CULBERSON, JOHN ABNEY (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), H7905 [9JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H10419 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Adams Memorial Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to honor John Adams and family (see H.R. 2802), H7086 [19JN]

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

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H9282 [31JY]

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H5309 [6MY]

Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H15502 [16DE]

———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq and support members serving in harm's way (see H. Res. 988), H15502 [16DE]

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

———extend whistleblower protections to members that report potentially dangerous ideologically based threats or actions of another member against U.S. interests or security (see H.R. 4267), H14742 [10DE]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H3078 [6MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H4525 [2AP]

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

Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN): tribute to Hannah Giles and James O'Keefe III, for investigation of fraudulent and illegal practices and misuse of taxpayer dollars (see H. Res. 809), H13355 [19NO]

Borel, Calvin: tribute (see H. Res. 418), H5793 [19MY]

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

———require two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H.R. 4262), H14742 [10DE]

Bureau of the Census: make organizations indicted for violations of election laws ineligible to participate as a partner in assisting with the decennial census (see H.R. 3582), H9670 [16SE]

———make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 3131), H8356 [17JY]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 1588), H9807 [22SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5581 [13MY]

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

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H8708 [23JY]

———condemn actions that could unnecessarily escalate tensions with the U.S., including actions relative to the U.S.S. Impeccable and subsequent rejection of U.S. protests to the incident (see H. Con. Res. 72), H3707 [19MR]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3402 [12MR]

Committee on Rules (House): install cameras in the hearing room and provide for live broadcasting of proceedings on the Internet (see H. Res. 869), H11740 [23OC]

Computers: promote Internet safety education and cybercrime prevention initiatives (see H.R. 3222), H8184 [15JY]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H6014 [21MY]

Continental Airlines, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 631), H8026 [13JY]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 614), H8495 [21JY]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 983), H1247 [11FE]

Corps of Engineers: make permanent the authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of certain permits (see H.R. 4162), H14446 [9DE]

Courts: ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (see H. Res. 473), H6013 [21MY]

———provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H3402 [12MR]

Credit: permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H5791 [19MY]

———require borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages for single-family housing to make certain minimum downpayments and prohibit financing of closing costs under such mortgages (see H.R. 3706), H11582 [21OC]

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

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 2900), H9397 [9SE]

Decade of Vision: designate (see H. Res. 366), H6745 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow sale of intact spent military small arms ammunition casings to domestic manufacturers of small arms ammunition that are approved under trade security controls (see H.R. 2193), H6307 [8JN]

———anniversary of military aviation (see H. Res. 445), H6539 [10JN]

———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 2875), H7086 [19JN] (see H.R. 3015), H8009 [10JY]

———require alien unprivileged enemy belligerents be tried under military commissions (see H.R. 4127), H13352 [19NO]

———require State approval and Presidential notification and certification before transfer or release of individual currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in the U.S. (see H.R. 2294), H5486 [12MY]

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 HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H3749 [23MR]

———revise and expand the 340B Drug Pricing Program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 444), H6014 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: transmit to the House of Representatives all information relating to the immigration status of any detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism (see H. Res. 570), H7085 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: require Inspector General to audit Federal funds received by Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) and its affiliates and suspend certification of its housing counseling agencies (see H.R. 3828), H11457 [15OC]

Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations relative to Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H. Res. 911), H13521 [3DE]

———promote crime awareness and cybercrime prevention (see H.R. 3630), H9898 [23SE]

———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H6267 [4JN]

———request the President and require the Dept. of Justice to furnish the House of Representatives all information on notification of Miranda rights to certain detainees in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 537), H6807 [15JN]

Dept. of Labor: withdraw notice of proposed rulemaking seeking to rescind Form LM-2 requiring financial disclosure by labor unions (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5062 [30AP]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3438 [16MR]

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), H196 [13JA]

———repeal authority to extend the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4110), H13355 [19NO]

———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), H9282 [31JY]

———transmit copies of documents on break-up of, negotiations on additional assistance, and payment of executive bonuses to American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (see H. Res. 251), H3642 [18MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 2594), H6077 [2JN]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H5485 [12MY]

Disabled: protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 1255), H3338 [11MR]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H11298 [13OC]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H4061 [26MR]

