BROWN-WAITE, GINNY (a Representative from Florida)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4783 [22MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4454 [21MY]
Arlington National Cemetery: authorize placement of an American braille tactile flag honoring blind civilians, military personnel, and veterans (see H.R. 4169), H871 [12FE]
Armed Forces: commend military support groups for efforts to support servicemen and their families (see H. Res. 1200), H8020 [10SE]
———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]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]
———honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (see H. Res. 1054), H1771 [14MR]
———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H1341 [5MR]
———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see H.R. 5714), H10132 [26SE]
———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 6185), H6674 [16JY]
———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H1772 [14MR]
Army SPC Daniel Agami Post Office Building, Coconut Creek, FL: designate (see H.R. 6338), H5796 [20JN]
ATF: ban purchase, use, or distribution of hand tools or tool kits on which any reminder about forfeiture appears (see H.R. 6253), H5406 [12JN]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H456 [23JA]
Bruce W. Carter Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 4918), H5482 [17JN]
Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H2224 [10AP]
Carter Center, Inc.: prohibit assistance (see H.R. 5816), H2490 [18AP]
CeeCee Ross Lyles Post Office Building, Fort Pierce, FL: designate (see H.R. 6772), H7854 [8SE]
Children and youth: require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H8477 [18SE]
———support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H6408 [10JY]
Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H5408 [12JN]
Congressional Budget Act: set a cap on allocated funds for earmarks (see H.R. 3738), H871 [12FE]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1767), H1221 [4MR]
Contracts: extend requirement for certain Federal service contractors to participate in a pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation (see H.R. 5596), H2659 [23AP]
Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1306), H2012 [3AP]
Crime: end the terrorizing effects of the sale of murderabilia on crime victims and their families (see H.R. 3665), H2553 [22AP]
———ensure sex offenders who travel between States must register with appropriate State and local authorities (see H.R. 5475), H1002 [19FE]
———provide adequate penalties for crimes committed against, and provide appropriate security for, judges and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2325), H2853 [29AP]
———provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 5131), H871 [12FE]
Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1184 [28FE]
Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 620), H350 [17JA]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 1343), H1973 [2AP]
———conduct or support a comprehensive study comparing total health outcomes, including risk of autism, in vaccinated populations with such outcomes in unvaccinated populations (see H.R. 2832), H6230 [8JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for two-layered, 14-foot reinforced fencing along the southwest border (see H.R. 5124), H995 [14FE]
———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: establish a State grant program to establish ``Silver Alert'' notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses (see H.R. 5898), H3020 [1MY]
———require Bureau of Prisons provision of secure storage areas in prison facilities for employees authorized to carry a firearm (see H.R. 5674), H2225 [10AP]
Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 6107), H5215 [10JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for guaranteed housing loans (see H.R. 5561), H1889 [1AP]
———reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (see H.R. 3819), H3885 [14MY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H8019 [10SE]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 2380), H7789 [31JY]
Education: protect students and teachers (see H.R. 3291), H350 [17JA]
———recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2552 [22AP]
———require local educational agencies to provide information to parents on the professional qualifications of specialized instructional support personnel (see H.R. 6292), H6177 [26JN]
Elections: require Federal election ballots be generally printed only in English and modify requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English (see H.R. 5971), H3778 [13MY]
English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 5759), H3187 [7MY]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: correct definition of willful noncompliance relative to violations involving the printing of an expiration date on certain credit and debit card receipts before a certain date (see H.R. 4008), H3020 [1MY]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H622 [6FE]
FBI: establish the Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force (see H.R. 6853), H8276 [16SE]
FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1108), H5111 [9JN]
———reverse policy eliminating access to medication containing estriol (see H. Con. Res. 342), H4878 [3JN]
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), H5482 [17JN]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1073), H349 [17JA]
FHA: create a voluntary program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market (see H.R. 5830), H2485 [17AP]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2488 [17AP]
Financial Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 7275), H10844 [19NO]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H2265 [14AP]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H1539 [11MR]
Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H5045 [5JN]
Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend contributions to Housing Trust Fund during conservatorship of such enterprises and repay costs of such conservatorship and HOPE for Homeowners loan program (see H.R. 6955), H8476 [18SE]
Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2488 [17AP]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 5955), H3109 [6MY]
———provide for the offering of health benefit plans to individuals and increase funding and promote best practice protocols for State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 6280), H7629 [30JY]
Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2225 [10AP]
Higher Education Act: amend definition of economic hardship (see H.R. 4344), H3109 [6MY]
Housing: provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H2551 [22AP]
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), H5215 [10JN]
Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H2071 [8AP]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1618 [12MR]
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), H2267 [14AP]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H350 [17JA]
Long-Term Care Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 431), H9974 [25SE]
Medicare: delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H8397 [17SE]
———increase payments for physicians' services (see H.R. 5445), H1703 [13MR]
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]
Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H3404 [8MY]
Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H1700 [13MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H3021 [1MY]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H3051 [5MY]
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: anniversary (see H. Res. 1397), H10133 [26SE]
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 Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H6178 [26JN]
National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1392), H8050 [11SE]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2854 [29AP]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H6674 [16JY]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H9086 [23SE]
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 963), H872 [12FE]
National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 5662), H4454 [21MY]
National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 331), H3404 [8MY]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H6674 [16JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H5581 [18JN]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1342 [5MR]
Palmer, Arnold: tribute (see H. Res. 1152), H3187 [7MY]
Passports: provide for the security of U.S. passports (see H.R. 5752), H7956 [9SE]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2012 [3AP]
Pensions: increase retirement security of women and small business owners (see H.R. 5543), H1703 [13MR]
———suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see H.R. 7277), H10856 [20NO]
Pepper, Claude: tribute (see H. Res. 1116), H2443 [16AP]
Power resources: promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H8019 [10SE]
———provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects (see H.R. 2208), H5797 [20JN]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H5580 [18JN]
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), H2012 [3AP]
Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H480 [28JA]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H1221 [4MR]
Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H8397 [17SE]
Schools: develop a national system of oversight of States for sexual misconduct in elementary and secondary school systems (see H.R. 1829), H558 [29JA]
Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 3654), H7629 [30JY]
Social Security: extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6788), H7806 [1AU]
———protect seniors from identity theft and strengthen our national security by providing for the issuance of a secure Social Security card (see H.R. 5405), H2225 [10AP]
———provide congressional oversight and approval of totalization agreements (see H.R. 279), H9974 [25SE]
States: authorize transfer or consolidation of funds made available under certain transportation, education, and job training programs after certain periods of slow economic growth (see H.R. 6400), H7308 [29JY]
Taxation: allow bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks to be treated as tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 2091), H2070 [8AP]
———allow individual taxpayers to designate a portion of income taxes to fund improvement of barriers at the U.S. border (see H.R. 5728), H2487 [17AP]
———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 6813), H7807 [1AU]
———ensure that all taxpayers have the ability to deduct State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 7308), H10976 [10DE]
———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 6348), H6177 [26JN]
———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 2470), H622 [6FE]
———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 2734), H4061 [15MY]
———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 5242), H995 [14FE]
———modify rules relating to coins and bullion that may be held by individual retirement accounts and certain other individually-directed accounts (see H.R. 4099), H6177 [26JN]
———permit hardship loans from individual retirement plans (see H.R. 5641), H1822 [31MR]
———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5670), H2012 [3AP]
———provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (see H.R. 3820), H6473 [14JY]
———provide for tax-favored retirement health savings accounts (see H.R. 6288), H6177 [26JN]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H1618 [12MR]
Tebow, Timothy: tribute (see H. Res. 901), H6826 [22JY]
Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 5689), H2010 [3AP]
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), H6089 [25JN]
U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H871 [12FE]
Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (see H. Res. 1335), H6407 [10JY]
———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 3329), H6230 [8JY]
