SULLIVAN, JOHN (a Representative from Oklahoma)

Appointments

Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming (House, Select), H906 [3FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H1043 [4FE]

American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H4735 [23AP]

American Kennel Club: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 160), H9808 [22SE]

Antitrust policy: amend laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (see H.R. 2695), H9397 [9SE]

Armed Forces: tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (see H. Res. 699), H12457 [5NO]

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

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

Bradford, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 60), H325 [14JA]

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]

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a grant program to provide vision care to children (see H.R. 577), H380 [15JA]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3749 [23MR]

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]

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: clarify applicability of certain provisions (see H.R. 1815), H4249 [31MR]

Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H1520 [12FE]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H4129 [30MR]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Oklahoma, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in Oklahoma (see H.R. 701), H601 [27JA]

———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 Energy: implement Clean Cities Program (see H.R. 3488), H9277 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H3402 [12MR]

———expand authority to impose debarments in order to ensure the integrity of drug, biological product, and device regulation (see H.R. 3932), H11867 [27OC]

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), H3748 [23MR]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3438 [16MR]

Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H9397 [9SE]

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), H11790 [26OC]

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), H9397 [9SE]

———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), H9808 [22SE]

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

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H4250 [31MR]

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

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H8356 [17JY]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H8302 [16JY]

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

Food: require disclosure of nutritional information on food offered for sale in food service establishments (see H.R. 1398), H4583 [21AP]

Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H3105 [9MR]

Franklin, John Hope: tribute (see H. Res. 302), H4250 [31MR] (see H. Res. 320), H4523 [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), H7837 [8JY]

Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum (see H. Res. 390), H5401 [7MY]

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

Health: provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H3642 [18MR]

———recognize orthopedic industry for innovation in providing devices that relieve pain of, and restore mobility to, members of Armed Forces, veterans, and patients from all walks of life (see H. Res. 577), H11582 [21OC]

———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 1671), H3748 [23MR]

———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), H9343 [8SE]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H12142 [29OC]

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

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

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H9492 [14SE]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see H.R. 3749), H11168 [8OC]

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]

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

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), H5000 [29AP]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H5308 [6MY]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H8303 [16JY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1519 [12FE]

Louisiana State University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 616), H7948 [9JY]

Marine Corps: tribute to Toys for Tots Literacy Program (see H. Res. 232), H5170 [5MY]

Medicaid: require coverage of professional services of optometrists (see H.R. 3176), H8008 [10JY]

Medicare: ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price (see H.R. 1392), H9491 [14SE]

———provide coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (see H.R. 870), H1042 [4FE]

Members of Congress: prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 420), H161 [9JA]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 437), H5666 [14MY]

Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Res. 394), H8185 [15JY]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H9491 [14SE]

Motor vehicles: protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals (see H.R. 4175), H13466 [2DE]

National Drug Facts Chat Day: recognize importance (see H. Res. 728), H9443 [10SE]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H8302 [16JY]

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), H13355 [19NO]

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

Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): recognize as the leading cause of death and disability of children and young adults and endorse the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H. Con. Res. 198), H11516 [20OC]

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

Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see H.R. 1431), H3337 [11MR]

———increase energy independence and job creation through safe energy production, alternative and renewable energy development, and conservation promotion for a cleaner environment (see H.R. 2846), H7838 [8JY]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (see H.R. 2300), H5397 [7MY] (see H.R. 2828), H6617 [11JN]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2300), H6745 [12JN]

Public debt: require congressional roll call votes acknowledging the effect of the costs of legislation on the national debt (see H.R. 3350), H8872 [27JY]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H9281 [31JY]

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

Senior citizens: establish long-term services and supports through single-entry point systems, evidence based disease prevention and health promotion programs, and enhanced nursing home diversion programs (see H.R. 2852), H8026 [13JY]

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]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H1607 [13FE]

State News (Michigan State University publication): anniversary (see H. Res. 487), H9550 [15SE]

Steve Owens Post Office Building, Miami, OK: designate (see H.R. 2191), H5060 [30AP]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9731 [17SE]

———resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H4916 [28AP]

Taxation: 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), H3402 [12MR]

———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H4395 [1AP]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H7947 [9JY]

———extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2628), H11713 [22OC]

———permanently extend the Indian employment credit and the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation (see H.R. 474), H194 [13JA]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 470), H1607 [13FE]

———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 1763), H5667 [14MY]

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

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

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H28 [6JA]

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

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H13550 [7DE]

———restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H7741 [7JY]

Tisdale, Wayman L.: tribute (see H. Res. 469), H6013 [21MY]

Transportation: provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes (see H.R. 1220), 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), H12288 [3NO]

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]

Veterans: establish veterans' treatment courts (see H.R. 2138), H4914 [28AP]

Wes Watkins Agricultural Research Laboratory, Lane, OK: designate (see H.R. 1713), H4026 [25MR]

Wes Watkins Post Office, Bennington, OK: designate (see H.R. 1713), H4026 [25MR]

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

World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 259), H4584 [21AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 983), H1247 [11FE]

Federal Agency Program Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 1023), H1517 [12FE]

H. Dale Cook Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Tulsa, OK: designate (see H.R. 3305), H8706 [23JY]

Harvey, Paul: tribute (see H. Res. 223), H3104 [9MR]

Medicaid: establish a disproportionate share hospital (DSH) redistribution pool from unexpended allotments to increase allotments for low DSH States and to provide grants for certain health access networks (see H.R. 3141), H7945 [9JY]

Medicare: reform payments and coverage for hospice care (see H.R. 3454), H9276 [31JY]

Motor vehicles: provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles (see H.R. 1622), H3703 [19MR]

Remarks

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H3531 [18MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8443 [21JY]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E421 [25FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H639 [28JA]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a grant program to provide vision care to children (H.R. 577), H4092 [30MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), earmark declaration, E1665 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2144 [31JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E2004 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1942 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), H8139 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1817 [16JY]

Grimm, Brian: Oklahoma Teacher of the Year award recipient, H10076 [30SE]

H. Dale Cook Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Tulsa, OK: designate (H.R. 3305), H13029 [17NO]

Harvey, Paul: tribute (H. Res. 223), H4073 [30MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H11822 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12212 [3NO]

Liechtenstein: tax and financial crime enforcement, E2970 [11DE]

Motor vehicles: provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles, H8139 [15JY]

———provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles (H.R. 1622), H8365 [20JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1658 [7JY]

Votes: correction, E767 [25MR]

———position on missed, E101 [15JA], E1657, E1659, E1660, E1662 [7JY]

Wes Watkins Agricultural Research Laboratory, Lane, OK: designate (H.R. 1713), E2328 [22SE]

Wes Watkins Post Office, Bennington, OK: designate (H.R. 1713), E2328 [22SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H6070 [2JN]