MICA, JOHN L. (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), H11680 [22OC]

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6196, H6198, H6199 [4JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2647, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strength, H10488 [6OC]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors, H9139 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: appropriate unobligated balances of funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2942), H7086 [19JN]

Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H8586 [22JY]

Armed Forces: express gratitude for service of Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California (see H. Res. 891), H12456 [5NO]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H3706 [19MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H3835 [24MR]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H3706 [19MR]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 270), H3706 [19MR]

———provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal correspondence and small parcels to members serving or hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable (see H.R. 707), H923 [3FE]

———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 1052), H3706 [19MR]

Blowing Rock, NC: authorize a land exchange to acquire lands for the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. 1121), H4688 [22AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H3402 [12MR]

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]

Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building, White Springs, FL: designate (see H.R. 3667), H11582 [21OC]

Coast Guard: assist in the defense of U.S. mariners and vessels against piracy and ensure traditional right of self-defense of those vessels against piracy (see H.R. 2984), H7085 [19JN]

———improve benefits (see H.R. 2901), H6903 [16JN]

———structure acquisition processes and policies (see H.R. 1665), H3748 [23MR]

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

Crowe, Sally: tribute (see H. Res. 646), H8100 [14JY] (see H. Res. 682), H8959 [28JY]

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

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 484), H3641 [18MR]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Florida, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in Florida (see H.R. 1073), H1605 [13FE]

———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), H5668 [14MY]

Dept. of Education: support District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (see H. Con. Res. 70), H3145 [10MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H4524 [2AP]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit prosecution of unprivileged enemy combatants (see H.R. 4111), H14744 [10DE]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H780 [28JA]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a maritime career training loan program (see H.R. 2651), H6074 [2JN]

———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), H11111 [7OC]

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), H3641 [18MR]

———provide for entitlement under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to payment for test preparatory courses (see H.R. 3948), H12288 [3NO]

———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), H3527 [17MR]

Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 3377), H9054 [29JY]

Diseases: increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H6415 [9JN]

Education: encourage teaching of U.S. Constitution to high school students in their senior year (see H. Res. 686), H9283 [31JY]

Elijah Pat Larkins Post Office Building, Pompano Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 1271), H4583 [21AP]

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), H9342 [8SE]

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

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]

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

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 1512), H3436 [16MR] (see H.R. 3607), H9737 [21SE] (see H.R. 4217), H13627 (see H.R. 4217), H14370 [8DE]

———improve airline safety and pilot training (see H.R. 3371), H9054 [29JY]

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: prohibit from establishing a travel or conference policy that takes into account the perception of a possible event location as a resort or vacation destination (see H.R. 3392), H9055 [29JY]

FEMA: establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 1174), H2833 [25FE]

———reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (see H.R. 1746), H4062 [26MR]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H4026 [25MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 17), H1159 [10FE]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 1584), H8100 [14JY]

Florida Keys Scenic Highway: Dept. of Transportation All-American Road designee (see H. Res. 917), 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), H5485 [12MY]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H8008 [10JY]

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), H9671 [16SE]

GSA: improve accountability and congressional oversight of public buildings and facilities projects (see H. Res. 163), H1520 [12FE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3970), H12140 [29OC]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 783), H11168 [8OC]

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), H9057 [29JY]

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 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), H10458 [1OC]

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]

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships: implementation (see H.R. 3618), H9806 [22SE]

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), H9056 [29JY]

———ensure companies operating in the U.S. that receive Federal funds are not conducting business in Iran (see H.R. 3922), H11739 [23OC]

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

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

Law enforcement: improve maritime law enforcement (see H.R. 1440), H3402 [12MR]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H9056 [29JY]

Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm Post Office Building, Port Charlotte, FL: designate (see H.R. 2470), H5712 [18MY]

Louisiana HonorAir Day: designate (see H. Res. 828), H11462 [16OC]

