SHAYS, CHRISTOPHER (a Representative from Connecticut)
Amendments
Bridges: improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), H7032 [23JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H6473 [14JY]
Africa: develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in regions of Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan (see H. Res. 1011), H1703 [13MR]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and India Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see H.R. 7039), H10132 [26SE]
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), H390 [22JA]
American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor World War I veterans (see H.R. 6696), H8397 [17SE]
American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H9086 [23SE]
AmeriCorps Week: observance (see H. Res. 1173), H3050 [5MY]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 6949), H10700 [2OC]
Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 5534), H3050 [5MY]
———establish competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand workforce of veterinarians engaged in public health practice and biomedical research (see H.R. 1232), H3019 [1MY]
———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7956 [9SE]
———prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 3829), H6089 [25JN]
———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 5852), H8578 [22SE]
———promote public safety and improve the welfare of captive big cats (see H.R. 1947), H9085 [23SE]
———protect farm animals from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 6202), H5043 [5JN]
———treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under certain regulations governing illegal trade or possession of wildlife (see H.R. 2964), H2443 [16AP]
Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H4878 [3JN]
Armed Forces: award a military service medal to members who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in a test of atomic weapons (see H.R. 3471), H871 [12FE]
———close loopholes in the prohibition on the sale or rental of sexually explicit material on military installations (see H.R. 5821), H2854 [29AP]
———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. 2702), H1418 [6MR] (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———lift restrictions on certain benefits for military technicians and repeal prohibition against overtime pay for National Guard technicians (see H.R. 6438), H7059 [23JY]
———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), H6825 [22JY]
———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 6185), H6010 [24JN]
———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 1439), H2151 [9AP]
———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H1772 [14MR]
Army: expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941 (see H.R. 2267), H871 [12FE]
Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 3609), H1074 [26FE]
———amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3609, 3609), H1177 [28FE]
———exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 4044), H1618 [12MR]
Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H871 [12FE]
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), H296 [16JA]
Borderline Personality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1005), H1342 [5MR]
Boston Celtics (basketball team): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 376), H6728 [17JY]
Boy Scouts: express condolences to victims and those affected by tornado at Boy Scout camp in Iowa and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting rescue operations (see H. Res. 1283), H5580 [18JN]
———mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]
Burma: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (see H. Res. 1181), H3778 [13MY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H6734 [21JY]
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), H5730 [19JN]
———require disclosure of payments to foreign governments for the extraction of natural resources and allow shareholders more appropriately to determine associated risks (see H.R. 6066), H8477 [18SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor Frank W. Buckles (see H. Con. Res. 373), H7809 [1AU]
Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Res. 645), H6578 [15JY]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 364), H6178 [26JN]
Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8049 [11SE]
Children and youth: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 3846), H7058 [23JY]
———repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see H.R. 1386), H295 [16JA]
———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see H.R. 2511), H814 [7FE]
———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 War—U.S.: tribute to Edward D. Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce and other veterans of Asian descent (see H. Res. 415), H4878 [3JN]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H623 [6FE]
Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (see H.R. 5563), H1445 [10MR]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (see H. Res. 1227), H7854 [8SE]
Congress: require the House of Representatives and the Senate to each establish a Subcommittee on Intelligence in the Committee on Appropriations (see H.R. 334), H6342 [9JY]
Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (see H.R. 5814), H7854 [8SE]
———enhance retirement benefits of administrative law judges (see H.R. 6706), H7785 [31JY]
———strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 871), H4453 [21MY]
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H811 [7FE]
Crime: extend Federal jurisdiction over destruction of veterans' memorials on State or local government property (see H.R. 145), H7853 [8SE]
