SMITH, LAMAR (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), H7420 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Albert Armendariz, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, El Paso, TX: designate (see H.R. 2053), H4686 [22AP]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H8873 [27JY]

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

Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act: delay sunset (see H.R. 2675), H6154 [3JN]

Armed Forces: 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]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4088), H13068 [17NO]

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

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H3749 [23MR]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H6076 [2JN]

Aviation: require inclusion on the no fly list certain detainees housed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 2503), H6156 [3JN]

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

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

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 3131), H8356 [17JY]

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: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H9057 [29JY]

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

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3402 [12MR]

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

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

Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 144), H1158 [10FE]

———hold inquiry on potential impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous (see H. Res. 15), H37 [6JA]

———hold inquiry on potential impeachment of Samuel B. Kent (see H. Res. 424), H5484 [12MY]

———inspect and receive certain tax returns and related information in conjunction with investigation of potential impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous (see H. Res. 785), H10408 [30SE]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H6155 [3JN]

Congressional Review Act: improve (see H.R. 2247), H5168 [5MY]

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

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H4062 [26MR]

Contracts: enact certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 1107), H2601 [23FE]

Controlled Substances Act: address use of intrathecal pumps (see H.R. 3018), H7249 [24JN]

Correctional institutions: permit targeted interference with mobile radio services within prison facilities (see H.R. 560), H380 [15JA]

———provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1429), H3337 [11MR]

Courts: allow a limited period for Federal judges to opt into the Judicial Survivors' Annuities System and begin contributing towards an annuity for spouses and dependent children upon their death (see H.R. 3292), H8585 [22JY]

———ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (see H. Res. 473), H6013 [21MY]

———improve operation of Federal courts (see H.R. 3632), H9899 [23SE]

———make technical amendments to laws containing time periods affecting judicial proceedings (see H.R. 1626), H3704 [19MR]

Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H15501 [16DE]

Crime: amend laws relative to money laundering (see H.R. 1793), H4128 [30MR]

———enhance investigation and prosecution of mortgage fraud and financial institution fraud (see H.R. 1748), H4062 [26MR]

———prevent, promote awareness of, and educate the public on mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting senior citizens (see H.R. 3040), H7445 [25JN]

———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), H5893 [20MY]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of military aviation (see H. Res. 445), H6267 [4JN]

———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), H3402 [12MR]

———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), H5397 [7MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Tobacco Harm Reduction Center (see H.R. 1261), H3749 [23MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 922), H13353 [19NO]

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

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

Dept. of 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), H8960 [28JY]

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]

———establish a National White Collar Crime Center grants program (see H.R. 1292), H2978 [4MR]

———modify practices relative to attorney-client privilege (see H.R. 4326), H15498 [16DE]

———reauthorize Juvenile Accountability Block Grants Program (see H.R. 1514), H3437 [16MR]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H5397 [7MY]

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), H6306 [8JN]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H4524 [2AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients from funding Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H.R. 3696), H10455 [1OC]

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

———repeal authority to extend the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4110), H13355 [19NO]

———rescind unobligated Troubled Asset Relief Program funds and require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving assistance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 3140), H8873 [27JY]

———transmit copies of documents on break-up of, negotiations on additional assistance, and payment of executive bonuses to American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (see H. Res. 251), H3642 [18MR]

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), H7742 [7JY]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H4061 [26MR]

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

———provide for retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 1015), H1517 [12FE]

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]

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

Energy Awareness Month: recognize the Air Force and Dyess AFB, TX, for success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations (see H. Res. 845), H11714 [22OC]

English language: require accreditation of training programs (see H.R. 2361), H5484 [12MY]

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

Ethics in Government Act: modify financial disclosure filing requirements for certain employees of the Executive Office of the President (see H.R. 3613), H13069 [17NO]

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), H8303 [16JY]

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

———require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 185), H9671 [16SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 37), H2980 [4MR]

