GRAVES, SAM (a Representative from Missouri)

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), H8709 [23JY]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H8356 [17JY]

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): anniversary (see H. Res. 472), H6013 [21MY]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 879), H13003 [16NO]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H9282 [31JY]

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H7838 [8JY]

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H486 [22JA]

———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H8708 [23JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H3438 [16MR]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H6744 [12JN]

Arms control: prevent entrance or extension of any agreement with Russia that would jeopardize U.S. deterrence capability relative to other countries' deployment of a nuclear arsenal (see H. Con. Res. 217), H13520 [3DE]

Borlaug, Norman E.: tribute (see H. Res. 739), H9490 [14SE]

Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 708), H11869 [27OC]

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), H14742 [10DE]

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]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a grant program to provide vision care to children (see H.R. 577), H1607 [13FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program (see H.R. 3256), H9900 [23SE]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2752), H6305 [8JN]

Clean Air Act: amend relative to renewable fuel standard (see H.R. 2409), H5664 [14MY]

Coach Jodie Bailey Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 3072), H7703 [26JN]

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

Complaint Free Wednesday: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 155), H6972 [17JN]

Consumer Product Safety Act: exempt second-hand sellers of certain products from lead content and certification requirements (see H.R. 968), H2926 [3MR]

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H4584 [21AP]

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

Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1269), H2924 [3MR]

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

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 Agriculture: establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H11740 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense: prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3015), H10457 [1OC]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS (see H.R. 148), H922 [3FE]

———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), H5486 [12MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a loan program for eligible hospitals to establish residency training programs (see H.R. 914), H4583 [21AP]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H2875 [26FE]

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), H922 [3FE]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H12588 [6NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: pursue every legal means to stay or recoup certain incentive bonus payments made by American International Group, Inc. (AIG) to employees and require approval of such payments (see H.R. 1577), H3706 [19MR]

———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), H10408 [30SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H6267 [4JN]

———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), H6619 [11JN]

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]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H3056 [5MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school program (see H.R. 2446), H5665 [14MY]

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), H12044 [28OC]

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), H9999 [25SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H6015 [21MY]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 37), H5486 [12MY]

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

FEMA: consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates (see H.R. 1525), H8960 [28JY]

———modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see H.R. 2591), H6010 [21MY]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H9056 [29JY]

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), H4688 [22AP]

Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum (see H. Res. 390), H5062 [30AP]

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

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

Health: improve access to emergency medical services and provide additional Medicare physician payments for such services (see H.R. 1188), H2834 [25FE]

———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), H10457 [1OC]

———provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H6076 [2JN]

———require that any major health care reform bill considered on the House floor should be available for viewing (see H. Res. 721), H9443 [10SE]

Health care facilities: tribute to Barnes Jewish Hospital, Henry Ford Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Integris Baptist Hospital for completion of successful 16-person kidney transplant (see H. Res. 664), H12288 [3NO]

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

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11582 [21OC]

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

———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H9962 [24SE]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H9999 [25SE]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 1868), H6076 [2JN]

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

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H6807 [15JN]

Iraq: commend parliamentary elections in Kurdistan (see H. Res. 712), H9280 [31JY]

———establish a U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region (see H. Res. 873), H13355 [19NO]

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]

Kalas, Harry: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H6307 [8JN]

Kansas City Animal Health Corridor: recognize region (see H. Res. 317), H4397 [1AP]

Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building, St. Charles, MO: designate (see H.R. 1218), H2873 [26FE]

Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building, Chesterfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1216), H2873 [26FE]

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

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

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

———exempt pharmacies and pharmacists from certain accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals (see H.R. 616), H1045 [4FE]

———exempt unsanctioned State-licensed retail pharmacies from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 1970), H10070 [29SE]

———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 1430), H6155 [3JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H382 [15JA]

Members of Congress: deny automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 156), H163 [9JA]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H14877 [14DE]

