RODRIGUEZ, CIRO D. (a Representative from Texas)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 954), H557 [29JA]
Alcoholic beverages: recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]
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 mortgage foreclosure counseling program for members returning from service abroad (see H.R. 5824), H2854 [29AP]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]
———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]
———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), H2487 [17AP]
———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 690), H6674 [16JY]
———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 1222), H4975 [4JN]
Baytown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 934), H815 [7FE]
Bhutan: commemorate participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commend commitment to conducting parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 1307), H6408 [10JY]
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]
Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H3108 [6MY]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1398), H8397 [17SE]
Challenger (space shuttle): anniversary of crash (see H. Res. 943), H479 [28JA]
Children and youth: authorize additional appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 6332), H5796 [20JN]
———award grants to State educational agencies to support the provision of financial education to high school students (see H.R. 7135), H10130 [26SE]
———ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2851), H5482 [17JN]
———making supplemental appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 5444), H993 [14FE]
———support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H7854 [8SE]
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), H1031 [25FE]
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), H1032 [25FE]
DEA: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 369), H5482 [17JN]
Dept. of Defense: enhance suicide prevention programs (see H.R. 5223), H7956 [9SE]
———establish a National Trauma Institute (see H.R. 6010), H3402 [8MY]
———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), H2854 [29AP]
Dept. of Education: establish a Public Service Scholarship Program (see H.R. 6971), H8476 [18SE]
———establish discretionary school construction grant program for local educational agencies affected by base closures and realignments (see H.R. 6293), H7809 [1AU]
———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 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), H3109 [6MY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Healthy Start Program (see H.R. 3267), H5215 [10JN]
Dept. of State: establish certain standards for adjudication of U.S. passport applications (see H.R. 7162), H10131 [26SE]
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]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans in highly rural areas to receive covered health services through outside providers (see H.R. 1527), H6473 [14JY]
———change method for determining the mileage reimbursement rate, eliminate all deductibles, and ensure full participation for veterans under the beneficiary travel program (see H.R. 6695), H7784 [31JY]
———enhance capacity to recruit and retain nurses and other critical health care professionals (see H.R. 6153), H4830 [22MY]
———establish position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the Office of the Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Health (see H.R. 2790), H1702 [13MR]
———expand authority to provide counseling for family members of veterans receiving non-service-connected treatment (see H.R. 6439), H6229 [8JY]
———improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H2071 [8AP]
———improve home loan guaranty programs (see H.R. 4884), H2225 [10AP]
———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), H2948 [30AP]
———reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (see H.R. 3819), H457 [23JA]
———remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 5229), H620 [6FE]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 2965), H2760 [24AP]
Diseases: catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 3544), H2854 [29AP]
———eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 1532), H7058 [23JY]
———enhance public and health professional awareness and understanding of lupus and strengthen research efforts to identify the causes and cure of lupus (see H.R. 1192), H5044 [5JN]
———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]
———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 2210), H5044 [5JN]
———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1283), H1821 [31MR]
———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H1032 [25FE]
Economy: encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services (see H. Res. 987), H2225 [10AP]
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]
Employment: provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 1542), H7058 [23JY]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H2151 [9AP]
Financial institutions: advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth and modify credit union regulatory standards and burdens (see H.R. 5519), H1418 [6MR]
Food: acknowledge existence of global food crisis (see H. Con. Res. 344), H3186 [7MY]
Health: establish a registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde have an opportunity to register and receive medical treatment (see H.R. 5897), H10331 [28SE]
———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]
———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8397 [17SE]
Health care professionals: recognize and support work of community health workers (see H. Res. 1406), H7788 [31JY]
Higher Education Act: improve participation in higher education of, and increase opportunities in employment for, residents of rural areas (see H.R. 4139), H1032 [25FE]
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]
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), H4976 [4JN]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2554 [22AP]
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), H7853 [8SE]
Medicare: exempt negative pressure wound therapy pumps and related supplies and accessories from the competitive acquisition program until the clinical comparability of such products can be validated (see H.R. 4935), H4832 [22MY]
———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H5044 [5JN]
———waive part B premiums for certain military retirees (see H.R. 1223), H4975 [4JN]
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 (see H.R. 6212), H5110 [9JN]
Mental health: integrate services with physical health services, improve access to underserved areas, and provide grants to recruit mental health professionals (see H.R. 5176), H2854 [29AP]
Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2658 [23AP]
Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H4975 [4JN]
NASA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1315), H6176 [26JN]
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H1822 [31MR]
National Day of the Cowboy: designate (see H. Res. 984), H943 [13FE]
National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4061 [15MY]
National Estate Planning Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 732), H6178 [26JN] (see H. Res. 1499), H9974 [25SE]
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 892), H943 [13FE]
National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]
National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1142), H2658 [23AP]
