BLACKBURN, MARSHA (a Representative from Tennessee)
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]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]
American Religious History Week: designate (see H. Res. 888), H872 [12FE]
Appropriations: impose moratorium on earmarks (see H.R. 5995), H3402 [8MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4061 [15MY]
Armed Forces: close loopholes in the prohibition on the sale or rental of sexually explicit material on military installations (see H.R. 5821), H4878 [3JN]
———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]
———guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]
———improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 826), H3777 [13MY]
———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), H4322 [20MY]
———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 690), H7058 [23JY]
Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2011 [3AP]
Aviation: provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels (see H.R. 6131), H4829 [22MY]
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]
Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H4062 [15MY] (see H. Res. 1302), H6178 [26JN]
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]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 81), H2947 [30AP]
Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H4322 [20MY]
China, People's Republic of: make proper disclosures with the SEC regarding the selective default status of certain bonds (see H. Res. 1179), H7166 [24JY]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H943 [13FE]
Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H6577 [15JY]
———waive applicable volume requirement for renewable fuels if the applicable volume is not technologically feasible or the fuel is not commercially available in the required volume (see H.R. 6136), H4829 [22MY]
Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H295 [16JA]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H.R. 5995), H3402 [8MY]
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]
Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H2267 [14AP]
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), H1701 [13MR]
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), H10857 [20NO]
Contracts: extend requirement for certain Federal service contractors to participate in a pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation (see H.R. 5596), H2443 [16AP]
Country Music Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 1404), H10845 [19NO]
Courts: prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (see H.R. 6146), H5111 [9JN]
CPSC: prescribe rules requiring distinctive markings on toy and look-alike firearms (see H.R. 5471), H994 [14FE]
Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]
Dept. of Defense: collect absentee ballots of overseas uniformed services voters for Federal elections and deliver ballots to State election officials prior to the closing of the polls (see H.R. 5673), H2760 [24AP]
Dept. of HHS: expand authority to impose debarments in order to ensure the integrity of drug, biological product, and device regulation (see H.R. 6376, 6378), H6173 [26JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H390 [22JA]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (see H.R. 5057), H995 [14FE]
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 the Interior: develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 5532), H1703 [13MR]
———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]
Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.J. Res. 101), H10856 [20NO]
———require congressional approval for certain expenditures for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.R. 7276), H10844 [19NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (see H.R. 2818), H3885 [14MY]
Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see H.R. 1553), H1074 [26FE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7854 [8SE]
Economy: reform health care, Social Security, tax code for individuals and small businesses, and the budget process (see H.R. 6110), H8050 [11SE]
———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]
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]
Energy Policy Act: restore certain renewable fuels provisions (see H.R. 6134), H4829 [22MY]
English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 5759), H2223 [10AP]
Fair Labor Standards Act: allow private sector employers to provide compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay (see H.R. 6025), H3776 [13MY]
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), H2225 [10AP]
———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 22), H6090 [25JN] (see H.J. Res. 89), H5111 [9JN]
FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 2802), H2012 [3AP]
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), H2012 [3AP]
Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 7262), H10827 [3OC]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1219), H5046 [5JN]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 12), H2152 [9AP]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H1618 [12MR]
FTC: explicitly prohibit the sending of text messages containing an unsolicited advertisement to a cellular telephone number listed on the ``do-not-call'' registry (see H.R. 5769), H2223 [10AP]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see H.R. 6548), H8128 [15SE]
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: authorize a demonstration project for integrated health systems to expand access to primary and preventive care for the medically underserved (see H.R. 5544), H2854 [29AP]
Health care facilities: assist trauma centers with uncompensated care costs, core mission services, emergency needs, and information technology to prevent further closures and downgrades (see H.R. 5942), H3018 [1MY]
———require certain facilities to disclose charge-related information and to price protect treatments not covered by insurance as conditions for protection from certain legal actions (see H.R. 6015), H3403 [8MY]
Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2225 [10AP]
House Rules: repeal ``Gephardt rule'' and require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 1027), H1417 [6MR]
Immigration: clarify requirements relating to construction of a physical fence along the southwest border (see H.R. 5568), H3050 [5MY]
———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), H2659 [23AP]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 5467), H1973 [2AP]
Intelligence services: rescind earmarks designated in appropriations authorization legislation (see H.R. 5567), H4061 [15MY]
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), H4976 [4JN]
