SHIMKUS, JOHN (a Representative from Illinois)

Appointments

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, H11419 [15OC]

Articles and editorials

China—Importers Need To Share Blame for Emissions, Dina Cappiello, Indianapolis (IN) Star, H3496 [17MR]

Net Neutrality Isn't a Neutral Term, and It Isn't Good for the Net, David Nicklaus, St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch, E2620 [23OC]

Open Letter to the Obama Adminstration From Central and Eastern Europe, Gazeta Wyborcza (Polish publication), H8549-H8551 [22JY]

UW-Milwaukee Study Could Realign Climate Change Theory—Scientists Claim Earth Is Undergoing Natural Climate Shift, WISN.com (Internet site), H3496 [17MR]

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]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H1043 [4FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 2061), H5667 [14MY]

Air pollution: accelerate development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel electric generation facilities (see H.R. 1689), H4398 [1AP]

Alton, IL: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project (see H.R. 2938), H8185 [15JY]

American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H4916 [28AP]

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 679), H9343 [8SE]

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

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto (see H.R. 1294), H3402 [12MR]

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

Armed Forces: commend soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon, GA (see H. Con. Res. 206), H12044 [28OC]

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

———provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal correspondence and small parcels to members serving or hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable (see H.R. 707), H2836 [25FE]

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

Aurora, IL: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Star Innovator award (see H. Res. 862), H13550 [7DE]

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), H13467 [2DE]

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

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

———require two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H.R. 4262), H14742 [10DE]

Buehrle, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 703), H9279 [31JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6744 [12JN]

Cherry, IL: anniversary of Great Cherry Mine Disaster (see H. Res. 752), H9808 [22SE]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see H. Res. 538), H6743 [12JN]

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]

Coal: require inclusion of coal-derived fuel at certain volumes in aviation fuel, motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel (see H.R. 1847), H4396 [1AP]

Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr., Post Office Building, Springfield, IL: designate (see H.R. 516), H324 [14JA]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3749 [23MR]

Commission on the Foreclosure and Mortgage Lending Crisis: establish (see H.R. 1285), H4840 [27AP]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H5000 [29AP]

Committee on Rules (House): install cameras in the hearing room and provide for live broadcasting of proceedings on the Internet (see H. Res. 869), H11740 [23OC]

Congress: prohibit passage of further massive spending initiatives for bailout purposes (see H. Res. 199), H2874 [26FE]

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H9730 [17SE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H4735 [23AP]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 614), H603 [27JA]

Corps of Engineers: establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees at administered lands and waters (see H.R. 1473), H4064 [26MR]

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]

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

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

Dedication Day: honor Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H. Res. 736), H11516 [20OC]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Midwestern States (see H.R. 4120), H13351 [19NO]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, IL (see H.R. 4097), H13068 [17NO]

———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), H5892 [20MY]

Dept. of HHS: expand authority to impose debarments in order to ensure the integrity of drug, biological product, and device regulation (see H.R. 3932), H11867 [27OC]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H15503 [16DE]

———require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3315), H8707 [23JY]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit provision of assistance to any organization that has been indicted for a violation of a law relative to an election for Federal or State office (see H.R. 2715), H7706 [26JN]

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), H13355 [19NO]

Dept. of the Interior: determine feasibility of designating the study area as the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 4004), H12287 [3NO]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H2925 [3MR]

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

———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), H9282 [31JY]

———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: improve outreach programs (see H.R. 32), H9962 [24SE]

———improve quality of care provided to veterans in departmental medical facilities and encourage highly qualified doctors to serve in hard-to-fill positions in such medical facilities (see H.R. 568), H380 [15JA]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H7705 [26JN]

———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]

Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 1410), H3144 [10MR]

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]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H4061 [26MR]

District of Columbia: clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 2608), H6539 [10JN]

———disapprove city council approval of the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act (see H.J. Res. 54), H6267 [4JN]

Eastern European countries: recognize anniversary of events leading to end of the Cold War, congratulate democratic progress, and support European Union and NATO membership of eligible countries (see H. Res. 892), H12589 [6NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 3463), H13521 [3DE]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H163 [9JA]

Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S. (see H.R. 3310), H8810 [24JY]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H160 [9JA]

Europe: express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H15502 [16DE]

———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: 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), H8410 [20JY]

———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), H9731 [17SE]

———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]

———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), H5668 [14MY]

