TANNER, JOHN S. (a Representative from Tennessee)

Articles and editorials

Redistricting Must Be Fixed Before Census, Roll Call (publication), H7286 [29JY]

Voting's Neglected Scandal, David S. Broder, Washington (DC) Post, H7286 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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), H5865 [23JN]

American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H8478 [18SE]

American Revolution: anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (see H. Res. 1063), H2152 [9AP]

Antarctic regions: encourage support of a recovery mission for the human remains of crew killed in the George One crash on Thurston Island (see H. Con. Res. 301), H1000 [15FE]

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), H2442 [16AP]

———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), H6825 [22JY]

———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), H1889 [1AP]

———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2011 [3AP]

Bangladesh: elections (see H. Res. 1402), H7788 [31JY]

Bhutan: commemorate participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commend commitment to conducting parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 1307), H6408 [10JY]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H2151 [9AP]

Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H6408 [10JY]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H1155 [27FE]

Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H1417 [6MR]

Crime: ensure sex offenders who travel between States must register with appropriate State and local authorities (see H.R. 5475), H1004 [21FE]

Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3021), H3109 [6MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7784 [31JY]

El Dorado, AR: tribute to El Dorado High School recipients of the Murphy Oil Corp., El Dorado Promise scholarship (see H. Res. 1155), H3051 [5MY]

Farenholt (U.S.S.): recognize crew for valor and bravery in the South Pacific during service in World War II (see H. Res. 1248), H5329 [11JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H. Res. 1358), H6733 [21JY]

GSA: enhance authorities relative to real property that has yet to be reported excess (see H.R. 5787), H2854 [29AP]

House Ethics Commission: establish (see H. Res. 1018), H1418 [6MR]

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 (see H. Res. 1111), H2488 [17AP]

———require U.S. funding for reconstruction or training for Iraqi security forces be treated as loans and establish a joint U.S.-Iraqi trust fund for mutually agreed-upon reconstruction projects (see H.R. 5899), H2948 [30AP]

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

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H5408 [12JN]

Medicare: exempt from critical access hospital inpatient bed limitation the number of beds provided for certain veterans (see H.R. 6557), H6733 [21JY]

———provide coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions (see H.R. 5765), H2223 [10AP]

Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 365), H5216 [10JN]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3109 [6MY]

MRSA Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 988), H1889 [1AP]

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

National Carriage Driving Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H4062 [15MY]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H3404 [8MY]

National Day of the Cowboy: designate (see H. Res. 984), H2488 [17AP]

National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H2356 [15AP]

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

National Golf Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H2443 [16AP]

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

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 369), H3187 [7MY]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H8128 [15SE]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H4454 [21MY]

NATO: congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance (see H. Res. 1266), H5409 [12JN]

———support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 409), H7955 [9SE]

Olympic games: tribute to U.S. women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 1428), H8277 [16SE]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1155 [27FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1821 [31MR]

Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (see H. Res. 1139), H2948 [30AP]

Pickwick Post Office Building, Counce, TN: designate (see H.R. 6197), H9085 [23SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1000), H6408 [10JY]

Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H9974 [25SE]

Power resources: increase domestic energy production and diversify America's energy portfolio (see H.R. 6817), H7807 [1AU]

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

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 3654), H1155 [27FE]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 337), H2852 [29AP]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 6600), H7163 [24JY]

Taxation: provide relief in the case of federally declared disasters (see H.R. 6640), H7307 [29JY]

Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H8020 [10SE]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 211), H8397 [17SE]

Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations (see H. Res. 971), H870 [12FE]

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: include new trail segments, land components, and campgrounds (see H.R. 5335), H818 [8FE]

University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1151), H2759 [24AP]

Veterans: honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3778 [13MY]

———presume service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see H.R. 5954), H5111 [9JN]

Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1231), H5730 [19JN]

Waipio, HI: tribute to Waipio Little League Baseball team (see H. Res. 1436), H8277 [16SE]

William C. Tallent Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Knoxville, TN: designate (see H.R. 6996), H9083 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 1302), H6009 [24JN]

House of Representatives: support use of independent commissions to ensure transparent and fair congressional redistricting (see H. Res. 1365), H6825 [22JY]

Iraq: limit U.S. assistance for infrastructure projects (see H.R. 7028), H9084 [23SE]

Remarks

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 amendment, H3943 [15MY]

Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, H3943 [15MY]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (H. Res. 1080), H6422 [14JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1575 [12MR]

Clarksville (TN) Leaf-Chronicle: anniversary, E2316 [20NO]

Congressional Club: anniversary (H. Res. 1026), E1027 [22MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms, H8270 [16SE]

———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), H8270 [16SE]

———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), consideration (H. Res. 1434), H8173 [16SE]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10377 [29SE], H10759 [3OC]

House of Representatives: history and impact of gerrymandering in congressional redistricting, H7284-H7286 [29JY]

———limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (H.R. 543), H7285 [29JY]

———report on bipartisan delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting, E303 [5MR]

———support use of independent commissions to ensure transparent and fair congressional redistricting (H. Res. 1365), H7284-H7286 [29JY]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), E695 [23AP]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1307 [5MR]

———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10759 [3OC]

NATO: report on congressional delegation trip to Parliamentary Assembly meeting, E1185-E1187 [10JN]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, H1575 [12MR]

Supreme Court: decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, E1380 [26JN]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 7202), consideration (H. Res. 1516), H10312, H10313 [28SE]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10377 [29SE]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation (H.R. 7201), consideration (H. Res. 1516), H10312, H10313 [28SE]

Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations (H. Res. 971), H919 [13FE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (H.R. 5724), waiver of fast-track authority (H. Res. 1092), H2188 [10AP]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), consideration (H. Res. 1265), H5338 [12JN]

University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 1151), H7271 [29JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H290 [16JA], H617 [6FE], H1219 [4MR], H1339 [5MR]

Tributes

Cramer, Representative, E1959 [25SE]

Gallis, Paul E., E1200 [11JN]

Hill, Joe H., E585 [10AP]

Mercer, Shirlene, E2110 [28SE]

Ridgeway, Mary Kate, E658 [17AP]

Scurlock, Jimmy, E1330 [24JN]

Whitelaw, Johnnie, E37 [17JA]