CUELLAR, HENRY (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2727 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 954), H557 [29JA]

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

Armed Forces: guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]

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

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 5869), H2760 [24AP]

Baytown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 934), H872 [12FE]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H25 [15JA]

Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H1821 [31MR]

Budget: extend pay-as-you-go requirement (see H.R. 2686), H2012 [3AP]

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7307 [29JY]

Children and youth: update definition of ``food of minimal nutritional value'' to conform to current nutrition science and protect Federal investment in national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1363), H4877 [3JN]

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

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

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1767), H2224 [10AP]

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

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H6010 [24JN]

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]

Dept. of HHS: develop an antimicrobial resistance research strategic plan (see H.R. 3697), H943 [13FE]

———reauthorize Healthy Start Program (see H.R. 3267), H4832 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health care to immigration detainees in custody (see H.R. 5950), H4061 [15MY]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 2926), H5044 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]

Dept. of State: encourage cooperation with Pakistan to secure and return to the U.S. all American children being educated in madrassas in Pakistan (see H. Res. 1336), H6675 [16JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand authority to provide counseling for family members of veterans receiving non-service-connected treatment (see H.R. 6439), H7308 [29JY]

———improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H2225 [10AP]

———modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 5892), H3187 [7MY]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1927), H6727 [17JY]

Destination ImagiNation Week: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H2554 [22AP] (see H. Res. 1210), H4878 [3JN]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 3926), H7789 [31JY]

Disasters: support efforts by local television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of natural disasters (see H.R. 2331), H1155 [27FE]

Diseases: eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 1532), H6577 [15JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7809 [1AU]

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]

———strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs (see H.R. 6617), H7164 [24JY]

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]

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H994 [14FE]

Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (see H. Res. 1095), H2151 [9AP]

Federal Financing Bank: clarify authority to purchase certain loans guaranteed under the Higher Education Act (see H.R. 5914), H4833 [22MY]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1142), H1821 [31MR]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on certain payments when the sum of base acres of a farm is below a certain amount (see H.R. 6849), H8478 [18SE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2092), H2947 [30AP]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 5592), H1538 [11MR]

———expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting (see H.R. 5549), H4975 [4JN]

———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8478 [18SE]

Hispanic Americans: recognize service, courage, and patriotism of those who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 253), H5581 [18JN]

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]

Immigration: authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a U.S. college or university in science, technology, engineering, or math to be admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 6039), H4061 [15MY]

———eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories (see H.R. 5921), H4061 [15MY]

———recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future (see H.R. 5882), H4061 [15MY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: protect the well-being of soldiers and their families (see H.R. 6020), H4061 [15MY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 758), H1341 [5MR]

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), H5045 [5JN]

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: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (see H.R. 6028), H3776 [13MY]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H2659 [23AP]

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

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H350 [17JA]

Medicare: extend physician payment rates (see H.R. 6129), H4829 [22MY]

———modify physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce (see H.R. 2585), H1973 [2AP]

———waive part B premiums for certain military retirees (see H.R. 1223), H7853 [8SE]

National Day of the Cowboy: designate (see H. Res. 984), H943 [13FE]

National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1142), H2658 [23AP]

National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 963), H872 [12FE]

National security: enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (see H.R. 5577), H1538 [11MR]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H295 [16JA]

Olympic games: tribute to U.S. women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 1428), H9086 [23SE]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1222 [4MR]

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

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1445 [10MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2855 [29AP]

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

Power resources: open Outer Continental shelf areas to oil and gas leasing, curb excessive energy speculation, and require Strategic Petroleum Reserve sale and acquisitions of certain fuels (see H.R. 6670), H7628 [30JY]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7785 [31JY]

Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2444 [16AP]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H3404 [8MY]

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

SBA: improve certain loan programs (see H.R. 7175), H10299 [27SE]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H6177 [26JN]

Ships and vessels: make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (see H.R. 6295), H6577 [15JY]

Social Security: extend moratorium on implementation of a rule on Federal-State financial partnership under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program and finalization of graduate medical education rule (see H.R. 3533), H1445 [10MR]

