FRANK, BARNEY (a Representative from Massachusetts)
Addresses
Communtiy Reinvestment Act's Role in Financial Crisis: John C. Dugan, Comptroller of the Currency, E2326
Presentation of Offshore Mariners Wives Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award to Kevin Stokesbury: Jim Kendall, New Bedford Seafood Consulting (company), E2348
Amendments
Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H333 [17JA]
Developing countries: provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), H2387, H2393 [16AP]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), H6916 [23JY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3121, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act, H6378 [10JY]
———S. 2062, Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act reauthorization, H6688 [17JY]
Articles and editorials
Bair—How To Get More Bang for Bailout Buck, Rob Blackwell, American Banker (publication), H10761 [3OC]
Don't Like Bailouts? Consider the Alternatives, Steven Pearlstein, Washington (DC) Post, E1772
German President Lashes Out at ``Monster'' Market and Its Bankers, Bertrand Benoit and James Wilson, Financial Times (British publication), E960
How To Preserve the Open Economy at a Time of Stress, Martin Wolf, Financial Times (British publication), E1057
National Upheaval, Local Shudders—Credit Woes Convulse Plans of Cities, Towns, John C. Drake, Boston (MA) Globe, H10762 [3OC]
Need Cash? Cut Nuclear Weapons Budget, Joseph Cirincione, Boston (MA) Globe, E2339
Strategy To Promote Healthy Globalisation, Lawrence Summers, Financial Times (British publication), E858
Tribute, Claude Lavielle, fleursdelamemoire.free.fr (Internet site), E2300
Why America Needs a Little Less Laissez-Faire, E92 [29JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in regions of Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan (see H. Res. 1011), H1974 [2AP]
American Institute in Taiwan: require Senate confirmation of director (see H.R. 1390), H4975 [4JN]
American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H10133 [26SE]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 6949), H8475 [18SE]
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), H1772 [14MR]
———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H9974 [25SE]
Armed Forces: allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 3174), H6089 [25JN]
———allow members to sue the U.S. for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 6093), H4321 [20MY]
———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), H3109 [6MY]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 2702), H1221 [4MR]
———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H2487 [17AP]
———prohibit funding for any covert action in Iran, or to carry out any military action in the absence of imminent threat, in accordance with international law and requirements for congressional authorization (see H.R. 770), H7058 [23JY]
———require payment of monthly special pay to members whose active duty service is extended by a stop-loss order or similar mechanism (see H.R. 6205), H5581 [18JN]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1153), H3021 [1MY]
Azorean Refugee Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1401), H7788 [31JY] (see H. Res. 1438), H8127 [15SE]
Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation (see H. Con. Res. 305), H3404 [8MY]
Boston Celtics (basketball team): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 376), H5864 [23JN]
Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2443 [16AP]
———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (see H. Res. 1181), H3408 [12MY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H5111 [9JN]
Bush, President: remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (see H.R. 5167), H555 [29JA]
Children and youth: establish kinship navigator programs and kinship guardianship assistance payments for children (see H.R. 2188), H1822 [31MR]
———prohibit preexisting condition exclusions for children in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (see H.R. 2842), H7169 [28JY]
———update definition of ``food of minimal nutritional value'' to conform to current nutrition science and protect Federal investment in national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1363), H456 [23JA]
China, People's Republic of: end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (see H. Res. 1077), H2071 [8AP]
China, Republic of: 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), H8276 [16SE]
Christian Science Monitor: anniversary (see H. Res. 1481), H9084 [23SE]
Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 1431), H995 [14FE]
Civil Liberties Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1357), H6727 [17JY]
Climate: address security risks posed by global climate change (see H.R. 1961), H390 [22JA]
Commission on Comprehensive Strategies for the Placement of Natural Gas Infrastructure: establish (see H.R. 6720), H7785 [31JY]
Community organizers: honor for promoting equality (see H. Res. 1521), H10642 [29SE]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (see H. Res. 1227), H7854 [8SE]
Conservation of energy: impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and provide grants to reduce mass transit fees (see H.R. 6000), H3402 [8MY]
Construction industries: promote and enhance local building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive matching grant program (see H.R. 4461), H4975 [4JN]
Convention on Cluster Munitions: encourage U.S. signature (see H.J. Res. 91), H6177 [26JN]
