JOHNSON, SAM (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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), H995 [14FE]

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

Alaska: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 127), H871 [12FE]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]

America Saves Week: support (see H. Res. 957), H818 [8FE] (see H. Res. 996), H1031 [25FE]

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

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), H2442 [16AP]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H3187 [7MY]

———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), H10300 [27SE]

———provide for transitional health care for members separated from active duty who agree to serve in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve (see H.R. 5609), H1822 [31MR]

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]

Astronauts: recognize participants in Apollo program lunar missions by appointing them to the grade of major general or rear admiral on the retired list, or Lunar Ambassadors to those not in the military (see H.R. 6700), H7784 [31JY]

Baytown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 934), H815 [7FE]

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]

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

Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H2443 [16AP]

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

Bush, President: remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (see H.R. 5167), H8128 [15SE]

Business and industry: evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and ensure protection of Social Security beneficiaries (see H.R. 6633), H7306 [29JY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn coercive abortion practices by the Communist Party (see H. Res. 705), H1619 [12MR]

Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H4877 [3JN]

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

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

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H623 [6FE]

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), H6727 [17JY]

Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office, Odessa, TX: designate (see H.R. 6437), H6229 [8JY]

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

———protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks (see H.R. 5434), H1539 [11MR]

———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), H871 [12FE]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1031 [25FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for two-layered, 14-foot reinforced fencing along the southwest border (see H.R. 5124), H995 [14FE]

———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H871 [12FE]

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]

Diseases: provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H1772 [14MR]

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]

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), H4975 [4JN]

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 (see H.R. 4008), H1822 [31MR]

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. 89), H5111 [9JN]

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

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 5794), H2354 [15AP]

———repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H4833 [22MY]

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

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (see H.R. 5903), H2759 [24AP]

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

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6864), H8050 [11SE]

Health: enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system to improve health care quality, reduce medical errors, and increase efficiency of care (see H.R. 6179), H4973 [4JN]

———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see H.R. 1237), H1702 [13MR]

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

Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2225 [10AP]

Houston, TX: commend Wings Over Houston Airshow for contribution to the appreciation, understanding, and future of the Armed Forces, the city of Houston, TX, and Ellington Field (see H. Res. 1518), H10331 [28SE]

———tribute to Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1250), H5044 [5JN]

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), H5215 [10JN]

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

James Madison University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1051), H5045 [5JN]

Keith, Toby: tribute to commitment to Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 1255), H6178 [26JN]

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

Law enforcement officers: 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), H6089 [25JN]

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), H2659 [23AP]

Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (see H. Con. Res. 281), H814 [7FE]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2071 [8AP]

Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5406 [12JN]

———exempt negative pressure wound therapy pumps and related supplies and accessories from the competitive acquisition program until the clinical comparability of such products can be validated (see H.R. 4935), H23 [15JA]

———increase payments for physicians' services (see H.R. 5445), H1155 [27FE]

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

Military Spouse Legacy Association, Inc.: establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor military spouses throughout history (see H.R. 3026), H456 [23JA]

MRSA Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 988), H1703 [13MR]

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

National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 367), H4976 [4JN]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1294), H5864 [23JN]

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), H7165 [24JY]

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]

Olympic games: tribute to U.S. women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 1428), H8049 [11SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions and allow State governors to petition for increased energy exploration off their coast (see H.R. 6418), H6674 [16JY]

———provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H4833 [22MY]

———provide for State enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources and expansion of natural gas and oil supplies (see H.R. 6428), H6674 [16JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1032 [25FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2355 [15AP]

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]

Power resources: develop energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy (see H.R. 6207), H6407 [10JY]

———expedite exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands (see H.R. 6379), H7629 [30JY]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H7956 [9SE]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6384), H6728 [17JY] (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H4454 [21MY]

———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]

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

Rio Grande American Canal, El Paso, TX: redesignate as the Travis C. Johnson Canal (see H.R. 6041), H3776 [13MY]

———redesignate as the Travis C. Johnson Canal, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6041), H4454 [21MY]

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

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 6453), H7165 [24JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 2564), H349 [17JA]

Securities: protect investors by fostering transparency and accountability of attorneys in private securities litigation (see H.R. 5463), H7789 [31JY]

Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Officer Building, Bremen, GA: designate (see H.R. 6092), H4454 [21MY]

Smithsonian Institution: carry out certain construction projects (see H.R. 6627), H7306 [29JY]

———construct a greenhouse facility at museum support facility in Suitland, MD (see H.R. 5492), H1073 [26FE]

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

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

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2332), H3403 [8MY]

Taxation: clarify that personal service corporations may continue to use the cash method of accounting (see H.R. 3770), H3777 [13MY]

