REYES, SILVESTRE (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), H6617 [16JY]
Analyses
Establish a Procedure for Authorizing Certain Acquisitions of Foreign Intelligence (H.R. 6304), H5758 [20JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
African Americans: honor inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and significant contributions to our national competitiveness (see H. Res. 966), H813 [7FE]
Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 661), H9974 [25SE]
Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 954), H557 [29JA]
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), H480 [28JA]
Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H6178 [26JN]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]
American GI Forum (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1291), H5865 [23JN]
American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H9086 [23SE]
American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H2488 [17AP]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H10132 [26SE]
———require collection of data on animal cruelty crimes (see H.R. 6597), H7854 [8SE]
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), 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), H2068 [8AP]
———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H2224 [10AP]
———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H1772 [14MR]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]
ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 5869), H2552 [22AP]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 942), H479 [28JA]
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), H1821 [31MR]
Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H558 [29JA]
Business and industry: require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see H.R. 1776), H2853 [29AP]
Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H6230 [8JY]
Christian Science Monitor: anniversary (see H. Res. 1481), H9084 [23SE]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H1074 [26FE]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H1703 [13MR]
Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office, Odessa, TX: designate (see H.R. 6437), H6229 [8JY]
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H943 [13FE]
Daniel, Margaret Truman: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1032 [25FE]
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: anniversary (see H. Res. 968), H813 [7FE]
Dept. of Defense: establish searchable database of names and citations of members of the Armed Forces and civilians awarded the Medal of Honor or other medals authorized for the military (see H.R. 3769), H2443 [16AP]
———prohibit disposal of surplus military items designated as Identification Friend or Foe items (see H.R. 4097), H390 [22JA]
———take steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 294), H6826 [22JY]
Dept. of Education: establish discretionary school construction grant program for local educational agencies affected by base closures and realignments (see H.R. 6293), H6343 [9JY]
———establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 642), H8578 [22SE]
Dept. of Energy: suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 6022), H3778 [13MY]
———suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (see H.R. 5473), H2760 [24AP]
Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H7058 [23JY]
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), H7809 [1AU]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a program to provide readjustment and mental health services to veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 2689), H5580 [18JN]
———improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H2267 [14AP]
———improve home loan guaranty programs (see H.R. 4884), H2070 [8AP]
Diseases: establish a grant program to provide screenings for glaucoma to individuals determined to be at high risk for glaucoma (see H.R. 3005), H1618 [12MR]
———increase Alzheimer's disease research funding and promote public awareness and risk reduction relative to Alzheimer's disease with particular emphasis in Hispanic populations (see H.R. 6203), H5043 [5JN]
———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H2855 [29AP]
———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H871 [12FE]
Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H5111 [9JN]
———improve early education (see H.R. 3289), H5408 [12JN]
———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]
———strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs (see H.R. 6617), H10828 [3OC]
FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1108), H25 [15JA]
Federal employees: provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H1822 [31MR]
Food stamps: repeal denial of eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 5802), H2554 [22AP]
GAO: provide additional authorities (see H.R. 6388), H6174 [26JN]
Health: national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8397 [17SE]
———prohibit discrimination and acts of reprisal against persons who receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed services (see H.R. 7003), H9083 [23SE]
———provide for expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss (see H.R. 3750), H2948 [30AP]
Health care facilities: assist trauma centers with uncompensated care costs, core mission services, emergency needs, and information technology to prevent further closures and downgrades (see H.R. 5942), H4061 [15MY]
Health care professionals: recognize and support work of community health workers (see H. Res. 1406), H7788 [31JY]
Honore, Russell L.: tribute (see H. Res. 944), H815 [7FE]
Houston, TX: commend Wings Over Houston Airshow for contribution to the appreciation, understanding, and future of the Armed Forces, the city of Houston, TX, and Ellington Field (see H. Res. 1518), H10331 [28SE]
———tribute to Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1250), H5044 [5JN]
Immigration: provide relief for surviving spouses and children (see H.R. 6034), H3776 [13MY]
Immigration and Nationality Act: protect the well-being of soldiers and their families (see H.R. 6020), H3403 [8MY]
International relations: express need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the U.S., Iraq, and international community (see H. Con. Res. 288), H621 [6FE]
Iraq: express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative by the U.S., Iraq, and the international community (see H. Con. Res. 321), H1973 [2AP]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2444 [16AP]
Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 353), H4064 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 354), H4150 [19MY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 1237), H4974 [4JN]
Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (see H.R. 6028), H3776 [13MY]
———issuance of special postage stamps to fund gang prevention programs (see H.R. 1070), H5729 [19JN]
LIHEAP: funding (see H.R. 6427), H7308 [29JY]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H559 [29JA]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H1889 [1AP]
———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H6407 [10JY]
———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H5481 [17JN]
Medicare: extend Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 6394), H6174 [26JN]
———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H1973 [2AP]
Mental health: increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 6654), H10132 [26SE]
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2948 [30AP]
Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H3778 [13MY]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3109 [6MY]
NASA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1315), H6176 [26JN]
National Brain Cancer Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 424), H2012 [3AP]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H2659 [23AP]
National Day of the Cowboy: designate (see H. Res. 984), H1772 [14MR]
National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4061 [15MY]
National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6231 [8JY]
National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1142), H2658 [23AP]
National Month of the Military Child: observance (see H. Res. 265), H1032 [25FE]
National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1324), H6578 [15JY]
National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2855 [29AP]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H6674 [16JY]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1081), H2016 [4AP]