District of Columbia: provide for retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 1015), H1517 [12FE]

Economy: establish reporting requirements for Troubled Asset Relief Program or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds and establish a waste, fraud, and abuse hotline for such funds (see H.R. 1472), H3400 [12MR]

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]

Elections: require Federal election ballots be generally printed only in English and modify requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English (see H.R. 764), H4734 [23AP]

Energy Awareness Month: recognize the Air Force and Dyess AFB, TX, for success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations (see H. Res. 845), H11714 [22OC]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1229), H2873 [26FE]

———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), H1247 [11FE]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H10457 [1OC]

Ethics in Government Act: modify financial disclosure filing requirements for certain employees of the Executive Office of the President (see H.R. 3613), H10409 [30SE]

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), H9397 [9SE]

———provide a sunset date for unconfirmed officials and advisers, require their Senate confirmation, and prohibit funding for any associated salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3569), H9808 [22SE]

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

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H5401 [7MY]

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

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H11165 [8OC]

Federal Agency Sunset Commission: establish (see H.R. 393), H5792 [19MY]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H9491 [14SE]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H32 [6JA]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H5667 [14MY]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 1620), H3703 [19MR]

———preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H5667 [14MY]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H5712 [18MY]

Fish and fishing: add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (see H.R. 3173), H8008 [10JY]

Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H8708 [23JY]

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), H4064 [26MR]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (see H.R. 757), H778 [28JA]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Con. Res. 207), H12288 [3NO]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H6076 [2JN]

Government: end speculation on the current cost of multilingual services provided by the Government (see H.R. 1414), H3338 [11MR]

———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]

Harris County, TX: Aldine Independent School District recipient of Broad Foundations Broad Prize for Urban Education (see H. Res. 791), H10456 [1OC]

Health: 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), H3402 [12MR]

———provide a refundable tax credit for medical costs, expand access to health insurance coverage through individual membership associations (IMAs), and assist in the establishment of high risk pools (see H.R. 3218), H9282 [31JY]

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

———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 716), H6076 [2JN]

———require that any major health care reform bill considered on the House floor should be available for viewing (see H. Res. 721), H9443 [10SE]

———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), H8303 [16JY]

Historic buildings and sites: assist citizens, public and private institutions, and governments in planning, interpreting, and protecting sites where historic battles were fought on American soil (see H.R. 548), H527 [26JA]

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 of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11515 [20OC]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of a regulation of individual activity disguised as a tax (see H. Res. 959), H15504 [16DE]

———provide for transparency in the committee amendment process (see H. Res. 835), H11457 [15OC]

———reduce suballocations to reflect floor amendments to general appropriation bills (see H. Res. 343), H4582 [21AP]

———require a two-thirds vote on a stand-alone bill that increases the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 949), H13520 [3DE]

———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H6077 [2JN]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H6972 [17JN]

Houston, TX: anniversary of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9738 [21SE]

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), H6267 [4JN]

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

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), H6973 [17JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H5308 [6MY]

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), H9492 [14SE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5000 [29AP]

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

Kyle G. West Post Office Building, Georgetown, TX: designate (see H.R. 2422), H5793 [19MY]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 1228), H2873 [26FE]

Laredo Veterans Post Office, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 2325), H5398 [7MY]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H8185 [15JY]

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), H1042 [4FE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1519 [12FE]

Medicare: improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 1894), H4519 [2AP]

———provide for an update under the physician fee schedule to be fully paid for through medical liability reform, a pathway for biosimilar biological products, and other means (see H.R. 4138), H13352 [19NO]

———provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 2204), H6155 [3JN]

Members of Congress: prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 420), H161 [9JA]

Money: constitutional amendment to prohibit the President from entering into any treaty or other international agreement that would adopt as legal tender in the U.S. a currency issued by a foreign entity (see H.J. Res. 41), H4026 [25MR]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H6415 [9JN]

Motor vehicles: recognize contributions of dealerships and provide closed dealerships an opportunity to obtain a franchise when manufacturers seek partners to open future dealerships (see H. Res. 713), H15504 [16DE]

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H7147 [23JN]

