BRALEY, BRUCE L. (a Representative from Iowa)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4779 [22MY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3121, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act, H6378 [10JY]
———S. 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, H6802 [22JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 954), H557 [29JA]
Alcoholic beverages: observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system (see H. Con. Res. 341), H6343 [9JY]
American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H9086 [23SE]
AmeriCorps Week: observance (see H. Res. 1173), H3778 [13MY]
Amtrak: reauthorize (see H.R. 6003), H3402 [8MY]
Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 5534), H2659 [23AP]
———establish competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand workforce of veterinarians engaged in public health practice and biomedical research (see H.R. 1232), H2487 [17AP]
———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 5852), H2486 [17AP]
———support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see H.R. 1464), H25 [15JA]
Antitrust policy: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads (see H.R. 1650), H7853 [8SE]
Arizona State University: tribute to softball team (see H. Res. 1323), H6408 [10JY]
Armed Forces: authorize taxpayers to designate a portion of tax payments to a National Military Family Relief Fund to assist families of members who are serving in, or have served in, Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 5941), H6577 [15JY]
———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), H2356 [15AP]
———establish a mortgage foreclosure counseling program for members returning from service abroad (see H.R. 5824), H3020 [1MY]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H2487 [17AP]
———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H2012 [3AP]
———require payment of monthly special pay to members whose active duty service is extended by a stop-loss order or similiar mechanism (see H.R. 6205), H5043 [5JN]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1153), H3021 [1MY]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 3652), H1618 [12MR]
Baytown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 934), H872 [12FE]
Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation (see H. Con. Res. 305), H1446 [10MR]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: address continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes (see H. Res. 679), H10845 [19NO]
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), H5798 [20JN]
Broadcasting Board of Governors: prohibit cessation, degradation, or limitation of broadcasting activities (see H.R. 3598), H390 [22JA]
Challenger (space shuttle): anniversary of crash (see H. Res. 943), H479 [28JA]
Children and youth: expand and improve the provision of pediatric dental services to medically underserved populations (see H.R. 2371), H2356 [15AP]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H1031 [25FE]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2760 [24AP]
Commodity Exchange Act: provide for regulation of energy derivatives (see H.R. 6341), H6010 [24JN]
Contracts: require disclosure by Federal contractors of certain violations relative to the award or performance of Federal contracts (see H.R. 5712), H2356 [15AP]
———require the consent of both automobile dealers and consumers to enter into automobile sales and lease contracts with binding arbitration clauses (see H.R. 5312), H3109 [6MY]
Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1306), H4975 [4JN]
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), H6473 [14JY]
———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H2267 [14AP]
Dept. of Defense: enhance suicide prevention programs (see H.R. 5223), H620 [6FE]
———implement a pain care initiative (see H.R. 5465), H994 [14FE]
Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 4449), H2266 [14AP]
———make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3021), H3109 [6MY]
Dept. of Energy: suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (see H.R. 5473), H2356 [15AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: 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), H1973 [2AP]
———establish an Office of National School Preparedness and Response (see H.R. 5766), H3050 [5MY]
———require a report on Federal efforts to secure borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 5552), H2659 [23AP]
Dept. of Justice: increase cap on the obligation of receipts for the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 5498), H1074 [26FE]
———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H556 [29JA]
Dept. of Labor: issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (see H.R. 5522), H1539 [11MR]
Dept. of the Interior: designate the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Birthplace and Childhood Home in Cresco, IA, as a national historic site (see H.R. 5127), H455 [23JA]
———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), H2267 [14AP]
———prohibit from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases (see H.R. 6251), H6010 [24JN]
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]
———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6825 [22JY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a Flexibility Incentive Grant Pilot Program to provide incentives to States and counties to establish new sources of revenue for transit projects and services (see H.R. 1606), H3050 [5MY]
———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), H8050 [11SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees (see H.R. 4089), H1032 [25FE]
———provide dental care to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5595), H2267 [14AP]
———reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (see H.R. 3819), H1004 [21FE]
———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5155), H5045 [5JN]
———terminate administrative freeze on the enrollment into the health care system of veterans in the lowest priority category for enrollment (referred to as ``Priority 8'') (see H.R. 463), H1004 [21FE]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 2965), H390 [22JA]
———protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3175), H2266 [14AP]
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]
Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 6658), H7627 [30JY]
———provide assistance to local educational agencies in areas of Midwestern States adversely affected by storms and severe flooding (see H.R. 6733), H7786 [31JY]
