GALLEGLY, ELTON (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H1024 [4FE]

Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H4 [6JA]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission, H8064 [14JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 2842), H12588 [6NO]

Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 3480), H9277 [31JY]

———ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H11711 [22OC]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H323 [14JA]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 156), H7838 [8JY]

Armed Forces: ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4088), H13521 [3DE]

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

———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H13629 (see H.R. 1177), H14372 [8DE]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 704), H1159 [10FE]

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]

Army Specialist Jeremiah Paul McCleery Post Office Building, Portola, CA: designate (see H.R. 3319), H8707 [23JY]

BLM: exempt any solar energy project on managed lands from an environmental impact statement requirement (see H.R. 964), H1158 [10FE]

Border Patrol: anniversary (see H. Res. 498), H6075 [2JN]

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

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 1588), H3640 [18MR]

California: honor first responders, express condolences to victims, mourn loss of firefighters Tedmund D. Hall and Arnaldo Quinones, and condemn act of arson relative to Southern California wildfires (see H. Res. 724), H9396 [9SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: accept a statue of Ronald Reagan from the people of California for placement (see H. Con. Res. 101), H4581 [21AP]

———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6807 [15JN] (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7722 [7JY]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1422), H3145 [10MR]

China: commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see H. Res. 156), H5486 [12MY]

Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 392), H325 [14JA]

Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (see H.R. 2480), H6015 [21MY]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3749 [23MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H7147 [23JN]

Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 22), H14877 [14DE]

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: clarify applicability of certain provisions (see H.R. 1815), H4249 [31MR]

Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H484 [22JA]

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]

———prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to individuals who lack a Social Security account number (see H.R. 1268), H2924 [3MR]

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

———protect children from sex offenders (see H.R. 2674), H6154 [3JN]

———protect youth from exploitation by adults using the Internet (see H.R. 1076), H3056 [5MR]

———provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 430), H161 [9JA]

Dams: further allocate and expand availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam (see H.R. 4349), H15499 [16DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (see H.R. 2476), H10520 [6OC]

Dept. of Defense: 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), H5582 [13MY]

Dept. of Education: establish the Grants for College Access and Completion Program (see H.R. 3259), H13467 [2DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H6076 [2JN]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H6076 [2JN]

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. 1499), H3835 [24MR]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit provision of assistance to any organization that has been indicted for a violation of a law relative to an election for Federal or State office (see H.R. 2715), H6263 [4JN]

Dept. of Justice: furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 920), H13353 [19NO]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H5397 [7MY]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: permit immediate repayment of direct capital investments received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2009), H5063 [30AP]

———require financial institutions receiving assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to report increases in new lending that are attributable to such assistance (see H.R. 387), H4915 [28AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (see H.R. 1016), H5892 [20MY]

———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), H779 [28JA]

———take responsibility for financing health benefits for disabled veterans and ensure policies do not discourage the purchase of health insurance by such veterans (see H. Res. 249), H3836 [24MR]

Diseases: establish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national screening program and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or polyps (see H.R. 1189), H4027 [25MR]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H9442 [10SE]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H6266 [4JN]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 57), H11299 [13OC]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see H.R. 2788), H12588 [6NO]

Drugs: increase penalties for drug trafficking offenses relative to distribution of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine and distribution to and use of children (see H.R. 2469), H5712 [18MY]

Eastern European countries: recognize anniversary of events leading to end of the Cold War, congratulate democratic progress, and support European Union and NATO membership of eligible countries (see H. Res. 892), H12589 [6NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see H.R. 85), H325 [14JA]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H11458 [15OC]

Education: stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 2710), H6263 [4JN]

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), H2980 [4MR]

Electric power: require electric utilities to notify electric consumers of the cost of emission allowances associated with the electricity delivered to such consumers (see H.R. 2353), H5483 [12MY]

Employment: make permanent the E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation (see H.R. 3676), H11167 [8OC]

