PASCRELL, BILL, JR. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Amendments
U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (H.R. 4847), H1986 [3AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
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), H8019 [10SE]
Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H8578 [22SE]
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 2702), H2224 [10AP] (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———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]
———require payment of monthly special pay to members whose active duty service is extended by a stop-loss order or similar mechanism (see H.R. 6205), H6010 [24JN]
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), H24 [15JA]
Bishop Ralph E. Brower Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5506), H1889 [1AP]
Black Music Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 372), H5407 [12JN]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Business and industry: allow for regulation of electronic energy commodity trading conducted by large traders and prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation in the trading of energy commodities (see H.R. 4066), H480 [28JA]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 930), H996 [14FE]
Children and youth: ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2851), H6230 [8JY]
———provide assistance to adolescents and young adults with serious mental disorders as they transition to adulthood (see H.R. 6375), H10132 [26SE]
———support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H8397 [17SE]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H1155 [27FE]
Continental Congress: anniversary of meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ (see H. Con. Res. 351), H4060 [15MY]
Courts: strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 871), H390 [22JA]
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H5329 [11JN]
Dept. of HHS: implement a National Neurotechnology Initiative (see H.R. 5989), H10132 [26SE]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H2356 [15AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Community Preparedness Division (see H.R. 5890), H2758 [24AP]
Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]
———promptly and thoroughly investigate complaints of violations of the Voting Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, and the Help America Vote Act (see H. Con. Res. 424), H10133 [26SE]
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), H5482 [17JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and important events advancing civil rights (see H.R. 6701), H7854 [8SE]
———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6726 [17JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out quality assurance activities relative to administration of disability compensation (see H.R. 5709), H5865 [23JN]
———establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (see H.R. 2818), H6010 [24JN]
Disasters: support efforts by local television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of natural disasters (see H.R. 2331), H1155 [27FE]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 6567), H10700 [2OC]
Ecology and environment: reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and direct revenues to public interests (see H.R. 6316), H5728 [19JN]
Economy: encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies (see H. Res. 977), H4151 [19MY]
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), H4831 [22MY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 4926), H2225 [10AP]
EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H10132 [26SE]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H1341 [5MR]
FHA: revise requirements for seller-financed downpayments for certain insured mortgages for single-family housing and authorize risk-based insurance premiums for certain mortgagors under such mortgages (see H.R. 6694), H8128 [15SE]
Financial institutions: ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see H.R. 1537), H1418 [6MR]
Frank Sinatra Day: designate (see H. Res. 1144), H3187 [7MY]
Health: encourage use of electronic health records and provide a secure framework in which such records are made available for a national information technology infrastructure (see H.R. 2991), H943 [13FE]
———establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products (see H.R. 5629), H6177 [26JN]
———improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H10132 [26SE]
———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8397 [17SE]
———promote adoption of health information technology (see H.R. 6898), H8127 [15SE]
Health care professionals: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1134), H3108 [6MY]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 245), H10300 [27SE]
Honore, Russell L.: tribute (see H. Res. 944), H479 [28JA]
House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8478 [18SE]
Immigration: allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants to renew their period of authorized admission in 5-year increments (see H.R. 5060), H349 [17JA]
———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 2221), H3186 [7MY]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 5467), H5730 [19JN]
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]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2225 [10AP]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 1237), H4974 [4JN]
Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 356), H6090 [25JN]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H350 [17JA]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2071 [8AP]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H1418 [6MR]
———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H2070 [8AP]
———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H10700 [2OC]
Medicare: continue ability of hospitals to supply a needed workforce of nurses and allied health professionals by preserving funding for hospital operated nursing and allied health education programs (see H.R. 5174), H10331 [28SE]
———delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H10132 [26SE]
———establish budget neutral demonstration projects to study and improve the quality and cost effectiveness of cancer care services provided to beneficiaries (see H.R. 6725), H10132 [26SE]
———improve payments under the clinical laboratory fee schedule (see H.R. 1321), H10132 [26SE]
———include vision restoration therapy devices and associated software used to treat impaired visual function due to acquired brain injury within the definition of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 6241), H5327 [11JN]
———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), H10132 [26SE]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H3019 [1MY]
———require continued application of budget neutrality on a national basis in calculation of the urban hospital wage floor (see H.R. 6966), H8476 [18SE]
———restore financial stability to anesthesiology teaching programs for resident physicians (see H.R. 2053), H1221 [4MR]
Minority AIDS Initiative: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 426), H10133 [26SE]
Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 365), H5216 [10JN]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2761 [24AP]
National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6578 [15JY]
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 369), H3187 [7MY]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H9975 [25SE]
National security: enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (see H.R. 5577), H1538 [11MR]
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H8578 [22SE]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H2760 [24AP]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H7854 [8SE]
New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 960), H621 [6FE]
Olympic games: tribute to U.S. women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 1428), H9086 [23SE]
Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (see H.R. 6950), H8475 [18SE]
Pakistan: condemn dismissal of the Supreme Court and call for reinstatement (see H. Res. 1044), H1822 [31MR]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2070 [8AP]
Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (see H. Res. 1139), H4322 [20MY]
Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1000), H6408 [10JY]
Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H9974 [25SE]
Power resources: prevent excessive speculation in derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation to those capable of producing or taking delivery of the commodities (see H.R. 6264), H5797 [20JN]
