BROUN, PAUL C. (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), H7816 [8JY], H7846 [9JY]

Dept. of Energy: provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (H.R. 3246), H9578, H9579 [16SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), H8709 [23JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), H8238 [16JY]

Power resources: enhance research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies (H.R. 3585), H11606 [22OC]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6809, H6810 [15JN], H6954, H6955 [17JN], H6991 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

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

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H1043 [4FE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 2842), H7147 [23JN]

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

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H6016 [21MY]

Amtrak: permit passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage (see H.R. 3789), H11516 [20OC]

Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H5892 [20MY]

Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security discretionary spending (see H.R. 377, 378, 381), H159 [9JA]

Armed Forces: anniversary of activation of Army Reserve Echo Co., 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam (see H. Con. Res. 199), H12365 [4NO]

———authorize taxpayers to designate a portion of tax payments to a National Military Family Relief Fund to assist families of members who are serving in, or have served in, Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 1175), H12288 [3NO]

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

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

———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), H10408 [30SE]

———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), H13068 [17NO]

———express gratitude for service of Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California (see H. Res. 891), H12456 [5NO]

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

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 1305), H2979 [4MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H3438 [16MR]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H4999 [29AP]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 270), H4915 [28AP]

———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 1864), H4396 [1AP]

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

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

Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN): tribute to Hannah Giles and James O'Keefe III, for investigation of fraudulent and illegal practices and misuse of taxpayer dollars (see H. Res. 809), H11299 [13OC]

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

Biblica (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 852), H11581 [21OC]

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

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

Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 708), H11869 [27OC]

Budget: cap discretionary spending, eliminate wasteful and duplicative agencies, reform entitlement programs, and reform the congressional earmark process (see H.R. 311), H88 [8JA]

———commit 4 percent of gross domestic product to a base defense budget (see H.J. Res. 23), H1519 [12FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H325 [14JA]

———reform Federal procedures, impose spending and deficit limits, and provide a sustainable fiscal future (see H.R. 3964), H12140 [29OC]

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

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 3131), H8708 [23JY]

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

Capital punishment: constitutional amendment to allow the death penalty for the rape of a child (see H.J. Res. 51), H5399 [7MY]

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

———display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 3477), H9277 [31JY]

———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6416 [9JN]

Census: allow mail carriers to serve in temporary enumerator positions in connection with the 2010 decennial census (see H.R. 3167), H8303 [16JY]

———require the questionnaire used in taking the decennial census to contain a checkbox or similar option so that respondents may indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3797), H11384 [14OC]

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), H12289 [3NO]

Climate: express importance of scientific protocols, data collection methods, and peer review standards for climate change research which are necessary to preclude future infringements on public trust (see H. Res. 954), H13628 (see H. Res. 954), H14372 [8DE]

Congress: prohibit passage of further massive spending initiatives for bailout purposes (see H. Res. 199), H3749 [23MR]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H442 [21JA]

Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9492 [14SE]

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: clarify applicability of certain provisions (see H.R. 1815), H9281 [31JY]

———exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H4064 [26MR]

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

Correctional institutions: permit targeted interference with mobile radio services within prison facilities (see H.R. 560), H1607 [13FE]

Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (see H.R. 1304), H2979 [4MR]

———ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (see H. Res. 473), H6156 [3JN]

———provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H1520 [12FE]

Credit: require borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages for single-family housing to make certain minimum downpayments and prohibit financing of closing costs under such mortgages (see H.R. 3706), H13355 [19NO]

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

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 2900), H7086 [19JN]

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

Dept. of Defense: allow sale of intact spent military small arms ammunition casings to domestic manufacturers of small arms ammunition that are approved under trade security controls (see H.R. 2193), H5712 [18MY]

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

———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 2712), H6744 [12JN] (see H.R. 2875), H7086 [19JN]

———prohibit presence in the U.S. of any alien formerly detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 1238), H3706 [19MR]

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

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S. (see H.R. 1012), H1517 [12FE]

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

———require State approval and Presidential notification and certification before transfer or release of individual currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in the U.S. (see H.R. 2294), H5582 [13MY]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: 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. 922), H13353 [19NO]

———transmit copy of intelligence assessment titled, ``Rightwing Extremism—Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment'' (see H. Res. 404), H5307 [6MY]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 195), H2874 [26FE]

Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations relative to Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H. Res. 911), H15504 [16DE]

