HERGER, WALLY (a Representative from California)

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 649), H485 [22JA]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend program for economic recovery payments (see H.R. 3691), H11582 [21OC]

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

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H6016 [21MY]

APEC Business Travel Program: establish to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards to business and Government leaders engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business (see H.R. 3192), H8024 [13JY]

Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security discretionary spending (see H.R. 377, 378, 381), H159 [9JA]

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), H13003 [16NO]

Army: expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941 (see H.R. 82), H3438 [16MR]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H36 [6JA]

———reform Federal procedures, impose spending and deficit limits, and provide a sustainable fiscal future (see H.R. 3964), H12140 [29OC]

Bureau of the Census: make organizations indicted for violations of election laws ineligible to participate as a partner in assisting with the decennial census (see H.R. 3582), H9670 [16SE]

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

California: establish additional permanent and temporary Federal judgeships for the eastern district and provide an additional place of holding court in the eastern district (see H.R. 2961), H7084 [19JN]

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

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

———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6077 [2JN]

———place the Lincoln-Obama Bible and a copy of Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address on permanent display on the Lincoln table at the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 149), H6618 [11JN]

———place the Lincoln-Obama Bible on permanent display on the Lincoln table at the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 34), H3402 [12MR]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1422), H7146 [23JN]

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

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), H12289 [3NO]

Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 392), H160 [9JA]

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

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H4840 [27AP]

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: tribute (see H. Res. 535), H7024 [18JN]

Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9550 [15SE]

Consumer Product Safety Act: exempt second-hand sellers of certain products from lead content and certification requirements (see H.R. 968), H2603 [23FE] (see H.R. 1027), H3641 [18MR]

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

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

Corps of Engineers: extend the authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of certain permits (see H.R. 4165), H13521 [3DE]

———make permanent the authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of certain permits (see H.R. 4162), H13521 [3DE]

Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1269), H8356 [17JY]

———modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1103), H6415 [9JN]

———provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H1045 [4FE]

———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 227), H68 [7JA]

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

Dept. of Defense: allow sale of intact spent military small arms ammunition casings to domestic manufacturers of small arms ammunition that are approved under trade security controls (see H.R. 2193), H5892 [20MY]

———prohibit any alien formerly detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from receiving any Federal, State, or local public benefits (see H.R. 2338), H5399 [7MY]

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

Dept. of HHS: authorize States to use John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program funds for private school tuition vouchers and public school transportation costs for foster children (see H.R. 2072), H4732 [23AP]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H8356 [17JY]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H9207 [30JY]

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), H2632 [24FE]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: delegate management authority over troubled assets purchased under the Troubled Asset Relief Program and establish a trust to manage assets of certain assistance recipients (see H.R. 3594), H10408 [30SE]

———provide repayment procedures for certain assistance received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2745), H6744 [12JN]

———repeal authority to extend the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4110), H13387 [1DE]

———require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 2063), H6155 [3JN]

———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]

———transmit copies of documents on break-up of, negotiations on additional assistance, and payment of executive bonuses to American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (see H. Res. 251), H3642 [18MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 2642), H6807 [15JN]

———improve outreach programs (see H.R. 32), H9999 [25SE]

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]

District of Columbia: clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 2608), H6011 [21MY]

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

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 3463), H9276 [31JY]

Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S. (see H.R. 3310), H8960 [28JY]

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), H780 [28JA]

Ethics in Government Act: modify financial disclosure filing requirements for certain employees of the Executive Office of the President (see H.R. 3613), H9900 [23SE]

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), H4250 [31MR]

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: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H11165 [8OC]

Federal Agency Sunset Commission: establish (see H.R. 393), H160 [9JA]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H4688 [22AP]

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

Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H6744 [12JN]

Forests: expand areas of Federal land on which hazardous fuel reduction projects may be conducted and add protection of infrastructure in rural communities (see H.R. 4233), H14982 [15DE]

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), H4583 [21AP]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H9670 [16SE]

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]

Government regulations: provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions (see H.R. 3174), H8008 [10JY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman and review procedures available to obtain the return of abducted children (see H. Res. 125), H1608 [13FE]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 2372), H6539 [10JN]

Health: enhance the conduct and support of federally funded comparative effectiveness research on health care treatment options (see H.R. 2824), H6617 [11JN]

———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), H9550 [15SE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 4038), H12586 [6NO]

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

———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 1671), H6266 [4JN]

———urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H9343 [8SE]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11515 [20OC]