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

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

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 84), H5063 [30AP]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 247), H3707 [19MR]

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

National World War I Museum: designate Liberty Memorial as National World War I Memorial (see H.R. 1849), H4396 [1AP]

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

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), H2886 [2MR]

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]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H7705 [26JN]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H9207 [30JY]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see H.R. 2965), H7084 [19JN]

———improve SCORE (organization) small business counseling program (see H.R. 1839), H5063 [30AP]

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

Senior citizens: support goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability (see H. Con. Res. 59), H7024 [18JN]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H11712 [22OC]

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]

Small business: encourage development of cooperatives for healthcare options to improve coverage for employees (CHOICE) including through a small business CHOICE tax credit (see H.R. 850), H1041 (see H.R. 859), H1042 [4FE]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 2607), H6011 [21MY]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H6155 [3JN]

———repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 1221), H9207 [30JY]

Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building, Ballwin, MO: designate (see H.R. 1217), H2873 [26FE]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 1352), H4525 [2AP]

———disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H11516 [20OC]

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), H4840 [27AP]

———allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1470), H3749 [23MR]

———allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 953), H9550 [15SE]

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

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

———extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2329), H9738 [21SE]

———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H8960 [28JY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H3525 [17MR]

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

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H3055 [5MR]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H4063 [26MR]

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

———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 240), H163 [9JA]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2836 [25FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 1519), H3437 [16MR]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H3105 [9MR]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H9899 [23SE]

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (see H.R. 155), H486 [22JA]

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

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

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H5667 [14MY]

Transportation Security Administration: engage in a negotiated rulemaking process for purposes of creating a security regiment for general aviation aircraft (see H.R. 3093), H8101 [14JY]

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

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), H12142 [29OC]

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

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

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), H4688 [22AP]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1032), H1518 [12FE]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H5792 [19MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (see H. Res. 699), H9206 [30JY]

Aviation: establish additional goals for airport master plans (see H.R. 990), H1247 [11FE]

Dept. of Transportation: evaluate technologies that may prevent adverse weather effects associated with freezing, safety, life span, and energy efficiency of National Highway System bridges (see H.R. 4372), H15500 [16DE]

Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 374), H4915 [28AP]

Marine Corps: tribute to Toys for Tots Literacy Program (see H. Res. 232), H3145 [10MR]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H1606 [13FE]

Power resources: expedite increased supply and availability of energy to our Nation (see H.R. 3005), H7145 [23JN]

Roads and highways: support the repair of national transportation infrastructure, including bridges not located on Federal-aid highways (see H. Res. 848), H11515 [20OC]

SBA: extend and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see H.R. 2767), H6413 [9JN]

Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance premiums (see H.R. 3776), H11166 [8OC]

———extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4075), H13001 [16NO]

———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 664), H493 [23JA]

Remarks

Adamek, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1389 [12JN]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H7460, H7672 [26JN]

———suspend global warming pollution emission cap and trade program if unemployment reaches a certain level, H7460 [26JN]

Alberg, Kyle T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Allen, Andrew B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2242 [10SE]

Andrews, Charles W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E999 [28AP]

Applebury, David J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1314 [4JN]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E301 [23FE], E614 [10MR]

Bakken, Laura: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in the Workplace recipient, E1385 [11JN]

Bedell, Tyler A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2524 [14OC]

Birchler, Brian M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E8 [6JA]

BJ Office Products, Inc.: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Employer of Excellence recipient, E1383 [11JN]

Bloemker, Jodi: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Emerging Leader recipient, E1384 [11JN]

Bradley, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2877 [3DE]

Breslow, Benjamin W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E202 [4FE]

Brock, Andy M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E197 [4FE]

Brown, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1307 [4JN]

Budget: deficit, H3839 [25MR]

Bukaty, Zachary R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1154 [14MY]

Carpenter, Christopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E966 [23AP]

Carr, Benjamin P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E596 [9MR]