NASA: anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (see H. Res. 607), H8026 [13JY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H7146 [23JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 255), H69 [7JA]

———recognize success and scientific contributions on anniversary of the landing of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity (see H. Res. 67), H382 [15JA]

National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 2256), H9281 [31JY]

National Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 914), H13266 [18NO]

National Eye Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 366), H6745 [12JN]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H5667 [14MY]

National Firefighters Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 729), H11112 [7OC]

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]

Navy: tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force (see H. Res. 773), H10071 [29SE]

———tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force for completion of 1000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols (see H. Con. Res. 129), H9671 [16SE]

Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 267), H13069 [17NO]

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), H6742 [12JN]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (see H.R. 2300), H6015 [21MY] (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]

Presidents of the U.S.: require campaign committee include with the statement of organization a copy of the candidate's birth certificate and other documentation to establish eligibility to become President (see H.R. 1503), H6744 [12JN]

Privacy: protect commercial and government data from data breaches (see H. Con. Res. 193), H13467 [2DE]

Public welfare programs: repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1277), H3402 [12MR]

Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 2499), H6077 [2JN]

Reagan, Ronald; tribute (see H. Res. 54), H527 [26JA]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H8873 [27JY]

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

———provide incentives for residential housing market (see H.R. 1903), H5892 [20MY]

———require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 575), H7145 [23JN]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1618), H3703 [19MR]

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

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 1557), H3526 [17MR]

Securities: clarify exemption for certain annuity contracts and insurance policies from Federal regulation (see H.R. 2733), H6264 [4JN]

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

Senior citizens: improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 1021), H5063 [30AP]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 2607), H6011 [21MY]

Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2287), H6077 [2JN]

———repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 1221), H2873 [26FE]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H14877 [14DE]

Sri Lanka: ensure safety and release of internally displaced persons in camps, call for independent operation and oversight of such camps, and allow foreign access to oversee rebuilding efforts (see H. Res. 711), H9999 [25SE]

Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H15504 [16DE]

———express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9671 [16SE]

———resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H10520 [6OC]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3438 [16MR]

Taxation: allow a credit for purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes for taxpayers who did not use coupons (see H.R. 508), H1159 [10FE]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H8960 [28JY]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 147), H6155 [3JN]

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

———encourage use of corrosion prevention and mitigation measures in the construction and maintenance of business energy-related property (see H.R. 3462), H9276 [31JY]

———ensure that all taxpayers have the ability to deduct State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 379), H159 [9JA]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H6744 [12JN]

———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 3004), H7145 [23JN]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H13002 [16NO]

———make child tax credit permanent and allow for adjustments for inflation (see H.R. 793), H919 [3FE]

———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 16), H28 [6JA]

———prevent pending tax increases and provide additional tax reductions to stimulate economic growth (see H.R. 301), H325 [14JA]

———provide an exclusion from gross income of long-term capital gains on property purchased before the end of 2009 (see H.R. 1632), H3704 [19MR]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H12141 [29OC]

———provide individual and corporate income tax relief, reduce the employee share of payroll taxes, and rescind unobligated stimulus funds (see H.R. 4100), H13467 [2DE]

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

———provide that the taxable income limit on the allowance for depletion shall not apply in 2008 to domestic marginal oil or gas wells (see H.R. 871), H1042 [4FE]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H1607 [13FE]

———remove cell phones from limitation on depreciation when used for personal purposes (see H.R. 3802), H11384 [14OC]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H10408 [30SE]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H196 [13JA]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3011), H9962 [24SE]

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

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H7705 [26JN]

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

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (see H.R. 155), H1159 [10FE]

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

Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H11790 [26OC]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H4064 [26MR]

Texas: commend efforts to reduce the number of uninsured individuals and encourage other States to adopt similar solutions (see H. Res. 64), H3056 [5MR]

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), H12288 [3NO]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: ensure any greenhouse gas emissions agreement would not harm the U.S. economy, require international inspections, or permit inequitable compliance (see H. Res. 945), H13520 [3DE]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H13069 [17NO]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit recommendations from being used to deny health insurance coverage of mammography services and other items or services (see H. Res. 971), H14981 [15DE]

University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 77), H1160 [10FE]