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

———prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 3924), H12142 [29OC]

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]

FEMA: suspend flood insurance rate map updates in geographic areas in which certain levees are being repaired (see H.R. 3415), H9671 [16SE]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H4915 [28AP]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H4915 [28AP]

Fish and fishing: add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (see H.R. 3173), H8008 [10JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 47), H8960 [28JY]

Food: ensure safety (see H.R. 1332), H3053 [5MR]

Foreign aid: develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to further promote global development (see H.R. 2139), H9550 [15SE]

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), H4688 [22AP]

Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum (see H. Res. 390), H5309 [6MY]

George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (see H. Res. 528), H6538 [10JN]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H5169 [5MY]

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]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 3240), H11298 [13OC]

———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]

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

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), H6267 [4JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2520), H9282 [31JY] (see H.R. 3713), H10456 [1OC]

———provide a refundable tax credit for medical costs, expand access to health insurance coverage through individual membership associations (IMAs), and assist in the establishment of high risk pools (see H.R. 3218), H8356 [17JY]

———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), H9731 [17SE]

High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 492), H6307 [8JN]

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

Home Safety Month: designate (see H. Res. 543), H6973 [17JN]

Honduras: support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H8708 [23JY]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H12365 [4NO]

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

———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H5486 [12MY]

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

Housing: mitigate mortgage foreclosures, facilitate and include fairness in housing recovery, and combat mortgage fraud (see H.R. 1295), H2978 [4MR]

Illinois: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 936), H13354 [19NO]

Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 3217), H9443 [10SE]

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), H8025 [13JY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 1985), H4579 [21AP] (see H.R. 2194), H8009 [10JY]

———negotiate an ``Incidents at Sea Agreement'' (see H. Con. Res. 94), H7741 [7JY]

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]

Johnson, Jimmie: tribute (see H. Res. 957), H15504 [16DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H6744 [12JN]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H9207 [30JY]

Lincoln, Abraham: bicentennial of birth (see H. Res. 139), H1080 [9FE]

———require an annual issuance of a Presidential proclamation recognizing anniversary of birth (see H.J. Res. 22), H1519 [12FE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2603 [23FE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H5485 [12MY]

———require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 1981), H5401 [7MY]

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

———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), H5667 [14MY]

———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 1430), H11581 [21OC]

———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 that initial preventive physical examinations not be required for referrals for ultrasound screenings for abdominal aortic aneurysms and for such screenings for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 1213), H2873 [26FE]

Members of Congress: deny automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 156), H325 [14JA]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H14744 [10DE]

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

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H7146 [23JN]

———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]

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H6620 [11JN]

National Coaches Appreciation Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 6), H8960 [28JY]

National Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 914), H13266 [18NO]

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

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H4915 [28AP]

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

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 16), H9808 [22SE]

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

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 779), H13521 [3DE]

National Safety Month: designate (see H. Res. 459), H8303 [16JY]

NATO: commend role in trans-Atlantic peace and articulate a vision and strategy for the future (see H. Res. 152), H1158 [10FE]

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

———tribute to NATO School (see H. Res. 527), H6538 [10JN]

Nuclear energy: authorize use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel (see H.R. 3385), H9055 [29JY]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H8410 [20JY]

Olympic Day: observance (see H. Res. 538), H6743 [12JN]

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

Pittsburgh Steelers (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 110), H1046 [4FE]

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), H3078 [6MR]

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]

Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H9492 [14SE]

Public debt: require congressional roll call votes acknowledging the effect of the costs of legislation on the national debt (see H.R. 3350), H8872 [27JY]

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

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H9281 [31JY]

Public welfare programs: repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1277), H3706 [19MR]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 26), H2886 [2MR]

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

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1618), H8100 [14JY]

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

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see H.R. 2206), H5061 [30AP]

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), H3835 [24MR]

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

Senate: require special elections to fill vacant seats (see H.R. 899), H1043 [4FE]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 186), H9670 [16SE]

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), H7146 [23JN]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H196 [13JA]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H13628 (see H. Res. 951), H14371 [8DE]

State News (Michigan State University publication): anniversary (see H. Res. 487), H9443 [10SE]

Surface Transportation Board: consider impact of certain railroad transactions on local communities (see H.R. 3410), H9205 [30JY]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9442 [10SE]

———resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H5582 [13MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3438 [16MR]

