BARRETT, J. GRESHAM (a Representative from South Carolina)
Appointments
Conferee: S. Con. Res. 70, setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013, H3857 [14MY]
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), H1702 [13MR]
———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1295), H2266 [14AP]
Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H944 [13FE]
Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (see H. Con. Res. 32), H1342 [5MR]
American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H3404 [8MY]
Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H5329 [11JN]
Appropriations: impose moratorium on earmarks (see H.R. 5995), H3886 [14MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4454 [21MY]
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]
———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 4930), H558 [29JA]
———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), H8019 [10SE]
———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 6185), H7854 [8SE]
Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H3404 [8MY]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 70), H25 [15JA]
Augusta, GA: anniversary of Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce (see H. Res. 949), H557 [29JA]
Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H1184 [28FE]
Boston Celtics (basketball team): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 376), H6728 [17JY]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 81), H2947 [30AP]
Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7307 [29JY]
Capital punishment: constitutional amendment to allow the death penalty, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child (see H.J. Res. 96), H6728 [17JY]
Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H8478 [18SE]
China, People's Republic of: condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 925), H872 [12FE]
Clean Air Act: exempt greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6666), H8397 [17SE]
Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H480 [28JA]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H.R. 5995), H3886 [14MY] (see H. Con. Res. 263), H390 [22JA]
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), H8397 [17SE]
Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 1356), H6727 [17JY]
Construction industries: recognize importance and sustainability of U.S. hardwoods industry and urge such products be given full consideration in programs for constructing environmentally preferable buildings (see H. Res. 1477), H10976 [10DE]
Corps of Engineers: establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees at lands and waters administered by the Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 4304), H3885 [14MY]
Courts: provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 6274), H7854 [8SE]
Credit Repair Organizations Act: clarify applicability of certain provisions to credit monitoring services (see H.R. 2885), H622 [6FE]
Crime: prohibit certain forms of interference with military recruiting (see H.R. 6023), H3408 [12MY]
———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), H995 [14FE]
Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]
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), H5329 [11JN]
———notify units of local government when a Native American group files a petition to become a federally recognized Indian tribe and before the decision on the petition is made (see H.R. 5795), H2854 [29AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand access to hospital care for veterans in urban areas (see H.R. 4915), H558 [29JA]
———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5148), H1184 [28FE]
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]
Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of Ayman Nour and other political prisoners (see H. Res. 1303), H7630 [30JY]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 22), H6090 [25JN] (see H.J. Res. 89), H5329 [11JN]
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), H10700 [2OC]
———require the President to submit recommendations and propose legislation to modernize, consolidate, and when necessary, terminate programs, agencies, and activities (see H.R. 6638), H7790 [31JY]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 861), H390 [22JA]
———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H2487 [17AP]
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]
Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H5045 [5JN]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H2853 [29AP]
Helms, Jesse: tribute (see H. Res. 1325), H6408 [10JY]
House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8478 [18SE]
———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), H2760 [24AP]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 6521), H6673 [16JY]
Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4460), H7308 [29JY]
International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2658 [23AP]
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]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2225 [10AP]
Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H2854 [29AP]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 768), H1417 [6MR]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1618 [12MR]
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), H7629 [30JY]
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), H2016 [4AP]
———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1113), H2761 [24AP]
National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H5329 [11JN]
National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1114), H2761 [24AP]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H1700 [13MR]
National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H5730 [19JN]
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), H5045 [5JN]
National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5730 [19JN]
National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1392), H9975 [25SE]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H7956 [9SE]
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), H2760 [24AP]
NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 409), H8397 [17SE]
Northern Kentucky University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1147), H3021 [1MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H. Res. 1282), H5730 [19JN]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1222 [4MR]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1771 [14MR]
Political campaigns: protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 5699), H2010 [3AP]
Power resources: develop energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy (see H.R. 6207), H6343 [9JY]
