PENCE, MIKE (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), H8783 [24JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6811 [15JN]

Amendments

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H6 [6JA]

Appointments

Committee to escort British Prime Minister Gordon Brown into the House Chamber, H2928 [4MR]

Committee to escort German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, into the House Chamber, H12201 [3NO]

Committee To Escort the President, H2625 [24FE]

Committee to escort the President, H9390 [9SE]

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]

———prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 1822), H4249 [31MR]

———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), H5667 [14MY]

Afghanistan: develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability (see H.R. 2482), H5790 [19MY]

Agriculture: authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm (see H.R. 800), H920 [3FE]

American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H2925 [3MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H8356 [17JY]

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H5486 [12MY]

Antarctic Treaty: anniversary of signing (see H. Con. Res. 51), H8708 [23JY]

Armed Forces: commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq, recognize importance of victory in Iraqi theater, and commit to continued progress (see H. Res. 208), H2980 [4MR]

———ensure every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience (see H.R. 268), H12288 [3NO]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H4064 [26MR]

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]

ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1923), H4521 [2AP]

Barry M. Goldwater (U.S.S.): designate a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (see H. Con. Res. 83), H4063 [26MR]

Biblica (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 852), H11791 [26OC]

Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement (see H. Res. 671), H9443 [10SE]

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

———require two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H.R. 4262), H14827 [11DE]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 3131), H8708 [23JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5581 [13MY]

———display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 3477), H9277 [31JY]

———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6416 [9JN]

Census: allow mail carriers to serve in temporary enumerator positions in connection with the 2010 decennial census (see H.R. 3167), H8303 [16JY]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see H. Res. 538), H7087 [19JN]

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: commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see H. Res. 156), H5486 [12MY]

———condemn actions that could unnecessarily escalate tensions with the U.S., including actions relative to the U.S.S. Impeccable and subsequent rejection of U.S. protests to the incident (see H. Con. Res. 72), H3707 [19MR]

CleNC EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H7705 [26JN]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3707 [19MR]

Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 22), H14877 [14DE]

Committee on Rules (House): install cameras in the hearing room and provide for live broadcasting of proceedings on the Internet (see H. Res. 869), H11791 [26OC]

Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9442 [10SE]

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: clarify applicability of certain provisions (see H.R. 1815), H13629 (see H.R. 1815), H14372 [8DE]

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

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

———provide for the use of information in the National Directory of New Hires in enforcing sex offender registration laws (see H.R. 1750), H4062 [26MR]

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. 2875), H6805 [15JN]

———prohibit presence in the U.S. of any alien formerly detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 1238), H3706 [19MR]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S. (see H.R. 1012), H1517 [12FE]

———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), H5397 [7MY]

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]

———establish the Tobacco Harm Reduction Center (see H.R. 1261), H3749 [23MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: transmit copy of intelligence assessment titled, ``Rightwing Extremism—Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment'' (see H. Res. 404), H5307 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations relative to Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H. Res. 911), H15504 [16DE]

———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H5664 [14MY]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H4063 [26MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit receipt of common stock or certain other voting stock under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 1180), H2981 [4MR]

———prohibit Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients from funding Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H.R. 3696), H10520 [6OC]

———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]

———require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 2119), H6973 [17JN]

———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), H8356 [17JY]

———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), H3526 [17MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: take responsibility for financing health benefits for disabled veterans and ensure policies do not discourage the purchase of health insurance by such veterans (see H. Res. 249), H3707 [19MR]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: allow certain individuals and households to be eligible for Federal assistance (see H.R. 4141), H14827 [11DE]

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]

———disapprove city council approval of the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act (see H.J. Res. 54), H7838 [8JY]

———provide low-income parents with expanded opportunities for enrolling their children in high quality schools (see H.R. 2556), H11111 [7OC]

Drugs: increase penalties for drug trafficking offenses relative to distribution of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine and distribution to and use of children (see H.R. 2469), H8185 [15JY]

———increase penalties for drug trafficking offenses relative to distribution of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine and distribution to and use of children, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2469), H8810 [24JY]

Dungy, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 70), H443 [21JA]

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

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H382 [15JA]

Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S. (see H.R. 3310), H8707 [23JY]

Education: repeal ineffective or unnecessary programs to restore focus of Federal programs on quality preschool, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary programs for disadvantaged or disabled students (see H.R. 2274), H5306 [6MY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H9342 [8SE]

Europe: take necessary steps to deploy missile defense system in Europe to help provide such a defense to U.S. allies in Europe while enhancing U.S. defenses against missile attacks (see H. Res. 319), H4523 [2AP] (see H. Res. 581), H7446 [25JN]

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), H9549 [15SE]

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

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 37), H2980 [4MR] (see H.J. Res. 50), H5399 [7MY]