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

———continue application of certain procedures applicable to Medicare funding (see H.R. 2321), H5398 [7MY]

———provide for transparency in the committee amendment process (see H. Res. 835), H12198 [2NO]

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

———require all committees post recorded votes on their web sites within 48 hours (see H. Res. 874), H12289 [3NO]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H8586 [22JY]

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

———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H8356 [17JY]

———extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1136), H3056 [5MR]

Investments: help rebuild retirement, college, and personal savings (see H.R. 2021), H4685 [22AP]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see H.R. 1327), H5000 [29AP]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H7741 [7JY]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law (see H. Res. 549), H7087 [19JN]

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]

Jennings, Kevin B.: replace as Assistant Deputy Sec. of Education for the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools (see H. Res. 966), H15504 [16DE]

Johnny Grant Hollywood Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2760), H6306 [8JN]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H8356 [17JY]

Law enforcement officers: exempt certain officers from minimum sentencing requirements for using a firearm to commit a violent crime during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 866), H1159 [10FE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H5793 [19MY]

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

Medicare: modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2049), H4686 [22AP]

———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]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H7446 [25JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 349), H4689 [22AP]

National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 373), H7447 [25JN]

National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 1176), H2834 [25FE]

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 2808), H9900 [23SE]

Oakland, CA: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Res. 290), H4130 [30MR]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4525 [2AP]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 896), H1043 [4FE]

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

———establish procedures for causes and claims relative to leasing of Federal lands for exploration, production, or transmission of oil, natural gas, or any other form of energy (see H.R. 900), H1043 [4FE]

———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]

———promote use of certain materials harvested from public lands in the production of renewable fuel (see H.R. 1190), H4583 [21AP]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (see H.R. 2300), H5668 [14MY] (see H.R. 2828), H6617 [11JN]

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

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (see H.R. 3348), H10520 [6OC]

Public welfare programs: allow funds provided to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to be used for alternative-to-abortion services (see H.R. 636), H484 [22JA]

———repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1277), H3402 [12MR]

Reagan, Ronald; tribute (see H. Res. 54), H527 [26JA]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H8185 [15JY]

———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 1885), H4519 [2AP] (see H. Res. 748), H9730 [17SE]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H922 [3FE]

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

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 2607), H6267 [4JN]

Social Security: provide for reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised by reason of theft (see H.R. 2706), H6539 [10JN]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H14877 [14DE]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7742 [7JY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3836 [24MR]

Tariff: ethanol (see H.R. 2956), H7022 [18JN]

Taxation: allow a temporary dividends received deduction for certain taxable years (see H.R. 507), H323 [14JA]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H5893 [20MY]

———allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1470), H3399 [12MR]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1250), H2886 [2MR]

———clarify that personal service corporations may continue to use the cash method of accounting (see H.R. 3255), H10070 [29SE]

———clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer organizations (see H.R. 2447), H6015 [21MY]

———codify exclusion from gross income of medical care provided for Indians (see H.R. 3608), H9738 [21SE]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H7706 [26JN]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H5063 [30AP]

———extend credit for electricity produced from biomass, provide credit rate parity under such credit, and exclude certain unprocessed fuels from the cellulosic biofuel producer credit (see H.R. 4374), H15500 [16DE]

———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 1743), H6266 [4JN]

———extend credit period for certain open-loop biomass facilities (see H.R. 2528), H9397 [9SE]

———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H3706 [19MR]

———extend treatment of certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 4186), H13466 [2DE]

———make certain disaster relief provisions permanent (see H.R. 4052), H12587 [6NO]

———make child tax credit permanent and allow for adjustments for inflation (see H.R. 793), H919 [3FE]

———make permanent the rate reduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 2543), H6008 [21MY]

———modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades (see H.R. 3049), H7445 [25JN]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 273), H70 [7JA]

———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H14877 [14DE]

———permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see H.R. 1944), H4522 [2AP]

———provide a tax credit for qualified distributed thermal energy storage property (see H.R. 3918), H11712 [22OC]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H4840 [27AP]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H12456 [5NO]

———provide tax credit parity for electricity produced from renewable resources (see H.R. 2626), H6012 [21MY]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 426), H161 [9JA]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H14743 [10DE]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H4734 [23AP]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H526 [26JA]

———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals and replace it with an alternative tax individuals may choose (see H.R. 782), H779 [28JA]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see H.R. 2542), H12588 [6NO]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3011), H7248 [24JN]

———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), H70 [7JA]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H527 [26JA]

