JONES, STEPHANIE TUBBS (a Representative from Ohio)
Articles and editorials
Enrollment Decline Reported for Minority Law Students, Vesna Jaksic, National Law Journal, H754 [7FE]
Minority Enrollment Is Faltering, Leigh Jones, National Law Journal, H754 [7FE]
Study Shows Grim Outlook for Minority Law-School Enrollment, Peter Lattman, Wall Street Journal, H754
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
AMA: recognize contributions of African-American doctors on the occasion of apology to the National Medical Association for racial prejudices and wrongdoings (see H. Con. Res. 403), H7787 [31JY]
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H3050 [5MY]
———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), H1973 [2AP]
———provide for payment of interest on claims paid by the U.S. in connection with the correction of military records when a military corrections board sets aside a conviction by court-martial (see H.R. 5130), H1702 [13MR]
Black Music Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 372), H5407 [12JN]
Bob Evans Post Office Building, Gallipolis, OH: designate (see H.R. 6342), H5796 [20JN]
Bowen, Debra: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient (see H. Res. 1104), H2855 [29AP]
Brunner, Jennifer: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient (see H. Res. 1104), H2855 [29AP]
Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H3404 [8MY]
Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 1403), H7788 [31JY]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 364), H4831 [22MY]
Children and youth: assist foster children in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school (see H.R. 6307), H5865 [23JN]
———authorize additional appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 6332), H5796 [20JN]
———improve outcomes for vulnerable children by investing in families, improving accountability in the child welfare system, and finding safe, stable, and permanent homes for foster children (see H.R. 5466), H3404 [8MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 5444), H993 [14FE]
———provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 3846), H622 [6FE]
Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H1974 [2AP]
Courts: provide emergency authority to delay or toll judicial proceedings in U.S. district and circuit courts (see H.R. 6344), H5864 [23JN]
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H6089 [25JN]
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: add sites (see H.R. 4199), H4975 [4JN]
Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3021), H3186 [7MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an Office of National School Preparedness and Response (see H.R. 5766), H2223 [10AP]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 6616), H7164 [24JY]
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), H7809 [1AU]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3175), H6342 [9JY]
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), H4454 [21MY]
Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Res. 655), H5581 [18JN]
Ecology and environment: reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and direct revenues to public interests (see H.R. 6316), H5728 [19JN]
Education: recognize achievements of high school valedictorians, promote importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and reward academic excellence of all high school students (see H. Res. 1229), H4831 [22MY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend (see H.R. 648), H1539 [11MR]
Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (see H. Res. 1095), H2356 [15AP]
FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 2802), H7058 [23JY]
Federal agencies and departments: direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office (see H.R. 4652), H2854 [29AP]
Federal employees: establish certain protections for preference eligibles selected for involuntary geographic reassignment (see H.R. 728), H1973 [2AP]
———provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H2071 [8AP]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 2421), H1822 [31MR]
Food stamps: repeal denial of eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 5802), H2554 [22AP]
GAO: reform (see H.R. 5683), H2554 [22AP]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 370), H5214 [10JN] (see H. Res. 900), H1032 [25FE]
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (see H.R. 6577), H7057 [23JY]
Haiti: commemorate soldiers that fought for American independence in ``Siege of Savannah'' and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery (see H. Res. 909), H296 [16JA]
———provide for professional exchanges with Haiti (see H.R. 6255), H5406 [12JN]
Health: ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform (see H. Con. Res. 400), H7787 [31JY]
———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 6680), H7790 [31JY]
———promote the national recommendation of physical activity to kids, families, and communities across the U.S. (see H.R. 2045), H4454 [21MY]
———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see H.R. 1237), H1341 [5MR]
Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 5157), H814 [7FE]
Honore, Russell L.: tribute (see H. Res. 944), H479 [28JA]
Housing: support goal of increased and sustainable homeownership and recognize importance of homeownership programs, fair lending laws, and fair housing laws in achieving that goal (see H. Con. Res. 392), H6826 [22JY]
Inglewood, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 962), H1772 [14MR]
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), H4976 [4JN]
Iraq: respect sovereignty, redeploy U.S. Armed Forces if asked, and submit a plan for redeployment of U.S. forces and contractors (see H. Res. 1326), H7790 [31JY]
———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H5216 [10JN]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2444 [16AP]
Jacob Lawrence Post Office Building, Seattle, WA: designate (see H.R. 6187), H5482 [17JN]
John P. Gallagher Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 6150), H4830 [22MY]
Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 353), H4064 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 354), H4150 [19MY]
Jordan, Louis: tribute (see H. Res. 1242), H5043 [5JN]
Julia M. Carson Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 5472), H1418 [6MR]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 1237), H4974 [4JN]
Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H995 [14FE]
Mandela, Nelson: tribute (see H. Res. 1090), H3051 [5MY]
Medicaid: provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H6577 [15JY]
———temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see H.R. 5173), H1188 [3MR]
Medicare: continue ability of hospitals to supply a needed workforce of nurses and allied health professionals by preserving funding for hospital operated nursing and allied health education programs (see H.R. 5174), H6825 [22JY]
———delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5406 [12JN]
———eliminate disparities in breast cancer treatment through development of a uniform set of treatment performance measures for a quality reporting system and value-based purchasing system (see H.R. 5901), H5408 [12JN]
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2761 [24AP]
Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 365), H5216 [10JN]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1191), H4878 [3JN]
National Black Arts Festival: anniversary (see H. Res. 1286), H6231 [8JY]
National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1359), H6733 [21JY]
National Consumer Protection Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 973), H1184 [28FE]
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 892), H943 [13FE]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 134), H2554 [22AP]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1021), H1220 [4MR]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H6728 [17JY]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 3543), H4975 [4JN]
