McMORRIS RODGERS, CATHY (a Representative from Washington)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act, H2123 [9AP]
———H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act, H7280 [29JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5032), H348 [17JA]
Agriculture: prohibit importation of ruminants, swine, and their products from Argentina until the Dept. of Agriculture certifies that Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease (see H.R. 6522), H6673 [16JY]
Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (see H. Con. Res. 32), H559 [29JA]
Alaska: tribute to Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment (see H. Res. 961), H621 [6FE]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]
American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H8127 [15SE]
Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H4322 [20MY]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4878 [3JN]
Armed Forces: commend military support groups for efforts to support servicemen and their families (see H. Res. 1200), H6826 [22JY]
———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]
———honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (see H. Res. 1054), H1771 [14MR]
———lift restrictions on certain benefits for military technicians and repeal prohibition against overtime pay for National Guard technicians (see H.R. 6438), H9085 [23SE]
———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]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 6048), H4061 [15MY]
———tribute to families of servicemembers (see H. Con. Res. 295), H2012 [3AP]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H2659 [23AP]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1703 [13MR]
Bureau of Reclamation: provide flexibility for operation of certain California pumping plants in times of drought emergency and support a fish hatchery program to preserve and restore the delta smelt (see H.R. 6940), H8475 [18SE]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 930), H457 [23JA]
Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8049 [11SE]
Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5760), H5408 [12JN]
Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H6578 [15JY]
Civil War—U.S.: tribute to Edward D. Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce and other veterans of Asian descent (see H. Res. 415), H6578 [15JY]
Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8275 [16SE]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 4133), H4151 [19MY]
Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6577 [15JY]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3334), H5865 [23JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: enter into an agreement with the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (see H.R. 1333), H813 [7FE]
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), H4833 [22MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H4878 [3JN]
Diseases: issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2554 [22AP]
Families and domestic relations: call upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children (see H. Res. 1076), H3778 [13MY]
———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 22), H5329 [11JN] (see H.J. Res. 89), H5581 [18JN]
Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 5794), H3778 [13MY]
———provide for the elimination of agencies and programs rated ineffective or rated adequate three consecutive ratings and rebate resulting savings to taxpayers (see H.R. 6410), H7059 [23JY]
———repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H3404 [8MY]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities (see H.R. 1869), H5215 [10JN]
Forests: expand areas of Federal land on which certain hazardous fuel reduction projects may be conducted (see H.R. 6787), H7806 [1AU]
Health: enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care (see H.R. 3800), H4151 [19MY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 5955), H4454 [21MY]
———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), H4322 [20MY]
Helms, Jesse: tribute (see H. Res. 1325), H6408 [10JY]
History: authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program (see H.R. 3981), H2070 [8AP]
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]
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), H7630 [30JY]
Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H2225 [10AP]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2554 [22AP]
Jacob Lawrence Post Office Building, Seattle, WA: designate (see H.R. 6187), H4974 [4JN]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H3109 [6MY]
Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (see H. Con. Res. 281), H814 [7FE]
Louisa Swain Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 378), H7059 [23JY]
Medicare: increase payments for physicians' services (see H.R. 5445), H1418 [6MR]
———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H2853 [29AP]
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H3404 [8MY]
Mining and mineral resources: repeal reduction of mineral leasing revenues paid to certain Western States (see H.R. 5238), H621 [6FE]
Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]
National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H4322 [20MY]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H3110 [6MY]
National Bioenergy Partnership: establish (see H.R. 6738), H7786 [31JY]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 917), H390 [22JA]
National Guard Youth Challenge Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H6728 [17JY]
National Health Care Decisions Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 323), H2444 [16AP]
National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 367), H4976 [4JN]
National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1021), H1220 [4MR]
North Platte, NE: recognize as Rail Town USA (see H. Con. Res. 408), H7788 [31JY]
Olympic games: tribute to U.S. women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 1428), H8129 [15SE]
Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: funding (see H.R. 6469), H6406 [10JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H7165 [24JY]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H623 [6FE]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1702 [13MR]