Cuba: lift restrictions on gift parcels and humanitarian donations to facilitate hurricane relief efforts (see H.R. 6913), H8478 [18SE]
CWO Richard R. Lee Post Office Building, Wallingford, CT: designate (see H.R. 6834), H7853 [8SE]
Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6343 [9JY]
Dept. of Commerce: use all reasonable measures to ensure that every person is counted in the 2010 decennial census (see H. Res. 1262), H5328 [11JN]
Dept. of Defense: develop a comprehensive strategy to increase the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military (see H. Con. Res. 397), H8276 [16SE]
———ensure that personal protective equipment undergoes survivability testing before full-scale production (see H.R. 5875), H2657 [23AP]
———make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum (see H.R. 2923), H7058 [23JY]
———take steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 294), H1342 [5MR]
Dept. of Education: 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), H3777 [13MY]
Dept. of Energy: exchange light crude oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for heavy crude oil and use proceeds to fund renewable energy and carbon capture and storage research (see H.R. 6067), H4059 [15MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish a Multiple Sclerosis National Surveillance System (see H.R. 5874), H4151 [19MY]
———make grants to promote professional retrofit installation of fire alarm detection systems and other fire detection and prevention technologies in nursing homes, hospice facilities and other appropriate facilities (see H.R. 2882), H7629 [30JY]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H8578 [22SE]
———reauthorize the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 2915), H1221 [4MR]
———revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3430), H3404 [8MY]
———revise the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (see H.R. 6391), H6473 [14JY]
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]
———improve financial assistance provided to State, local, and tribal governments for information sharing activities (see H.R. 6098), H4878 [3JN]
———require that grant recipients submit reports on expenditures as a condition of receipt of homeland security grants (see H.R. 1392), H2553 [22AP]
Dept. of Justice: establish a State grant program to establish ``Silver Alert'' notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses (see H.R. 5898), H3404 [8MY]
———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]
———limit transfer of firearms by persons who have received official notice of Federal firearms dealer license revocation or denial of application for license renewal (see H.R. 6664), H7790 [31JY]
———provide grants for organizations to find missing adults (see H.R. 423), H6577 [15JY]
———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 3494), H5482 [17JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of Insurance Information (see H.R. 5840), H7165 [24JY]
———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6825 [22JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out quality assurance activities relative to administration of disability compensation (see H.R. 5709), H5865 [23JN]
———establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 5454), H4833 [22MY]
———establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (see H.R. 2818), H1539 [11MR]
———expand access to hospital care for veterans in urban areas (see H.R. 4915), H295 [16JA]
———expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 4107), H8019 [10SE]
———repeal offset from surviving spouse annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation and annuity authority for certain dependents (see H.R. 1589), H3019 [1MY]
———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5148), H1446 [10MR]
Diseases: catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 3544), H1188 [3MR]
———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H4976 [4JN]
———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of, and additional research relating to scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 268), H3187 [7MY]
———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H1772 [14MR]
Ecology and environment: authorize U.S. participation in, and contributions to, an international clean technology fund (see H.R. 6315), H5728 [19JN] (see H.R. 7160), H10131 [26SE]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 471), H6472 [14JY]
Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2552 [22AP]
———reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see H.R. 2668), H7307 [29JY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 4926), H2443 [16AP]
———reauthorize programs to enhance education through technology (see H.R. 2449), H10132 [26SE]
———reform various programs and activities (see H.R. 6632), H8128 [15SE]
———strengthen mentoring programs (see H.R. 2611), H5329 [11JN]
EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H994 [14FE]
FCC: prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany (see H.R. 6209), H7809 [1AU]
FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1108), H1702 [13MR]
———reverse policy eliminating access to medication containing estriol (see H. Con. Res. 342), H4976 [4JN]
Federal employees: establish certain protections for preference eligibles selected for involuntary geographic reassignment (see H.R. 728), H2853 [29AP]
———provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H4833 [22MY]
Federal Financing Bank: clarify authority to purchase certain loans guaranteed under the Higher Education Act (see H.R. 5914), H6230 [8JY]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: increase penalties relative to counterfeit drugs (see H.R. 780), H1821 [31MR]
