KIRK, MARK STEVEN (a Representative from Illinois)
Amendments
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2728 [24AP]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2164 [9AP], H2419 [16AP]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), H6622 [16JY]
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), H2012 [3AP]
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), H5730 [19JN]
———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7854 [8SE]
———require collection of data on animal cruelty crimes (see H.R. 6597), H10700 [2OC]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H3776 [13MY]
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), H2225 [10AP]
———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]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]
Bhutan: commemorate participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commend commitment to conducting parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 1307), H6408 [10JY]
Borderline Personality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1005), H1446 [10MR]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: address continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes (see H. Res. 679), H814 [7FE]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H295 [16JA]
Budget: require that concurrent resolutions limit the growth of Federal spending to the mean of annual percentage growth of wages and gross domestic product (see H.R. 6105), H5045 [5JN]
Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7630 [30JY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H5581 [18JN]
Carter Center, Inc.: prohibit assistance (see H.R. 5816), H2490 [18AP]
Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8049 [11SE]
Children and youth: require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H4830 [22MY]
China, People's Republic of: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see H. Res. 1195), H3885 [14MY]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H995 [14FE]
Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see H.R. 1185), H4322 [20MY]
Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see H.R. 1185), H4322 [20MY]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1767), H2224 [10AP]
Crime: ensure sex offenders who travel between States must register with appropriate State and local authorities (see H.R. 5475), H1002 [19FE]
———provide better protection against cyberbullying (see H.R. 6123), H6089 [25JN]
Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 620), H4833 [22MY]
DEA: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 369), H5730 [19JN]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3334), H2151 [9AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6825 [22JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide dental care to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5595), H1617 [12MR]
———remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 5229), H620 [6FE]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3175), H1973 [2AP]
Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see H.R. 1553), H2853 [29AP]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 6567), H6824 [22JY]
———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H2070 [8AP]
Ecology and environment: authorize U.S. participation in, and contributions to, an international clean technology fund (see H.R. 6315), H5865 [23JN]
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), H5409 [12JN]
———recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2552 [22AP]
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), H6009 [24JN]
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), H5581 [18JN]
Fair Housing Act: prevent discrimination relating to the display of religious symbols (see H.R. 6932), H8478 [18SE]
Federal employees: provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H4878 [3JN]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (see H.R. 6460), H6577 [15JY]
Firearms: require background checks for employees of a licensed firearms business authorized to possess or transfer firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 6676), H7628 [30JY]
Food: ensure safety (see H.R. 5827), H2442 [16AP]
Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (see H.R. 6577), H7057 [23JY]
Health: national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8276 [16SE]
———provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia (see H.R. 6089), H4320 [20MY]
———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 3186), H25 [15JA]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 245), H10133 [26SE]
House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8478 [18SE]
———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]
Housing: provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H2551 [22AP]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5927), H10642 [29SE]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1691), H5044 [5JN]
Illinois: commend Federal and local law enforcement for illegal immigration crackdown in Chicago area and urge implementation of employee verification technology (see H. Res. 1380), H7164 [24JY]
India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see H. Res. 1532), H10867 [9DE]
International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 350), H5111 [9JN]
International Year of the Reef: recognize (see H. Res. 1112), H2442 [16AP]
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), H4878 [3JN]
Iraq: urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H5409 [12JN]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2225 [10AP]
Jacob M. Lowell Post Office Building, New Lenox, IL: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7628 [30JY]
Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (see H.J. Res. 84), H4833 [22MY]
Kenneth James Gray Post Office Building, West Frankford, IL: designate (see H.R. 6061), H3885 [14MY]
Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H1342 [5MR]
Lebanon: support democratically elected Government and condemn Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran for undermining the Lebanese Government and violations of certain U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H. Res. 1201), H4060 [15MY]
Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H623 [6FE]
Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (see H. Con. Res. 281), H456 [23JA]
