ISSA, DARRELL E. (a Representative from California)

Addresses

Lebanese Red Cross Presentation: Alexis C. Monroe, E556 [9AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H5730 [19JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4833 [22MY]

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]

———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), H872 [12FE]

———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]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2855 [29AP]

Aviation: provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels (see H.R. 6131), H4829 [22MY]

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), H621 [6FE]

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

Borderline Personality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1005), H1446 [10MR]

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), H2224 [10AP]

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

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7630 [30JY]

Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H2852 [29AP]

Bush, President: remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (see H.R. 5167), H7629 [30JY]

California State University, Fresno: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 1327), H6342 [9JY]

Chi Mui Post Office Building, San Gabriel, CA: designate (see H.R. 5477), H1772 [14MR]

Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H8276 [16SE]

China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H1004 [21FE]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H995 [14FE]

Clean Air Act: 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), H4829 [22MY]

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

Copyrights: amend laws relative to works connected to certain funding agreements (see H.R. 6845), H7955 [9SE]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 699), H6407 [10JY]

———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (see H.R. 6146), H4830 [22MY]

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

Crime: provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 5131), H2267 [14AP]

Dept. of Education: establish discretionary school construction grant program for local educational agencies affected by base closures and realignments (see H.R. 6293), H6728 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make permanent the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6008), H3402 [8MY]

———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H457 [23JA]

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]

———provide with a mechanism to cancel contracts for the sale of certain materials (see H.R. 5887), H7789 [31JY]

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), H10844 [19NO]

Education: recognize achievements of high school valedictorians, promote importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and reward academic excellence of all high school students (see H. Res. 1229), H4831 [22MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 4926), H1221 [4MR]

Energy Policy Act: restore certain renewable fuels provisions (see H.R. 6134), H4829 [22MY]

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), H3778 [13MY]

———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]

FCC: prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany (see H.R. 6209), H5730 [19JN]

Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2443 [16AP]

Filipino American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H10699 [2OC]

Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H4320 [20MY]

Gordon N. Chan Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 6558), H6733 [21JY]

Harold D. McCraw, Sr., Post Office Building, Richmond, CA: designate (see H.R. 6286), H5865 [23JN]

Hayes, Isaac L., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1425), H8049 [11SE]

Helms, Jesse: tribute (see H. Res. 1325), H6342 [9JY]

Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2070 [8AP]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 245), H10133 [26SE]

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]

Immigration: allow, and establish conditions for, temporary admission of nonimmigrant aliens to the U.S. to receive medical treatment (see H.R. 6519), H6673 [16JY]

———increase number of H-1B visas (see H.R. 5642), H3777 [13MY]

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), H6010 [24JN]

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

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions unless the President certifies that the North Korean Government has met certain benchmarks (see H.R. 3650), H1004 [21FE]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: provide for specified civil penalties for violations (see H.R. 5775), H2224 [10AP]

Larry S. Pierce Post Office, Taft, CA: designate (see H.R. 3729), H457 [23JA]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H2151 [9AP]

Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 356), H4321 [20MY]

Lebanon: support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces (see H. Res. 1194), H3885 [14MY]

———support democratically elected Government and condemn Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran for undermining the Lebanese Government and violations of certain U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H. Res. 1201), H4060 [15MY]

Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H995 [14FE]

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

Marisol Heredia Post Office Building, El Monte, CA: designate (see H.R. 4185), H1155 [27FE]

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

———restore financial stability to anesthesiology teaching programs for resident physicians (see H.R. 2053), H5408 [12JN]

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]

Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 365), H4831 [22MY]

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

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1113), H2761 [24AP]

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H5730 [19JN]

National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1114), H2761 [24AP]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H2659 [23AP]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1296), H6473 [14JY]

National Estate Planning Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 732), H6178 [26JN] (see H. Res. 1499), H9974 [25SE]

National Guard Youth Challenge Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H6343 [9JY]

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

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2854 [29AP]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H7630 [30JY]

National Security Act: revise reporting requirements related to security clearances (see H.R. 7259), H10827 [3OC]

Native Americans: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 2762), H1418 [6MR]

