SHUSTER, BILL (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Appointments
Conferee: S. 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, H6802 [22JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H7790 [31JY]
Alaska: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 127), H871 [12FE]
———tribute to Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment (see H. Res. 961), H621 [6FE]
Alcoholic beverages: observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system (see H. Con. Res. 341), H6230 [8JY]
———recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]
Amtrak: reauthorize (see H.R. 6003), H3402 [8MY]
Antitrust policy: amend laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (see H.R. 5546), H1416 [6MR]
Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H3405 [8MY]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4454 [21MY]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural gas, and other resources (see H.R. 6579), H7057 [23JY]
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]
———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 4930), H558 [29JA]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 953), H996 [14FE]
———guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]
———issue postage stamp in commemoration of remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 887), H8579 [22SE]
———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]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 6048), H4061 [15MY]
———recognize heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients and commend efforts of Medal of Honor Host City Program in Gainesville, TX, to celebrate recipients and encourage expansion of program (see H. Res. 271), H7809 [1AU]
———tribute to families of servicemembers (see H. Con. Res. 295), H2760 [24AP]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]
Berkeley, CA: condemn resolution impugning integrity of the Marine Corps, rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities, and commend the service and efforts of Marine Corps members (see H. Res. 958), H815 [7FE]
———rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H814 [7FE]
Borderline Personality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1005), H1446 [10MR]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Children and youth: support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H7809 [1AU]
Coal: require inclusion of coal-derived fuel at certain volumes in aviation fuel, motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel (see H.R. 6170), H5730 [19JN]
Coal miners: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 285), H557 [29JA]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8275 [16SE]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1767), H1221 [4MR]
Cope, Myron: tribute (see H. Res. 1033), H1540 [11MR]
Corps of Engineers: establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees at lands and waters administered by the Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 4304), H8578 [22SE]
Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1554), H1183 [28FE]
Dept. of State: encourage cooperation with Pakistan to secure and return to the U.S. all American children being educated in madrassas in Pakistan (see H. Res. 1336), H6407 [10JY]
Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 6107), H5408 [12JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6726 [17JY]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out programs and activities to improve highway safety (see H.R. 6757), H7787 [31JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans in highly rural areas to receive covered health services through outside providers (see H.R. 1527), H7789 [31JY]
———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), H7058 [23JY]
d'Harnoncourt, Anne: tribute (see H. Res. 1348), H6734 [21JY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7854 [8SE]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 471), H2070 [8AP]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 89), H5581 [18JN]
Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H6728 [17JY]
Federal Agency Program Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 7071), H9972 [25SE]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H1032 [25FE]
Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 6730), H7786 [31JY]
Frank Sinatra Day: designate (see H. Res. 1144), H3110 [6MY]
Georgia, Republic of: authorize humanitarian assistance (see H.R. 6911), H8275 [16SE]
———condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (see H. Res. 1166), H2853 [29AP]
Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H5045 [5JN]
Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2442 [16AP]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H2070 [8AP]
Health care professionals: establish a graduate degree loan repayment program for nurses who become nursing school faculty members (see H.R. 6652), H7790 [31JY]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 245), H10133 [26SE]
Honore, Russell L.: tribute (see H. Res. 944), H815 [7FE]
House of Representatives: prohibit adjournment until approval of a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan addressing energy conservation and expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources (see H. Res. 1391), H7629 [30JY]
Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H7630 [30JY]
Immigration: strengthen and enforce existing immigration laws (see H. Res. 351), H1446 [10MR]
International Olympic Committee: designate a new venue for the 2014 Winter Games (see H. Con. Res. 421), H8477 [18SE]
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]
Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1703 [13MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2444 [16AP]
Keith, Toby: tribute to commitment to Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 1255), H6178 [26JN]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H2487 [17AP]
Lewis, Jerry: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3035), H7853 [8SE]
Manufactured Housing Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1010), H4322 [20MY]
Medicare: provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H1973 [2AP]
National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H3405 [8MY]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2761 [24AP]
National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H5730 [19JN]
National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4878 [3JN]
National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 994), H1540 [11MR]
National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5797 [20JN]
National Homeownership Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1010), H4322 [20MY]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H7956 [9SE]
National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1137), H2761 [24AP]
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H8478 [18SE]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H7789 [31JY]
NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Res. 997), H1418 [6MR]
