ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Amendments
Adrian College: tribute to men's hockey team (H. Res. 1059), H10118 [26SE]
Families and domestic relations: recognize and honor birthparents who carry out an adoption plan (H. Con. Res. 239), H10118 [26SE]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (H. Res. 135), H10115 [26SE]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act, H7280 [29JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
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), H4878 [3JN]
Animal Welfare Act: prohibit dog fighting ventures (see H.R. 3219), H5729 [19JN]
Armed Forces: ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H2442 [16AP]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 2702), H390 [22JA] (see H.R. 5740), H2554 [22AP]
———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), H1075 [26FE]
———increase military forces in Afghanistan and responsibly redeploy forces from Iraq (see H. Res. 911), H457 [23JA]
———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), H8578 [22SE]
———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 579), H10699 [2OC]
———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H1446 [10MR]
———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 690), H479 [28JA]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]
Bishop Ralph E. Brower Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5506), H3404 [8MY]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H6230 [8JY]
Children and youth: improve outcomes for vulnerable children by investing in families, improving accountability in the child welfare system, and finding safe, stable, and permanent homes for foster children (see H.R. 5466), H10700 [2OC]
———update definition of ``food of minimal nutritional value'' to conform to current nutrition science and protect Federal investment in national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1363), H3403 [8MY]
China, Republic of: 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), H8050 [11SE]
Civil rights: restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights under civil rights statutes (see H.R. 5129), H455 [23JA]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H1031 [25FE]
Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (see H.R. 5563), H1539 [11MR]
Continental Congress: anniversary of meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ (see H. Con. Res. 351), H4060 [15MY]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 3010), H6230 [8JY]
Courts: enhance retirement benefits of administrative law judges (see H.R. 6706), H7785 [31JY]
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H3109 [6MY]
Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1184 [28FE]
Dept. of Defense: implement a pain care initiative (see H.R. 5465), H2151 [9AP]
Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3021), H3109 [6MY]
———make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 1092), H1341 [5MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards (see H.R. 5686), H1973 [2AP]
Dept. of Justice: safeguard the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 2941), H10700 [2OC]
Dept. of Labor: issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (see H.R. 5522), H2071 [8AP]
———prohibit issuance, administration, or enforcement of any rule, regulation, or requirement derived from a proposal submitted to OMB on occupational health risk assessments (see H.R. 6660), H7627 [30JY]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil or gas leases on certain tracts in the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf until it is determined whether to list the polar bear as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 5058), H2070 [8AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and important events advancing civil rights (see H.R. 6701), H7809 [1AU]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see H.R. 2942), H3050 [5MY]
———repeal authority to enter into private tax collection contracts (see H.R. 695), H6229 [8JY]
Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 5734), H5408 [12JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a pain care initiative in health care facilities (see H.R. 6122), H4453 [21MY]
———establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 5454), H5111 [9JN]
———improve home loan guaranty programs (see H.R. 4884), H1446 [10MR]
———provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 4141), H4877 [3JN]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 2266), H390 [22JA]
Disabled: increase the level of earnings under which no individual who is blind is determined to have demonstrated an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity for purposes of determining disability (see H.R. 3834), H4832 [22MY]
Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see H.R. 1553), H295 [16JA]
———authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 1032), H3777 [13MY]
———improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families (see H.R. 1881), H813 [7FE]
———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H3050 [5MY]
Ecology and environment: codify executive order addressing environmental justice in minority and low-income populations and implement EPA and GAO recommendations on environmental justice (see H.R. 1103), H3019 [1MY]
———reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and direct revenues to public interests (see H.R. 6316), H6177 [26JN]
Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H5111 [9JN]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 3257), H3050 [5MY]
———promote environmental education (see H.R. 3036), H5329 [11JN]
EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H4975 [4JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H1341 [5MR]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1073), H6229 [8JY]
———provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H1822 [31MR]
Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1485), H9085 [23SE]
Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 96), H621 [6FE]
Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 5425), H942 [13FE]
Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 7090), H9973 [25SE]
Georgia, Republic of: condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (see H. Res. 1166), H2853 [29AP]
Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2554 [22AP]
Hamilton College: tribute to women's lacrosse team (see H. Res. 1259), H5214 [10JN]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H1539 [11MR]
Health care professionals: provide relief for the shortage of nurses (see H.R. 5924), H4878 [3JN]
Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 5157), H1822 [31MR]
Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 2221), H9085 [23SE]
———reform (see H.R. 1645), H2853 [29AP]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1183 [28FE]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2225 [10AP]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H5797 [20JN]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2554 [22AP]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H4975 [4JN]
Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5865 [23JN]
———improve access of beneficiaries to immune globulins (see H.R. 2914), H2012 [3AP]
———improve payments for academic anesthesiology programs for resident physicians and for academic programs for student registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 1932), H4877 [3JN]
———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 5590), H2443 [16AP]
———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 154), H3186 [7MY]
———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 2122), H1074 [26FE]
———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H1221 [4MR]
———provide for guaranteed issue of supplemental policies for disabled and renal disease beneficiaries upon initial enrollment (see H.R. 1282), H1417 [6MR]
Mental health: extend parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits (see H.R. 4848), H622 [6FE]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 6983), H8577 [22SE]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3014), H4322 [20MY]
National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 352), H6178 [26JN]
National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 328), H3020 [1MY]
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 892), H943 [13FE]
National Labor Relations Act: apply protections to teaching and research assistants (see H.R. 5838), H2485 [17AP]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 134), H4061 [15MY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H6230 [8JY]
Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H4877 [3JN]
NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Res. 997), H1540 [11MR]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 3543), H2760 [24AP]
No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 2864), H1889 [1AP]
Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a national and regional ocean governance structure (see H.R. 21), H2853 [29AP]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H815 [7FE]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2151 [9AP]
Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H9974 [25SE]
———provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H4975 [4JN]
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), H4060 [15MY]
Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H3404 [8MY]
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: define environmental intervention blood lead level (see H.R. 3397), H3404 [8MY]
Russia: express concern regarding arms transfers to Iran and Syria and implement sanctions against those found to be in violation of U.S. law prohibiting such transfers (see H. Con. Res. 257), H2854 [29AP]
Senior citizens: improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 6478), H6406 [10JY]
Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (see H.R. 6434), H6229 [8JY]
Social Security: require States to provide foster children with court-appointed special advocates who meet national standards (see H.R. 3283), H10700 [2OC]
States: permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see H.R. 5560), H4833 [22MY]
Taxation: allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 7273), H10856 [20NO]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H8578 [22SE]
———increase tobacco products excise tax and dedicate revenues to the war on cancer (see H.R. 6791), H9085 [23SE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 5804), H4322 [20MY]
———provide a refundable tax credit to public safety volunteers (see H.R. 5700), H2010 [3AP]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H2760 [24AP]
Television: protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices (see H.R. 1320), H1074 [26FE]
Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 5689), H2010 [3AP]
Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 373), H4878 [3JN]
Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H. Res. 1314), H6176 [26JN]
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see H.R. 5749), H2659 [23AP]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H10699 [2OC]
———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 3329), H4832 [22MY]
