HALL, RALPH M. (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H5485 [12MY]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 2061), H7741 [7JY]

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

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2648), H6415 [9JN]

American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H5000 [29AP]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 2842), H7147 [23JN]

———rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H8873 [27JY]

Antitrust policy: amend laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (see H.R. 2695), H10408 [30SE]

Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H15502 [16DE]

———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq and support members serving in harm's way (see H. Res. 988), H15502 [16DE]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4088), H13267 [18NO]

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

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 1305), H2979 [4MR]

———recognize significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program (see H. Res. 812), H13467 [2DE]

Army Community Covenant: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 170), H9731 [17SE]

Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN): tribute to Hannah Giles and James O'Keefe III, for investigation of fraudulent and illegal practices and misuse of taxpayer dollars (see H. Res. 809), H13355 [19NO]

Borel, Calvin: tribute (see H. Res. 418), H5793 [19MY]

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), H6539 [10JN]

China: 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]

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

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H7147 [23JN]

Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (see H.R. 4061), H12971 [7NO]

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

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 614), H441 [21JA]

Controlled Substances Act: address use of intrathecal pumps (see H.R. 3018), H10457 [1OC]

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

Credit: require borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages for single-family housing to make certain minimum downpayments and prohibit financing of closing costs under such mortgages (see H.R. 3706), H13355 [19NO]

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

———provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 430), H161 [9JA]

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

Dept. of Defense: require alien unprivileged enemy belligerents be tried under military commissions (see H.R. 4127), H13352 [19NO]

———require State approval and Presidential notification and certification before transfer or release of individual currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in the U.S. (see H.R. 2294), H5713 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: establish a pilot program to help communities establish and improve rural after-school programs (see H.R. 3078), H14877 [14DE]

Dept. of Energy: ensure consideration of water intensity in energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources (see H.R. 3598), H13386 [1DE]

Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H13629 (see H.R. 2149), H14372 [8DE]

———establish a loan program for eligible hospitals to establish residency training programs (see H.R. 914), H3105 [9MR]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: provide repayment procedures for certain assistance received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2745), H7706 [26JN]

———repeal authority to extend the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4110), H13265 [18NO]

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

Dept. of Transportation: extend commercial space transportation liability regime (see H.R. 3819), H11456 [15OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H9900 [23SE]

Diseases: continue research into causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, commend those involved, and support designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month (see H. Res. 69), H7706 [26JN]

———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H7146 [23JN]

———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]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H8810 [24JY]

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

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve: recognize as a unique and precious ecosystem (see H. Res. 701), H9443 [10SE]

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

Energy Awareness Month: recognize the Air Force and Dyess AFB, TX, for success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations (see H. Res. 845), H11869 [27OC]

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), H2603 [23FE]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H13629 (see H.R. 391), H14372 [8DE]

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), H12588 [6NO]

———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), H10520 [6OC]

———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), H8303 [16JY]

———recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 428), H5485 [12MY]

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

Federal Agency Sunset Commission: establish (see H.R. 393), H2603 [23FE]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H3145 [10MR]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 1620), H3703 [19MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 17), H2632 [24FE]

Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H1045 [4FE]

Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H8357 [17JY]

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), H5000 [29AP]

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

George Thomas `Mickey' Leland Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 4266), H14742 [10DE]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H6972 [17JN]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 12), H8356 [17JY]

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]

Harvey, Paul: tribute (see H. Res. 223), H3146 [10MR]

Hawaii: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 593), H8101 [14JY]

Health: apply antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 1204), H2835 [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), H1605 [13FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3713), H10456 [1OC]

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3400), H10457 [1OC]

———provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H3525 [17MR]

———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), H8810 [24JY]

———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), H10071 [29SE]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (see H.R. 2020), H4685 [22AP]

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), H7947 [9JY]

Home Safety Month: designate (see H. Res. 543), H6743 [12JN]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of a regulation of individual activity disguised as a tax (see H. Res. 959), H15504 [16DE]

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

———reduce suballocations to reflect floor amendments to general appropriation bills (see H. Res. 343), H4582 [21AP]

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

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

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

`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), H6076 [2JN]

———extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1136), H3642 [18MR]

Insurance: impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans (see H.R. 1085), H2875 [26FE]

———require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1691), H3834 [24MR]

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum and develop and maintain viable military options to prevent development or deployment of nuclear weapons capability (see H.R. 3832), H13355 [19NO]

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), H11516 [20OC]

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]

Kyle G. West Post Office Building, Georgetown, TX: designate (see H.R. 2422), H5893 [20MY]

Lake Texoma: exempt guides for hire and other operators of uninspected vessels from Coast Guard and other regulations (see H.R. 2717), H12288 [3NO]

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

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H13354 [19NO]

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

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 233), H3145 [10MR]

Medicaid: allow States to permit certain eligible individuals who have extremely high annual lifelong orphan drug costs to continue on Medicaid notwithstanding increased income (see H.R. 1441), H6155 [3JN]

———require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H6262 [4JN]

Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H15500 [16DE]

———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), H3104 [9MR]

———modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2049), H5486 [12MY]

