KELLER, RIC (a Representative from Florida)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act, H7280 [29JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Alcoholic beverages: observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system (see H. Con. Res. 341), H3886 [14MY]
———recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4454 [21MY]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural gas, and other resources (see H.R. 6579), H7057 [23JY]
Armed Forces: ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H2442 [16AP]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2487 [17AP]
———improve educational assistance for members and veterans to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5944), H4061 [15MY]
———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see H.R. 5714), H10132 [26SE]
———retain certain active members otherwise retired or separated for a combat-related disability, but still medically able to perform noncombat-related specialties or duties (see H.R. 5868), H2854 [29AP]
Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]
Army SPC Daniel Agami Post Office Building, Coconut Creek, FL: designate (see H.R. 6338), H5796 [20JN]
Berkeley, CA: condemn resolution impugning integrity of the Marine Corps, rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities, and commend the service and efforts of Marine Corps members (see H. Res. 958), H621 [6FE]
———rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H620 [6FE]
Boy Scouts: express condolences to victims and those affected by tornado at Boy Scout camp in Iowa and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting rescue operations (see H. Res. 1283), H5580 [18JN]
———mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Bruce W. Carter Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 4918), H5482 [17JN]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1418 [6MR]
Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H25 [15JA]
Capital punishment: constitutional amendment to allow the death penalty, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child (see H.J. Res. 96), H6176 [26JN]
CeeCee Ross Lyles Post Office Building, Fort Pierce, FL: designate (see H.R. 6772), H7854 [8SE]
Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5760), H3187 [7MY]
Children and youth: promote the safe use of the Internet by students (see H.R. 6490), H7169 [28JY]
———require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H8477 [18SE]
———support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H6408 [10JY]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H995 [14FE]
Cody Grater Post Office Building, Brooksville, FL: designate (see H.R. 5168), H555 [29JA]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H480 [28JA]
Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8478 [18SE]
Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6577 [15JY]
Dept. of Commerce: use all reasonable measures to ensure that every person is counted in the 2010 decennial census (see H. Res. 1262), H5328 [11JN]
Dept. of Education: extend authority to purchase guaranteed student loans (see H.R. 6889), H8126 [15SE]
Dept. of Justice: establish a State grant program to establish ``Silver Alert'' notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses (see H.R. 5898), H3187 [7MY]
———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H5797 [20JN]
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), H5408 [12JN]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H8276 [16SE]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 471), H2355 [15AP]
Education: ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (see H.R. 5715), H2225 [10AP]
———ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (H.R. 5715), technical corrections (see H.R. 7072), H9972 [25SE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 3257), H6825 [22JY]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: correct definition of willful noncompliance relative to violations involving the printing of an expiration date on certain credit and debit card receipts before a certain date (see H.R. 4008), H2487 [17AP]
Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1243), H5044 [5JN]
FBI: establish the Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force (see H.R. 6853), H8276 [16SE]
Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H7789 [31JY]
Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H4975 [4JN]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H2265 [14AP]
Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 6404), H6175 [26JN]
Health care professionals: provide relief for the shortage of nurses (see H.R. 5924), H5408 [12JN]
Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2225 [10AP]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 245), H10133 [26SE]
House of Representatives: prohibit adjournment until approval of a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan addressing energy conservation and expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources (see H. Res. 1391), H7629 [30JY]
Immigration: provide relief for surviving spouses and children (see H.R. 6034), H6577 [15JY]
———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 4088), H1418 [6MR]
———strengthen and enforce existing immigration laws (see H. Res. 351), H1418 [6MR]
Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4460), H1618 [12MR]
Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1619 [12MR]
Law enforcement: ensure that sex offenders or sexually violent predators are not eligible for parole (see H.R. 2106), H1973 [2AP]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1418 [6MR]
Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3020 [1MY]
———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1113), H2855 [29AP]
National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1114), H2855 [29AP]
National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 5606), H3885 [14MY]
National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2759 [24AP]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 932), H349 [17JA]
