FRANK, BARNEY (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Addresses

Offshore Mariners Wives' Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award Presentation to Raymond and Richard Canastra: Jim Kendall, E2549 [15OC]

Amendments

Business and industry: provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and prevent perverse incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions (H.R. 3269), H9225, H9226 [31JY]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), H5018 [30AP]

———reform and provide accountability for mortgage practices, establish licensing and registration requirements for mortgage originators, and provide certain minimum standards for mortgage loans (H.R. 1728), H5344, H5350, H5369 [7MY]

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), H4295, H4296 [1AP]

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), H345 [15JA], H408 [21JA]

Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H14650, H14714 [10DE]

Articles and editorials

Are There Obamashares in Your Future?, S6876 [22JN]

Barney Frank, Car Czar, S6240 [8JN]

Barney Frank, Car Guy and Green Guy. So He Pressures GM, S6756 [18JN]

Big Fish in Marine Science, Jack Spillane, SouthCoasttoday.com (Internet site), E32 [7JA]

CEOs Openly Oppose Push for Say-on-Pay by Shareholders, Del Jones, USA Today, H9223 [31JY]

Cut the Military Budget—II, H3036 [5MR]

Department of Defense Report Details Raynham Soldier's Heroism, Jessica Scarpati, Taunton (MA) Daily Gazette, E2037 [28JY]

Fannie, Freddie To Suffer Under New Rule, Frank Says, James Tyson, H2857 [26FE]

Hamas's Bloody Hands, Richard Cohen, Washington (DC) Post, E984 [27AP]

He Could Not Leave a Comrade Behind, Bryan Bender, Boston (MA) Globe, E2215-E2217 [9SE]

HUD Chief Calls Aid on Mortgages a Failure, Dina ElBoghdady, Washington (DC) Post, H362 [15JA]

It's No Time To Stop This Train, Alan S. Blinder, New York (NY) Times, E1197 [19MY]

Jet Even the Military Doesn't Want, Lawrence Korb and Krisila Benson, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, E1816 [16JY]

Leadership and Panics, Wall Street Journal, H417 [21JA]

Luntz Shapes GOP Messages on Health Care, Drew Armstrong, Congressional Quarterly (publication), E1138 [13MY]

Oxley Hits Back at Ideologues, Greg Farrell, Financial Times (British publication), H4500 [2AP]

Private Sector Loans, Not Fannie or Freddie, Triggered Crisis, David Goldstein and Kevin G. Hall, H4499 [2AP]

Renters Across America Need More Help From Congress, Ed Koch and Robert Weiner, New York (NY) Daily News, E2048 [28JY]

Sarbox for Housing—How To Restrict Lending to the Poor for Years To Come, H2857 [26FE]

TARP—Frank's Bill Underscores Weaknesses of This Bailout Program, David C. John, Heritage.org (Internet site), H416 [21JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2648), H6807 [15JN]

American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H4526 [2AP]

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), H12457 [5NO]

———issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H5712 [18MY]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H1248 [11FE]

Ann-Marie Blute Post Office, Shrewsbury, MA: designate (see H.R. 4017), H12364 [4NO]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (see H.R. 1), H525 [26JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 39), H7740 [7JY]

Armed Forces: allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 569), H486 [22JA]

———allow members to sue the U.S. for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 1478), H6307 [8JN]

———authorize members to designate anyone as the person authorized to direct disposition of the remains of the member if the member dies while on active duty (see H.R. 1633), H6266 [4JN]

———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 1283), H2924 [3MR]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H12141 [29OC]

———improve diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former members and expand Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs telehealth and telemental health programs (see H.R. 667), H493 [23JA]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H4840 [27AP]

———prohibit increase of members serving in Afghanistan (see H.R. 3699), H14446 [9DE]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H1248 [11FE]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 270), H1520 [12FE]

———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), H601 [27JA]

———require mental health screenings for members deployed in connection with a contingency operation (see H.R. 2058), H8303 [16JY]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 2567), H6009 [21MY]

Aung San Suu Kyi: call for release by Burmese Government, hold tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, restore democracy and freedoms, and recognize human rights for Burmese citizens (see H. Res. 898), H14827 [11DE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 225), H68 [7JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 83), H1080 [9FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 56), H7024 [18JN]

CERCLA: modify provisions on liability associated with a release or threatened release of recycled oil (see H.R. 3052), H7445 [25JN]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see H. Res. 538), H6973 [17JN]

Children and youth: provide additional resources for efforts of community coalitions, health care providers, parents, and others to prevent and reduce underage drinking (see H.R. 1028), H4840 [27AP]

———provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1064), H2926 [3MR]

———update the national school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals to conform to current nutrition science (see H.R. 1324), H4525 [2AP]

China: support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (see H. Res. 877), H12141 [29OC]

———urge release of incarcerated democratic activist Liu Xiaobo (see H. Con. Res. 151), H9343 [8SE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 36), H923 [3FE]

Citizenship: exempt certain elderly persons from English language and government and history knowledge requirements for naturalization, and permit others to take the examinations in other languages (see H.R. 3604), H9729 [17SE]

Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (see H.R. 2480), H8185 [15JY]

Coastal Zone Management Act: establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 2548), H6008 [21MY]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1751), H7086 [19JN]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3528 [17MR]

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1020), H5892 [20MY] (see H.R. 1237), H11111 [7OC]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1866), H4518 [2AP]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 22), H603 [27JA]

Correctional institutions: provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1429), H3528 [17MR]

Courts: enhance retirement benefits of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2850), H6743 [12JN]

———provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 984), H1247 [11FE]

Credit: increase maximum mortgage loan limits for FHA multi-family housing projects with elevators and for extremely high-cost areas (see H.R. 3527), H9279 [31JY]