FDA: evaluate evidence on whether to add more folic acid to enriched grain products and expand folic acid fortification into cornmeal and corn-based food products to help prevent birth defects (see H. Res. 202), H2886 [2MR]

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]

———repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 1063), H1604 [13FE]

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), H6265 [4JN]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H6266 [4JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit expenditure of U.S. taxpayer dollars on nuclear assistance to state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3107), H9207 [30JY]

Foreign policy: require long-term strategies for national security, diplomacy, and foreign assistance and performance-based budgeting for foreign assistance programs, projects, and activities (see H.R. 2387), H5580 [13MY]

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

Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide (see H.R. 1861), H4396 [1AP] (see H.R. 3714), H10456 [1OC]

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), H8008 [10JY]

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

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 1300), H11868 [27OC]

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), H1249 [11FE]

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

Health: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 877), H3146 [10MR]

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

———prohibit Federal funding or other assistance for mandatory human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs (see H.R. 3188), H8024 [13JY]

———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), H9207 [30JY]

———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), H7837 [8JY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 783), H10069 [29SE]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2097), H8009 [10JY]

Honduras: support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (see H. Res. 749), H9730 [17SE]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H9282 [31JY]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11791 [26OC]

House Rules: 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), H11457 [15OC]

———repeal ``Gephardt rule'' and require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 272), H3705 [19MR]

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

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H10458 [1OC]

Hungary: condemn awarding of national radio licenses to politically-connected companies and encourage respect for rule of law, fair treatment of foreign investors, and maintenance of a free and independent press (see H. Res. 915), H13266 [18NO]

Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (see H. Res. 270), H3705 [19MR]

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]

———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H5664 [14MY]

Indianapolis Motor Speedway: anniversary (see H. Res. 608), H7740 [7JY]

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

Intelligence services: tribute to members of the U.S. intelligence community whose efforts have protected America from a terrorist attack for the past eight years (see H. Res. 497), H7147 [23JN]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 3129), H14982 [15DE]

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), H10070 [29SE]

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

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H7086 [19JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (see H. Res. 560), H7022 [18JN]

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), H13467 [2DE]

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), H90 [8JA]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 364), H4839 [27AP]

Johnson, Jimmie: tribute (see H. Res. 957), H14827 [11DE]

Kemp, Jack F.: tribute (see H. Res. 401), H5169 [5MY]

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 523), H11384 [14OC]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H6267 [4JN]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H4735 [23AP]

Medicare: permit eligible seniors to elect to receive vouchers for health savings accounts and/or premiums for high deductible health insurance plan and suspend certain late enrollment penalties (see H.R. 1118), H4397 [1AP]

Men's World Cup: tribute to U.S. men's soccer team (see H. Res. 958), H14877 [14DE]

Mental health: provide for research on, and services for individuals with, post-abortion depression and psychosis (see H.R. 1350), H3054 [5MR]

Middle East: condemn continuing violations of religious freedom (see H. Res. 840), H14982 [15DE]

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

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 388), H5062 [30AP]

Motor vehicles: recognize contributions of dealerships and provide closed dealerships an opportunity to obtain a franchise when manufacturers seek partners to open future dealerships (see H. Res. 713), H15504 [16DE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H8100 [14JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H11791 [26OC]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H11791 [26OC]

National Boating Day: observance (see H. Res. 410), H6307 [8JN]

National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H12457 [5NO]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H6414 [9JN]

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

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

National Year of the Bible: designate (see H. Con. Res. 121), H5399 [7MY]

NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 2797), H7251 [24JN]

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see H.R. 985), H1247 [11FE]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H2872 [26FE]

Olympic Day: observance (see H. Res. 538), H7087 [19JN]

Otis Bowen Comfort Home, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 3414), H9205 [30JY]

Pakistan: develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability (see H.R. 2481), H5790 [19MY]

———ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (see H. Res. 764), H14982 [15DE]

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

Patents: limit patentability of tax planning methods (see H.R. 2584), H9730 [17SE]

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

Pouillon, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 759), H9962 [24SE]

Power resources: 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), H1607 [13FE]

———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]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (see H.R. 2300), H6539 [10JN] (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]

Privacy: establish limitations on use of whole-body imaging technology for aircraft passenger screening (see H.R. 2027), H5170 [5MY]

Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H9207 [30JY]

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), H875 [2FE]

———repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1277), H3056 [5MR]

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

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 641), H8496 [21JY]

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

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

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

Russia: condition continued membership in the G8 on compliance with international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards (see H. Con. Res. 61), H3078 [6MR]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 87), H4129 [30MR]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 2458), H5711 [18MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1050), H3056 [5MR]

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

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H14744 [10DE]