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

Federal 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]

Firearms: preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H4398 [1AP]

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

Fort Sam Houston, TX: tribute to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Memorial Service Detachment unit for performance of military funeral honors for veterans (see H. Res. 916), H13266 [18NO]

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), H4525 [2AP]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (see H.R. 757), H778 [28JA]

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]

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

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), H1608 [13FE]

———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]

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3400), H11384 [14OC]

———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]

———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), H8185 [15JY]

Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: anniversary of production of Louisville Slugger baseball bat (see H. Res. 314), H5668 [14MY]

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

Honduras: support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H8303 [16JY]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11791 [26OC]

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

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

———require all committees post recorded votes on their web sites within 48 hours (see H. Res. 874), H12044 [28OC]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H8586 [22JY]

Housing: mitigate mortgage foreclosures, facilitate and include fairness in housing recovery, and combat mortgage fraud (see H.R. 1295), H2978 [4MR]

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]

———combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities (see H.R. 1029), H4130 [30MR]

Intelligence services: tribute to members of the U.S. intelligence community whose efforts have protected America from a terrorist attack for the past eight years (see H. Res. 497), H6075 [2JN]

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), H8586 [22JY]

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

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H8708 [23JY]

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]

Jennings, Kevin B.: replace as Assistant Deputy Sec. of Education for the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools (see H. Res. 966), H15504 [16DE]

Kent, Samuel B.: impeach (see H. Res. 520), H6414 [9JN]

———instruct House managers to advise the Senate that the House of Representatives does not desire further to urge the articles of impeachment (see H. Res. 661), H8409 [20JY]

Kile G. West Post Office Building, Georgetown, TX: designate (see H.R. 2422), H5664 [14MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: recognize anniversary of visit to India and positive influence of teachings of Mahatma Gandhi on Civil Rights Movement (see H. Res. 134), H1160 [10FE]

Laredo Veterans Post Office, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 2325), H5398 [7MY]

Law enforcement: improve efforts to reduce gang activity and violent crime (see H.R. 2857), H6743 [12JN]

———provide a civil penalty for certain misrepresentations made to Congress (see H.R. 2545), H6008 [21MY]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H5406 [11MY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (see H. Res. 73), H387 [16JA]

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

Medicare: modify physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce (see H.R. 3693), H11167 [8OC]

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

Motor vehicles: encourage President to recognize importance of automobile dealerships to communities and encourge remedies for franchises eliminated during recent car manufacturer bankruptcies (see H. Con. Res. 174), H9279 [31JY]

———establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles (see H.R. 445), H162 [9JA]

———improve safety of motorcoaches and allow a tax credit for costs of motorcoaches complying with Federal safety standards (see H.R. 1396), H12588 [6NO]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 35), H1080 [9FE]

NASA: anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (see H. Res. 607), H8026 [13JY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H7837 [8JY]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 793), H11112 [7OC]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance (see H. Res. 337), H4689 [22AP]

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

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H5485 [12MY]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see H.R. 2632), H8009 [10JY]

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 Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 55), H9808 [22SE]

National Science and Technology Council: establish committee with responsibility to coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education activities and programs of all Federal agencies (see H.R. 1709), H5400 [7MY]

National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see H. Res. 866), H12142 [29OC]

National World War I Museum: designate Liberty Memorial as National World War I Memorial (see H.R. 1849), H7146 [23JN]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H3055 [5MR]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H4525 [2AP]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4064 [26MR]

Patents: reform (see H.R. 1260), H2923 [3MR]

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

Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (see H.R. 1359), H3054 [5MR]

Power resources: 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]

———promote research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the Manhattan Project (see H.R. 513), H6903 [16JN]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (see H.R. 2300), H5668 [14MY] (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]

Privacy: establish limitations on use of whole-body imaging technology for aircraft passenger screening (see H.R. 2027), H5170 [5MY]