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), H2444 [16AP]
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]
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]
Long-Term Care Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 431), H9974 [25SE]
Louisa Swain Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 378), H8050 [11SE]
Medicaid: permit States to obtain reimbursement for care or services provided under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act in a private mental health facility (see H.R. 2050), H2760 [24AP]
———require asset verification through access to information held by financial institutions to reduce fraud and abuse (see H.R. 5757), H2223 [10AP]
Medicare: clarify use of private contracts by beneficiaries for professional services and allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits (see H.R. 7148), H10331 [28SE]
———ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 4248), H2151 [9AP]
———extend physician payment rates (see H.R. 6129), H6230 [8JY]
———improve payments for academic anesthesiology programs for resident physicians and for academic programs for student registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 1932), H2553 [22AP]
———increase payments for physicians' services (see H.R. 5445), H1155 [27FE]
———require physician utilization of electronic prescription drug program (see H.R. 4296), H2854 [29AP]
———restore financial stability to anesthesiology teaching programs for resident physicians (see H.R. 2053), H2853 [29AP]
Members of Congress: prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 5771), H2224 [10AP]
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2948 [30AP]
Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]
MRSA Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 988), H4976 [4JN]
National Airborne Day: designate (see H. Res. 1364), H7790 [31JY]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H5045 [5JN]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2761 [24AP]
National Carriage Driving Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H3187 [7MY]
National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H5730 [19JN]
National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4322 [20MY]
National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6176 [26JN]
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), H3109 [6MY]
National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2759 [24AP]
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H8276 [16SE]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 409), H8397 [17SE]
Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H4833 [22MY]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H623 [6FE]
———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H2855 [29AP]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2151 [9AP]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2761 [24AP]
Pensions: provide for a qualified Roth contribution program under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 5797), H2854 [29AP]
Petraeus, David H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H8129 [15SE]
Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H5729 [19JN]
———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]
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]
———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), H6824 [22JY]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6384), H6174 [26JN] (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]
———provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects (see H.R. 2208), H6473 [14JY]
———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]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H5215 [10JN]
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), H2356 [15AP]
Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]
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), H6405 [10JY]
———withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem in a language other than English (see H.R. 6783), H7806 [1AU]
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), H1446 [10MR]
Supreme Court: commend decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 1330), H6406 [10JY]
Tariff: ethanol (see H.R. 6137), H4829 [22MY]
Taxation: allow nontaxable employer matching contributions to 529 college savings plans (see H.R. 5591), H2152 [9AP]
———allow reimbursement from flexible spending accounts for certain dental procedures (see H.R. 3109), H2266 [14AP]
———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 5783), H2265 [14AP]
———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 6813), H7807 [1AU]
———eliminate limitation on the foreign earned income exclusion (see H.R. 6614), H7164 [24JY]
———exclude from gross income certain distributions from qualified retirement plans used for mortgage payments (see H.R. 5776), H2224 [10AP]
———exclude from gross income loan repayments made under the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program in return for service as a dentist (see H.R. 3960), H2266 [14AP]
———exclude from income amounts received from certain unlawful discrimination claims and allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards from such claims (see H.R. 1540), H558 [29JA]
———improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (see H.R. 3234), H1445 [10MR]
———make permanent the deduction for expensing certain depreciable business assets and allow a deduction for the original purchase of domestically manufactured automobiles (see H.R. 7298), H10975 [10DE]
———make permanent the rate reduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 6896), H8127 [15SE]
———permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 2138), H1702 [13MR]
———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 for an increase in the standard mileage rates to reflect the increase in the cost of highway fuels (see H.R. 6368), H6674 [16JY]
———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H3185 [7MY]
———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), H2948 [30AP]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), H1032 [25FE]
———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 1194), H2553 [22AP]
———repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 5175), H555 [29JA]
———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 7309), H10867 [9DE]
———temporarily suspend excise tax on highway motor fuels (see H.R. 5995), H3402 [8MY]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 510), H2151 [9AP]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H3020 [1MY]
Texas: tribute to wine and winegrape industry (see H. Con. Res. 216), H2659 [23AP]
Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations (see H. Res. 971), H870 [12FE]