Stam, Katie: tribute (see H. Res. 245), H5486 [12MY]

States: authorize transfer or consolidation of funds made available under certain transportation, education, and job training programs after certain periods of slow economic growth (see H.R. 737), H3078 [6MR]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 1206), H2872 [26FE]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9671 [16SE]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H3835 [24MR]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H9281 [31JY]

———improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals and expanding health savings accounts (see H.R. 3610), H10520 [6OC]

———improve treatment of health savings accounts (see H.R. 3508), H9278 [31JY]

———prevent pending tax increases and provide additional tax reductions to stimulate economic growth (see H.R. 301), H325 [14JA]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H9670 [16SE]

———provide individual and corporate income tax relief, reduce the employee share of payroll taxes, and rescind unobligated stimulus funds (see H.R. 4100), H14744 [10DE]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 470), H382 [15JA]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H5400 [7MY]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1083), H1605 [13FE]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H9899 [23SE]

———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 240), H325 [14JA]

———repeal inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits (see H.R. 1058), H1604 [13FE]

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

———repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 1919), H4520 [2AP]

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

———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), H12288 [3NO]

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

Tisdale, Wayman L.: tribute (see H. Res. 469), H6156 [3JN]

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]

———refund U.S. taxpayer dollars expended on the Durban Review Conference (see H.R. 3231), H8301 [16JY]

U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance: prohibit funding for and participation in Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H1160 [10FE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (see H. Res. 529), H6618 [11JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see H.R. 1467), H3399 [12MR]

Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5484 [12MY]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1969), H4522 [2AP]

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

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), H922 [3FE]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H14982 [15DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Education and Labor (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 580), H7445 [25JN]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 723), H9396 [9SE] (see H. Res. 807), H11110 [7OC]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 59), H325 [14JA]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 640), H8100 [14JY] (see H. Res. 770), H9961 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 277), H3834 [24MR]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 12), H37 [6JA] (see H. Res. 38), H162 [9JA] (see H. Res. 78), H485 [22JA] (see H. Res. 118), H975 [4FE] (see H. Res. 548), H6903 [16JN]

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

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

Iran: support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (see H. Res. 549), H6903 [16JN]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H427 [21JA]

———prohibit interference by the government with a woman's right to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy, H427 [21JA]

Afghanistan: develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H11729 [23OC]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H13392 [2DE]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: speech at U.N., H9903 [24SE]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H4559, H4561, H4562, H4564 [21AP], H4693 [23AP], H5864 [20MY], H6137 [3JN], H6542 [11JN], H7255 [25JN], H7456, H7652 [26JN]

American International Group, Inc. (AIG): awarding of bonuses to executives after receiving Government bailout funds, H3660 [19MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8413, H8434 [21JY], H10129 [30SE], H12467 [6NO]

———require conference report to be available in an electronic form for at least 48 hours prior to approval, H1098 [10FE], H1253 [12FE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 38), H3061 [6MR]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), H2609 [24FE], H2796 [25FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H573 [27JA], H739 [28JA], H878 [3FE], H1087 [10FE], H1187 [11FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1253 [12FE], H8033 [14JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 168), H1531 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H1098 [10FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), H5621 [14MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), conference report, H6868 [16JN]

Boehner, Representative: nomination to be Speaker of the House, H3 [6JA]

———selection as minority leader of the House of Representatives, H5 [6JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2919, H2920 [3MR], H3112 [10MR], H3329 [11MR], H3340 [12MR], H3445, H3450 [17MR], H4031 [26MR]

———comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H6316 [9JN]

———deficit, H3840 [25MR], H6316 [9JN], H6912 [17JN], H13292 [19NO]

———reinstitute and update the pay-as-you-go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration (H.R. 2920), H8533 [22JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4379 [1AP], H4418, H4456, H4480 [2AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), conference report, H4923 [29AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 371), H4886 [28AP]

Bush, George W.: evaluation of administration, H480 [22JA]

Cantor, Representative: selection as minority whip of the House of Representatives, H6 [6JA]

Committee on Education and Labor (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 580), H7253 [25JN]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 723), H9350 [9SE]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 640), H8030 [14JY]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 770), H9902 [24SE]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 12), H21 [6JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 38), H139 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 78), H445 [22JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 118), H975 [4FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 548), H6829 [16JN]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (H.R. 614), H427 [21JA], H446 [22JA]

Cordova, France A.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 9), H9366 [9SE]

Credit: prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 1106), consideration (H. Res. 205), H2994 [5MR]

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections (H.R. 3639), consideration (H. Res. 884), H12298 [4NO]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H11121, H11130 [8OC]

———provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (H.R. 1913), H4952 [29AP]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H7841 [9JY], H8013 [13JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), conference report, H11130 [8OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 808), H11121 [8OC]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), H6439 [10JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (H.J. Res. 3), H451 [22JA]

