DENT, CHARLES W. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Articles and editorials

Our Right to Security—Al Qaeda, Not the FBI, Is the Greater Threat to America, Debra Burlingame, Wall Street Journal, H1715 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H6343 [9JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H5045 [5JN]

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]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2267 [14AP]

———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]

———take certain additional and timely measures to ensure that members and their dependents are provided with reasonable information on how to register to vote and vote in the 2008 general elections (see H. Con. Res. 388), H7790 [31JY]

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

Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H871 [12FE]

Boy Scouts: express condolences to victims and those affected by tornado at Boy Scout camp in Iowa and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting rescue operations (see H. Res. 1283), H5580 [18JN]

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

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

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

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1767), H4322 [20MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: designate an agency to modernize the integrated public alert and warning system of the U.S. (see H.R. 6392), H6174 [26JN]

———establish Community Preparedness Division (see H.R. 5890), H2758 [24AP]

———improve financial assistance provided to State, local, and tribal governments for information sharing activities (see H.R. 6098), H5045 [5JN]

———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H5408 [12JN]

———require States and Federal agencies, departments, and courts to provide certain statistics to the FBI and require the FBI to publish such statistics (see H.R. 6192), H5408 [12JN]

———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]

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]

———establish oil and gas leasing program for public lands within the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 6758), H7787 [31JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6726 [17JY]

d'Harnoncourt, Anne: tribute (see H. Res. 1348), H6734 [21JY]

Diseases: increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H5730 [19JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H8276 [16SE]

Education: increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders (see H.R. 5516), H3186 [7MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (see H.R. 6460), H6577 [15JY]

Financial institutions: increase amount of deposits insured under the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 7235), H10642 [29SE]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H6177 [26JN]

Foreign policy: express that former Presidents and high-ranking political figures should refrain from freelance diplomacy against the wishes of the current Government and stated U.S. foreign policy (see H. Con. Res. 329), H2554 [22AP]

Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 6730), H7786 [31JY]

Health: encourage use of electronic health records and provide a secure framework in which such records are made available for a national information technology infrastructure (see H.R. 2991), H2764 [25AP]

———establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products (see H.R. 5629), H10642 [29SE]

———establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible (see H.R. 6210), H5409 [12JN]

———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see H.R. 1237), H1341 [5MR]

House of Representatives: constitutional amendment on basing apportionment on number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 6), H559 [29JA]

———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), H7629 [30JY]

Housing: provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H3187 [7MY]

Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H8020 [10SE]

Immigration: withhold financial aid from countries that deny or unreasonably delay acceptance of their nationals who have been ordered removed from the U.S. and prohibit issuance of visas to their nationals (see H.R. 5761), H2223 [10AP]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H8019 [10SE]

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), H6577 [15JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: establish a commemorative work near the Korean War Memorial to honor members of the Armed Forces who have served in Korea since July 28, 1953 (see H.R. 6195), H6343 [9JY]

———grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2852), H2853 [29AP]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1973 [2AP]

Lewis, Jerry: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3035), H7956 [9SE]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2152 [9AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H1445 [10MR]

Medicare: disapprove rule relative to coverage of the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in the treatment of anemia in cancer patients (see H.J. Res. 54), H350 [17JA]

———ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 4248), H295 [16JA]

———extend increased payments for ground ambulance services (see H.R. 2164), H10132 [26SE]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H1417 [6MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 5771), H2554 [22AP]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H3404 [8MY]

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), H3109 [6MY]

National Airborne Day: designate (see H. Res. 1364), H8276 [16SE]

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H6343 [9JY]

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

National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 70), H8578 [22SE]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H1822 [31MR]

National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 994), H1540 [11MR]

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

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H8397 [17SE]

National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]

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

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H10132 [26SE]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H872 [12FE]

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

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

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H5328 [11JN]

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

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

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7956 [9SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H8478 [18SE]

Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 326), H2150 [9AP]

Taxation: allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 3660), H1822 [31MR]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H9974 [25SE]

———establish infrastructure foundation for the hydrogen economy (see H.R. 5746), H2150 [9AP]

———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 2020), H8019 [10SE]

———modify the alternative minimum tax on individuals by permitting the deduction for State and local taxes and adjust exemption amounts for inflation (see H.R. 1942), H6674 [16JY]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H5111 [9JN]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5974), H3778 [13MY]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H3185 [7MY]

———provide income tax credit for Eagle employers (see H.R. 5907), H3404 [8MY]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 4126), H6177 [26JN]

———reform laws relative to individuals, estate and gift taxes, corporate rates, capital gains and dividends, retirement savings, lifetime savings, life skills, and certain medical care (see H.R. 5105), H455 [23JA]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H7854 [8SE]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 332), H5045 [5JN]

Veterans' Benefits and Services Act: amend relative to HIV infection testing (see H.R. 6114), H4453 [21MY]

World Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1192), H3777 [13MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Interior: assist in establishment of an industrial history interpretive center and museum in Bethlehem, PA (see H.R. 6703), H7785 [31JY]

Letters

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act modernization and streamlining: Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, H1326 [5MR]

———Michael B. Mukasey, Attorney General and J. Michael McConnell, Director of National Intelligence, H1799-H1801 [31MR]

Protect America Act extension: several Representatives, H1024 [25FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1621 [13MR]

Remarks

C.F. Martin & Co.: anniversary, H2631 [23AP]

Courts: grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, H1801 [31MR]

Crime: provide funding for multi-jurisdictional anti-gang task forces (H.R. 3152), H3863 [14MY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H8004 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1068 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1937 [25SE]

———enter into an agreement with the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (H.R. 1333), H5511, H5512 [18JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), H1023, H1024, H1026, H1027, H1028 [25FE], H1325, H1327, H1328, H1329 [5MR], H1799, H1801, H1803, H1805 [31MR]

———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1041), H1715 [14MR]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: limit casino expansion (H.R. 2562), H6051 [25JN]

———restrict off-reservation gaming, H6051 [25JN]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3859 [14MY]

Morris Black and Sons, Inc.: anniversary, H2209 [10AP]

Motion pictures: anniversary of drive-in theater, H5021 [5JN]

Native Americans: provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community (H.R. 2176), H6051 [25JN]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H8004 [10SE]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit, H2360 [16AP]

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

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (H.R. 6709), H8148 [16SE]

———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), H8148 [16SE]

Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (organization): tribute to Lehigh Valley chapter, E2328 [20NO]

Votes: position on missed, H1515 [11MR]

West Warwick, RI: manslaughter charges, plea agreements, and parole of individuals responsible for 2003 fire that killed 100 people attending a Great White (musical group) performance, H928 [13FE]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of the Bulge, E2328 [20NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H867 [12FE], H1616 [12MR], H2549 [22AP], H3774 [13MY]

Tributes

Davis, Gloria, E2146 [28SE]

Johnson, Derek B., H928 [13FE]

Johnson, Robert, H928 [13FE]

Murdy, James W., H1621 [13MR]

Peterson, Representative John E., H10124 [26SE]