LINDER, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6811 [15JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 649), H485 [22JA]

———prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 1822), H4249 [31MR]

American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H5000 [29AP]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend program for economic recovery payments (see H.R. 3691), H11582 [21OC]

———extend program for economic recovery payments, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3691), H12289 [3NO]

———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 2842), H8185 [15JY]

———rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H8356 [17JY]

Amtrak: permit passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage (see H.R. 3789), H12045 [28OC]

Armed Forces: commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq, recognize importance of victory in Iraqi theater, and commit to continued progress (see H. Res. 208), H2980 [4MR]

———commend soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon, GA (see H. Con. Res. 206), H12044 [28OC]

———provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal correspondence and small parcels to members serving or hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable (see H.R. 707), H2836 [25FE]

———recognize significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program (see H. Res. 812), H13467 [2DE]

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 377), H5064 [30AP]

Arms control: prevent entrance or extension of any agreement with Russia that would jeopardize U.S. deterrence capability relative to other countries' deployment of a nuclear arsenal (see H. Con. Res. 217), H13520 [3DE]

Bell, Griffin B.: tribute (see H. Res. 71), H382 [15JA]

Bisher, Furman: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 203), H11712 [22OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H36 [6JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6744 [12JN]

Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 392), H160 [9JA]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H922 [3FE]

Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1159 [10FE]

Consumer Product Safety Act: exempt second-hand sellers of certain products from lead content and certification requirements (see H.R. 968), H1607 [13FE]

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H4251 [31MR]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H6973 [17JN]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 614), H441 [21JA]

Correctional institutions: permit targeted interference with mobile radio services within prison facilities (see H.R. 560), H10070 [29SE]

Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1269), H2924 [3MR]

———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 227), H68 [7JA]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H484 [22JA]

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. 666), H493 [23JA]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Georgia (see H.R. 817), H920 [3FE]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 1717), H4026 [25MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations for Operation Stonegarden (see H.R. 2047), H5000 [29AP]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H6015 [21MY]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H6015 [21MY]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3641 [18MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.J. Res. 3), H163 [9JA]

———prohibit receipt of common stock or certain other voting stock under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 1180), H5400 [7MY]

———rescind unobligated Troubled Asset Relief Program funds and require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving assistance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 3140), H8356 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require honor guards participating in funerals of veterans in national cemeteries to offer families the option of having a 13-fold flag recitation (see H.R. 2586), H6010 [21MY]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see H.R. 2788), H10457 [1OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 3463), H9276 [31JY]

Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S. (see H.R. 3310), H13629 (see H.R. 3310), H14372 [8DE]

Education: repeal ineffective or unnecessary programs to restore focus of Federal programs on quality preschool, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary programs for disadvantaged or disabled students (see H.R. 2274), H5306 [6MY]

Endangered Species Act: suspend provisions during periods of drought relative to agencies that manage Federal river basins located in regions affected by the drought (see H.R. 1914), H4520 [2AP]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2603 [23FE]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H13629 (see H.R. 391), H14372 [8DE]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit funding for salaries or expenses of any task force or council established by the President and headed by an unconfirmed official or adviser (see H.R. 3226), H8184 [15JY]

———require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 185), H9549 [15SE]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exclude certain small health care practices from Red Flag Guidelines (see H.R. 2345), H7086 [19JN]

FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 226), H68 [7JA]

Federal employees: repeal certain provisions of law relative to official time and labor organization activities (see H.R. 3251), H8355 [17JY]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H3641 [18MR]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H11458 [15OC]

Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H1045 [4FE]

———verify that persons who receive U.S. foreign assistance are not affiliated with or do not support terrorist organizations or do not otherwise commit or support acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1062), H4397 [1AP]

Foreign policy: require long-term strategies for national security, diplomacy, and foreign assistance and performance-based budgeting for foreign assistance programs, projects, and activities (see H.R. 2387), H14877 [14DE]

FRS: reform manner in which GAO audits the FRS Board of Governors and the manner in which such audits are reported (see H.R. 1207), H5308 [6MY]

Georgia: express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods (see H. Res. 765), H9899 [23SE]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Con. Res. 207), H12457 [5NO]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H5406 [11MY]

Government: prohibit from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain indicted organizations (see H.R. 3571), H9548 [15SE]

Health: establish certain requirements for any national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3700), H11111 [7OC]

———facilitate State innovation in national health care reform (see H. Con. Res. 78), H3834 [24MR] (see H. Con. Res. 100), H4581 [21AP]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 1086), H1605 [13FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2520), H7250 [24JN] (see H.R. 4038), H12586 [6NO]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan (see H. Con. Res. 169), H12365 [4NO]

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3400), H9282 [31JY]

———provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1427), H5892 [20MY]

———urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H7837 [8JY]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 798), H11740 [23OC]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2097), H8009 [10JY]

House Rules: allow a reasonable amount of time for Members to read legislation prior to voting (see H. Res. 689), H9056 [29JY]

———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H5486 [12MY]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H11714 [22OC]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 1868), H4518 [2AP]

———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H6015 [21MY]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 3308), H8706 [23JY]

———reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 878), H1042 [4FE]

———remove incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come into the U.S. and provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers (see H.R. 994), H1607 [13FE]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see H.R. 1327), H8495 [21JY]

———demand immediate disclosure of existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to Qom enrichment facility (see H. Res. 782), H10521 [6OC]

———ensure companies operating in the U.S. that receive Federal funds are not conducting business in Iran (see H.R. 3922), H11739 [23OC]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 1985), H4579 [21AP] (see H.R. 2194), H8009 [10JY]

Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H9999 [25SE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5063 [30AP]

———support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations (see H. Res. 557), H7447 [25JN]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (see H. Res. 34), H163 [9JA]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip and condemn the end of the ceasefire by Hamas (see H. Res. 37), H326 [14JA]

John C. Godbold U.S. Judicial Administration Building, Atlanta, GA: designate (see H.R. 4275), H14743 [10DE]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 1228), H3749 [23MR]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H7947 [9JY]

———secure smuggling routes on the U.S.-Mexico border and better prevent the smuggling of narcotics and weapons across the border (see H.R. 2083), H5486 [12MY]

Law enforcement officers: exempt certain officers from minimum sentencing requirements for using a firearm to commit a violent crime during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 866), H1607 [13FE]

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. 124), H10457 [1OC]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H4064 [26MR]

Medicare: clarify use of private contracts by beneficiaries for professional services and allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits (see H.R. 3356), H9207 [30JY]

———modify physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce (see H.R. 3693), H10455 [1OC]

———provide process for public comment and Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee review of certain national coverage determinations (see H.R. 3361), H8959 [28JY]

Members of Congress: reduce pay following any fiscal year in which there is a Federal deficit (see H.R. 4336), H15498 [16DE]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H7086 [19JN]

Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H7024 [18JN]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H11383 [14OC]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H11383 [14OC]

National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H195 [13JA]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H11868 [27OC]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 391), H5062 [30AP]

National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 373), H7447 [25JN]

National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 1176), H2834 [25FE]

National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 55), H13355 [19NO]

National security: recognize the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 16), H1608 [13FE]

National World War I Museum: designate Liberty Memorial as National World War I Memorial (see H.R. 1849), H11581 [21OC]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H2836 [25FE]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H2872 [26FE]

Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H14744 [10DE]

———suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see H.R. 424), H603 [27JA]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 896), H1043 [4FE]

Pouillon, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 759), H12198 [2NO]

Power resources: increase energy independence and job creation through safe energy production, alternative and renewable energy development, and conservation promotion for a cleaner environment (see H.R. 2846), H6904 [16JN]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (see H.R. 2300), H6539 [10JN] (see H.R. 2828), H6617 [11JN]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2300), H6745 [12JN]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (see H. Res. 54), H1080 [9FE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H. Res. 748), H9730 [17SE]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H1045 [4FE]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 2458), H5711 [18MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1050), H3402 [12MR]

Securities: constitutional amendment to prohibit the U.S. from owning stock in private corporations (see H.J. Res. 57), H7145 [23JN]

Social Security: require an employer to take action after learning that an individual's account number does not match the individual's name (see H.R. 137), H196 [13JA]

States: authorize transfer or consolidation of funds made available under certain transportation, education, and job training programs after certain periods of slow economic growth (see H.R. 737), H777 [28JA]

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. 1206), H2872 [26FE]

Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H14877 [14DE]

———express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9900 [23SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H2836 [25FE]

Taxation: allow a temporary dividends received deduction for certain taxable years (see H.R. 507), H382 [15JA]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H6807 [15JN]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1250), H13354 [19NO]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3580), H9670 [16SE]

———provide a credit for property certified by the EPA under the WaterSense program (see H.R. 1908), H13521 [3DE]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 470), H527 [26JA]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H1046 [4FE]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H9206 [30JY]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H387 [16JA]

———repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 1919), H5486 [12MY]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 143), H33 [6JA]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 982), H1246 [11FE]

———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H5400 [7MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H13354 [19NO]

Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3611), H9806 [22SE]

U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 867), H11869 [27OC]

———improve transparency and accountability of U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East ensuring funding, employment, or other support is not provided to terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 29), H4130 [30MR]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H1607 [13FE]

———refund U.S. taxpayer dollars expended on the Durban Review Conference (see H.R. 3231), H8301 [16JY]

U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance: prohibit funding for and participation in Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H1608 [13FE]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 344), H4689 [22AP]

University of Georgia: tribute to women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 386), H5062 [30AP]

Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 742), H9490 [14SE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H6076 [2JN]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H4841 [27AP]

Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building, Sparta, GA: designate (see H.R. 663), H493 [23JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Smart Irrigation Month: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 118), H5169 [5MY]

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H162 [9JA]

Taxation: repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H28 [6JA]

Twenty-First Century Water Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H32 [6JA]

Letters

Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children With Special Needs Act: Allie Phillips and Patty Chavez, American Humane Association, H4960 [29AP]

———Jerry Friedman, American Public Human Services Association, H4960 [29AP]

Remarks

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H7639 [26JN], H13618 [8DE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8432 [21JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H565 [27JA]

Bell, Griffin B.: tribute (H. Res. 71), H1118 [10FE]

Climate: allegations of manipulation of scientific data relative to global warming, H13615, H13616, H13617, H13618 [8DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E2226 [9SE]

Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H15467 [16DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E2211 [9SE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H11809 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12856 [7NO]

———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H12856 [7NO]

Kahrs, Sheila O'Shea: MetLife Foundation/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year Award recipient, E2726 [5NO]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 831), H12004 [28OC]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 831), H12004 [28OC]

National Foster Care Month: designate (H. Res. 391), H5189 [6MY]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7639 [26JN]

Social Security: ensure States receive certain adoption incentive payments (S. 735), H4959 [29AP]

———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), H253 [14JA]

———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), Senate amendment, H967, H970 [4FE]

Taxation: repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H3483, H3484 [17MR]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 3548), H9772 [22SE]

———provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 3548), Senate amendment, H12385 [5NO]