Mai, Mukhtar: tribute (see H. Res. 538), H1703 [13MR]
Medicaid: provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H7058 [23JY]
Medicare: delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H8276 [16SE]
———impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 4138), H1973 [2AP]
———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 3282), H6577 [15JY]
———require public reporting of health care-associated infections data and establish pilot program for incentives to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to eliminate the rate of occurrence (see H.R. 1174), H995 [14FE]
Members of Congress: prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 5771), H2224 [10AP]
Middle East: condemn media broadcasts inciting violence against Americans and the U.S. and designate certain television channels and satellite providers as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (see H. Res. 1308), H6176 [26JN]
———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), H4062 [15MY]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3186 [7MY]
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), H9974 [25SE]
MRSA Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 988), H4151 [19MY]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1191), H5045 [5JN]
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1288), H6734 [21JY]
National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 70), H2760 [24AP]
National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H5730 [19JN]
National Guard Youth Challenge Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H5045 [5JN]
National Healthy Schools Day: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H3021 [1MY]
National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5329 [11JN]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger women (see H.R. 715), H10828 [3OC]
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), H8579 [22SE]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2854 [29AP]
National Orthodontic Health Month: establish (see H. Res. 105), H1184 [28FE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H10133 [26SE]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H8128 [15SE]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1021), H1446 [10MR]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5756), H7308 [29JY]
Northern Illinois University: express condolences to those affected by shooting incident (see H. Res. 1007), H1183 [28FE]
Olympic games: tribute to U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1414), H8050 [11SE]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H623 [6FE]
———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H1889 [1AP]
Pensions: suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see H.R. 7277), H10867 [9DE]
Power resources: provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7956 [9SE]
———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see H.R. 670), H5215 [10JN]
Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 3929), H9085 [23SE]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]
Russia: express concern regarding arms transfers to Iran and Syria and implement sanctions against those found to be in violation of U.S. law prohibiting such transfers (see H. Con. Res. 257), H2071 [8AP]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 3132), H3109 [6MY]
Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H5215 [10JN]
Shimkus, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1223), H4831 [22MY]
Tariff: provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan (see H.R. 6387), H6174 [26JN]
Taxation: allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 5996), H5111 [9JN]
———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 914), H1445 [10MR]
———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H2760 [24AP]
———permit hardship loans from individual retirement plans (see H.R. 5641), H2225 [10AP]
———provide a credit to individuals who enter into agreements to protect the habitats of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 1422), H2553 [22AP]
———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 for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H3185 [7MY]
———provide individuals a deduction for commuting expenses (see H.R. 5905), H2759 [24AP]
———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H390 [22JA]
U.N.: condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H559 [29JA]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 332), H2948 [30AP]
University of Kansas: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1096), H2356 [15AP]
Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1014), H6825 [22JY]
World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1822 [31MR]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1801), H10845 [19NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Antarctic regions: encourage support of a recovery mission for the human remains of crew killed in the George One crash on Thurston Island (see H. Con. Res. 301), H1000 [15FE]
Dept. of Justice: limit transfer of firearms by persons who have received official notice of Federal firearms dealer license revocation or denial of application for license renewal (see H.R. 6664), H7628 [30JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: impose limits on the exercise of certain actions under any law that authorizes the purchase of troubled assets (see H.R. 7119), H10129 [26SE]
Firearms: prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons (see H.R. 6257), H5406 [12JN]
Foreign aid: authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (see H.R. 5152), H554 [29JA]
Great Lakes: conduct a study of the feasibility of a variety of approaches to eradicating Asian carp from the Great Lakes and tributaries (see H.R. 6031), H3776 [13MY]
Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2442 [16AP]
Home Owners' Loan Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5649), H1771 [14MR]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1183 [28FE]
Kirsner, Joseph B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6865), H8018 [10SE]
Lake County, IL: recognize law enforcement officers for their cooperative work with ATF agents and support ongoing efforts to protect communities from drugs and gangs (see H. Res. 1465), H8477 [18SE]
Power resources: provide market incentives to produce and deploy alternative energy solutions and reduce dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 6385), H6174 [26JN]
