GINGREY, PHIL (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

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

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6810 [15JN]

Small Business Act: improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12105 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

What Happened to Medical Charity of Years Past? Cecil Toole, Marietta (GA) Daily Journal, E2143 [31JY]

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]

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

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

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 679), H9283 [31JY]

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

———rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H8873 [27JY]

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H5096 [4MY]

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

Armed Forces: award Atomic Veterans Service Medal to members exposed to ionizing radiation from the testing of nuclear weapons or under other circumstances (see H.R. 2553), H6008 [21MY]

———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 (see H. Res. 977), H15502 [16DE]

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

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

———ensure every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience (see H.R. 268), H7250 [24JN]

———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), H9807 [22SE]

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

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

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H3527 [17MR]

———prohibit the unauthorized use of names and images of members (see H.R. 2304), H5893 [20MY]

———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 1864), H5000 [29AP]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 704), H6538 [10JN]

———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), H923 [3FE]

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]

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act: eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 4408), H15508 [23DE]

Barry M. Goldwater (U.S.S.): designate a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (see H. Con. Res. 83), H4063 [26MR]

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

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

Boy Scouts of America Day: designate (see H. Res. 356), H4733 [23AP]

Bradford, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 60), H603 [27JA]

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), H36 [6JA]

———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-as-you-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1814), H4525 [2AP]

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

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

———make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 3131), 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: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6539 [10JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 39), H196 [13JA]

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

Colorado Springs, CO: recognize as official site of the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial (see H. Con. Res. 161), H11516 [20OC]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see H.R. 1802), H5485 [12MY]

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 201), H11457 [15OC]

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

Congress: prohibit passage of further massive spending initiatives for bailout purposes (see H. Res. 199), H2874 [26FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H9730 [17SE]

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

———exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H4130 [30MR]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H4688 [22AP]

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

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

Corps of Engineers: establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees at administered lands and waters (see H.R. 1473), H3400 [12MR]

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

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1103), H14982 [15DE]

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

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

Credit: preserve consumer choice and access to credit and enhance consumer disclosures (see H.R. 2327), H5398 [7MY]

———prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to individuals who lack a Social Security account number (see H.R. 1268), H5063 [30AP]

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

———provide for the use of information in the National Directory of New Hires in enforcing sex offender registration laws (see H.R. 1750), H4062 [26MR]

———provide penalties for hate crimes against members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2677), H6154 [3JN]

de Veuster, Damien: canonization (see H. Res. 786), H10458 [1OC]

Decade of Vision: designate (see H. Res. 366), H5893 [20MY]

Dept. of Commerce: reduce matching requirement for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program participants (see H.R. 4393), H15501 [16DE]

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), H11299 [13OC]

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

———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 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 HHS: establish the Tobacco Harm Reduction Center (see H.R. 1261), H2923 [3MR]

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

———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H6744 [12JN]

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

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3527 [17MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: permit immediate repayment of direct capital investments received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2009), H4841 [27AP]

———provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 1242), H3642 [18MR]

———pursue every legal means to stay or recoup certain incentive bonus payments made by American International Group, Inc. (AIG) to employees and require approval of such payments (see H.R. 1577), H3706 [19MR]

———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), H8873 [27JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand access to hospital care for veterans in major disaster areas (see H.R. 1075), H8495 [21JY]

———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), H8809 [24JY]

———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]

———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), H7146 [23JN]

Diseases: 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), H7706 [26JN]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H13520 [3DE]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H4915 [28AP]

District of Columbia: clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 2608), H11384 [14OC]

———disapprove city council approval of the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act (see H.J. Res. 54), H7024 [18JN]

———provide for retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 1015), H1607 [13FE]

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

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

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), H7837 [8JY]

Electric power: require electric utilities to notify electric consumers of the cost of emission allowances associated with the electricity delivered to such consumers (see H.R. 2353), H7023 [18JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: make any local educational agency receiving funds under part A of title I or public charter school eligible for a Troops to Teachers participant (see H.R. 1313), H6076 [2JN]

