LATTA, ROBERT E. (a Representative from Ohio)

Appointments

British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H7401 [25JN]

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]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 2061), H5401 [7MY]

Agriculture: authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm (see H.R. 800), H1046 [4FE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H8356 [17JY]

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

Amtrak: permit passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage (see H.R. 3789), H13267 [18NO]

Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H7023 [18JN]

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 613), H8410 [20JY]

Armed Forces: 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), H12288 [3NO]

———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), H9730 [17SE]

———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), H13267 [18NO]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H4251 [31MR]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 1305), H3338 [11MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H8960 [28JY]

———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), H1520 [12FE]

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

Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see H. Res. 398), H9999 [25SE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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), H10458 [1OC]

———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]

Canada Day: observance (see H. Res. 519), H6973 [17JN]

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

———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6156 [3JN]

Census: 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), H12142 [29OC]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2752), H6305 [8JN]

———promote the safe use of the Internet by students (see H.R. 780), H6619 [11JN]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins to recognize and commemorate the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H.R. 3712), H11111 [7OC]

Clean Air Act: amend relative to renewable fuel standard (see H.R. 2409), H5664 [14MY]

———prohibit issuance of regulatory permits for certain emissions from agricultural production (see H.R. 1426), H3749 [23MR]

———reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 392), H603 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: recognize valuable contributions of the extension offices of land-grant universities (see H. Res. 740), H9962 [24SE]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3836 [24MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H4735 [23AP]

Committee on Rules (House): install cameras in the hearing room and provide for live broadcasting of proceedings on the Internet (see H. Res. 869), H12045 [28OC]

Construction industries: recognize importance and sustainability of U.S. hardwoods industry and urge such products be given full consideration in programs for constructing environmentally preferable buildings (see H. Res. 81), H6016 [21MY]

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

Contracts: repeal wage rate requirements applicable to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway and public transportation construction projects (see H.R. 687), H2603 [23FE]

Corporal Joseph A. Tomci Post Office Building, Stow, OH: designate (see H.R. 3788), H11297 [13OC]

Correctional institutions: permit targeted interference with mobile radio services within prison facilities (see H.R. 560), H2926 [3MR]

Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1269), H5169 [5MY]

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

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

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

———provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 430), H9206 [30JY]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics (see H. Con. Res. 212), H12971 [7NO]

Davis, Glenn (Jeep): tribute (see H. Res. 248), H4584 [21AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H9279 [31JY]

———provide for subsidies for interest on loans for rural multifamily housing guaranteed by the Rural Housing Service (see H.R. 1989), H9962 [24SE]

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), H7251 [24JN]

———develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 484), H3105 [9MR]

———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), H6805 [15JN]

———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 Ohio (see H.R. 2315), H5398 [7MY]

———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 HHS: establish a loan program for eligible hospitals to establish residency training programs (see H.R. 914), H4524 [2AP]

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

Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations relative to Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H. Res. 911), H13629 (see H. Res. 911), H14373 [8DE]

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), H6619 [11JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit receipt of common stock or certain other voting stock under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 1180), H5097 [4MY]

———provide repayment procedures for certain assistance received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2745), H6744 [12JN]

———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: establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H3105 [9MR]

———reauthorize the small business loan program (see H.R. 294), H603 [27JA]

———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), H4027 [25MR]

———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]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see H.R. 2788), H11458 [15OC]

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

———disapprove city council approval of the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act (see H.J. Res. 54), H6267 [4JN]

Drugs: address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see H.R. 18), H3835 [24MR]

———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]

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

Education: encourage teaching of U.S. Constitution to high school students in their senior year (see H. Res. 686), H9207 [30JY]

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), H1046 [4FE]

Energy Independence Month: observance (see H. Res. 318), H6077 [2JN]

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), H2926 [3MR]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H780 [28JA]

Ethics in Government Act: modify financial disclosure filing requirements for certain employees of the Executive Office of the President (see H.R. 3613), H11714 [22OC]

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]

———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), H9900 [23SE]

———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 Labor Standards Act: allow private sector employers to provide compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay (see H.R. 933), H1156 [10FE]

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. 50), H5668 [14MY]

———recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 428), H6016 [21MY]

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

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), H4251 [31MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 17), H1159 [10FE]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 47), H6267 [4JN]

Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see H. Res. 409), H6077 [2JN]

Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H1520 [12FE]

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), H5892 [20MY]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Con. Res. 207), H12288 [3NO] (see H. Res. 496), H7447 [25JN]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H4840 [27AP]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 513), H8185 [15JY]

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]

———request President transmit all information relative to certain specific communications with and financial assistance provided to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC (see H. Res. 591), H7705 [26JN]

Harpers Ferry, WV: anniversary of John Brown's raid (see H. Res. 568), H11168 [8OC]

Health: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 877), H11868 [27OC]

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

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

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3400), H9443 [10SE]

———provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H7023 [18JN]

———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), H11582 [21OC]