Coordinated Environmental Public Health Network: establish (see H.R. 3643), H1074 [26FE]
Courts: provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the U.S. (see H.R. 5913), H6089 [25JN]
———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 2826), H8578 [22SE]
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H811 [7FE]
Cuba: facilitate provision of humanitarian relief (see H.R. 6962), H10828 [3OC]
Defense Production Act: extend and reauthorize (see H.R. 6894), H8127 [15SE]
Dept. of Defense: implement a pain care initiative (see H.R. 5465), H1155 [27FE]
———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), H4877 [3JN]
———phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4102), H622 [6FE]
Dept. of Education: create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in certain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 3439), H1889 [1AP]
Dept. of Energy: suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (see H.R. 5473), H2356 [15AP]
———Weatherization Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 6538), H6726 [17JY]
Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program to assist in the provision of safety measures to protect social workers and other professionals who work with at-risk populations (see H.R. 2165), H1221 [4MR]
———make grants to eligible States to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see H.R. 6201), H6407 [10JY]
———reauthorize the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 2915), H480 [28JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health care to immigration detainees in custody (see H.R. 5950), H6089 [25JN]
Dept. of HUD: extend existing and expiring agreements under the Moving to Work program (see H.R. 6099), H4321 [20MY]
———improve Operating Fund for public housing (see H.R. 5829), H2485 [17AP] (see H.R. 6216), H5110 [9JN]
———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (see H.R. 5818), H2441 [16AP]
Dept. of Justice: making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H995 [14FE]
———provide grants for organizations to find missing adults (see H.R. 423), H7058 [23JY]
Dept. of State: establish the Global Service Fellowship Program (see H.R. 3698), H350 [17JA]
———submit report outlining steps taken and plans made to end Turkey's blockade of Armenia (see H.R. 6079), H6177 [26JN]
Dept. of the Interior: establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring and use fees for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects (see H.R. 6256), H5406 [12JN]
———prohibit oil or gas leases on certain tracts in the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf until it is determined whether to list the polar bear as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 5058), H622 [6FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and important events advancing civil rights (see H.R. 6701), H7785 [31JY]
———establish Office of Insurance Information (see H.R. 5840), H8128 [15SE]
———prescribe the weights and the compositions of circulating coins (see H.R. 5512), H1183 [28FE]
———provide for the continued minting and issuance of certain $1 coins (see H.R. 5478), H1030 [25FE]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a Flexibility Incentive Grant Pilot Program to provide incentives to States and counties to establish new sources of revenue for transit projects and services (see H.R. 1606), H5111 [9JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a presumption of service connection for veterans with certain cancers who served in Vietnam and were exposed to certain herbicide agents (see H.R. 6798), H7956 [9SE]
———improve collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees (see H.R. 4089), H1032 [25FE]
———modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 5892), H5045 [5JN]
———recodify certain educational assistance programs for members of the Reserve components (see H.R. 1102), H871 [12FE]
———reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (see H.R. 3819), H814 [7FE]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 2266), H479 [28JA]
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 6320), H5729 [19JN]
Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 6884), H8478 [18SE]
———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), H558 [29JA]
———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H1155 [27FE]
Drugs: target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see H.R. 4545), H1155 [27FE]
Ecology and environment: authorize U.S. participation in, and contributions to, an international clean technology fund (see H.R. 6315), H5728 [19JN] (see H.R. 7160), H10131 [26SE]
Economy: provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (see H.R. 5140), H479 [28JA]
Education: reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see H.R. 2668), H6342 [9JY]
———strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs (see H.R. 6617), H8019 [10SE]
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), H7809 [1AU]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 4926), H1539 [11MR]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: modify conditions for release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account (see H.R. 6473), H7809 [1AU]
EPA: establish a working group to assist Federal agencies develop criteria for identifying disproportionately high and adverse health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations (see H.R. 5132), H814 [7FE]
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]