National Park Service: establish a National Park Centennial Fund (see H.R. 3094), H4877 [3JN]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1081), H2016 [4AP]
National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 5662), H3020 [1MY]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H4975 [4JN]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1188 [3MR]
Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H6577 [15JY]
Power resources: open Outer Continental shelf areas to oil and gas leasing, curb excessive energy speculation, and require Strategic Petroleum Reserve sale and acquisitions of certain fuels (see H.R. 6670), H7628 [30JY]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7956 [9SE]
Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H3404 [8MY]
Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. 1029), H2225 [10AP]
Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1275), H5481 [17JN]
Senior citizens: authorize additional appropriations for the family caregiver support program and for the National Clearinghouse for Long-term Care Information (see H.R. 7020), H9084 [23SE]
———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), H2225 [10AP]
Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 6600), H7163 [24JY]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H993 [14FE]
Taxation: allow a refundable credit for health insurance costs of individuals with COBRA continuation coverage by reason of termination of employment (see H.R. 7010), H9083 [23SE]
———allow employers a credit for telecommuting equipment and expenses (see H.R. 7009), H9083 [23SE]
———consolidate the current education tax incentives into one credit against income tax for higher education expenses (see H.R. 7019), H9084 [23SE]
———exclude combat zone compensation of Armed Forces members from employment taxes (see H.R. 1085), H2443 [16AP]
———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see H.R. 1929), H7789 [31JY]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1576), H1221 [4MR]
———provide a refundable tax credit to public safety volunteers (see H.R. 5700), H2010 [3AP]
———provide a standard deduction for business use of a home (see H.R. 6972), H8476 [18SE]
———provide assistance for housing (see H.R. 5720), H2069 [8AP]
———require employers to notify their employees of availability of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6371), H6408 [10JY]
———simplify deduction for business use of a home and make other changes affecting small businesses (see H.R. 6601), H7630 [30JY]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H3019 [1MY]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 211), H5110 [9JN]
———restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H7854 [8SE]
Television: address digital television transition in border States (see H.R. 5435), H942 [13FE]
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), H2948 [30AP]
Transportation: provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes (see H.R. 3098), H2487 [17AP]
Treaties and agreements: review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see H.R. 6180), H6825 [22JY]
Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (see H. Res. 1335), H6407 [10JY]
———clarify meaning of ``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-connection of disabilities (see H.R. 6732), H7786 [31JY]
———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), H4975 [4JN]
Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1231), H5730 [19JN]
Water pollution: reduce water pollution from recreational vessels (see H.R. 2550), H1889 [1AP]
Winona State University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1133), H3778 [13MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to POW at Bataan (see H.R. 5315), H1221 [4MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American GI Forum (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1291), H5797 [20JN]
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]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase rates of basic educational assistance (see H.R. 5663), H1821 [31MR]
———periodically update plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans (see H.R. 5664), H1821 [31MR]
Fort Davis National Historic Site: expand (see H.R. 6176), H4973 [4JN]
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 963), H813 [7FE]
Rio Grande: modify boundary of wild and scenic designation (see H.R. 6177), H4973 [4JN]
San Antonio, TX: provide for reimbursement for costs incurred by the non-Federal interest in the flood control project (see H.R. 6679), H7628 [30JY]
Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 5826), H2442 [16AP]
Remarks
American GI Forum (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1291), H5976 [24JN]
Arlington National Cemetery: authorize placement of an American braille tactile flag honoring blind civilians, military personnel, and veterans (H.R. 4169), H912 [13FE]
Armed Forces: impact of the duration of military deployments on members and their families, H2940 [30AP]
Black History Month: observance (H. Res. 942), H570
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1566 [12MR]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (H. Res. 76), E475
Del Rio, TX: tribute to historical marker commemorating Operation Brass Knob, E1088
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans in highly rural areas to receive covered health services through outside providers (H.R. 1527), H7905 [9SE]
———authorize major medical facility projects and leases and extend certain authorities (H.R. 6832), H7912 [9SE]
———authorize major medical facility projects and leases (H.R. 5856), H4201, H4202 [20MY]
———expand and improve health care services available to veterans for substance use disorders (H.R. 5554), H4195 [20MY]
———funding, H1566 [12MR]
———improve treatment and services provided to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders (S. 2162), H9381 [24SE]
———periodically update plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans (H.R. 5664), H4196 [20MY]
Equal Pay Day: observance, E680
FBI: establish a liaison with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to expedite naturalization applications filed by members of the Armed Forces (S. 2840), H10257 [27SE]
Fort Davis, TX: National Trust for Historic Preservation Distinct Destination designee, E150
Fort Davis National Historic Site: expand (H.R. 6176), H8497
Mental health: extend parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits (H.R. 4848), E146
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), E353
Natalia, TX: anniversary, E473
———anniversary of Bluebonnet Festival, E473
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 963), H916 [13FE]
San Antonio, TX: anniversary of American Red Cross chapter, E329
Texas Water Development Board: EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund Performance and Innovation Award recipient (H. Res. 832), E111
Veterans: health care funding, H1566 [12MR]
———increase rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans (S. 2617), H7908 [9SE]
———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 5826), H4199 [20MY]
Votes: position on missed, H535
Washington: commend support for the needs of veterans and encourage residents of other States to pursue creative ways to show their own support for veterans (H. Res. 790), H914 [13FE]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H867 [12FE], H6821 [22JY]
Tributes
Marin, Carlos, E2127
Schwartz, Nicole, E29