LATHAM, TOM (a Representative from Iowa)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 618), H390 [22JA]
American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H1155 [27FE]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H3776 [13MY]
Architect of the Capitol: provide for appointment by House and Senate leaderships and the chairs and ranking members of congressional committees with jurisdiction (see H.R. 6656), H7627 [30JY]
Armed Forces: allow active duty personnel to withdraw an election not to participate in the program of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2417), H7808 [1AU]
———clarify effective date of active duty of Reserves members receiving an alert order anticipating a call or order to active duty for purposes of entitlement to medical and dental care (see H.R. 5791), H2354 [15AP]
———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), H2150 [9AP]
———increase number of nurses through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses (see H.R. 5878), H6177 [26JN]
———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), H6825 [22JY]
———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 6185), H6577 [15JY]
Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H1184 [28FE]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: address continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes (see H. Res. 679), H4322 [20MY]
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]
Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H8276 [16SE]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1767), H1702 [13MR]
Dept. of Defense: provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for certain periods before the implementation of the program (see H.R. 6723), H7786 [31JY]
Dept. of Education: create a pilot program to increase the number of graduate educated nurse faculty to meet the future need for qualified nurses (see H.R. 2384), H6177 [26JN]
Dept. of HHS: conduct or support a comprehensive study comparing total health outcomes, including risk of autism, in vaccinated populations with such outcomes in unvaccinated populations (see H.R. 2832), H6177 [26JN]
———establish a Multiple Sclerosis National Surveillance System (see H.R. 5874), H6177 [26JN]
———provide for national collection of data on stillbirths in a standardized manner (see H.R. 5979), H5408 [12JN]
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), H5045 [5JN]
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 Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 5734), H4454 [21MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H3886 [14MY]
———repeal offset from surviving spouse annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation and annuity authority for certain dependents (see H.R. 1589), H6577 [15JY]
———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1927), H6577 [15JY]
———screen certain veterans for symptoms of traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 1944), H6727 [17JY]
Disabled: increase the level of earnings under which no individual who is blind is determined to have demonstrated an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity for purposes of determining disability (see H.R. 3834), H1772 [14MR]
Disasters: provide assistance to local educational agencies in areas of Midwestern States adversely affected by storms and severe flooding (see H.R. 6733), H7786 [31JY]
———provide tax relief for victims of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Midwestern States (see H.R. 6587), H7058 [23JY]
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), H8397 [17SE]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 6567), H7854 [8SE]
Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2761 [24AP]
———require local educational agencies to provide information to parents on the professional qualifications of specialized instructional support personnel (see H.R. 6292), H6343 [9JY]
Employment: protect volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel responding to national emergencies from termination or demotion in their places of employment (see H.R. 1643), H6577 [15JY]
FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 2802), H7058 [23JY]
FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6270), H5407 [12JN]
Federal Employees' Compensation Act: cover services provided to injured workers by physician assistants and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 4651), H1418 [6MR]
Federal Financing Bank: clarify authority to purchase certain loans guaranteed under the Higher Education Act (see H.R. 5914), H5408 [12JN]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1219), H5046 [5JN]
Food: improve safety by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and enhanced use of science to identify and address food safety issues (see H.R. 5904), H4322 [20MY]
Government regulations: improve oversight and regulation of tissue banks and the tissue donation process (see H.R. 2731), H6230 [8JY]
Health: understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 3186), H6728 [17JY]
Health care professionals: authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students (see H.R. 772), H6472 [14JY]
Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2225 [10AP]
Higher Education Act: clarify the procedures for awarding grants and contracts for Federal Trio Programs (see H.R. 6959), H8476 [18SE]
Housing: provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H2551 [22AP]
Iowa: express sympathy and support to citizens of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties for damage caused by tornadoes (see H. Res. 1236), H4974 [4JN]
Iowa State University: anniversary (see H. Res. 924), H295 [16JA]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H2488 [17AP]
———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), H2554 [22AP]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H4061 [15MY]
Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H10132 [26SE]
———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H8049 [11SE]
———require States to provide hair prostheses for individuals diagnosed with alopecia areata (see H.R. 5936), H7854 [8SE]
Medicare: coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 1588), H10132 [26SE]
———delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H6089 [25JN]
———delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H9974 [25SE]