Executive Office of the President: provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secret privilege (see H.R. 5607), H7809 [1AU]
Expedited Funds Availability Act: provide a 1-time adjustment in certain dollar amounts to account for inflation and provide for future adjustments of such amounts on a regular basis (see H.R. 6871), H8048 [11SE]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: prohibit certain discriminatory uses of consumer reports and consumer information in connection with certain personal lines of insurance (see H.R. 5633), H1701 [13MR]
———prohibit use of consumer reports and consumer information in making any determination involving personal lines of insurance with respect to a consumer (see H.R. 6062), H4059 [15MY]
Family and Medical Leave Act: eliminate an hours of service requirement for benefits (see H.R. 6029), H3776 [13MY]
FCC: disapprove rule on broadcast media ownership (see H.J. Res. 79), H2012 [3AP]
———establish broadband policy and conduct public broadband summits to assess competition, consumer protection, and consumer choice issues relating to broadband Internet access services (see H.R. 5353), H3020 [1MY]
———prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone service rates (see H.R. 555), H870 [12FE]
FDA: reverse policy eliminating access to medication containing estriol (see H. Con. Res. 342), H6408 [10JY]
Federal employees: increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 1256), H1772 [14MR]
———provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H2071 [8AP]
———require health benefits coverage for infertility treatment (see H.R. 2892), H2356 [15AP]
Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (see H.R. 3892), H1539 [11MR]
FEMA: provide funding for Emergency Food and Shelter Program for housing-related assistance needed to prevent homelessness of families in connection with foreclosures on their residences (see H.R. 5894), H2948 [30AP]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2659 [23AP]
Fire prevention: provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities and develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy (see H.R. 5541), H2071 [8AP]
Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 96), H5044 [5JN]
Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 5425), H942 [13FE]
Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 6636), H9974 [25SE]
Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H10828 [3OC]
Foreign policy: build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (see H.R. 1084), H813 [7FE]
———express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity (see H. Res. 1078), H4322 [20MY]
———prohibit return of persons by the U.S., for purposes of detention, interrogation, or trial, to countries engaging in torture or other inhuman treatment of persons (see H.R. 1352), H295 [16JA]
Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 7090), H9973 [25SE]
GAO: provide additional authorities (see H.R. 6388), H6174 [26JN]
Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see H. Res. 1024), H1417 [6MR]
GSA: reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs of obtaining paper ballot voting systems for 2008 general elections and for costs incurred in conducting audits or hand counting results (see H.R. 5036), H348 [17JA]
Health: increase provision of scientifically sound information and support services to patients receiving a positive test diagnosis for Down syndrome or other prenatally diagnosed conditions (see H.R. 3112), H4877 [3JN]
———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 6680), H8019 [10SE]
———recognize contributions of patient participants in clinical trials (see H. Res. 248), H2225 [10AP]
Health care facilities: require that agreements to arbitrate nursing home disputes be made after the dispute has arisen (see H.R. 6126), H9085 [23SE]
Health care professionals: authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students (see H.R. 772), H6472 [14JY]
———recognize and support work of community health workers (see H. Res. 1406), H8478 [18SE]
Homeless Assistance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7221), H10641 [29SE]
Horticulture: extend laws governing importation of plants to plants illegally harvested outside the U.S. (see H.R. 1497), H558 [29JA]
House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8579 [22SE]
House Rules: observe a moment of silence in the House of Representatives on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1183), H4834 [22MY]
Housing: facilitate preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units (see H.R. 5937), H3017 [1MY]
Human rights: defeat campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the U.N. Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries (see H. Res. 1361), H7166 [24JY]
———express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 1169), H3018 [1MY]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (see H.R. 4188), H3186 [7MY]
Insurance: provide additional limitations on pre-existing condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (see H.R. 2833), H7165 [24JY]
———provide coverage of screening mammography for women over 40 and for women at high risk for breast cancer if diagnostic mammography is covered (see H.R. 2708), H456 [23JA]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1890 [1AP]
———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: express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative by the U.S., Iraq, and the international community (see H. Con. Res. 321), H2854 [29AP]