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

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2632 [24FE]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H160 [9JA]

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. 581), H9731 [17SE]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit funding for salaries or expenses of any task force or council established by the President and headed by an unconfirmed official or adviser (see H.R. 3226), H9397 [9SE]

———provide a sunset date for unconfirmed officials and advisers, require their Senate confirmation, and prohibit funding for any associated salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3569), H9671 [16SE]

———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), H8586 [22JY]

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] (see H.J. Res. 50), H5399 [7MY]

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

———prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 3924), H12142 [29OC]

Federal agencies and departments: repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 1063), H1604 [13FE]

Federal Agency Program Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 1023), H1517 [12FE]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H3748 [23MR]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 1620), H4064 [26MR]

———preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H5892 [20MY]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H5485 [12MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 47), H5061 [30AP]

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

Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H8357 [17JY]

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), H4130 [30MR]

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), H9442 [10SE]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 513), H6265 [4JN]

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), H9671 [16SE]

Government regulations: provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions (see H.R. 3174), H8008 [10JY]

Harvey, Paul: tribute (see H. Res. 223), H3146 [10MR]

Health: ensure no American is penalized for failing to purchase Government-mandated health coverage (see H. Res. 796), H11384 [14OC]

———improve access to emergency medical services and provide additional Medicare physician payments for such services (see H.R. 1188), H5485 [12MY]

———provide a refundable tax credit for medical costs, expand access to health insurance coverage through individual membership associations (IMAs), and assist in the establishment of high risk pools (see H.R. 3218), H8100 [14JY]

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3400), H9204 [30JY]

———reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, expand child health care insurance coverage through tax fairness, and provide for a health care Federalism initiative (see H.R. 464), H194 [13JA]

———recognize orthopedic industry for innovation in providing devices that relieve pain of, and restore mobility to, members of Armed Forces, veterans, and patients from all walks of life (see H. Res. 577), H8810 [24JY]

———urge Members 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), H8010 [10JY]

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

Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: anniversary of production of Louisville Slugger baseball bat (see H. Res. 314), H4916 [28AP]

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

Honduras: support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (see H. Res. 749), H9730 [17SE]

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

House of Representatives: constitutional amendment on basing apportionment on number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 11), H11714 [22OC]

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

House Rules: continue application of certain procedures applicable to Medicare funding (see H.R. 2321), H5398 [7MY]

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

———provide for transparency in the committee amendment process (see H. Res. 835), H11791 [26OC]

———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 all committees post recorded votes on their web sites within 48 hours (see H. Res. 874), H12198 [2NO]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H10458 [1OC]

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

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), H6744 [12JN]

———improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 1199), H2926 [3MR]

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

Indonesia: condemn bombings in Jakarta hotels, express condolences for victims, and support efforts to prosecute attacks and combat terrorism (see H. Res. 675), H8707 [23JY]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see H.R. 1327), H9056 [29JY]

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

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H8810 [24JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5097 [4MY]

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: expand boundary and redesignate as a national historical park (see H.R. 1471), H3400 [12MR]

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]

Kentucky: tribute to volunteers for efforts in responding to ice storm (see H. Res. 214), H3642 [18MR]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H5582 [13MY]

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

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

Medicaid: require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 1981), H5063 [30AP]

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

———ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price (see H.R. 1392), H3835 [24MR]

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

———permit eligible seniors to elect to receive vouchers for health savings accounts and/or premiums for high deductible health insurance plan and suspend certain late enrollment penalties (see H.R. 1118), H4397 [1AP]

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

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

Memorial Day: urge all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit national cemeteries, memorials, and markers (see H. Res. 360), H4733 [23AP]

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

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H7086 [19JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 349), H5064 [30AP]

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

National Eye Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 366), H5893 [20MY]

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

National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 940), H13386 [1DE]

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 Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 247), H3438 [16MR]

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

NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 2797), H7251 [24JN]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H5000 [29AP]

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]

Pouillon, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 759), H11112 [7OC]

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), H4734 [23AP]

———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), H3402 [12MR]