Taxation: allow an additional credit for adoption of an older child (see H.R. 3409), H9205 [30JY]

———allow reimbursement from flexible spending accounts for certain dental procedures (see H.R. 1948), H12288 [3NO]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1250), H8302 [16JY]

———encourage increased access to alternative fuels (see H.R. 1757), H4062 [26MR]

———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see H.R. 1677), H9899 [23SE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H6014 [21MY]

———extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2329), H8586 [22JY]

———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 3758), H14744 [10DE]

———modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see H.R. 4070), H13001 [16NO]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H14743 [10DE] (see H.R. 1806), H14877 [14DE]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 470), H1080 [9FE]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H4524 [2AP]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H12141 [29OC]

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

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H2835 [25FE]

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

Taylor, Koko: tribute (see H. Res. 668), H8585 [22JY]

Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 692), H9671 [16SE]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H5308 [6MY]

Television: provide additional coupons for digital-to-analog converter box program and expedite delivery of coupons under such program (see H.R. 661), H492 [23JA]

Thomson, IL: authorize Bureau of Prisons to convert Thomson Correctional Facility into a Federal prison and prohibit transfer and housing of Guantanamo detainees at such facility (see H.R. 4093), H13355 [19NO]

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), H11869 [27OC]

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), H3707 [19MR]

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

U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (see H. Res. 747), H10458 [1OC]

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

Western Wyoming Community College: anniversary (see H. Res. 696), H9443 [10SE]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Energy Independence Month: observance (see H. Res. 318), H4397 [1AP]

Lithuania: anniversary (see H. Res. 285), H3835 [24MR]

Lists

Hoops for Hope lobbyist team roster, H9588 [16SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5489 [13MY], H8963 [29JY], H9963 [25SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), earmark declaration, E1653 [7JY]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H3451, H3491, H3492, H3493, H3494, H3495, H3496 [17MR], H3840 [25MR], H5148, H5150, H5151 [5MY], H5377 [7MY], H5586, H5637 [14MY], H5880 [20MY], H6126 [3JN], H6819 [16JN], H7450, H7631 [26JN], H8013 [13JY], H8059, H8070 [14JY], H8964 [29JY]

Altamont, IL: anniversary of Altamont Lions Club, E686 [17MR]

Alton, IL: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project (H.R. 2938), H8450 [21JY]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E341 [24FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H1186 [11FE]

Bartelso, IL: anniversary of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, E2542 [15OC]

———tribute to Bartelso Elementary School girls' basketball team, E685 [17MR]

Beecher City, IL: anniversary of Greenland Baptist Church, E2015 [27JY]

Bill Ghent, Inc.: anniversary, E683 [17MR]

BLM: convey certain public land in Nevada to Las Vegas Motor Speedway (H.R. 409), H8059 [14JY]

Breese, IL: tribute to All Saints Academy girls' volleyball team, E1097 [7MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H3443, H3451 [17MR]

Caseyville, IL: anniversary of Bethel Baptist Church, E2418 [1OC]

Centralia, IL: anniversary of St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, E3046 [17DE]

———anniversary of VFW Post 2055, E3044 [17DE]

Chatham, IL: tribute to Glenwood High School baseball team, E1708 [9JY]

———tribute to Glenwood High School girls' soccer team, E1709 [9JY]

———tribute to Glenwood High School softball team, E1710 [9JY]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (H. Res. 538), H8547 [22JY]

Climate: allegations of manipulation of scientific data relative to global warming, H13615, H13616 [8DE]

———global warming, H5377 [7MY]

Collinsville, IL: anniversary of Junior Service Club, E3045 [17DE]

———anniversary of the Brooks Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle, E1717 [10JY]

Congress: tribute to Hoops for Hope charity basketball game, H9588 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), earmark declaration, E1521 [23JN]

———decision to discontinue missile defense system for the U.S. east coast, H9964 [25SE]

———decision to reallocate proposed European land-based missile defense system to ship-based system in North and Mediterranean Seas, H9920 [24SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), H12425 [5NO]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), consideration (H. Res. 885), H12375 [5NO]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1815 [16JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), earmark declaration, E1683 [8JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1953 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1919 [24JY]

Dieterich, IL: anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church, E2539 [15OC]

Dix, IL: tribute to Springer Community Church, E1334 [8JN]

Edwardsville, IL: anniversary of the Wildey Theater, E1338 [8JN]