———provide for a timetable for redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5499), H2267 [14AP]
———provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent (see H.R. 4959), H622 [6FE]
———reassert congressional role relative to security commitments, defer long-term commitments to the next Administration and Congress, and maintain legal authority and immunity of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5626), H2152 [9AP]
———recognize impact of financial costs of war on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities (see H. Res. 1019), H1220 [4MR]
———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases (see H.R. 5507), H2854 [29AP]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2267 [14AP]
Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: establish a commemorative work near the Korean War Memorial to honor members of the Armed Forces who have served in Korea since July 28, 1953 (see H.R. 6195), H7308 [29JY]
Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas Post Office Building, Seekonk, MA: designate (see H.R. 6874), H8048 [11SE]
Lewis, Jerry: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3035), H7058 [23JY]
LIHEAP: funding (see H.R. 6427), H7059 [23JY] (see H.R. 6538), H6726 [17JY]
Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H995 [14FE]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H1889 [1AP]
———improve access to advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (see H.R. 2066), H8578 [22SE]
———require States to provide hair prostheses for individuals diagnosed with alopecia areata (see H.R. 5936), H9974 [25SE]
Medicare: cover hearing aids and auditory rehabilitation services (see H.R. 1912), H390 [22JA]
———delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H8578 [22SE]
———eliminate in-home restriction for coverage of mobility devices for individuals with long-term needs (see H.R. 1809), H1341 [5MR]
———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 4206), H1188 [3MR]
———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 154), H5044 [5JN]
———protect beneficiaries' access to home health services (see H.R. 3865), H457 [23JA]
———provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 5585), H8050 [11SE]
———provide coverage for the shingles vaccine (see H.R. 5877), H2657 [23AP]
———repeal competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services (see H.R. 3453), H943 [13FE]
Middle East: 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), H2948 [30AP]
———require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan (see H.R. 3797), H1973 [2AP]
Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3014), H1188 [3MR]
Minute Man National Historical Park: expand boundary to include Barrett's Farm (see H.R. 5853), H5045 [5JN]
Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 365), H5329 [11JN]
Money: reform certain requirements for reporting cash transactions (see H.R. 6688), H7784 [31JY]
Motor vehicles: determine the maximum feasible fuel economy level achievable for cars and light trucks for a year based on certain gasoline price level projections (see H.R. 6643), H10975 [10DE]
National Affordable Housing Act: improve program for supportive housing for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 5772), H4975 [4JN]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H8276 [16SE]
National Cancer Institute: make grants for the discovery and validation of biomarkers for use in risk stratification for, and early detection and screening of, ovarian cancer (see H.R. 3689), H8019 [10SE]
National Consumer Protection Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 973), H1184 [28FE]
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H4322 [20MY]
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 892), H559 [29JA]
National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]
National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1392), H7854 [8SE]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 134), H4061 [15MY]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 671), H7956 [9SE]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H8579 [22SE]
National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1379), H8276 [16SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1081), H2016 [4AP]
National security: enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (see H.R. 5577), H7789 [31JY]
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H7956 [9SE]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5756), H6230 [8JY]
Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 1045), H6090 [25JN]
Olympic games: urge President Bush to not attend the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Games until China uses its influence with Sudan relative to genocide, peacekeeping forces, and arms sales (see H. Res. 1093), H2150 [9AP]
Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (see H.R. 6950), H8475 [18SE]
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), H1188 [3MR]
Pension Protection Act: technical corrections relative to ERISA (see H.R. 6143), H6089 [25JN]
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), H814 [7FE]
Pittsfield, MA: recognize as home to the earliest known reference to the word ``baseball'' and as the birthplace of college baseball (see H. Res. 1050), H1702 [13MR]
Postal Service: provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H1074 [26FE]