Schools: promote green schools (see H.R. 6065), H4059 [15MY]
Social Security: protect seniors from identity theft and strengthen our national security by providing for the issuance of a secure Social Security card (see H.R. 5405), H942 [13FE]
Sudan: call for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur and condemn the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime (see H. Con. Res. 423), H9084 [23SE]
Taxation: allow employers a refundable credit against income tax for a portion of the employer's cost of providing tax-free transit passes to employees (see H.R. 6030), H3776 [13MY]
———increase limitation on the capital loss carryovers of individuals (see H.R. 7123), H10130 [26SE]
Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 6278), H5481 [17JN]
Motions
Product safety: establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and reauthorize and modernize the CPSC (H.R. 4040), H5844 [23JN], H5997 [24JN]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H6233 [9JY], H7862 [9SE]
Remarks
Afghanistan: reduce drug trafficking to eliminate financial support that traffickers provide to terrorist organizations, H6456 [14JY], H6477 [15JY]
Amer, Kareem: call upon Egypt to free blogger from prison, H6801 [22JY]
Antarctic regions: encourage support of a recovery mission for the human remains of crew killed in the George One crash on Thurston Island (H. Con. Res. 301), E207
Appropriations: impose moratorium on earmarks, H1451 [11MR]
BLM: establish the National Landscape Conservation System (H.R. 2016), E589
Carter, Jimmy: urge cancellation of meeting with Hamas leader, H2123 [9AP], H2168 [10AP], H2359 [16AP]
China, People's Republic of: establish a permanent U.S. diplomatic presence in Lhasa, Tibet, H2556 [23AP]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2728, H2729 [24AP]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (H. Con. Res. 263), H980 [14FE]
Dept. of Defense: expand national missile defense system integration with Israel, H6234 [9JY], H7332 [30JY]
———U.S. missile defense sites in Poland and the Czech Republic funding, H7862 [9SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: impose limits on the exercise of certain actions under any law that authorizes the purchase of troubled assets (H.R. 7119), E2083
———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), H6836 [23JY]
Disabled: tribute to Hadley School for the Blind (H. Res. 875), E2126
Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H8585 [23SE]
Egypt: human rights violations, H4048 [15MY]
EPA: update existing monitoring protocols and develop updated testing recommendations for the existence of mercury, H2419 [16AP]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2419 [16AP]
———remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (H.R. 6460), H8346 [17SE]
———remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (H.R. 6460), Senate amendment, H10157 [27SE]
Firearms: prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons (H.R. 6257), E1229
Foreign aid: authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (H.R. 5152), E95
Great Lakes: conduct a study of the feasibility of a variety of approaches to eradicating Asian carp from the Great Lakes and tributaries (H.R. 6031), E904
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (S.J. Res. 45), E1873
Home Owners' Loan Corp.: establish (H.R. 5649), E421
House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (H. Res. 1263), H5284 [11JN]
———reform earmark process, H980 [14FE]
Illinois: tribute to 10th Congressional District citizens for volunteer efforts and causes overseas, H1019 [25FE]
Indian Creek, IL: anniversary of St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church, E643
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), veto, H1507 [11MR]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), H6622, H6623 [16JY]
International Networking Week: observance, E125
International Year of the Reef: recognize (H. Res. 1112), H2511 [22AP]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (H. Res. 1008), H7352 [30JY], E274
Kirsner, Joseph B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 6865), E1749
Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H4977 [5JN]
Linden Lab (Internet company): call for FTC investigation into Second Life (Internet site), H3780 [14MY]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require submission of a National Intelligence Estimate on production and sale of narcotics in support of international terrorism, H6622, H6623 [16JY]
Power resources: provide market incentives to produce and deploy alternative energy solutions and reduce dependence on foreign oil (H.R. 6385), E1366
Product safety: define a children's product as a consumer product designated or intended for children up to age 12, H5997, H5998 [24JN]
———establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and reauthorize and modernize the CPSC (H.R. 4040), motion to instruct conferees, H5997, H5998 [24JN]
Schools: promote green schools (H.R. 6065), E933
Ships and vessels: provide authority to require ballast water treatment systems for vessels operating exclusively within the Great Lakes, H2728, H2729 [24AP]
Social Security: protect seniors from identity theft and strengthen our national security by providing for the issuance of a secure Social Security card (H.R. 5405), H926 [13FE], E179
Sudan: call for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur and condemn the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime (H. Con. Res. 423), E1871
Taxation: allow employers a refundable credit against income tax for a portion of the employer's cost of providing tax-free transit passes to employees (H.R. 6030), H5776 [20JN], H6126 [26JN], E901
———increase limitation on the capital loss carryovers of individuals (H.R. 7123), E2096
Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (H.R. 6278), E1251
———promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), H6126 [26JN]
U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), Senate amendment, H7119 [24JY]
Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (H.R. 634), Senate amendment, H5534 [18JN]
Votes: position on missed, H3152
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H7849 [8SE]
Special order: granted, H867 [12FE], H1029 [25FE], H6403 [10JY], H6470 [14JY]
Tributes
Caples, John I., Jr., H5217 [11JN]