MITCHELL, HARRY E. (a Representative from Arizona)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 954), H623 [6FE]
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]
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]
Animal Welfare Act: prohibit dog fighting ventures (see H.R. 3219), H10331 [28SE]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H8477 [18SE]
———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H8128 [15SE]
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]
———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), H3404 [8MY]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1153), H3021 [1MY]
Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H1973 [2AP]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H1155 [27FE]
Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see H.R. 1185), H2151 [9AP]
Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see H.R. 1185), H2151 [9AP]
Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for winning the We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition (see H. Res. 1261), H6473 [14JY]
Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3021), H3186 [7MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require a report on Federal efforts to secure borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 5552), H1417 [6MR]
Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H1418 [6MR]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases (see H.R. 6251), H5865 [23JN]
———prohibit oil or gas leases on certain tracts in the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf until it is determined whether to list the polar bear as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 5058), H622 [6FE]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (see H.R. 6630), H7790 [31JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: advertise in the national media to promote awareness of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 3681), H25 [15JA]
———conduct a study on suicides among veterans (see H.R. 4204), H3404 [8MY]
———extend demonstration projects on adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6465), H6473 [14JY] (see H.R. 6543), H6726 [17JY]
———modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 5892), H7058 [23JY]
———provide dental care to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5595), H2267 [14AP]
———reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (see H.R. 3819), H2012 [3AP]
Detroit Red Wings (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1246), H6408 [10JY]
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), H390 [22JA]
———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H2554 [22AP]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1399), H1889 [1AP] (see H.R. 6691), H7809 [1AU]
Education: improve early education (see H.R. 3289), H5729 [19JN]
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), H2854 [29AP]
FDA: reverse policy eliminating access to medication containing estriol (see H. Con. Res. 342), H5730 [19JN]
Federal employees: provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H4454 [21MY]
FEMA: clarify and codify authority to administer the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System for Federal response to all hazards (see H.R. 4158), H6177 [26JN]
Financial institutions: increase amount of deposits insured under the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 7235), H10828 [3OC]
Fish and Wildlife Act: establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft (see H.R. 3663), H390 [22JA]
Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]
Government: strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending (see H.R. 6411), H8276 [16SE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6864), H8128 [15SE]
Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2554 [22AP]
Hamilton College: tribute to women's lacrosse team (see H. Res. 1259), H5214 [10JN]
House Rules: observe a moment of silence in the House of Representatives on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1183), H4834 [22MY]
———require Members to post on their websites all earmark requests made to the Committee on Appropriations (House) (see H. Res. 1072), H6826 [22JY]
Iowa State University: anniversary (see H. Res. 924), H1222 [4MR]
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), H5045 [5JN]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2444 [16AP]
Jordan, Louis: tribute (see H. Res. 1242), H5043 [5JN]
Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway, Los Angeles County, CA: designate (see H.R. 4131), H871 [12FE]
LIHEAP: funding (see H.R. 6427), H7308 [29JY]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H5045 [5JN]
Medicare: extend Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 6394), H6174 [26JN]
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2948 [30AP]
Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H2659 [23AP]
National Consumer Protection Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 973), H1184 [28FE]
National Day of the Cowboy: designate (see H. Res. 984), H943 [13FE]
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 892), H943 [13FE]
National Golf Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H2659 [23AP]
National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6343 [9JY]
National Health Care Decisions Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 323), H2444 [16AP]
National Healthy Schools Day: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H1771 [14MR]
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 963), H872 [12FE]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. Res. 1440), H8478 [18SE]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H7165 [24JY]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H815 [7FE]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1973 [2AP]
Postal Service: provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H4151 [19MY]
Power resources: provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H8019 [10SE]
Social Security: ensure certain disability determinations on the basis of SSA hearings are made on a timely basis and monitor number of disability determinations under reconsideration (see H.R. 6485), H8128 [15SE]
———prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited toward certain pension benefits, improve provisions governing totalization agreements, and prevent unauthorized employment (see H.R. 5515), H3020 [1MY]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H2012 [3AP]
Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H2487 [17AP]
Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H8020 [10SE]
Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3232), H7808 [1AU]
Veterans: encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students (see H.R. 5143), H1221 [4MR]
———presume service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see H.R. 5954), H6473 [14JY]
Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1231), H5798 [20JN]
Vietnamese Conflict: amend presumptions of exposure for veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 6562), H10300 [27SE]
Waipio, HI: tribute to Waipio Little League Baseball team (see H. Res. 1436), H8478 [18SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Arizona State University: tribute to softball team (see H. Res. 1323), H6229 [8JY]
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5651), H1771 [14MR] (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: calculate fuel expenses for Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles according to gasoline prices reported by the Energy Information Administration Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update (see H.R. 6687), H7784 [31JY]
Higher Education Act: prevent payments of educational assistance for veterans and members of the Selected Reserve from being offset in the calculation of financial aid (see H.R. 5474), H1002 [19FE]
Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 5087), H389 [22JA]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H817 [8FE]
Remarks
Appropriations: 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, H4037
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendments, H5701
Arizona: tribute to Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, E1826
Arizona Bar Association: anniversary, E296
Arizona Native American Right to Vote Day: observance, E1470
Arizona State University: inclusion in Sports Illustrated (publication) list of top 2007-2008 collegiate sports programs, E1514
———tribute to softball team (H. Res. 1323), H6497 [15JY]
———tribute to women's softball team, E1143
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, H4037
Cassano, Don and Bobbie: Tempe, AZ, Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Tempe Award recipients, E294
Chandler, AZ: inclusion in America's Promise Alliance list of 100 Best Communities for Young People, E108
Crow, Michael: Anti-Defamation League Jerry J. Wisotsky Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E1753
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), H4943, H4944 [4JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: calculate fuel expenses for Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles according to gasoline prices reported by the Energy Information Administration Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update (H.R. 6687), E1662
Do, Grace: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award finalist for Arizona, E219
Doyle, Sharon: Tempe, AZ, Outstanding Community Leadership Award recipient, E276
Foster, Susan: West Region Great Comebacks (organization) Award recipient, E2213
Fountain Hills, AZ: tribute to Arnie Dworkis Memorial Dialysis Awareness Walk, E321
Higher Education Act: prevent payments of educational assistance for veterans and members of the Selected Reserve from being offset in the calculation of financial aid (H.R. 5474), E212
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H7008
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H7008
Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (H.R. 1400), H4822 [22MY]
Israel: independence anniversary, H4822 [22MY]
Kavanaugh, Dennis: Arizona Citizens Action for the Arts (organization) Shelley Arts Advocacy Award recipient, E682
KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ): National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Service to America Partnership Award recipient, E1084
Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments (H.R. 5087), E58
Miller, Harold: Defense Logistics Agency Business Alliance Award recipient, E124
Mulhollan, Kaitlyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E221
Nagel, David M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E245
National Identity Theft Prevention Week: observance, E295
Paws With a Cause (organization): tribute, E1829
Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School Patriotic Day, E459
———tribute to Mayoral Salute to Veterans event, E533
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H7008
Scottsdale, AZ: Grayhawk Elementary School named by Project Tommorrow (organization) as a Speak Up Top 200 school, E1747
———inclusion in America's Promise Alliance list of 100 Best Communities for Young People, E107
———Laguna Elementary School recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1849
Scottsdale Healthcare (business): tribute to Salute to Military honorees, E1473
Sherman, Adam: National History Day Ken Coskey Naval History Special Prize award recipient, E1764
Tempe, AZ: inclusion in America's Promise Alliance list of 100 Best Communities for Young People, E106
———tribute to Corona del Sol High School STAND Club for projects to aid people in Darfur region of Sudan, E488
U.S. Fire Administration: provide that National Fire Academy training program include response, tactics, and strategies for dealing with national catastrophes, including those relating to terrorism, H1987 [3AP]
———reauthorize (H.R. 4847), H1979, H1983, H1984, H1987 [3AP]
———reauthorize (S. 2606), H8537
Votes: position on missed, H1432
Wounded Warrior Project (organization): tribute to Soldier Ride—2008 High Desert Challenge, E1862
Yee, Megan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E226
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1616 [12MR]
Tributes
Aldecoa, John, E1804
Baracy, John, E2332
Carney, Thomas, E276
Cogorno, Rob, E185
Dixon, Robert, E1194
Funicello, Jeff, E2321
Garr, Bill, E105
Garr, Bradley, E105
Griffen, Paul, E1804
Hawker, Keno, E1095
James, Mark A., E2361
Jenkins, William C., E1413
Little, Joseph, E1848
Lovell, Althea, E1824
Lovell, Chauncey K., E1824
Lucci, Fred, H4325 [21MY]
Marciano, Frederick, E1100
Martinez, Daniel L., Jr., E2362
Nichols, Wallace J., E1098
Sabbagh, Marwan, E277
Sackton, Frank J., E1380
Stalnaker, Joseph, E1829
Sundeen, Neal, E1804
Wintersteen, John, E166