Poverty: express that the U.S. has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of the impoverished, disadvantaged, or otherwise in poverty (see H. Con. Res. 198), H350 [17JA]
Power resources: encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing and other buildings, and create sustainable communities (see H.R. 6078), H4060 [15MY]
———promote use of certain materials harvested from public lands in the production of renewable fuel (see H.R. 5236), H1188 [3MR]
Presidents of the U.S.: express that the President should not issue pardons to senior members of his administration during the final 90 days of his term of office (see H. Res. 1531), H10867 [9DE]
Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H3404 [8MY]
Puerto Rico: provide for NSF and NASA utilization of the Arecibo Observatory (see H.R. 3737), H7058 [23JY]
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 (see H. Res. 185), H295 [16JA]
Rocky Marciano Post Office Building, Brockton, MA: designate (see H.R. 5528), H1220 [4MR]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 3132), H7308 [29JY]
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: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 901), H813 [7FE]
SEC: enhance effectiveness of enforcement, corporation finance, trading and markets, investment management, and examination programs (see H.R. 6513), H6673 [16JY]
———establish a process by which asset-backed instruments can be deemed eligible for Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization ratings and a list of such eligible asset-backed instruments (see H.R. 6482), H9974 [25SE]
Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 337), H2852 [29AP]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2032), H390 [22JA]
Social Security: ensure certain disability determinations on the basis of SSA hearings are made on a timely basis and monitor number of disability determinations under reconsideration (see H.R. 6485), H7854 [8SE]
———provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under certain programs (see H.R. 5605), H5482 [17JN]
Stan Lundine Post Office Building, Jamestown, NY: designate (see H.R. 6226), H5214 [10JN]
States: permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see H.R. 5560), H4833 [22MY]
Sudan: condemn ongoing sales of arms to belligerents and call for the cessation of such sales and expansion of U.N. embargo on arms sales to Sudan (see H. Res. 1462), H8579 [22SE]
———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see H. Res. 1245), H6728 [17JY]
Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1524), H1074 [26FE]
———establish a Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive tax payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 1921), H2356 [15AP]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H1183 [28FE]
———provide an increased mileage rate for charitable deductions (see H.R. 6835), H10642 [29SE]
Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 5689), H2010 [3AP]
Transportation Security Administration: provide certain personnel management requirements (see H.R. 3212), H871 [12FE]
Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 373), H4878 [3JN]
U.N.: 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 on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century: establish (see H.R. 5976), H3108 [6MY]
U.S. Housing Act: exclude assistance payments under certain post-foster care guardianship assistance programs from consideration as income (see H.R. 5645), H1770 [14MR]
———repeal certain provisions relative to public housing disaster funds (see H.R. 6276), H5481 [17JN]
Veterans: honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H4878 [3JN]
Vietnamese Conflict: amend presumptions of exposure for veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 6562), H8019 [10SE]
Voting: require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 5946), H6343 [9JY]
Waipio, HI: tribute to Waipio Little League Baseball team (see H. Res. 1436), H9086 [23SE]
West Virginia University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 938), H456 [23JA]
White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 6127), H5865 [23JN]
William `Bill' Clay Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 5395), H870 [12FE]
Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3187 [7MY]
World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H6578 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
African Development Bank Group: authorize U.S. participation in, and appropriations for contribution to, replenishment of resources of the African Development Fund (see H.R. 6306), H5728 [19JN]
Business and industry: require disclosure of payments to foreign governments for the extraction of natural resources and allow shareholders more appropriately to determine associated risks (see H.R. 6066), H4059 [15MY]
Drugs: allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 5842), H2486 [17AP]
———eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use (see H.R. 5843), H2486 [17AP]
Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (see H.R. 7321), H10975 [10DE]
English language: require accreditation of training programs (see H.R. 7093), H9973 [25SE]
Families and domestic relations: eliminate any Federal policy on the definition of marriage (see H.R. 6115), H4453 [21MY]
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6965), H8476 [18SE]
FHA: create a voluntary program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market (see H.R. 5830), H2485 [17AP]