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]
Nevada: tribute to Army and Air National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 358), H6178 [26JN]
No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 2864), H10700 [2OC]
Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: funding (see H.R. 6469), H6406 [10JY]
Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (see H. Res. 1139), H2948 [30AP]
Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H6577 [15JY]
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]
Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2444 [16AP]
Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H2267 [14AP]
Project SEED Program: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 418), H8478 [18SE]
Protect America Act: extend (see H.R. 5104), H455 [23JA] (see H.R. 5349), H869 [12FE]
Public Radio Recognition Month: designate (see H. Res. 1002), H1074 [26FE]
Puerto Rico: provide for NSF and NASA utilization of the Arecibo Observatory (see H.R. 3737), H8019 [10SE]
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: define environmental intervention blood lead level (see H.R. 3397), H3408 [12MY]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6407 [10JY]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: authorize the use of grant funds for gang prevention (see H.R. 3438), H6089 [25JN]
———include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 3132), H6089 [25JN]
Safety: express importance of swimming lessons and recognize danger of drowning among minority children (see H. Res. 1446), H8579 [22SE]
Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H4975 [4JN]
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: limit sale, foreclosure, or seizure of property owned by a servicemember for one year following the servicemember's period of military service (see H.R. 4883), H2070 [8AP]
Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 6600), H7163 [24JY]
Space Foundation: anniversary (see H. Res. 1312), H6176 [26JN]
Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1524), H2947 [30AP]
———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H7854 [8SE]
———increase child care credit and credit for establishing workplace child care and provide incentives for students to earn child care-related degrees and to work in child care facilities (see H.R. 2021), H622 [6FE]
Television: address digital television transition in border States (see H.R. 5435), H3020 [1MY]
Texas Military Veterans Post Office, Humble, TX: designate (see H.R. 5517), H1183 [28FE]
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), H6089 [25JN]
Transportation Security Administration: provide certain personnel management requirements (see H.R. 3212), H7956 [9SE]
United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (see H.J. Res. 50), H5730 [19JN]
University of Kansas: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 948), H996 [14FE]
University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1151), H6728 [17JY]
Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (see H. Res. 1335), H6407 [10JY]
———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), H559 [29JA]
———honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3778 [13MY]
———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), H4151 [19MY]
———tribute to soldiers that served the top secret units for the U.S. Military Intelligence Service under the project name ``Post Office Box 1142'' (see H. Res. 753), H25 [15JA]
West Virginia University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 938), H456 [23JA]
Women: authorize workshops to eliminate gender bias for women in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see H.R. 3514), H1445 [10MR]
———increase awareness of the existence of, and overcome, gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training (see H.R. 6314), H5728 [19JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to POW at Bataan (see H.R. 5315), H3050 [5MY]
Youth Impact Program: tribute (see H. Res. 1413), H7808 [1AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 6304), H5728 [19JN]
Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 5592), H1538 [11MR]
Iizuka-Barcena, Kumi: relief (see H.R. 5221), H558 [29JA] (see H.R. 5243), H621 [6FE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5959), H3049 [5MY]
National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 5662), H1821 [31MR]
Rio Grande American Canal, El Paso, TX: redesignate as the Travis C. Johnson Canal (see H.R. 6041), H3776 [13MY]
Letters
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act modernization and streamlining: Kate Martin and Lisa Graves, Center for National Security Studies, H1753 [14MR]
———Leslie Harris and Gregory T. Nojeim, Center for Democracy and Technology, H1752 [14MR]
———several organizations, H1753 [14MR]
Remarks
Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (H. Res. 954), H822
Air Force: anniversary of Office of Special Investigations, E1685
Bhutan: commemorate participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commend commitment to conducting parliamentary elections (H. Res. 1307), E1748
Border Patrol: anniversary, E1051
Colombia: continue support in fight against Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), H6618 [16JY]
Courts: allow telecommunications companies dealing with civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance to use classified information in defense of claims against them, H1743 [14MR]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize lease of certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park (H.R. 1143), H1192 [4MR]
Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H6618 [16JY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), Senate amendment, H1743, H1744, H1745, H1752 [14MR]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1041), H1714 [14MR]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), H5758, H5770 [20JN]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H654
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), veto, H1504, H1509, H1512 [11MR]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), H6599, H6601, H6602, H6605, H6618, H6620, H6621, H6622, H6623 [16JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), corrections in engrossment, H6629 [16JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), motion to recommit, H6627, H6628 [16JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), unanimous-consent request, H6627, H6628 [16JY]
———prohibit use of funds to discourage intelligence analysts from using the words ``jihadist'', ``jihad'', ``Islamo-fascism'', ``caliphate'', ``Islamist'', or ``Islamic terrorist'', H6620, H6621 [16JY]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), H2521
Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 353), E1123
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, E1480
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relative to escalating energy costs (H.R. 6545), H6800
———require report on national security implications of rapidly escalating energy costs, H6627 [16JY]
———require submission of a National Intelligence Estimate on production and sale of narcotics in support of international terrorism, H6623 [16JY]
———work with other Government agencies and the aerospace industry regarding development and expansion of the aerospace industry workforce, H6622 [16JY]
Science: expand public awareness of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and encourage Americans to study and enter those fields as a matter of strategic importance, H654
Votes: position on missed, H7802
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H5862 [23JN]
Special order: granted, H8122 [15SE], H8473 [18SE]
Reports filed
Challenges and Recommendations for U.S. Overhead Architecture: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 110-914), H10827 [3OC]
Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 5959) (H. Rept. 110-665), H4452 [21MY], H6405 [10JY]
Security Clearance Reform—Upgrading the Gateway to the National Security Community: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 110-916), H10856 [20NO]
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, H1421 [10MR]
Tributes
Cramer, Representative, H6601 [16JY], E2119
Everett, Representative, H6602 [16JY], E2199
Haskins, Don, H8454, H8455 [18SE]
Marin, Carlos, E2128
Moreno, Paul, E2229
Plotinsky, David, E803
Wagner, Caryn A., E1954