———S corporation reform (see H.R. 2910), H6971 [17JN]

———treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1718), H4026 [25MR]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H4688 [22AP]

———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H3706 [19MR]

———treat trees and vines producing fruit, nuts, or other crops as placed in service in the year in which it is planted for purposes of special allowance for depreciation (see H.R. 2739), H11581 [21OC]

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

Television: permit retransmission of signals of local television broadcast stations in an adjacent underserved county (see H.R. 3216), H8099 [14JY]

Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3611), H10409 [30SE]

Tobacco products: reduce youth usage of tobacco products and enhance State efforts to eliminate retail sales of tobacco products to minors (see H.R. 1432), H3337 [11MR]

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]

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), H13629 (see H. Res. 945), H14373 [8DE]

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

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

VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H6013 [21MY]

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

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: prohibit use of interstate commerce for suicide promotion (see H.R. 853), H1041 [4FE]

FEMA: phase-in increase of chargeable premium rates for properties affected by updated National Flood Insurance Program rate maps (see H.R. 4164), H13385 [1DE]

Forests: address public health and safety threat of catastrophic wildfire in California by expediting forest management projects on hazardous fuels reduction, forest restoration, and forest health (see H.R. 2899), H6903 [16JN]

Health: require that cost information on health care reform legislation be available to the House of Representatives a reasonable amount of time prior to voting (see H. Res. 883), H12197 [2NO]

Maya (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1057), H1520 [12FE]

Public lands: interchange administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and BLM (see H.R. 689), H526 [26JA]

Small Business Act: amend relative to awarding contract opportunities to qualified HUBZone small business concerns (see H.R. 3729), H10519 [6OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6829 [16JN]

Remarks

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H7638 [26JN]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E639 [11MR]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H569 [27JA], H738 [28JA], H1048 [9FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1569, H1592 [13FE]

Armed Forces: express gratitude for service of Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California (H. Res. 891), H13028 [17NO]

Budget: deficit, H1048 [9FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4382 [1AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: ban on mailings sent by Medicare Advantage providers relative to the effect of health care reform proposals on the quality and cost of such plans, H9811 [23SE], H9911 [24SE], H9979 [25SE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), earmark declaration, E2697 [3NO]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), H7420 [25JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E2164 [31JY]

Economy: impact of tariffs, H12128 [29OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E2162 [31JY]

Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research: establish, H1592 [13FE]

Fire prevention: provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities and develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy (H.R. 1404), H3995 [25MR]

Foreign trade: impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H8168, H8169 [15JY], H12127, H12128, H12129, H12131 [29OC]

Forest Service: drug enforcement activities funding, H7420 [25JN]

Forests: address public health and safety threat of catastrophic wildfire in California by expediting forest management projects on hazardous fuels reduction, forest restoration, and forest health (H.R. 2899), H6829 [16JN]

Government: permit continued financing of Government operations (H.R. 4314), H15422 [16DE]

Health: enhance the conduct and support of federally funded comparative effectiveness research on health care treatment options (H.R. 2824), H6909 [17JN]

———impact of economic stimulus legislation on health care, H1592 [13FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8426 [21JY], H8896 [28JY], H9811 [23SE], H9911 [24SE], H11816 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12225 [3NO], H12855 [7NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12606 [7NO]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (H.R. 1327), H5313 [7MY]

Medicare: apply a consistent premium for all beneficiaries in a budget neutral manner (H.R. 3631), H9911 [24SE]

———delay date on which accreditation requirement applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment that are pharmacies (H.R. 3663), H10091, H10092 [30SE]

———reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), H13301 [19NO]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7638 [26JN]

Public debt: ceiling, H15422 [16DE]

Public lands: interchange administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and BLM (H.R. 689), H6023 [2JN], E138 [26JA]

Small Business Act: amend relative to awarding contract opportunities to qualified HUBZone small business concerns (H.R. 3729), E2453 [6OC]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), H250 [14JA]

———prohibit retroactive payments to individuals during periods for which such individuals are prisoners, fugitive felons, or probation or parole violators (H.R. 4218), H13597 [8DE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, E130 [22JA]

Taiwan: participation in the World Health Assembly, E1188 [18MY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H14398 [9DE]

———rates, H738 [28JA]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H12129 [29OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, H8169 [15JY], H12131 [29OC]

Votes: position on missed, H906 [3FE], H6918 [17JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1600 [13FE]

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of California, H3688 [19MR]

Tributes

Tolbert, Jack, E2424 [1OC]