Fish and fishing: establish a Federal grant program to provide increased health care coverage to and access for uninsured and underinsured workers and families in the commercial fishing industry (see H.R. 5404), H942 [13FE]
Government regulations: ensure that implementation of certain proposed regulations does not cause harm to the payments system (see H.R. 6870), H8048 [11SE]
Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 5157), H555 [29JA]
Investments: ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and review the municipal bond insurance industry (see H.R. 6308), H5728 [19JN]
Money: prohibit the Dept. of the Treasury and the FRS from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation relative to monetary transactions (see H.R. 5767), H2223 [10AP]
Taxation: exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services (see H.R. 5484), H1031 [25FE]
———modify limitations on deduction of interest by financial institutions which hold tax-exempt bonds (see H.R. 6333), H5796 [20JN]
World Bank: authorize U.S. participation in, and appropriations for contribution to, replenishment of resources of the International Development Association (see H.R. 6306), H5728 [19JN]
Biographies
Gann, Herbert M., E1780
Mulliken, John B., E1780
Letters
Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3725 [13MY]
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1842 [1AP]
Code Talkers Recognition Act: by, Committee on House Administration, H8697 [23SE]
Committee on Financial Services (House) hearing on the merger of Bear Stearns Cos., Inc., and JPMorgan Chase & Co.: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3127, H3162, H3171 [7MY]
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H10113 [26SE]
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, H10394 [29SE]
———Joseph M. Stanton, National Association of Home Builders, H10394 [29SE]
———several business organizations, H10762 [3OC]
———several organizations, H10394 [29SE]
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H10666 [2OC]
Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation: Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2370 [16AP]
———several organizations, H2369 [16AP]
———Thomas G. Wenski, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H2369 [16AP]
Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, H5172 [10JN]
NASA 50th Anniversary Commerative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H6483 [15JY]
National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5170 [10JN]
Proposed Government bailout of automobile industry: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H10913 [10DE]
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3723 [13MY]
Taunton River portions designation as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Carolyn Awalt, Berkley, MA, Town Clerk, H6637 [16JY]
———Christina A. Wordell, Somerset, MA, Conservation Commission, H6636 [16JY]
———Eileen Gates, Middleborough, MA, Town Clerk, H6636 [16JY]
———Gerald R. White, Chawner Hurd, and Richard F. LaCamera, Lakeville, MA, Board of Selectmen, H6637 [16JY]
———Jacqueline A. Brown, Freetown, MA, Town Clerk, H6636 [16JY]
———Marcie K. Cole, Halifax, MA, Town Clerk, H6637 [16JY]
———Patrick B. O'Neil, Eleanor L. Gagnon and Steven Moniz, Somerset, MA, Board of Selectmen, H6636 [16JY]
———Randall A. Buckner, Raynham, MA, Town Administrator, H6636 [16JY]
———Robert Correia, Mayor of Fall River, MA, H6636 [16JY]
———Ronald Adams, Bridgewater, MA, Town Clerk, H6636 [16JY]
———Rose Marie Blackwell, Taunton, MA, City Clerk's Office, H6636 [16JY]
———Sherry L. Gallipeau, Somerset, MA, Historical Commission, H6637 [16JY]
———Susana Medeiros, Dighton, MA, Town Clerk, H6637 [16JY]
———Timothy Turner, Somerset, MA, Conservation Commission, H6637 [16JY]
Tribute to Les Fleure de la Memoire (organization): Jack Authelet, Foxborough, MA, Historical Commission, E2300
Memorandums
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Edward L. Yingling and Floyd E. Stoner, American Bankers Association, H10394 [29SE]
Motions
Dept. of HUD: make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), H3193 [8MY]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H10755 [3OC]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), H3219 [8MY], H6916 [23JY]
Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10348 [29SE]
Press releases
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: FRS Board of Governors, H10394 [29SE]
IGLHRC Honors the Late Representative Tom Lantos: International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, E822
Remarks
Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives, E2339
Bernard Lown Day: observance, E1280
Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 682), H5162, H5163, H5165, H5166 [10JN]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1650, H1651 [13MR]
China, Republic of: accord membership in WHO, E1555
Civil Liberties Act: anniversary (H. Res. 1357), H7230 [29JY]
Committee on Financial Services (House): hearing on merger of Bear Stearns Cos., Inc., and JPMorgan Chase & Co., H3172, H3175, H3176 [7MY], H3287 [8MY]
Communtiy Reinvestment Act: role in financial crisis, E2326
Congressional Progressive Caucus: budget priorities, H1650, H1651 [13MR]
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 5244), H8604 [23SE]
Dept. of HUD: address eligibility for housing assistance funding of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma pending court decision on the Cherokee citizenship of Cherokee Freedman, H6681 [17JY]