———protect commercial and government data from data breaches (see H. Con. Res. 193), H13467 [2DE]

Public welfare programs: repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1277), H5063 [30AP]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (see H. Res. 54), H1080 [9FE]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H8873 [27JY]

———prohibit economic development assistance to States or localities that use eminent domain to obtain property for private commercial development or fail to pay relocation costs to displaced persons (see H.R. 4288), H14826 [11DE]

———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 1885), H4519 [2AP] (see H. Res. 748), H9730 [17SE]

Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see H.R. 1799), H5892 [20MY]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H1045 [4FE]

Rosas, Robert, Jr.: express condolences to family and stand in solidarity with the Border Patrol as they continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders (see H. Res. 681), H8961 [28JY]

Safety: express importance of swimming lessons and recognize danger of drowning among minority children (see H. Res. 57), H4064 [26MR]

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

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 1557), H12141 [29OC]

Securities: clarify exemption for certain annuity contracts and insurance policies from Federal regulation (see H.R. 2733), H8101 [14JY]

Senate: constitutional amendment on elections to fill Senate vacancies (see H.J. Res. 21), H1248 [11FE]

Senior citizens: provide relief payments to Social Security recipients and railroad retirees (see H.R. 3677), H11516 [20OC]

Small business: codify certain laws as a title to the U.S. Code (see H.R. 1983), H4579 [21AP]

Social Security: repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 1221), H2873 [26FE]

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), H5401 [7MY]

———complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to National and Commercial Space Programs (see H.R. 3237), H8302 [16JY]

State News (Michigan State University publication): anniversary (see H. Res. 487), H9207 [30JY]

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

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1956), H5308 [6MY]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H8586 [22JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1203), H6155 [3JN]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3580), H9900 [23SE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H9962 [24SE]

———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H5308 [6MY]

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

———make permanent the credit for increasing research activities (see H.R. 783), H5308 [6MY]

———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 16), H28 [6JA]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H7947 [9JY]

———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 an investment credit for equipment used to fabricate solar energy property (see H.R. 4085), H13068 [17NO]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 470), H527 [26JA]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H10070 [29SE]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H922 [3FE]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H9999 [25SE]

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (see H.R. 155), H8008 [10JY]

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

———waive penalty on early retirement distributions for certain unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3612), H10458 [1OC]

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

Technology: authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development (see H.R. 554), H380 [15JA]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H3437 [16MR]

Television: provide additional coupons for digital-to-analog converter box program and expedite delivery of coupons under such program (see H.R. 661), H923 [3FE]

Texas: commend efforts to reduce the number of uninsured individuals and encourage other States to adopt similar solutions (see H. Res. 64), H3056 [5MR]

Tobacco products: deter smuggling and ensure collection of all tobacco taxes (see H.R. 1676), H4398 [1AP]

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), H7021 [18JN]

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), H12045 [28OC]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H7086 [19JN]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H7250 [24JN]

Washington (State): honor citizen-soldiers, including the 81st Brigade Combat Team (Heavy) of the Washington Army National Guard and Air National Guard (see H. Res. 627), H9282 [31JY]

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

Wilderness areas: allow recreation organizations consisting of hikers or horseback riders to cross wilderness areas on established trails (see H.R. 2809), H6538 [10JN]

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

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see H.R. 347), H603 [27JA]

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

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H7023 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1422), H3145 [10MR]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts (see H.R. 4113), H13351 [19NO]

———provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H484 [22JA]

Crime: combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 4011), H12288 [3NO]

———protect youth from exploitation by adults using the Internet (see H.R. 1076), H1605 [13FE]

Dept. of Justice: furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 920), H13353 [19NO]

———transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents, records, memos, correspondence, and other communications regarding medical malpractice reform (see H. Res. 871), H11868 [27OC]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see H.R. 1467), H3399 [12MR]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see H.R. 1467), H3399 [12MR]