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), H2603 [23FE]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H15503 [16DE]

Europe: take necessary steps to deploy missile defense system in Europe to help provide such a defense to U.S. allies in Europe while enhancing U.S. defenses against missile attacks (see H. Res. 319), H4523 [2AP] (see H. Res. 581), H7446 [25JN]

Executive Office of the President: require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 185), H11111 [7OC]

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

Federal Agency Program Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 1023), H2980 [4MR]

Federal firefighters: provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay (see H.R. 3243), H8302 [16JY]

Financial institutions: 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), H196 [13JA]

Financial Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 74), H382 [15JA]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H13266 [18NO]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H13266 [18NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for and participation in U.N. Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H382 [15JA]

———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), H1604 [13FE]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 252), H9397 [9SE]

———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), H5580 [13MY]

Forests: expand areas of Federal land on which hazardous fuel reduction projects may be conducted and add protection of infrastructure in rural communities (see H.R. 4233), H15504 [16DE]

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), H7741 [7JY]

FTC: revise ``do-not-call'' registry regulations to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls (see H.R. 116), H13266 [18NO]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Con. Res. 207), H12288 [3NO] (see H. Res. 496), H8009 [10JY]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H4915 [28AP]

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]

Greece: independence anniversary (see H.J. Res. 39), H3528 [17MR] (see H. Res. 273), H3705 [19MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman and review procedures available to obtain the return of abducted children (see H. Res. 125), H2632 [24FE]

Harvey, Paul: tribute (see H. Res. 223), H3338 [11MR]

Health: establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of health plans and make health coverage more affordable and accessible (see H.R. 2360), H6155 [3JN]

———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), H2632 [24FE]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan (see H. Con. Res. 169), H9057 [29JY]

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

Honduras: support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (see H. Res. 749), H11740 [23OC]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H9343 [8SE]

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

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H11111 [7OC]

Immigration: enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (see H.R. 98), H1080 [9FE]

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

———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), H1247 [11FE]

———require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 19), H780 [28JA]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see H.R. 1467), H3399 [12MR]

Intelligence services: tribute to members of the U.S. intelligence community whose efforts have protected America from a terrorist attack for the past eight years (see H. Res. 497), H6075 [2JN]

Intermediate Space Challenge: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 411), H6416 [9JN]

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), H9056 [29JY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [12MY]

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]

———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]

Italy: express condolences to the citizens and support for Italian Government in aftermath of devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region (see H. Res. 430), H5713 [18MY]

Johnny Grant Hollywood Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2760), H6415 [9JN]

Jordan: anniversary of relations with U.S. and accession to the throne of King Abdullah II (see H. Res. 833), H12198 [2NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H5308 [6MY]

———urge the granting of clemency to Laura Ling and Euna Lee and support efforts to secure their release (see H. Res. 555), H8708 [23JY]

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

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H6015 [21MY]

Lim Poon Lee Post Office, San Francisco, CA: designate (see H.R. 3119), H7947 [9JY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H5401 [7MY]

Los Angeles Lakers (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 566), H7085 [19JN]

Madagascar: condemn illegal extraction of natural resources (see H. Res. 839), H11740 [23OC]

Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H15499 [16DE]

Medicaid: allow States to permit certain eligible individuals who have extremely high annual lifelong orphan drug costs to continue on Medicaid notwithstanding increased income (see H.R. 1441), H6415 [9JN]

Medicare: repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H2632 [24FE]

Middle East: condemn continuing violations of religious freedom (see H. Res. 840), H13267 [18NO]

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

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H8303 [16JY]

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

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 438), H5666 [14MY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H14877 [14DE]

National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Month: designate (see H. Res. 536), H6904 [16JN]

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

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see H.R. 2632), H8026 [13JY]

National Link Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 191), H3438 [16MR]

National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6267 [4JN]

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 84), H5063 [30AP]