Maersk Alabama (vessel): tribute to crew and those involved in the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips following hijacking by Somali pirates (see H. Res. 339), H4581 [21AP]

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

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 156), H13001 [16NO] (see H.R. 4255), H14827 [11DE]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H9342 [8SE]

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

Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (see H.R. 1135), H2632 [24FE]

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H8009 [10JY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H5713 [18MY]

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

National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 2256), H7837 [8JY]

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

National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 55), H13355 [19NO]

National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 313), H4397 [1AP]

Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 267), H3836 [24MR]

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

Pensacola, FL: anniversary (see H. Res. 166), H1520 [12FE]

Postal Service: allow payment of share of contributions for annuitants' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund (see H.R. 22), H4840 [27AP]

Puerto Rico: eligibility of residents for the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 3718), H10456 [1OC]

———make residents eligible for the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2839), H6618 [11JN]

———provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 2499), H5791 [19MY]

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

Securities: constitutional amendment to prohibit the U.S. from owning stock in private corporations (see H.J. Res. 57), H7145 [23JN]

Sergeant Marcus Mathes Post Office, Dade City, FL: designate (see H.R. 1516), H3437 [16MR]

Ships and vessels: ensure traditional right of self-defense of U.S. mariners against acts of piracy (see H.R. 3376), H9207 [30JY]

Smithsonian Institution: carry out certain construction projects (see H.R. 608), H386 [16JA]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H3835 [24MR]

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

———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 3486), H14446 [9DE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H4734 [23AP]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 1512), H3436 [16MR] (see H.R. 3607), H9737 [21SE] (see H.R. 4217), H13627 (see H.R. 4217), H14370 [8DE]

———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1974), H4523 [2AP]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H9899 [23SE]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1789), H4398 [1AP]

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

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see H.R. 2542), H8009 [10JY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H163 [9JA]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 982), H12197 [2NO]

Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H12289 [3NO]

Transportation Security Administration: engage in a negotiated rulemaking process for purposes of creating a security regiment for general aviation aircraft (see H.R. 3093), H7704 [26JN]

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), H7086 [19JN]

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H1607 [13FE]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H13069 [17NO]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 58), H195 [13JA]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H3338 [11MR] (see H.R. 333), H3706 [19MR]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H4841 [27AP]

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), H4999 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics (see H. Con. Res. 212), H12971 [7NO]

Dept. of Commerce: study population of South Atlantic red snapper fishery and limit departmental authority to promulgate any interim rule that prohibits fishing in South Atlantic red snapper fishery (see H.R. 3307), H8706 [23JY]

St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 480), H195 [13JA]

Transportation Security Administration: modify authority to issue emergency regulations and security directives using emergency procedures (see H.R. 3678), H10407 [30SE]

Veterans: provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March (see H.R. 423), H161 [9JA]

Declarations

Orlando tea party: Central Florida residents, E1764 [14JY]

Letters

Continue Transportation Security Clearinghouse background screening services for aviation workers: several airport managers and directors, H6181 [4JN]

FAA appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system: John Engler, National Association of Manufacturers, H5920 [21MY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H5919 [21MY]

FAA biennial inspections of foreign aircraft repair stations: Sean O'Keefe, General Electric Co., H5919 [21MY]

Lists

Congressional mandates for the utilization of biometric identifier technology, H6199 [4JN]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration (H. Res. 609), H7796, H7797 [8JY]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H7799 [8JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: provide disaster assistance to Florida potato farmers for losses due to excessive rainfall, H7793 [8JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: allow consideration of additional amendments to appropriations legislation, H7853 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), H7802 [8JY], H7843 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration (H. Res. 609), H7793 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), motion to recommit, H7853 [9JY]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, E1631 [26JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8615, H8616 [23JY]

Amtrak: funding, H722 [28JA]

