BRADY, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H8579 [22SE]
Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H872 [12FE]
Advertising: require certain labeling of unsolicited commercial mail (see H.R. 5895), H4878 [3JN]
African Americans: honor inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and significant contributions to our national competitiveness (see H. Res. 966), H872 [12FE]
Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 661), H10845 [19NO]
Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H7809 [1AU]
Air pollution: accelerate development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel electric generation facilities (see H.R. 6258), H6473 [14JY]
Alaska: tribute to Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment (see H. Res. 961), H621 [6FE]
AMA: recognize contributions of African-American doctors on the occasion of apology to the National Medical Association for racial prejudices and wrongdoings (see H. Con. Res. 403), H7787 [31JY]
American Battlefield Protection Act: establish battlefield acquisition grant program to acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 160), H6472 [14JY]
American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H3051 [5MY]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H10845 [19NO]
———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 5852), H5408 [12JN]
Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H5409 [12JN]
Architect of the Capitol: provide for appointment by House and Senate leaderships and the chairs and ranking members of congressional committees with jurisdiction (see H.R. 6656), H7627 [30JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 297), H3778 [13MY]
———authorize extended benefits for autistic dependents of certain retirees (see H.R. 6930), H8396 [17SE]
———clarify effective date of active duty of members of Reserve components receiving an alert order anticipating a call or order to active duty for purposes of entitlement to medical and dental care (see H.R. 5791), H2554 [22AP]
———commend military support groups for efforts to support servicemen and their families (see H. Res. 1200), H6230 [8JY]
———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), H2854 [29AP]
———establish a Federal employees program to authorize use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service (see H.R. 6326), H6230 [8JY]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———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]
———honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (see H. Res. 1054), H1771 [14MR]
———improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve on active duty in a Reserve component of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4247), H295 [16JA]
———increase loan repayment limits for health professionals serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 6018), H3403 [8MY]
———increase military forces in Afghanistan and responsibly redeploy forces from Iraq (see H. Res. 911), H457 [23JA]
———increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation allowance, and other special and incentive pays (see H.R. 6686), H7784 [31JY]
———lift restrictions on certain benefits for military technicians and repeal prohibition against overtime pay for National Guard technicians (see H.R. 6438), H6728 [17JY]
———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), H2068 [8AP]
———provide alternative retired pay and disability compensation rates for members with a combat-related disability, with such rates based on the average monthly salary for high school graduates (see H.R. 1732), H995 [14FE]
———provide for payment of interest on claims paid by the U.S. in connection with the correction of military records when a military corrections board sets aside a conviction by court-martial (see H.R. 5130), H1539 [11MR]
———provide injured members information concerning benefits (see H.R. 5831), H2854 [29AP]
———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H2012 [3AP]
———repeal authorization of use against Iraq and implement a plan for withdrawal (see H.R. 3938), H622 [6FE]
———tribute to families of servicemembers (see H. Con. Res. 295), H1032 [25FE]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]
Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 1707), H1074 [26FE]
———tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2011 [3AP]
Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1022), H3186 [7MY]
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]
Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 3609), H1702 [13MR]
———improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 3652), H1184 [28FE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 942), H479 [28JA]
Boston Celtics (basketball team): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 376), H6473 [14JY]
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]
Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H3021 [1MY]
Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2152 [9AP]
Business and industry: establish congressional review of Presidential decisions on ITC recommendations for relief for businesses jeopardized by a surge of Chinese imports (see H.R. 5960), H4322 [20MY]
———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see H.R. 1776), H6727 [17JY]
Cape Hatteras National Seashore: reinstate Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use pending issuance of a final rule by the National Park Service (see H.R. 6233), H8276 [16SE]
———reinstate Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use pending issuance of a final rule by the National Park Service, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6233), H10133 [26SE]
Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Res. 645), H6674 [16JY]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H24 [15JA]
Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8049 [11SE]
Children and youth: assist foster children in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school (see H.R. 6307), H5865 [23JN]