———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]

———prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 1106), H2601 [23FE]

———prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H15500 [16DE]

———provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications (see H.R. 788), H875 [2FE]

———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 627), H484 [22JA]

———reform and provide accountability for mortgage practices, establish licensing and registration requirements for mortgage originators, and provide certain minimum standards for mortgage loans (see H.R. 1728), H4061 [26MR]

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections (see H.R. 3639), H9961 [24SE]

Crime: prohibit use of interstate commerce for suicide promotion (see H.R. 853), H8873 [27JY]

———provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (see H.R. 1913), H4520 [2AP]

Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 2272), H5306 [6MY]

———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 874), H4129 [30MR] (see H.R. 1528), H6744 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: permit refinancing of certain guaranteed loans under the Rural Housing Service (see H.R. 2034), H4686 [22AP]

Dept. of Defense: submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan (see H.R. 2404), H5713 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: allow State and local educational agencies and schools to make greater use of positive behavior supports and other early intervening services (see H.R. 2597), H7023 [18JN]

———award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 1526), H12588 [6NO]

———award grants to local educational agencies to improve college enrollment (see H.R. 2579), H8356 [17JY]

———establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2377), H11581 [21OC]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 4123), H13352 [19NO]

———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H9807 [22SE]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H3527 [17MR]

———establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 2891), H8303 [16JY]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H13466 [2DE]

———improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3212), H8586 [22JY]

———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2906), H7086 [19JN]

———make grants to eligible States to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see H.R. 2730), H6264 [4JN]

———provide for osteoporosis and related bone disease education, research, and surveillance (see H.R. 3856), H13387 [1DE]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H1521 [12FE]

———publish physical activity guidelines for the general public (see H.R. 3851), H15504 [16DE]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H10520 [6OC]

———revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2531), H5891 [20MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Gulf Coast Civic Works Commission (see H.R. 2269), H9670 [16SE]

———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 3116), H11167 [8OC]

Dept. of HUD: authorize appropriations for Rural Housing and Economic Development Program (see H.R. 3210), H8099 [14JY]

———extend existing and expiring agreements under the Moving to Work program (see H.R. 1099), H1606 [13FE]

———improve Operating Fund for public housing (see H.R. 1048), H1519 [12FE]

———reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians (see H.R. 709), H601 [27JA]

Dept. of Justice: improve defendants' payment of restitution to crime victims and unpaid judgements owed to the U.S. and provide for equitable retirement treatment of assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 4091), H13068 [17NO]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H6619 [11JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish the Office of Public Finance to make available Federal reinsurance for insurers of tax-exempt municipal bonds (see H.R. 2589), H6010 [21MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H6619 [11JN]

———establish a presumption of service connection for veterans with certain cancers who served in Vietnam and were exposed to certain herbicide agents (see H.R. 3491), H9277 [31JY]

———establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H4582 [21AP]

———exclude monetary benefits paid to veterans by States and municipalities from consideration as income for pension benefits (see H.R. 3485), H12198 [2NO]

———expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 1211), H3642 [18MR]

———include certain active duty service in the Reserve components as qualifying service for purposes of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3554), H13355 [19NO]

———increase educational assistance for certain veterans pursuing a program of education offered through distance learning (see H.R. 950), H11515 [20OC]

———make certain improvements in benefits laws (see H.R. 3949), H12043 [28OC]

———provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (see H.R. 1016), H2980 [4MR]

———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), H6266 [4JN]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H5401 [7MY]

———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 1410), H6014 [21MY]

———provide debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect forests and coral reefs and associated coastal marine ecosystems (see H.R. 52), H4734 [23AP]

———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see H.R. 4405), H15501 [16DE]

Disabled: help individuals with functional impairments to pay for services and supports needed to maximize independence and choices about community participation, education, and employment (see H.R. 1721), H6307 [8JN]

Disasters: ensure availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events (see H.R. 2555), H6009 [21MY]

Diseases: address the lack of adequate housing as a barrier to effective HIV prevention, treatment, and care, and commit to providing adequate funding for developing housing as a response to the AIDS pandemic (see H. Con. Res. 137), H6075 [2JN]

———continue research into causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, commend those involved, and support designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month (see H. Res. 69), H1046 [4FE]

———coordinate Federal research efforts on, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see H.R. 1570), H9807 [22SE]

———establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 2112), H6539 [10JN]

———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 1230), H2873 [26FE]

———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), H4251 [31MR]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H9730 [17SE]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H9282 [31JY]

———identify causes and cure, expand data collection, and study access to and quality of care for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see H.R. 930), H9342 [8SE]

———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]

———prevent, treat, and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups relative to diabetes (see H.R. 1995), H5667 [14MY]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H2873 [26FE]

———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 2413), H6904 [16JN]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H7022 [18JN]

———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H6267 [4JN]

Drugs: address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see H.R. 3245), H9207 [30JY]

———concentrate Federal resources aimed at the prosecution of drug offenses on major offenses (see H.R. 1466), H4130 [30MR]

———provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 3939), H11868 [27OC]

———target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see H.R. 265), H4999 [29AP]

Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1240), H3146 [10MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1102), H1606 [13FE]

———establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 1380), H4525 [2AP]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 2460), H5711 [18MY]

———provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program (see H.R. 1723), H4584 [21AP]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H5169 [5MY]

Executive departments: congressional disapproval of rule submitted by the Depts. of the Interior and Commerce relative to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act (see H.J. Res. 18), H923 [3FE]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see H.R. 981), H5063 [30AP]