———support Membership Action Plan with Ukraine (see H. Res. 1454), H8396 [17SE]
North Platte, NE: recognize as Rail Town USA (see H. Con. Res. 408), H7788 [31JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H. Res. 1282), H5798 [20JN]
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), H2444 [16AP]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 407), H7788 [31JY]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2355 [15AP]
Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 2279), H6577 [15JY]
Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1000), H6408 [10JY]
Power resources: promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]
———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]
———rebalance U.S. energy portfolio, increase and utilize domestic energy resources and supply, and strengthen energy security and independence (see H.R. 6001), H3402 [8MY]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H3020 [1MY]
Privacy: protect commercial and government data from data breaches (see H. Con. Res. 425), H10828 [3OC]
Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 39), H7308 [29JY]
Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H480 [28JA]
Railroads: provide competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects (see H.R. 5644), H1770 [14MR]
———provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure (see H.R. 6004), H3402 [8MY]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6407 [10JY]
Shimkus, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1223), H4831 [22MY]
Ships and vessels: recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (see H. Res. 1316), H6473 [14JY]
Stewart, Jimmy: honor life and accomplishments and recognize anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 1165), H2853 [29AP]
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), H3020 [1MY]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H390 [22JA]
———provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan (see H.R. 6387), H7854 [8SE]
Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles (see H.R. 139), H2853 [29AP]
———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1110), H6825 [22JY]
———allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5737), H5581 [18JN]
———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H5730 [19JN]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H1418 [6MR]
———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H622 [6FE]
———treat certain amounts paid for exercise equipment and physical fitness programs as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 245), H2012 [3AP]
Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H6406 [10JY]
Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H9975 [25SE]
Texas: tribute to wine and winegrape industry (see H. Con. Res. 216), H2659 [23AP]
U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H6230 [8JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Foreign policy: express that former Presidents and high-ranking political figures should refrain from freelance diplomacy against the wishes of the current Government and stated U.S. foreign policy (see H. Con. Res. 329), H2442 [16AP]
Medicaid: provide coverage of drugs prescribed for certain NIH research study child participants (see H.R. 5468), H994 [14FE]
Power resources: establish oil and gas leasing program for parts of Alaska, expand Outer Continental Shelf leasing, facilitate nuclear energy development, and promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (see H.R. 6421), H6175 [26JN]
———promote energy security through cooperation on energy diversification with certain Eurasian countries and implement pipeline projects for transportation of Eurasian hydrocarbon resources (see H. Res. 1187), H3777 [13MY]
Letters
Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act: Edward R. Hamberger and Richard Timmons, Association of American Railroads, H10161 [27SE]
Remarks
Altoona, PA: anniversary of Congregation Agudath Achim, E2027
Amtrak: encourage collaboration with local and regional commuter rail agencies on train schedules and routing in shared corridors, H5255 [11JN]
———expand commuter rail between New Haven, CT, and Springfield, MA, H5258 [11JN]
———provide for private shareholders to have their shares redeemed, H5225 [11JN]
———reauthorize, H9362 [24SE]
———reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5224, H5225, H5246, H5249, H5255, H5257, H5258 [11JN]
———reauthorize (H.R. 6003), consideration (H. Res. 1253), H5122 [10JN]
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), H7021, H7022 [23JY]
Casteel, Glenden: Bedford, PA, Rotary Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1569
Crawford, Paul: Bedford County, PA, Historical Society Historian of the Year award recipient, E537
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1022
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1936
Dept. of Transportation: require study of train horn technology, H5257 [11JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), earmark declaration, E1589
Dillon, Dustin: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona ``No Limits'' Personal Achievement award recipient, E1889
Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10800
Family Services Inc.: anniversary, E177
Foster, Franklin: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona ``No Limits'' Personal Achievement award recipient, E1889
Indiana County, PA: inclusion in America's Promise Alliance list of 100 Best Communities for Young People, E139
Liverpool, PA: anniversary, E673
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10800
Mutual Benefit Insurance Co.: anniversary, E1327
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of freedom movement, E201
Parnell, Todd: Boy Scouts of America Penn's Woods Council Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1161
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H5122 [10JN], H5875 [24JN]
Power resources: establish oil and gas leasing program for parts of Alaska, expand Outer Continental Shelf leasing, facilitate nuclear energy development, and promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (H.R. 6421), H6346 [10JY]
———national energy policy, H5875 [24JN]
Somerset, PA: anniversary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1801, E1398
Surface Transportation Board: consider impact of certain railroad transactions on local communities (H.R. 6707), H10159, H10161, H10164 [27SE]
Transportation: authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), concur in Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 1492), H9362 [24SE]
Votes: position on missed, E615
Waynesboro, PA: anniversary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1758, E417
White, Trudy: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona ``No Limits'' Advocate award recipient, E1889
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H6339 [9JY]
Tributes
Blackburn, John R., Jr., E2043
Docherty, George M., E2341
Hart, Peter, E2298
Loessy, Alan, E2082
Mao, Rendy and Renee, E1238
Morgan, Robert K., E1659
Peterson, Representative John E., H10124 [26SE]
Reinsmith, Kathy J. McMillion, E452