Interviews

Amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences: Senator Durbin with American Banker (publication), H2992, H3005 [5MR]

Letters

Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act: several Commission on Civil Rights members, H4955 [29AP]

Protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3280 [11MR]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3280 [11MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H13524 [7DE]

Quotations

Democratic Governments: Alexander Tytler, E2642 [27OC]

Remarks

ABC, Inc.: allegations of bias relative to decision to air special broadcast on Obama administration health care proposal, H6979 [18JN], H7112 [23JN]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H6782 [15JN]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E319 [24FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H574 [27JA], H880 [3FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1579 [13FE], H1610 [23FE]

Archeology: provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, H3280 [11MR]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1422), E611 [10MR]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): hold inquiry on potential impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous (H. Res. 15), H181 [13JA]

Courts: establish a pilot program in certain U.S. district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges (H.R. 628), H3457, H3462 [17MR]

———improve operation of Federal courts (H.R. 3632), H12008 [28OC], E2553 [15OC]

Credit: prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, E2445 [6OC], E2513 [13OC]

———prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 1106), H2848 [26FE], H3004 [5MR]

———prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 1106), consideration (H. Res. 205), H2992 [5MR]

———require bankruptcy courts to use FHA appraisal guidelines, deny relief to individuals who can afford to repay mortgages without judicial mortgage modification, and extend negotiation period, H3004 [5MR]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (H.R. 1913), H4942, H4951, H4955 [29AP]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of first military flight, E515 [2MR]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H9744 [22SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2025 [27JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), conference report, H11407 [15OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1404 [15JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a section to enforce human rights laws and make technical and conforming amendments to criminal and immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations (S. 1472), H14893 [15DE]

———limit or recover excessive compensation paid or payable by entities that have received Federal financial assistance (H.R. 1575), H4276, H4277, H4280 [1AP]

———provision of Miranda rights to certain detainees in Afghanistan, H6666 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), H7420 [25JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1403 [15JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, earmark declaration, E1774 [15JY]

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 (S. 22), H3280 [11MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1773 [15JY]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H5635 [14MY]

———importance of job creation, H13469 [3DE]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H14429 [9DE], H14797 [11DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1648 [7JY]

English language: require accreditation of training programs (H.R. 2361), E1122 [12MY]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1256), H4340 [1AP], E867 [2AP]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), earmark declaration, E1646 [7JY]

Forest Service: drug enforcement activities funding, H7420 [25JN]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (H. Res. 496), E2799 [18NO]

Health: ensure that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers, H12889 [7NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H7726 [7JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8442 [21JY], H8683 [23JY], H8909 [28JY], H9166 [30JY], H9347 [9SE], H9674 [17SE], H11145 [8OC], H11585 [22OC], H11822 [27OC], E2423 [1OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12337 [4NO], H12552 [6NO], H12880, H12888 [7NO], H13358 [1DE], H13524 [7DE], H14449 [10DE]

———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H9499 [15SE], H12337 [4NO], H12888 [7NO]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H17 [6JA]

Immigration: enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens, H13271 [19NO]

———enforce existing immigration laws, H13469 [3DE]

———enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H3404 [16MR], H5069 [4MY], H5174 [6MY], H11728 [23OC], H12429 [5NO], E1285 [2JN]

———extend certain programs (H.R. 1127), H2943 [4MR]

———extend the E-verify program for employment eligibility verification, H5174 [6MY], H6243 [4JN]

———reform, H11176 [13OC], H11388 [15OC], H13036 [17NO]

———require recipients of economic stimulus funds to participate in E-verify program for employment eligibility verification, H1610 [23FE], H3719 [23MR]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 1467), H4138 [31MR], E663 [12MR]

Kent, Samuel B.: impeach (H. Res. 520), H7055, H7063 [19JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: recognize anniversary of visit to India and positive influence of teachings of Mahatma Gandhi on Civil Rights Movement (H. Res. 134), H1108 [10FE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (H. Res. 73), H396 [21JA]