Families and domestic relations: support efforts of States to provide partial or full wage replacement for parents and other employees to spend time with a new infant or adopted child (see H.R. 2339), H13467 [2DE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow employees to take parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and clarify leave may be used for medical needs or to assist elderly relatives (see H.R. 824), H921 [3FE]

———allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2132), H4913 [28AP]

———eliminate an hours of service requirement for benefits (see H.R. 389), H160 [9JA]

FCC: establish broadband policy and conduct public broadband summits to assess competition, consumer protection, and consumer choice issues relating to broadband Internet access services (see H.R. 3458), H13467 [2DE]

———implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 1147), H2981 [4MR]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1256), H3146 [10MR]

Federal Deposit Insurance Act: provide for deposit restricted qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 3599), H9729 [17SE] (see H.R. 4178), H13466 [2DE]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see H.R. 1507), H9730 [17SE]

———make unused sick leave creditable under the Federal Employees' Retirement System (see H.R. 958), H1607 [13FE]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2517), H6077 [2JN]

———provide coverage of acupuncturist services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 646), H485 [22JA]

———require health benefits coverage for infertility treatment (see H.R. 697), H1248 [11FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1549), H3525 [17MR]

Federal Reserve Act: provide for lending authority for certain securities purchases (see H.R. 2551), H6008 [21MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1310), H2979 [4MR]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 3139), H7945 [9JY]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions and holding companies to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (see H.R. 2529), H8356 [17JY]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H6744 [12JN]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 1584), H3640 [18MR]

Fish and Wildlife Act: establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft (see H.R. 3381), H9055 [29JY]

Food: extend food labeling requirements to enable customers to make informed choices about nutritional content of standard menu items in large chain restaurants (see H.R. 2426), H6307 [8JN]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 875), H3706 [19MR]

Foreign aid: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (see H.R. 3077), H13002 [16NO]

———develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to further promote global development (see H.R. 2139), H7086 [19JN]

———restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H780 [28JA]

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), H3527 [17MR]

Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see H.R. 3692), H10455 [1OC]

Franklin, John Hope: tribute (see H. Res. 301), H4251 [31MR] (see H. Res. 320), H4523 [2AP]

FTC: review volume usage service plans of major broadband Internet service providers to ensure that such plans are fairly based on cost (see H.R. 2902), H7147 [23JN]

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), H1608 [13FE]

Hawaii: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 593), H8101 [14JY]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 615), H11713 [22OC]

Health: achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services and reform organization of primary care delivery through Community Health Center and National Health Service Corps programs expansion (see H.R. 1296), H2978 [4MR]

———ensure health care needs of women and all individuals are met (see H. Con. Res. 48), H6744 [12JN]

———expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions, and improve access to women's health care (see H.R. 463), H194 [13JA]

———integrate long-term care strategies into a comprehensive health care reform agenda (see H. Res. 271), H3705 [19MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H780 [28JA]

———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 179), H922 [3FE]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 873), H4251 [31MR]

———require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 2137), H4914 [28AP]

Health care facilities: recognize value, benefits, and importance of community health centers (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6973 [17JN]

Health care professionals: increase number of primary care physicians and primary care providers and improve patient access to primary care services (see H.R. 2350), H7023 [18JN]

Hillel—The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life: recognize contributions to college campus communities (see H. Res. 493), H6075 [2JN]

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), H7947 [9JY]

Homeless Assistance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1877), H4518 [2AP]

Honduras: condemn coup d'etat, call for return of duly elected President, suspend nonhumanitarian assistance, ensure fair elections, and support mediation by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias (see H. Res. 630), H9999 [25SE]

Housing: protect property and security of homeowners facing foreclosure proceedings (see H.R. 1231), H2874 [26FE]

———train public housing residents as home health aides and in home-based health services to provide such services to certain elderly or disabled public or federally-assisted housing residents (see H.R. 4224), H13627 (see H.R. 4224), H14371 [8DE]

Housing Act: preserve rural multifamily housing assistance (see H.R. 2876), H6806 [15JN]

Hunger: address global hunger and improve food security through development and implementation of a comprehensive governmentwide global hunger reduction strategy (see H.R. 2817), H9491 [14SE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3710), H10456 [1OC]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1024), H1517 [12FE]

———reform (see H.R. 4321), H14981 [15DE]

———reform detention procedures (see H.R. 1215), H9899 [23SE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: promote family unity (see H.R. 2709), H6263 [4JN]

———restore certain provisions relative to the definition of aggravated felony (see H.R. 938), H14446 [9DE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1102), H1606 [13FE]

———permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (see H.R. 2740), H8873 [27JY]

Insurance: cover screening mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for women over 40 and for women at high risk for breast cancer if diagnostic mammography is covered (see H.R. 995), H1247 [11FE]

———establish standards for health insurance forms, quality, fair marketing, and honesty in out-of-network coverage, improve transparency and accountability, and establish Federal Office of Health Insurance Oversight (see H.R. 2427), H5713 [18MY]

———extend maximum continuation coverage period for individuals involuntarily terminated and eligibility period and maximum assistance period for premium assistance under COBRA (see H.R. 3930), H13629 (see H.R. 3930), H14372 [8DE]

———extend temporarily the period of COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 3966), H13629 (see H.R. 3966), H14372 [8DE]

———impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans (see H.R. 1085), H2875 [26FE]

———improve prescription drug coverage under Medicare and private health insurance (see H.R. 3799), H13387 [1DE]

———prohibit pre-existing condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (see H.R. 1558), H4525 [2AP]

———require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1691), H3834 [24MR]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1339), H4688 [22AP]

———streamline regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance (see H.R. 2571), H6009 [21MY]