Cassidy, Charles M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E206 [4FE]

Collier, Kaleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1059 [5MY]

Conception Junction, MO: Jefferson High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E9 [6JA]

Corwin, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E208 [4FE]

Courter, Taylor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1071 [6MY]

Cox, Derek T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E963 [23AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2099 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1540 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1603 [26JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), consideration (H. Res. 673), H8720 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1981 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1903 [23JY]

Dunlap, Darin M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2241 [10SE]

Eber, Eli S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E230 [10FE]

Edwards, Collin D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E227 [10FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1785 [15JY]

Fish, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1154 [14MY]

Fotheringhame, Jake A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2241 [10SE]

GAO: study effect of venture capital ownership restrictions on participation in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H7774 [8JY]

Garcia, Matthew C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E593 [9MR]

Gaskill, Trent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2234 [10SE]

Gordon, Joel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E311 [24FE]

Greathouse, Josh: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E960 [23AP]

Gutierrez, Korney S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E204 [4FE]

Hamilton, MO: tribute to Penney High School football team, E2884 [3DE]

———tribute to Penney High School girls' cross country team, E2882 [3DE]

Hannon, Timothy Z.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E228 [10FE]

Harrell, Paul: Missouri Association of School Business Officials School Business Official of the Year award recipient, E1466 [17JN]

Harter, Michael A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E961 [23AP]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12613 [7NO]

Herzberg, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2238 [10SE]

Hochard, Miles: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2 [6JA]

Hogle, Travis: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1078 [6MY]

Hubbs, Jonathan R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2797 [18NO]

Hucke, Charles J.W.B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2528 [14OC]

Huster, Collin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2522 [14OC]

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), E74 [13JA]

James, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E894 [21AP], E997 [28AP]

Johnson, Cody W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E956 [23AP]

Jones, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1777 [15JY], E2878 [3DE]

Kahn, Marissa: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., National Leadership Council Gold Medal award recipient, E2148 [31JY]

Kearney, MO: Kearney High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E3 [6JA]

———tribute to Kearney High School football team, E2879 [3DE]

———tribute to Kearney High School girls' cross country team, E2884 [3DE]

Keenan, Sean P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E195 [4FE]

Killen, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2595 [21OC]

Kinnaman, Steven M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E965 [23AP]

Kinzler, Delane G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E958 [23AP]

Kleinmeyer, Aaron R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E595 [9MR]

Knopp, Johnathon S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [4FE]

Knopp, Thomas L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E198 [4FE]

Krasowski, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1309 [4JN]

Kuehn, Tyler W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E211 [4FE]

Lanham, Maxwell E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E6 [6JA]

Liberty, MO: tribute to Liberty High School girls' cross country team, E2886 [3DE]

Manley, Jeremy A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E991 [28AP]

Marine Corps: tribute to Toys for Tots Literacy Program (H. Res. 232), H6034 [2JN]

Maryville, MO: tribute to Maryville High School football team, E2881 [3DE]

Mather, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2793 [18NO]

Mather, Clayton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E998 [28AP]

McDaniel, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2364 [24SE]

McDonald, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1155 [14MY]

Merrigan, Carl: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E210 [4FE]

Meyer, Jeremiah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1878 [22JY]

Molumby, Nicole: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E1383 [11JN]

Mound City, MO: tribute to Mound City High School football team, E2880 [3DE]

National World War I Museum: designate Liberty Memorial as National World War I Memorial (H.R. 1849), H12393 [5NO]

Nelson, Jesse R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2519 [14OC]

New York Yankees (baseball team): tribute (H. Res. 893), H12468 [6NO]

Nix, John A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Nix, Kyle J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1152 [14MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H3839 [25MR]

O'Rear, Sean I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E959 [23AP]

Owens, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2800 [18NO]

Pack, Christopher M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1708 [9JY]

Pack, Jeffrey C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1704 [9JY]

Parkville, MO: anniversary of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School, E2340 [23SE]