———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H5664 [14MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 49), H922 [3FE]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H1607 [13FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.J. Res. 3), H196 [13JA]

———repeal effective date on limiting bonuses to executives of entities receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (see H.R. 1582), H3640 [18MR]

———require certain additional calculations to be included in the annual financial statement covering accounts and associated activities of the executive branch (see H.R. 943), H1157 [10FE]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see H.R. 3787), H11166 [8OC]

———improve outreach programs (see H.R. 32), H9999 [25SE]

———provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 2594), H6010 [21MY]

———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), H11740 [23OC]

———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), H3707 [19MR]

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), H11790 [26OC]

District of Columbia: clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 2608), H6011 [21MY]

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), H8185 [15JY]

———increase penalties for drug trafficking offenses relative to distribution of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine and distribution to and use of children, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2469), H8810 [24JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 1960), H4522 [2AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H382 [15JA]

Education: encourage teaching of U.S. Constitution to high school students in their senior year (see H. Res. 686), H9492 [14SE]

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), H8025 [13JY]

Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species (see H.R. 1054), H3146 [10MR]

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

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

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1247 [11FE]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H4251 [31MR]

Ethics in Government Act: modify financial disclosure filing requirements for certain employees of the Executive Office of the President (see H.R. 3613), H10520 [6OC]

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

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

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exclude certain small health care practices from Red Flag Guidelines (see H.R. 2345), H5483 [12MY]

———provide an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain small businesses (see H.R. 3763), H11165 [8OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H4250 [31MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 37), H2980 [4MR]

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), H2875 [26FE]

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

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H5400 [7MY]

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

———preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H3833 [24MR]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H6807 [15JN]

Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see H. Res. 409), H7086 [19JN]

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), H2872 [26FE]

Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum (see H. Res. 390), H5309 [6MY]

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

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H9281 [31JY]

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

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

Health: ensure no American is penalized for failing to purchase Government-mandated health coverage (see H. Res. 796), H11112 [7OC]

———improve access to emergency medical services and provide additional Medicare physician payments for such services (see H.R. 1188), H6904 [16JN]

———intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 877), H3706 [19MR]

———urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H8303 [16JY]

Heisman, John W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5484 [12MY]

Honduras: support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H9443 [10SE]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11582 [21OC]

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

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

———repeal ``Gephardt rule'' and require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 272), H3705 [19MR]

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

———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H5097 [4MY]

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

———require that rescission bills always be considered under open rules every year (see H. Res. 323), H4524 [2AP]

Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (see H. Res. 270), H3705 [19MR]

———recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see H.R. 3749), H11110 [7OC]

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

———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H5664 [14MY]

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

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]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 3129), H8586 [22JY]

Intermediate Space Challenge: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 411), H6307 [8JN]

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), H4915 [28AP]

———demand immediate disclosure of existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to Qom enrichment facility (see H. Res. 782), H10069 [29SE]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H6807 [15JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum and develop and maintain viable military options to prevent development or deployment of nuclear weapons capability (see H.R. 3832), H12142 [29OC]

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]

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

Johnson, Jimmie: tribute (see H. Res. 957), H15504 [16DE]

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), H8303 [16JY]

———secure smuggling routes on the U.S.-Mexico border and better prevent the smuggling of narcotics and weapons across the border (see H.R. 2083), H5308 [6MY]

Law enforcement officers: exempt certain officers from minimum sentencing requirements for using a firearm to commit a violent crime during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 866), H1042 [4FE]

Little Rock, AR: condemn murder of William A. (Andy) Long and wounding of Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center and offer condolences to the family of William A. (Andy) Long (see H. Res. 515), H6416 [9JN]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2886 [2MR]

Marine Corps: tribute to Toys for Tots Literacy Program (see H. Res. 232), H5064 [30AP]

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), H7706 [26JN]

———provide for a demonstration project on reimbursements for stabilization of emergency medical conditions by non-publicly owned or operated institutions for mental diseases (see H.R. 1415), H5485 [12MY]

———require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 1981), H5401 [7MY]

Medicare: provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 574), H4840 [27AP]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H13355 [19NO]

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

———restore State authority to waive the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals (see H.R. 2692), H6154 [3JN]

Members of Congress: deny automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 156), H325 [14JA]

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

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H5664 [14MY]

Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H6744 [12JN]

