BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana)
Articles and editorials
Let's Work To Avoid Long-Term Care Crisis, C. James Prieur, Indianapolis (IN) Star, E44
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5032), H1889 [1AP]
Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H872 [12FE]
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), H7629 [30JY]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]
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), H2443 [16AP]
———conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 5534), H2857 [29AP]
———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7163 [24JY]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4833 [22MY]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural gas, and other resources (see H.R. 6579), H7057 [23JY]
Armed Forces: authorize extended benefits for autistic dependents of certain retirees (see H.R. 6930), H8396 [17SE]
———deny Federal funds to any State, city, county, or other political subdivision that prohibits or unduly restricts the establishment or operation of a military recruiting office (see H.R. 5462), H993 [14FE]
———ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H2442 [16AP]
———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H1074 [26FE]
———issue postage stamp in commemoration of remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 887), H1703 [13MR]
———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), H10300 [27SE]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 6048), H4061 [15MY]
———provide an additional increase in rates of military basic pay for members above the pay increase proposed by the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 5481), H2071 [8AP]
Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]
Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina: anniversary of bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina (see H. Con. Res. 385), H6176 [26JN]
Bangladesh: elections (see H. Res. 1402), H7788 [31JY]
Bankruptcy: exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 4044), H457 [23JA]
Berkeley, CA: condemn resolution impugning integrity of the Marine Corps, rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities, and commend the service and efforts of Marine Corps members (see H. Res. 958), H621 [6FE]
———rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H620 [6FE]
Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H2488 [17AP] (see H. Res. 1302), H6090 [25JN]
Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (see H. Res. 912), H24 [15JA]
Biscet, Oscar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5627), H1701 [13MR]
Boy Scouts: express condolences to victims and those affected by tornado at Boy Scout camp in Iowa and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting rescue operations (see H. Res. 1283), H5580 [18JN]
———mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H349 [17JA]
Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H2071 [8AP]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1418 [6MR]
Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7630 [30JY]
Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2071 [8AP]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H6408 [10JY]
Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Res. 645), H6578 [15JY]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 364), H4831 [22MY]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H24 [15JA]
China, People's Republic of: condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 925), H457 [23JA]
———condemn violence against Tibetan protesters and use of Internet censorship and surveillance, urge compliance with criminal law, and provide information and access to all persons detained (see H. Res. 1075), H2071 [8AP]
———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see H. Res. 1195), H3885 [14MY]
———make proper disclosures with the SEC regarding the selective default status of certain bonds (see H. Res. 1179), H3886 [14MY]
———require accountability for persons detained during March 2008 protests and recognize fundamental human rights of all Tibetans (see H. Res. 1334), H6826 [22JY]
China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H457 [23JA]
———require the Depts. of State and Defense to provide briefings on recent discussions and potential transfer of defense articles or services (see H.R. 6646), H7307 [29JY]
Colombia: congratulate on successful rescue mission that freed 15 hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (see H. Con. Res. 389), H6578 [15JY]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H480 [28JA]
Committee on Financial Bailouts (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 1452), H8478 [18SE]
Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 443), H10975 [10DE]
Conservation of energy: provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless GAO makes certain specific findings (see H.R. 5616), H2012 [3AP]
Constellation (U.S.S.): recognize historical significance as a reminder of the participation of the U.S. in the transatlantic slave trade and of the efforts of the U.S. to end the slave trade (see H. Res. 1159), H2852 [29AP]
Crime: provide penalties for sex offenders who access social networking websites (see H.R. 3144), H4322 [20MY]
———provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 4973), H24 [15JA] (see H.R. 5131), H871 [12FE]
``Crime, Violence, and Development—Trends, Costs, and Policy Options in the Caribbean'': recognize contribution of U.N. and World Bank Group report to understanding crime and violence levels in the Caribbean region, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 865), H1974 [2AP]
Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1031 [25FE]
Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6343 [9JY]
Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for winning the We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition (see H. Res. 1261), H6473 [14JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve the Rural Energy for America Program to provide farmers and rural businesses with support to install renewable energy systems and improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 2154), H4877 [3JN]
Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H5213 [10JN]
———use all reasonable measures to ensure that every person is counted in the 2010 decennial census (see H. Res. 1262), H5328 [11JN]
Dept. of Defense: collect absentee ballots of overseas uniformed services voters for Federal elections and deliver ballots to State election officials prior to the closing of the polls (see H.R. 5673), H2554 [22AP]
———develop a comprehensive strategy to increase the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military (see H. Con. Res. 397), H8276 [16SE]
———make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum (see H.R. 2923), H350 [17JA]
Dept. of HHS: 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), H814 [7FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H390 [22JA]
———require States and Federal agencies, departments, and courts to provide certain statistics to the FBI and require the FBI to publish such statistics (see H.R. 6192), H5730 [19JN]
———require that grant recipients submit reports on expenditures as a condition of receipt of homeland security grants (see H.R. 1392), H2553 [22AP]
Dept. of Justice: make annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center to assist law enforcement agencies in the rapid recovery of missing children (see H.R. 5464), H994 [14FE]
Dept. of State: encourage cooperation with Pakistan to secure and return to the U.S. all American children being educated in madrassas in Pakistan (see H. Res. 1336), H6407 [10JY]
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), H5045 [5JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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]
Diseases: increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 6282), H5481 [17JN]
———support international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders (see H. Res. 1472), H8577 [22SE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7854 [8SE]
Economy: suspend capital gains tax, schedule government-sponsored enterprises for privatization, repeal Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act, and suspend mark-to-market accounting requirements (see H.R. 7223), H10641 [29SE]
Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of Ayman Nour and other political prisoners (see H. Res. 1303), H6009 [24JN]
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), H4878 [3JN]
Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see H. Con. Res. 371), H5482 [17JN]
Fair Labor Standards Act: allow private sector employers to provide compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay (see H.R. 6025), H5797 [20JN]
Families and domestic relations: call upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children (see H. Res. 1076), H6230 [8JY]
———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 89), H4831 [22MY]
FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6270), H5407 [12JN]
———evaluate scientific evidence on whether to add more folic acid to enriched grain products and expand folic acid fortification into cornmeal and corn-based food products to help prevent further serious birth defects (see H. Res. 1487), H9085 [23SE]
———reverse policy eliminating access to medication containing estriol (see H. Con. Res. 342), H5329 [11JN]
Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 5794), H2354 [15AP]
———repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2012 [3AP]
———require the President to submit recommendations and propose legislation to modernize, consolidate, and when necessary, terminate programs, agencies, and activities (see H.R. 6638), H7790 [31JY]
Federal employees: provide that employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer are given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (see H.R. 6073), H4322 [20MY]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution and citation of scientific research in connection with foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 7120), H10643 [29SE]
Ferre, Luis A.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 69), H1032 [25FE]
Financial Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 7275), H10844 [19NO]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 861), H6825 [22JY]
———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H2265 [14AP]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1219), H5111 [9JN]
Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 7068), H9972 [25SE]
———express that former Presidents and high-ranking political figures should refrain from freelance diplomacy against the wishes of the current Government and stated U.S. foreign policy (see H. Con. Res. 329), H2487 [17AP]
Foreign Service: permit members rest and recuperation travel to U.S. territories (see H.R. 3658), H1772 [14MR]
Foreign trade: enhance reliability of information in the Automated Export System (see H.R. 5828), H2854 [29AP]