Appropriations: legislative process, H7843 [9JY]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E425 [25FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H712, H717, H718, H722 [28JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), motion to recommit, H747 [28JA]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), conference report, E1022 [30AP]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), H11633, H11680, H11681 [22OC], H11722 [23OC]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), Senate amendment, H5840 [20MY]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics (H. Con. Res. 212), H13111, H13112 [18NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow certain changes in the Supplemental Review Assistance Program eligibility assessment and disaster payment schedule, H7802 [8JY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3326), Senate amendment, H15416 [16DE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, IL, H15416 [16DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1566, E1567 [24JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1591, E1598, E1600 [26JN]

Dept. of Transportation: impose a sunset provision on airline antitrust immunity, H5916 [21MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1952 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), H8615, H8616 [23JY], E2003 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1930 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1798 [15JY]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and providing stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 915), H5915, H5918, H5919, H5921, H5922, H5923, H5975, H5976 [21MY]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 3607), H9837 [23SE]

———follow existing guidelines in determining if the proposed College Point Marine Transfer Station in New York, NY, would propose an air navigation hazard, H5976 [21MY]

———improve airline safety and pilot training (H.R. 3371), H11335 [14OC]

———initiate rulemaking process to determine whether Westchester County, NY, Airport can reinstate limits on overnight aircraft operations, H5975 [21MY]

———overturn FAA-imposed wage and work rules contract for air traffic controllers and amend contract impasse procedures, H5915, H5918 [21MY]

———prohibit funding for implementation of New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal, E2003 [24JY]

———require biennial inspections of foreign aircraft repair stations, H5916, H5921, H5923 [21MY]

Father's Day: observance, E1511 [19JN]

Federal aid programs: restore funds to the Highway Trust Fund, Unemployment Trust Fund, and FHA and Ginnie Mae (Government-sponsored enterprise) mortgage programs (H.R. 3357), H9018 [29JY]

GAO: conduct study to determine if State and local transportation security background checks assist law enforcement and make recommendations to eliminate redundancy and facilitate sharing of such information, H11680, H11681 [22OC]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8909 [28JY], H11823 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12956 [7NO]

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), H109 [9JA]

Kemp, Jack F.: tribute (H. Res. 401), H5197 [6MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H7843 [9JY], H8909 [28JY]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), E1631 [26JN]

Republican Party: allegations of censorship relative to block of Republican mailing on H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, H8909 [28JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 3617), H9862, H9865, H9866 [23SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1493 [18JN]

Ships and vessels: limit liability relative to acts of self-defense of U.S. mariners and vessels against acts of piracy, H11722 [23OC]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 3607), H9837 [23SE]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H3482 [17MR]

Transportation: reduce time period for State and local governments to obligate highway, transit, rail, and aviation funds received from supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus, H712 [28JA]

———transit capital funding, H717, H718 [28JA]

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6181, H6197, H6199, H6204 [4JN]

———clarify standards used to issue emergency regulations or security directives, H6197 [4JN]

———continue Transportation Security Clearinghouse background screening services for aviation workers, H6181 [4JN]

———establish special protocols using biometric identifier technology for certain individuals in the Registered Traveler Program, H6199 [4JN]

———prohibit States from requiring separate security background checks for transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) cards unless necessitated by a compelling reason, H6204 [4JN]

Unemployment: rates, H8440 [21JY]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (H. Res. 58), H406 [21JA]

Votes: position on missed, H5690 [18MY], H7000 [18JN], H7726 [7JY], H9976 [25SE], H12380 [5NO], H14496 [10DE], H14804 [11DE], H14844 [14DE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3349 [12MR]

———impact of requiring State water pollution control funded projects to comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage rate requirements, H3349 [12MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H14741 [10DE]

Tributes

Caines, Eleanor, E2626 [23OC]

Dahlke, Jason, E2199 [8SE]

DeCota, William R., E2282 [16SE]

Hawkins, Paula, E2909 [8DE]

Lee, H. Douglas, E2198 [8SE]