National Commission on American Recovery and Reinvestment: establish (see H.R. 4219), H13627 (see H.R. 4219), H14370 [8DE]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 117), H1044 [4FE]

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

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

National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 466), H5892 [20MY]

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

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

National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6155 [3JN]

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

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 727), H9492 [14SE]

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

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

OAS: withhold U.S. contributions if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation unless the President certifies Cuba has satisfied certain conditions (see H.R. 2687), H6154 [3JN]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4525 [2AP]

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

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3105 [9MR]

Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see H.R. 1431), H3337 [11MR]

———increase energy independence and job creation through safe energy production, alternative and renewable energy development, and conservation promotion for a cleaner environment (see H.R. 2846), H6742 [12JN]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (see H.R. 2300), H5397 [7MY] (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]

Public welfare programs: repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1277), H3056 [5MR]

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

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

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H1248 [11FE]

Schools: direct local educational agencies to release secondary school student information to military recruiters unless the student's parent provides written request against the release (see H.R. 1026), H1518 [12FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1050), H3835 [24MR]

SEC: reinstate uptick rule on short sales of securities (see H.R. 302), H3748 [23MR]

———reinstate uptick rule on short sales of securities and suspend application of mark-to-market accounting principles (see H.R. 1406), H4397 [1AP]

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

Social Security: establish a Social Security Surplus Protection Account in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and suspend investment of such funds until certain legislation is enacted (see H.R. 1712), H5582 [13MY]

———provide for reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised by reason of theft (see H.R. 2706), H6539 [10JN]

Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1712), H5582 [13MY]

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): observe anniversary of Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure and commend transition to Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure (see H. Con. Res. 109), H6016 [21MY]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 1206), H2872 [26FE]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9442 [10SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3402 [12MR]

Taxation: allow bad debt deduction to doctors to partially offset the cost of providing uncompensated care required under Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act amendments (see H.R. 1678), H4735 [23AP]

———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), H4130 [30MR]

———allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 2964), H11167 [8OC]

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

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

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

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H6266 [4JN]

———extend employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of Armed Forces (see H.R. 4042), H12586 [6NO]

———extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see H.R. 3773), H11166 [8OC]

———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 664), H1045 [4FE]

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

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

———provide a credit dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and allowed against Federal income tax for charitable contributions to certain education investment organizations (see H.R. 1833), H4395 [1AP]

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

———provide for deductibility of medical expenses by individuals (see H.R. 502), H323 [14JA]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 470), H382 [15JA]

———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 1763), H5667 [14MY]

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

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H6972 [17JN]

———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 240), H4397 [1AP]

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

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 2203), H6744 [12JN] (see H.R. 3011), H7248 [24JN]

———repeal inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits (see H.R. 1058), H1604 [13FE]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2632 [24FE]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H5062 [30AP]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H15503 [16DE]

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

———tax bona fide District of Columbia residents in the same manner as residents of U.S. possessions (see H.R. 1014), H1517 [12FE]

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

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

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H9442 [10SE]

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

U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 867), H12142 [29OC]

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

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

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

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

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H11868 [27OC]

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

Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5484 [12MY]

Veterans: exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 731), H1045 [4FE]

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

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

Western Wyoming Community College: anniversary (see H. Res. 696), H9443 [10SE]

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

World Hepatitis Day: observance (see H. Res. 466), H5892 [20MY]

World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 259), H4689 [22AP]

Year of the Safe Child: designate (see H. Res. 376), H8496 [21JY]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

———delay any presumption of death in connection with the kidnapping in Iraq or Afghanistan of a retired member to ensure the continued payment of the member's retired pay (see H.R. 2585), H6010 [21MY]

Courts: establish procedures for causes and claims relative to actions or decisions on leasing of Federal lands for exploration, development, production, or transmission of energy resources (see H.R. 3694), H10455 [1OC]

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

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

District of Columbia: disapprove city council approval of the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act (see H.J. Res. 54), H6012 [21MY]

Employment: make permanent the E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation (see H.R. 3676), H10407 [30SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 50), H5399 [7MY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3889), H11581 [21OC]

National Year of the Bible: designate (see H. Con. Res. 121), H5399 [7MY]

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

Schools: withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem in a language other than English (see H.R. 1621), H3703 [19MR]

Taxation: allow a credit for unreimbursed funeral expenses relative to a deceased indigent individual (see H.R. 3809), H11383 [14OC]