———establish kinship navigator programs and kinship guardianship assistance payments for children (see H.R. 2188), H2853 [29AP]
———promote youth financial education (see H.R. 4335), H1032 [25FE]
———require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H7058 [23JY]
Commission on Women's Business Ownership: establish (see H.R. 5672), H2071 [8AP]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (see H. Res. 1227), H6826 [22JY]
Conservation of energy: impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and provide grants to reduce mass transit fees (see H.R. 6000), H3402 [8MY]
Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 1356), H6826 [22JY]
Courts: provide an alternate procedure for the prosecution of certain criminal contempts referred for prosecution by the House of Representatives (see H.R. 6508), H7629 [30JY]
Cousteau, Jacques-Yves: tribute (see H. Res. 1239), H6728 [17JY]
Credit: permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures to take remedial action and require home mortgage servicers to provide notice of any upcoming reset of interest rates (see H.R. 6076), H4833 [22MY]
———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H5482 [17JN]
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), H2267 [14AP]
Daniel, Margaret Truman: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1032 [25FE]
Davis-Bacon Act: improve enforcement (see H.R. 4851), H7165 [24JY]
DEA: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 369), H6473 [14JY]
Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6826 [22JY]
Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between Iraq and the U.S.: disapprove any emerging formal agreement unless approved by Congress (see H.R. 5128), H623 [6FE]
Dept. of Commerce: create an Office of Domestic Product Promotion (see H.R. 6573), H6824 [22JY]
Dept. of Defense: develop a comprehensive strategy to increase the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military (see H. Con. Res. 397), H9975 [25SE]
———ensure that personal protective equipment undergoes survivability testing before full-scale production (see H.R. 5875), H2657 [23AP]
———implement a pain care initiative (see H.R. 5465), H994 [14FE]
———phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4102), H1032 [25FE]
———take steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 294), H942 [13FE]
Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 4449), H622 [6FE]
———establish a partnership with National Park Service to provide educational opportunities for students and teachers (see H.R. 3463), H2266 [14AP]
———promote installation of fire alarm detection systems or other fire prevention technologies in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1409), H2553 [22AP]
Dept. of Energy: establish a program of energy assistance grants to local educational agencies (see H.R. 4310), H6825 [22JY]
Dept. of HHS: conduct demonstration project for administering influenza vaccine to elementary and middle school students in qualified low-income schools (see H.R. 4251), H25 [15JA]
———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 2552), H5865 [23JN]
———reauthorize Healthy Start Program (see H.R. 3267), H3109 [6MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: award grants to regional biocontainment laboratories for maintaining surge capacity to be used to respond to acts of bioterrorism or outbreaks of infectious diseases (see H.R. 7041), H10643 [29SE]
———conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards (see H.R. 5686), H2267 [14AP]
———establish an Office of National School Preparedness and Response (see H.R. 5766), H6010 [24JN]
———improve financial assistance provided to State, local, and tribal governments for information sharing activities (see H.R. 6098), H4878 [3JN]
———improve programs related to trained detection canines (see H.R. 659), H5111 [9JN]
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), H5408 [12JN]
Dept. of Justice: award grants to eligible entities to prevent or alleviate community violence by providing education, mentoring, and counseling services to children, adolescents, teachers, families, and community leaders (see H.R. 5637), H2554 [22AP]
———establish a competitive grant program to establish pilot programs to reduce the rate of occurrence of gun-related crimes (see H.R. 7115), H10129 [26SE]
———establish a pilot program to promote fairness in the criminal justice system through identifying and eliminating unjustified disparities in the administration of justice (see H.R. 6518), H7854 [8SE]
———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]
———promptly and thoroughly investigate complaints of violations of the Voting Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, and the Help America Vote Act (see H. Con. Res. 424), H10300 [27SE]
———provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs (see H.R. 6120), H6674 [16JY]
Dept. of State: restore responsibility over Police Training Teams used to support, train, and equip the Iraqi Police Service, and provide the majority of members of such training teams (see H.R. 6190), H4974 [4JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and important events advancing civil rights (see H.R. 6701), H7854 [8SE]
Dept. of Transportation: install a second cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder that utilizes combination deployable recorder technology in certain commercial aircraft (see H.R. 4336), H622 [6FE]
———study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 5734), H2554 [22AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans to elect to use certain financial educational assistance to establish and operate certain businesses (see H.R. 6850), H8128 [15SE]
———carry out quality assurance activities relative to administration of disability compensation (see H.R. 5709), H5581 [18JN]
———establish a pain care initiative in health care facilities (see H.R. 6122), H4453 [21MY]
———improve home loan guaranty programs (see H.R. 4884), H2070 [8AP]
———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), H7308 [29JY]