TVA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1224), H4831 [22MY]
U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H814 [7FE]
U.S. Housing Act: reform rental assistance program under section 8 (see H.R. 5490), H2071 [8AP]
University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1151), H2759 [24AP]
Voting: encourage States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections (see H. Con. Res. 357), H4833 [22MY]
William C. Tallent Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Knoxville, TN: designate (see H.R. 6996), H9083 [23SE]
Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3404 [8MY]
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), H1974 [2AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Clean Air Act: exempt greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6666), H7628 [30JY]
Hayes, Isaac L., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1425), H8049 [11SE]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of Carnival Memphis (see H. Res. 1138), H2658 [23AP]
Pickwick Post Office Building, Counce, TN: designate (see H.R. 6197), H5043 [5JN]
Power resources: exempt exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas under leases on Federal lands from State enviornmental and pollution control laws (see H.R. 6860), H8018 [10SE]
Taxation: ensure that all taxpayers have the ability to deduct State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 7308), H10867 [9DE]
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), H1183 [28FE]
Motions
House of Representatives: adjournment, H876 [13FE]
Remarks
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 972), H918 [13FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H4978 [5JN]
Budget: allocation of funds, H931 [13FE], H1059, H1060, H1062, H1063, H1065 [26FE], H2428, H2430, H2431, H2432, H2433, H2434 [16AP], H3869 [14MY]
———deficit, H1059, H1060 [26FE], H2428, H2430, H2431, H2432, H2433, H2434 [16AP], H3869 [14MY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1593 [12MR], H1948, H1949, H1950, H1951, H1952, H1954, H1955 [2AP]
Carter, Jimmy: urge cancellation of meeting with Hamas leader, H2455 [17AP]
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (H. Res. 1233), H4984 [5JN]
Copyrights: provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters (H.R. 7084), E2148
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7722
District of Columbia: revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), H8284
Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10136 [27SE]
———provide stimulus for economic recovery, H394 [23JA]
FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1108), H7573 [30JY]
Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H6014 [25JN]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), H1056 [26FE], H1169 [28FE], H1404, H1405 [6MR], H1801 [31MR]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), Senate amendment, H1747 [14MR]
Franklin, TN: tribute to Franklin High School cheerleading team, E282
Hayes, Isaac L., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1425), H8089 [15SE]
House of Representatives: reform earmark process, H3869 [14MY]
House Rules: curtail the growth of Government programs (H. Res. 14), H2431 [16AP]
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H3304 [8MY]
Intellectual property: enhance remedies for violations of laws (S. 3325), E2141
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H547, H549, H550 [29JA], H2074 [9AP]
———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H2017, H2062, H2063 [8AP], H2074 [9AP]
Lexington, TN: tribute to American Legion Old Hickory Auxiliary Unit 77, E1327
Medicare: waive Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act requirements relative to action on legislation in response to a funding warning (H. Res. 1368), H7130 [24JY]
Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), H5907 [24JN]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of Carnival Memphis, H2536 [22AP]
Moody, Ed: Williamson Christian College Community Service Award recipient, E713
National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 972), H918 [13FE]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 331), H3859 [14MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6582 [16JY]
Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H2557 [23AP]
———gasoline price levels, H4159 [20MY], H4978, H4984 [5JN], H5114 [10JN], H6014 [25JN]
Power resources: national energy policy, H1063 [26FE], H2557 [23AP], H4159 [20MY], H4984 [5JN], H6479 [15JY], H6582 [16JY], H6830 [23JY], H7064, H7089 [24JY], H7793 [1AU], H7862 [9SE]
———production and use of ethanol, H4978 [5JN]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (H.R. 6566), H7290, H7291 [29JY]
———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities, H7290 [29JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3304 [8MY]
———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), H8215 [16SE]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (H.R. 3089), H6237 [9JY]
Scotts Hill, TN: anniversary of Scotts Hill Lions Club, E337
Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H1061 [26FE]
———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3963), veto, H398 [23JA]
———extend provisions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 2499), H398 [23JA]
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: provide for sale of light grade petroleum and for its replacement with heavy grade petroleum (H.R. 6578), H7089 [24JY]
Taxation: provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (H.R. 5984), H6237 [9JY]
———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (H.R. 5351), H1105 [27FE]
———rates, H1065 [26FE], H1593 [12MR], H1949, H1950, H1951, H1952 [2AP]
———suspend Federal excise tax on highway motor fuels when the average U.S. retail gasoline price is over a certain dollar amount per gallon, H5114 [10JN]
Tobacco products: reduce youth usage of tobacco products and enhance State efforts to eliminate retail sales of tobacco products to minors (H.R. 5513), H7573 [30JY]
Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations (H. Res. 971), H876, H920 [13FE]
University of Memphis: tribute to men's basketball team, H945 [14FE]
Vaughn, Billy J.: Brentwood, TN, Rotary Club Community Service Award recipient, E2170
Votes: position on missed, E143
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2549 [22AP]
Tributes
Abernathy, Emma G. Evans, E1420
Hastings, Jeannie, E72
Leander, Yvonne, E1752
McMillan, Mary L., E69
Petty, Cheryl, E813
Ragsdale, Anne, E1396
Scaife, Cecil, E163
Smith, Michael W., E2178
Stewart, Joe R., E1259
Weinberg, Margaret (Midge), E301
Works, Delilah R., E2348