———provide for an update under the physician fee schedule to be fully paid for through medical liability reform, a pathway for biosimilar biological products, and other means (see H.R. 4138), H13352 [19NO]

———provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 574), H3145 [10MR]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H11582 [21OC]

———restore payments for home oxygen therapy through the beneficiary's period of medical need (see H.R. 2373), H6015 [21MY]

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

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

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H8586 [22JY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H5308 [6MY]

National Cancer Institute: make grants for the discovery and validation of biomarkers for use in risk stratification for, and early detection and screening of, ovarian cancer (see H.R. 1816), H4249 [31MR]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 793), H10457 [1OC]

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

National Children and Families Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 534), H7707 [26JN]

National Computer Science Education Week: designate (see H. Res. 558), H8185 [15JY]

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

National Firefighters Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 729), H11168 [8OC]

National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 940), H13386 [1DE]

National Nutrition Month: designate (see H. Res. 274), H4064 [26MR]

National Park and Recreation Month: designate (see H. Res. 288), H7147 [23JN]

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

National Science and Technology Council: establish committee with responsibility to coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education activities and programs of all Federal agencies (see H.R. 1709), H4025 [25MR]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H3641 [18MR]

NSF: award grants to institutions of higher education to develop and offer education and training programs (see H.R. 461), H194 [13JA]

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

Pi Day: designate (see H. Res. 224), H3104 [9MR]

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), H3338 [11MR]

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]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H. Res. 748), H9730 [17SE]

Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 311), H4841 [27AP]

Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see H.R. 1799), H6155 [3JN]

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

SBA: ensure fairness and transparency in contracting with small business concerns (see H.R. 2568), H8495 [21JY]

———reauthorize and improve entrepreneurial development programs (see H.R. 1842), H5000 [29AP]

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

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 2429), H13629 (see H.R. 2429), H14372 [8DE]

———provide relief payments to Social Security recipients and railroad retirees (see H.R. 3677), H10520 [6OC]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H1045 [4FE]

Space policy: anniversary of Moon landing, celebrate success of the U.S human space flight program, and recognize accomplishments of NASA's human space flight centers (see H. Con. Res. 117), H5401 [7MY]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H14446 [9DE]

SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H13002 [16NO]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3056 [5MR]

Taxation: allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H6156 [3JN]

———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), H13354 [19NO]

———allow individuals to designate certain amounts on their income tax returns toward deficit reduction and require Government spending reductions equal to 10 times the amounts so designated (see H.R. 4308), H14980 [15DE]

———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), H7837 [8JY]

———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H5169 [5MY]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H13002 [16NO]

———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 16), H71 [7JA]

———provide individual and corporate income tax relief, reduce the employee share of payroll taxes, and rescind unobligated stimulus funds (see H.R. 4100), H13265 [18NO]

———provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system (see H.R. 1040), H2603 [23FE]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H5063 [30AP]

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

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H5485 [12MY]

———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), H10519 [6OC]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 143), H33 [6JA]

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (see H.R. 155), H4999 [29AP]

———waive penalty on early retirement distributions for certain unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3612), H12457 [5NO]

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

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

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H4584 [21AP]

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

Truth in Lending Act: establish additional protections for consumers with regard to payday loans (see H.R. 2563), H8356 [17JY]

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]

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

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: ensure any greenhouse gas emissions agreement would not harm the U.S. economy, require international inspections, or permit inequitable compliance (see H. Res. 945), H14446 [9DE]

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), H11581 [21OC]

———improve and enhance mental health benefits, counseling, and other benefits available to veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2698), H12365 [4NO]

Westport, NY: anniversary of Camp Dudley YMCA (see H. Res. 300), H4735 [23AP]

Weyrich, Paul M.: tribute (see H. Res. 151), H1158 [10FE]

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

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see H.R. 347), H4524 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Boy Scouts of America Day: designate (see H. Res. 116), H1044 [4FE] (see H. Res. 356), H4733 [23AP]

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]

NASA: anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (see H. Res. 607), H7740 [7JY]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H1604 [13FE]

Water: encourage research, development, and demonstration of technologies to facilitate the utilization of water produced in connection with the development of domestic energy resources (see H.R. 469), H194 [13JA]

Lists

National Engineers Week corporate sponsors, H1192 [11FE]

Remarks

American Council of Engineering Companies: anniversary (H. Res. 447), H9352 [9SE]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E451 [25FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H636 [28JA]

Armed Forces: provide special pays and allowances to certain members and expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees (H.R. 2990), H7162 [24JN]

Boy Scouts of America Day: designate (H. Res. 356), H6278 [8JN]

Business and industry: strengthen research and development strategies to assist in commercialization of solar technologies, H11612 [22OC]

California: Dept. of the Interior and National Academy of Sciences study on impact of changes in Sierra Nevada snow pack on water resources relative to the San Joaquin Valley water supply, H4705 [23AP]

Climate: allegations of manipulation of scientific data relative to global warming, H13605 [8DE]

———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 (H. Res. 954), H13605 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), earmark declaration, E1537 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2075 [29JY]

Dept. of Energy: designate National Environmental Research Parks (H.R. 2729), H8363 [20JY]