Ohio: tribute to efforts of Ohio Depts. of Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services to address the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders (see H.J. Res. 86), H4453 [21MY]
Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H4976 [4JN]
Public Health Service Act: revise and expand the drug discount program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 2606), H6734 [21JY]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1073), H2152 [9AP]
Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. 1029), H1417 [6MR]
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]
Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H4059 [15MY]
———ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 1783), H7629 [30JY]
Sgt. Michael M. Kashkoush Post Office Building, Chagrin Falls, OH: designate (see H.R. 5400), H870 [12FE]
Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 6600), H7163 [24JY]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H993 [14FE]
Taxation: conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers (see H.R. 5719), H2069 [8AP]
———exclude combat zone compensation of Armed Forces members from employment taxes (see H.R. 1085), H2443 [16AP]
———provide assistance for housing (see H.R. 5720), H2069 [8AP]
———provide benefits for military personnel (see H.R. 6081), H4064 [16MY]
———provide for rollover of gain from divesting certain qualified securities of businesses engaged in Iran or Sudan discouraged activities (see H.R. 6827), H7808 [1AU]
———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (see H.R. 5351), H869 [12FE]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 2116), H6342 [9JY]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 6275), H5481 [17JN]
———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 4126), H2356 [15AP]
Territories: honor contributions of individuals from the territories of the U.S. by including such contributions in the teaching of U.S. history (see H. Con. Res. 2), H3187 [7MY]
Tubman, Harriet: designate national day of remembrance (see H. Con. Res. 310), H1341 [5MR]
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see H.R. 4934), H457 [23JA] (see H.R. 5749), H2267 [14AP]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see H.R. 818), H813 [7FE]
West Virginia University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 938), H456 [23JA]
William `Bill' Clay Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 5395), H1418 [6MR]
Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3021 [1MY]
Zimbabwe: commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (see H. Res. 1270), H5581 [18JN]
———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (see H. Res. 1230), H4832 [22MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
America Saves Week: support (see H. Res. 957), H621 [6FE] (see H. Res. 993), H1002 [19FE] (see H. Res. 996), H1031 [25FE]
National STD Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1131), H2553 [22AP]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H1775 [31MR]
Letters
Allegation of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) confidentiality rules violation by Representative Doc Hastings: by, Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H1531 [11MR]
Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act: Robert A. McDonald, Procter & Gamble Co., H4389 [21MY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H27 [16JA]
Remarks
African Americans: economic opportunities, H1806, H1809 [31MR]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, E1477
Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5231
———reauthorize (S. 294), H6773
Armed Forces: anniversary of integration, H6807
———honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (H. Res. 1054), E1087
Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 3609), H1807 [31MR]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1338), E698
Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories, H656
Congress: tribute to Hill's Angels charity basketball game, H2597 [23AP]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of the Columbus, OH, Alumnae chapter, E146
Dept. of Energy: suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 6022), E1326
Dept. of HUD: make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), H3160 [7MY], E1474
Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice (H.R. 2831), E698
Economy: provide stimulus for economic recovery, H440 [23JA]
———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), H1807 [31MR]
Election Assistance Commission: make grants to State and local administers of the Federal election for carrying out a program to make backup paper ballots available (H.R. 5803), H6541 [15JY]
Equal Pay Day: observance, E698
Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (H. Res. 1095), E625
GAO: study the impact that law school accreditation requirements, law school costs, and student access have on racial and ethnic minorities, H753 [7FE]
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 (H.R. 5036), E623
Hastings, Representative Doc: allegation of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) confidentiality rules violation, H1551 [12MR]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H656
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H3195
———simplify the historic rehabilitation tax credit, H7005 [23JY]
Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (H.R. 1514), H1808 [31MR]
Israel: independence anniversary, E700
Julia M. Carson Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 5472), H2085
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (H. Res. 61), E87
Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), H5912
———extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), veto, H6526 [15JY]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1307
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1134), E920
National Foster Care Month: observance, E1013
National HIV Testing Day: observance, E1410
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: establish (H. Con. Res. 86), H1307
———establish (H. Con. Res. 134), E981
National Urban League: report highlighting African-American women's issues, H1438 [10MR]
National Women's History Month: observance, H1437, H1438 [10MR]
Ohio: restore high-speed passenger rail service to certain urban corridors, H5231
Peace Corps: anniversary, E320
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H7005 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3195
Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1275), E1269
SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 5819), H2603, H2606
Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3963), veto, H440 [23JA]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, E55
Taxation: exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (H.R. 3648), H1807 [31MR]
———exclude from gross income a portion of lifetime income payments from annuities and similar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death (H.R. 2205), H1808 [31MR]
———modify the rehabilitation credit and the low-income housing credit, H3195
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), H4389 [21MY]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 6275), H6040
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), H5273 [11JN]
Votes: position on missed, H535
Remarks in House relative to
Hastings, Representative Doc: allegation of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) confidentiality rules violation, H1546-H1552 [12MR]
Tributes
Bell, Joselyn L., Jr., H6807
Capers, Jean Murrell, H1438 [10MR]
Grant, Milton, E1570
McDowell-Travis Family, H1805 [31MR]
Metzenbaum, Howard M., E436
Morris, Phillip, E205
Moses, Phillip, E220