———require that any major health care reform bill considered on the House floor should be available for viewing (see H. Res. 721), H9999 [25SE]

———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), H9492 [14SE]

Historic buildings and sites: assist citizens, public and private institutions, and governments in planning, interpreting, and protecting sites where historic battles were fought on American soil (see H.R. 548), H780 [28JA]

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), H7023 [18JN]

House of Representatives: prohibit increase in amount established for Members' official allowances during a period of high unemployment and public debt (see H.R. 3189), H8024 [13JY]

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

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

———continue application of certain procedures applicable to Medicare funding (see H.R. 2321), H5582 [13MY]

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

———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H5486 [12MY]

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

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. 3046), H9282 [31JY] (see H.R. 3749), H13267 [18NO]

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), H7147 [23JN]

Investments: help rebuild retirement, college, and personal savings (see H.R. 2021), H4685 [22AP]

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), H6415 [9JN]

———call for renewed focus on ``Green Movement'' which embraces yearning of Iranian people seeking freedom, human rights, and fundamental elements of democracy (see H. Res. 888), H13267 [18NO]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H5582 [13MY]

Jennings, Kevin B.: replace as Assistant Deputy Sec. of Education for the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools (see H. Res. 966), H14982 [15DE]

Kalas, Harry: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H6416 [9JN]

Kentucky: tribute to volunteers for efforts in responding to ice storm (see H. Res. 214), H3528 [17MR]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H8708 [23JY]

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: 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]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 156), H33 [6JA]

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

Miami University: anniversary (see H. Res. 128), H1044 [4FE]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H8185 [15JY]

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

Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (see H.R. 1135), H3146 [10MR]

———improve safety of motorcoaches, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1135), H4064 [26MR]

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H7024 [18JN] (see H.R. 2750), H6539 (see H.R. 2796), H6537 [10JN]

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 613), H8410 [20JY]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 31), H443 [21JA]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H2603 [23FE]

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

National Military Family Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 861), H13355 [19NO]

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

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 779), H13355 [19NO]

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), H7446 [25JN]

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

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

Postal Service: allow payment of share of contributions for annuitants' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund (see H.R. 22), H5892 [20MY]

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 Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (see H.R. 3348), H10520 [6OC]

Public welfare programs: allow funds provided to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to be used for alternative-to-abortion services (see H.R. 636), H11298 [13OC]

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

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 641), H9343 [8SE]

Ralph Regula Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Canton, OH: designate (see H.R. 1687), H3833 [24MR]

Reagan, Ronald; tribute (see H. Res. 54), H923 [3FE]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H486 [22JA]

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), H2981 [4MR]

———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), H6014 [21MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1050), H3438 [16MR]

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

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

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), H5712 [18MY]

———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2287), H6015 [21MY]

———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]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H3401 [12MR]

———require that projected benefit estimates included on annual account statements indicate the impact of possible future trust fund insolvency on benefit levels (see H.R. 2440), H6015 [21MY]

Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1712), H5712 [18MY]

Space policy: anniversary of Moon landing, celebrate success of the U.S human space flight program, and recognize accomplishments of NASA's human space flight centers (see H. Con. Res. 117), H7838 [8JY]

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

Taxation: allow a credit for the use of ethanol in tetra ethyl ortho silicate (TEOS) production (see H.R. 3235), H9207 [30JY]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H7446 [25JN]

———allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 2964), H9057 [29JY]

———allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1470), H4525 [2AP]

———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), H9206 [30JY]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1250), H13521 [3DE]

———allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 953), H3338 [11MR]

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

———encourage individuals to purchase building products and home furnishings (see H.R. 3382), H9055 [29JY]

———exclude from gross income certain amounts of military basic pay (see H.R. 1624), H4251 [31MR]

———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 528), H2926 [3MR]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H8302 [16JY]

———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), H10458 [1OC]

———improve treatment of health savings accounts (see H.R. 3508), H9671 [16SE]

———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H5671 [15MY]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H6015 [21MY]

———modify requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for nonbusiness energy property (see H.R. 4112), H14744 [10DE]

———prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions (see H.R. 2992), H8101 [14JY]

———provide a credit for property certified by the EPA under the WaterSense program (see H.R. 1908), H9670 [16SE]

———provide a standard deduction for business use of a home (see H.R. 1509), H4525 [2AP]

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

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 470), H486 [22JA]

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

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H8495 [21JY]

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

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

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

———repeal qualification standard for exterior windows, doors, and skylights (see H.R. 1449), H4915 [28AP]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H3527 [17MR]

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

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (see H.R. 155), H1045 [4FE]

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

———waive penalty on early retirement distributions for certain unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3612), H11111 [7OC]

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), H4525 [2AP]

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), H5309 [6MY]

Turkey: observance of Republic Day (see H. Res. 638), H8025 [13JY]

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), H11869 [27OC]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H8410 [20JY]

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

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H7838 [8JY]

U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (see H. Res. 747), H9962 [24SE]