———regulate certain transactions involving energy commodities and strengthen enforcement authorities of FERC under Natural Gas Act and Federal Power Act (see H.R. 6330), H5796 [20JN]
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), H10331 [28SE]
Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1377), H7630 [30JY]
Refuse disposal: require refund value for certain beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see H.R. 4238), H5482 [17JN]
Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1275), H5481 [17JN]
Safety: express importance of swimming lessons and recognize danger of drowning among minority children (see H. Res. 1446), H8579 [22SE]
Santa Fe, NM: mint coins in commemoration of quadricentennial (see H.R. 4833), H5408 [12JN]
Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 76), H24 [15JA]
Ships and vessels: recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (see H. Res. 1316), H6408 [10JY]
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1453), H8579 [22SE]
Social Security: ensure payment under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program for covered items and services furnished by school-based health clinics (see H.R. 2870), H10700 [2OC]
———nullify effectiveness of a guidance letter proposing rules relative to the Federal-State financial partnerships under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5998), H3886 [14MY]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 6600), H7163 [24JY]
———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), H10300 [27SE]
Sudan: condemn ongoing sales of arms to belligerents and call for the cessation of such sales and expansion of U.N. embargo on arms sales to Sudan (see H. Res. 1462), H10300 [27SE]
Taxation: clarify that personal service corporations may continue to use the cash method of accounting (see H.R. 3770), H3777 [13MY]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 5804), H2355 [15AP]
———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5670), H1888 [1AP]
———provide for proper application of the limitations on built-in losses following an ownership change of a bank (see H.R. 7300), H10856 [20NO]
———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (see H.R. 5351), H869 [12FE]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 7005), H9083 [23SE]
———provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5716), H2069 [8AP]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H8276 [16SE]
Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 5689), H2010 [3AP]
West Virginia University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 938), H456 [23JA]
Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1014), H1183 [28FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Children and youth: establish and implement concussion management guidelines for student athletes (see H.R. 7274), H10844 [19NO]
Courts: regulate certain deferred prosecution agreements in Federal criminal cases (see H.R. 6492), H6576 [15JY]
Foreign trade: allow goods manufactured in a foreign trade zone that comply with rules of origin under a trade agreement may enter customs territory at the rate of duty applicable under the agreement (see H.R. 6415), H6175 [26JN]
Health care professionals: address health workforce shortages (see H.R. 7065), H9972 [25SE]
Medicare: increase per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education payments to hospitals (see H.R. 5426), H942 [13FE]
———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 5590), H1538 [11MR]
NATO: express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia (see H. Res. 1070), H1889 [1AP]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 407), H7788 [31JY]
Tariff: capers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (see H.R. 5305, 5307), H812 [7FE]
———d-mannose (see H.R. 5302), H812 [7FE]
———o-acetylsalicylic acid (see H.R. 5301), H812 [7FE]
———pepperoncini prepared or preserved by certain concentrations of vinegar or acetic acid (see H.R. 5308), H812 [7FE]
———pepperoncini prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (see H.R. 5309), H812 [7FE]
———pepperoncini prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid in concentrations less than 0.5 percent (see H.R. 5306), H812 [7FE]
———sedran technical (see H.R. 5303), H812 [7FE]
———sorafenib tosylate (see H.R. 5304), H812 [7FE]
Taxation: allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 7273), H10844 [19NO]
———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 6194), H5043 [5JN]
Remarks
Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5227 [11JN]
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 amendments, E1301
Armed Forces: escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq, H1344 [6MR]
Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 254), H5159 [10JN]
Children and youth: establish and implement concussion management guidelines for student athletes (H.R. 7274), E2294
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2677
Colleges and universities: disclose fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings, H648 [7FE], H7646 [31JY]
Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (H. Res. 1356), H8333, H8334 [17SE]
DEA: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 369), H6435 [14JY]
Dept. of HUD: improve Operating Fund for public housing (H.R. 3521), H1050 [26FE]
———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H309 [17JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), Senate amendment, H8039 [11SE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7799
Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10760 [3OC]
Fire prevention: encourage installation of fire sprinklers in commerical buildings and support educational programs that raise awareness of importance of installation of fire sprinklers in residential buildings, H1989 [3AP]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H648 [7FE]
———amend and extend (H.R. 4137), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1389), H7646 [31JY]
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H3284 [8MY], H6991 [23JY]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H6991 [23JY]
Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H1344 [6MR], E1301
Livingston Township, NJ: tribute to support efforts of military families, E1010
Macedonia: work with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable official name for the former Yugoslav republic in order to facilitate NATO membership, H7339 [30JY]
Medicare: increase per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education payments to hospitals (H.R. 5426), E187
———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (H.R. 5590), E351
Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), veto, H6527 [15JY]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1298 [5MR]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10760 [3OC]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 6983), H8622 [23SE]
National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry, H2677
NATO: congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance (H. Res. 1266), H7339 [30JY]
———express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia (H. Res. 1070), E485
New York Giants (football team): tribute (H. Res. 960), H838 [12FE]
Paterson, NJ: anniversary of St. Bonaventure Parish, E2274
———tribute to athletes honored by the Murph Boys Charitable Association, E304
Petroleum: gasoline price levels relative to oil futures purchasing, H5938 [24JN]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H6991 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3284 [8MY]
———protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (H.R. 6346), H5938 [24JN]
Taxation: provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief, H10002 [26SE], H10760 [3OC]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), H4385 [21MY]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 7060), H10001 [26SE]
———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (H.R. 5351), H1111 [27FE]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax, H4385 [21MY], H10760 [3OC]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 6275), H6040
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 7005), H9308, H9309 [24SE]
Traumatic Brain Injury Act: reauthorize, H7799
———reauthorize (S. 793), H2043 [8AP]
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, H1986, H1987 [3AP]
———reauthorize (H.R. 4847), H1981, H1986, H1987, H1989 [3AP]
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), H5272 [11JN]
Votes: position on missed, H7134
Tributes
Cole, Susan, E1751
Hicswa, Joseph E., E1020
Lichter, Sidney H., E1313
Marmo, Ronald G., E2262
Murray, John E., E2251
Peragallo, John S., E1817
Vitale, Dick, E629