———apply the one-to-one replacement requirement for dwelling units demolished under a HOPE VI grant only to units that are occupied prior to demolition, H303, H320, H321 [17JA]
———ensure the HOPE VI Program gives priority to veterans and excludes individuals who have served time in a correctional institution, H332 [17JA]
———HOPE for Homeowners loan program funding, H10767 [3OC]
———improve Operating Fund for public housing (H.R. 6216), H6269, H6270, H6271 [9JY]
———maintain authority to issue demolition-only grants within the HOPE VI Program, H303 [17JA]
———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), H3155, H3156, H3172, H3175, H3176 [7MY]
———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), consideration (H. Res. 1174), H3124 [7MY]
———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), corrections in engrossment, H3311 [8MY]
———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), motion to recommit, H3196 [8MY]
———prohibit use of State loans and grants to acquire foreclosed housing to assist individuals convicted of certain crimes and give disabled veterans preference to purchase such housing, H3196 [8MY]
———provide that development and rehabilitation of utilities and utility services shall be eligible affordable housing activities under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program, H6681 [17JY]
———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H303, H305, H307, H320, H321, H326, H327 [17JA]
———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), motion to recommit, H332 [17JA]
———remove mandatory green building requirement from HOPE VI Program and establish a flexible rating system, standard, or code for green buildings, H303, H326, H327 [17JA]
———require States to give priority to veterans, military personnel, teachers, and emergency response personnel when selling housing rehabilitated with Federal funds, H3175 [7MY]
———restore the set-aside for the HOPE VI Main Street grant program, H305 [17JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: clarify authority of OTS and Office of Comptroller of the Currency to regulate and oversee depository institution products and services marketing and distribution system, H6997 [23JY]
———require financial institutions receiving assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to report increases in new lending that are attributable to such assistance, H10933 [10DE]
Developing countries: include in the eligibility criteria for debt relief a commitment to promote free and fair elections and cooperate with the U.S. to eliminate human trafficking and prevent illegal immigration, H2387 [16AP]
———include in the eligibility criteria for debt relief that the government of eligible countries shall have been chosen by, and permits, free elections, H2388 [16AP]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), H2379, H2384, H2387, H2388, H2393 [16AP]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), consideration (H. Res. 1103), H2369, H2370 [16AP]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), corrections in engrossment, H2560 [23AP]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634, motion to recommit, H2392 [16AP]
Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), H10908, H10912, H10913, H10917, H10919, H10921, H10922, H10933 [10DE]
———authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), consideration (H. Res. 1534), H10880, H10881, H10883, H10886 [10DE]
———effects of globalization of U.S. job market and standard of living, E1057
———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10359, H10366, H10368, H10374, H10377, H10378, H10382, H10383, H10393 [29SE], H10712, H10761, H10763, H10767, H10768, H10769, H10770, H10771, H10773, H10774, H10776 [3OC]
———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), H488, H502 [29JA]
———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), concur in Senate amendment, H788 [7FE]
———regulation of U.S. financial markets, E959
———utilize certain Government-sponsored enterprises to ensure funding and credit under the proposed Government bailout of financial institutions assists small businesses, homeowners, and farmers, H10768 [3OC]
FEMA: provide for a phase-in of actuarial rates for certain pre-flood insurance rate maps properties under the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 3959), H412, H413 [23JA]
Financial institutions: handling of foreclosure crisis, H10770, H10771 [3OC]
Foreign countries: deny countries with business relationships with Iran eligibility for debt relief programs, H2392 [16AP]
Foreign trade: enhance and improve U.S. trade policy, E858
Gann, Herbert M.: ROFEH International (organization) New England Chassidic Center Man of the Year Award recipient, E1780
Housing: expedite transfer of ownership of rural multifamily housing projects with loans made or insured under the Housing Act so that such projects are rehabilitated and used for affordable housing (H.R. 3873), H411 [23JA]
———provide needed housing reform, H3204, H3219, H3287, H3290, H3291, H3292, H3295, H3301, H3305 [8MY], H6844, H6845, H6854, H6992, H6994, H6997, H7003, H7005, H7006, H7007 [23JY]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H6997, H7007 [23JY]
India: express sympathy to victims of terrorist attacks in Mumbai, E2350
Israel: independence anniversary, H5544 [18JN]
King, Representative Steve: characterization of remarks on Massachusetts transportation projects, H5393 [12JN]