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

Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 1818), H4249 [31MR]

———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), H602 [27JA]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H5096 [4MY]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to honor disabled veterans (see H. Con. Res. 114), H4999 [29AP]

———issue veterans health care stamp (see H.R. 3942), H13355 [19NO]

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

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

———provide Armed Forces members and their families equal access to voter registration assistance (see H.R. 3274), H8586 [22JY]

War of 1812: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 175), H12198 [2NO]

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

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H4841 [27AP]

Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 2026), H4685 [22AP]

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]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 270), H70 [7JA]

Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9442 [10SE]

Czisny, Alissa: tribute (see H. Res. 467), H5892 [20MY]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 420), H5399 [7MY]

Jibilian, Arthur: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3496), H9278 [31JY]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 233), H3145 [10MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 581), H381 [15JA]

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

National Senior Citizens Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 157), H6972 [17JN]

Power resources: require national energy policy to expand use of renewable and alternative sources, increase refining capacity, promote conservation and efficiency, and expand research and development (see H. Res. 29), H71 [7JA]

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

Taxation: increase standard charitable mileage rate for delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals (see H.R. 271), H70 [7JA]

———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 1763), H4063 [26MR]

———waive penalty on distributions from qualified retirement plans for certain mortgage payments and for unemployed individuals, and increase age at which distributions from such plans are to begin (see H.R. 2331), H5398 [7MY]

Telecommunications: support growth through deregulation, additional broadband deployment, commercial use of spectrum, high-speed data transmission, and intellectual property protection (see H. Res. 176), H1606 [13FE]

———support growth through deregulation, broadband deployment, commercial use of spectrum, high-speed data transmission, and intellectual property protection (see H. Res. 30), H71 [7JA]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H429 [21JA]

———prohibit interference by the government with a woman's right to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy, H429 [21JA]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H5555, H5556, H5558, H5560, H5562 [13MY], H5772, H5774, H5775, H5776, H5777 [19MY], H6134 [3JN], H6344 [9JN], H6816 [16JN], H8886 [28JY], H12348, H12349 [4NO]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8426 [21JY], H8886 [28JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, H7171 [24JN]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E454 [25FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H1090 [10FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1288 [12FE]

Armed Forces: provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve, H7245 [24JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2610 [24FE], H3623, H3625, H3627 [18MR]

———deficit, H1022 [4FE], H1288 [12FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4384 [1AP]

Constitution Day: support and honor (H. Res. 734), H10020 [29SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7245 [24JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), earmark declaration, E1590 [26JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), H7185 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration (H. Res. 573), H7171 [24JN]

———prohibit funding to modify or revoke Customs and Border Protection ruling relative to admissibility of certain pocketknives, H7171, H7185 [24JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1630 [26JN], E2858 [1DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1991 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1941 [24JY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3623, H3625, H3627 [18MR], H12349 [4NO]

———provide stimulus for economic recovery, H1021, H1022 [4FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1830 [17JY]

FDA: improve safety of food in the global market (H.R. 2749), H9010 [29JY]

Golden Heritage Foods, LLC: Van Wert, OH, Enterprise of the Year award recipient, E1505 [19JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8886 [28JY], H11803 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12213 [3NO], H12348, H12349, H12350 [4NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures impact on job creation, H8886 [28JY]

Intermediate Space Challenge: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 411), H6344 [9JN]

National Guard: anniversary (H. Res. 940), H13528 [7DE]

Ohio: anniversary of Company B, 202d Engineer Combat Battalion, E1353 [9JN]

Ottawa, OH: anniversary, E1248 [21MY], E1354 [9JN]

Pemberville, OH: tribute to Eastwood High School boys' track and field team, E1382 [11JN]

Pioneer, OH: anniversary of Pioneer Scout Reservation, E1473 [17JN]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H5772, H5774, H5775, H5776, H5777 [19MY], H6134 [3JN], H6344 [9JN], H6816 [16JN], H7624 [26JN], H8886 [28JY], H12348 [4NO]

———national energy policy, H5558 [13MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1441 [17JN]

Taxation: permanently extend estate tax relief, H4384 [1AP]

———provide tax incentives for clean coal technology, H5558 [13MY]

———rates, H3623, H3627 [18MR]

Van Wert, OH: Van Wert Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ``Essential Elements—Schools to Watch'' list, E1358 [9JN]

Tributes

Anderson, Roger, E1379 [11JN]

Billmaier, Steven, E1000 [28AP]

Brake, Mark, E1001 [28AP]

Burkholder, Ray, E1478 [17JN]

Crawford, Jacqueline, E998 [28AP]

DeMichiei, Matthew, E997 [28AP]

Gilts, Richard A., E1346 [9JN]

Howe, Eric S., E1471 [17JN]

Leininger, Jared, E998 [28AP]

Reedy, Allison, E1002 [28AP]

Runion, Janelle, E1004 [28AP]

Van Horn, Benjamin, E1004 [28AP]

Wurth, Michael, E996 [28AP]