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

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

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

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H922 [3FE]

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]

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

———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]

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

SEC: provide authority to contract for collection of delinquent claims resulting from judgments or orders obtained by the Commission (see H.R. 3783), H13550 [7DE]

———reinstate uptick rule on short sales of securities and suspend application of mark-to-market accounting principles (see H.R. 1406), H3706 [19MR]

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

Sisters of the Sacred Hearts: recognize anniversary of arrival in Hawaii and commend the education of youth in Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico (see H. Con. Res. 81), H4251 [31MR]

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), H4025 [25MR]

———promote use of health information technology to better coordinate health care (see H.R. 3987), H12287 [3NO]

———provide a cost-of-living benefits increase (see H.R. 3572), H9808 [22SE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H10070 [29SE]

———require an employer to take action after learning that an individual's account number does not match the individual's name (see H.R. 137), H6306 [8JN]

Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1712), H4025 [25MR]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H14446 [9DE]

SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H13386 [1DE]

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), H5000 [29AP]

Taiwan: require the Depts. of State and Defense to provide briefings on recent discussions and potential transfer of defense articles or services (see H.R. 4102), H13265 [18NO]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H2602 [23FE]

Taxation: allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H11740 [23OC]

———allow individuals to designate certain amounts on their income tax returns toward deficit reduction and require Government spending reductions equal to 10 times the amounts so designated (see H.R. 4308), H14980 [15DE]

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

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve for compensation paid during active military duty (see H.R. 433), H6266 [4JN]

———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]

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

———improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals and expanding health savings accounts (see H.R. 3610), H9806 [22SE]

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

———make permanent the deductions for State and local sales tax, qualified tuition and related expenses, and mortgage interest premiums, and modify the homebuyer credit (see H.R. 1805), H4525 [2AP]

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

———provide a credit for property certified by the EPA under the WaterSense program (see H.R. 1908), H11516 [20OC]

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

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H9342 [8SE]

———provide individual and corporate income tax relief, reduce the employee share of payroll taxes, and rescind unobligated stimulus funds (see H.R. 4100), H14446 [9DE]

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

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H14743 [10DE]

———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), H325 [14JA]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 2203), H7023 [18JN]

———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), H28 [6JA]

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

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

———treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2105), H5170 [5MY]

———waive penalty on early retirement distributions for certain unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3612), H11384 [14OC]

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

Television: provide additional coupons for digital-to-analog converter box program and expedite delivery of coupons under such program (see H.R. 661), H492 [23JA]

Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3611), H9900 [23SE]

Thatcher, Margaret: tribute (see H. Res. 378), H5064 [30AP]

U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 867), H12288 [3NO]

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

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

U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary of first graduating class (see H. Con. Res. 139), H9492 [14SE]

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

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), H7947 [9JY]

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

VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H6078 [2JN]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 2393), H6267 [4JN]

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

Wichita State University: tribute to men's and women's bowling teams (see H. Res. 455), H9443 [10SE]

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

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), H4999 [29AP]

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

Year of the Military Family: designate (see H. Con. Res. 64), H3105 [9MR]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1923), H4521 [2AP]

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

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

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.J. Res. 19), H382 [15JA]

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

FTC: explicitly prohibit the sending of text messages containing an unsolicited advertisement to a cellular telephone number listed on the ``do-not-call'' registry (see H.R. 1391), H3104 [9MR]

Health: establish certain requirements for any national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3700), H10456 [1OC]

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

———prohibit Federal funding or other assistance for mandatory human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs (see H.R. 3188), H8024 [13JY]

House Rules: require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H3104 [9MR]

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]

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

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

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]

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]

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

———increase deduction for the purchase of qualified health care information technology by medical care providers (see H.R. 1087), H1605 [13FE]

Letters

F-22 aircraft program funding: John D.W. Corley, Dept. of the Air Force, H9032 [29JY]

———several Representatives, H9033 [29JY]

