TANCREDO, THOMAS G. (a Representative from Colorado)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H7166 [24JY]
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), H1772 [14MR]
Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H7809 [1AU]
American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H3404 [8MY]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4878 [3JN]
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), H2554 [22AP]
———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), H10132 [26SE]
Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]
Aurora, CO: convey certain non-Federal land to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to be used for construction of a veterans medical facility (see H.R. 6591), H8019 [10SE]
Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H2488 [17AP]
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), H2947 [30AP]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]
China, People's Republic of: condemn discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of its prisoners of conscience (see H. Res. 821), H350 [17JA]
China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H457 [23JA]
———require the Depts. of State and Defense to provide briefings on recent discussions and potential transfer of defense articles or services (see H.R. 6646), H7307 [29JY]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H2071 [8AP]
Conservation of energy: provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless GAO makes certain specific findings (see H.R. 5616), H2012 [3AP]
Contracts: extend requirement for certain Federal service contractors to participate in a pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation (see H.R. 5596), H2356 [15AP]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 699), H6407 [10JY]
Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for winning the We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition (see H. Res. 1261), H6473 [14JY]
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), H1074 [26FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require a report on Federal efforts to secure borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 5552), H1417 [6MR]
———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H390 [22JA]
———require States and Federal agencies, departments, and courts to provide certain statistics to the FBI and require the FBI to publish such statistics (see H.R. 6192), H5730 [19JN]
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), H4833 [22MY]
———establish the Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center (see H.R. 2501), H7165 [24JY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H8019 [10SE]
English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 5759), H2223 [10AP]
Families and domestic relations: encourage States to enact joint custody laws so that more children are raised with the benefits of having both parents in their lives (see H. Con. Res. 241), H1772 [14MR]
Farenholt (U.S.S.): recognize crew for valor and bravery in the South Pacific during service in World War II (see H. Res. 1248), H5044 [5JN]
Foreign trade: prohibit importation of plastinated human remains (see H.R. 5677), H3109 [6MY]
Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term certain for conservatorships and provide conditions for continued operation and eventual dissolution of certain enterprises (see H.R. 7094), H9973 [25SE]
Health: support further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (see H. Con. Res. 163), H2225 [10AP]
Heston, Charlton: tribute (see H. Res. 1091), H2267 [14AP]
House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8478 [18SE]
Immigration: require Federal contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 2508), H4454 [21MY]
———strengthen and enforce existing immigration laws (see H. Res. 351), H1446 [10MR]
Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4460), H1155 [27FE]
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]
———urge President Bush to not commit to any agreement that involves the continued presence of U.S. forces unless it includes a provision requiring Iraqi reimbursement for costs of such presence (see H. Res. 1123), H2761 [24AP]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1418 [6MR]
Legislative branch of the Government: prohibit offices from entering into certain contracts with any contractor who does not participate in the employment eligibility verification program (see H.R. 5731), H2443 [16AP]
Macedonia: stop utilization of materials that violate agreement with Greece regarding ``hostile activities or propaganda'' and work to find a mutually-acceptable official name for the former Yugoslav republic (see H. Res. 356), H1342 [5MR]
Medicare: provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 1665), H1341 [5MR]
———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H1973 [2AP]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3109 [6MY]
National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6408 [10JY]
National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H4833 [22MY]
National Year of the Bible: observance (see H. Con. Res. 284), H1418 [6MR]
Native Americans: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 2762), H1074 [26FE]
Olympic games: prohibit Federal officials and employees from attending the 2008 Summer Games opening ceremonies due to human rights violations by and certain international policies of China (see H.R. 5668), H2071 [8AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H4833 [22MY]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H623 [6FE]
Petroleum: repeal prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources (see H.R. 6138), H4829 [22MY]
Political campaigns: protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 5699), H2010 [3AP]
Power resources: provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6384), H6174 [26JN] (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]
Religion: support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response (see H. Con. Res. 374), H7165 [24JY]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]
Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H7166 [24JY]
Schools: withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem in a language other than English (see H.R. 6783), H7806 [1AU]
Special Olympics: anniversary (see H. Res. 1279), H6230 [8JY]
