DAVIS, GEOFF (a Representative from Kentucky)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H8128 [15SE]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4454 [21MY]
Armed Forces: 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]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 953), H1075 [26FE]
———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see H.R. 5714), H2068 [8AP]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 6048), H4061 [15MY]
———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H1446 [10MR]
Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]
Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2011 [3AP]
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), H815 [7FE]
———rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H814 [7FE]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]
Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7630 [30JY]
Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H3020 [1MY]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 930), H457 [23JA]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H24 [15JA]
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]
Christian Science Monitor: anniversary (see H. Res. 1481), H9084 [23SE]
Clean Air Act: exempt greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6666), H8397 [17SE]
Committee on Financial Bailouts (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 1452), H8478 [18SE]
Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8275 [16SE]
Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA: designate (see H.R. 5489), H1618 [12MR]
Construction industries: recognize importance and sustainability of U.S. hardwoods industry and urge such products be given full consideration in programs for constructing environmentally preferable buildings (see H. Res. 1477), H8578 [22SE]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 4133), H25 [15JA]
DeBakey, Michael E.: tribute (see H. Res. 1416), H7956 [9SE]
Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6577 [15JY]
Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]
Dept. of Justice: making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H871 [12FE]
Dept. of State: encourage cooperation with Pakistan to secure and return to the U.S. all American children being educated in madrassas in Pakistan (see H. Res. 1336), H6675 [16JY]
Dept. of the Interior: 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 the Treasury: enter into agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide free electronic filing of individual income tax returns (see H.R. 3457), H4832 [22MY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7854 [8SE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend certain accountability provisions (see H.R. 2946), H2948 [30AP]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 22), H6090 [25JN] (see H.J. Res. 89), H5581 [18JN]
Farenholt (U.S.S.): recognize crew for valor and bravery in the South Pacific during service in World War II (see H. Res. 1248), H5044 [5JN]
Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2487 [17AP]
———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]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2267 [14AP]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H4878 [3JN]
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), H8478 [18SE]
Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H6826 [22JY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H2659 [23AP]
Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2488 [17AP]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H813 [7FE]
Health care professionals: expand the nurse student loan program, establish grant programs to address the nursing shortage, and provide for a nurse faculty pilot project (see H.R. 4001), H6407 [10JY]
Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2267 [14AP]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 245), H10300 [27SE]
Homeless Assistance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7221), H10641 [29SE]
House of Representatives: 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), H7629 [30JY]
Housing: provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H2551 [22AP]
Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1076), H2355 [15AP]
Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1703 [13MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2554 [22AP]
Keith, Toby: tribute to commitment to Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 1255), H5581 [18JN]
Kentucky: tribute to selection as host of 2010 Alltech Federation Equestre Internationale World Equestrian Games (see H. Res. 919), H25 [15JA]
Latvia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1405), H10845 [19NO]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H2266 [14AP]
Manufactured Housing Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1010), H4976 [4JN]
Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H6089 [25JN]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3109 [6MY]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H1700 [13MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2761 [24AP]
National Carriage Driving Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H6343 [9JY]
National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H5730 [19JN]
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 892), H623 [6FE]
National Guard Youth Challenge Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H4976 [4JN]
National Homeownership Month: observance (see H. Res. 1271), H5407 [12JN]
———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1010), H4976 [4JN]
National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1392), H8478 [18SE]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2759 [24AP]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H7809 [1AU]
NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 409), H8397 [17SE]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H943 [13FE]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2355 [15AP]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2855 [29AP]
Pensions: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan (see H.R. 4061), H2553 [22AP]
Power resources: develop energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy (see H.R. 6207), H6177 [26JN]
———expedite exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands (see H.R. 6379), H7629 [30JY]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H2658 [23AP]
Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H480 [28JA]
Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]
SEC: enhance effectiveness of enforcement, corporation finance, trading and markets, investment management, and examination programs (see H.R. 6513), H6673 [16JY]
Ships and vessels: recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (see H. Res. 1316), H6473 [14JY]
Social Security: extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6788), H7806 [1AU]
———report on access to primary care and efforts to avoid displacement of private coverage under the State Children's Health Insurance Program and urge use of surveys to measure physician access (see H.R. 6506), H7059 [23JY]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H1772 [14MR]
Taxation: exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 6348), H5864 [23JN]
———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 2470), H295 [16JA]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1584), H1418 [6MR]
———make permanent the rate reduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 6896), H8127 [15SE]
———modify penalty on the understatement of taxpayer's liability by tax return preparers (see H.R. 4318), H2151 [9AP]
———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 2287), H390 [22JA]
———provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (see H.R. 3820), H2760 [24AP]
———provide a deduction for fuel costs used for commuting to and from work whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions (see H.R. 6667), H7628 [30JY]
———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see H.R. 5134), H3885 [14MY]
———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H5329 [11JN]
———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 4126), H871 [12FE]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H7854 [8SE]
Texas: tribute to wine and winegrape industry (see H. Con. Res. 216), H2659 [23AP]
Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations (see H. Res. 971), H870 [12FE]
United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (see H.J. Res. 50), H5730 [19JN]
University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1151), H5730 [19JN]
Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 6220), H5409 [12JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
National Airborne Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 348), H3777 [13MY] (see H. Res. 1364), H6825 [22JY]
National Security Career Development Program: establish (see H.R. 7138), H10130 [26SE]
Northern Kentucky University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1147), H2759 [24AP]
Staff Sergeant Nicholas Ray Carnes Post Office, Dayton, KY: designate (see H.R. 6902), H8127 [15SE]
Motions
Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5263 [11JN]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H4157 [20MY]
Remarks
Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), motion to recommit, H5263, H5264 [11JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), earmark declaration, E1919
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1008
———reform national security interagency system, H8103 [15SE]
Homeless Assistance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 7221), H10669 [2OC]
Houston, Kyle: Boy Scouts Heroism Award recipient, E1872
Maysville, KY: tribute to Kentucky Gateway Museum Center Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Collection, E505
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (H.R. 5611), H8368 [17SE]
Nelson, Kelva: Dept. of Education American Star of Teaching Award recipient for Kentucky, E56
Northern Kentucky University: tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 1147), H4158 [20MY]
Power resources: 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), H8138 [16SE]
Railroads: study extent to which freight and passenger rail operators could use domestically available alternative fuels to power locomotives and other rail vehicles, H5263 [11JN]
Votes: position on missed, H850
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H867 [12FE], H7300 [29JY], H7849 [8SE], H7953 [9SE], H8122 [15SE], H8394 [17SE]
Statements
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act: by, H10666 [2OC]
Tributes
Bass, Kyla, H3060 [6MY]
Dickens, William E., Jr., E212
Fultz, Andrew (Jack), E148
Gullett, Jeremy R., H4327 [21MY]
Lippert, Scotty, Jr., E128
Miller, Steve, E1065