———establish procedures for causes and claims relative to leasing of Federal lands for exploration, development, production, processing, or transmission of oil, natural gas, or any other source or form of energy (see H.R. 7124), H10130 [26SE]
———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), H7809 [1AU]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6384), H6728 [17JY] (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]
———rebalance U.S. energy portfolio, increase and utilize domestic energy resources and supply, and strengthen energy security and independence (see H.R. 6001), H3402 [8MY]
Public lands: protect right of individuals to carry firearms in units of the National Park System and National Wildlife Refuges and require hunting activities be a land use in all management plans (see H.R. 5646), H5045 [5JN]
Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]
Securities: protect investors by fostering transparency and accountability of attorneys in private securities litigation (see H.R. 5463), H8050 [11SE]
Shimkus, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1223), H4831 [22MY]
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]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 648), H4976 [4JN]
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), H8477 [18SE]
———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), H8050 [11SE]
———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 5783), H2265 [14AP]
———eliminate limitation on the foreign earned income exclusion (see H.R. 6614), H8128 [15SE]
———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 2020), H7956 [9SE]
———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H8019 [10SE]
———provide a deduction for fuel costs used for commuting to and from work whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions (see H.R. 6667), H7628 [30JY]
———provide a refundable credit against income tax to help individuals with high energy costs (see H.R. 6648), H7307 [29JY]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H480 [28JA]
———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H294 [16JA]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2355 [15AP]
———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 7309), H10976 [10DE]
———temporarily suspend excise tax on highway motor fuels (see H.R. 5995), H3886 [14MY]
Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H6406 [10JY]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H8050 [11SE]
Tobacco products: reduce youth usage of tobacco products and enhance State efforts to eliminate retail sales of tobacco products to minors (see H.R. 5513), H7956 [9SE]
U.S. Housing Act: reform rental assistance program under section 8 (see H.R. 5490), H2356 [15AP]
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), H2070 [8AP]
Voting: encourage States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections (see H. Con. Res. 357), H4976 [4JN]
Water pollution: reduce water pollution from recreational vessels (see H.R. 2550), H995 [14FE]
Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 6220), H5213 [10JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Homeland Security: require completion of a certain number of miles of reinforced fencing along the Southwest border by a certain date (see H.R. 6923), H8396 [17SE]
Federal agencies and departments: require agencies to review all major rules within 10 years after issuance (see H.R. 6512), H6673 [16JY]
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), H8476 [18SE]
House Rules: require annual vote on whether to increase pay of Members of Congress (see H. Res. 1354), H6727 [17JY]
Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 6417), H6175 [26JN]
Nuclear energy: meet energy needs and strengthen energy security through development of nuclear power (see H.R. 7086), H9973 [25SE]
Tariff: aluminum (0.008'' and thinner) (see H.R. 5371), H869 [12FE]
———aluminum (0.010'' and thicker) (see H.R. 5368), H869 [12FE]
———chemicals (see H.R. 5369), H869 [12FE]
———gelatins (see H.R. 5370), H869 [12FE]
Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for individuals who care for certain dependents with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6665), H7628 [30JY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H5217 [11JN], H8399 [18SE]
Remarks
American Religious History Week: designate (H. Res. 888), H5473 [17JN]
Black History Month: observance, H1056 [26FE]
Budget: allocation of funds, H929, H931, H935 [13FE]
———deficit, H1674 [13MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1566 [12MR], H1674 [13MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), conference report, H4992 [5JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1044
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E2001
Economy: extend certain tax relief provisions, H2360 [16AP]
———impact of tax cuts, H929, H935 [13FE]
———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10368 [29SE], H10763 [3OC]
FHA: deny assistance to borrowers based solely on credit scores or any delinquency or default by the mortgagor, H3297 [8MY]
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H1892 [2AP], H3297 [8MY], H6998 [23JY]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H6998 [23JY]
Iraq: congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H2168 [10AP]
Journal: question of approval, H1891 [2AP]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10763 [3OC]
National Advocacy Center: funding (H.R. 6083), H7233
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6013 [25JN], H6093 [26JN], H6478 [15JY]
Pelosi, Speaker: express support for revealing of commonsense plan to lower gasoline prices, H2663 [24AP], H5218 [11JN]
Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H7865 [9SE]
———gasoline price levels, H3054 [6MY], H4880 [4JN], H5488 [18JN]
Power resources: national energy policy, H3054 [6MY], H5488 [18JN], H6680 [17JY], H7064 [24JY], H7865 [9SE], H7961 [10SE]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), H1892 [2AP]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H6998 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3297 [8MY]
———rebalance U.S. energy portfolio, increase and utilize domestic energy resources and supply, and strengthen energy security and independence (H.R. 6001), H4048 [15MY], H4327 [21MY]
———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), H8400 [18SE]
Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10368 [29SE]
———rates, H2360 [16AP], H4992 [5JN]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8031 [11SE]
Votes: position on missed, E1187
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H4318 [20MY], H4450 [21MY]
Tributes
Aliyev, Heydar, E1074
Eubanks, Anthony, H1056 [26FE]
Johnson, Richard, Jr., H1017 [25FE]
Patton, Joseph, H626 [7FE]