FHA: create a voluntary program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market (see H.R. 5830), H2485 [17AP]
———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), H7784 [31JY]
Financial institutions: allow Federal home loan banks to invest surplus funds in student loan securities and make advances for student loan financing (see H.R. 5723), H2659 [23AP]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2554 [22AP]
Financial Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 7275), H10844 [19NO]
Firearms: prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons (see H.R. 6257), H5406 [12JN]
———require background checks for employees of a licensed firearms business authorized to possess or transfer firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 6676), H7628 [30JY]
Food: ensure safety (see H.R. 5827), H8128 [15SE]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 6636), H7306 [29JY]
Food industry: require that food that contains product from a cloned animal be labeled accordingly (see H.R. 992), H3050 [5MY]
Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H5328 [11JN]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H2443 [16AP]
Foreign Service: extend comparability pay adjustments to employees serving overseas and authorize a death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of employees who die as a result of injuries sustained while on duty (see H.R. 3202), H5111 [9JN]
Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 7090), H9973 [25SE]
GSA: enhance authorities relative to real property that has yet to be reported excess (see H.R. 5787), H2554 [22AP]
Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2442 [16AP]
Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 4936), H2012 [3AP]
Health: authorize medical simulation enhancement programs (see H.R. 4321), H3404 [8MY]
———establish a comprehensive plan to prevent, treat, and reduce obesity and promote healthy nutritional choices (see H.R. 7179), H10299 [27SE]
———establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible (see H.R. 6210), H5110 [9JN]
———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8276 [16SE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 5348), H869 [12FE]
———permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see H.R. 2717), H3885 [14MY]
———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see H.R. 1237), H1341 [5MR]
———reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program to provide assistance for poison prevention, sustain poison center funding, and enhance public health (see H.R. 5669), H2554 [22AP]
Higher Education Act: amend definition of economic hardship (see H.R. 4344), H3404 [8MY]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 245), H10133 [26SE]
Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 1287), H6728 [17JY]
House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8579 [22SE]
Housing: provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H2551 [22AP]
Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H2152 [9AP]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5927), H5730 [19JN]
———express concern relative to human rights crisis of Laotian and Hmong people in Laos and Thailand (see H. Res. 1273), H6230 [8JY]
———increase global stability and security by reducing number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked (see H.R. 6520), H7308 [29JY]
Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3494), H5482 [17JN]
———provide relief for surviving spouses and children (see H.R. 6034), H5482 [17JN]
———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 4088), H814 [7FE]
Insects: authorize resources for sustained research and analysis for colony collapse disorder affecting beehives or bee colonies (see H.R. 1709), H1155 [27FE]
Insurance: require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims arising out of a covered policy (see H.R. 1746), H813 [7FE]
Intelligence services: rescind earmarks designated in appropriations authorization legislation (see H.R. 5567), H1822 [31MR]
International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 350), H3885 [14MY]
International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 318), H1771 [14MR]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H5216 [10JN]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2880), H4832 [22MY]
———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), H4878 [3JN]
Iraq: assist refugees and the internally displaced population by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and easing resettlement (see H.R. 3674), H943 [13FE] (see H.R. 6496), H6576 [15JY]
———develop a policy to address critical needs of Iraqi refugees (see H.R. 6328), H5796 [20JN]
———establish a fund to support international efforts for political reconciliation (see H.R. 5925), H2852 [29AP]
———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]
———request dedication of $1 billion in surplus oil revenues to address needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons (see H. Res. 1205), H4060 [15MY]
———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), H2356 [15AP]
Jordan: express sense regarding Jordanian institutions (see H. Con. Res. 276), H6178 [26JN]
Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (see H. Con. Res. 283), H623 [6FE]
Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 3440), H5044 [5JN]
LIHEAP: funding (see H.R. 6427), H6728 [17JY]
Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H557 [29JA]
Marine mammals: establish a research program to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter (see H.R. 3639), H295 [16JA]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2225 [10AP]