———provide tax relief for victims of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Midwestern States (see H.R. 6587), H7058 [23JY]
Diseases: catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 3544), H2553 [22AP]
Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H5111 [9JN]
———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1228), H1221 [4MR]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 4926), H3885 [14MY]
———reauthorize programs to enhance education through technology (see H.R. 2449), H2553 [22AP]
———strengthen mentoring programs (see H.R. 2611), H558 [29JA]
Employment: protect volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel responding to national emergencies from termination or demotion in their places of employment (see H.R. 1643), H2443 [16AP]
EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H994 [14FE]
ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H813 [7FE]
Family and Medical Leave Act: permit leave for victims, and immediate family members of victims, of violent crime and domestic violence to attend court proceedings relating to such crimes (see H.R. 5845), H3187 [7MY]
FCC: disapprove rule on broadcast media ownership (see H.J. Res. 79), H6577 [15JY]
Federal employees: provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H5111 [9JN]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve ability to file State product liability lawsuits relative to defective medical devices (see H.R. 6381), H6173 [26JN]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 2169), H995 [14FE]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities (see H.R. 1869), H25 [15JA]
Food: acknowledge existence of global food crisis (see H. Con. Res. 344), H3186 [7MY]
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on certain payments when the sum of base acres of a farm is below a certain amount (see H.R. 6849), H9085 [23SE]
Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2092), H390 [22JA]
GSA: reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs of obtaining paper ballot voting systems for 2008 general elections and for costs incurred in conducting audits or hand counting results (see H.R. 5036), H1032 [25FE]
Health: establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible (see H.R. 6210), H6343 [9JY]
———improve oral health care for low-income individuals under the Maternal and Child Health Program and Medicaid and provide a tax credit to dentists for services provided to low-income individuals (see H.R. 2472), H8049 [11SE]
———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 2676), H2356 [15AP]
———set standards for medical diagnostic equipment and establish program to promote good health, disease prevention, and wellness and to prevent secondary conditions for individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 3294), H7165 [24JY]
———understand and comprehensively address inmate oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 3187), H7853 [8SE]
———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 3186), H8276 [16SE]
Insurance: prohibit discrimination in group health coverage and individual health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5449), H993 [14FE]
———provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 5615), H3777 [13MY]
Iraq: express that any funding provided to Iraq for reconstruction, training for Iraqi security forces, and fuel for U.S. operations in Iraq should be provided in the form of loans (see H. Res. 1111), H2488 [17AP]
Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 353), H4064 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 354), H4150 [19MY]
Jordan, Louis: tribute (see H. Res. 1242), H5043 [5JN]
Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway, Los Angeles County, CA: designate (see H.R. 4131), H871 [12FE]
Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H557 [29JA]
Manufactured Housing Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1010), H4976 [4JN]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H1889 [1AP]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H7853 [8SE]
———permit States to exclude earned income in determining eligibility for medical assistance for individuals with extremely high prescription drug costs (see H.R. 5748), H5111 [9JN]
———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H4322 [20MY]
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), H3050 [5MY]
———delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5865 [23JN]
———expand number of beneficiaries eligible for coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 2805), H1221 [4MR]
———improve access of beneficiaries to immune globulins (see H.R. 2914), H3403 [8MY]
———increase per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education payments to hospitals (see H.R. 5426), H3885 [14MY]
———provide temporary improvements to inpatient hospital payment adjustment for low-volume hospitals and use the non-wage adjusted PPS rate under the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program (see H.R. 6912), H10132 [26SE]
Medicare/Medicaid: reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 5604), H6577 [15JY]
Mental health: integrate services with physical health services, improve access to underserved areas, and provide grants to recruit mental health professionals (see H.R. 5176), H2443 [16AP]
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2658 [23AP]
Missouri River: honor historical significance of and reaffirm support for commercial navigation (see H. Res. 1012), H3021 [1MY]
National Advocacy Center: funding (see H.R. 6083), H6577 [15JY]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1191), H3886 [14MY]
National Brain Cancer Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 424), H1772 [14MR]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H2659 [23AP]
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H4975 [4JN]
National Estate Planning Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 732), H6178 [26JN] (see H. Res. 1499), H9974 [25SE]
National Guard: empower the National Guard, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see H.R. 5603), H2443 [16AP]
National Healthy Schools Day: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H2488 [17AP]
National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H3109 [6MY]
National Homeownership Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1010), H4976 [4JN]
National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3896), H3050 [5MY]