Motions

House of Representatives: adjournment, H8106 [15JY]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), H13308, H13316 [19NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H14830 [14DE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit interference by the Government with a woman's right to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy, H1232, H1233 [11FE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), earmark declaration, E1650 [7JY]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H5150, H5166 [5MY], H5386 [7MY], H6066, H6067, H6069 [2JN], H7630 [26JN], H8069 [14JY]

American International Group, Inc. (AIG): awarding of bonuses to executives after receiving Government bailout funds, H3661 [19MR]

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 679), E2281 [16SE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H11303 [14OC]

Appropriations: legislative process, H7955 [10JY]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), H2815, H2816, H2817, H2818 [25FE]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E446 [25FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H14746 [11DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H567, H594, H597, H599 [27JA], H1227, H1229, H1230, H1231 [11FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1596 [13FE], H2815, H2816, H2817, H2818 [25FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 168), H1532 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), motion to go to conference, H1094 [10FE]

Armed Forces: commend soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon, GA (H. Con. Res. 206), E2908 [8DE]

Armed Forces Day: observance (H. Res. 377), E1176 [14MY]

Army: require public disclosure of names of students and instructors at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, H7341 [25JN]

Bartow County, GA: anniversary of DAR Etowah chapter, H5174 [6MY]

Black History Month: observance, E444 [25FE], E488 [26FE]

Boy Scouts of America Day: designate (H. Res. 356), E1346 [9JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, H4019 [25MR], H4049, H4052, H4053 [26MR]

———comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H13333 [19NO]

———deficit, H12273 [3NO], H14746 [11DE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4117 [30MR]

Campus Fire Safety Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 167), E2471 [8OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (H. Con. Res. 131), H7723 [7JY]

Carrollton, GA: tribute to Carrollton High School girls' basketball team, H3472 [17MR]

Cartersville, GA: tribute to Cartersville High School baseball team, H6244 [4JN], E1318 [4JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 39), H401 [21JA]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a grant program to provide vision care to children (H.R. 577), H4092 [30MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H14449 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of military aviation (H. Res. 445), E2544 [15OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7341, H7381 [25JN], E1583 [26JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), earmark declaration, E1546 [23JN]

———F-22 aircraft program funding, H201 [14JA], H5165 [5MY], H8795 [24JY], H9032 [29JY], E1583 [26JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), H9032 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2060 [29JY]

———review of protocol on media coverage of return to the U.S. of the remains of Armed Forces members killed overseas, H3683 [19MR]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1576 [26JN]

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

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), consideration (H. Res. 62), H332 [15JA]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), consideration (H. Res. 622), H7955 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1999 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), conference report, H14746 [11DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1951 [24JY]

Diseases: response to and preparation for potential H1N1 influenza pandemic, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5164, H5165, H5166 [5MY]

Economy: Government bailout of automobile industry, H4118, H4119 [30MR]

———importance of job creation, H13471 [3DE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H3626 [18MR]

———provide stimulus for economic recovery, H305 [14JA], H1019, H1020, H1021 [4FE]

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

Energy and water development: allow consideration of additional amendments to appropriations legislation, H8108 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3183), consideration (H. Res. 645), H8108 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1774 [15JY]

EPA: increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices (H.R. 631), E251 [12FE]

FCC: establish broadband policy and conduct public broadband summits to assess competition, consumer protection, and consumer choice issues relating to broadband Internet access services (H.R. 3458), H10123 [30SE]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1256), H4340 [1AP]

Federal agencies and departments: clarify requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H7381 [25JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), H8240 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3170), earmark declaration, E1801 [15JY]

GAO: conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (H.R. 1178), E1167 [14MY]

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 (H. Res. 765), H9872 [23SE]

———tribute to 11th Congressional District high school football teams, H14830 [14DE]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 621), E2551 [15OC]