———tribute to Metro-East Lutheran High School baseball team, E1705 [9JY]

Effingham, IL: tribute to St. Anthony High School boys' golf team, E2631 [26OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1756 [14JY]

EPA: impact of release of endangerment findings on greenhouse gases and proposed regulation under the Clean Air Act on construction of a coal gasification plant in Waltonville, IL, E3028 [17DE]

———release of endangerment findings on greenhouse gases and proposed regulation under the Clean Air Act, H13615 [8DE]

FDA: improve safety of food in the global market (H.R. 2749), H9009 [29JY], H9157, H9159, H9161 [30JY]

Gaskin City, IL: anniversary of Gaskin City Missionary Baptist Church, E2541 [15OC]

Germantown, IL: tribute to Germantown Elementary School boys' basketball team, E682 [17MR]

Harrisburg, IL: anniversary of Masonic Order (fraternal organization) Harrisburg Lodge #325 AF & AM, E2727 [5NO]

———tribute to Harrisburg Middle School boys' basketball team, E688 [17MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8441 [21JY], H8907 [28JY], H11820 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12475 [6NO], H12835 [7NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12605 [7NO]

Home Safety Month: designate (H. Res. 543), H8060 [14JY]

Lawrenceville, IL: anniversary of St. Lawrence Parish, E2605 [22OC]

Lithuania: anniversary (H. Res. 285), H8548 [22JY]

Massac County, IL: tribute to mural at Fort Massac, E2540 [15OC]

Mesothelioma Awareness Day: observance, E2325 [22SE]

Metropolis, IL: tribute to Massac County High School girls' golf team, E2632 [26OC]

Mount Vernon, IL: anniversary of Oakwood Cemetery, E1222 [20MY]

———anniversary of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, E3043 [17DE]

———anniversary of Trinity Episcopal Church, E198 [4FE], E689 [17MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H2986 [5MR], H3443 [17MR]

Olympic Day: observance (H. Res. 538), H8547 [22JY]

Piasa, IL: tribute to Southwestern High School softball team, E1707 [9JY]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy, H5490 [13MY]

———create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H5880 [20MY], H6126 [3JN], H6819 [16JN], H7450, H7631 [26JN], H8013 [13JY], H8059, H8070 [14JY], H8964 [29JY]

———national energy policy, H5145, H5148, H5150, H5151 [5MY]

Principia College: tribute to participation in Global Green Solar Challenge, E3042 [17DE]

Raymond, IL: tribute to Lincolnwood High School baseball team, E1711 [9JY]

Salem, IL: anniversary of Bryan-Bennett Library, E1704 [9JY]

Sandoval, IL: anniversary, E1335 [8JN]

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

———modernize Small Business Development Centers (H.R. 1845), H12475 [6NO]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1649 [7JY]

Small business: economic impact of increased tax rates, H12475 [6NO]

Springfield, IL: tribute to Springfield High School girls' cross country team, E3046 [17DE]

St. Rose, IL: tribute to St. Rose Junior High School girls' volleyball team, E1106 [7MY]

Taxation: rates, H3443, H3451 [17MR]

Technology: authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development (H.R. 554), H1186 [11FE]

Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 328), H586, H588 [27JA]

———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 352), consideration (H. Res. 108), H982 [4FE]

Y-Yard Auto and Truck, Inc.: Automotive Recyclers Association CAR Star Award recipient, E690 [17MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H13383 [1DE]

Special order: granted, H5396 [7MY], H5662 [14MY], H8097 [14JY], H9960 [24SE]

Tributes

Borlaug, Norman E., E2265 [15SE]

Bullard, Terry, E2328 [22SE]

Chiles, Robert, E2332 [22SE]

Daniels, Earl, E2417 [1OC]

Davis, Marty, E1332 [8JN]

Donnewald, James H., E2375 [25SE]

Dunham, Russell, E1083 [7MY]

Fitzgerald, Raymond M., H529 [27JA]

Furuya, Art, E2633 [26OC]

King, Tom, E2286 [16SE]

Korte, Ralph F., E1706 [9JY]

McHugh, Sec. of the Army, H12034 [28OC]

Melton, Keith, E2328 [22SE]

Meyer, Willard V., E873 [2AP]

Pigg, Thomas, E2604 [22OC]

Presson, Patrick, E2328 [22SE]

Spomer, Dorothy, E3045 [17DE]

Winters, Fred, H3090 [9MR]