———limit application of tax-exempt bond financing to property of certain newly included counties in the Gulf Opportunity Zone (see H.R. 6722), H7785 [31JY]

———make permanent the shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 2014), H1889 [1AP]

———modify penalty on the understatement of taxpayer's liability by tax return preparers (see H.R. 4318), H390 [22JA]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H814 [7FE]

———provide benefits to individuals who have been wrongfully incarcerated (see H.R. 7021), H9084 [23SE]

———provide for an increase in the standard mileage rates to reflect the increase in the cost of highway fuels (see H.R. 6368), H6089 [25JN]

———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), H2759 [24AP]

———provide recovery rebates to certain pension recipients (see H.R. 6609), H7164 [24JY]

———provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Ike (see H.R. 6958), H8476 [18SE]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 4126), H457 [23JA]

———reform alternative minimum tax on corporations (see H.R. 3694), H480 [28JA]

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

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H456 [23JA]

Texas Military Veterans Post Office, Humble, TX: designate (see H.R. 5517), H1183 [28FE]

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H6089 [25JN]

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

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

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H2071 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Medicare: clarify use of private contracts by beneficiaries for professional services and allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits (see H.R. 7148), H10131 [26SE]

Social Security: prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited toward certain pension benefits, improve provisions governing totalization agreements, and prevent unauthorized employment (see H.R. 5515), H1183 [28FE]

Taxation: remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), H993 [14FE]

Essays

Patriot: Rebecca B. Kow, E426 [14MR]

Veterans: Kayla Hudgins, E426 [14MR]

———Sai Pranathi Baddipudi, E426 [14MR]

Veterans History Project: Brandon Maso, E481 [2AP]

———Corbin D. Ringley, E481 [2AP]

———Derek Guckes, E481 [2AP]

———Garrett Tollette, E481 [2AP]

———Susie Choi, E481 [2AP]

Lists

Plano West Senior High School, Plano, TX, baseball team roster, H6146 [26JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7331 [30JY], H9871 [25SE]

Remarks

Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps, H562 [6FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1572 [12MR]

Business and industry: evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and ensure protection of Social Security beneficiaries (H.R. 6633), H7590, H7591 [30JY]

Collin County, TX: Collin County Sheriff's Office recipient of National Night Out crime, drug, and violence prevention program award, E2328 [20NO]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Army 345th Tactical Psychological Operations Co. (Airborne), E1661 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1903 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (H.R. 3494), H2360 [16AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), Senate amendment, H8039 [11SE]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H9872 [25SE]

Housing: provide needed housing reform, H6989 [23JY]

———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H6989 [23JY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 3494), H2360 [16AP]

———prohibit Federal funding to State or local governments that provide sanctuary to illegal aliens, H2360 [16AP]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (S. 1692), H5447 [17JN]

Medicare: limit exception to prohibition on physician referrals for certain physician-owned hospitals, H1298 [5MR]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1298 [5MR]

Murphy, TX: anniversary, E2075 [27SE]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1294), H5933 [24JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6581 [16JY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H4327 [21MY], H5487 [18JN], H6348 [10JY]

Plano, TX: tribute to Plano West Senior High School baseball team, H6146 [26JN], E1498 [17JY]

Point of order, H5934 [24JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, H4327 [21MY], H5487 [18JN], H6348 [10JY], H6581 [16JY], H7333 [30JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H6989 [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), H8232 [16SE]

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 (H. Res. 986), H4177 [20MY]

Social Security: prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited toward certain pension benefits, improve provisions governing totalization agreements, and prevent unauthorized employment (H.R. 5515), H1344 [6MR], H2168 [10AP], H4979 [5JN], E268 [28FE]

———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (H.R. 6600), H10201 [27SE]

———reform, H1893 [2AP]

Taxation: conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers (H.R. 5719), H2274 [15AP]

———rates, H1572 [12MR]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (H.R. 5450), H1079 [27FE]

Texas: tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E1138 [4JN]

———tribute to 3d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E399 [13MR], E413 [14MR], E481 [2AP]

———tribute to 3d Congressional District Middle School Patriotic Essay Contest participants, E426 [14MR]

Texas Military Veterans Post Office, Humble, TX: designate (H.R. 5517), H2233 [14AP]

Village Health Partners (business): Health Care Information and Management System Society Davies Award for Excellence recipient, H1452 [11MR]

Volunteer workers: tribute, E647 [17AP]

Summaries

Texas Congressional Youth Advisory Council Participant Essays, E399-E401 [13MR], E413-E415 [14MR]

Tributes

Moseley, T. Michael, E1403 [8JY]