ROHRABACHER, DANA (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H4 [6JA]

Articles and editorials

Constantine Menges; National Security Aide, Joe Holley, Washington (DC) Post, H3397 [12MR]

Fred Schwarz, RIP, Bill Muehlenberg, Christian Today (publication), H3395 [12MR]

Higher Learning—Former ABA Star Brian Taylor Is Now Committed To Educating the Youth of L.A., Chris Warren, SLAM (publication), E2594 [21OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

al-Megrahi, Abdel Baset: condemn release of convicted terrorist from a prison in Scotland to return home to Libya (see H. Res. 732), H13629 (see H. Res. 732), H14373 [8DE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 2842), H6618 [11JN]

———rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H9282 [31JY]

Aquarium of the Pacific (organization): Alliance To Save Energy Super Nova Star of Energy Efficiency Award recipient (see H. Res. 912), H13266 [18NO]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 156), H7742 [7JY]

Armed Forces: authorize members to designate anyone as the person authorized to direct disposition of the remains of the member if the member dies while on active duty (see H.R. 1633), H3704 [19MR]

———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]

———provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 613), H1607 [13FE]

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 377), H5064 [30AP]

Army Specialist Jeremiah Paul McCleery Post Office Building, Portola, CA: designate (see H.R. 3319), H8707 [23JY]

Aung San Suu Kyi: call for release by Burmese Government, hold tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, restore democracy and freedoms, and recognize human rights for Burmese citizens (see H. Res. 898), H12587 [6NO]

Bass, Karen: tribute (see H. Res. 49), H527 [26JA]

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

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H1608 [13FE]

Bureau of Reclamation: provide flexibility for operation of certain California pumping plants in times of drought emergency and support a fish hatchery program to preserve and restore the delta smelt (see H.R. 856), H1041 [4FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 56), H7024 [18JN]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 1588), H3640 [18MR]

California: honor first responders, express condolences to victims, mourn loss of firefighters Tedmund D. Hall and Arnaldo Quinones, and condemn act of arson relative to Southern California wildfires (see H. Res. 724), H9396 [9SE]

———prohibit restriction of Central Valley Project operations based on an Endangered Species Act biological opinion if it would result in less than historical maximum export levels (see H.R. 3105), H13467 [2DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: accept a statue of Ronald Reagan from the people of California for placement (see H. Con. Res. 101), H4581 [21AP]

———authorizing use of Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day (see H. Con. Res. 136), H6012 [21MY]

———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6539 [10JN]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see H. Res. 538), H7087 [19JN]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H7705 [26JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (see H. Res. 489), H6075 [2JN]

———commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see H. Res. 156), H2926 [3MR]

———condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 44), H162 [9JA]

———condemn violent repression of Uyghur protests, express sadness at loss of life, and call on Chinese Government to respect right of freedom of speech and association (see H. Res. 624), H8008 [10JY]

———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), H12141 [29OC]

Chula Vista, CA: tribute to Chula Vista Park View Little League baseball team (see H. Res. 725), H9396 [9SE]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Res. 230), H4584 [21AP]

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]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H922 [3FE]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 983), H1521 [12FE]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1866), H4518 [2AP]

CPSC: study drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007 (see H.R. 1977), H6904 [16JN]

Credit: permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H5791 [19MY]

———prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to individuals who lack a Social Security account number (see H.R. 1268), H2924 [3MR]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see H.R. 2189), H5892 [20MY]

Cuba: insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before increasing U.S. trade and tourism (see H. Con. Res. 132), H6416 [9JN]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 2900), H7086 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan (see H.R. 2404), H5663 [14MY]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 1717), H4026 [25MR]

———support District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (see H. Con. Res. 70), H4398 [1AP]

Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H9491 [14SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: construct a reinforced fence along a certain length of the U.S.-Mexico border and gain operational control over such border (see H.R. 3289), H8584 [22JY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H5664 [14MY]

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

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H37 [6JA]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in additional phases of the project to reclaim and reuse water within the service area of the Orange County Water District (see H.R. 383), H159 [9JA]

———establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 49), H922 [3FE]

———participate in Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project and Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination and reclamation project, and assist in regional brine line construction in California (see H.R. 530), H324 [14JA]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3401 [12MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.J. Res. 3), H486 [22JA]

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

———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), H9282 [31JY]