Health: establish certain requirements for any national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3700), H10443-H10445 [1OC], H11578 [21OC]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 1086), H9712 [17SE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H3739, H3741, H3742, H3743, H3744, H3745 [23MR], H4120 [30MR], H4769, H4770, H4771, H4773, H4774 [27AP], H5381, H5385 [7MY], H5787 [19MY], H6317, H6400, H6401, H6402, H6403, H6404, H6405, H6406 [9JN], H7928, H7931 [9JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8069, H8081, H8082, H8084 [14JY], H8105 [15JY], H8425 [21JY], H8899 [28JY], H9320 [8SE], H9427, H9429, H9430, H9431 [10SE], H9711 [17SE], H9877, H9878, H9879, H9880, H9881 [23SE], H9958, H9959 [24SE], H10440, H10441 [1OC], H10465 [6OC], H10527 [7OC], H11145 [8OC], H11268 [13OC], H11386, H11443 [15OC], H11520, H11578 [21OC], H11586 [22OC], H11801, H11836, H11837, H11838, H11839, H11841, H11842 [27OC], H11985 [28OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12231, H12272, H12273, H12274, H12275, H12277 [3NO], H12357 [4NO], H12441, H12447, H12449, H12450, H12451, H12452, H12453 [5NO], H12553, H12561 [6NO], H12842 [7NO], H13073, H13130, H13131, H13132 [18NO], H13329, H13330, H13331, H13334 [19NO], H14884 [15DE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12614 [7NO]

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

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), H9431 [10SE], H10443, H10444 [1OC]

———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 (H. Res. 615), H7931 [9JY]

Health care professionals: address critical shortages of primary care physicians, H3741, H3742, H3743, H3744 [23MR]

———reform the medical malpractice and liability system, H9554 [16SE]

Heisman, John W.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 123), E1904 [23JY]

Higgins, James B.: Reserve Officers Association Chaplain of the Year award recipient, H925 [4FE]

Hogle, Sam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H3318 [11MR]

House of Representatives: importance of bipartisanship, H5385 [7MY]

———legislative process, H41 [7JA], H1231 [11FE], H7126 [23JN]

House Rules: open versus restrictive rules, H932 [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]

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), E2569 [16OC]

Kennesaw, GA: tribute to Harrison High School marching band, E2990 [14DE]

Marietta, GA: anniversary of Naval Air Station Atlanta, H9904 [24SE]

———tribute to Mabry Middle School band program, E1007 [29AP]

Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, H14884 [15DE]

———modify physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce, H521 [26JA], H3744 [23MR]

———reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians and provide deficit protection and fiscal responsibility, H13316 [19NO]

———reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), H13132 [18NO], H13294, H13331, H13333, H13334 [19NO]

———reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), motion to recommit, H13316 [19NO]

———solvency, H13131, H13132 [18NO]

Memorial Day: urge all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit national cemeteries, memorials, and markers (H. Res. 360), E1212 [20MY]

Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 388), E1154 [14MY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 14), H2939 [4MR]

National Association Management Group: tribute, E140 [26JA]

National Franchisee Association: tribute, E140 [26JA]

National Military Family Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 861), H13396 [2DE]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (H. Res. 247), H4613 [22AP]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H4761 [27AP]

———evaluation of economic policies, H4052, H4053 [26MR], H4761 [27AP], H5381 [7MY]

———speech to schoolchildren, H9321 [8SE]

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]

Parliamentary inquiry, H13316 [19NO]

Pelosi, Speaker: statements on CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists, H7122, H7125, H7126 [23JN]

Polk County, GA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce delegation trip to the District of Columbia, E1290 [3JN]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H6066, H6067, H6069 [2JN], H7630 [26JN], H8069 [14JY]

———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]

———national energy policy, H5150 [5MY], H5381, H5385, H5386 [7MY]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (H.R. 2300), H5385 [7MY]

Rangel, Representative: investigate alleged House Rules and tax law violations relative to gift acceptance and financial disclosure and call for removal as Committee on Ways and Means (House) chairman, H9320, H9321 [8SE]

Rome, GA: tribute to Model High School girls' basketball team, E658 [12MR]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration (H. Res. 610), H7752 [8JY]

———extend Small Business Health Information Technology Financing Program participation eligibility period, H12105 [29OC]

———prohibit funding for University of West Georgia small business incubator project, H8240 [16JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1420 [15JN]

