ROSKAM, PETER J. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (H.R. 1388), H3595 [18MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6809 [15JN]

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6211 [4JN]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3369 [12MR]

Water Research and Development Initiative: implement (H.R. 1145), H4707 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 112), H1081 [9FE]

American Pharmacy Educator Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H12457 [5NO]

Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H8009 [10JY]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H11515 [20OC]

Armed Forces: anniversary of activation of Army Reserve Echo Co., 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam (see H. Con. Res. 199), H12142 [29OC]

———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]

Aurora, IL: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Star Innovator award (see H. Res. 862), H13550 [7DE]

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

———require two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H.R. 4262), H14827 [11DE]

Buehrle, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 703), H9279 [31JY]

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

———place the Lincoln-Obama Bible and a copy of Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address on permanent display on the Lincoln table at the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 149), H9343 [8SE]

Cherry, IL: anniversary of Great Cherry Mine Disaster (see H. Res. 752), H10458 [1OC]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see H. Res. 538), H7447 [25JN]

Chrysler LLC: request the President furnish the House of Representatives with information on communications with Chrysler LLC relative to plant closings (see H. Res. 462), H5891 [20MY]

Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 392), H160 [9JA]

Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr., Post Office Building, Springfield, IL: designate (see H.R. 516), H324 [14JA]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see H.R. 1425), H4251 [31MR]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see H.R. 1425), H4251 [31MR]

Committee on Rules (House): install cameras in the hearing room and provide for live broadcasting of proceedings on the Internet (see H. Res. 869), H12289 [3NO]

Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9550 [15SE]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1103), H8809 [24JY]

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

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

Dept. of Defense: 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 transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Midwestern States (see H.R. 4120), H13351 [19NO]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, IL (see H.R. 4097), H13068 [17NO]

———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 Office of the Deputy Sec. for Health Care Fraud Prevention (see H.R. 4222), H13627 (see H.R. 4222), H14371 [8DE]

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), H13355 [19NO]

Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H9342 [8SE]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H7085 [19JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 1242), H6266 [4JN]

Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H3438 [16MR]

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), H3748 [23MR]

———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), H5096 [4MY]

———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]

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), H4397 [1AP]

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]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 3463), H9276 [31JY]

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

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H11458 [15OC]

Education: require local educational agencies to provide to parents information regarding the professional qualifications of their child's pupil services instructors (see H.R. 1156), H3338 [11MR]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H15503 [16DE]

Executive Office of the President: require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 185), H10409 [30SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H9492 [14SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 912), H1079 [9FE]

FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 226), H91 [8JA]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H11165 [8OC]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H32 [6JA]

———provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 3506), H9278 [31JY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 357), H4733 [23AP]

Fish and fishing: add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (see H.R. 3173), H8008 [10JY]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 420), H5893 [20MY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 252), H4526 [2AP]

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), H6076 [2JN]

Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum (see H. Res. 390), H5486 [12MY]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H8960 [28JY]

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]

Greece: independence anniversary (see H.J. Res. 39), H3104 [9MR] (see H. Res. 273), H3705 [19MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman and review procedures available to obtain the return of abducted children (see H. Res. 125), H2632 [24FE]

Harpers Ferry, WV: anniversary of John Brown's raid (see H. Res. 568), H10521 [6OC]

Hazardous substances: ensure uniform Federal scheme of regulation of restrictions for use of certain substances in electrical products and equipment in interstate and foreign commerce (see H.R. 2420), H9282 [31JY]

Health: enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system to improve health care quality, reduce medical errors, and increase efficiency of care (see H.R. 1039), H1518 [12FE]

———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]

———provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H7741 [7JY]

———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]

Health care facilities: recognize value, benefits, and importance of community health centers (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9282 [31JY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 783), H10069 [29SE]

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: 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: 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), H11299 [13OC]

Illinois: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 936), H13354 [19NO]

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), H6076 [2JN]

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

Investments: permit certain required minimum distributions from certain retirement plans to be repaid (see H.R. 939), H1157 [10FE]

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), H4583 [21AP]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H6077 [2JN]

Israel: support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations (see H. Res. 557), H7447 [25JN]