Power resources: establish procedures for causes and claims relative to leasing of Federal lands for exploration, development, production, processing, or transmission of oil, natural gas, or any other source or form of energy (see H.R. 7124), H10130 [26SE]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]
———promote use of certain materials harvested from public lands in the production of renewable fuel (see H.R. 5236), H6230 [8JY]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6384), H6174 [26JN] (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]
Robertson, Alice M.: tribute (see H. Res. 1272), H5407 [12JN]
Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 6453), H6405 [10JY]
Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Officer Building, Bremen, GA: designate (see H.R. 6092), H4833 [22MY]
Social Security: invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (see H.R. 219), H4832 [22MY]
Solar energy: establish public-private partnerships and energy leasing for reliable and affordable energy (see H.R. 5805), H2659 [23AP]
Standing Bear (Ponca Native American Chief): tribute (see H. Res. 1043), H1618 [12MR]
States: provide for secure rural schools and counties and enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources (see H.R. 6779), H7806 [1AU]
Taxation: allow a deduction for long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria and flexible spending plans, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs (see H.R. 5559), H4322 [20MY]
———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 5784), H4151 [19MY]
———allow tax-exempt bond financing for fixed-wing emergency medical aircraft (see H.R. 6546), H6726 [17JY]
———improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (see H.R. 3234), H4151 [19MY]
———make permanent the rate reduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 6896), H8127 [15SE]
———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see H.R. 5134), H456 [23JA]
———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H4454 [21MY]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H455 [23JA]
———provide permanent zero percent capital gains rate for individuals and corporations (see H.R. 5908), H4833 [22MY]
———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 7309), H10867 [9DE]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H4878 [3JN]
Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H8050 [11SE]
Veterans: exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 5564), H5730 [19JN]
———provide individualized notice about available benefits and streamline application processes for the benefits (see H.R. 6494), H6576 [15JY]
Women: assist throughout pregnancy by providing services that will alleviate financial, social, emotional, and other difficulties that may otherwise lead to abortion (see H.R. 7091), H9973 [25SE]
———issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 996), H7629 [30JY]
———reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H1341 [5MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Appropriations: require that, for a fiscal year, the total amount of money dedicated for earmarks may not exceed the estimated budget surplus for that year (see H.R. 6967), H8476 [18SE]
Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to facilitate the transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (see H.R. 6992), H8577 [22SE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: allow private sector employers to provide compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay (see H.R. 6025), H3776 [13MY]
Father's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1274), H5407 [12JN]
Grand Coulee Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1374), H7164 [24JY]
Health: ensure access to affordable and quality health care without exacerbating the Federal budget or contributing to market inflation while providing greater choices for consumers (see H. Res. 1228), H4831 [22MY]
John W. Keys III Powerplant, Grand Coulee, WA: designate (see H.R. 7023), H9084 [23SE]
Motions
Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (H.R. 3021), H4959 [4JN]
U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (H.R. 4847), H1989 [3AP]
Remarks
Dept. of Education: allow educational agencies whose energy costs have risen by at least fifty percent to use grants and low-interest loans for maintenance of public educational facilities, H4959 [4JN]
———make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (H.R. 3021), motion to recommit, H4959 [4JN]
———Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program funding, H648 [7FE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: allow private sector employers to provide compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay (H.R. 6025), E897
Firefighters: require States or local governments to protect trained firefighters from liability and lawsuits when offering inspection services and advice on proper installation, use, defects, or recalls of child safety seats, H1989 [3AP]
Gonzaga University: tribute to participation in EPA P3—People, Prosperity, and the Planet Student Design Competition for Sustainability, E679
Grand Coulee Dam: anniversary (H. Res. 1374), E2066
Health: increase provision of scientifically sound information and support services to patients receiving a positive test diagnosis for Down syndrome or other prenatally diagnosed conditions (S. 1810), H9919 [25SE]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H648 [7FE]
———amend and extend (H.R. 4137), conference report, H7662 [31JY]
Keith, Toby: tribute to commitment to Armed Forces members (H. Res. 1255), H8066 [15SE]
Power resources: national energy policy, H4959 [4JN]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (H.R. 6566), H8066 [15SE]
Pullman, WA: tribute to Pullman High School science bowl team, E811
Spokane, WA: anniversary of Sinto Senior Activity Center, E1821
U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (H.R. 4847), motion to recommit, H1989 [3AP]
Votes: position on missed, E315
Walker, Gerald: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E805
Walla Walla, WA: St. Mary Medical Center recipient of Premier-Care Science Select Practice National Quality Award, E323
Washington: tribute to Army National Guard 161st Infantry Battalion, 81st Brigade Combat Team, E1628
Wehr, Jeffrey: Dept. of Education American Star of Teaching Award recipient for Washington, E1836
Zakheim, Irv: Eastern Washington University Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E916
Tributes
Sheldon, Fred, E2047
Stifter, William, E1622
Thompson, Frank, E293