———provide a screening and treatment program for prostate cancer in the same manner as is provided for breast and cervical cancer (see H.R. 2131), H3020 [1MY]
Medicare: protect beneficiaries' access to home health services (see H.R. 3865), H4877 [3JN]
———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), H943 [13FE]
———require public reporting of health care-associated infections data and establish pilot program for incentives to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to eliminate the rate of occurrence (see H.R. 1174), H349 [17JA]
Memorial Day: encourage the wearing of a red poppy to honor past and current members of the Armed Forces and their families (see H. Con. Res. 349), H4833 [22MY]
Middle East: condemn media broadcasts inciting violence against Americans and the U.S. and designate certain television channels and satellite providers as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (see H. Res. 1308), H6176 [26JN]
———recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians (see H. Res. 1369), H7309 [29JY]
———require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan (see H.R. 3797), H622 [6FE]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3020 [1MY]
Motor vehicles: determine the maximum feasible fuel economy level achievable for cars and light trucks for a year based on certain gasoline price level projections (see H.R. 6643), H10642 [29SE]
———require a large majority of automobiles manufactured or sold in the U.S. to operate on fuel mixtures containing 85 percent ethanol or methanol, or biodiesel (see H.R. 6559), H10642 [29SE]
NASA: redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (see H.R. 3245), H6177 [26JN]
National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H4878 [3JN]
National Association for College Admission Counseling: anniversary (see H. Res. 212), H623 [6FE]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2761 [24AP]
National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 258), H2659 [23AP]
National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1539 [11MR]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H3051 [5MY]
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1288), H6826 [22JY]
National Consumer Protection Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 973), H1184 [28FE]
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H2554 [22AP]
National Guard: empower the National Guard, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see H.R. 5603), H2443 [16AP]
———recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H7956 [9SE]
National Guard Youth Challenge Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H4060 [15MY]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 6568), H7789 [31JY]
National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H3109 [6MY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: require disclosure of information on the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles (see H.R. 1029), H8276 [16SE]
National Learn and Serve Challenge: support goals (see H. Res. 1463), H8579 [22SE]
National Link Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1046), H1702 [13MR]
National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2554 [22AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 671), H1342 [5MR]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H6674 [16JY]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1081), H2016 [4AP]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H8128 [15SE]
National Scleroderma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1232), H5216 [10JN]
National security: provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies (see H.R. 3916), H6230 [8JY]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
National Volunteer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1119), H2486 [17AP]
National Workplace Wellness Week: recognize (see H. Con. Res. 405), H9975 [25SE]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H6473 [14JY]
NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Res. 997), H1342 [5MR]
Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of crossing the North Pole (see H. Res. 1067), H1889 [1AP]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5756), H7308 [29JY]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H7308 [29JY] (see H.R. 7174), H10299 [27SE]
New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 960), H621 [6FE]
No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 2864), H8019 [10SE]
Northern Kentucky University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1147), H3021 [1MY]
Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 1045), H6090 [25JN]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H623 [6FE]
———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H2554 [22AP]
Passports: provide for the security of U.S. passports (see H.R. 5752), H3050 [5MY]
Patriotism: prescribe that members of the Armed Forces and veterans out of uniform may render the military salute during hoisting, lowering, or passing of flag (see H.R. 3380), H3109 [6MY]
Peace Corps: provide continued funding and increase readjustment allowance for returning volunteers (see H.R. 5535), H1341 [5MR]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2761 [24AP]
Petraeus, David H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H9086 [23SE]
Phelps, Michael: tribute for participation in Olympic games (see H. Res. 1418), H7853 [8SE]
Pittsfield, MA: recognize as home to the earliest known reference to the word ``baseball'' and as the birthplace of college baseball (see H. Res. 1050), H1702 [13MR]
Power resources: encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing and other buildings, and create sustainable communities (see H.R. 6078), H5797 [20JN]