International Criminal Court: commend for issuing a warrant for arrest of Sudanese President Omar H.A. al-Bashir and express hope that this will be a step towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region (see H. Res. 241), H6807 [15JN]

Investments: ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and review the municipal bond insurance industry (see H.R. 2549), H6008 [21MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see H. Res. 175), H2875 [26FE]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H12197 [2NO]

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), H12457 [5NO]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 364), H4839 [27AP]

King, Lawrence: condemn murder and encourage efforts to address bullying, harassment, and discrimination on school campuses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1520 [12FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 1409), H3144 [10MR]

``Laramie Project—10 Years Later'': tribute to participants in epilogue to play in remembrance of Matthew Shepard (see H. Res. 777), H9962 [24SE]

Marine mammals: establish a research program to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter (see H.R. 556), H6266 [4JN]

———promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H8873 [27JY]

Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H5667 [14MY]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1670), H4027 [25MR]

———restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics (see H.R. 398), H1520 [12FE]

Medicare: cover hearing aids and auditory rehabilitation services (see H.R. 504), H323 [14JA]

———deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 684), H525 [26JA]

———eliminate disparities in breast cancer treatment through development of a uniform set of treatment performance measures for a quality reporting system and value-based purchasing system (see H.R. 2279), H11868 [27OC]

———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grant programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1844), H6807 [15JN]

———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 1894), H13386 [1DE]

———include costs incurred by certain agencies, health centers, or drug assistance programs toward the out-of-pocket threshold of the prescription drug program (see H.R. 2777), H6414 [9JN]

———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 1708), H4251 [31MR]

———provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 1927), H4584 [21AP]

———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 1458), H4397 [1AP]

———provide coverage for the shingles vaccine (see H.R. 1038), H1518 [12FE]

———provide coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 646), H485 [22JA]

———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H9207 [30JY]

———provide payment to hospitals for costs of expanded advanced practice nurse training programs (see H.R. 3185), H13467 [2DE]

———reimburse certain midwife services (see H.R. 1101), H2603 [23FE]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H11516 [20OC]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H5096 [4MY]

———restore payments for home oxygen therapy through the beneficiary's period of medical need (see H.R. 2373), H6267 [4JN]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H6415 [9JN]

Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H13352 [19NO]

Minute Man National Historical Park: anniversary (see H. Res. 599), H8303 [16JY]

Mitchell, George J.: support appointment as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace (see H. Res. 130), H1045 [4FE]

Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H6415 [9JN]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 14), H1046 [4FE]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 35), H1080 [9FE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H8025 [13JY]

National Affordable Housing Act: improve program for supportive housing for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 1675), H3748 [23MR]

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 910), H13267 [18NO]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H6539 [10JN]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 178), H3056 [5MR]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 793), H11168 [8OC]

National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 104), H1045 [4FE]

National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 757), H9738 [21SE]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 92), H4397 [1AP]

National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 710), H9280 [31JY]

National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 2521), H5891 [20MY]

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 16), H9962 [24SE]

National Link Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 191), H4251 [31MR]

National Memory Screening Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 910), H13267 [18NO]

National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 787), H10408 [30SE]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 192), H4916 [28AP]

National Nutrition Month: designate (see H. Res. 274), H4526 [2AP]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3589), H11167 [8OC]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 727), H11299 [13OC]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 168), H11740 [23OC]

National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 700), H11168 [8OC]

National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 367), H5064 [30AP]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 211), H3055 [5MR]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H325 [14JA]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2213), H6904 [16JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of Stonewall gay-rights riots (see H. Res. 433), H5581 [13MY]

Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 278), H14744 [10DE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H4916 [28AP]

Oceans: develop and coordinate interagency ocean acidification research and monitoring plan and establish ocean acidification program within NOAA (see H.R. 14), H1080 [9FE]

Olympic Day: observance (see H. Res. 538), H6973 [17JN]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: include certain nongovernmental and volunteer firefighters, ground and air ambulance crew members, and first responders for certain benefits (see H.R. 2485), H14982 [15DE]

Pakistan: authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (see H.R. 1886), H5401 [7MY]

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

Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): recognize as the leading cause of death and disability of children and young adults and endorse the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H. Con. Res. 198), H13521 [3DE]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 158), H34 [6JA] (see H.R. 1826), H11167 [8OC]

Political ethics: prohibit an authorized campaign committee of a Member of Congress from accepting contributions from any entity for which the candidate sought a congressional earmark (see H.R. 2038), H8586 [22JY]

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), H3078 [6MR]

———modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 658), H9206 [30JY]

Poverty: provide for an improved method to measure poverty to enable a better assessment of the effects of certain programs (see H.R. 2909), H9207 [30JY]

Power resources: encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing and other buildings, and create sustainable communities (see H.R. 2336), H5399 [7MY]

———prohibit issuance of oil or natural gas leases in any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary or in Georges Bank fishing area (see H.R. 790), H875 [2FE]

Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 89), H4841 [27AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: promote congressional and public awareness, understanding, and political accountability of Presidential signing statements (see H.R. 149), H5062 [30AP]

Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 1523), H13354 [19NO]

Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1925), H4521 [2AP]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, train new land managers, and promote public service (see H.R. 1612), H6619 [11JN]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for certain electric utilities (see H.R. 890), H3402 [12MR]

———establish an energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas distributors (see H.R. 889), H6014 [21MY]

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

———inspect highway tunnels (see H.R. 2232), H5095 [4MY]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H5168 [5MY]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H7251 [24JN]

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

Securities Exchange Act: require registration of municipal financial advisers (see H.R. 2550), H6008 [21MY]

Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 2006), H14827 [11DE]

Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels (see H.R. 3888), H11580 [21OC]

Social Security: provide for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as disability (see H.R. 4054), H12587 [6NO]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H1159 [10FE]