NATO: commend role in trans-Atlantic peace and articulate a vision and strategy for the future (see H. Res. 152), H1158 [10FE]

Nuclear energy: authorize use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel (see H.R. 3385), H9055 [29JY]

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

Oakland, CA: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Res. 290), H4130 [30MR]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4064 [26MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 47), H163 [9JA]

Poland: recognize anniversary of Soviet and Nazi invasion, strengthen NATO and European Union alliances, and honor historic ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 715), H10409 [30SE]

Postal Service: allow payment of share of contributions for annuitants' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund (see H.R. 22), H4582 [21AP]

Power resources: 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]

Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 89), H4129 [30MR]

Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H9492 [14SE]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H5096 [4MY]

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 641), H8496 [21JY]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the U.S. (see H.R. 515), H1045 [4FE]

Reagan, Ronald: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3341), H8809 [24JY]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H7947 [9JY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1618), H8009 [10JY]

Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H14827 [11DE]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 87), H4398 [1AP]

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

Senate: constitutional amendment on elections to fill Senate vacancies (see H.J. Res. 21), H2836 [25FE]

Senior citizens: support goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability (see H. Con. Res. 59), H7024 [18JN]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H9491 [14SE]

———reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 688), H923 [3FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H69 [7JA]

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]

Tariff: ethanol (see H.R. 2956), H7022 [18JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for volunteer members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2601), H6011 [21MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1203), H3706 [19MR]

———encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 705), H601 [27JA]

———ensure that all taxpayers have the ability to deduct State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 379), H603 [27JA]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H9730 [17SE]

———extend the first-time homebuyer credit for Armed Services members serving outside the U.S. (see H.R. 2562), H6415 [9JN]

———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H4397 [1AP]

———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H6014 [21MY]

———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 664), H3146 [10MR]

———make permanent the credit for increasing research activities (see H.R. 783), H779 [28JA]

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

———provide an exclusion from the gross estate for certain farmlands and lands subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 3524), H13267 [18NO]

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

———provide that certain net capital gain of individuals 65 or over shall not be subject to tax (see H.R. 396), H160 [9JA]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1083), H9442 [10SE]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H325 [14JA]

———waive recapture of the first-time homebuyer credit for an Armed Forces member who sells the home because they are transferred, deployed overseas, or required to reside in Government quarters (see H.R. 2398), H10457 [1OC]

Thatcher, Margaret: tribute (see H. Res. 378), H4999 [29AP]

Tisdale, Wayman L.: tribute (see H. Res. 469), H6156 [3JN]

Tower of Hope (organization): commend efforts to provide assistance dogs to wounded veterans and support goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day (see H. Res. 291), H8357 [17JY]

Transportation: support goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths (see H. Con. Res. 74), H9900 [23SE]

Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 2935), H9900 [23SE]

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H380 [15JA]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H7086 [19JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see H.R. 1467), H3399 [12MR]

University of California, Irvine: tribute to men's volleyball team (see H. Res. 567), H10458 [1OC]

University of Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 514), H6265 [4JN]

Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5582 [13MY]

Veterans: allow individuals eligible for Post-9/11 educational assistance enrolled in an institute of higher education in a State that charges fees in lieu of tuition to use amounts payable for such fees (see H.R. 2474), H5790 [19MY]

———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), H922 [3FE]

VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H6013 [21MY]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 2393), H6015 [21MY]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H4915 [28AP]

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), H922 [3FE]

Zimbabwe: recognize threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in Zimbabwe (see H. Res. 238), H3707 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

California: raise ceiling on Federal share of cost of the Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project (see H.R. 2522), H5891 [20MY]

Education: expand grant programs for gifted and talented students (see H.R. 2036), H4686 [22AP]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: extend and increase the authority for the ombudsman under such compensation program (see H.R. 134), H32 [6JA]

Federal aid programs: require those applying for, and renewing, State Children's Health Insurance Program and trade adjustment benefits to present documentation proving citizenship and identity (see H.R. 141), H33 [6JA]