———ensure consideration of water intensity in energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources (H.R. 3598), H13371 [1DE]

———ensure minority-serving institutions are represented on the Solar Technology Roadmap Committee, H11608 [22OC]

———establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle power generation systems (H.R. 3029), H13369 [1DE]

———establish Innovative Automotive Demonstration Program within existing Vehicle Technologies Program, H9581 [16SE]

———evaluate potential benefits of large-scale solar technology projects, H11612, H11613 [22OC]

———expand types of technologies able to be considered for solar energy projects, H11609 [22OC]

———freeze future advanced vehicle technologies funding, H9578 [16SE]

———provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (H.R. 3246), H9570, H9577, H9578, H9579, H9581 [16SE]

———provide funding for retrofitting existing vehicle with advanced vehicle technologies, H9579 [16SE]

———require reports on medium to heavy-duty vehicle program and commercialized technologies and ensure nonroad mobile equipment is eligible for nonroad systems pilot program, H9577 [16SE]

———require reports on the commercial and passenger advanced vehicle technology program, H9579 [16SE]

———require Solar Technology Roadmap Committee to release a draft roadmap to the public, H11615 [22OC]

———require Solar Technology Roadmap Committee to submit yearly report on activities, H11616 [22OC]

———solar energy storage technology research funding, H11613 [22OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1996 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1921 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1781 [15JY]

EPA: establish pilot program exploring use of energy audits of water-related infrastructure to identify energy and water saving opportunities, H4700 [23AP]

———establish wastewater and stormwater reuse and recycling technology demonstration program, H4709 [23AP]

———increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices (H.R. 631), H1189 [11FE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12222 [3NO], H12840 [7NO]

Motor vehicles: establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles (H.R. 445), H9356 [9SE]

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

NASA: anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (H. Res. 607), H8361 [20JY]

———funding, H636 [28JA], H6891 [16JN]

National Aerospace Day: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 167), H9354 [9SE]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 117), H1192 [11FE]

Power resources: encourage development of water efficient solar technology products, H11614 [22OC]

———enhance research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies (H.R. 3585), H11596, H11605, H11607, H11608, H11609, H11612, H11613, H11614, H11615, H11616 [22OC]

———freeze solar energy technologies funding, H11607 [22OC]

———include solar thermal technologies and concentrating solar photovoltaic technologies in research and development programs, H11615 [22OC]

———provide for a program of wind energy research, development, and demonstration (H.R. 3165), H9351 [9SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6891 [16JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1504 [19JN]

Sulpher Springs, TX: anniversary of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, E2843 [1DE]

Technology: authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development (H.R. 554), H1184 [11FE]

Water: assess impact of natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes on water resources, H4703 [23AP]

———encourage research, development, and demonstration of technologies to facilitate the utilization of water produced in connection with the development of domestic energy resources (H.R. 469), H1194 [11FE]

Water Research and Development Initiative: add assessment of potential water storage projects that would enhance water supply, water planning, and other beneficial uses, H4704 [23AP]

———analyze amount, proximity, and type of water required for production of alternative and renewable energy resources, H4707 [23AP]

———assess role of Federal water research funding in the development of the next generation of scientists and engineers, H4711 [23AP]

———identify duplicative Federal, State, and local water-related innovation activities and recommend ways to avoid such duplication, H4711 [23AP]

———implement (H.R. 1145), H4696, H4700, H4703, H4704, H4705, H4706, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4711 [23AP]

———include improvement of understanding of competing water supply uses and how different uses interact with and impact each other, H4706 [23AP]

———require agencies included in the interagency committee to work on improvement of understanding of water-intensive sectors of the economy and industrial needs for water, H4705 [23AP]

———require GAO study on possible duplication of programs and Presidential determination and justification whether duplicate programs are needed, H4708 [23AP]

Tributes

Adkisson, John W. (Jay), E1715 [10JY]

Alexander, Mary Sue, E1696 [9JY]

Atkins, Chuck, H11622 [22OC]

Brooks, Eddie M., E3026 [17DE]

Campbell, Arthur (Lu), E1688 [9JY]

Connally, John M., Jr., E900 [21AP]

Eikenburg, Frank, E1496 [18JN]

Hall, Mary M. Segal, E3021 [17DE]

Hargrave, Bruce, H6907 [17JN]

Hoskins, Jay M., E2845 [1DE]

Huddleston, Billie Ray, E2119 [31JY]

Lindsey, Don, E3028 [17DE]

Melston, Kathy, E1713 [10JY]

Paxton, James R., E3023 [17DE]

Pitts, Lloyd F., E1691 [9JY]

Pope, Edward A., E3025 [17DE]

Shumpert, Floyd A., E2844 [1DE]

Siebman, Moody N., E1714 [10JY]

Simmons, Chase, E2217 [9SE]

Skaggs, Mary A.T., E1693 [9JY]

Thaxton, Jack G., E3024 [17DE]

Warren, Grace, E2634 [26OC]

Wemple, Alonzo J., E1689 [9JY]

Weyrich, Paul M., E1695 [9JY]