Pelleter, Cole: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2372 [25SE]

Pipkin, Halliday: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2822 [19NO]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7672 [26JN]

———create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), consideration (H. Res. 587), H7460 [26JN]

Priddle, Garrison W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E962 [23AP]

Prinslow, Thomas A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E228 [10FE]

Reece, Kyle L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2521 [14OC]

Reichert, Julie: National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., National Leadership Conference Gold Medal recipient, E2167 [31JY]

Reichert, Kelli: National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., National Leadership Conference Gold Medal recipient, E2181 [31JY]

Rempe, Sandy: Coalition for Juvenile Justice Tony Gobar Outstanding National Juvenile Justice Specialist Award recipient, E1390 [12JN]

Ressler, William B.J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1875 [22JY]

Reynolds, Brandon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2239 [10SE]

Richey, Joseph L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [10FE]

Ritter, Nicholas R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E315 [24FE]

Rupp, Julia: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in the Workplace recipient, E1384 [11JN]

Savannah, MO: tribute to Savannah High School girls' golf team, E2881 [3DE]

SBA: add photonics technology to list of targeted business sectors qualified to receive grants under the Small Business Early-Stage Investment Program, H12104 [29OC]

———allow for repayment of loans to small construction companies to be deferred, H12109 [29OC]

———allow veterans business centers to receive grants to develop specialized entrepreneurial programs that assist unemployed veterans, reservists, and surviving spouses, H5855 [20MY]

———conduct study to assess feasibility of a program to help fund startup medical technology firms, H12106 [29OC]

———eligibility of companies backed with venture capital under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H7758 [8JY]

———enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), H7758, H7772, H7774, H7775, H7776, H7777 [8JY]

———ensure that agencies with space shuttle related commercialization programs include efforts to assist small businesses affected by the termination of the space shuttle program, H7775 [8JY]

———establish a program to provide business counseling and entrepreneurial development assistance to members of the Armed Forces, H5859 [20MY]

———establish Microenterprise Training Center Program, H5856 [20MY]

———establish Rural Entrepreneurship Advisory Council, H5857 [20MY]

———establish Veterans Business Center program, H5858 [20MY]

———establish Youth Entrepreneurs Program, H12108 [29OC]

———extend Small Business Health Information Technology Financing Program participation eligibility period, H12105 [29OC]

———give priority for disadvantaged small businesses outreach grants to underrepresented areas, women, service-disabled veterans, and minority-owned organizations, H7776 [8JY]

———improve disaster relief programs (H.R. 3743), H12473 [6NO]

———improve the Microloan Program (H.R. 3737), H12467, H12468 [6NO]

———increase loan guarantee on qualifying loans for veteran-owned small businesses, H12106 [29OC]

———increase maximum amount of stabilization loans and delay repayment of such loans in areas of high unemployment, H12110 [29OC]

———modernize Small Business Development Centers, H5845 [20MY]

———pay claim of any lender who follows the applicable requirements of the National Lender Training Program, H12101 [29OC]

———provide financing to support early-stage small businesses in targeted industries (H.R. 3738), H13082 [18NO]

———require district offices to establish marketing plan for rural businesses on financing and investment alternatives, designate a rural business outreach specialist, and host outreach seminars, H12103 [29OC]

———require release of regulations for participation in the Renewable Energy Capital Investment Program and progress reports on expansion, H12102 [29OC]

———small business development centers funding to assist small manufacturers transitioning into growth sectors, H5859 [20MY]

———Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program medical technology research funding, H7777 [8JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1434 [17JN]

Seise, Tucker C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2865 [2DE]

Shellito, Becky: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in Support Services recipient, E1384 [11JN]

Shiner, Joshua M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E230 [10FE]

Sigman, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2795 [18NO]

Sizemore, W. Christian: Clay County, MO, Commission Alexander Doniphan Community Service Award recipient, E2601 [22OC]