———prohibit use of any leftover or repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for any purpose other than deficit reduction, H13555 [8DE]

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), consideration (H. Res. 62), H333 [15JA]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), H8499 [22JY], H8783 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3293), consideration (H. Res. 673), H8720 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 961), H14457 [10DE]

District of Columbia: restrict publicly funded abortions, H8214 [16JY]

Economy: importance of job creation, H13470 [3DE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H3329 [11MR]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), consideration (H. Res. 956), H14413 [9DE]

———provide stimulus for economic recovery, H75 [8JA]

Executive Office of the President: Obama administration treatment of political opposition, H11586 [22OC]

FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues, H8029 [14JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), H8029 [14JY], H8214 [16JY]

Foreign Service: modernize (H.R. 2410), H6439 [10JN]

Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide (H.R. 3714), H14918 [15DE]

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

Harvey, Paul: tribute (H. Res. 223), E820 [31MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8419 [21JY], H8880 [28JY], H9045, H9046 [29JY], H9211 [31JY], H9349 [9SE], H9532 [15SE], H9674 [17SE], H11304 [14OC], H11797 [27OC], H11985 [28OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12145 [2NO], H12211 [3NO], H12298 [4NO], H12368 [5NO], H12467 [6NO], H12922, H12952 [7NO], E2733 [6NO]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, H12922 [7NO], E2733 [6NO]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H10129 [30SE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H17 [6JA]

———allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 257), H3651 [19MR]

———open versus restrictive rules, H6912 [17JN]

Hungary: condemn awarding of national radio licenses to politically-connected companies and encourage respect for rule of law, fair treatment of foreign investors, and maintenance of a free and independent press (H. Res. 915), H13566 [8DE]

IMF: funding, H6868 [16JN]

Iran: elections, H6819 [16JN], H6909 [17JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H14918, H14940 [15DE]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H14918, H14940 [15DE]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (H. Res. 549), H6819 [16JN], H6909 [17JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (H. Res. 560), H7035, H7037 [19JN], H14940 [15DE]

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), H100 [9JA]

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

Lincoln, Abraham: bicentennial of birth (H. Res. 139), H1271 [12FE]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), H13292 [19NO]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H5313 [7MY]

National security: proposed release of certain detainees from detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H5621 [14MY]

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (H.R. 985), H4207 [31MR], E244 [11FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H2919, H2920 [3MR], H3329 [11MR], H3340 [12MR], H3445 [17MR], H3840 [25MR], H4031 [26MR]

———Executive order to allow Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, H3331 [11MR]

———Executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, H5896 [21MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H8434 [21JY]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit Federal family planning funding, H8499 [22JY], H8720, H8783 [24JY]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H5864 [20MY], H6137 [3JN], H6542 [11JN], H7255 [25JN], H7652 [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), H7456 [26JN]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (H.R. 2828), H6542 [11JN]

Public debt: ceiling, H15422 [16DE]

Qaddafi, Muammar: speech at U.N., H9903 [24SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H878 [3FE], H2609 [24FE], H2919, H2920 [3MR]

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

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consideration (H. Res. 552), H6912 [17JN]

Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), H3651, H3660 [19MR]

———rates, H739 [28JA], H3112 [10MR], H3329 [11MR], H3445, H3450 [17MR], H4031 [26MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 722), H9381 [9SE]

Thomson, IL: proposal to convert Thomson Correctional Center into a Federal prison with a separate unit to house some detainees previously held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H14886 [15DE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (H. Res. 529), H6586 [11JN]

Unemployment: rates, H8033 [14JY]

Votes: position on missed, H3413 [16MR], H6101 [3JN], E1051 [4MY], E1833 [17JY], E2041 [28JY], E2405 [30SE]

Wilson, Representative Joe: disapprove interruption of President Obama's joint congressional address on health care reform (H. Res. 744), H9532 [15SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8300 [16JY]

Special order: granted, H1038 [4FE], H1233 [11FE], H1516 [12FE], H7738 [7JY], H8097 [14JY], H10406 [30SE], H10452 [1OC], H10516 [6OC], H11108 [7OC]

Tributes

Byrd, Jonathan, E2254 [14SE]

Cox, Mildred L., E2308 [17SE]

Fisher, John W., H7729 [7JY]

Freeman, Lenette, E2358 [24SE]

Goodwin, Bobby W., E727 [19MR]

Johnson, Dick, E2191 [8SE]

Kristol, Irving, E2355, E2367 [24SE]

Miller, Megan N., E935 [22AP]

Pierson, Jay, H7253 [25JN]

Sexton, Jacob W., H11387 [15OC]

Simmermaker, Sam, E2921 [10DE]