———prohibit importation of plastinated human remains (see H.R. 5677), H3109 [6MY]
General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: recognize importance of signing (see H. Res. 1052), H1771 [14MR]
Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H5045 [5JN]
Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]
Government: strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending (see H.R. 6411), H6825 [22JY]
Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term certain for conservatorships and provide conditions for continued operation and eventual dissolution of certain enterprises (see H.R. 7094), H9973 [25SE]
———prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6864), H8128 [15SE]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see H.R. 6548), H8276 [16SE]
———enhance authorities relative to real property that has yet to be reported excess (see H.R. 5787), H2554 [22AP]
Haiti: commemorate soldiers that fought for American independence in ``Siege of Savannah'' and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery (see H. Res. 909), H352 [18JA]
Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2442 [16AP]
Health: establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5446), H2071 [8AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 5955), H3109 [6MY]
Health care providers: authorize grants to States to establish and implement programs for registering pharmaceutical technicians (see H.R. 5491), H1073 [26FE]
Helms, Jesse: tribute (see H. Res. 1325), H6342 [9JY]
Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2070 [8AP]
House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8478 [18SE]
———prohibit adjournment until approval of a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan addressing energy conservation and expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources (see H. Res. 1391), H7790 [31JY]
Immigration: remove incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come into the U.S. and provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers (see H.R. 6789), H8050 [11SE]
India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see H. Res. 1532), H10867 [9DE]
Intelligence services: rescind earmarks designated in appropriations authorization legislation (see H.R. 5567), H1445 [10MR]
International relations: reorganize U.S. international broadcasting (see H.R. 7070), H9972 [25SE]
International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2658 [23AP]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1222 [4MR]
———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: address humanitarian crisis (see H. Con. Res. 298), H2356 [15AP]
———support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1538 [11MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2152 [9AP]
James Madison University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1051), H5045 [5JN]
Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (see H.J. Res. 84), H6473 [14JY]
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), H5110 [9JN]
Julia M. Carson Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 5472), H994 [14FE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: promote respect for fundamental human rights (see H.R. 5834), H2485 [17AP]
———toll congressional notification period for removal from state sponsors of terrorism list (see H.R. 6420), H6408 [10JY]
Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H1184 [28FE]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 768), H995 [14FE]
Latvia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1405), H10845 [19NO]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex traffickers and offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination country, and prevent entry by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5722), H3777 [13MY]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1004 [21FE]
Law enforcement officers: provide exception to mandatory minimum sentences for officers who use or possess firearms during a crime committed during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 6367), H7629 [30JY]
Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H557 [29JA]
Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (see H. Con. Res. 281), H814 [7FE]
Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H1342 [5MR]
Medicare: increase inpatient hospital payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 615), H2443 [16AP]
———require public reporting of health care-associated infections data and establish pilot program for incentives to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to eliminate the rate of occurrence (see H.R. 1174), H2443 [16AP]
Members of Congress: prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 5771), H2267 [14AP]
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), H4833 [22MY]
Middle East: condemn media broadcasts inciting violence against Americans and the U.S. and designate certain television channels and satellite providers as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (see H. Res. 1308), H6176 [26JN]
———condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and expression and concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media (see H. Res. 1127), H2552 [22AP]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3020 [1MY]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2761 [24AP]
National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 5606), H2071 [8AP]
National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 994), H1540 [11MR]