———require States to provide foster children with court-appointed special advocates who meet national standards (see H.R. 3283), H10132 [26SE]

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), H1821 [31MR]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 2116), H6473 [14JY]

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

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H2012 [3AP]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H8397 [17SE]

Television: address digital television transition in border States (see H.R. 5435), H1342 [5MR]

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

Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3232), H6089 [25JN]

Transportation: provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes (see H.R. 3098), H5482 [17JN]

U.S. Housing Act: repeal certain provisions relative to public housing disaster funds (see H.R. 6276), H5481 [17JN]

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (see H.R. 6964), H8476 [18SE]

Veterans: encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students (see H.R. 5143), H995 [14FE]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1014), H1221 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 5863), H2551 [22AP]

Crime: disqualify any individual who engages in or is convicted of human smuggling from operating a commercial vehicle or holding a commercial driver's license (see H.R. 6468), H6406 [10JY]

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]

Disasters: authorize funding for emergency management performance grants (see H.R. 7088), H9973 [25SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H2167 [10AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H483 [29JA], H1541 [12MR]

Remarks

Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5228 [11JN]

Belmares, Gene: Laredo-Webb County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award recipient, E879 [8MY], E988 [21MY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2723, H2727 [24AP]

———provide mission requirement analysis for navigable portions of Rio Grande River international water boundary, H2727 [24AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: 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 [18JN]

———establish Community Preparedness Division (H.R. 5890), E736 [24AP]

———permit a secondary authentication system to verify identity of those applying for transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC cards), H2723 [24AP]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H298 [17JA]

Dept. of Transportation: study feasibility of extending South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor south of San Antonio, TX, H5228 [11JN]

Dilworth, Blackstone: Laredo, TX, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1338 [25JN]

Economy: provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), H483 [29JA]

FBI: anniversary, E1556 [25JY]

———tribute to Laredo Resident Agency, E1556 [25JY]

H.E. Butt Grocery Co.: tribute to involvement in Windtricity program, E521 [4AP]

LaMantia, Joe, Jr.: McAllen, TX, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Golden Eagle Award recipient, E86 [28JA]

Laredo, TX: anniversary of Sisters of Mercy Casa de Misericordia, E1408 [8JY]

———tribute to Princess Pocahontas Pageant and Ball festival, E145 [7FE]

Ramierz, Minerva: Junior Achievement (organization) Laredo, TX, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E789 [1MY]

Roma, TX: tribute to Mujes de Ecelencia (organization) women's health care outreach program, E701 [23AP]

Salinas, Fernando (Chito): Junior Achievement (organization) Laredo, TX, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E792 [1MY]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to Goodwill Industries International, Inc., for participation in AbilityOne Program providing employment opportunities for the disabled, E1198 [11JN]

Sanchez, Ricardo S.: Hidalgo, TX, BorderFest Border Texan of the Year award recipient, E251 [27FE]

SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 5819), H2601 [23AP]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3963), veto, H392 [23JA]

South Texas College: anniversary, E2312 [20NO]

U.S. Housing Act: repeal certain provisions relative to public housing disaster funds (H.R. 6276), H5533 [18JN]

Vaswani, Shashi and Priya: Junior Achievement (organization) Laredo, TX, Business Hall of Fame inductees, E794 [1MY]

Votes: position on missed, H5963 [24JN]

Washington Birthday Celebration Association: anniversary, E150 [7FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H867 [12FE], H6821 [22JY]

Tributes

Fincher, Horace, E874 [8MY]

Foster, Elizabeth, E997 [21MY]

Gonzalez, Raquel, E1238 [17JN]

Marin, Carlos, E2134 [28SE]

Marlowe, Edward, E1878 [24SE]

Patterson, Teyran, E704 [23AP]

Rodriguez, Miguel, E1636 [31JY]

Rubio, Jose, E466 [1AP]

Tamayo, James A., H7862 [9SE]

Tatangelo, Aldo, H1622 [13MR]

Zuniga, Federico (Kiko), E1871 [24SE]