SCALISE, STEVE (a Representative from Louisiana)

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]

Agriculture: terminate marketing assistance loans and loan deficiency payments for mohair producers (see H.R. 2914), H7251 [24JN]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary of Daughters of Penelope (see H. Res. 209), H6973 [17JN]

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 679), H9343 [8SE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: clarify the low-income housing tax credits that are eligible for the low-income housing grant election (see H.R. 2995), H7144 [23JN]

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

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H8357 [17JY]

Armed Forces: 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]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H2834 [25FE]

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

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

———provide 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]

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

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]

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

Borel, Calvin: tribute (see H. Res. 418), H5399 [7MY]

Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement (see H. Res. 671), H8810 [24JY]

———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), H13355 [19NO]

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]

Capitol Building and Grounds: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6744 [12JN]

China: support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (see H. Res. 877), H12289 [3NO]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see H.R. 1802), H5892 [20MY]

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]

Conrad DeRouen, Jr. Post Office, Erath, LA: designate (see H.R. 2972), H7084 [19JN]

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

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: clarify applicability of certain provisions (see H.R. 1815), H5667 [14MY]

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]

Courts: 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), H163 [9JA]

CPSC: study drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007 (see H.R. 1977), H9807 [22SE]

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

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]

Dept. of Defense: 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]

———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: authorize States to use John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program funds for private school tuition vouchers and public school transportation costs for foster children (see H.R. 2072), H8410 [20JY]

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 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 Treasury: 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: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see H.R. 2547), H11740 [23OC]

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

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H779 [28JA]

———take responsibility for financing health benefits for disabled veterans and ensure policies do not discourage the purchase of health insurance by such veterans (see H. Res. 249), 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), H8025 [13JY]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: make improvements in the provision of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 3635), H11869 [27OC]

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), H10520 [6OC]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H8809 [24JY]

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

Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S. (see H.R. 3310), H8707 [23JY]

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), H2886 [2MR]

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), H2886 [2MR]

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

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), H9491 [14SE]

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

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H6015 [21MY]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 37), H5486 [12MY] (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]

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

FEMA: provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (see H.R. 1264), H2923 [3MR]

Financial institutions: encourage banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forebearance without penalty on mortgage payments (see H. Con. Res. 197), H13467 [2DE]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H4999 [29AP]

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

———preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H5000 [29AP]

Fish and fishing: prohibit additional requirements for the control of Vibrio vulnificus applicable to post-harvest processing of oysters (see H.R. 4022), H12588 [6NO]

Fletcher, Dewey L., Jr. (Lee): tribute (see H. Res. 814), H11166 [8OC] (see H. Res. 827), H11383 [14OC]

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

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), H5892 [20MY]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H7837 [8JY]

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

Health: apply antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 1204), H6266 [4JN]

———establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of health plans and make health coverage more affordable and accessible (see H.R. 2360), H11458 [15OC]

———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]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 4038), H12586 [6NO]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan (see H. Con. Res. 169), H12365 [4NO]

———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), H8873 [27JY]

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

———provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H3525 [17MR]

———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), H12365 [4NO]

———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), H7837 [8JY]

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]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H12457 [5NO]

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

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

———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), H14827 [11DE]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H11299 [13OC]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see H.R. 3749), H11714 [22OC]

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), H4064 [26MR]

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

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

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (see H. Res. 34), H163 [9JA]

Italy: express condolences to the citizens and support for Italian Government in aftermath of devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region (see H. Res. 430), H5793 [19MY]

Johnson, Jimmie: tribute (see H. Res. 957), H14827 [11DE]

Kemp, Jack F.: tribute (see H. Res. 401), H5309 [6MY]

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

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H8496 [21JY]

Louisiana: convey certain Forest Service land (see H.R. 940), H8960 [28JY]

Louisiana HonorAir Day: designate (see H. Res. 828), H11383 [14OC]

Louisiana State University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 616), H7837 [8JY]

Medicaid: use historical averages to calculate the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for disaster affected States (see H.R. 4047), H12587 [6NO]

Medicare: apply an alternative payment amount for certain graduate medical education programs established to train residents displaced by natural disasters (see H.R. 2033), H4686 [22AP]

———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 1458), H8302 [16JY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 156), H2836 [25FE]

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

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

Motor vehicles: allow an exception for weight limits for certain towing trucks (see H.R. 1451), H8586 [22JY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H8100 [14JY]

National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H3706 [19MR]

National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 507), H7742 [7JY]

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

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H2886 [2MR]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: require disclosure of information on the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles (see H.R. 1257), H5712 [18MY]

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

New York LPD 21 (U.S.S.): commissioning (see H. Res. 856), H12365 [4NO]

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]

Pennsylvania: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 754), H9808 [22SE]

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), H5400 [7MY]

———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]

———provide disaster assistance for power transmission and distribution facilities (see H.R. 2484), H5791 [19MY]

