DRAKE, THELMA D. (a Representative from Virginia)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H6178 [26JN]
Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (see H. Con. Res. 416), H8275 [16SE]
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), H1702 [13MR]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]
American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H9086 [23SE]
Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (see H.R. 3195), H2070 [8AP]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H5045 [5JN]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural gas, and other resources (see H.R. 6579), H7630 [30JY]
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]
———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), H1342 [5MR]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (see H. Res. 1054), H1771 [14MR]
———improve educational assistance for members and veterans to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5944), H3018 [1MY]
———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), H7308 [29JY]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 6048), H4061 [15MY]
———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 6185), H6674 [16JY]
———recognize heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients and commend efforts of Medal of Honor Host City Program in Gainesville, TX, to celebrate recipients and encourage expansion of program (see H. Res. 271), H7809 [1AU]
———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H1772 [14MR]
———retain certain active members otherwise retired or separated for a combat-related disability, but still medically able to perform noncombat-related specialties or duties (see H.R. 5868), H2854 [29AP]
———tribute to families of servicemembers (see H. Con. Res. 295), H1221 [4MR]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]
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), H2152 [9AP]
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]
Borderline Personality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1005), H1446 [10MR]
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), H1155 [27FE]
Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H995 [14FE]
Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Res. 645), H6578 [15JY]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 930), H559 [29JA]
Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan (see H.R. 6771), H7787 [31JY]
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (see H.R. 5540), H2225 [10AP]
Civil War—U.S.: tribute to Edward D. Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce and other veterans of Asian descent (see H. Res. 415), H4322 [20MY]
Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H3885 [14MY]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8478 [18SE]
Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA: designate (see H.R. 5489), H1073 [26FE]
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), H1701 [13MR]
Construction industries: promote and enhance local building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive matching grant program (see H.R. 4461), H295 [16JA]
Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building, Charlottesville, VA: designate (see H.R. 5631), H1701 [13MR]
Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6577 [15JY]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize sale or exchange certain NOAA property in Norfolk, VA (see H.R. 5350), H869 [12FE]
———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H5213 [10JN]
Dept. of Defense: develop a comprehensive strategy to increase the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military (see H. Con. Res. 397), H9975 [25SE]
———take steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 294), H942 [13FE]
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), H4061 [15MY]
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), H4878 [3JN]
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), H4322 [20MY]
———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6726 [17JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans enrolled in the health system the option of receiving covered health services through non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 1426), H1074 [26FE]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 1113), H6177 [26JN]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 471), H1341 [5MR]
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), H4061 [15MY]
English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 5759), H2223 [10AP]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 89), H5215 [10JN]
FDIC: create a net worth certificate program (see H.R. 7226), H10641 [29SE]
Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2854 [29AP]
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), H5111 [9JN]
Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 7262), H10827 [3OC]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2554 [22AP]
Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 4087), H350 [17JA] (see H.R. 5425), H1074 [26FE]
FTC: explicitly prohibit the sending of text messages containing an unsolicited advertisement to a cellular telephone number listed on the ``do-not-call'' registry (see H.R. 5769), H2223 [10AP]
Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]
Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 6404), H6175 [26JN]
Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6864), H8050 [11SE]
Hazardous substances: exempt health care facilities, schools, and day care centers from laws requiring energy efficient lighting if such lighting contains mercury (see H.R. 5232), H943 [13FE]
Health: authorize medical simulation enhancement programs (see H.R. 4321), H871 [12FE]
Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2554 [22AP]
Housing: provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H2659 [23AP]
Immigration: withhold financial aid from countries that deny or unreasonably delay acceptance of their nationals who have been ordered removed from the U.S. and prohibit issuance of visas to their nationals (see H.R. 5761), H4833 [22MY]
Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1076), H1183 [28FE]
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), H5482 [17JN]
Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1619 [12MR]
James Madison University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1051), H1771 [14MR]
Keith, Toby: tribute to commitment to Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 1255), H5581 [18JN]
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), H2069 [8AP]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H3050 [5MY]
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), H6230 [8JY]
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]
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]
Louisa Swain Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 378), H8019 [10SE]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2225 [10AP]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1552), H5481 [17JN]
———delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5865 [23JN]
———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grants programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1078), H6407 [10JY]
———extend physician payment rates (see H.R. 6129), H6010 [24JN]
Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H9085 [23SE]
Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1113), H2761 [24AP]
National Airborne Day: designate (see H. Res. 1364), H8579 [22SE]
National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1114), H2761 [24AP]
National D-Day Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1235), H5111 [9JN]
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), H5045 [5JN]
National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H4833 [22MY]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1157), H8477 [18SE]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H6473 [14JY]
National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1137), H2761 [24AP]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H9086 [23SE]
National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1021), H1619 [12MR]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H2487 [17AP]
Nevada: tribute to Army and Air National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 358), H5111 [9JN]
Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H4453 [21MY]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1222 [4MR]
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), H2855 [29AP]