Youth Impact Program: tribute (see H. Res. 1413), H7808 [1AU]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1801), H8049 [11SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Business and industry: require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 6111), H4453 [21MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: impose requirements to improve security camera and video surveillance systems at certain airports (see H.R. 6606), H7164 [24JY]
Dept. of Transportation: develop procedures for permitting car rental companies to have limited access to information in the National Driver Register (see H.R. 6775), H7805 [1AU]
ERISA: exempt employee benefit plans providing disability benefits from preemption for State tort actions to recover damages arising from failure of the plan to timely provide such benefits (see H.R. 6142), H4830 [22MY]
Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 5615), H1701 [13MR]
Pension Protection Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 7242), H10699 [2OC]
———technical corrections relative to ERISA (see H.R. 6143), H4830 [22MY]
Privacy: prohibit certain video and audio monitoring of employees by their employers (see H.R. 5228), H620 [6FE]
Social Security: expand State Child Health Insurance Program coverage through employer buy-ins, regional State arrangements, and State initiatives to expand coverage and access (see H.R. 7129), H10130 [26SE]
———provide monthly benefits for certain uninsured children living without parents (see H.R. 6607), H7164 [24JY]
Poems
``Teach Me,'' Albert C. Caswell, E454
Remarks
Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (H. Con. Res. 416), H10116 [26SE]
Adrian College: tribute to men's hockey team (H. Res. 1059), H10117 [26SE]
Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (H.R. 3195), H6063 [25JN]
———restore intent and protections (S. 3406), H8291 [17SE]
Armed Forces: require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty, H647 [7FE]
Budget: deficit, H1671 [13MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1579, H1581 [12MR], H1671 [13MR]
Business and industry: require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (H.R. 6111), E1049
Civil rights: delay implementation of new wage discrimination regulations until a study is conducted examining effect on employer recruiting and hiring, H7694 [31JY]
———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1338), H7683, H7694 [31JY]
———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1338), motion to recommit, H7702 [31JY]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1522
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 4986), H257 [16JA]
Education: ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (H.R. 5715), Senate amendments, H2987 [1MY]
———establish residential, high-quality, postsecondary programs for individuals with autism, H647 [7FE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (H.R. 3036), H8435 [18SE]
Families and domestic relations: recognize and honor birthparents who carry out an adoption plan (H. Con. Res. 239), H10118 [26SE]
Friedreich's Ataxia Awareness Day: observance, E904
Health: prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (H.R. 493), Senate amendment, H2975 [1MY]
———prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (H.R. 493), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1156), H2959 [1MY]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H647 [7FE]
Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (H.R. 758), E2176
Iraq: allow waiver of claims by victims of state-sponsored terrorism for actions that occured while under leadership of Saddam Hussein, H257 [16JA]
Klothen, Eve: American Association of Law Schools Father Robert Drinan Award recipient, E2339
McGrain, Michael and Jacqueline: tribute to birth of child, E669
Mental health: clarify use of mental health issues as reasons for coverage of abortions under group health plans, H1295 [5MR]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1291, H1295, H1296 [5MR]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 6983), H8622 [23SE]
Mining and mineral resources: establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies (H.R. 2768), H51 [16JA]
National Alcohol and Drug Addiciton Recovery Month: observance, E1749
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (H. Res. 135), H10115 [26SE]
National Step Up for Kids Day: support goals (H. Res. 1430), H10115 [26SE]
National Workplace Wellness Week: recognize (H. Con. Res. 405), H10117 [26SE]
Native American Heritage Day: designate (H.J. Res. 62), Senate amendment, H10116 [26SE]
Ntim, George: Marriott International, Inc., J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence recipient, E488
Pension Protection Act: technical corrections (H.R. 6382), H6251 [9JY]
———technical corrections relative to ERISA (H.R. 6143), E1097
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Electric Factory music hall, E93
Power resources: national energy policy, H7702 [31JY]
Rosen, Joel B.: Camden County, NJ, Bar Foundation Judge John F. Gerry Award recipient, E2260
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: authorize appropriations (S. 2982), H10113 [26SE]
Taxation: rates, H1579, H1581 [12MR]
Tibotec Therapeutics (business): tribute for development of new FDA-approved HIV treatment drug, E64
University of Maryland: anniversary of School of Medicine (H. Res. 870), H10115 [26SE]
Votes: position on missed, E242
Youth Impact Program: tribute (H. Res. 1413), H10116 [26SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H4825 [22MY], H6667 [16JY]
Tributes
Amte, Murlidhar D., E245
Del Rosario, Silvester R., E1410
Drinkhouse, Joseph R., E1803
Hennagir, Raymond D., E454
Quinn, Michael J., E790
Rozanski, Deborah, E781