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: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H9491 [14SE]

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

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

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H3105 [9MR]

Roy Rondeno, Sr., Post Office Building, New Orleans, LA: designate (see H.R. 3951), H12044 [28OC]

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]

Social Security: invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (see H.R. 219), H8960 [28JY]

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

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H13628 (see H. Res. 951), H14371 [8DE]

Taiwan: tribute to accession to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (see H. Res. 887), H12288 [3NO]

Taxation: allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 2964), H10520 [6OC]

———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H5400 [7MY]

———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]

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

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

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

———provide that the taxable income limit on the allowance for depletion shall not apply in 2008 to domestic marginal oil or gas wells (see H.R. 871), H1042 [4FE]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H6266 [4JN]

———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 240), H325 [14JA]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H9397 [9SE]

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

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 982), H13002 [16NO]

Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H12588 [6NO]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H5063 [30AP]

Television: provide additional coupons for digital-to-analog converter box program and expedite delivery of coupons under such program (see H.R. 661), H527 [26JA]

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

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H4251 [31MR]

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), H14446 [9DE]

U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary of first graduating class (see H. Con. Res. 139), H9282 [31JY]

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

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H. Res. 89), H11714 [22OC]

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

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 203), H2925 [3MR] (see H. Res. 234), H3145 [10MR]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1032), H1608 [13FE]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H4580 [21AP]

Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 2026), H7741 [7JY]

World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 259), H6077 [2JN]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Corps of Engineers: determine the most effective manner to carry out the Lake Pontchartrain flood control project and authorize construction of a new pumping station (see H.R. 3169), H8007 [10JY]

Crime: prevent misrepresentation of their ages by on-line predators as a means for the enticement of children (see H.R. 3512), H9278 [31JY]

———strengthen penalties for child pornography offenses, child sex trafficking offenses, and other sexual offenses committed against children (see H.R. 3513), H9278 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand access to hospital care for veterans in major disaster areas (see H.R. 1075), H1605 [13FE]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: make improvements in the provision of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 3453), H9276 [31JY]

Executive Office of the President: 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), H9548 [15SE]

Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H1605 [13FE]

States: enhance authority for coastal and ocean resources and expansion of America's natural gas and oil supply (see H.R. 1108), H2601 [23FE]

Remarks

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H3737 [23MR], H4016 [25MR], H4226 [31MR], H4768 [27AP], H4976 [29AP], H5151 [5MY], H6067, H6068, H6070 [2JN], H6336 [9JN], H7459, H7635 [26JN], H8692 [23JY], H13510 [3DE], H13617, H13618 [8DE]

Alton, IL: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project (H.R. 2938), H8449, H8450 [21JY]

American Clean Energy and Security Act: impact on job creation, H13510 [3DE]

American International Group, Inc. (AIG): awarding of bonuses to executives after receiving Government bailout funds, H3506 [17MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8428 [21JY], H13323 [19NO], H13448, H13449, H13450 [2DE], H13508, H13509, H13510 [3DE]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), H2819 [25FE]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E621 [10MR]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H891 [3FE], H1178 [11FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1288 [12FE], H2819 [25FE], H3733 [23MR], H8035, H8088, H8089 [14JY]

BLS: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 30), H8374 [20JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2918, H2919 [3MR], H3514, H3515, H3517, H3520 [17MR], H3624, H3625 [18MR], H3732, H3733, H3734, H3735, H3736, H3737, H3738, H3739 [23MR], H4013, H4014, H4015, H4016, H4017, H4018 [25MR]

———deficit, H1288 [12FE], H2819 [25FE], H3517, H3520 [17MR], H3732, H3733, H3736 [23MR], H4014 [25MR], H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225, H4226 [31MR], H4455 [2AP], H4975, H4976, H4978 [29AP], H8112 [15JY]

———reinstitute and update the pay-as-you-go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration (H.R. 2920), consideration (H. Res. 665), H8503, H8504 [22JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225, H4226 [31MR], H4455 [2AP]

Cali, Malia: Wendy's International, Inc., High School Heisman Award recipient, E3029 [17DE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a grant program to provide vision care to children (H.R. 577), H4091 [30MR]

Climate: allegations of manipulation of scientific data relative to global warming, H13617, H13618 [8DE]

———characterization of e-mails stolen from University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit, H13510, H13511 [3DE]

Corps of Engineers: determine the most effective manner to carry out the Lake Pontchartrain flood control project and authorize construction of a new pumping station, H10429 [1OC]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, E2505 [13OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), conference report, E2505 [13OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2049 [28JY]

Dept. of HHS: improve pain care research, education, access, and outreach (H.R. 756), H4081 [30MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), H12421 [5NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1541 [23JN]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), E1383 [11JN]

———Office of Global Women's Issues funding relative to influence on abortion policy in foreign countries, E1383 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1566 [24JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: recoup bonus payments made by American International Group, Inc. (AIG) to employees and prevent Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients from making excessive compensation (H. Con. Res. 76), H3668 [19MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1894 [22JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1897 [22JY]