———expand number of beneficiaries eligible for coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 2805), H1221 [4MR]
———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 154), H5044 [5JN]
———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 1665), H6010 [24JN]
———provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 5585), H8578 [22SE]
———provide coverage for the shingles vaccine (see H.R. 5877), H10975 [10DE]
———require continued application of budget neutrality on a national basis in calculation of the urban hospital wage floor (see H.R. 6966), H10132 [26SE]
Medicare/Medicaid: amend qualifications of the director of food services of a skilled nursing facility (see H.R. 7139), H10130 [26SE]
———reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 5604), H6177 [26JN]
Missouri River: honor historical significance of and reaffirm support for commercial navigation (see H. Res. 1012), H2948 [30AP]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H2016 [4AP]
National Airborne Day: designate (see H. Res. 1364), H8020 [10SE]
National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 5606), H8477 [18SE]
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H1446 [10MR]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2759 [24AP]
National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2855 [29AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 671), H7956 [9SE]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H8397 [17SE]
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H8578 [22SE]
Native Americans: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 2762), H1155 [27FE]
———require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H7789 [31JY]
Olympic games: tribute to U.S. women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 1428), H8049 [11SE]
Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H6343 [9JY]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1155 [27FE]
Palmer, Arnold: tribute (see H. Res. 1152), H3187 [7MY]
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), H2761 [24AP]
Power resources: promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H8050 [11SE]
Radio: nullify Copyright Royalty Board decision increasing royalty rates for webcasters and reform the royalty rate-setting standard that applies to commercial Internet radio royalty arbitrations (see H.R. 2060), H4061 [15MY]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]
Small business: provide disaster assistance (see H.R. 6641), H7307 [29JY]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 6259), H8578 [22SE]
Taxation: allow bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks to be treated as tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 2091), H2487 [17AP]
———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H1772 [14MR]
———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H8276 [16SE]
———expand and modernize agricultural bond programs to assist young farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3817), H2225 [10AP]
———make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the energy credit and the residential energy efficient property credit (see H.R. 2990), H814 [7FE]
———provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see H.R. 2160), H6407 [10JY]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H6407 [10JY]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H10331 [28SE]
University of Iowa: tribute to wrestling team (see H. Res. 1100), H2224 [10AP]
University of Nebraska at Omaha: anniversary (see H. Res. 1372), H7309 [29JY]
Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (see H. Res. 1335), H6407 [10JY]
———honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H5045 [5JN]
Vietnamese Conflict: amend presumptions of exposure for veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 6562), H6824 [22JY]
White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 6127), H10300 [27SE]
World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H2071 [8AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of the Interior: designate the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Birthplace and Childhood Home in Cresco, IA, as a national historic site (see H.R. 5127), H455 [23JA]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 6699), H7784 [31JY]
Health care professionals: establish a graduate degree loan repayment program for nurses who become nursing school faculty members (see H.R. 6652), H7627 [30JY]
Remarks
Adams, Marilyn: Volvo, Inc., Volvo for Life National Hometown Hero Award recipient, E1467
Algona, IA: anniversary of Kossuth County Fair, E1641
Anderson, Robert: American Culinary Federation Central Region Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1611
Anzevino, Jeremy D.: Bronze Star recipient, E544
Appropriations: making continuing, H9301
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendment, H4040
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1284), H5618 [19JN]
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, H4040
Aukland, Lois: National Fraternal Congress of America Most Valuable Participant Award recipient, E246
Avise, Richard: Iowa National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees Federation's Community Service Award recipient, E1858
Bang, Peggy: Art Educators of Iowa (organization) Higher Ed Art Educator of the Year award recipient, E1580
Betts, Don: Iowa Association of Alternative Education Educator of the Year award, E1522
Boone, IA: tribute to Boone County Hospital employees, E2122
———tribute to Boone High School girls' tennis team, E1666
Boston, Sue: Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award recipient, E2037
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 (H. Res. 1283), H5990 [24JN]
Brinkley, Jeff: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E408
Chantland MHS Co.: Monsanto Co., Supplier Quality Recognition Award recipient, E1549
Charles City, IA: tribute to Citizens Police Academy graduates, E406
Clarion, IA: anniversary of Clarion Public Library, E609
Clayton, Charles: Safeco Insurance Co., of America Community Hero Award recipient, E1201
Clear Lake, IA: tribute to Lincoln Elementary School ``Operation Stockings for Soldiers'' project, E407
Cmelik, Michael P.: Bronze Star Medal recipient, E1337
Corn Belt Power Cooperative: anniversary, E363
