2011 [3AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 22), H6090 [25JN] (see H.J. Res. 89), H5215 [10JN]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1219), H4976 [4JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H1539 [11MR]

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

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

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), H9973 [25SE]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H. Res. 1358), H7166 [24JY]

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

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), H5482 [17JN]

Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H2071 [8AP]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2444 [16AP]

John P. Gallagher Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 6150), H4830 [22MY]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1772 [14MR]

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), H2487 [17AP]

McConnell, John H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1280), H5481 [17JN]

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

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3020 [1MY]

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

National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 892), H943 [13FE]

National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6473 [14JY]

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H4062 [15MY]

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

Nevada: tribute to Army and Air National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 358), H5111 [9JN]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H943 [13FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2759 [24AP]

Pelosi, Speaker: express support for revealing of commonsense plan to lower gasoline prices (see H. Res. 1135), H3187 [7MY]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H390 [22JA]

Power resources: promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H7059 [23JY]

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

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H1155 [27FE]

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

Science: prohibit human-animal hybrids (see H.R. 5910), H4151 [19MY]

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 3654), H7629 [30JY]

Sgt. Michael M. Kashkoush Post Office Building, Chagrin Falls, OH: designate (see H.R. 5400), H870 [12FE]

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

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

———improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (see H.R. 3234), H5329 [11JN]

———modify penalty on the understatement of taxpayer's liability by tax return preparers (see H.R. 4318), H4322 [20MY]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H7629 [30JY]

———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), H6089 [25JN]

———temporarily suspend excise tax on highway motor fuels (see H.R. 5995), H3402 [8MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H2554 [22AP]

U.N.: condemn efforts of Human Rights Committee and Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women to pressure Ireland to reduce or eliminate constitutionally established abortion restrictions (see H. Res. 1482), H10133 [26SE]

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

University of Iowa: tribute to wrestling team (see H. Res. 1100), H2855 [29AP]

University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 1387), H10133 [26SE]

University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1151), H6826 [22JY]

William `Bill' Clay Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 5395), H1418 [6MR]

Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 6220), H5482 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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]

Federal agencies and departments: require annual reviews by Inspectors General of the operations, efficiency, and effectiveness of Federal programs (see H.R. 6639), H7307 [29JY]

———require the President to submit recommendations and propose legislation to modernize, consolidate, and when necessary, terminate programs, agencies, and activities (see H.R. 6638), H7307 [29JY]

Tariff: laundry work surfaces (see H.R. 5088), H389 [22JA]

Motions

Federal employees: ensure that at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (H.R. 5781), H5608 [19JN]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H6324 [9JY]

American Religious History Week: designate (H. Res. 888), H5478 [17JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H7614, H7615 [30JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H934 [13FE]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H1952 [2AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1568 [12MR], H1952 [2AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), conference report, H4994 [5JN]

DeHaven, John R.: Ohio Veteran of the Year award recipient, E933 [15MY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H5586 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E2126 [28SE]

District of Columbia: revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), H8260 [16SE]

Economy: impact of tax cuts, H934 [13FE]

Federal employees: ensure that at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (H.R. 5781), motion to recommit, H5608 [19JN]

———prohibit Federal employees not compliant with a court-ordered child support arrangement from receiving paid parental leave, H5608 [19JN]

Fenbert, Wilbur J. (Web): Ohio Veteran of the Year award recipient, E931 [15MY]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Mansfield, OH, Rotary Club McGowan Courage Award recipients, E844 [7MY]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H382 [22JA]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H5608 [19JN]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H6324 [9JY]

Power resources: commend use of environmentally safe drilling techniques by offshore oil production facilities, H7615 [30JY]

———national energy policy, H7614, H7615 [30JY]

———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), H8144 [16SE]

Taxation: rates, H1952 [2AP], H4994 [5JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8032 [11SE]

Treece, William P.: Ohio Veteran of the Year award recipient, E948 [15MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5478 [17JN]

Resignations

Committee on Small Business (House), H1046 [26FE]

Tributes

Briggs, Daniel K., E636 [16AP]

Flockerzie, Gale (Whitey), E485 [2AP]

Hobson, Representative, H9960 [25SE]

Koch, Howard, E1810 [16SE]

Schoolcraft, Jon M., III, H484 [29JA]

Weyer, Milton H., Jr., E1876 [24SE]