———provide dental care to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5595), H2152 [9AP]
———provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (see H.R. 6939), H10828 [3OC]
———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), H623 [6FE]
Detroit Red Wings (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1246), H5216 [10JN]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3175), H6825 [22JY]
d'Harnoncourt, Anne: tribute (see H. Res. 1348), H6734 [21JY]
Disabled: increase the level of earnings under which no individual who is blind is determined to have demonstrated an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity for purposes of determining disability (see H.R. 3834), H814 [7FE]
Diseases: catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 3544), H2356 [15AP]
———improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families (see H.R. 1881), H2012 [3AP]
———increase Alzheimer's disease research funding and promote public awareness and risk reduction relative to Alzheimer's disease with particular emphasis in Hispanic populations (see H.R. 6203), H5043 [5JN]
———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H4976 [4JN]
———issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer's disease research (see H. Res. 543), H1221 [4MR]
Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Res. 655), H6578 [15JY]
Ecology and environment: reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and direct revenues to public interests (see H.R. 6316), H5728 [19JN]
Economy: encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies (see H. Res. 977), H4878 [3JN]
Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H5482 [17JN]
———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1228), H6674 [16JY]
———improve early education (see H.R. 3289), H6473 [14JY]
———increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders (see H.R. 5516), H5730 [19JN]
———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]
———require State academic assessments of student achievement in U.S. history and civics (see H.R. 6525), H7308 [29JY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 3257), H6734 [21JY]
———establish grants to increase student attendance (see H.R. 6402), H6174 [26JN]
———promote environmental education (see H.R. 3036), H5482 [17JN]
Employment: establish a living wage and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1050), H6472 [14JY]
———provide effective career training and technical education programs, address barriers resulting from family responsibilities, and encourage entrance into nontraditional occupations (see H.R. 5774), H6674 [16JY]
———provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program (see H.R. 5873), H5045 [5JN]
———provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 1542), H7058 [23JY]
EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H1032 [25FE]
Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (see H. Res. 1095), H2267 [14AP]
Families and domestic relations: improve the lives of working families by providing medical, child care, and educational assistance and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces (see H.R. 2392), H7058 [23JY]
Family and Medical Leave Act: eliminate an hours of service requirement for benefits (see H.R. 6029), H5408 [12JN]
FCC: prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany (see H.R. 6209), H6089 [25JN]
FEMA: establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 4183), H5730 [19JN]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1219), H5483 [17JN]
Flag—U.S.: prohibit importation of foreign-made U.S. flags (see H.R. 2993), H7629 [30JY]
———require flags flown on Federal buildings and property be made in the U.S. (see H. Res. 1182), H5483 [17JN]
Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 1148), H2266 [14AP]
Food stamps: repeal denial of eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 5802), H3404 [8MY]
Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H7790 [31JY]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2092), H3050 [5MY]
Foreign policy: require any agreement, other than a treaty, that obligates the use of U.S Armed Forces or financial resources be approved by Congress (see H. Res. 1028), H1974 [2AP]
Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 6730), H7786 [31JY]
GAO: provide additional authorities (see H.R. 6388), H6174 [26JN]
Garvey, Marcus M.: pardon (see H. Con. Res. 24), H6577 [15JY]
Georgia, Republic of: condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (see H. Res. 1166), H2853 [29AP]
Global Entrepreneurship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1017), H3778 [13MY]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 370), H5214 [10JN] (see H. Res. 900), H1032 [25FE]
Haiti: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 522), H4832 [22MY]
Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 2216), H7165 [24JY]
Health: establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products (see H.R. 5629), H6342 [9JY]
———improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H995 [14FE]
———optimize delivery of critical medicine and expand the critical care workforce (see H.R. 3886), H2854 [29AP]
———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 6680), H8477 [18SE]
———provide individuals access to their health information, ensure privacy and security in development of health information infrastructure, and impose penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information (see H.R. 5442), H2553 [22AP]
———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see H.R. 1237), H1221 [4MR]
Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 5157), H555 [29JA]
Hispanic Americans: recognize service, courage, and patriotism of those who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 253), H295 [16JA]
Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 1287), H6578 [15JY]
Honore, Russell L.: tribute (see H. Res. 944), H815 [7FE]
House Rules: observe a moment of silence in the House of Representatives on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1183), H4062 [15MY]
Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H7309 [29JY]
Huerta, Dolores: tribute (see H. Res. 37), H5409 [12JN]
Human rights: defeat campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the U.N. Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries (see H. Res. 1361), H7309 [29JY]
Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti: establish (see H.R. 351), H2355 [15AP]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 821), H6674 [16JY]
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD): recognize value as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights (see H. Res. 1055), H2444 [16AP]
International Joint Commission, U.S. and Canada: adopt water level management plan for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River that meets certain criteria (see H. Res. 1146), H5409 [12JN]
International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H3778 [13MY]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2880), H4454 [21MY]
———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), H4878 [3JN]
Iraq: provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent (see H.R. 4959), H622 [6FE]
———provide for recovery and stability (see H.R. 5488), H6473 [14JY]
———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases (see H.R. 5507), H1974 [2AP]
———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H6578 [15JY]
Iron and steel industry: require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work (see H.R. 5935), H2947 [30AP]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2225 [10AP]
Jacob Lawrence Post Office Building, Seattle, WA: designate (see H.R. 6187), H5482 [17JN]
Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (see H.J. Res. 84), H4833 [22MY]
Joint Action Plan Between Brazil and the U.S. To Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality: support values and goals (see H. Res. 1254), H6578 [15JY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 1237), H4974 [4JN]
Keith, Toby: tribute to commitment to Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 1255), H7790 [31JY]
Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H1184 [28FE]
Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: establish a commemorative work near the Korean War Memorial to honor members of the Armed Forces who have served in Korea since July 28, 1953 (see H.R. 6195), H5865 [23JN]
Labor-Management Relations Act: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 6477), H8397 [17SE]
Law enforcement: provide Federal coordination and assistance in preventing gang violence (see H.R. 1069), H6577 [15JY]
Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 356), H6090 [25JN]
LIHEAP: funding (see H.R. 6427), H7059 [23JY]
Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H995 [14FE]
Local Initiatives Support Corp.: funding (see H.R. 6892), H8127 [15SE]
Louisa Swain Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 378), H6473 [14JY]
Marshall, Thurgood: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 381), H6473 [14JY]
Medicaid: establish independent foster care adolescents as a mandatory category of individuals for coverage under State programs (see H.R. 1376), H6727 [17JY]
———extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2356 [15AP]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H995 [14FE]
———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H1889 [1AP]
———restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics (see H.R. 4054), H1342 [5MR]
———temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see H.R. 5173), H1889 [1AP]
Medicare: continue ability of hospitals to supply a needed workforce of nurses and allied health professionals by preserving funding for hospital operated nursing and allied health education programs (see H.R. 5174), H9085 [23SE]
———eliminate disparities in breast cancer treatment through development of a uniform set of treatment performance measures for a quality reporting system and value-based purchasing system (see H.R. 5901), H6473 [14JY]
———ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 4248), H1184 [28FE]
———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6826), H7808 [1AU]
———impose moratorium on use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Program (see H.R. 4105), H2553 [22AP]
———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney disease (see H.R. 1193), H7955 [9SE]
———include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4879), H2487 [17AP]
———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 154), H7165 [24JY]
———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H2853 [29AP]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H2151 [9AP]
———require physician utilization of electronic prescription drug program (see H.R. 4296), H1221 [4MR]
Memorial Day: encourage the wearing of a red poppy to honor past and current members of the Armed Forces and their families (see H. Con. Res. 349), H4151 [19MY]
Mental health: increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 6654), H7627 [30JY]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3014), H1445 [10MR]
MRSA Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 988), H8128 [15SE]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 289), H871 [12FE]
National Airborne Day: designate (see H. Res. 1364), H8020 [10SE]
National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H5409 [12JN]
National Black Arts Festival: anniversary (see H. Res. 1286), H7059 [23JY]
National Brain Cancer Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 424), H1703 [13MR]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H2659 [23AP]
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1288), H6826 [22JY]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1296), H6826 [22JY]
National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 5606), H8477 [18SE]
National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 858), H390 [22JA]
National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H813 [7FE]
National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6343 [9JY]
