KING, PETER T. (a Representative from New York)
Appointments
Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern Into the House Chamber, H2860 [30AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H9085 [23SE]
Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 954), H557 [29JA]
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]
American Revolution: anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (see H. Res. 1063), H1974 [2AP]
Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7854 [8SE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural gas, and other resources (see H.R. 6579), H7630 [30JY]
Armed Forces: authorize extended benefits for autistic dependents of certain retirees (see H.R. 6930), H8396 [17SE]
———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), H2442 [16AP]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 2702), H871 [12FE] (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]
———issue postage stamp in commemoration of remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 887), H350 [17JA]
———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see H.R. 5714), H10300 [27SE]
———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H1222 [4MR]
Aviation: prohibit conducting auctions, implementing congestion pricing, limiting airport operations, or charging certain use fees at airports (see H.R. 6299), H5797 [20JN]
Bangladesh: elections (see H. Res. 1402), H7788 [31JY]
Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H620 [6FE]
Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (see H. Res. 912), H296 [16JA]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H1155 [27FE]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]
Bureau of Prisons: provide stab-resistant personal body armor to all correctional officers and require such officers to wear such armor while on duty (see H.R. 6462), H7854 [8SE]
Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2267 [14AP]
———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (see H. Res. 1181), H3403 [8MY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H5043 [5JN]
Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Res. 645), H6578 [15JY]
Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8397 [17SE]
Charles L. Brieant, Jr., Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, White Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 6340), H5796 [20JN]
Children and youth: increase enforcement of laws, improve reporting of Federal data, and strengthen parental involvement in school-based reduction efforts relative to underage drinking (see H.R. 4453), H6577 [15JY]
———require recipients of universal service support for schools and libraries to protect minors from commercial social networking websites and chat rooms (see H.R. 1120), H6177 [26JN]
———require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H7058 [23JY]
China, People's Republic of: condemn violence against Tibetan protesters and use of Internet censorship and surveillance, urge compliance with criminal law, and provide information and access to all persons detained (see H. Res. 1075), H2071 [8AP]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Construction industries: promote and enhance local building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive matching grant program (see H.R. 4461), H6010 [24JN]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 699), H6342 [9JY]
———modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1306), H4877 [3JN]
———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (see H.R. 6146), H8276 [16SE]
———provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 6274), H5797 [20JN]
Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office, Waterville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5975), H3108 [6MY]
Crime: increase and enhance resources and penalties relative to the investigation and prosecution of violent gangs and expand and improve gang prevention programs (see H.R. 3547), H5044 [5JN]
DEA: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 369), H5730 [19JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: improve financial assistance provided to State, local, and tribal governments for information sharing activities (see H.R. 6098), H4454 [21MY]
———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H294 [16JA]
———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]
———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 1038), H1539 [11MR]
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), H3776 [13MY]
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), H6343 [9JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6825 [22JY]
Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 1032), H1618 [12MR]
———establish a grant program to provide screenings for glaucoma to individuals determined to be at high risk for glaucoma (see H.R. 3005), H2151 [9AP]
———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 6884), H8049 [11SE]
———improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship (see H.R. 4450), H5730 [19JN]
———improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families (see H.R. 1881), H558 [29JA]
———increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 6282), H6728 [17JY]
———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H871 [12FE]
Economy: provide Federal aid and economic stimulus through a one-time revenue grant to States and local governments (see H.R. 6770), H7787 [31JY]
EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H994 [14FE]
Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1485), H9085 [23SE]
Firefighter Cancer Support Network (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H3018 [1MY]
Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 5425), H1074 [26FE]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H992 [14FE]
Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building, Long Island City, NY: designate (see H.R. 7286), H10844 [19NO]
Government regulations: ensure that implementation of certain proposed regulations does not cause harm to the payments system (see H.R. 6870), H8048 [11SE]
Health: improve oral health care for low-income individuals under the Maternal and Child Health Program and Medicaid and provide a tax credit to dentists for services provided to low-income individuals (see H.R. 2472), H4061 [15MY]
———provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia (see H.R. 6089), H4320 [20MY]
———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 2676), H558 [29JA]
———support further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (see H. Con. Res. 163), H995 [14FE]
Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2225 [10AP]
Honore, Russell L.: tribute (see H. Res. 944), H479 [28JA]
House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H9086 [23SE]
Housing: facilitate preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units (see H.R. 5937), H3017 [1MY]
———provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H2659 [23AP]
Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H1974 [2AP]
Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 5615), H3186 [7MY]
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), H5482 [17JN]
Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1619 [12MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2152 [9AP]
Kenneth Peter Zebrowski Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 6199), H6674 [16JY]
Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H2267 [14AP]
Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H623 [6FE]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H1889 [1AP]
———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H811 [7FE]
———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H5865 [23JN]
Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5865 [23JN]
———delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H8276 [16SE]
———ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 4248), H2012 [3AP]
———establish a floor for payment for mammography (see H.R. 5711), H2225 [10AP]
———repeal competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services (see H.R. 3453), H3020 [1MY]
Medicare/Medicaid: preserve access to health care (see H.R. 7241), H10699 [2OC]
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), H5483 [17JN]
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), H2760 [24AP]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3109 [6MY]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H3021 [1MY]
National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 5606), H3050 [5MY]
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1456), H8396 [17SE]
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H1822 [31MR]
National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H7309 [29JY]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 6568), H7854 [8SE]
National Information and Referral Services Day: designate (see H. Res. 985), H1075 [26FE]
National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H7163 [24JY] (see H.R. 7174), H10299 [27SE]
New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 960), H815 [7FE]
Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H7629 [30JY]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H815 [7FE]
———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H2152 [9AP]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2487 [17AP]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2659 [23AP]
Petraeus, David H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H8049 [11SE]
Power resources: promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H5408 [12JN]
Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act: amend (see H.R. 2703), H2443 [16AP]
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), H350 [17JA]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H1155 [27FE]
Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1275), H5481 [17JN]
Schools: develop a national system of oversight of States for sexual misconduct in elementary and secondary school systems (see H.R. 1829), H813 [7FE]
Senior citizens: protect seniors from elder abuse by improving prosecution, law enforcement, and assistance to victims (see H.R. 5352), H4454 [21MY]
Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Act: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 6272), H5797 [20JN]
Special Olympics: anniversary (see H. Res. 1279), H5865 [23JN]
Stan Lundine Post Office Building, Jamestown, NY: designate (see H.R. 6226), H5214 [10JN]
Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5409 [12JN]
Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 5784), H3020 [1MY]
———allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax based on the business standard mileage rate for commuting miles to offset the high cost of gasoline and diesel fuel prices (see H.R. 6165), H5045 [5JN]
———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H2442 [16AP]
———exclude from gross income a portion of lifetime income payments from annuities and similiar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death (see H.R. 2205), H1702 [13MR]
———extend relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5031), H348 [17JA]
———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 2734), H3186 [7MY]
———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H1155 [27FE]
———provide a refundable credit against income tax to assist individuals with high residential energy costs (see H.R. 6321), H6343 [9JY]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H7808 [1AU]
———provide for tax-favored retirement health savings accounts (see H.R. 6288), H5481 [17JN]
———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H5730 [19JN]
———reform laws relative to individuals, estate and gift taxes, corporate rates, capital gains and dividends, retirement savings, lifetime savings, life skills, and certain medical care (see H.R. 5105), H455 [23JA]
Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H7956 [9SE]
Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 5886), H3404 [8MY]
Tobacco products: deter smuggling and ensure collection of all tobacco taxes (see H.R. 4081), H3050 [5MY]
Venezuela: condemn actions and statements of President Hugo Chavez supporting terrorism and terrorists organizations (see H. Res. 965), H813 [7FE]
Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see H.R. 5949), H5482 [17JN]
World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1974 [2AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: establish a returning soldiers' bill of rights (see H.R. 5947), H3018 [1MY]
Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (see H.R. 5814), H2441 [16AP]
Dept. of HHS: provide for national collection of data on stillbirths in a standardized manner (see H.R. 5979), H3108 [6MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a memorandum of understanding and clarify criteria for certification relative to advanced spectroscopic portal monitors (see H.R. 5531), H1341 [5MR]
Disasters: establish a comprehensive national system for skilled construction workers to assist first responders (see H.R. 5815), H2441 [16AP]
Order of Knights of Pythias (fraternal organization): support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1184), H3403 [8MY]
Pensions: increase age at which distributions from qualified retirement plans are required to begin (see H.R. 7283), H10844 [19NO]
Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H6727 [17JY]
Remarks
Armed Forces: recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (H. Res. 991), H1608
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E725
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 93), H6833
Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (H.R. 5814), H10262
———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (H.R. 6146), H10261
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1054
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1996
———develop a memorandum of understanding and clarify criteria for certification relative to advanced spectroscopic portal monitors (H.R. 5531), E1634
———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 1038), H2089 [9AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of a national park or other national site in each State, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 6184), H6285 [9JY]
Health: improve emergency medical services for children (H.R. 2464), H2029
Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (H. Con. Res. 214), H9887
Special Olympics: anniversary, E1461
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8037
TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC: anniversary, E941
Tobacco products: deter smuggling and ensure collection of all tobacco taxes (H.R. 4081), E1752
———role of cigarette trafficking in funding terrorist activities, E1752
Tributes
Steinberg, Debra Brown, E1570