Veterans: issue veterans health care stamp (see H.R. 3942), H13002 [16NO]

Vietnam: call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists and respect Internet freedom (see H. Res. 672), H9492 [14SE]

Vietnamese Refugees Day: designate (see H. Res. 342), H4735 [23AP]

Weyrich, Paul M.: tribute (see H. Res. 151), H1158 [10FE]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H4580 [21AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see H.R. 347), H603 [27JA]

———tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 259), H4584 [21AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Res. 394), H5096 [4MY]

Space policy: anniversary of Moon landing, celebrate success of the U.S human space flight program, and recognize accomplishments of NASA's human space flight centers (see H. Con. Res. 117), H5096 [4MY]

Remarks

America Saves Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 180), H2641 [25FE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8423 [21JY]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 38), H3062 [6MR]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 64), consideration (H. Res. 976), H15000 [16DE]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), H2798 [25FE]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E383 [25FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H625 [28JA], H882, H885, H888, H892, H897 [3FE], H1198 [11FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H2864 [26FE]

Archeology: provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, H3281 [11MR]

Bellaire, TX: anniversary, E57 [9JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H3450 [17MR]

———deficit, H8065 [14JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), motion to go to conference, H4643 [22AP]

Continental Airlines, Inc.: anniversary (H. Res. 631), H8989 [29JY]

Credit: prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 1106), H3018 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3326), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 976), H15000 [16DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2018 [27JY], E2189 [8SE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H11404 [15OC]

Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (H.R. 2187), H5503 [13MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 553), H896, H897 [3FE]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), H12420 [5NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), H7183, H7210, H7211, H7212, H7213 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), conference report, H11404 [15OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1540 [23JN]

Dept. of HUD: require lenders to notify all mortgagors who qualify for the Hope for Homeowners Program, H3018 [5MR]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, H13036 [17NO]

———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (H.R. 738), H885 [3FE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), H7905, H7906 [9JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards for Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients (H.R. 1664), H4287, H4288 [1AP]

———require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance be used for debt reduction, H8207 [16JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1925 [24JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: designate certain wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national heritage areas, and authorize certain programs and activities (S. 22), H3281 [11MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1881 [22JY]

Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 976), H15000 [16DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E2167 [31JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), H8207, H8247, H8248, H8252 [16JY]

Foreign aid: multilateral assistance funding, H7905, H7906 [9JY]

Government: permit continued financing of Government operations (H.R. 4314), consideration (H. Res. 976), H15000 [16DE]

Harris County, TX: prohibit funding from FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund for the flood control district, H7210, H7211, H7212, H7213 [24JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8911 [28JY], H11814 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12227 [3NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12604 [7NO]

House Rules: open versus restrictive rules, H2864 [26FE]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (H. Res. 554), H15000 [16DE]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Three Brothers Bakery, E1112 [11MY]

Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers, H8207 [16JY]

NASA: funding, H6889 [16JN]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (H.R. 748), H882 [3FE]

National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (H. Res. 82), H888 [3FE]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 103), H892 [3FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H6666 [12JN]

Parliamentary inquiry, H7210 [24JN], H12601, H12602 [7NO]

SBA: prohibit funding for Florida Institute of Technology Activity Based Total Accountability project, H8247, H8248 [16JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H6961 [17JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6889 [16JN], H6961 [17JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1416 [15JN]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), H247 [14JA]

———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), Senate amendment, H967, H968 [4FE]

———require a waiting period for legal aliens before applying for State Children's Health Insurance Program assistance, H967, H968 [4FE]

Taxation: rates, H8207 [16JY]

———repeal estate tax, H13476 [3DE]

———retain estate tax with an immediate exemption increase and repeal new carryover basis rules (H.R. 4154), consideration (H. Res. 941), H13476 [3DE]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (H.R. 143), H880 [3FE]

Votes: position on missed, H9694 [17SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3701 [19MR], H4576 [21AP], H5472 [12MY], H9653 [16SE], H9996 [25SE], H11737 [23OC], H11788 [26OC]

Special order: granted, H918 [3FE]

Tributes

Kellner, Larry, E3043 [17DE]

Starck, Patricia L., E1155 [14MY]