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

Kalas, Harry: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H6807 [15JN]

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

Lincoln, Abraham: bicentennial of birth (see H. Res. 139), H1080 [9FE]

Lithuania: anniversary (see H. Res. 285), H7447 [25JN]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2603 [23FE]

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]

———provide process for public comment and Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee review of certain national coverage determinations (see H.R. 3361), H9282 [31JY]

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

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H6619 [11JN]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 2554), H6077 [2JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 349), H5793 [19MY]

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

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

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), H13467 [2DE]

National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 403), H5169 [5MY]

National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 112), H1081 [9FE]

Olympic Day: observance (see H. Res. 538), H7447 [25JN]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 47), H1080 [9FE]

Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H14744 [10DE]

Philippines: express condolences to the citizens and support for Philippine Government in aftermath of devastating tropical storms (see H. Res. 800), H11168 [8OC]

Pouillon, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 759), H13355 [19NO]

Power resources: promote biogas production (see H.R. 1158), H2631 [24FE]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H6414 [9JN]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 26), H2926 [3MR]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H11740 [23OC]

Securities: prohibit the Federal Government from holding security interests (see H.R. 4118), H13351 [19NO]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H2603 [23FE]

———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), H36 [6JA]

———protect seniors from identity theft and strengthen our national security by providing for the issuance of a secure Social Security card (see H.R. 50), H30 [6JA]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H1045 [4FE]

SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H12288 [3NO]

Surface Transportation Board: consider impact of certain railroad transactions on local communities (see H.R. 3410), H9205 [30JY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3146 [10MR]

Takamiyama Daigoro: honor contributions to Sumo wrestling and to U.S.-Japan relations (see H. Res. 479), H6416 [9JN]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1646), H3704 [19MR]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H7023 [18JN]

———allow dealers in real estate to use the installment sales method (see H.R. 3440), H9275 [31JY]

———allow employers a refundable credit against income tax for a portion of the employer's cost of providing tax-free transit passes to employees (see H.R. 55), H30 [6JA]

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

———deny refinery expensing to owners of refineries permitted to increase the discharge of pollutants into the Great Lakes (see H.R. 53), H30 [6JA]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H2926 [3MR]

———expand credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use (see H.R. 622), H9342 [8SE]

———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H2875 [26FE]

———improve and expand education savings accounts (see H.R. 30), H29 [6JA]

———improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see H. Con. Res. 204), H13387 [1DE]

———improve treatment of health savings accounts (see H.R. 3508), H9278 [31JY]

———increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 2298), H5397 [7MY]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H4250 [31MR]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H14982 [15DE]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H5667 [14MY]

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

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see H.R. 2542), H8100 [14JY]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H6155 [3JN]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H2835 [25FE]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H5097 [4MY]

Thomson, IL: authorize Bureau of Prisons to convert Thomson Correctional Facility into a Federal prison and prohibit transfer and housing of Guantanamo detainees at such facility (see H.R. 4093), H13355 [19NO]

Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 2935), H9282 [31JY]

Turkey: observance of Republic Day (see H. Res. 638), H9207 [30JY]

———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 236), H4251 [31MR]

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), H12198 [2NO]

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

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

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H6155 [3JN]

World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 789), H11112 [7OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: authorize grants to establish and improve criminal forensic laboratories (see H.R. 898), H1043 [4FE]

Food: ensure safety (see H.R. 999), H1247 [11FE]

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

National Safety Month: designate (see H. Res. 459), H5792 [19MY]

Railroads: designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail (see H.R. 693), H526 [26JA]

SEC: permit or require persons filing or furnishing securities information to make it available on the Internet, in addition to or instead of including such information in filings or submissions (see H.R. 281), H70 [7JA]

Taxation: make permanent accelerated depreciation of natural gas distribution property and clarify to which property such treatment applies (see H.R. 4411), H15508 [23DE]

Motions

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), H5039 [30AP]

Remarks

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H7642 [26JN]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish battlefield acquisition grant program to acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (H.R. 146), consideration (H. Res. 280), H3845 [25MR]

AmeriCorps: require an OMB review of all authorized programs using Program Assessment Rating Tool and GAO review of the National Civilian Community Corps program, H3596 [18MR]

Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (H.R. 1454), H13536 [7DE]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E345 [25FE], E628 [11MR]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H572 [27JA], H739 [28JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1561 [13FE]

Bensenville, IL: anniversary, E2619 [23OC]

Budget: deficit, H11813 [27OC], H12295 [4NO]

Business and industry: provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and prevent perverse incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions (H.R. 3269), H9221 [31JY]

Carol Stream, IL: anniversary, E2446 [6OC]

Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (H.R. 1388), H3596 [18MR]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), consideration (H. Res. 379), H5011, H5012 [30AP]

———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), motion to recommit, H5039 [30AP]

———require GAO study to ensure that enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan would not restrict access to credit or increase cost of credit for small businesses, H5011 [30AP]

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections (H.R. 3639), consideration (H. Res. 884), H12295 [4NO]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H5159 [5MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7354 [25JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2059 [29JY]

———national missile defense system funding through reductions in defense environmental cleanup funding, H7354 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1581 [26JN]

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), H3672 [19MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1976 [24JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: designate certain wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national heritage areas, and authorize certain programs and activities, H3845 [25MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1961 [24JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent, H5817, H5818 [20MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H5155, H5156, H5157, H5159, H5160 [5MY]

Education: student financial aid programs, E2300 [17SE]

Elk Grove Village, IL: anniversary of Elk Grove Baptist Church, E2299 [17SE]

———anniversary of Jarosch Bakery, E2445 [6OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E2160 [31JY]

FRS: determine that regulations for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan will not result in reduction in availability of credit to small businesses, H5039 [30AP]

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

Health: impose criminal penalties for failure to purchase health insurance, H12860 [7NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8426 [21JY], H8898 [28JY], H11813 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12220 [3NO], H12574 [6NO], H12860 [7NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12605 [7NO]

Higher Education Act: amend (H.R. 3221), E2300 [17SE]

Hoffman Estates, IL: anniversary, E2355 [24SE]

Honduras: support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum, H11706, H11707 [22OC]

House Rules: open versus restrictive rules, H6914 [17JN]

Itasca, IL: anniversary of Itasca Fire Protection District No. 1, E2234 [10SE]

———WHO International Safe Community designee, E948 [23AP]

Lombard, IL: anniversary, E923 [22AP]

Martin, Brad: Elmhurst, IL, Character Counts! (organization) Mayor for a Day essay contest winner, H8032 [14JY]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), H13302 [19NO]

Mid America CropLife Assocation: anniversary, E1195 [19MY]

OMB: study proposed Water Quality Investment Act programs using the Program Assessment Rating Tool, H3369 [12MR]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7642 [26JN]

Public debt: ceiling, H15426 [16DE]

Roselle, IL: anniversary of Roselle Lions Club, E949 [23AP]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consideration (H. Res. 552), H6914 [17JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1442 [17JN]

Small Business Act: amend (H.R. 2352), consideration (H. Res. 457), H5817, H5818 [20MY]

Special Kids Day (organization): tribute, E53 [9JA]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H14399, H14400 [9DE]

———rates, H739 [28JA]

———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property, H8499 [22JY]

———retain estate tax with an immediate exemption increase and repeal new carryover basis rules (H.R. 4154), H13487 [3DE]

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6211 [4JN]

———hold hearings to determine if current allowable uses of grant funds are sufficient to meet the daily security needs of local transit agencies, H6211 [4JN]

Votes: position on missed, H13494 [3DE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3369 [12MR]

Water Research and Development Initiative: implement (H.R. 1145), H4708 [23AP]

———require GAO study on possible duplication of programs and Presidential determination and justification whether duplicate programs are needed, H4708 [23AP]

Wheaton, IL: anniversary, E293 [23FE]

———tribute to St. Francis High School football team, E56 [9JA]

Tributes

Arredia, Tony, E895 [21AP]

Devlin, Joseph, E1226 [21MY]

Gruber, Claudia (Gigi), E1345 [9JN]

Kanzia, Michael, E2809 [19NO]

Ma Ying-Jeou, E1200 [19MY]