———provide individual and corporate income tax relief, reduce the employee share of payroll taxes, and rescind unobligated stimulus funds (see H.R. 4100), H13265 [18NO]

———waive penalty on early retirement distributions for certain unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3612), H9806 [22SE]

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

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

Motions

Dept. of Energy: provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (H.R. 3246), H9589 [16SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration (H. Res. 573), H7173 [24JN]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H7161 [24JN], H8046, H8057 [14JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H7009, H7015, H7017 [18JN]

Proposals

Amend H. Res. 669, consideration of H.R. 3288, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, to include Representative Broun's amendment on bike paths, H8592 [23JY]

Amend H. Res. 685, consideration of H.R. 3326, Dept. of Defense appropriations, to include Representative Broun's amendment to prohibit funding to standardize ground combat uniforms across military branches, H9062 [30JY]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H431, H432 [21JA]

———prohibit interference by the government with a woman's right to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy, H431 [21JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), H7816 [8JY]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H3430, H3432 [16MR], H3737 [23MR], H3796 [24MR], H5146, H5166 [5MY], H5574 [13MY], H5694 [18MY], H5881, H5882, H5885, H5888 [20MY], H6132, H6133 [3JN], H6159 [4JN], H6274 [8JN], H6339, H6398, H6399 [9JN], H7457 [26JN], H8060 [14JY], H8689 [23JY]

Alton, IL: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project (H.R. 2938), H8450 [21JY]

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, H3975 [25MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8445 [21JY], H13447 [2DE]

———require conference report to be available in an electronic form for at least 48 hours prior to approval, H1099 [10FE], H2817 [25FE]

AmeriCorps: recognize accomplishments of members and alumni and the contributions made to lives of the people of the U.S. (H. Res. 453), H6339 [9JN]

Animals: treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under certain regulations governing illegal trade or possession of wildlife (H.R. 80), H1619 [23FE]

Appropriations: eliminate unnecessary spending on projects that neither create jobs nor provide economic stimulus, H3059 [6MR]

———legislative process, H7171 [24JN], H7408 [25JN], H8359 [20JY], H8639 [23JY]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), H2815, H2816, H2817 [25FE]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), consideration (H. Res. 184), H2653 [25FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H564 [27JA], H769, H770 [28JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1278 [12FE], H1625 [23FE], H2815, H2816, H2817 [25FE], H3059 [6MR]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H1099 [10FE]

———prohibit funding for congressional earmarks for wasteful and parochial pork projects, H3149 [11MR]

Armed Forces: commend soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon, GA (H. Con. Res. 206), E2936 [10DE]

Augusta, GA: tribute to Divine Performing Arts (dance and music company), E604 [10MR]

BLS: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 30), H8375 [20JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2814 [25FE], H3294 [11MR], H3373 [12MR], H3735, H3737, H3738, H3739 [23MR], H3790, H3796 [24MR], H4019, H4020 [25MR]

———deficit, H769, H770 [28JA], H3432, H3433 [16MR], H3735 [23MR], H3762, H3796 [24MR], H4083 [30MR], H6132 [3JN], H8050 [14JY], H8366 [20JY], H12273 [3NO]

———reconciliation process, H4649 [22AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4381 [1AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), motion to instruct conferees, H4649 [22AP]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit funding for use of statistical sampling in the decennial census, H6955, H6956 [17JN]

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act: impact on facilities, H3743 [23MR]

Council on Environmental Quality: prohibit funding for certain positions, H8238, H8239 [16JY]

Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (H.R. 227), H66 [7JA]

Credit: prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 1106), consideration (H. Res. 205), H2993 [5MR]

Danielsville, GA: tribute to Madison County Rotary Club community service efforts, E2536 [14OC]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H3039, H3040 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7355 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), consideration (H. Res. 572), H7220 [24JN]

———F-22 aircraft program funding, H7220 [24JN]

———funding, H3739 [23MR]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), H9034 [29JY]

———national missile defense system funding, H5165 [5MY]

———national missile defense system funding through reductions in defense environmental cleanup funding, H7355 [25JN]

Dept. of Energy: freeze future advanced vehicle technologies funding, H9578 [16SE]

———limit funding for advanced vehicle technologies programs when funding for similar programs already exists and if Federal deficit exceeds a certain amount, H9589 [16SE]

———provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (H.R. 3246), H9578, H9579 [16SE]

———provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (H.R. 3246), motion to recommit, H9589 [16SE]

———require reports on the commercial and passenger advanced vehicle technology program, H9579 [16SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration (H. Res. 573), H7171 [24JN]

———provide for a privacy official within each component of the Dept. (H.R. 1617), H3762 [24MR]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 522), H6427 [10JN]

———require a response from the CIA before issusing a visa to an applicant when a Security Advisory Opinion has been requested, H6427 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), H7408 [25JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend executive branch authority to seize financial institutions, H4019, H4020 [25MR]

———improve authority of Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (S. 383), H3850 [25MR]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 3435), H9238 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot project to test feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of certain qualifying work-study activities (H.R. 1037), H8037 [14JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H8786 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3293), H8786 [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, H3975 [25MR]

———designate certain wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national heritage areas, and authorize certain programs and activities (S. 22), H3283 [11MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), H8639 [23JY]

Diseases: continue research into causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, commend those involved, and support designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month (H. Res. 69), H8453, H8454 [21JY]

———response to and preparation for potential H1N1 influenza pandemic, H5162, H5163, H5164, H5165, H5166 [5MY]

Economy: impact of tax cuts, H2814, H2815 [25FE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H3432, H3433 [16MR]

———provide stimulus for economic recovery, H1018, H1019 [4FE], H3039 [5MR], H5885, H5886 [20MY]

———regulation of U.S. financial markets, H4019, H4020 [25MR]

El Salvador: elections, E631 [11MR]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: provide an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain small businesses (H.R. 3763), H11468 [20OC]

FDA: funding, H7816 [8JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), H8238, H8239 [16JY]

Foreign Service: modernize (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 522), H6427 [10JN]

Forests: address public health and safety threat of catastrophic wildfire in California by expediting forest management projects on hazardous fuels reduction, forest restoration, and forest health (H.R. 2899), H8473 [21JY]

Geronimo (Apache Indian): anniversary of death (H. Res. 132), H1625 [23FE]

Health: establish health savings accounts for all citizens, H11577 [21OC]

———impact of Government regulations on health care costs, H2818 [25FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H3320 [11MR], H3743 [23MR], H4773, H4774 [27AP], H5694 [18MY], H5788 [19MY], H6401 [9JN], H7930, H7932 [9JY], H8000, H8001, H8002, H8003, H8004, H8005, H8006 [10JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8034, H8050, H8080, H8081, H8082, H8084, H8086, H8088, H8089, H8091, H8092 [14JY], H8190 [16JY], H8454, H8469, H8474 [21JY], H8571, H8572, H8573, H8574, H8575, H8576, H8577, H8578, H8579, H8581, H8583 [22JY], H8689 [23JY], H8713 [24JY], H8851 [27JY], H8893 [28JY], H9185, H9186, H9187, H9188, H9189, H9190 [30JY], H10441 [1OC], H11387 [15OC], H11566, H11567, H11568, H11572, H11574, H11575, H11576, H11577, H11578 [21OC], H11802 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), H11574 [21OC], H11802 [27OC], H12276 [3NO], H12592 [7NO], H13331 [19NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12227, H12273, H12274, H12275, H12276, H12277 [3NO], H12355, H12357, H12358, H12359, H12360, H12361 [4NO], H12368, H12441, H12450, H12451, H12452 [5NO], H12550 [6NO], H12592 [7NO], H13330, H13331 [19NO], H14884 [15DE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures impact on job creation, H8576, H8581 [22JY]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, H8571, H8572 [22JY], H12441 [5NO]

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), H9188, H9189, H9190 [30JY]

———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H11566, H11567 [21OC]

———require immigrants applying for Federal health care benefits to present documentation proving citizenship and identity, H9185 [30JY]

Health care professionals: address critical shortages of primary care physicians, H3743 [23MR]

Higher Education Act: amend (H.R. 3221), E2310 [17SE]

Home Safety Month: designate (H. Res. 543), H8060 [14JY]

Hoschton, GA: tribute, E619 [10MR]

House of Representatives: importance of bipartisanship, H5885, H5886 [20MY]

———legislative process, H8000 [10JY]

Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H1018, H1019 [4FE]

Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (H. Res. 270), H8370 [20JY]

Israel: support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip and condemn the end of the ceasefire by Hamas, H65 [7JA]

Journal: question of approval, H8359 [20JY]