———require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H5730 [19JN]

NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Res. 997), H1540 [11MR]

Nevada: tribute to Army and Air National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 358), H6178 [26JN]

NRC: accelerate approval of certain licenses for nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 6895), H8276 [16SE]

Nuclear energy: authorize use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel (see H.R. 6132), H4829 [22MY]

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

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H4878 [3JN]

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

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

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2761 [24AP]

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), 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), H5409 [12JN]

———develop energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy (see H.R. 6207), H6343 [9JY]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]

———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), H4829 [22MY]

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]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 39), H1342 [5MR]

Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H559 [29JA]

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

Selective Service System: amend laws relative to registration (see H.R. 7216), H10641 [29SE]

Ships and vessels: extend exemption for vessels operating within the Boundary Line from fire-retardent materials construction requirement (see H.R. 3852), H4322 [20MY]

Standing Bear (Ponca Native American Chief): tribute (see H. Res. 1043), H1618 [12MR]

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

Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 223), H1221 [4MR]

Tariff: ethanol (see H.R. 6137), H4829 [22MY]

Taxation: 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), H390 [22JA]

———allow individuals a credit for health insurance costs and allow employees who elect not to participate in employer subsidized health plans an exclusion from gross income for employer payments (see H.R. 5923), H2852 [29AP]

———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]

———eliminate limitation on the foreign earned income exclusion (see H.R. 6614), H7164 [24JY]

———extend and modify the renewable energy production credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment credit (see H.R. 6133), H4829 [22MY]

———make permanent the deduction for expensing certain depreciable business assets and allow a deduction for the original purchase of domestically manufactured automobiles (see H.R. 7298), H10975 [10DE]

———provide a credit for algae derived fuels (see H.R. 6943), H8475 [18SE]

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

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

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

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H3404 [8MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1455), H8396 [17SE]

Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 290), H1032 [25FE]

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

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

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H2152 [9AP]

Youth Impact Program: tribute (see H. Res. 1413), H7808 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: require an immediate adjustment of the thrifty food plan to increase the benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (see H.R. 6354), H6009 [24JN]

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 State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program and reallocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the U.S. (see H.R. 6090), H4320 [20MY]

Financial Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 7275), H10844 [19NO]

Human rights: recognize importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling and commend the Dept. of Justice for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions (see H. Res. 1506), H9974 [25SE]

Tariff: travel bags (see H.R. 5553), H1417 [6MR]

———travel bags with a removable backpack or daypack (see H.R. 5399), H870 [12FE]

Venezuela: condemn actions and statements of President Hugo Chavez supporting terrorism and terrorists organizations (see H. Res. 965), H813 [7FE]

World War II: express appreciation for service of Filipino veterans on the anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's order to put Filipino forces under U.S. command (see H. Res. 1400), H7788 [31JY]

Letters

Installation of Americans With Disabilities Act-compliant door handles in House of Representatives' office buildings: by, H6071 [25JN]

Remarks

American Eagle Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1247), H5424 [17JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (H.R. 3195), H6071 [25JN]

Animals: support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (H.R. 1464), H4071 [19MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (H. Res. 1153), H4084, H4086 [19MY]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (H.R. 1771), H4073 [19MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (H.R. 2649), H4075 [19MY]

Bush, President: remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (H.R. 5167), H8100, H8102 [15SE]

California: transfer certain BLM lands in Riverside and San Diego Counties to be held in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians (H.R. 2963), E1175 [9JN]

Congressional Club: anniversary (H. Res. 1026), H4087 [19MY]

Courts: prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (H.R. 6146), H10262 [27SE]

Crazy Horse Memorial: anniversary of commencement of carving (H. Res. 1074), H4069 [19MY]

Crime: enable increased Federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and allow restitution to victims of identity theft, H8078 [15SE]

Dept. of State: ensure that compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of the Secretary are those which were in effect on January 1, 2007 (S.J. Res. 46), H10944, H10945 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River in California (H.R. 29), E172 [13FE]