Lantos, Tom: International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission Outspoken Award recipient, E822
Les Fleurs de la Memoire (organization): tribute, E2299
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10712, H10761, H10763, H10767, H10768, H10769, H10770, H10771, H10773, H10774, H10776 [3OC]
Motor vehicles: make auto financing companies eligible for Federal assistance, H10768 [3OC]
Mulliken, John B.: ROFEH International (organization) International Award recipient, E1780
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (S. 2062), motion to instruct conferees, H6681 [17JY]
New Bedford, MA: tribute to opening of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitors Center's Corson Building, E806
Newton, MA: anniversary of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, E1189
Ostiguy, Nelson: Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc., Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E2121
Parliamentary inquiry, H488 [29JA], H1129 [27FE], H1533 [11MR], H3201 [8MY], H6647 [16JY]
Power resources: national energy policy, H6681, H6683 [17JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1363), H6844, H6845 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), corrections in engrossment of Senate amendments, H3311 [8MY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H6854, H6992, H6994, H6997, H7003, H7005, H7006, H7007 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3204, H3219, H3287, H3290, H3291, H3292, H3295, H3301, H3305 [8MY]
Stokesbury, Kevin: Offshore Mariners Wives Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E2348
Taunton River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), H6631, H6633, H6635, H6637, H6640, H6641 [16JY]
———designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), motion to recommit, H6646 [16JY]
———ensure any Wild and Scenic River designations do not impact the supply of domestically-produced energy resources, H6646 [16JY]
———impact of designating portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System on proposed construction of a liquefied natural gas facility, H6631, H6646 [16JY]
———prohibit certain sections of the river from being designated as a recreational river, H6640, H6641 [16JY]
Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10337, H10359, H10366, H10368, H10374, H10377, H10378, H10382, H10383, H10393 [29SE]
———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (H.R. 5351), motion to recommit, H1129 [27FE]
U.S. Housing Act: repeal certain provisions relative to public housing disaster funds (H.R. 6276), H5532 [18JN]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H5405 [12JN], H5578 [18JN], H6172 [26JN]
Reports filed
Activities During the 110th Congress: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Rept. 110-929), H10998 [3JA]
America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6184) (H. Rept. 110-748), H6228 [8JY]
Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5244) (H. Rept. 110-857), H8275 [16SE]
Dept. of HUD HOPE VI Program for Revitalization of Severely Distressed Public Housing Reauthorization: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3524) (H. Rept. 110-507), H1 [3JA]
Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5579) (H. Rept. 110-615), H3017 [1MY]
Expedited Funds Availability Dollar Limits Adjustment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6871) (H. Rept. 110-917), H10866 [9DE]
FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5830) (H. Rept. 110-619), H3049 [5MY]
FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform and Risk-Based Pricing Authorization Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6694) (H. Rept. 110-905), H10699 [2OC]
Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1746) (H. Rept. 110-820), H7805 [1AU]
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 840) (H. Rept. 110-906), H10699 [2OC]
Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2634) (H. Rept. 110-575), H2223 [10AP]
Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6309) (H. Rept. 110-788), H7305 [29JY]
Mark-to-Market Extension and Enhancement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3965) (H. Rept. 110-579), H2223 [10AP]
Municipal Bond Fairness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Res. H.R. 6308) (H. Rept. 110-835), H7955 [9SE]
Neighborhood Stabilization Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5818) (H. Rept. 110-616), H3017 [1MY]
Payments System Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6870) (H. Rept. 110-910), H10827 [3OC]
Provide for a Phase-In of Actuarial Rates for Certain Pre-Flood Insurance Rate Maps Properties Under the National Flood Insurance Program: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3959) (H. Rept. 110-510), H293 [16JA]
Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 110-521), H554 [29JA]
Supportive Housing Investment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5772) (H. Rept. 110-845), H8126 [15SE]
Resolutions by organizations
Taunton River portions designation as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Fall River, MA, City Council, H6637 [16JY]
Statements
Candlelight Vigil—Remembering Friends, Family and All Those Lost and Hurt in the Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India: Asian American Commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, E2350
Housing-Related Government-Sponsored Enterprises Regulation Reform: Several Housing Organizations, H6993 [23JY]
Tributes
Haywood, Howard M., E2200
Lown, Bernard, E1280