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 Guard Youth Challenge Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H4976 [4JN]
National Health Care Decisions Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 323), H2444 [16AP]
National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5216 [10JN]
National Information and Referral Services Day: designate (see H. Res. 985), H5329 [11JN]
National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see H.R. 6363), H6728 [17JY]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2854 [29AP]
National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2554 [22AP]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H6473 [14JY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H5045 [5JN]
National security: recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 441), H10642 [29SE]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H2486 [17AP]
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1480), H9084 [23SE]
Northern Illinois University: express condolences to those affected by shooting incident (see H. Res. 1007), H1188 [3MR]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H.R. 6529), H6726 [17JY]
———lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions and allow State governors to petition for increased energy exploration off their coast (see H.R. 6418), H6175 [26JN]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H623 [6FE]
———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H2071 [8AP]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2012 [3AP]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2761 [24AP]
Pelosi, Speaker: express support for revealing of commonsense plan to lower gasoline prices (see H. Res. 1135), H3778 [13MY]
Petraeus, David H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H8049 [11SE]
Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H4832 [22MY]
Phelps, Michael: tribute for participation in Olympic games (see H. Res. 1418), H7853 [8SE]
Political campaigns: protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 5699), H2659 [23AP]
Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H1974 [2AP]
Power resources: expedite exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands (see H.R. 6379), H6825 [22JY]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]
———promote energy security through cooperation on energy diversification with certain Eurasian countries and implement pipeline projects for transportation of Eurasian hydrocarbon resources (see H. Res. 1187), H5329 [11JN]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7785 [31JY]
———rebalance U.S. energy portfolio, increase and utilize domestic energy resources and supply, and strengthen energy security and independence (see H.R. 6001), H3402 [8MY]
———terminate or suspend Federal restrictions on exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or oil shale and facilitate construction of new oil refineries (see H.R. 6463), H6405 [10JY] (see H.R. 6717), H7785 [31JY]
Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2855 [29AP]
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), H1770 [14MR]
Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H480 [28JA]
Radio: require radios used in satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals (see H.R. 7157), H10131 [26SE]
Reagan, Ronald: anniversary of Strategic Defense Initiative speech (see H. Res. 1057), H1771 [14MR]
Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 6219), H5213 [10JN]
Religion: support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response (see H. Con. Res. 374), H7165 [24JY]
Rokita, Todd: tribute to Indiana Sec. of State for leadership and dedication in protecting the integrity of election process and increasing voter confidence in all elections (see H. Res. 1170), H3110 [6MY]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]
Russia: consider military deployments in the Western Hemisphere as reckless, provocative, and in violation of the Monroe Doctrine (see H. Res. 1510), H10132 [26SE]
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), H352 [18JA]
———restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 6298), H5579 [18JN]
Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 6453), H6577 [15JY]
———withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem in a language other than English (see H.R. 6783), H7806 [1AU]
Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 337), H2852 [29AP]
Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H4831 [22MY]
Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 241), H1002 [19FE]
Special Olympics: anniversary (see H. Res. 1279), H6230 [8JY]
Stewart, Jimmy: honor life and accomplishments and recognize anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 1165), H2853 [29AP]
Supreme Court: commend decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 1330), H6406 [10JY]
Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 223), H7854 [8SE]
Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of a principal residence by a first-time homebuyer (see H.R. 5643), H1770 [14MR]
———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of a residence (see H.R. 7325), H10998 [3JA]
———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 5784), H2554 [22AP]
———allow a tax credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles (see H.R. 139), H3777 [13MY]
———allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 7273), H10975 [10DE]
———allow expensing of certain real property (see H.R. 5906), H4322 [20MY]
———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 5783), H2265 [14AP]