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), H1520 [12FE]

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), H4251 [31MR]

———include certain active duty service in the Reserve components as qualifying service for purposes of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3554), H10070 [29SE]

———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]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see H.R. 2788), H10070 [29SE]

District of Columbia: provide for retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 1015), H1517 [12FE]

Drugs: allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 2835), H6618 [11JN]

———eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use (see H.R. 2943), H7022 [18JN]

———provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 3939), H11868 [27OC]

Dungy, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 70), H486 [22JA]

Education: encourage teaching of U.S. Constitution to high school students in their senior year (see H. Res. 686), H9492 [14SE]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H12457 [5NO]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (see H. Res. 761), H9807 [22SE]

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), H1247 [11FE]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H1159 [10FE]

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), H11111 [7OC]

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

———study uses of amateur radio for emergency and disaster relief communications, identify impediments to deployment of such communications, and make recommendations for relief of such impediments (see H.R. 2160), H10408 [30SE]

Federal employees: provide coverage of acupuncturist services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 646), H6538 [10JN]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see H. Res. 780), H11740 [23OC]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H9280 [31JY]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H9206 [30JY]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 420), H6016 [21MY]

Foreign aid: verify that persons who receive U.S. foreign assistance are not affiliated with or do not support terrorist organizations or do not otherwise commit or support acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1062), H1604 [13FE]

Foreign policy: require long-term strategies for national security, diplomacy, and foreign assistance and performance-based budgeting for foreign assistance programs, projects, and activities (see H.R. 2387), H5580 [13MY]

Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H5580 [13MY]

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), H3078 [6MR]

Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum (see H. Res. 390), H5309 [6MY]

GAO: conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (see H.R. 1178), H4525 [2AP]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Res. 496), H7742 [7JY]

Government: end speculation on the current cost of multilingual services provided by the Government (see H.R. 1414), H3145 [10MR]

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]

Grant, Johnny: tribute (see H. Res. 221), H3077 [6MR]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 615), H442 [21JA]

Health: ensure the FTC bears the burden of proof in false advertising cases involving dietary supplements and dietary ingredients (see H.R. 3394), H9207 [30JY]

Highway Trust Fund: permit a State to elect to receive the State's contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment (see H.R. 2144), H4914 [28AP]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2097), H6415 [9JN]

Honduras: support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (see H. Res. 749), H9808 [22SE]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H7837 [8JY]

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

`IEEE Engineering the Future' Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 413), H5307 [6MY]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 1868), H4518 [2AP]

———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H5664 [14MY]

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

———remove incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come into the U.S. and provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers (see H.R. 994), H1247 [11FE]

———require Federal contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 138), H71 [7JA]

———withhold a portion of Federal highway construction and maintenance funds from States that issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants (see H.R. 140), H71 [7JA]

Immigration and Nationality Act: include criminal violations committed by an illegal alien in the definition of aggravated felony (see H.R. 1753), H4062 [26MR]

Intermediate Space Challenge: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 411), H6307 [8JN]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (see H.R. 2271), H5306 [6MY]

Iran: call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following disputed Presidential election (see H. Res. 992), H15502 [16DE]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see H. Res. 175), H7838 [8JY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H9207 [30JY]

Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H9398 [9SE]

Irish-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 254), H3527 [17MR]

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]

———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]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 364), H4839 [27AP]

Johnny Grant Hollywood Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2760), H6415 [9JN]

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

Klein, Herbert: tribute (see H. Res. 637), H8025 [13JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn hostile rhetoric and activities towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (see H. Res. 309), H5064 [30AP]

———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H4579 [21AP]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H9207 [30JY]

———secure smuggling routes on the U.S.-Mexico border and better prevent the smuggling of narcotics and weapons across the border (see H.R. 2083), H4732 [23AP]

Law enforcement officers: exempt certain officers from minimum sentencing requirements for using a firearm to commit a violent crime during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 834), H4583 [21AP] (see H.R. 866), H1042 [4FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: prohibit offices from entering into certain contracts with any contractor who does not participate in the employment eligibility verification program (see H.R. 124), H71 [7JA]

Lim Poon Lee Post Office, San Francisco, CA: designate (see H.R. 3119), H7740 [7JY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H8810 [24JY]

Los Angeles Lakers (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 566), H7085 [19JN]

Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H15499 [16DE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H4584 [21AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H4250 [31MR]

———permit eligible seniors to elect to receive vouchers for health savings accounts and/or premiums for high deductible health insurance plan and suspend certain late enrollment penalties (see H.R. 1118), H5712 [18MY]

———provide coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 646), H6538 [10JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to temporarily fill mass vacancies in Congress and preserve the people's right to elect their Representatives and Senators (see H.J. Res. 52), H5891 [20MY]

Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Res. 394), H6077 [2JN]

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

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), H8025 [13JY]

———recognize success and scientific contributions on anniversary of the landing of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity (see H. Res. 67), H382 [15JA]

National Aerospace Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 167), H8409 [20JY]

National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H382 [15JA]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 438), H5666 [14MY]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 117), H1044 [4FE]

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 Goods Movement Improvement Fund: establish (see H.R. 2355), H5483 [12MY]

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 security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 1655), H3705 [19MR]

———recognize the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 16), H162 [9JA]

National Senior Citizens Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 157), H8708 [23JY]

New York, NY: tribute to Chesley Sullenberger III, Jeffrey Skiles, the crew and passengers, and all responders for efforts relative to safe emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 (see H. Res. 75), H486 [22JA]

Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 267), H4584 [21AP]

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

Oakland, CA: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Res. 290), H4063 [26MR]

Olympic Day: observance (see H. Res. 538), H7087 [19JN]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: tribute to Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation (see H. Res. 654), H8410 [20JY]

Pakistan: condemn release of Abdul Q. Khan, who operated an illicit nuclear proliferation network, require accounting of activities of network, and condition assistance on nonproliferation commitments (see H. Res. 164), H1608 [13FE]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4397 [1AP]

Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see H.R. 1431), H4734 [23AP]

Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H7705 [26JN]

Public utilities: provide additional authority and definitions to public utility contracts (see H.R. 175), H196 [13JA]

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

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

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H9342 [8SE]

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

———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), H325 [14JA]

Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H14827 [11DE]

Securities: clarify exemption for certain annuity contracts and insurance policies from Federal regulation (see H.R. 2733), H6539 [10JN]

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

Social Security: prevent fraudulent use of account numbers by allowing the sharing of Social Security data among U.S. agencies for identity theft prevention and immigration enforcement purposes (see H.R. 2472), H6267 [4JN]

———require an employer to take action after learning that an individual's account number does not match the individual's name (see H.R. 137), H196 [13JA]

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), H6904 [16JN]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 1206), H5000 [29AP]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H2836 [25FE]

Taxation: allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve for compensation paid during active military duty (see H.R. 433), H486 [22JA]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 147), H6903 [16JN]

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

———exclude capital gains on sales and exchanges of residences purchased in a foreclosure sale (see H.R. 3520), H9279 [31JY]

———extend employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of Armed Forces (see H.R. 2396), H9281 [31JY]

———improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see H. Con. Res. 204), H11712 [22OC]

———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H6414 [9JN]

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

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H3402 [12MR]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 2203), H6973 [17JN]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H4397 [1AP]

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

———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), H11713 [22OC]

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

Thatcher, Margaret: tribute (see H. Res. 378), H4999 [29AP]

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

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H380 [15JA]

———refund U.S. taxpayer dollars expended on the Durban Review Conference (see H.R. 3231), H8301 [16JY]

U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance: prohibit funding for and participation in Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H162 [9JA]

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), H7146 [23JN]

University of California, Davis: anniversary (see H. Res. 448), H5666 [14MY]

University of California, Irvine: tribute to men's volleyball team (see H. Res. 567), H7085 [19JN]

University of Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 514), H6265 [4JN]

Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5484 [12MY]

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

———allow individuals eligible for Post-9/11 educational assistance enrolled in an institute of higher education in a State that charges fees in lieu of tuition to use amounts payable for such fees (see H.R. 2474), H5790 [19MY]

———expand authorized concurrent receipt of disability pay from the Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs to cover all veterans who have a combat-related disability (see H.R. 593), H381 [15JA]

Vietnam: call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists and respect Internet freedom (see H. Res. 672), H9492 [14SE]

———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1969), H4522 [2AP]

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

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), H9207 [30JY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H4686 [22AP]

Water Replenishment District of Southern California: anniversary (see H. Res. 758), H9738 [21SE]