———promote research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the Manhattan Project (see H.R. 6260), H7809 [1AU]
———provide market incentives to produce and deploy alternative energy solutions and reduce dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 6385), H6174 [26JN]
Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act: amend (see H.R. 2703), H871 [12FE]
Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 39), H3778 [13MY]
Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H480 [28JA]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]
Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H8397 [17SE]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5524), H2225 [10AP]
Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 2976), H7308 [29JY]
Schools: recognize school resource officers and their role in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe (see H. Res. 1009), H2855 [29AP]
SEC: enhance effectiveness of enforcement, corporation finance, trading and markets, investment management, and examination programs (see H.R. 6513), H6673 [16JY]
Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (see H.R. 6434), H7059 [23JY]
———establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (see H.R. 6408), H6175 [26JN]
Small business: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see H.R. 4458), H3777 [13MY]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for certain disability benefits in the cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries (see H.R. 685), H621 [6FE]
———extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6788), H7806 [1AU]
———prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited toward certain pension benefits, improve provisions governing totalization agreements, and prevent unauthorized employment (see H.R. 5515), H6177 [26JN]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H993 [14FE]
States: permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see H.R. 5560), H4833 [22MY]
Stewart, Jimmy: honor life and accomplishments and recognize anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 1165), H2853 [29AP]
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: provide for sale of light grade petroleum and for its replacement with heavy grade petroleum (see H.R. 6578), H7165 [24JY]
Student Conservation Association: tribute (see H. Res. 820), H457 [23JA]
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), H10133 [26SE]
Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2332), H2760 [24AP]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H1074 [26FE]
———permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who use U.S. precious metals in their articles to deduct the value of such metals when paying import duties on the articles (see H.R. 5136), H1702 [13MR]
Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 5784), H2948 [30AP]
———allow employers a refundable credit against income tax for a portion of the employer's cost of providing tax-free transit passes to employees (see H.R. 6030), H3776 [13MY]
———allow employers to claim a work opportunity credit for hiring military personnel returning from service in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 898), H5215 [10JN]
———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H6343 [9JY]
———extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (see H.R. 550), H456 [23JA]
———improve and expand education savings accounts (see H.R. 87), H8049 [11SE]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1576), H2266 [14AP]
———modify penalty on the understatement of taxpayer's liability by tax return preparers (see H.R. 4318), H2553 [22AP]
———provide a credit to individuals who enter into agreements to protect the habitats of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 1422), H1183 [28FE]
———provide a refundable credit against income tax to assist individuals with high residential energy costs (see H.R. 6321), H6825 [22JY]
———provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 6407), H6175 [26JN]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H4321 [20MY]
———provide credits for the installation of wind energy property, including by rural homeowners, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses (see H.R. 1772), H3050 [5MY]
———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 3418), H4151 [19MY]
———provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see H.R. 2160), H4877 [3JN]
———provide tax incentives for the remediation of contaminated sites (see H.R. 3080), H1031 [25FE]
Television: extend expiration date of digital-to-analog converter box coupons (see H.R. 6763), H7787 [31JY]
Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H8579 [22SE]
Theodore Roosevelt Scholarship Foundation: establish to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government (see H.R. 6160), H4830 [22MY]
Transportation: authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assist families in reducing transportation costs (see H.R. 6495), H6576 [15JY]
———implement a safe and complete streets program to improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 5951), H6734 [21JY]
———prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 6278), H5481 [17JN]
Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 7152), H10131 [26SE]
U.N.: encourage procedural actions necessary to amend the Charter of the U.N. to establish India as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 638), H1074 [26FE]
U.S. Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century: establish (see H.R. 5976), H3108 [6MY]
U.S. Commission To Monitor Slavery and Its Eradication in Sudan: establish (see H.R. 3844), H9974 [25SE]