———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 678), H923 [3FE]

South America: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Argentina (see H. Res. 174), H3105 [9MR]

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), H12365 [4NO]

SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H9342 [8SE]

Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H12365 [4NO]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3642 [18MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for taxes paid on earnings reinvested and lost in a fraudulent investment scheme (see H.R. 1389), H3706 [19MR]

———establish a Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive tax payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 2085), H14446 [9DE]

———establish a temporary surtax to offset the costs of the Afghanistan war (see H.R. 4130), H13352 [19NO]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H3642 [18MR]

———exclude certain severance payments from gross income (see H.R. 154), H493 [23JA]

———exclude from gross income discharges of student loans the repayment of which is income contingent or income based (see H.R. 2492), H9282 [31JY]

———exclude from income amounts received from certain unlawful discrimination claims and allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards from such claims (see H.R. 3035), H13521 [3DE]

———expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 3586), H14446 [9DE]

———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see H.R. 1677), H3833 [24MR]

———make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 891), H1043 [4FE]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H10457 [1OC]

———permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 3227), H14827 [11DE]

———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H6972 [17JN]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H14877 [14DE]

———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. 2268), H5306 [6MY]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H8960 [28JY]

———strengthen the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 536), H1159 [10FE]

Television: permit retransmission of signals of local television broadcast stations in an adjacent underserved county (see H.R. 3216), H8099 [14JY]

Tiller, George: condemn murder, express condolences to family, and reject intolerance and the use of violence as a response to a difference in beliefs (see H. Res. 505), H6265 [4JN]

Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H6904 [16JN]

———prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H2603 [23FE]

———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), H9057 [29JY]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance personnel system (see H.R. 1881), H9056 [29JY]

Truth in Lending Act: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 3904), H11711 [22OC]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 236), H3338 [11MR]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: honor sacrifice of Stephen T. Johns, acknowledge relationship between African Americans and Jewish Americans, and encourage cooperation to combat hate-related violence (see H. Con. Res. 154), H7147 [23JN]

U.S. Housing Act: reform housing choice voucher program under section 8 (see H.R. 3045), H7445 [25JN]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H8026 [13JY]

Veterans: clarify meaning of ``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-connection of disabilities (see H.R. 952), H2926 [3MR]

———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. 333), H2980 [4MR]

———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 403), H3748 [23MR]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 2894), H6902 [16JN]

———secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see H.R. 3335), H8809 [24JY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H11516 [20OC]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 234), H3749 [23MR]

White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 1869), H5485 [12MY]

Wildlife: prevent introduction and establishment of nonnative invasive wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal health (see H.R. 669), H1080 [9FE]

Williams, Serena: tribute (see H. Res. 720), H9280 [31JY]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1032), H1518 [12FE]

———protect breastfeeding by new mothers, provide performance standards for breast pumps, and provide tax incentives to encourage breastfeeding (see H.R. 2819), H6617 [11JN]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H6015 [21MY]

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act: minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (see H.R. 3042), H8009 [10JY]

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), H4524 [2AP]

Zamora y Diaz, Pedro P.: tribute (see H. Res. 308), H4251 [31MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: permit sharing of confidential supervisory information with foreign auditor oversight bodies (see H.R. 3346), H8872 [27JY]

———provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and prevent perverse incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions (see H.R. 3269), H8494 [21JY]

Committee on Financial Services (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 131), H1045 [4FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Agency: establish (see H.R. 3126), H7836 [8JY]

Dept. of HUD: improve the Hope for Homeowners Program (see H.R. 787), H875 [2FE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide preservation and interpretation assistance for resources associated with the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in Massachusetts (see H.R. 4137), H13352 [19NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: allocate Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for relief of homeowners and neighborhoods (see H.R. 3068), H7703 [26JN]

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (see H.R. 384), H159 [9JA]

———use amounts made available under the Troubled Asset Relief Program for relief for homeowners and affordable rental housing (see H.R. 3766), H11165 [8OC]

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), H2923 [3MR]

Drugs: allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 2835), H6618 [11JN]

———eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use (see H.R. 2943), H7022 [18JN]

Economy: monitor and oversee stability of the financial system, strengthen supervision for large, interconnected financial firms to prevent failure, and minimize impact of failing institutions (see H.R. 3996), H12287 [3NO]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (see H.R. 4173), H13465 [2DE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 2981), H7084 [19JN] (see H.R. 3017), H7249 [24JN]

English language: require accreditation of training programs (see H.R. 2361), H5484 [12MY]

Financial institutions: make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage (see H.R. 786), H875 [2FE]

———promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements (see H.R. 703), H601 [27JA]

Gambling: delay compliance date for certain regulations relative to prohibition on funding of unlawful Internet gambling (see H.R. 2266), H5306 [6MY]

———provide for Dept. of the Treasury licensing of Internet gambling, consumer protections, and enforcement of the tax code (see H.R. 2267), H5306 [6MY]

Green, Paul: relief (see H.R. 2341), H5400 [7MY]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 3295), H8585 [22JY]

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), H3053 [5MR]

Medicare: limit penalty for late enrollment under part B and exclude periods of COBRA and retiree coverage from such late enrollment penalty (see H.R. 2235), H5096 [4MY]

Securities: regulate over-the-counter derivatives markets (see H.R. 3795), H11297 [13OC]

Social Security: restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2145), H4914 [28AP]

Tariff: synthetic filament yarns (see H.R. 3769), H11165 [8OC]

———untwisted filament yarns (see H.R. 3768), H11165 [8OC]

Taxation: exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services (see H.R. 2208), H5061 [30AP]