Music and dance: anniversary of recording of album ``Kind of Blue'' and reaffirm jazz as a national treasure (H. Res. 894), H14891 [15DE]

NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 35), H1112 [10FE]

Napolitano, Sec. of Homeland Security: investigation of arrest of illegal immigrants working at a Washington manufacturing plant, H3081 [9MR]

NASA: funding, E1491 [18JN]

News media: allegations of bias in coverage of Government spending protests, E1005 [29AP], E2328 [22SE]

———allegations of bias in coverage of immigration issues, H3113 [10MR], H3531 [18MR], H4067 [30MR], E2453 [6OC], E2540 [15OC]

———allegations of bias in reports of President Obama approval ratings, H8189 [16JY], E1046 [4MY], E2507 [13OC], E2535 [14OC]

———allegations of bias in reports of President Obama's promise not to raise taxes relative to Affordable Health Care for America Act, H13074 [18NO]

———allegations of bias in reports on the nomination of Sonia M. Sotomayor to be Supreme Court Justice, E1287 [3JN]

———allegations of media bias, H9447 [14SE], H10003 [29SE], H10465 [6OC], H11304 [14OC], H11466 [20OC], H11556 [21OC], H12012 [28OC], H12050 [29OC], E1536, E1537 [23JN], E2518 [14OC]

———allegations of media bias in coverage of global warming issues, H13554 [8DE]

———allegations of media bias in coverage of health care issues, H9811 [23SE], H9904 [24SE], E2300 [17SE]

———allegations of media bias in coverage of issues based on political affiliation, H1048 [9FE], H1090 [10FE], H1163 [11FE], H3150 [11MR], H4488 [2AP], H4919 [29AP], H5105 [5MY], H5410 [12MY], H6052 [2JN], H7256 [25JN], H7997 [10JY], H12982 [16NO], E2755 [9NO], E3059 [17DE]

———comparison of media coverage given to Democratic and Republican Presidential candidates, H200 [14JA]

———maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (H.R. 985), H4205, H4208 [31MR]

———objectivity relative to Presidential inaugural costs, H393 [21JA]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H11762 [26OC]

———evaluation of economic policies, H6544 [11JN]

———evaluation of foreign policy, H10076 [30SE]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, H12889 [7NO]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H6782 [15JN]

Randolph, A. Philip: tribute (H. Res. 150), H14894 [15DE]

Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 324), H9847 [23SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), E1491 [18JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1409 [15JN]

Service Corps of Retired Executives: tribute, E1216 [20MY]

Small business: provide support for small business concerns, H14846 [14DE]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), H258 [14JA]

———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), Senate amendment, H973 [4FE]

———require a waiting period for legal aliens before applying for State Children's Health Insurance Program assistance, H973 [4FE]

Sotomayor, Sonia M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H6127 [3JN]

Technology: authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development (H.R. 554), H1187 [11FE]

Telephones: prohibit deceptive altering or disguising of caller identification on outbound telephone calls (H.R. 1110), H14896 [15DE]

Television: reauthorize, reform, and modernize satellite statutory license and conform satellite and cable statutory licenses to digital transmissions (H.R. 3570), H13439 [2DE]

Texas: tribute to 21st Congressional District service academy appointees, E1026 [30AP]

Thomson, IL: proposal to convert Thomson Correctional Center into a Federal prison with a separate unit to house some detainees previously held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, E3056 [17DE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 3548), E2343 [23SE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 1467), H4138 [31MR], E663 [12MR]

Votes: position on missed, H4199 [31MR], H6990 [18JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H10067 [29SE]

Tributes

Kennedy, Edward M., H10053 [29SE]

Leonhardt, Jack, E1072 [6MY]

McGill, Adriel, E2642 [27OC]

Ringer, Barbara A., E1475 [17JN]