GARRETT, SCOTT (a Representative from New Jersey)
Amendments
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7312 [29JY], H7749 [31JY], H7793 [1AU]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3121, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act, H6378 [10JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H2267 [14AP]
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), H558 [29JA]
———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1295), H6089 [25JN]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H5045 [5JN]
Armed Forces: deny Federal funds to any State, city, county, or other political subdivision that prohibits or unduly restricts the establishment or operation of a military recruiting office (see H.R. 5462), H993 [14FE]
———ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H3404 [8MY]
Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]
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), H943 [13FE]
———rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H995 [14FE]
Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H5045 [5JN] (see H. Res. 1302), H6090 [25JN]
Bishop Ralph E. Brower Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5506), H3404 [8MY]
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]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 81), H2947 [30AP]
Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7307 [29JY]
Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H558 [29JA]
China, People's Republic of: condemn discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of its prisoners of conscience (see H. Res. 821), H559 [29JA]
China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H814 [7FE]
———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), H8578 [22SE]
Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H6177 [26JN]
Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H295 [16JA]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H390 [22JA]
Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8275 [16SE]
Continental Congress: anniversary of meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ (see H. Con. Res. 351), H4060 [15MY]
Corporations: require officers to repay bonus amounts received during a year in which their company is subject to a taxpayer bailout, as well as the two previous years (see H.R. 6987), H8577 [22SE]
Courts: provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 6274), H5581 [18JN]
Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1031 [25FE]
Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]
Dept. of Defense: collect absentee ballots of overseas uniformed services voters for Federal elections and deliver ballots to State election officials prior to the closing of the polls (see H.R. 5673), H6089 [25JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require a report on Federal efforts to secure borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 5552), H2487 [17AP]
———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H871 [12FE]
Dept. of State: submit report outlining steps taken and plans made to end Turkey's blockade of Armenia (see H.R. 6079), H10642 [29SE]
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), H6089 [25JN]
Diseases: provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1283), H4453 [21MY]
Economy: suspend capital gains tax, schedule government-sponsored enterprises for privatization, repeal Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act, and suspend mark-to-market accounting requirements (see H.R. 7223), H10641 [29SE]
Employment: direct the Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Labor to conduct a joint study on fields of employment for which the greatest need for employees exists in various geographic areas (see H.R. 3646), H6089 [25JN]
Families and domestic relations: call upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children (see H. Res. 1076), H2225 [10AP]
———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 89), H4831 [22MY]
———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]
FDIC: create a net worth certificate program (see H.R. 7226), H10641 [29SE]
Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 5794), H2354 [15AP]
———repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2267 [14AP]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H2265 [14AP]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 9, 12), H350 [17JA]
Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 6404), H6175 [26JN]
Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term certain for conservatorships and provide conditions for continued operation and eventual dissolution of certain enterprises (see H.R. 7094), H9973 [25SE]
———prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6864), H8018 [10SE]
———suspend contributions to Housing Trust Fund during conservatorship of such enterprises and repay costs of such conservatorship and HOPE for Homeowners loan program (see H.R. 6955), H8476 [18SE]
House Rules: require officers and employees of the House to read the Constitution (see H. Res. 1450), H8478 [18SE]
Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H7309 [29JY]
Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 5233), H1618 [12MR]
———provide for the denial of family classification petitions filed by an individual who owes child support arrearages (see H.R. 78), H6089 [25JN]
———provide relief for surviving spouses and children (see H.R. 6034), H7308 [29JY]
International Olympic Committee: designate a new venue for the 2014 Winter Games (see H. Con. Res. 421), H8477 [18SE]
International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H6178 [26JN]
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), H6178 [26JN]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2152 [9AP]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions unless the President certifies that the North Korean Government has met certain benchmarks (see H.R. 3650), H6089 [25JN]
Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H2267 [14AP]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 768), H3403 [8MY]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1618 [12MR]
Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H557 [29JA]