———convey a water distribution system to Goleta Water District in Goleta, CA (H.R. 3323), H4074 [19MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make certain payments to eligible persons who served in the Philippines during World War II (H.R. 6897), H8486 [22SE]

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), E1818 [17SE]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10302 [28SE], H10376 [29SE]

FBI: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 410), H8087 [15SE]

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), H5597, H5599, H5600, H5601, H5602, H5603, H5606 [19JN]

Fish and fishing: initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other countries to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean (S.J. Res. 17), H4068 [19MY]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1219), H5433, H5434 [17JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), H5765, H5766 [20JN]

Frank Sinatra Day: designate (H. Res. 1144), H4079 [19MY]

GAO: submit to Congress a report on feasibility and desirability of providing an insurance benefit to Federal employees which affords partial or total wage replacement with respect to periods of qualified leave, H5606 [19JN]

Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (H.R. 6085), H5439, H5440 [17JN]

GSA: enhance authorities relative to real property that has yet to be reported excess (H.R. 5787), H4093, H4094 [19MY]

Hayes, Isaac L., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1425), H8089 [15SE]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: restrict off-reservation gaming, H6054 [25JN]

Intelligence services: application of waterboarding interrogation techniques to individuals under U.S. custody or physical control, H1511 [11MR]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), veto, H1511 [11MR]

———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H1511 [11MR]

John P. Gallagher Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate (H.R. 6150), H5437, H5438 [17JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (H. Res. 1237), H5441 [17JN]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (S. 1692), H5446 [17JN]

Maher, Michael J.: University of San Diego Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill Service Award recipient, E618 [15AP]

Marine resources: strengthen awareness of values of coral reefs and associated ecosystems, reduce threats to coral reefs, and implement strategies for conservation of such ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 300), H4067 [19MY]

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (H. Con. Res. 334), H4080 [19MY]

Native Americans: provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community (H.R. 2176), H6054 [25JN]

Orange County Water District: anniversary (H. Res. 1199), H5427 [17JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H5427 [17JN]

Palmer, Arnold: tribute (H. Res. 1152), H4081 [19MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1132), H4082 [19MY]

Point of order, H4067, H4068, H4069, H4071, H4073, H4074, H4075, H4078, H4079, H4080, H4081, H4083, H4086, H4089 [19MY], H5428, H5430 [17JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, H5424 [17JN]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (H.R. 6566), H8143 [16SE]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (H.R. 6709), H8143 [16SE]

Protect America Act: extend (H.R. 5104), H512 [29JA]

Public Radio Recognition Month: designate (H. Res. 1002), H5432 [17JN]

Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (H. Res. 1029), H5436 [17JN]

Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1275), H5442, H5443 [17JN]

Schools: improve safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher learning (H.R. 2352), H8084, H8085 [15SE]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (H.R. 6064), H8080, H8082 [15SE]

Supreme Court: extend authority of the U.S. Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds (H.R. 6855), H8086 [15SE]

Surplus Government property: direct Federal agencies to donate excess and surplus Federal electronic equipment to qualifying small towns, counties, schools, nonprofit organizations, and libraries (H.R. 752), H4090, H4091 [19MY]

Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10376 [29SE]

Texas Southern University: tribute to establishment of Andrew L. Jefferson Endowment for Trial Advocacy at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law (H. Res. 31), H5455 [17JN]

Vice Presidents of the U.S.: provide Secret Service protection to former Vice Presidents (H.R. 5938), Senate amendments, H8076, H8078 [15SE]

Votes: position on missed, E1862 [22SE]

Voting Rights Act: revise short title of reauthorization legislation to include Cesar E. Chavez, Barbara C. Jordan, William C. Velasquez, and Hector P. Garcia (S. 188), H5453 [17JN]

Welcome Home Troops (organization): tribute, E938 [15MY]

Wildomar, CA: tribute to incorporation as a city, E1339 [25JN]

Tributes

Dittman, Jarod, E589 [10AP]

Mercardante, Luke J., E738 [24AP]

Monroe, Alexis C., E556 [9AP]

Wendel, Anthony J., III, E1073 [23MY]

Wright, Vernon, E656 [17AP]