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

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 2134), H5486 [12MY]

Williams, Serena: tribute (see H. Res. 720), H9280 [31JY]

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

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see H.R. 347), H3338 [11MR]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H7706 [26JN]

Zimbabwe: recognize threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in Zimbabwe (see H. Res. 238), H3401 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afghanistan: call for run-off election between top two finishers in Presidential election (see H. Res. 794), H10457 [1OC]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: condition receipt of Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance on repayment of any bonuses received during the past 5 years by the ten highest wage earners of an institution (see H.R. 1656), H3705 [19MR]

District of Columbia: restore Federal electoral rights of residents (see H.R. 665), H493 [23JA]

Iraq: establish a U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region (see H. Res. 873), H11868 [27OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment on appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the Senate and House of Representatives (see H.J. Res. 53), H5891 [20MY]

Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2287), H5307 [6MY]

———provide that an employee not otherwise covered for benefit purposes may irrevocably elect to have employment treated as so covered and subject to Social Security taxes (see H.R. 2286), H5307 [6MY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income compensation received by employees consisting of qualified distributions of employer stock (see H.R. 692), H526 [26JA]

Press releases

Water Industry Loses a Great Leader—The Orange County Water District Board and Staff Mourns the Untimely Loss of First Vice President, Director Wes Bannister: Orange County, CA, Water District, E3021 [17DE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H432 [21JA]

Afghanistan: develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H13056-H13062 [17NO]

———history of U.S. policy, H13056-H13059 [17NO]

———U.S. policy, H11449-H11455 [15OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), earmark declaration, E1675 [8JY]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H13620, H13624 [8DE]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E362 [25FE], E707 [18MR]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), H5622 [14MY]

Budget: deficit, H7133 [23JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: provide flexibility for operation of certain California pumping plants in times of drought emergency and support a fish hatchery program to preserve and restore the delta smelt, H7133 [23JN]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (H. Res. 489), H6046 [2JN]

———human rights violations, H6046 [2JN], H7832 [8JY], H11104 [7OC]

———prohibit removal of satellites and related components from U.S. munitions list that may be transferred or launched into space by China, H6439 [10JN]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (H. Res. 226), H3309 [11MR]

———U.S. policy, H7831-H7835 [8JY], H11104-H11106 [7OC]

Climate: allegations of manipulation of scientific data relative to global warming, H13620 [8DE]

———global warming, H3632 [18MR], H6406-H6412 [9JN], H7133, H7135 [23JN], H13620-H13625 [8DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H8092 [14JY]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), H6439 [10JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1982 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1913 [24JY]

District of Columbia: establish as a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives (H.R. 157), H3393, H3394 [12MR]

———provide for retrocession to Maryland (H.R. 1015), H3393 [12MR]

El Salvador: elections, H3396 [12MR], E633 [11MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1758 [14JY]

Foreign Service: modernize (H.R. 2410), H6439 [10JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H6404 [9JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H11814 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12215 [3NO], H12851, H12865 [7NO]

History: significance of the Cold War relative to U.S. foreign policy, H3395-H3398 [12MR]

Huntington Beach, CA: anniversary, E794 [26MR]

Immigration: reform, H7133 [23JN]

Iran: support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (H. Res. 560), H7036 [19JN]

Israel: 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 (H. Res. 34), H102 [9JA]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip and condemn the end of the ceasefire by Hamas, E47 [8JA]

NATO: reassess U.S. membership, H7830 [8JY], H11101-H11104 [7OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California, H7133 [23JN]

Pakistan: authorize appropriations to promote an enhanced strategic partnership (S. 1707), H10118 [30SE]

———authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (H.R. 1886), H6570 [11JN]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1260), H8093-H8097 [14JY]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7137 [23JN], H7632 [26JN], H13620, H13624 [8DE]

Russia: U.S. policy, H7830-H7835 [8JY], H11101-H11104 [7OC]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1410 [15JN]

Statements

U.S. Policy Towards El Salvador Relative to the FMLN, Temporary Protected Immigration Status, Money Transfers and U.S. National Security, E633 [11MR]

Tributes

Bannister, Wes, E3021 [17DE]

Menges, Constantine, H3395 [12MR]

Schwarz, Fred, H3394 [12MR]

Taylor, Brian, E2593 [21OC]