States: provide for secure rural schools and counties and enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources (see H.R. 6779), H7806 [1AU]
Sudan: codify existing sanctions until certain conditions relative to a just and lasting peace are met (see H.R. 6416), H6175 [26JN]
———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see H. Res. 1245), H5483 [17JN]
Tariff: ethanol (see H.R. 6137), H4829 [22MY]
Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 6172), H6674 [16JY]
———allow individual taxpayers to designate a portion of income taxes to fund improvement of barriers at the U.S. border (see H.R. 5728), H2069 [8AP]
———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 5783), H2265 [14AP]
———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 6813), H7807 [1AU]
———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see H.R. 1748), H4832 [22MY]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H558 [29JA]
———repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 5175), H555 [29JA]
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 (see H. Res. 1351), H6826 [22JY]
U.S. Housing Act: reform rental assistance program under section 8 (see H.R. 5490), H1974 [2AP]
Vietnamese Conflict: amend presumptions of exposure for veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 6562), H7956 [9SE]
Voting: encourage States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections (see H. Con. Res. 357), H4833 [22MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Barry M. Goldwater (U.S.S.): designate (see H. Con. Res. 359), H4321 [20MY]
China, People's Republic of: impose certain restrictions on trade and investments (see H.R. 5777), H2224 [10AP]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 111), consideration (see H. Res. 1240), H4974 [4JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a ``Charter Forest'' demonstration project on National Forest System lands in Colorado to protect and improve forest health, safety, and diversity (see H.R. 6189), H4974 [4JN]
Dept. of Justice: institute condemnation proceedings to acquire U.N. property, direct proceeds from the sale of such property to debt reduction, and prohibit future U.N. property purchases in the U.S. (see H.R. 7027), H9084 [23SE]
Immigration: require aliens to attest that they will not advocate installing a Sharia law system in the U.S. as a condition for admission (see H.R. 6975), H8476 [18SE]
Motor vehicles: require that any automobile manufactured after a certain model year be an alternative fueled automobile (see H.R. 6231), H5214 [10JN]
Petty Officer 2d Class Danny Dietz Dept. of Veterans Affairs Hospital, Aurora, CO: designate (see H.R. 6511), H6673 [16JY]
Sherlock, Thomas J.: relief (see H.R. 6841), H7853 [8SE]
Zimbabwe: sever diplomatic relations until requirements are met relating to elections, civil liberties and human rights, economic system, judiciary, and current leadership (see H. Con. Res. 387), H6176 [26JN]
Remarks
Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), veto, H4406 [21MY]
Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (H. Res. 954), E107
Ambors, Kirsten: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E82
Anderson, Leslie: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E83
Antigua and Barbados: condemn attempts to expropriate property owned by U.S. citizens, E1891
Border Patrol: request Presidential pardon for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean, H1944 [2AP]
California: local government policy to provide medical services to illegal aliens, H3758 [13MY]
Campbell, Nathaniel: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E79
China, Republic of: encourage U.S. support of membership to U.N., E1814
———observance of National Day, E1890
Congressional Club: anniversary (H. Res. 1026), H4088
Daniels, Cecilia: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E81
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E2286
Dept. of State: issuance of travel alert for U.S. citizens living and traveling in Mexico relative to drug violence, H4286 [20MY]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Twin Oaks estate, E495
Dodson, Tammy: American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year Award recipient, E11
Erickson, Jane: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E77
Hilton, Amanda: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E76
Homes for Our Troops (organization): tribute, E802
Immigration: clarify citizenship status of children born in the U.S. to parents who are illegal immigrants, H4050 [15MY]
———eliminate sunset in the special immigrant nonminister religious worker visa program (H.R. 5570), H2289
———enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H2212 [10AP], H3758 [13MY]
———influence of multiculturalism on U.S. cultural and social beliefs, H10284-H10288 [27SE]
———strengthen and enforce existing immigration laws, H10282-H10288 [27SE]
Iran: tribute to People's Mujahideen Organization of Iran, E1445
Johnson, Laura: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E75
Long, James: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E79
Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to election as President of the Republic of China, E491
Mosier, Cheryl: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1016
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H5548 [18JN]
Pope Benedict XVI: comments regarding illegal aliens during U.S. visit, H2472 [17AP]
Power resources: national energy policy, H5548 [18JN]
San Francisco, CA: local government policy to provide sanctuary to illegal aliens, H2212 [10AP]
Trujillo, Frances: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E84
Voting: require each individual who desires to vote in an election for Federal office to provide a government-issued photo identification, H3758 [13MY]
Wyscaver, Thomas L.: Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Award recipient, E596
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1886 [1AP], H1971 [2AP], H2066 [8AP], H2440 [16AP], H2484 [17AP], H2756 [24AP], H3183 [7MY], H3774 [13MY], H4057 [15MY], H4318 [20MY], H4450 [21MY], H4874 [3JN], H4971 [4JN], H5040 [5JN], H5578 [18JN], H6007 [24JN], H10125 [26SE]
Tributes
Chen Shui-bian, E807
Figa, Phillip S., E72
Jieh, Dale Wen-Chieh, E672
LeMarr, Alexander, E107
Lu, Annette, E807
Malkin, Michelle, H1871 [1AP]
Storey, Scott, E219
Vandegrift, Matthew R., E770
Wu, Jaushieh Joseph, E1242
Young, Paul E. (Buck), E883