FOSSELLA, VITO (a Representative from New York)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4748 [22MY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2152 [9AP], H2399 [16AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (see H. Con. Res. 416), H8397 [17SE]
American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H2855 [29AP]
Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 297), H994 [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]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———establish a returning soldiers' bill of rights (see H.R. 5947), H3018 [1MY]
———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), H996 [14FE]
———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]
———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), H1703 [13MR]
———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H1342 [5MR]
———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H1772 [14MR]
———tribute to families of servicemembers (see H. Con. Res. 295), H1032 [25FE]
Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]
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]
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]
Caroline O'Day Post Office Building, Rye, NY: designate (see H.R. 6265), H5407 [12JN]
Carter Center, Inc.: prohibit assistance (see H.R. 5816), H2760 [24AP]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H24 [15JA]
Charles L. Brieant, Jr., Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, White Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 6340), H5796 [20JN]
China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H559 [29JA]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H943 [13FE]
Clean Air Act: waive applicable volume requirement for renewable fuels if the applicable volume is not technologically feasible or the fuel is not commercially available in the required volume (see H.R. 6136), H6010 [24JN]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H559 [29JA]
Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (see H.R. 5814), H4322 [20MY]
Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office, Waterville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5975), H3108 [6MY]
Daniel, Margaret Truman: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1032 [25FE]
Dept. of Education: establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 642), H8578 [22SE]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 1343), H2070 [8AP]
———develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and establish school-based food allergy management grants (see H.R. 2063), H1341 [5MR]
———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 3825), H558 [29JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards (see H.R. 5686), H1973 [2AP]
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), H5329 [11JN]
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: establish national screening program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps (see H.R. 1738), H2487 [17AP]
———improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families (see H.R. 1881), H2151 [9AP]
———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H5482 [17JN]
Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2659 [23AP]
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]
Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1243), H5044 [5JN]
Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H10700 [2OC]
Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 5425), H1074 [26FE]
Foreign aid: authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (see H.R. 5152), H2070 [8AP]
Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2442 [16AP]
Health care facilities: assist trauma centers with uncompensated care costs, core mission services, emergency needs, and information technology to prevent further closures and downgrades (see H.R. 5942), H5329 [11JN]
History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2894), H1539 [11MR]
International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2761 [24AP]
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), H6010 [24JN]
Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1619 [12MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2444 [16AP]
Kenneth Peter Zebrowski Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 6199), H5865 [23JN]
Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H2356 [15AP]
Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H557 [29JA]
Meals on Wheels Association of America: tribute (see H. Res. 259), H872 [12FE]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2267 [14AP]
———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H3109 [6MY]
Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5865 [23JN]
MRSA Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 988), H994 [14FE]
National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H5730 [19JN]
National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6343 [9JY]
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), H6343 [9JY]
National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day: establish (see H. Res. 49), H623 [6FE]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2759 [24AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 671), H6473 [14JY]
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H8478 [18SE]
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), H7165 [24JY]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H7163 [24JY] (see H.R. 7174), H10299 [27SE]
New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 960), H621 [6FE]
Nuclear energy: authorize use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel (see H.R. 6132), H6010 [24JN]
———establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering students (see H.R. 6135), H6010 [24JN]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H872 [12FE]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2151 [9AP]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2659 [23AP]
Petroleum: repeal prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources (see H.R. 6138), H6010 [24JN]
———set schedules for consideration of permits for refineries (see H.R. 6139), H6010 [24JN]
Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H1342 [5MR]
Power resources: 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), H4834 [22MY]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]
Product safety: prohibit the sale of kitchen ranges or ovens which do not include designs or devices which comply with an applicable consensus product safety standard intended to prevent the product from tipping (see H.R. 5753), H2150 [9AP]
Real estate: make permanent the increases in loan limits for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA (see H.R. 5958), H3109 [6MY]
Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H7309 [29JY]
Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H4831 [22MY]
Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Office Building, Bremen, GA: designate (see H.R. 6092), H4878 [3JN]
Stan Lundine Post Office Building, Jamestown, NY: designate (see H.R. 6226), H5214 [10JN]
Tariff: ethanol (see H.R. 6137), H6010 [24JN]
Taxation: extend and modify the renewable energy production credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment credit (see H.R. 6133), H6010 [24JN]
———extend relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5031), H348 [17JA]
———increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 2588), H995 [14FE]
———make individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends permanent (see H.R. 2312), H2070 [8AP]
———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5974), H3108 [6MY]
———provide a standard deduction for business use of a home (see H.R. 6214), H6343 [9JY]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H558 [29JA]
———reform laws relative to individuals, estate and gift taxes, corporate rates, capital gains and dividends, retirement savings, lifetime savings, life skills, and certain medical care (see H.R. 5105), H455 [23JA]
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), H814 [7FE]
Veterans: encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students (see H.R. 5143), H995 [14FE]
———exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 5564), H1445 [10MR]
World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1342 [5MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H992 [14FE]
Taxation: allow expensing of certain real property (see H.R. 5906), H2759 [24AP]
———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5670), H1888 [1AP]
Remarks
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 916), H416
Colleges and universities: campus security technologies funding, H646 [7FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4755
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E2225
Dept of Education: allow colleges and universities to apply for a non-Federal matching grant for fire prevention technologies, H646 [7FE]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2409 [16AP]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, H2409 [16AP]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H646 [7FE]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), E658
Korean War: anniversary, E1355
Lee Myung-bak: U.S. visit, E624
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1132), E982
Postal Service: authorize free mail privileges for family members of military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, H4755
Protect America Act: extend (H.R. 5349), consideration (H. Res. 976), H882 [13FE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8030 [11SE]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, E1355
Votes: position on missed, E1376
Tributes
Canzoneri, Mario, E466
Delaney, Joseph, E617
Messo, Ralph, E1494
Murphy, Joseph, E1326
Nicholson, Tracey, E962