U.S.-Canada Transboundary Resource Sharing Understanding: consider as international agreement for Fishery Conservation and Management Act purposes (see H.R. 4369), H15500 [16DE]

Veterans: provide for the eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in national cemeteries (see H.R. 761), H778 [28JA]

Biographies

Charlton, Lee V., E278 [13FE]

Letters

Credit CARD Technical Corrections Act: Dan Mica, Credit Union National Association, H11258 [13OC]

———Deborah Matz, National Credit Union Administration, H11258 [13OC]

Exempt from compensation standards community banks receiving less than a certain amount of Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance: Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bank Association, H4299 [1AP]

FDIC borrowing authority: Sheila C. Bair, FDIC, H3022 [5MR]

Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H11263 [13OC]

Helping Families Save Their Homes Act: B. Dan Berger, National Association of Federal Credit Unions, H5761 [19MY]

———Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), H5761 [19MY]

———Charles McMillan, National Association of REALTORS, H2854 [26FE], H5762 [19MY]

———Dan Mica, Credit Union National Association, H5761 [19MY]

———David P. Sloan, AARP, H2855 [26FE]

———Floyd E. Stoner, American Bankers Association, H5761 [19MY]

———Frank Keating, American Council of Life Insurers, H2854 [26FE]

———Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, H2855 [26FE]

Housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises regulation reform: by, H4504 [2AP]

Insurance Information Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H14440 [9DE]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H14440 [9DE]

Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H14925 [15DE]

Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act: by, Commmittee on Financial Services (House), H5532 [13MY]

Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5348 [7MY]

———Charles McMillan, National Association of REALTORS, H5186 [6MY]

———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5348 [7MY]

Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H9363 [9SE]

Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H9365 [9SE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H14441 [9DE]

———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H14440 [9DE]

Motions

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), H5832 [20MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H8901 [28JY]

Bass, Karen: tribute (H. Res. 49), H5765 [19MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4441, H4442 [2AP]

Business and industry: clarify requirement relative to publicly traded companies establishing internal financial operations controls and obtaining an outside audit to validate soundness, H14724 [10DE]

———prohibit regulations requiring the recovery of incentive based executive compensation, H9225, H9226 [31JY]

———provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and prevent perverse incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions (H.R. 3269), H9213, H9215, H9217, H9218, H9219, H9220, H9221, H9223, H9225, H9226, H9229, H9230, H9232, H9233 [31JY]

———provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and prevent perverse incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions (H.R. 3269), motion to recommit, H9242 [31JY]

———require disclosure of persons or organizations funding activities to influence shareholders votes, H9242 [31JY]

Canastra, Raymond: Offshore Mariners Wives' Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E2549 [15OC]

Canastra, Richard: Offshore Mariners Wives' Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E2549 [15OC]

Charlton, Lee V.: Bridgewater State College Martin Luther King, Jr., Distinguished Service Award recipient, E278 [13FE]

China: investigate effects of drywall imports on foreclosures and availability of property insurance for homes where defective drywall imports are present, H5363 [7MY]

Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc. (CAN-DO): tribute, E633 [11MR]

Commodity Exchange Act: provide for regulation of energy derivatives, H7647 [26JN]

Community Reinvestment Act: impact, H4498, H4500, H4501, H4502, H4506 [2AP]

Congressional Progressive Caucus: budget priorities, H4441, H4442 [2AP]

Consumer Financial Protection Agency: provide authority to issue regulations for reverse mortgage transactions, H14759 [11DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Council: establish, H14773 [11DE]

Credit: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises, H14793, H14794 [11DE]

———prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 1106), H2854, H2856, H2860 [26FE], H3018, H3022 [5MR]

———prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 1106), motion to recommit, H3022 [5MR]

———prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability (S. 896), H5740, H5760, H5762 [19MY]

———prevent provision of mortgage foreclosure assistance if borrowers misrepresented or lied about their income when applying for the mortgage or lenders failed to follow proper underwriting standards, H3022 [5MR]

———prohibit steering of mortgage loans, H5349 [7MY]

———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), H5018, H5019, H5024, H5033 [30AP]

———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), Senate amendment, H5823, H5833, H5838, H5839 [20MY]

———reform and provide accountability for mortgage practices, establish licensing and registration requirements for mortgage originators, and provide certain minimum standards for mortgage loans (H.R. 1728), H5186 [6MY], H5347, H5348, H5349, H5351, H5352, H5353, H5357, H5358, H5363 [7MY]

———reform and provide accountability for mortgage practices, establish licensing and registration requirements for mortgage originators, and provide certain minimum standards for mortgage loans (H.R. 1728), consideration (H. Res. 400), H5176, H5177, H5178 [6MY]

———reform and provide accountability for mortgage practices, establish licensing and registration requirements for mortgage originators, and provide certain minimum standards for mortgage loans (H.R. 1728), consideration (H. Res. 406), H5319 [7MY]

———reform and provide accountability for mortgage practices, establish licensing and registration requirements for mortgage originators, and provide certain minimum standards for mortgage loans (H.R. 1728), corrections in engrossment, H5371 [7MY]

———reform and provide accountability for mortgage practices, establish licensing and registration requirements for mortgage originators, and provide certain minimum standards for mortgage loans (H.R. 1728), motion to recommit, H5369 [7MY]

———require minimum 6-month period for a promotional rate for credit cards before the standard rate may be increased, H5033 [30AP]

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections (H.R. 3639), H12307, H12311, H12312, H12315, H12316 [4NO]

———establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections (H.R. 3639), motion to recommit, H12321 [4NO]

———freeze interest rate increases on existing credit card balances until effective date for various consumer protections, H12316 [4NO]

———FRS certification of feasibility of implementation of necessary regulations by an earlier effective date, H12321 [4NO]