United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (see H.J. Res. 50), H6177 [26JN]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 332), H2854 [29AP]
Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (see H. Res. 1335), H8276 [16SE]
———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), H814 [7FE]
———improve and enhance procedures for the retirement of Armed Forces members for disability and improve and enhance authorities for the rating and compensation of service-connected disabilities in veterans (see H.R. 5509), H8578 [22SE]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 7180), H10299 [27SE]
Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see H.R. 5949), H6407 [10JY]
White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 5461), H6825 [22JY]
World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H6578 [15JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to POW at Bataan (see H.R. 5315), H5580 [18JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
CFTC: cooperate with United Kingdom Financial Services Authority to establish position limits on oil futures traded on the International Exchange similar to those on the New York Mercantile Exchange (see H. Res. 1289), H5729 [19JN]
Dept. of Education: make grants to implement the Total Learning curriculum (see H.R. 7127), H10130 [26SE]
Dept. of State: conduct ongoing assessments of the effectiveness of sanctions against Iran (see H.R. 5084), H352 [18JA]
Dept. of the Navy: allow repayment of Federal educational loans of Marine Corps officers who were commissioned on or after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6626), H7306 [29JY]
Employment: encourage employers to give veterans a holiday on Veterans Day (see H. Res. 969), H813 [7FE]
Financial institutions: increase amount of deposits insured under the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 7235), H10642 [29SE]
Iraq: require future funding for reconstruction be paid for by the Iraqi government (see H. Res. 1108), H2355 [15AP]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2759 [24AP]
Newman, Paul: tribute (see H. Res. 1522), H10642 [29SE]
Tariff: thermoplastic biodegradable polymer (see H.R. 5313), H812 [7FE]
———thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend (see H.R. 5314), H812 [7FE]
———top-of-the-stove stainless steel cooking ware from the Republic of Korea (see H.R. 5331), H813 [7FE]
Taxation: provide a refundable credit against income tax to assist individuals with high residential energy costs (see H.R. 6784), H7806 [1AU]
Eulogies
Buckley, William F., Jr.: by Christopher Buckley, H2566 [23AP]
Remarks
AmeriCorps Week: observance (H. Res. 1173), H3717 [13MY]
Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5227 [11JN]
———reauthorize (S. 294), H6772 [22JY]
Animals: treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under certain regulations governing illegal trade or possession of wildlife (H.R. 2964), H5420
Army PFC Juan Alonso Covarrubias Post Office Building, Waco, TX: designate (H.R. 3720), H358 [22JA]
BLM: establish the National Landscape Conservation System (H.R. 2016), H2105
Bridges: improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), H7033 [23JY]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1016), H2566 [23AP]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 93), H6832
CFTC: curb role of excessive speculation in contract markets involving energy futures or swaps and eliminate excessive speculation or other activity causing major energy market disturbances (H.R. 6377), H6110
China, People's Republic of: end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (H. Res. 1077), H2051 [8AP]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2716 [24AP]
———require Internet posting of the number of deaths, missing persons, and reported crimes committed on cruise ships and require cruise lines to include this as a link on their public Internet sites, H2716 [24AP]
Commodity Exchange Act: bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets (H.R. 6604), H7526 [30JY], H8423 [18SE]
Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (H.R. 2857), H1352, H1355
Congressional Commission on Civil Service: establish, H1385
Corp. for National and Community Service: integrate State and national competitive funds into one pool, increase national service efficiency and effectiveness and increase collaboration between State and national interests, H1383
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 5244), H8607 [23SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), consideration (H. Res. 1218), H4465 [22MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1231
Dept. of Energy: suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 6022), H3706 [13MY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (H.R. 1343), H9926
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1997
Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H307 [17JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), H6835 [23JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), earmark declaration, E1580
Developing countries: include in the eligibility criteria for debt relief a commitment to promote free and fair elections and cooperate with the U.S. to eliminate human trafficking and prevent illegal immigration, H2387 [16AP]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), H2383, H2387, H2389 [16AP]
District of Columbia: revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), H8261 [16SE]
Dr. Clifford Bell Jones, Sr., Post Office, Elizabeth City, NC: designate (H.R. 3468), H839 [12FE]
Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10373 [29SE], H10768 [3OC]
———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), H498 [29JA]