Dakota City, IA: tribute to Humboldt County Fair, E1639
Daugherty, Mindy: American Red Cross Central Iowa chapter Hero of the Heartland honoree, E1364
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1026
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1970
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), Senate amendment, H9301
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7719, H7720 [31JY]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), earmark declaration, E1579
Disasters: provide disaster assistance for severe storms and flooding in Midwestern States, H7117 [24JY], H7173 [29JY], H7720 [31JY]
Dwyer, Jerry: FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award recipient, E1415
Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10706, H10783
Garner, IA: anniversary of St. Boniface Catholic Church, E2089
Gustafson, Max: Perry, IA, Rotary Club Civil Servant of the Year award recipient, E1361
Hedlund, Larry: Iowa Law Enforcement Victim Service Award recipient, E1369
Hertz, Clint: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E408
Hodson, Howard R., Sr.: American Legion Iowa Legionnaire of the Year award recipient, E1856
Huling, Mataya: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E587
Humboldt, IA: tribute to Humboldt Public Library, E1585
Iowa: impact of severe storms and flooding, H5618 [19JN]
———tribute to Army National Guard, E2120
———tribute to citizens and officials for rescue of men from flooded Boone River, E1556
Iowa Central Community College: tribute to wrestling team, E1345
Iowa River Hospice (organization): anniversary, E1422
Iowa Select Farms (business): Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (organization) Above and Beyond award recipient, E1514
Iowa State University: anniversary (H. Res. 924), E381
Jorgensen, Jennifer: Iowa Miss Basketball award recipient, E1203
Kibby, Bill: Iowa Athletic Directors Hall of Fame inductee, E1196
Klemas, Steve: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E404
Kliebenstein, James B.: American Agriculture Economics Association Distinguished Teaching Award recipient, E1795
Kushner, Mark: Semiconductor Industry Association award recipient, E359
Leman, Talia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E1205
Marble Rock, IA: anniversary of Winnebago Scout Reservation, E2038
Medicaid: provide funding to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities (H.R. 1279), E1741
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10783
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1525), H10706 [3OC]
Mitchell, Lynn: Iowa Class 2A District Coach of the Year award recipient, E1875
NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6063), H5389
———prioritize cooperative activities with NOAA relative to tornado research, H5389
Nelson Electric Co., Inc.: anniversary, E1669
New Hampton, IA: anniversary of New Hampton Trinity Lutheran Church, E1344
Northwood, IA: anniversary of Silver Lake Lutheran Church, E1465
Osage, IA: tribute to American Legion Post 278, E782
Owens, Bob: Lincoln Highway Association Meritorious Achievement Award recipient, E1665
Palas, Alyssa: National Princess of the American Miniature Horse Registry (organization) honoree, E397
Pierce Bros. Repair (business): anniversary, E409
Pocahontas, IA: anniversary of Pocahontas Regular Baptist Church, E1519
———Pocahontas Area Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2169
Potthoff, Marcella: Good Samaritan Society Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E402
Pruetz, Jill: National Geographic Society Emerging Explorer Award recipient, E1343
Sahai, Subhash: Iowa Academy of Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1870
Schrier, Bud: Carlisle, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E406
Schroeder, Karl: Iowa Governor's Meritorious Service Award recipient, E540
Sinnwell, Gary: Siemens Foundation Award for Advanced Placement recipient, E1466
Smith, Todd: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E404
State Center, IA: tribute to Trinity Lutheran Church, E2124
Stephen Cleaners Inc.: anniversary, E1963
U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), Senate amendment, H7117 [24JY]
University of Iowa: tribute to wrestling team (H. Res. 1100), H2898
Vandewater, Lee J.: Bronze Star recipient, E1347
Veen, Amanda: Civil Air Patrol Iowa Wing Cadet of the Year award recipient, E867
Votes: position on missed, H2989
Webster City, IA: anniversary of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1330
Winneshiek County, IA: tribute to South Winneshiek National Future Farmers of America (organization) dairy judging team, E1961
Wurzer, Duane and family: Chickasaw County, IA, 4-H Club Outstanding 4-H Family award recipients, E369
Youth and Shelter Services, Inc.: tribute, E1553
Tributes
Ahrens, Bob, E2043
Alban, Sharon, E1519
Allen, Roger, E2033
Allender, Marilyn, E1967
Asjes, David, E1853
Atkinson, Allan, E1584
Baker, Bonnie, E1199
Baker, Kyle, E1867
Bloom, Linda, E1587
Chambers, Alison, E1583
Coder, Dan, E1958
Comfort, Tom, E1371
Davis, Dan, E1857
DeMaris, Christy, E1416
Dunham, Ron, E1609
Eastman, Donna, E367
Ehrhardt, Elson (Skip), E1367
Faust, Peter, E1550
Fleisher, Phil, E545
Gaard, Richard, E1587
Gale, Jim, E1463
Gilleney, Harold S., E1593
Gipp, Charles, E1330
Glese, Mary, E1550
Gutz, Dave, E2042
Hauge, Dean, E1589
Hertzke, Bruce, E1560
Hira, Tahira, E863
Hoffman, Tim, E394
Holste, Daniel, E1643
Howell, Jerry, E2044
Huang, Sandy, E1642
Hubby, Gregg, E1396
Jackson, Clemmye, E1372
Jaquette, Brian, E856
Johnson, Erick, E1668
Keefe, Mike, E882
Kinseth, Richard, E1418
Koll, Lisa, E1394
Kruetzmann, Martha, E829
Kuhlman, Rick, E1359
Lembke, Charles, E542
Lindahl, Jay, E1374
Martens, Gladys, E1520
McCown, Florence, E834
McNeill, Jim, E1869
Morse, Dale, E1590
Naughton, Mary, E831
Nelson, Conley, E1554
Olejniczak, Dennis, E2040
Pierce, Douglas M., E1413
Polley, Dennis, E1194
Ramaeker, Shirley, E1513
Reemstma, Walter, E1643
Rehbein, David, E1855
Reis, Larry, E1517
Rhodes, Craig, E1853
Riemenschneider, Barb, E1586
Robbins, Rayl, E2090
Sandy, Bob, E1363
Savery, Ellie, E1583
Schultz, Gene, E2040
Schwade, Joan, E873
Sparks, Martha, E1374
Sullivan, Tianna, E860
Thorson, Jason, E1851
Trieff, Barbara, E1404
Webber, Verna, E275
White, Sandi, E1342
Whitehead, Dorothy, E1959
Wilson, Nancy, E1851
Wilson, Sue, E856
Wooters, Alan, E1365
Zeller, Fred, E1350