Small business: economic impact of increased tax rates, H12613 [7NO]

———modernize small business investment companies, H12075 [29OC]

———provide for improved long-term financing of small business concerns by certified development companies, H12075 [29OC]

———provide loan guarantees for the acquisition of health information technology by eligible professionals in solo and small group practices (H.R. 3014), H13085, H13086 [18NO]

Small Business Act: amend (H.R. 2352), H5843, H5845, H5853, H5855, H5856, H5857, H5858, H5859 [20MY]

———extend programs (S. 1929), H11987 [28OC]

———improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12075, H12100, H12101, H12102, H12103, H12104, H12105, H12106, H12108, H12109, H12110 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1541), H3468, H3469 [17MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 3614), H9820 [23SE]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 1929), H11987 [28OC]

———improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12075, H12100, H12101, H12102, H12103, H12104, H12105, H12106, H12108, H12109, H12110 [29OC]

———prohibit use of Small Business Early-Stage Investment Program funds for earmarks, H12104 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1541), H3468, H3469 [17MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 3614), H9820 [23SE]

Smith, James T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [10FE]

Smith, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2446 [6OC]

Smith, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E313 [24FE]

Sprong, Barbara: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1383 [11JN]

Stanberry, MO: Stanberry High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E10 [6JA]

Stasiak, Anthony M., II: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1814 [16JY]

Strickland, Derek J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E598 [9MR]

Taxation: retain estate tax with an immediate exemption increase and repeal new carryover basis rules (H.R. 4154), H13485 [3DE]

Terrell, Matthew T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2198 [8SE], E2237 [10SE]

Torchia, Joseph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2923 [10DE]

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

———clarify standards used to issue emergency regulations or security directives, H6198 [4JN]

Tritico, Alexander T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E4 [6JA]

Turnbull, Cody: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1094 [7MY]

Underwood, Brandon S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1710 [9JY]

Vanzandt, Darrell W., II: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E974 [27AP]

Vleisides, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E313 [24FE]

Votes: position on missed, E78 [13JA], E148 [27JA], E611 [10MR], E1196 [19MY], E1845 [20JY]

Wallace, Eric D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2448 [6OC]

Wallis, Aron M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1317 [4JN]

Warren, Eli: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2864 [2DE]

Wheeler, Justin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E596 [9MR]

Whitaker, Vincent P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2798 [18NO]

Whitlock, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1310 [4JN]

Williams, Alexander F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [10FE]

Wilson, Wesley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1312 [4JN]

Wood, Michael B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E996 [28AP]

Woodbury, Karen: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in Volunteerism recipient, E1385 [11JN]

Woods, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E314 [24FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8353 [17JY]

Reports filed

In the Matter of Representative Graves: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111-320), H12140 [29OC]

Tributes

Bedell, Mary Beth, E801 [26MR]

Bellais, William and Ann, E1679 [8JY]

Blum, Chris, E1021 [30AP]

Button, Travis, E2714 [4NO]

Carpenter, Matt, E2710 [4NO]

Clanton, Chandra, E1759 [14JY]

Crocker, Sam, E2711 [4NO]

Culver, Steve, E2203 [8SE]

Cummings, Tom, E1467 [17JN]

Derrough, Lee, E3020 [17DE]

Graham, Jessica, E2708 [4NO]

Graham, Sarah, E2712 [4NO]

Graham, Zack, E2707 [4NO]

Holley, Larry, E317 [24FE]

Meroney, Sam D., E2517 [14OC]

Myers, Travis R., E648 [12MR]

O'Connor, Michael D., E695 [18MR]

Rempe, Sandy, E1326 [4JN]

Riddle, Wanda, E534 [3MR]

Rinehart, Joe, E1 [6JA]

Shields, Sidney, E2713 [4NO]

Titus, Cheyenne, E2706 [4NO]

Titus, Tyler, E2715 [4NO]

Todd, Kyle, E2709 [4NO]