National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6343 [9JY]
National Information and Referral Services Day: designate (see H. Res. 985), H1075 [26FE]
National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]
National Link Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1046), H6826 [22JY]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 134), H2760 [24AP]
National Month of the Military Child: observance (see H. Res. 265), H1032 [25FE]
National New Deal Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 360), H4878 [3JN]
National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1324), H6826 [22JY]
National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2948 [30AP]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H8128 [15SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H5409 [12JN]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 932), H349 [17JA]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. Res. 1440), H10133 [26SE]
Native Americans: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 2762), H995 [14FE]
Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of crossing the North Pole (see H. Res. 1067), H1889 [1AP]
Norton, Mary T.: recognize contributions made toward passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H. Con. Res. 382), H6089 [25JN]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2049), H2553 [22AP]
Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a national and regional ocean governance structure (see H.R. 21), H5481 [17JN]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1342 [5MR]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 407), H7788 [31JY]
Palmer, Arnold: tribute (see H. Res. 1152), H3187 [7MY]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2855 [29AP]
Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (see H. Res. 1139), H2948 [30AP]
Pepper, Claude: tribute (see H. Res. 1116), H6343 [9JY]
Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1000), H6408 [10JY]
Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H6577 [15JY]
———provide for continued availability of automated stamp vending machines at facilities serving underserved communities (see H.R. 5548), H5580 [18JN]
Power resources: encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing and other buildings, and create sustainable communities (see H.R. 6078), H6473 [14JY]
———prevent excessive speculation in derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation to those capable of producing or taking delivery of the commodities (see H.R. 6264), H5797 [20JN]
Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H1446 [10MR]
Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 6228), H6473 [14JY]
———establish a comprehensive process to inform consumers about food and product recalls (see H.R. 5636), H5329 [11JN]
Public lands: secure and conserve Federal public lands and natural resources along the international land borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 2593), H2760 [24AP]
Recycling: encourage State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. 1161), H5045 [5JN]
Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 3929), H5408 [12JN]
Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. 1029), H1417 [6MR]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: authorize the use of grant funds for gang prevention (see H.R. 3438), H6674 [16JY]
Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 76), H24 [15JA]
Schools: improve safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2352), H7307 [29JY]
Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H4831 [22MY]
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: limit sale, foreclosure, or seizure of property owned by a servicemember for one year following the servicemember's period of military service (see H.R. 4883), H2070 [8AP]
Small business: encourage provision of financial education to employees and give such businesses preferential status when applying for Federal contracts, loans, and other assistance (see H.R. 5965), H6473 [14JY]
Smithsonian Institution: carry out certain construction projects (see H.R. 6627), H7306 [29JY]
Social Security: ensure certain disability determinations on the basis of SSA hearings are made on a timely basis and monitor number of disability determinations under reconsideration (see H.R. 6485), H6825 [22JY]
———establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for benefits (see H.R. 1953), H6577 [15JY]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 6600), H7163 [24JY]
———require States to provide foster children with court-appointed special advocates who meet national standards (see H.R. 3283), H6728 [17JY]
Standing Bear (Ponca Native American Chief): tribute (see H. Res. 1043), H2356 [15AP]
Sudan: urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see H. Res. 1245), H6473 [14JY]
Tariff: digital-to-analog converter boxes (see H.R. 5635), H6473 [14JY]
Taxation: allow a credit for care packages provided for soldiers in combat zones (see H.R. 5798), H6473 [14JY]
———allow a nonrefundable credit for mentoring and housing young adults (see H.R. 5660), H6577 [15JY]
———allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 7273), H10975 [10DE]
———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), H2355 [15AP]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1584), H1539 [11MR]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H1183 [28FE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 5804), H2355 [15AP]
———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H2854 [29AP]
———permanently extend the research credit, increase expensing for small businesses, and reduce corporate tax rates (see H.R. 6611), H10642 [29SE]
———provide a credit for providing volunteer service to military families through the Dept. of Defense America Supports You program (see H.R. 5785), H6473 [14JY]
———provide a nonrefundable tax credit to law enforcement officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 3304), H295 [16JA]