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H8578 [22SE]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H8019 [10SE]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H. Res. 1282), H5798 [20JN]
———provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H5730 [19JN]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2443 [16AP]
Pepper, Claude: tribute (see H. Res. 1116), H2443 [16AP]
Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H5729 [19JN]
Power resources: promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H7059 [23JY]
———provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects (see H.R. 2208), H7956 [9SE]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H7789 [31JY]
Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H349 [17JA]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]
Schools: recognize school resource officers and their role in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe (see H. Res. 1009), H1183 [28FE]
Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 368), H943 [13FE]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H1074 [26FE]
Taxation: provide individuals a deduction for commuting expenses (see H.R. 5905), H2759 [24AP]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H1418 [6MR]
———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H390 [22JA]
———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 4126), H6177 [26JN]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H2443 [16AP]
Texas: tribute to wine and winegrape industry (see H. Con. Res. 216), H2659 [23AP]
Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 741), H2070 [8AP]
University of Nebraska at Omaha: anniversary (see H. Res. 1372), H7309 [29JY]
Venezuela: condemn actions and statements of President Hugo Chavez supporting terrorism and terrorists organizations (see H. Res. 965), H813 [7FE]
Veterans: issue veterans health care stamp (see H.R. 4116), H622 [6FE]
Water pollution: reduce water pollution from recreational vessels (see H.R. 2550), H3020 [1MY]
Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 5676), H2487 [17AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Crime: strengthen penalties for child pornography offenses, child sex trafficking offenses, and other sexual offenses committed against children (see H.R. 6167), H4877 [3JN]
Remarks
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H7836, H7845, H7848 [8SE], H7994 [10SE]
Bankruptcy: make certain privately issued student loans dischargeable, H760 [7FE]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 916), H415 [23JA]
Children and youth: establish an educational mentoring pilot program for at-risk youth through community partnerships that provide life, social, academic, and vocational skills, H764 [7FE]
Colleges and universities: develop management systems regarding course equivalency, transfer of credit, and articulation, H761 [7FE]
Dept. of Education: allow children who have lost a military parent or guardian in Iraq or Afghanistan to receive the maximum Pell Grant award, H767 [7FE]
———conduct a study on providing student loan eligibility to less than half-time students and make recommendations on establishing a pilot program, H770 [7FE]
———create a pilot competitive grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing college textbook rental programs, H773 [7FE]
———extend loan forgiveness programs to community college students who volunteer to mentor at-risk children, H770 [7FE]
———extend loan forgiveness programs to principals and school administrators who work in low-income school districts, H767 [7FE]
———provide Teach to Reach grants to ensure that general education teaching candidates receive the knowledge and skills to effectively instruct students with disabilities, H763 [7FE]
———require colleges and universities submit an annual report disclosing the amount of their endowment spent for the purpose of containing college cost, H765 [7FE]
———simplify Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, H769 [7FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1943
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), consideration (H. Res. 1384), H7655 [31JY]
Education: ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (H.R. 5715), H2396 [16AP]
———ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (H.R. 5715), Senate amendments, H2986 [1MY]
———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, H649 [7FE]
———prohibit use of Pell Grants by convicted sex offenders held in civil confinement following release from prison, H7645, H7660 [31JY]
———simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), H645 [7FE]
Health: reduce childhood obesity, H6348 [10JY]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H643, H645, H649, H760, H761, H763, H764, H765, H767, H769, H770, H773 [7FE]
———amend and extend (H.R. 4137), conference report, H7660 [31JY]
———amend and extend (H.R. 4137), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1389), H7645 [31JY]
———extend programs (S. 3035), H4278, H4279 [20MY]
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1288), H7264, H7265 [29JY]
National Mentoring Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 908), H418 [23JA]
National School Counseling Week: designate (H. Res. 932), H421 [23JA]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 330), H2899 [30AP]
Orlando, FL: VA hospital construction funding, H7655 [31JY]
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H7994 [10SE]
Power resources: national energy policy, H6235 [9JY]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (H.R. 6566), H7860 [9SE], H7994 [10SE]
———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (H.R. 6899), H8141 [16SE]
Tebow, Timothy: tribute (H. Res. 901), H7265, H7266 [29JY]
Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (H.R. 3232), H9932 [25SE]
Votes: position on missed, E239
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1153 [27FE], H1219 [4MR]
Special order: granted, H3337 [8MY], H7849 [8SE], H8015 [10SE]
Tribute, E2382 [10DE]
Tributes
Kennedy, Senator, H4278 [20MY]