Local government: permit purchase from the Dept. of the Treasury of certain mortgages held by persons who are not less than 120 days in default in repaying the mortgage debts (see H.R. 7113), H10331 [28SE]
Macedonia: stop utilization of materials that violate agreement with Greece regarding ``hostile activities or propaganda'' and work to find a mutually-acceptable official name for the former Yugoslav republic (see H. Res. 356), H1032 [25FE]
Medicare: provide a moratorium on certain physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 1293), H2070 [8AP]
Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1113), H2855 [29AP]
National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1114), H2855 [29AP]
National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H8276 [16SE]
National Health Care Decisions Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 323), H2444 [16AP]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 409), H8397 [17SE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 7174), H10299 [27SE]
Olympic games: prohibit Federal officials and employees from attending the 2008 Summer Games opening ceremonies due to human rights violations by and certain international policies of China (see H.R. 5668), H2012 [3AP]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2443 [16AP]
Pensions: suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see H.R. 7277), H10867 [9DE]
Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H6177 [26JN]
Power resources: develop energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy (see H.R. 6207), H6177 [26JN]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H7169 [28JY]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H7853 [8SE]
POW/MIA: recognize courage and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces held as POW and call for a full accounting of Americans unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnamese Conflict (see H. Res. 986), H994 [14FE]
Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: modify standards for issuance of an AMBER Alert to assist in facilitating the recovery of abducted newborns (see H.R. 4498), H6089 [25JN]
Public lands: protect right of individuals to carry firearms in units of the National Park System and National Wildlife Refuges and require hunting activities be a land use in all management plans (see H.R. 5646), H1770 [14MR]
Public welfare programs: allow funds provided to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to be used for alternative-to-abortion services (see H.R. 4852), H943 [13FE]
Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H480 [28JA]
Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]
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]
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), H8477 [18SE]
———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see H. Res. 1245), H6090 [25JN]
Taxation: allow employers a credit against income tax for hiring veterans (see H.R. 2330), H6177 [26JN]
———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H995 [14FE]
———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 5783), H2265 [14AP]
———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 6348), H5864 [23JN]
———exclude six months of earnings in 2009 from Federal income and payroll taxes (see H.R. 7339), H10975 [10DE]
———extend relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5031), H457 [23JA]
———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H1822 [31MR]
———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings (see H.R. 1888), H1973 [2AP] (see H.R. 4574), H2070 [8AP]
———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H4878 [3JN]
———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 6194), H6177 [26JN]
———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H294 [16JA]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), H1772 [14MR]
———repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 5175), H555 [29JA]
———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 7309), H10867 [9DE]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H2853 [29AP]
Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 5886), H2758 [24AP]
Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 373), H6090 [25JN]
U.N.: condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H1822 [31MR]
———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H6089 [25JN]
———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), H7309 [29JY]
Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (see H. Res. 1335), H8128 [15SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Committee on Financial Bailouts (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 1452), H8396 [17SE]
Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 1356), H6727 [17JY]
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission: extend authorization (see H.R. 7017), H9084 [23SE]
Foreign aid: prohibit funding for U.N. Durban Review Conference or any planning, preparation, or implementation of a follow-up meeting to the Durban I Conference in Durban, South Africa (see H.R. 5847), H2486 [17AP]
Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 6521), H6673 [16JY]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H557 [29JA]
Securities: treat covered bonds the same as other qualified financial contracts to which a depository institution is a party when such institution is in receivership or conservatorship (see H.R. 6659), H7627 [30JY]
Tariff: acetoacetamide (see H.R. 5048), H349 [17JA]
———bismuth subsalicylate (see H.R. 5047), H349 [17JA]
———chlorodimethylacetoacetamide (see H.R. 5053), H349 [17JA]
———5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine (see H.R. 5049), H349 [17JA]
———N,N-dimethylacetoacetamide (see H.R. 5051), H349 [17JA]
———N,N-dimethylacetoacetamide mixtures (see H.R. 5052, 5055), H349 [17JA]
———polyphenolcyanate (see H.R. 5054), H349 [17JA]
———squaric acid (see H.R. 5050), H349 [17JA]
Taxation: eliminate limitation on the foreign earned income exclusion (see H.R. 6614), H7164 [24JY]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H455 [23JA]
Letters