Power resources: exempt exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas under leases on Federal lands from State enviornmental and pollution control laws (see H.R. 6860), H8128 [15SE]
———expedite exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands (see H.R. 6379), H6734 [21JY]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7785 [31JY]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H4832 [22MY]
Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building, Oakton, VA: designate (see H.R. 5483), H1446 [10MR]
Public Health Service Act: revise and expand the drug discount program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 2606), H8578 [22SE]
Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H559 [29JA]
Railroads: provide competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects (see H.R. 5644), H1770 [14MR]
Rappahannock River: designate portion as John W. Warner Rapids (see H.R. 7031), H9084 [23SE]
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]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6407 [10JY]
Russia: express concern regarding arms transfers to Iran and Syria and implement sanctions against those found to be in violation of U.S. law prohibiting such transfers (see H. Con. Res. 257), H2267 [14AP]
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]
States: provide for secure rural schools and counties and enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources (see H.R. 6779), H7806 [1AU]
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), H6826 [22JY]
Tariff: digital-to-analog converter boxes (see H.R. 5635), H6407 [10JY]
———footwear (see H.R. 3934), H1702 [13MR]
Taxation: allow employers a credit against income tax for hiring veterans (see H.R. 2330), H2487 [17AP]
———allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5737), H2356 [15AP]
———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 6813), H7807 [1AU]
———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 6348), H5864 [23JN]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1584), H1772 [14MR]
———extend relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5031), H348 [17JA]
———improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (see H.R. 3234), H2224 [10AP]
———make individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends permanent (see H.R. 2312), H814 [7FE]
———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5974), H3187 [7MY]
———provide a refundable credit against income tax to help individuals with high energy costs (see H.R. 6648), H7307 [29JY]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H1342 [5MR]
———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), H943 [13FE]
———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 5267), H4833 [22MY]
———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 7309), H10867 [9DE]
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]
Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H9086 [23SE]
U.N.: condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H480 [28JA]
———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H480 [28JA]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: make certain changes in sentencing guidelines as they affect certain human trafficking offenses (see H.R. 5652), H6342 [9JY]
University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 1387), H7307 [29JY]
Virginia: allow offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast (see H.R. 6724), H7786 [31JY]
———authorize to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas and/or crude oil exploration and extraction activities in any area that is a certain distance beyond the coastal zone (see H.R. 6781), H7806 [1AU]
———express sympathy and support to citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights for damage caused by tornadoes (see H. Res. 1178), H3186 [7MY]
Voting: encourage States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections (see H. Con. Res. 357), H4976 [4JN]
Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (see H.R. 6550), H6726 [17JY]
Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3404 [8MY]
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
Armed Forces: designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members who died in the line of duty (see H.R. 7111), H10129 [26SE]
———guarantee a pay increase for members that exceeds the Employment Cost Index (see H.R. 5987), H3185 [7MY]
Civil Rights Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1309), H6176 [26JN]
Davis-Bacon Act: waiver of prevailing wage reguirements for certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 6317), H5729 [19JN]
Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 5233), H621 [6FE]
Pensions: provide for a qualified Roth contribution program under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 5797), H2354 [15AP]
Poems
``I Will!'' Albert C. Caswell, E1099
Remarks
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H4966 [4JN]
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, H4819 [22MY]
Army: clarify authority to provide reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by the members of the Committee on Levee Safety (H.R. 6040), H5825 [23JN]
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5012 [5JN]
Chincoteague, VA: anniversary, H1622 [13MR]
Civil War—U.S.: tribute to Edward D. Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce and other veterans of Asian descent (H. Res. 415), H7599 [30JY]
Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA: designate (H.R. 5489), H2082 [9AP]
Courts: grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, H1223 [5MR]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize sale or exchange certain NOAA property in Norfolk, VA (H.R. 5350), H8057
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1076
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), motion to recommit, H4819 [22MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1901
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), earmark declaration, E1639
Farenholt (U.S.S.): recognize crew for valor and bravery in the South Pacific during service in World War II (H. Res. 1248), H7601 [30JY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2196 [10AP]
FEMA: reauthorize Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 6109), H5816 [23JN]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), H1223 [5MR]
Gibson, Ian: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1286
GSA: provide for the redevelopment of the Old Post Office Building in the District of Columbia (H.R. 5001), H5819 [23JN]
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H3302 [8MY], E898
Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (H.R. 4088), H1707 [14MR]
———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants, H2360 [16AP]
Israel: independence anniversary, E1252
Keltner, Sam: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1278
Natural gas: end prohibition on production of offshore supplies and dedicate portions of royalties to environmental restoration, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance (H.R. 2784), H4970 [4JN]
Nevada: tribute to Army and Air National Guard (H. Con. Res. 358), H7597 [30JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: allow State governors to petition for increased energy exploration off their coast and allow for revenue sharing on new areas of production, H8233 [16SE]
———lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H2196 [10AP], H4970 [4JN], H6236 [9JY]
Pensions: provide for a qualified Roth contribution program under the Thrift Savings Plan (H.R. 5797), E620
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H4966, H4970 [4JN]
Power resources: national energy policy, H2196 [10AP], H4966, H4970 [4JN], H5355 [12JN], H6098 [26JN]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3302 [8MY], E898
———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), H8145, H8233 [16SE]
Sewage disposal: ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (H.R. 2452), H5822 [23JN]
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 (H. Res. 1316), H7604 [30JY]
Transportation: promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), consideration (H. Res. 1304), H6098 [26JN]
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), H5355 [12JN]
Virginia Beach, VA: anniversary of Pungo Strawberry Festival, E974
Votes: position on missed, H971
Warren, Sean: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1281
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H2850 [29AP]
Tributes
Davis, Danny, H8279 [17SE]
Heckelman, Loren V., E69
Jefferson, William, Jr., E1099
Logan, Tyrone, E1456
Russo, Mary C., E1927
Shapiro, Steven, E1814