Disabled: enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss (H.R. 1246), H4079 [30MR]

Diseases: continue research into causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, commend those involved, and support designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month (H. Res. 69), H8452, H8454 [21JY]

Economy: impact of tax cuts, H4221 [31MR]

———importance of job creation, H13448, H13449, H13450 [2DE], H13508, H13509, H13510, H13512 [3DE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H3329 [11MR], H3624, H3625 [18MR]

———provide stimulus for economic recovery, H305, H306 [14JA], H1022 [4FE]

———suspend capital gains tax, schedule Government-sponsored enterprises for privatization, repeal Full Employment Act, and suspend mark-to-market accounting requirements, H3516, H3520 [17MR]

Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, H13512 [3DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), conference report, H10429 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3183), consideration (H. Res. 645), H8111 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1810 [16JY]

Federal employees: ensure that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (H.R. 626), H6228 [4JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to distribution of the drug dextromethorphan (H.R. 1259), H4086 [30MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), earmark declaration, E1812 [16JY]

Foreign Service: modernize (H.R. 2410), E1383 [11JN]

Government: fraud, waste, or abuse of economic stimulus funding, H13133 [18NO]

———permit continued financing of Government operations (H.R. 4314), H15426 [16DE]

———Recovery.gov (Internet site) report on job creation in nonexistent congressional districts relative to fraud, waste, or abuse of economic stimulus funding, H13132 [18NO], H13449 [2DE], H13508 [3DE]

Health: improve emergency medical services for children (H.R. 479), H4085 [30MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H4770, H4772, H4773, H4774 [27AP]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8084, H8088 [14JY], H8274 [16JY], H8416 [21JY], H8576, H8577, H8580, H8581 [22JY], H8692 [23JY], H8895 [28JY], H9043 [29JY], H9469 [14SE], H11366 [14OC], H11815 [27OC], H12031 [28OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12232 [3NO], H12359 [4NO], H12552 [6NO], H12594, H12846 [7NO], H13042, H13043 [17NO], H13132 [18NO]

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), H9469 [14SE], H11815 [27OC]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to David C. Treen, H12069 [29OC]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H18 [6JA]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House, H11366 [14OC]

Hurricanes: provide for recovery from Hurricane Katrina, E2604 [22OC]

Insurance: require that limitations and restrictions on coverage under group health plans be timely disclosed to plan sponsors and clearly communicated to plan participants and beneficiaries (H.R. 1253), H4088 [30MR]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (H.R. 1409), H3737 [23MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2918), H7049 [19JN]

Louisiana State University: tribute to baseball team (H. Res. 616), H8833 [27JY]

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

Merced, CA: recognize historical significance of, and establish a memorial at, the Merced Assembly Center, as a reporting site for Japanese Americans who were unjustly interned during World War II (H. Res. 129), H1178 [11FE]

Morality and ethics: importance of accountability in government and society, H3506 [17MR]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: recognize (H. Res. 503), H6336 [9JN]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 103), H891 [3FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4978, H4980 [29AP]

———evaluation of economic policies, H2918, H2919 [3MR], H3732, H3733, H3734, H3735, H3736, H3737, H3738, H3739 [23MR], H8374 [20JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H4455 [2AP]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H6067, H6068, H6070 [2JN], H6336 [9JN], H7635 [26JN], H8692 [23JY], H9042 [29JY], H13617, H13618 [8DE]

———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), H7459 [26JN]

———increase energy independence and job creation through safe energy production, alternative and renewable energy development, and conservation promotion for a cleaner environment (H.R. 2846), H8450 [21JY], H8692 [23JY]

———national energy policy, H5151 [5MY]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence, H4768 [27AP]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (H.R. 2300), H6336 [9JN]

Public debt: ceiling, H15426 [16DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1164 [11FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1393 [12JN]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 52), H210, H211 [14JA]

Taxation: provide permanent incentives for economic growth (H.R. 470), H305, H308, H309 [14JA], H891 [3FE], H2919 [3MR]

———rates, H2948 [4MR], H3329 [11MR], H3514, H3515 [17MR], H3624, H3625 [18MR], H3735 [23MR]

———repeal estate tax, H13476 [3DE]

———retain estate tax with an immediate exemption increase and repeal new carryover basis rules (H.R. 4154), consideration (H. Res. 941), H13476 [3DE]

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

Unemployment: rates, H8035, H8088, H8089 [14JY], H9042 [29JY], H13449 [2DE], H13508 [3DE]

Votes: position on missed, H5907 [21MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H8300 [16JY], H9488 [14SE], H13340 [19NO]

Resignations

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H389 [20JA]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H389 [20JA]

Tributes

Maselli, Joe, E2620 [23OC]

Treen, David C., H12068 [29OC]