Small business: economic impact of increased tax rates, H11586 [22OC]

Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 1513), H8917 [28JY]

———improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12105 [29OC]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 1513), H8917 [28JY]

———improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12105 [29OC]

Smyrna, GA: tribute to Whitefield Academy boys' basketball team, H4104 [30MR]

Social Security: eliminate exemption for certain States to cover children under State Children's Health Insurance Program whose family income exceeds 300 percent of the Federal poverty level, H962 [4FE]

———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), H247 [14JA], H519, H521 [26JA]

———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), Senate amendment, H962 [4FE]

———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 52), H207 [14JA]

———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 107), H932 [4FE]

———place a general eligibility ceiling of the poverty level on gross income for eligibility for benefits under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program, H932 [4FE]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (H. Res. 733), H9822 [23SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (H. Con. Res. 55), H3780 [24MR], H9822 [23SE], E1034 [30AP]

Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), H3626 [18MR], H3661 [19MR]

———increase deduction for the purchase of qualified health care information technology by medical care providers (H.R. 1087), H10442 [1OC], H12105 [29OC]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases, H1230 [11FE]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (H.R. 470), H305, H307 [14JA], H598, H599 [27JA]

———rates, H1229, H1231 [11FE]

———repeal estate tax, H13475 [3DE]

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

———retain estate tax with an immediate exemption increase and repeal new carryover basis rules (H.R. 4154), consideration (H. Res. 941), H13475 [3DE]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (H.R. 143), H522 [26JA]

Technology: authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development (H.R. 554), E260 [12FE]

Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 328), H591 [27JA]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit recommendations from being used to deny health insurance coverage of mammography services and other items or services (H. Res. 971), H14913 [15DE]

Unemployment: rates, H8069 [14JY], H9712 [17SE]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (H. Res. 89), E2742 [6NO]

VFW Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 483), H8845 [27JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: extend legislative authority to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (H.R. 3689), E2570 [16OC]

Votes: position on missed, H12381 [5NO], E1390 [12JN]

Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (H. Res. 742), H13361 [1DE]

Water: encourage research, development, and demonstration of technologies to facilitate the utilization of water produced in connection with the development of domestic energy resources (H.R. 469), E250 [12FE]

Year of the Military Family: designate (H. Con. Res. 64), H3299 [11MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1653 [23FE], H6741 [12JN]

Special order: granted, H3638 [18MR], H3701 [19MR], H5472 [12MY], H6616 [11JN], H7141 [23JN], H7835 [8JY], H8097 [14JY], H12138 [29OC], H12285 [3NO], H12362 [4NO], H12582 [6NO], H14978 [15DE]

Tributes

Africano, James, E1363 [10JN]

Bisher, Furman, H12339 [4NO]

Blair, John, H7120 [23JN]

Collins, Bill and Faith, E488 [26FE]

Dillard, Lavada, E296 [23FE]

Flowers, Shelia, E275 [13FE]

Gingrey, Helen C. Gannon, E1154 [14MY]

Hall, Duncan, E1348 [9JN]

Hayes, Victoria, E1369 [10JN]

Jackson, Nicholas, E1366 [10JN]

Jordan, Jeffrey W., H6598 [11JN]

Kaido, Martin, E1362 [10JN]

King, Ryan C., H5453 [12MY]

Mayes, John, H2862 [26FE]

Murphy, Helen Gingrey, H594 [27JA]

Neault, Andrew, E1352 [9JN]

Orr, William, E1345 [9JN]

Oudin, Melanie, H9497 [15SE]

Patterson, Kennedy, E1365 [10JN]

Poole, Allen, E410 [25FE]

Rhyant, Lee, E444 [25FE]

Rowe, Scott, E1349 [9JN]

Russell, Neil, E1863 [21JY]

Sharp, Seth, H7921 [9JY]

Strickland, Winston, H1084 [10FE]

Tate, Donavan, E1515 [19JN]

Tucek, Grant, E1357 [9JN]

Wheeler, Zack, E1515 [19JN]

Williams, Marvin, E474 [26FE]