CULBERSON, JOHN ABNEY (a Representative from Texas)

Addresses

Inaugural Address: Thomas Jefferson, H2476 [17AP]

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), H3886 [14MY]

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

American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H5329 [11JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H3776 [13MY]

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), H1889 [1AP]

———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), H2760 [24AP]

———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), H623 [6FE]

———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), H10132 [26SE]

———tribute to families of servicemembers (see H. Con. Res. 295), H1221 [4MR]

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2855 [29AP]

Baytown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 934), H623 [6FE]

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), H815 [7FE]

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]

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

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

Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 2469), H479 [28JA]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H25 [15JA]

Carter Center, Inc.: prohibit assistance (see H.R. 5816), H2659 [23AP]

Challenger (space shuttle): anniversary of crash (see H. Res. 943), H623 [6FE]

China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H457 [23JA]

Christian Science Monitor: anniversary (see H. Res. 1481), H9084 [23SE]

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

Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H3110 [6MY]

Conservation of energy: provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless GAO makes certain specific findings (see H.R. 5616), H2012 [3AP]

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

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), H871 [12FE]

Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6577 [15JY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 1343), H1973 [2AP]

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), H4878 [3JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: enter into agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide free electronic filing of individual income tax returns (see H.R. 3457), H5044 [5JN]

Disabled: protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 3995), H10845 [19NO]

Diseases: issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 28), H295 [16JA]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1283), H1183 [28FE]

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]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 89), H4878 [3JN]

Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2152 [9AP]

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]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend contributions to Housing Trust Fund during conservatorship of such enterprises and repay costs of such conservatorship and HOPE for Homeowners loan program (see H.R. 6955), H10845 [19NO]

Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2554 [22AP]

Hazardous substances: exempt health care facilities, schools, and day care centers from laws requiring energy efficient lighting if such lighting contains mercury (see H.R. 5232), H943 [13FE]

Health: require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 2676), H2070 [8AP]

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

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), H7629 [30JY]

House Rules: require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 504), H6343 [9JY]

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]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see H. Res. 1532), H10976 [10DE]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1076), H2070 [8AP]

International Year of Astronomy: honor goals (see H. Con. Res. 375), H6343 [9JY]

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), H5409 [12JN]

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), H2854 [29AP]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1702 [13MR]

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), H2152 [9AP]

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]

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

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H2356 [15AP]

Medicare: preserve access to physicians' services (see H.R. 6091), H6230 [8JY]

NASA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1315), H6176 [26JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 6455), H6405 [10JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1157), H3108 [6MY]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H5215 [10JN]

Northern Kentucky University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1147), H3021 [1MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H4453 [21MY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H623 [6FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2759 [24AP]

Petraeus, David H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H8277 [16SE]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H6177 [26JN]

Political campaigns: protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 5699), H3404 [8MY]

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), H5110 [9JN]

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

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

———provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects (see H.R. 2208), H7956 [9SE]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H3020 [1MY]

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]

Public Health Service Act: revise and expand the drug discount program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 2606), H1155 [27FE]

Puerto Rico: provide for NSF and NASA utilization of the Arecibo Observatory (see H.R. 3737), H7308 [29JY]

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

Social Security: create personal guarantee accounts ensuring full benefits for all workers and their families, restore long-term solvency, and make certain benefit improvements (see H.R. 1090), H1445 [10MR]

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

Tariff: ethanol (see H.R. 6137), H5865 [23JN]

———footwear (see H.R. 3934), H1973 [2AP]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles (see H.R. 139), H3050 [5MY]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 6813), H7807 [1AU]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see H.R. 1748), H4832 [22MY]

———extend relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5031), H348 [17JA]

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

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H2070 [8AP]

———provide individuals a deduction for commuting expenses (see H.R. 5905), H8019 [10SE]

———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), H6825 [22JY]

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

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2158), H2443 [16AP]

———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), H1973 [2AP]

———treat certain amounts paid for exercise equipment and physical fitness programs as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 245), H4453 [21MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H8019 [10SE]

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

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

Letters

Current U.S. fiscal situation: David M. Walker, GAO, H1583 [12MR]

Motions

House of Representatives: adjournment, H3096 [6MY], H3129 [7MY], H5904 [24JN]

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, H3945 [15MY]

Budget: deficit, H2473 [17AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1583 [12MR]

China, Republic of: U.S. policy, E904 [13MY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2718 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: making emergency supplemental appropriations, H3126 [7MY], H3701 [13MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1940 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 6947), earmark declaration, E1888 [24SE]

Dept. of HUD: make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), consideration (H. Res. 1174), H3126 [7MY]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10364 [29SE]

Federal-State relations: return administration of certain Federal programs to States, H2474 [17AP]

Government: restore constitutional checks and balances and protections against Federal abuses as envisioned by the Founding Fathers, H2474 [17AP]

Harris, Deborah A.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E830 [6MY]

House of Representatives: importance of bipartisanship, H2475 [17AP]

Immigration: enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H5846 [23JN]

Jefferson, Thomas: anniversary of birth, H2473-H2478 [17AP]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H5137 [10JN]

NASA: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 6455), H6484, H6486 [15JY]

National security: secure borders of the U.S., H5137 [10JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6479 [15JY]

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (H.R. 3654), H1832 [1AP]

Ships and vessels: make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution, H2718 [24AP]

Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10364 [29SE]

Texas: tribute to Operation Streamline initiative requiring every person crossing the border illegally to be charged with at least a misdemeanor and jailed until brought to court, H5846 [23JN]

———tribute to 7th Congressional District Bill Archer Student Intern Program, H2473 [17AP]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), consideration (H. Res. 1065), H1899 [2AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H20 [15JA], H290 [16JA], H2263 [14AP], H2352 [15AP], H3183 [7MY], H8122 [15SE], H10693 [2OC]

Special order: granted, H5863 [23JN], H7161 [24JY], H7300 [29JY]

Tributes

Crow, Bill, E255 [27FE]

Simmons, Charles B., H2357 [16AP]