———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 6813), H7807 [1AU]
———encourage retirement savings by modifying requirements of employer-established individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 5160), H2070 [8AP]
———ensure that all taxpayers have the ability to deduct State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 7308), H10867 [9DE]
———exclude a certain amount of income from the individual Federal income tax for 2008 and reduce rates of tax on income subject to Federal income tax for 2008 (see H.R. 7338), H10975 [10DE]
———exclude six months of earnings in 2009 from Federal income and payroll taxes (see H.R. 7339), H10975 [10DE]
———extend and modify the renewable energy production credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment credit (see H.R. 6133), H7165 [24JY]
———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 2020), H7058 [23JY]
———make permanent the deduction for expensing certain depreciable business assets and allow a deduction for the original purchase of domestically manufactured automobiles (see H.R. 7298), H10975 [10DE]
———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H1342 [5MR]
———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5670), H2012 [3AP]
———provide a standard deduction for business use of a home (see H.R. 6214), H6825 [22JY]
———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see H.R. 5134), H456 [23JA]
———provide for rollover of gain from divesting certain qualified securities of businesses engaged in Iran or Sudan discouraged activities (see H.R. 6827), H7808 [1AU]
———provide for tax-favored retirement health savings accounts (see H.R. 6288), H6473 [14JY]
———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H4151 [19MY]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H455 [23JA]
———provide that distributions from certain retirement plans are not included in gross income if used to pay long-term care insurance premiums (see H.R. 3088), H1031 [25FE]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), H1772 [14MR]
———repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 5175), H555 [29JA]
———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 7309), H10867 [9DE]
Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 5886), H2758 [24AP]
Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 290), H813 [7FE]
U.N.: condemn efforts of Human Rights Committee and Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women to pressure Ireland to reduce or eliminate constitutionally established abortion restrictions (see H. Res. 1482), H10133 [26SE]
———condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H456 [23JA]
———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), H6826 [22JY]
U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery (see H. Con. Res. 255), H457 [23JA]
U.S. Housing Act: reform rental assistance program under section 8 (see H.R. 5490), H1974 [2AP]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: make certain changes in sentencing guidelines as they affect certain human trafficking offenses (see H.R. 5652), H6825 [22JY]
United Arab Emirates: restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 7316), H10867 [9DE]
United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (see H.J. Res. 50), H1772 [14MR]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 332), H2854 [29AP]
University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1151), H6826 [22JY]
Venezuela: condemn actions and statements of President Hugo Chavez supporting terrorism and terrorists organizations (see H. Res. 965), H1184 [28FE]
Veterans: require a court adjudication before certain veterans may be denied the right to possess a firearm (see H.R. 5865), H7629 [30JY]
Voting: encourage States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections (see H. Con. Res. 357), H4833 [22MY]
———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), H2554 [22AP]
Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 6220), H5865 [23JN]
World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H5797 [20JN]
Zimbabwe: commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (see H. Res. 1270), H5407 [12JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bankruptcy: make debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability nondischargeable (see H.R. 5455), H993 [14FE] (see H.R. 5494), H1073 [26FE]
Dept. of HHS: revise the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (see H.R. 6391), H6174 [26JN]
Drugs: declaration that Venezuela and Bolivia have ``failed demonstrably'' to meet their international commitments to combat the production and trafficking of illicit drugs (see H. Res. 1483), H9084 [23SE]
Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 5091), H389 [22JA]
Power resources: increase alternative energy sources, provide tax incentives for the production and purchase of fuel efficient vehicles, and develop domestic supplies of oil and natural gas (see H.R. 6544), H6726 [17JY]
Serbia: congratulate and support the people on the formation of a new coalition government (see H. Res. 1442), H8275 [16SE]
Letters
Scientific process used to find and develop oil and natural gas resources: Willard R. Green, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, H6156 [26JN]
Remarks
Alaska: anniversary of statehood (H. Res. 127), H5078 [9JN]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H3758 [13MY], H4387 [21MY], H5178 [10JN], H5302 [11JN], H5396 [12JN], H5545, H5550, H5552, H5557 [18JN], H5707 [19JN], H6084 [25JN], H6203 [8JY]