Education: ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (H.R. 5715), H2457 [17AP]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (H.R. 3036), H8438 [18SE]
FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1108), H7573
Federal employees: modify pay provisions relating to certain senior-level positions (S. 1046), H9883, H9884 [25SE]
Financial institutions: eliminate regulatory burdens imposed on insured depository institutions and money services businesses and enhance availability of transaction accounts (H.R. 4049), H6777 [22JY]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1079), H2818 [29AP]
GAO: conduct a study on the causes of bridge construction and rehabilitation delays and make recommendations to avoid such delays, H7033 [23JY]
Haiti: expedite complete and immediate cancellation of international debts, H2389 [16AP]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 5348), H2539, H2540, H2541, H2542, H2543 [22AP]
———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (H.R. 1653), E1980
Heston, Charlton: tribute (H. Res. 1091), H3040 [5MY]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H647 [7FE]
———amend and extend (H.R. 4137), conference report, H7661 [31JY]
Homeless Assistance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 7221), H10670
Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute, E2091
Housing: provide needed housing reform, H6847, H6999 [23JY]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H6999 [23JY]
Inspector General Act: enhance independence of Inspectors General and create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (H.R. 928), Senate amendment, H9881 [25SE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), consideration (H. Res. 1343), H6585 [16JY]
International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (H. Con. Res. 350), H5528
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H1883-H1886 [1AP]
———provide that funds for reconstruction assistance be made available only to the extent that Iraq matches such assistance on a dollar-for-dollar basis, H4465 [22MY]
Judge Richard B. Allsbrook Post Office, Roanoke Rapids, NC: designate (H.R. 4211), H365 [22JA]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (H. Res. 1237), H5441
Lantos, Tom: tribute (H. Res. 975), H856 [12FE]
Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (H. Con. Res. 281), H845 [12FE]
Master Sergeant Kenneth N. Mack Post Office Building, Fort Worth, TX: designate (H.R. 3988), H357 [22JA]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1295 [5MR]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10768 [3OC]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 6983), H8620 [23SE]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1113), H3042 [5MY]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations, H6585 [16JY]
National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (H. Con. Res. 334), H4080
National Teacher Day: establish (H. Res. 952), H3043 [5MY]
New England National Scenic Trail: designate (H.R. 1528), H529 [29JA]
New York Giants (football team): tribute (H. Res. 960), H838, H839 [12FE]
No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize, H8438 [18SE]
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), H6801
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (H. Res. 951), H1236 [5MR]
———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (H. Res. 1069), H7873 [9SE]
Person-to-Person (organization): tribute, E1886
Poverty: express that the U.S. has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of the impoverished, disadvantaged, or otherwise in poverty (H. Con. Res. 198), H360, H362 [22JA]
Power resources: national energy policy, H7090 [24JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1363), H6847 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H6999 [23JY]
———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (H.R. 6899), H8246
———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (H.R. 6899), consideration (H. Res. 1433), H8164 [16SE]
Private Johnathon Millican Lula Post Office, Lula, GA: designate (H.R. 3532), H840 [12FE]
Protect America Act: extend (H.R. 5104), H514 [29JA]
Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans Post Office Building, Derby, KS: designate (H.R. 5135), H843 [12FE]
Specialist Jamaal RaShard Addison Post Office Building, Lithonia, GA: designate (H.R. 4203), H842 [12FE]
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: provide for sale of light grade petroleum and for its replacement with heavy grade petroleum (H.R. 6578), H7090 [24JY]
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6327), H5919 [24JN]
———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10373 [29SE]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 7060), H10005
———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (H.R. 5351), H1108
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 7005), H9311
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8029 [11SE]
U.N.: support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (H. Res. 1351), H7350 [30JY]
U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), Senate amendment, H7119 [24JY]
U.S. Public Service Academy: establish (H.R. 1671), H7661 [31JY]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (H.R. 5724), waiver of fast-track authority (H. Res. 1092), H2184
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 6867), H10813
Veterans: provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (H.R. 3329), H6277 [9JY]
Votes: position on missed, H2122
Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (S. 2766), H6751 [22JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, E2381 [10DE]
Tributes
Critelli, Michael J., E2112