National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1142), H2658 [23AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 671), H8128 [15SE]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 331), H3020 [1MY]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H8019 [10SE]
Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of crossing the North Pole (see H. Res. 1067), H1889 [1AP]
Northern Illinois University: express condolences to those affected by shooting incident (see H. Res. 1007), H1183 [28FE]
Olympic games: tribute to U.S. women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 1428), H8049 [11SE]
Pakistan: condemn dismissal of the Supreme Court and call for reinstatement (see H. Res. 1044), H2267 [14AP]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H3051 [5MY]
Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 6074), H4060 [15MY]
Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H6577 [15JY]
———provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H1539 [11MR]
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), H4060 [15MY]
———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]
Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2444 [16AP]
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: define environmental intervention blood lead level (see H.R. 3397), H3404 [8MY]
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]
Shipping industry: require that fuel surcharges collected by a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder be passed through to the person responsible for bearing the cost of fuel (see H.R. 5977), H6577 [15JY]
Small business: establish a health benefits program (see H.R. 2132), H1772 [14MR]
———provide disaster assistance (see H.R. 6641), H7307 [29JY]
Social Security: nullify effectiveness of a guidance letter proposing rules relative to the Federal-State financial partnerships under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5998), H3402 [8MY]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H2356 [15AP]
SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 5110), H1032 [25FE]
Standing Bear (Ponca Native American Chief): tribute (see H. Res. 1043), H1618 [12MR]
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: clarify the minimum distribution to certain States and Indian tribes (see H.R. 4025), H814 [7FE]
Surface Transportation Board: consider impact of certain railroad transactions on local communities (see H.R. 6707), H7785 [31JY]
Taxation: allow a credit for care packages provided for soldiers in combat zones (see H.R. 5798), H2760 [24AP]
———equalize income exclusion of employer-provided parking and transit benefits and provide a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 1475), H2553 [22AP]
———establish financial security accounts for the care of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 2370), H2487 [17AP]
———expand and modernize agricultural bond programs to assist young farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3817), H3885 [14MY]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H7956 [9SE]
———modify tax credit to holders of clean renewable energy bonds (see H.R. 1965), H558 [29JA]
———provide a credit for providing volunteer service to military families through the Dept. of Defense America Supports You program (see H.R. 5785), H2760 [24AP]
———provide a credit to employers for the cost of implementing wellness programs (see H.R. 3717), H1221 [4MR]
———provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 6407), H7956 [9SE]
———provide middle class tax relief while closing tax loopholes (see H.R. 6595), H8128 [15SE]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), H3050 [5MY]
———require employers to notify their employees of availability of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6371), H6473 [14JY]
Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H6406 [10JY]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 211), H9085 [23SE]
Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 5689), H2010 [3AP]
Transportation: implement a safe and complete streets program to improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 5951), H7956 [9SE]
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]
Truth in Lending Act: prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks (see H.R. 6248), H5328 [11JN]
Tubman, Harriet: designate national day of remembrance (see H. Con. Res. 310), H1341 [5MR]
University of Iowa: tribute to wrestling team (see H. Res. 1100), H2224 [10AP]
University of Kansas: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 948), H996 [14FE]
University of Nebraska at Omaha: anniversary (see H. Res. 1372), H7309 [29JY]
Veterans: honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3404 [8MY]
Waipio, HI: tribute to Waipio Little League Baseball team (see H. Res. 1436), H8478 [18SE]
William `Bill' Clay Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 5395), H1342 [5MR]
Winona State University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1133), H3778 [13MY]
Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3021 [1MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bush, President: remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (see H.R. 5167), H555 [29JA]
Dept. of Defense: provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for certain periods before the implementation of the program (see H.R. 6723), H7786 [31JY]
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), H870 [12FE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: increase penalties for violations of child labor laws (see H.R. 6861), H8018 [10SE]
FDA: establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce intended for human consumption (see H.R. 5620), H1701 [13MR]
Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see H.R. 6235), H5327 [11JN]
Higher Education Act: clarify the procedures for awarding grants and contracts for Federal Trio Programs (see H.R. 6959), H8476 [18SE]
Iowa: express sympathy and support to citizens of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties for damage caused by tornadoes (see H. Res. 1236), H4974 [4JN]
Iowa State University: anniversary (see H. Res. 924), H295 [16JA]
Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act: amend loan and loan guarantee program relative to construction or repair of railroad bridges damaged by flooding (see H.R. 6464), H6406 [10JY]
Taxation: extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 5231), H620 [6FE]