CFTC: curb role of excessive speculation in contract markets involving energy futures or swaps and eliminate excessive speculation or other activity causing major energy market disturbances (H.R. 6377), H6108 [26JN]
China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1922
Cyndi Taylor Krier Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (H.R. 4774), H1244
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1538
Daniel, Margaret Truman: tribute (H. Con. Res. 292), H1242 [5MR]
Dept. of Energy: suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 6022), H3758 [13MY]
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), H5397, H5398, H5401 [12JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand and improve health care services available to veterans, H2425 [16AP]
Diseases: increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (H. Res. 353), H5944
———link between child vaccinations containing mercury and autism, H1996 [3AP]
District of Columbia: revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), H8259 [16SE]
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority: preserve independence (H.R. 5778), H5084 [9JN]
Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), consideration (H. Res. 1534), H10882 [10DE]
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preference programs (H.R. 5264), H1135 [27FE]
GAO: reform (H.R. 5683), H5083 [9JN]
HVAF of Indiana, Inc.: tribute, E560
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), H2525
Julia M. Carson Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 5472), H2085
Korean War: anniversary, E1373
Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (H. Res. 947), H582
Lloyd, Earl: tribute (H. Con. Res. 286), H1245 [5MR]
Major Arthur Chin Post Office Building, Beaverton, OR: designate (H.R. 5220), H1247 [5MR]
Medicare: improve quality and efficiency in the health care system, E44
NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6063), consideration (H. Res. 1257), H5292, H5293 [11JN]
National Capital Region: improve mutual aid agreements (S. 1245), H5085 [9JN]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1241
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month: support goals and ideals, E1892
Orange County Water District: anniversary (H. Res. 1199), H5547 [18JN]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H3758 [13MY], H4387 [21MY], H5178 [10JN], H5302 [11JN], H5545, H5550, H5552, H5558 [18JN], H5707 [19JN], H6084 [25JN], H7042 [23JY], H7139 [24JY]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H5545 [18JN], H5707 [19JN], H6314 [9JY]
———expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations, H5554 [18JN]
———gasoline price levels, H3758 [13MY], H5085 [9JN], H5178 [10JN], H5292, H5293, H5302 [11JN], H5395, H5399, H5403 [12JN], H5459 [17JN], H5545, H5552, H5557 [18JN], H5707 [19JN], H5776 [20JN], H6155, H6161, H6162 [26JN], H6203 [8JY], H6549 [15JY], H7042 [23JY], H7609 [30JY]
Power resources: increase alternative energy sources, provide tax incentives for the production and purchase of fuel efficient vehicles, and develop domestic supplies of oil and natural gas (H.R. 6544), E1501
———national energy policy, H5078, H5085 [9JN], H5292, H5293 [11JN], H5395, H5396, H5397, H5398, H5399, H5401, H5402, H5403 [12JN], H5459 [17JN], H5552, H5554, H5557, H5558 [18JN], H5707 [19JN], H5776 [20JN], H6084 [25JN], H6125, H6155, H6158, H6161, H6162 [26JN], H6203 [8JY], H6314 [9JY], H6465 [14JY], H6549 [15JY], H7139 [24JY], H7609 [30JY]
———open Outer Continental shelf areas to oil and gas leasing, curb excessive energy speculation, and require Strategic Petroleum Reserve sale and acquisitions of certain fuels (H.R. 6670), H7609 [30JY]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence, H7989 [10SE]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (H.R. 6566), H7944 [9SE]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (H.R. 6709), H8219 [16SE]
———provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices (S. 3044), H5399 [12JN]
———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), H8218 [16SE], H8379 [17SE], H8550 [22SE]
Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (H. Res. 185), E505
San Diego, CA: tribute to local golfers who have played in the U.S. Open tournament, H5301 [11JN]
SBA: improve certain loan programs (H.R. 7175), H10227 [27SE]
Sgt. Michael M. Kashkoush Post Office Building, Chagrin Falls, OH: designate (H.R. 5400), H1248 [5MR]
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize draw down of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, H6465 [14JY]
Swaziland: U.S. policy, E1340
Taxation: impose windfall profit tax on oil companies, H6158 [26JN]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), H4387 [21MY]
Transportation: promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), H6125 [26JN]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H1135 [27FE]
Votes: position on missed, H5876
ZAKA Search and Rescue (organization): tribute, E2074
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H3183 [7MY], H5862 [23JN]
Special order: granted, H387 [22JA], H552 [29JA], H617 [6FE], H867 [12FE], H1072 [26FE], H1219 [4MR], H1443 [10MR], H1810 [31MR], H2066 [8AP], H2263 [14AP], H2549 [22AP], H2850 [29AP], H3183 [7MY], H3774 [13MY], H4133 [19MY], H4874 [3JN], H5211 [10JN], H5405 [12JN], H5478 [17JN], H5727 [19JN], H5793 [20JN], H6224 [8JY], H6470 [14JY], H6822 [22JY], H7161 [24JY], H7849 [8SE], H8122 [15SE], H8566 [22SE], H10295 [27SE], H10696 [2OC], H10957 [10DE]
Tributes
Aliyev, Heydar, E848
Carson, Representative, H1660 [13MR]
Himelstein, Lynne and Phil, E1974