FRS: provide that certain Regulation Z amendments to prohibit unfair, abusive, or deceptive home mortgage lending practices and restrict other mortgage practices shall take effect (see H.R. 514), H324 [14JA]

Housing: treat income changes due to welfare program requirements for section 8 subsidy recipients similarly to changes for families residing in public housing or tenant-based assistance recipients (see H.R. 3897), H11581 [21OC]

Immigration: change certain requirements relative to a sponsor's affidavit of support for an alien (see H.R. 127), H32 [6JA]

———eliminate exceptions to the prohibition on adjustment of status of aliens who are unlawfully present or who accept unauthorized employment (see H.R. 125), H32 [6JA]

———limit citizenship at birth, merely by birth in the U.S., to persons with citizen or legal resident mothers (see H.R. 126), H32 [6JA]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign-issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 139), H33 [6JA]

———require Federal contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 138), H33 [6JA]

———strengthen criminal penalties for certain violations (see H.R. 128), H32 [6JA]

———withhold a portion of Federal highway construction and maintenance funds from States that issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants (see H.R. 140), H33 [6JA]

IRS: notify the Dept. of Homeland Security of employer returns showing the employment of unauthorized employees, require the termination of such employees, and allow employees to contest the information (see H.R. 142), H33 [6JA]

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), H32 [6JA]

Los Padres National Forest: convey certain lands (see H.R. 129), H32 [6JA]

———eliminate private inholdings through a land exchange with the United Water Conservation District (see H.R. 130), H32 [6JA]

Privacy: establish additional reporting requirements to enhance the detection of identity theft (see H.R. 123), H32 [6JA]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H32 [6JA]

Social Security: provide that individuals and appropriate authorities are notified by SSA of evidence of misuse of account numbers of such individuals (see H.R. 133), H32 [6JA]

———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), H32 [6JA]

———restrict totalization agreements between the U.S. and other countries and prohibit crediting of earnings from employment in U.S. by aliens not lawfully employed (see H.R. 132), H32 [6JA]

Ventura County, CA: provide compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (see H.R. 136), H32 [6JA]

Remarks

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish battlefield acquisition grant program to acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (H.R. 146), Senate amendments, H3983 [25MR]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E394 [25FE]

California: control of water release from Piru Creek, H3983 [25MR]

———raise ceiling on Federal share of cost of the Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project (H.R. 2522), H9757 [22SE]

———raise ceiling on Federal share of cost of the Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project (H.R. 2522), earmark declaration, E2306 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2067 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1922 [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, H3983 [25MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1925 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1767 [14JY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12961 [7NO]

Huber, Robert O.: Ventura County, CA, Bar Association Ben E. Nordman Public Services Award recipient, E2883 [3DE]

Israel: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 111), H5076 [4MY]

Los Padres National Forest: convey certain lands (H.R. 129), H8057 [14JY]

Moorpark, CA: tribute to Moorpark High School academic decathlon team, E1150 [14MY]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (H.R. 1208), E1093 [7MY]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (H.R. 131), H3086 [9MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1520 [23JN]

Simi Valley, CA: tribute, E2496 [8OC]

Tampa, FL: tribute to 307th Bombardment Group reunion, E987 [27AP]

Votes: position on missed, E1400 [12JN]

Witman, Frank: Simi Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Stratheam Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E166 [28JA]

Tributes

Broome, John S., E917 [21AP]

Connors, Brad, E489 [26FE]

DeWees, Dick, E2168 [31JY]

Esseff, George and Rosemary, E1139 [13MY]

Husband, Craig, E1312 [4JN]

Pedi, Jewel, E162 [28JA]

Rogge, Richard, E916 [21AP]

Rufener, Ken, E208 [4FE]

Stanley, Christie, E566 [5MR]

Takasugi, Nao, E2892 [3DE]

Woodward, John, Jr., E823 [31MR]