———provide a refundable credit against income tax to assist individuals with high residential energy costs (see H.R. 6321), H6230 [8JY]
———provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (see H.R. 3319), H7308 [29JY]
———provide relief for children of members of the Armed Forces who die as a result of service in a combat zone (see H.R. 3961), H6577 [15JY]
———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 4126), H558 [29JA]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), 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), H6825 [22JY]
Television: protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices (see H.R. 1320), H6229 [8JY]
Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H8579 [22SE]
Theodore Roosevelt Scholarship Foundation: establish to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government (see H.R. 6160), H4830 [22MY]
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), H2487 [17AP]
Transportation: establish Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers (see H.R. 5161), H2267 [14AP]
Treaties and agreements: review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see H.R. 6180), H4973 [4JN]
Tubman, Harriet: designate national day of remembrance (see H. Con. Res. 310), H1341 [5MR]
U.N.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 380), H6009 [24JN]
———support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (see H. Res. 1351), H7630 [30JY]
U.S. Fire Administration: provide for the long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 6112), H6577 [15JY]
U.S. Public Service Academy: establish (see H.R. 1671), H6577 [15JY]
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see H.R. 6867), H10132 [26SE]
United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (see H.J. Res. 50), H5730 [19JN]
Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (see H. Res. 1335), H6407 [10JY]
———exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 5564), H6674 [16JY]
———honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3021 [1MY]
———presume service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see H.R. 5954), H4878 [3JN]
Voting: prohibit challenges to eligibility to register or vote on grounds that an individual resides in a home subject to foreclosure or that the jurisdiction was adversely affected by a disaster (see H.R. 7147), H10131 [26SE]
Wan Ko Yee: commend publication of teachings in ``H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III—A Treasury of True Buddha-Dharma'' (see H. Res. 1423), H8019 [10SE]
White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 6127), H6577 [15JY]
Women: issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 996), H7058 [23JY]
Workforce Investment Act: strengthen career centers, provide effective governance arrangements, promote access to employment, training, and youth services, and improve performance accountability (see H.R. 3747), H5408 [12JN]
World War II: honor heroic service and sacrifice of U.S. soldiers detained at the Nazi camp at Berga, Germany (see H. Res. 883), H6090 [25JN]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1801), H7629 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: permit members assigned to a congressional liaison office of the Dept. of Defense at the House of Representatives to obtain membership in the House exercise facility (see H. Res. 1068), H1889 [1AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremonies and activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public (see H. Con. Res. 435), H10131 [26SE]
Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (see H.R. 5972), H3108 [6MY]
Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (see H. Con. Res. 395), H7058 [23JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit facilities to be designated as voter registration agencies (see H.R. 6625), H7306 [29JY]
FEC: extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of an established and published schedule of penalties (see H.R. 6296), H5579 [18JN]
House of Representatives: dismiss election contest relative to the office of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida (see H. Res. 989), H992 [14FE]
———provide replacement of lost income to House employees serving on active duty for a period of more than thirty days (see H.R. 6608), H7164 [24JY]
———provide that the usual day for paying salaries may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration (House) (see H.R. 5493), H1073 [26FE]
India: recognize that more than 160,000,000 people in India are considered untouchable and dehumanized by the caste system (see H. Res. 1346), H6577 [15JY]
Library of Congress: reauthorize sound recording and film preservation programs (see H.R. 5893), H2758 [24AP]
Members of Congress: encourage proper maintenance of congressional papers (see H. Con. Res. 307), H1220 [4MR]
Office of the Architect of the Capitol: establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 5159), H555 [29JA]
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: provide a replacement laboratory and support space at the Mathias Laboratory (see H.R. 6542), H6726 [17JY]
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: provide replacement laboratory space for terrestrial research (see H.R. 6541), H6726 [17JY]
Urban areas: provide immediate fiscal relief to cities experiencing serious budget deficits by providing funds for payments to qualified local governments (see H.R. 7331), H10975 [10DE]
Letters
Capitol Visitor Center Act: by, Committee on House Administration (House), H10677 [2OC]
———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10677 [2OC]
Code Talkers Recognition Act: by, Committee on House Administration (House), H8697 [23SE]
Library of Congress sound recording and film preservation programs reauthorization: by, Committee on House Administration (House), H4900 [4JN]
———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4900 [4JN]
Remarks
Armed Forces: permit members assigned to a congressional liaison office of the Dept. of Defense at the House of Representatives to obtain membership in the House exercise facility (H. Res. 1068), H2298 [15AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (H. Res. 1360), H6838, H6839 [23JY]
———authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremonies and activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public (H. Con. Res. 435), H10678 [2OC]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael E. DeBakey (S. Con. Res. 71), H2298, H2299 [15AP]
Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 5972), H4901, H4903 [4JN]
———tribute (H. Res. 645), H6839, H6840 [23JY]
Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 395), H6840 [23JY]
Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program: establish (H.R. 6475), H7899, H7900 [9SE]
Helms, Jesse: tribute (H. Res. 1325), H6380 [10JY]
House of Representatives: dismiss election contest relative to the office of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida (H. Res. 989), H1017
———provide replacement of lost income to House employees serving on active duty for a period of more than thirty days (H.R. 6608), H7897, H7898, H7899 [9SE]
———provide that employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer are given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (H. Res. 1207), H7896, H7897 [9SE]
———provide that the usual day for paying salaries may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5493), H2297 [15AP]
———tribute to Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Achieving CAO Excellence (ACE) Award recipients, E743
———tribute to service anniversary award recipients, E1773
Library of Congress: reauthorize sound recording and film preservation programs (H.R. 5893), H4899, H4901 [4JN]
McCarter, John W.: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 25), H1248 [5MR]
Members of Congress: encourage proper maintenance of congressional papers (H. Con. Res. 307), H1254 [5MR]
Office of the Architect of the Capitol: establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 5159), H1249, H1253 [5MR]
———establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 5159), Senate amendment, H10673, H10677 [2OC]
Philadelphia, PA: inclusion of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Children's Hospitals'' list, E1183
Robertson, Alice M.: tribute (H. Res. 1272), H10678 [2OC]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: make payments to local governments in which entitlement land is located and provide transitional payments to entities previously entitled to payments (H.R. 3058), H4925 [4JN]
Senate: continue certain Federal employee benefits for certain employees of the Senate Restaurants after operations of the restaurants are contracted to a private business concern (S. 2967), H6378 [10JY]
Taxation: provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (H.R. 2116), E1484
Reports filed
Activities During the 110th Congress: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Rept. 110-924), H10998 [3JA]
Capitol Visitor Center Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5159) (H. Rept. 110-535), H1187 [3MR]
Carry Out Certain Smithsonian Institution Construction Projects: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6627) (H. Rept. 110-842), H8048 [11SE]
Civil Rights History Project Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 998) (H. Rept. 110-848), H8126 [15SE]
Committee on House Administration (House) Establishment of Regulations for the Usual Day for Paying House of Representatives Salaries (H.R. 5493): Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Rept. 110-588), H2265 [14AP]
Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6475) (H. Rept. 110-830), H7852 [8SE]
Dismiss Election Contest Relative to the Office of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 989) (H. Rept. 110-528), H992 [14FE]
Election Assistance Commission Grants to State and Local Administers of the Federal Election for a Program To Make Backup Paper Ballots Available: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5803) (H. Rept. 110-637), H4059 [15MY]
Emergency Assistance for Secure Elections Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5036) (H. Rept. 110-582), H2265 [14AP]
Federal Employees Deserve To Volunteer on the Elections (FEDVOTE) Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6339) (H. Rept. 110-886), H9971 [25SE]
House of Representatives Projects To Promote Innovative Technologies in Reducing Energy Consumption and Promoting Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6474) (H. Rept. 110-890), H9972 [25SE]
House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6608) (H. Rept. 110-832), H7955 [9SE]
Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6589) (H. Rept. 110-896), H10299 [27SE]
Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5893) (H. Rept. 110-683), H4973 [4JN]
Permit Candidates for Federal Office To Designate Individual Authorized To Disburse Funds From Campaign Committees in the Event of Death of Candidate: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 3032) (H. Rept. 110-602), H2551 [22AP]
Permit Members of the Armed Forces Assigned to a Congressional Liaison Office of the Dept. of Defense To Obtain Membership in the House Exercise Facility: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 1068) (H. Rept. 110-587), H2265 [14AP]
Provide That House Employees Receiving Their Pay by Electronic Funds Transfer Are Given the Option of Receiving Their Pay Stubs Electronically: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 1207) (H. Rept. 110-830), H7852 [8SE]
U.S. Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 110-679), H4973 [4JN]
Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 281) (H. Rept. 110-581), H2265 [14AP]
Veteran Voting Support Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6625) (H. Rept. 110-851), H8126 [15SE]
Tributes
Allen, James S., E1600
Baldwin, Ernest G., E1838
Comer, Elaine, E121
d'Harnoncourt, Anne, E1135
Doody, Daniel G., E1282
Evans, Samuel L., E1289
Johnson, James Arthur, E1354
Jones, Frank, E918
Korin, Patty, E745
Marone, Susan, E1886
Mathis, Steve, E428
Reitz, Glenn (Omodiende), E101
Sellers, Joseph, Jr., E937