Veterans: clarify the service treatable as service engaged in combat with the enemy for utilization of non-official evidence for proof of service-connection in a combat-related disease or injury (see H.R. 5985), H3185 [7MY]
Letters
Contracting and Tax Accountability Act: Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2235 [14AP]
———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H2236 [14AP]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H1077 [27FE]
Remarks
Amtrak: issue report on use of biobased lubricants, H5231
———reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5231
Appropriations: making continuing, H9223 [24SE]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1284), H5616 [19JN]
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, H5116 [10JN]
Bettendorf, IA: tribute to Bettendorf High School boys' swimming team, E1101
———tribute to Pleasant Valley High School boys' cross country team, E1087
———tribute to Pleasant Valley High School boys' swimming team, E1100
Black History Month: observance, H1078 [27FE]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Zepa, E1606
Budget: allocation of funds, H626 [7FE]
Bush, President: remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (H.R. 5167), H8101 [15SE]
———report on long-term costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, H4780, H4781 [22MY]
Cedar Falls, IA: tribute to Malcolm Price Laboratory School/Northern University (NU) High School boys' basketball team, E868
Civil liberties: ensure the civil liberties of U.S. citizens are safeguarded relative to conducting electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists, H1334 [5MR]
Contracts: require potential Federal contractors or grantees to certify they owe no Federal tax debt (H.R. 4881), H2234, H2235 [14AP]
Courts: grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, H1224, H1333, H1334 [5MR]
Davenport, IA: Davenport One (organization) recipient of American Chamber of Commerce Executives (organization) Chamber of the Year award, E2176
———tribute to Assumption High School girls' basketball team, E1097
Deere & Co.: inclusion in CRO (publication) ``100 Best Corporate Citizens'' list, H2864 [30AP]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H277, H279, H281 [16JA]
Denver, IA: Denver High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1867
Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to community colleges and advanced technology education centers to support education and training of technicians in bioenergy and other agriculture-based, renewable energy resources (H.R. 872), H8441
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), veto, H447, H448, H449, H450, H451, H452, H453 [23JA]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4780, H4781 [22MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations, H2436 [16AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1488), H9223 [24SE]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases (H.R. 6251), H6013 [25JN]
Dubuque, IA: tribute to Wahlert High School boys' basketball team, E394
Economy: encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies (H. Res. 977), H5278
———national objectives priority assignments, H277, H279, H281 [16JA]
———provide stimulus for economic recovery, H8280 [17SE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (H.R. 3036), H8441
Fairbank, IA: tribute to Wapsie Valley High School football team, E862
———tribute to Wapsie Valley High School girls' volleyball team, E880
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve ability to file State product liability lawsuits relative to defective medical devices (H.R. 6381), E1402
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), H1224, H1333, H1334 [5MR]
Gilbertville, IA: tribute to Don Bosco High School wrestling team, E856
Grinnel College: tribute to men's tennis team, E912
Immigration: enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H2435 [16AP]
Infrastructure: develop a national plan to improve transportation, energy transmission, and water needs, H2438 [16AP]
Iowa: impact of severe storms and flooding, H5616 [19JN], H8382 [17SE]
———moment of silence for victims of floods, H5539 [18JN]
———moment of silence for victims of tornadoes, H4960 [4JN]
———provide disaster assistance for severe storms and flooding, H8467-H8473 [18SE], H9223 [24SE]
Iowa State University: anniversary (H. Res. 924), H1426
Iraq: allow waiver of claims by victims of state-sponsored terrorism for actions that occured while under leadership of Saddam Hussein, H447, H448, H449, H450, H451, H452, H453 [23JA]
———express that any funding provided to Iraq for reconstruction, training for Iraqi security forces, and fuel for U.S. operations in Iraq should be provided in the form of loans (H. Res. 1111), H2437 [16AP]
———impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, H1893 [2AP], H2435, H2436, H2437, H2440 [16AP]
John Deere Co.: anniversary, H8587 [23SE]
Maquoketa, IA: tribute to firefighters and residents of surrounding communities for extinguishing the fire located in the historic downtown district and providing aid to those impacted, H393 [23JA]
Monticello, IA: tribute to Monticello High School boys' cross country team, E1090
NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6063), H5389
———prioritize cooperative activities with NOAA relative to tornado research, H5389
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H2557 [23AP], H3059 [6MY]
Power resources: national energy policy, H2438, H2440 [16AP], H3059 [6MY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), H2557 [23AP]
Public documents: enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public (H.R. 3548), H2237, H2239 [14AP]
Rock Island, IA: tribute to Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center at the Rock Island Arsenal, E1795
SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 5819), H2607
Taxation: conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers (H.R. 5719), H2317
Votes: position on missed, H2625
Waverly, IA: Southeast Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1869
———tribute to Waverly-Shell Rock High School wrestling team, E872
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1810 [31MR], H2066 [8AP], H5211 [10JN]
Special order: granted, H8122 [15SE], H8394 [17SE]
Tributes
Beyer, Bruce, H1158 [28FE]
Cannon, Glenn, E16
Connolly, Michael, H7331 [30JY]
Dardis, Ron, E2353
Fitzsimmons, Karen, E1136
Huff, Jordon, E1092
McRoberts, Mike, E1542
Nelson, Linda, E1639
Northey, Jerry, H6678 [17JY]
Perrin, Adam, E1085
Powers, Tom, H6346 [10JY]
Smith, Mark, H2453 [17AP]
Tate, Byron, E1088
Temeyer, Don, E535