———provide individualized notice about available benefits and streamline application processes for the benefits (see H.R. 6494), H6576 [15JY]
Water pollution: reduce water pollution from recreational vessels (see H.R. 2550), H3186 [7MY]
White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 5461), H993 [14FE]
Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 5676), H2487 [17AP]
Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H1341 [5MR]
Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 6220), H5213 [10JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5760), H2223 [10AP]
Cody Grater Post Office Building, Brooksville, FL: designate (see H.R. 5168), H555 [29JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require States to include a representative of the State department of education in homeland security decisionmaking bodies in order to be eligible for certain grants (see H.R. 5900), H2758 [24AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from certain departmental medical facilities (see H.R. 5622), H1701 [13MR]
———establish licensure requirements for employees and contractors performing orthotics, pedorthics, or prosthetics services in States with private practice requirements (see H.R. 5623), H1701 [13MR]
———extend demonstration projects on adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6465), H6406 [10JY] (see H.R. 6543), H6726 [17JY]
Immigration and Nationality Act: include criminal violations committed by an illegal alien in the definition of aggravated felony (see H.R. 7182), H10299 [27SE]
Schools: recognize school resource officers and their role in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe (see H. Res. 1009), H1183 [28FE]
Tariff: ethanol (see H.R. 6183), H4974 [4JN]
Veterans: extend concurrent receipt authority to members and former members of the uniformed services who are entitled to voluntary separation incentive payments and veterans' disability compensation (see H.R. 5621), H1701 [13MR]
Voting: require applications for voter registration to include a statement that an alien who falsely claims to be a U.S. citizen is deportable (see H.R. 5695), H2010 [3AP]
Remarks
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1197), H3899 [15MY]
———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, H5616 [19JN]
Army: expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat on or after December 7, 1941, H4785 [22MY]
Brooksville, FL: anniversary of the Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery, E1166
Butts, Steven L.: Association of Quartermasters St. Martin Award recipient, E1041
Children and youth: revise the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program, E176
Cody Grater Post Office Building, Brooksville, FL: designate (H.R. 5168), H1852 [1AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4785 [22MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1924
———conduct a study on how airports can transition to uniform, standards-based, and interoperable biometric identifier systems for airport workers with access to secure areas (H.R. 5982), H5498
Dept. of HUD: make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), consideration (H. Res. 1174), H3125 [7MY]
———prohibit funding to make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing owned by illegal aliens, H3125 [7MY]
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), H6120
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (H.R. 6630), H7915 [9SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (H.R. 3819), H4191 [20MY]
Developing countries: provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), H2384 [16AP]
Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), consideration (H. Res. 1534), H10885 [10DE]
———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10384, H10407
Farmer, Paul: Brooksville, FL, Great Brooksvillian of the Year award recipient, E2264
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), H1942 [2AP]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), H5773
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H3290 [8MY]
Independence Day: observance, E1372
Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H5139
Medicare: Medicare Advantage funding, H5908 [24JN]
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), H5908 [24JN]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10771 [3OC]
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 963), H916
Pasco County, FL: Pasco County Library Cooperative recipient of the National Endowment of the Humanities We the People ``Created Equal'' Bookshelf award, E1037
———Pasco County Library System recipient of the Florida Library Association Library of the Year award, E1037
Peterson, Ricke: Purple Heart recipient, E2012
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H5459 [17JN], H6449 [14JY]
Power resources: national energy policy, H5459 [17JN], H6449 [14JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3290 [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), H8149 [16SE]
Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3963), veto, H400 [23JA]
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), consideration (H. Res. 1102), H2303 [15AP]
———increase rate for top income tax brackets to provide funding for veteran education benefits, H3899 [15MY]
———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10384, H10407
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8035
Veterans: honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (H. Con. Res. 336), H5152 [10JN]
———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (H.R. 3329), H6277
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1153 [27FE], H1219 [4MR], H1443 [10MR], H1769 [14MR], H2219 [10AP], H2484 [17AP], H5793 [20JN], H6339 [9JY], H6724 [17JY], H7300 [29JY]
Tributes
Austin, Al, E2342
Bassano, Thomas, E176
Berry, Dorothy, E5
Cheek, John B., E1021
Conely, Thomas S., Sr., E825
Dangelmaier, Theodore A., E6
Drummond, James, E223
Griffin, James S. and Jennifer L. Fowlkes, E774
LaVallie, Steven F., E226
Mathes, Marcus, E945
Walters, Joseph J., E1039
Weldon, Representative, E2239