Kent, Samuel B.: impeach (H. Res. 520), H7063 [19JN]

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 (H.R. 1409), H3737, H3738 [23MR]

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

Medicare: modify physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce, H11574, H11575 [21OC]

Mental health: provide for research on, and services for, individuals with postpartum depression and psychosis (H.R. 20), H4083 [30MR]

Motor vehicles: impact of partisanship on closure of dealerships, H6396 [9JN]

———provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles (H.R. 1622), H8366 [20JY]

NASA: recognize success and scientific contributions on anniversary of the landing of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity (H. Res. 67), H3292, H3294 [11MR]

National Climate Service: prohibit funding to establish or implement, H6954, H6955 [17JN]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (H.R. 2632), H8380 [20JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: convey certain submerged lands (H.R. 934), H8050 [14JY]

Nuclear energy: increase domestic production, H8450 [21JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H3735, H3737, H3738, H3739 [23MR], H3790 [24MR], H6396, H6399 [9JN], H8375 [20JY], H8469 [21JY], H8583 [22JY]

———Executive order to allow Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, H3332, H3333 [11MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish committee with responsibility to coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education activities and programs of all Federal agencies (H.R. 1709), H6274 [8JN]

Pakistan: authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (H.R. 1886), consideration (H. Res. 522), H6427 [10JN]

Parliamentary inquiry, H8014 [13JY]

Pi Day: designate (H. Res. 224), H3291 [11MR]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H5694 [18MY], H5881, H5882, H5885, H5888 [20MY], H6132, H6133 [3JN], H6159 [4JN], H6339, H6398, H6399 [9JN], H8050, H8060 [14JY], H8689 [23JY]

———create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), consideration (H. Res. 587), H7457 [26JN]

———enhance research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies (H.R. 3585), H11606, H11607 [22OC]

———freeze solar energy technologies funding, H11606, H11607 [22OC]

———increase energy independence and job creation through safe energy production, alternative and renewable energy development, and conservation promotion for a cleaner environment (H.R. 2846), H8088 [14JY], H8366 [20JY], H8450 [21JY]

———national energy policy, H5146 [5MY]

Public lands: permit the carrying of concealed firearms subject to State laws, H3975 [25MR]

Rabun County, GA: tribute to Rabun County Chamber of Commerce Veterans Day event, E2753 [9NO]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6340 [9JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6954, H6955, H6956 [17JN]

Sewage disposal: combined sewer and sanitary sewer overflow control grant program funding, H3373 [12MR]

Small business: provide support for small business concerns, H3294 [11MR]

Tallulah Falls, GA: anniversary of Tallulah Falls School, E923 [22AP]

Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), H3688 [19MR]

———provide individual and corporate income tax relief, reduce the employee share of payroll taxes, and rescind unobligated stimulus funds (H.R. 4100), H13447 [2DE]

———provide that penalties and interest will not be imposed on U.S. citizens (H.R. 735), H4021 [25MR]

———rates, H3432, H3433 [16MR], H3796 [24MR], H4381 [1AP]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H3485, H3486 [17MR]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period, H4021, H4023 [25MR]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (H.R. 143), H770 [28JA]

Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 352), consideration (H. Res. 108), H983 [4FE]

Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (H.R. 3611), H10440 [1OC]

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6173 [4JN]

Unemployment: rates, H6396, H6399 [9JN]

University of Georgia: tribute to women's gymnastics team (H. Res. 386), H5677 [18MY]

Veterans: prohibit discrimination and acts of reprisal against persons who receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed services (H.R. 466), H6288 [8JN]

Votes: position on missed, H6051 [2JN], H6125 [3JN], H13571, H13572, H13573, H13599 [8DE], E1444 [17JN], E1670 [8JY], E1700 [9JY], E2725 [5NO]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3373 [12MR]

William C. Tallent Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Knoxville, TN: designate (H.R. 402), H8038 [14JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1154 [10FE], H1516 [12FE], H1600 [13FE], H2832 [25FE], H3052 [5MR], H3103 [9MR], H3701 [19MR], H3832 [24MR], H5058 [30AP], H5710 [18MY], H6536 [10JN], H8097 [14JY], H8493 [21JY], H8871 [27JY], H10406 [30SE], H10452 [1OC], H10516 [6OC], H13463 [2DE]

Tributes

DeCrow, Justin M., H13323 [19NO]

Drew, Harley, E2021 [27JY]