Credit cards: clarify that reductions to interest rates can be implemented immediately, H12311, H12312 [4NO]

———prevent closure of accounts due to imposition of new fees from negatively impacting credit score, H12315 [4NO]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H10479, H10480 [6OC]

———provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (H.R. 1913), H4952, H4953 [29AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), consideration (H. Res. 572), H7218 [24JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), motion to instruct conferees, H10479, H10480 [6OC]

———F-22 aircraft program funding, H7218 [24JN], E1816 [16JY]

Dept. of HUD: improve the Hope for Homeowners Program, H5762 [19MY]

———prohibit funding for the public housing community service requirement, H8651 [23JY]

———prohibit HOPE VI Program funding, H8640 [23JY]

———prohibit legal assistance or housing counseling grant funding to an organization that has been or employs individuals convicted of Federal election law violations, H5351, H5352 [7MY]

———require lenders to notify all mortgagors who qualify for the Hope for Homeowners Program, H3018 [5MR]

———require transparency and accountability for organizations receiving Federal funds to provide foreclosure legal assistance or housing counseling, H5369 [7MY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), H7906, H7907, H7908 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), motion to recommit, H7915 [9JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: broaden the oversight powers of the Troubled Asset Relief Program Inspector General, H410 [21JA]

———clarify that compensation is money paid, property transferred, or services rendered whether payable before, during, or after employment relative to Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients, H4307, H4308 [1AP]

———clarify use of Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance funds for business meetings, events, and incentive travel, H4289 [1AP]

———develop a timetable for repayment of Troubled Asset Relief Program funds, H416 [21JA]

———disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (H.J. Res. 3), H447, H449, H450, H452, H453, H458, H460, H461, H464 [22JA]

———ensure companies will not be subject to compensation standards as a result of doing business with Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients, H4304 [1AP]

———exempt from compensation standards community banks receiving less than a certain amount of Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance, H4299, H4300 [1AP]

———exempt from proposed compensation standards institutions that received Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance prior to enactment of such standards, H4301, H4302 [1AP]

———exempt Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients from compensation standards once a repayment agreement has been reached, H4303 [1AP]

———facilitate the auction of assets owned by financial institutions receiving assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to determine the value and expedite the sale of such assets, H359, H360 [15JA]

———permit use of the Troubled Asset Relief Program funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation activities, H284 [14JA]

———prohibit Troubled Asset Relief Program fund recipients from outsourcing new customer service or call center jobs to foreign companies, H408 [21JA]

———prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards for Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients (H.R. 1664), H4288, H4289, H4290, H4292, H4293, H4296, H4297, H4298, H4299, H4300, H4301, H4302, H4303, H4304, H4305, H4307, H4308 [1AP]

———provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation for Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients, H4305 [1AP]

———recoup bonus payments made by American International Group, Inc. (AIG) to employees and prevent Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients from making excessive compensation (H. Con. Res. 76), H3665, H3666, H3667, H3670, H3671, H3672 [19MR]

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), H282, H284, H285, H286, H287, H288, H289, H292, H294, H295, H296 [14JA], H348, H349, H350, H351, H353, H355, H356, H358, H359, H360, H361, H364 [15JA], H408, H410, H412 [21JA]

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), consideration (H. Res. 62), H330, H331, H334 [15JA]

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), corrections in engrossment, H419 [21JA]

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), motion to recommit, H414, H416 [21JA]

———repeal authority to delegate an observer to attend meetings of the boards of directors of institutions assisted by the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H358, H359 [15JA]

———repeal Troubled Asset Relief Program and apply remainder of funds to deficit reduction, H14801 [11DE]

———require any Troubled Asset Relief Program assisted institution to make periodic reports on use of the assistance and make the reports available on the Internet, H408 [21JA]

———require financial institutions receiving assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to impose a foreclosure moratorium until new loan modifications are implemented, H356 [15JA]

———require immediate collection of information from Troubled Asset Relief Program fund recipients and conduct analysis on use of the assistance, H412 [21JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make certain improvements in benefits laws (H.R. 3949), H12158 [2NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), H8640, H8651 [23JY]

Dungy, Tony: tribute (H. Res. 70), H5765 [19MY]

Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, H285 [14JA]

———comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, E1197 [19MY]

———making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H15460 [16DE]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H14419, H14421, H14424, H14425, H14431, H14435, H14438, H14440 [9DE], H14675, H14678, H14679, H14709, H14712, H14713, H14714, H14715, H14716, H14722, H14723, H14724, H14728, H14734, H14736, H14737, H14738 [10DE], H14748, H14751, H14752, H14759, H14761, H14773, H14793, H14794, H14796 [11DE]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), consideration (H. Res. 956), H14412 [9DE]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), motion to recommit, H14801 [11DE]

———regulation of U.S. financial markets, H4498 [2AP]

Eximbank: anniversary, E257 [12FE]

FDIC: clarify discretionary authority of secured credit, H14679 [10DE]

———increase borrowing authority, H3022 [5MR]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 3139), H8973, H8974, H8975 [29JY]

Financial institutions: clarify definition of ``major swap participant'' in order to protect end users who do not pose a systemic risk, H14713, H14714 [10DE]

———clarify financing for Systemic Dissolution Fund comes exclusively from financial industry assets, H14761 [11DE]

———exempt nondepository captive finance companies from standards set for depository insititutions, H14431 [9DE]

———grant CFTC and SEC authority to set a margin or collateral requirement for swaps and security-based swaps involving end users, H14715, H14716 [10DE]

———limit financial institutions and major swap participants to certain ownership percentage in derivatives clearing organizations, H14712 [10DE]