Committee on Financial Services (House) hearing on the merger of Bear Stearns Cos., Inc., and JPMorgan Chase & Co.: Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3162 [7MY]
———several Representatives, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3161 [7MY]
Merger of Bear Stearns Cos., Inc., and JPMorgan Chase & Co.: several Representatives, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3161 [7MY]
Remarks
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (S. 3604), H10288, H10289, H10291, H10292, H10294 [27SE]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2740 [24AP]
Beach Protection Act: prohibit use of funds for earmarks, H2206 [10AP]
Budget: allocation of funds, H1061 [26FE]
———comparison between congressional and Bush administration proposals, H1953 [2AP]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1572 [12MR], H1953 [2AP]
China, Republic of: encourage U.S. support of membership to U.N., E1846
———require the Depts. of State and Defense to provide briefings on recent discussions and potential transfer of defense articles or services (H.R. 6646), E2170
Committee on Financial Services (House): hearing on merger of Bear Stearns Cos., Inc., and JPMorgan Chase & Co., H3160, H3176 [7MY]
Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (H. Res. 1356), H8334 [17SE]
———historical significance of the Bill of Rights, H268, H272, H275 [16JA]
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission: extend authorization (H.R. 7017), E2243
Democratic Party: national agenda, H2415, H2417, H2420 [16AP], H2455 [17AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1984
Dept. of HUD: make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), H3160, H3161, H3176 [7MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), Senate amendment, H8042 [11SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: State extended care facilities funding through reductions in general operating expenses, H7749, H7750 [31JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7749, H7750 [31JY]
Dink, Hrant: anniversary of murder of Turkish journalist, E95
Dumont, NJ: anniversary of Knights of Columbus St. John's Council 1345, E1374
Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), consideration (H. Res. 1534), H10884 [10DE]
———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H9949 [25SE], H10120 [26SE], H10303 [28SE], H10377 [29SE], H10767 [3OC]
———regulation of U.S. financial markets, H9949 [25SE]
Education: national policy to improve system, H2639 [23AP]
EPA: conduct a study to assess the benefits of using molecular diagnostics for monitoring and assessing the quality of coastal recreation waters, H2415 [16AP]
Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (H.R. 5794), H2836, H2837, H2838, H2840 [29AP]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2197, H2206 [10AP], H2412, H2415, H2417, H2420 [16AP]
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), H413 [23JA]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (H. Res. 1024), H1467
History: anniversary of the liberation of the Korean Peninsula from Japan, E300
Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, E808
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H3294, H3295 [8MY], H6847, H7006 [23JY]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H9949 [25SE]
Iran: impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (H.R. 7112), E2159
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), H2633 [23AP]
Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (H. Res. 947), H582
March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H384 [22JA]
Members of Congress: require to obtain copies of the Constitution and distribute them to their staff and require that they all read such document (H.R. 3550), H272 [16JA]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10767 [3OC]
New Jersey: tribute to 5th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E1360
———tribute to SINAI Schools, E145
———tribute to the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, E2097
No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize, H2639 [23AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H5309 [11JN], H6565 [15JY]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (H. Res. 951), H1237 [5MR]
Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H2557 [23AP]
———gasoline price levels, H2197 [10AP], H2252 [14AP], H2412, H2415, H2417, H2420 [16AP], H2834 [29AP], H5309 [11JN]
Power resources: national energy policy, H2197 [10AP], H2252 [14AP], H2412, H2415, H2417 [16AP], H2557 [23AP], H2834 [29AP], H5309 [11JN], H6565 [15JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1363), H6847 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H7006 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3294, H3295 [8MY]
Public welfare programs: connect and support relative caregivers, improve outcomes for children in foster care, provide for tribal foster care and adoption access, and improve incentives for adoption (H.R. 6893), E2230
Ramapo College: tribute to Distinguished Citizens award recipients, E338
Ramsey, NJ: anniversary, E341
Religion: importance of prayer, H2358 [16AP], H2738 [24AP]
Saddle River, NJ: tribute to Saddle River Police Dept., Youth Leadership Program graduates, E1127
Special Olympics: anniversary, E1499
Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10377 [29SE]
———rates, H1061 [26FE], H1572 [12MR], H1953 [2AP]
Water pollution: require that States or local governments make the existence of a source of pathogenic contamination available to the public on the Internet within a certain time period, H2417 [16AP]
Westwood, NJ: anniversary of Westwood United Methodist Church, E159
Woodcliff Lake, NJ: tribute to Dorchester School Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) graduates, E911
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1029 [25FE], H1219 [4MR], H2549 [22AP], H2653 [23AP], H2756 [24AP], H3183 [7MY], H6172 [26JN], H6224 [8JY], H6470 [14JY], H6822 [22JY], H8473 [18SE], H9969 [25SE], H10125 [26SE]
Tributes
Addison, Philip C., E104
Buchhart, Prosper W., E104
Gurnari, Frank, E34
Jara, Daniel H., E2097
Marino-Cappello family, E2230
Mierendorf, Constance, E783
Shortal, Robert G., E33
Stewart, Charles W., E104