———require mortgage lenders participating in Making Home Affordable Program to report monthly to the Dept. of the Treasury, H14723 [10DE]

———return a sense of fairness and accountability to the deposit insurance premium assessment process, H14793 [11DE]

Financial Services Oversight Council: application of systemic risk and assessment factors in regulation of U.S. financial markets, H14675 [10DE]

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

Foxborough, MA: tribute to Foxborough High School jazz ensemble, E222 [9FE]

FRS: conduct review of consumer credit plans and regulations, H5018, H5019 [30AP]

———establish regulations that would allow estate administrators to resolve outstanding credit balances in a timely manner, H5024 [30AP]

———require disclosure of detailed information regarding the mortgage-backed securities purchase program, H364 [15JA]

Gartrell, Steven: Newton, MA, Housing and Community Development program Yes in My Back Yard (YIMBY) Award recipient, E633 [11MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12306 [4NO], H12844 [7NO]

———provide health insurance education and outreach, in coordination with the SBA, to hard-to-reach communities, H12844 [7NO]

House of Representatives: impact of partisanship, E1138 [13MY]

———importance of bipartisanship, H4507 [2AP]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H15, H16 [6JA]

Housing: eliminate additional funding for the HOPE for Homeowners loan program, H361 [15JA]

———improve section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to help meet the housing needs of low-income families, E2048 [28JY]

———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H4498, H4500, H4501, H4502, H4506 [2AP], H5187 [6MY]

———require notice to consumers when a mortgage loan has been sold, transferred, or assigned to a third party, H5349 [7MY]

IMF: prohibit funding for the Dept. of the Treasury to negotiate an agreement in contravention of certain laws, H7907, H7908 [9JY]

Investments: ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and review the municipal bond insurance industry, H286 [14JA]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (H.R. 1327), H11191, H11192, H11194, H11195 [13OC]

Israel: 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, E983 [27AP]

Monti, Jared C.: Dept. of Defense Medal of Honor award recipient, E2037 [28JY]

Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act: require the FRS to certify provisions of such Act would not reduce availability or increase the price of credit for qualified mortgages, H5357, H5358 [7MY]

Motor vehicles: allow automobile rental industry to finance debt secured by car fleets as well as with unsecured commercial paper, H287 [14JA]

———exempt auto dealers from regulation by Consumer Financial Protection Agency, H14751 [11DE]

NeighborWorks America (organization): foreclosure rescue scam awareness funding, H5353 [7MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H361, H363 [15JA], H408 [21JA], H4301 [1AP], H9233 [31JY], H14726 [10DE]

Point of order, H360, H361 [15JA], H414 [21JA], H4301 [1AP]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7647 [26JN]

Rothschild, Brian J.: New Bedford (MA) Standard-Times SouthCoast Man of the Year award recipient, E32 [7JA]

SEC: delegate regulation of investment advisers to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, H14748 [11DE]

———limit liability of credit rating organizations, H14728 [10DE]

———restore definition of NRSRO from ``Nationally Registered Statistical Rating Organization'' to ``Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization'', H14752 [11DE]

Securities: amend securities laws to clarify and expand the definition of certain persons under those laws (H.R. 2623), H8975, H8976 [29JY]

Small business: provide support for small business concerns, H289 [14JA]

Taxation: include loans for recreational vehicles when providing incentives to consumers and lenders for the purchase of a passenger vehicle, H292 [14JA]

———provide financing for automobile dealer floor plan loans, H292 [14JA]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period, H414 [21JA]

Troubled Asset Relief Program: establish an online database to enable citizens to monitor the usage and distribution of funds, H353 [15JA]

Truth in Lending Act: technical correction (H.R. 3606), H11257, H11258 [13OC]

Veterans: provide for the eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in national cemeteries, H12158 [2NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1154 [10FE]

Tribute, H5292 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Norton, MA: efforts to keep open General Motors Corp., distribution center, S6239 [8JN]

Reports filed

Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 111-236), H9204 [30JY]

Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 627) (H. Rept. 111-88), H4838 [27AP]

Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3639) (H. Rept. 111-314), H11790 [26OC]

Hope for Homeowners Program Improvement: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 787) (H. Rept. 111-12), H1156 [10FE]

Make Permanent the Temporary Increase in Deposit Insurance Coverage: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 786) (H. Rept. 111-18), H2600 [23FE]

Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1728) (H. Rept. 111-94), H5095 [4MY]

Presidential Transmittal of Information Relative to Communications With and Financial Assistance Provided to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Res. 591)) (H. Rept. 111-231), H8808 [24JY]

Prohibit Unreasonable and Excessive Compensation and Compensation Not Based on Performance Standards for Troubled Asset Relief Program Assistance Recipients: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1664) (H. Rept. 111-64), H4128 [30MR]

Provide a Safe Harbor for Mortgage Servicers Who Engage in Specified Mortgage Loan Modifications: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 788) (H. Rept. 111-13), H1156 [10FE]

Section 8 Voucher Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3045) (H. Rept. 111-277), H10407 [30SE]

Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (S. 383) (H. Rept. 111-41), H3702 [19MR]

Transmittal of Documents on Break-Up of, Additional Assistance, and Payment of Executive Bonuses to American International Group, Inc. (AIG): Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Res. 251) (H. Rept. 111-84), H4731 [23AP]

Rules

Committee on Financial Services (House), H1131-H1134 [10FE]

Tributes

Connelly, Tom, E2625 [23OC]

Cuffe, Paul, E108 [16JA]

Kassler, Mary Kelligrew, E589 [9MR]

Kennedy, Edward M., H10047 [29SE]

Monti, Jared C., E2215 [9SE]

Roussos, Nick, E924 [22AP]

Shea, Corey, H12158 [2NO]