CAMP, DAVE (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H732 [28JA]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), H8709 [23JY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, H1103 [10FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Akron Veterans Memorial Post Office, Akron, OH: designate (see H.R. 2004), H6415 [9JN]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 112), H1081 [9FE]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H8873 [27JY]
Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H7947 [9JY]
Armed Forces: 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), H12044 [28OC]
———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H4525 [2AP]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H36 [6JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6416 [9JN]
Children and youth: promote the safe use of the Internet by students (see H.R. 780), H6744 [12JN]
———provide assistance to adolescents and young adults with serious mental disorders as they transition to adulthood (see H.R. 2691), H6154 [3JN]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H7948 [9JY]
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]
Committee on Ways and Means (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 162), H1248 [11FE]
Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9550 [15SE]
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: clarify applicability of certain provisions (see H.R. 1815), H5667 [14MY]
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]
Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H9282 [31JY]
Dept. of Commerce: reduce matching requirement for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program participants (see H.R. 4393), H15501 [16DE]
Dept. of Defense: 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), H5668 [14MY]
Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 1717), H4735 [23AP]
Dept. of Energy: increase amount of direct loans provided to improve facilities for advanced technology vehicles manufacturing (see H.R. 2150), H4914 [28AP]
Dept. of HHS: conduct research on indicators of child well-being (see H.R. 2558), H6009 [21MY]
———establish grants for newly accredited allopathic medical schools to increase the supply of physicians (see H.R. 3778), H13387 [1DE]
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), H13521 [3DE]
Dept. of the Interior: modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (see H.R. 1280), H3438 [16MR]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H4524 [2AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: 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 Transportation: establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (see H.R. 2640), H6012 [21MY] (see H.R. 2751), H6305 [8JN]
Dingell, Representative: tribute to becoming the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 140), H1080 [9FE] (see H. Res. 154), H1248 [11FE]
Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H8810 [24JY]
———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]
Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1240), H3438 [16MR]
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), H9670 [16SE]
EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H15503 [16DE]
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), H10409 [30SE]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 1512), H3436 [16MR] (see H.R. 3607), H9737 [21SE] (see H.R. 4217), H13627 (see H.R. 4217), H14370 [8DE]
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), H7947 [9JY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the sewer overflow control grants program (see H.R. 895), H1043 [4FE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H5582 [13MY]
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), H9671 [16SE]
Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see H. Res. 409), H5668 [14MY]
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), H7023 [18JN]
Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum (see H. Res. 390), H5486 [12MY]
George Kell Post Office, Swifton, AR: designate (see H.R. 3634), H13355 [19NO]
Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H10070 [29SE]
Government: prohibit from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain indicted organizations (see H.R. 3571), H9548 [15SE]
Health: improve health insurance coverage of dependents (see H.R. 3887), H11580 [21OC]
———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]
Highway Trust Fund: permit a State to elect to receive the State's contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment (see H.R. 2144), H5063 [30AP]
House of Representatives: constitutional amendment on basing apportionment on number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 11), H11791 [26OC]
———require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11515 [20OC]
House Rules: provide for transparency in the committee amendment process (see H. Res. 835), H11457 [15OC]
———require all committees post recorded votes on their web sites within 48 hours (see H. Res. 874), H12044 [28OC]
———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H11714 [22OC]
Hudson River: recognize quadricentennial celebration of discovery to honor, commemorate, and celebrate the historic ties of the U.S. and the Netherlands (see H. Con. Res. 178), H9443 [10SE]
Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see H.R. 3749), H11168 [8OC]
Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1136), H3438 [16MR]
Ingram, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 970), H14981 [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), H5400 [7MY]
———negotiate an ``Incidents at Sea Agreement'' (see H. Con. Res. 94), H7741 [7JY]
John J. Shivnen Post Office Building, Garden City, MI: designate (see H.R. 2215), H8810 [24JY]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H5582 [13MY]
Medicare: 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), H13387 [1DE]
Michigan: congratulate the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitors Bureaus for securing the Region II U.S. Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) tournament (see H. Res. 963), H14446 [9DE]
———increase Federal share for transportation projects (see H.R. 3102), H7704 [26JN]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H6015 [21MY]
Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H9671 [16SE]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 349), H5064 [30AP]
National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 507), H6265 [4JN]
National Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 914), H13266 [18NO]
National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 380), H4999 [29AP]
National DVT Screening Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H9282 [31JY]
National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 112), H1081 [9FE]
Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4397 [1AP]
Patents: limit patentability of tax planning methods (see H.R. 2584), H10070 [29SE]
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), H6306 [8JN]
Power resources: increase energy independence and job creation through safe energy production, alternative and renewable energy development, and conservation promotion for a cleaner environment (see H.R. 2846), H6742 [12JN]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H7705 [26JN]
Public welfare programs: repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1277), H4583 [21AP]
Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 2499), H8810 [24JY]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H1159 [10FE]
Rosenzveig, Charles H.: tribute (see H. Res. 283), H3835 [24MR]
Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 1557), H7706 [26JN]
Securities: constitutional amendment to prohibit the U.S. from owning stock in private corporations (see H.J. Res. 57), H7706 [26JN]
State News (Michigan State University publication): anniversary (see H. Res. 487), H8009 [10JY]
Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): observe anniversary of Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure and commend transition to Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure (see H. Con. Res. 109), H6016 [21MY]
Taxation: codify exclusion from gross income of medical care provided for Indians (see H.R. 3608), H11167 [8OC]
———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 3486), H10070 [29SE]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H11458 [15OC]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 1512), H3436 [16MR] (see H.R. 3607), H9737 [21SE] (see H.R. 4217), H13627 (see H.R. 4217), H14370 [8DE]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H12456 [5NO]
———make technical corrections to the Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 4169), H13465 [2DE]
———provide an investment credit for equipment used to fabricate solar energy property (see H.R. 4085), H13068 [17NO]
———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H7705 [26JN]
———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3011), H9962 [24SE]
Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H12457 [5NO]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H3438 [16MR]
U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H3706 [19MR]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H7086 [19JN]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H11791 [26OC]
Urban, Matt: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 181), H10071 [29SE]
War of 1812: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 175), H9279 [31JY]
Year of the Safe Child: designate (see H. Res. 376), H9282 [31JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 4038), H12586 [6NO]
House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 2656), H6074 [2JN]
Medicare: provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 1458), H3399 [12MR]
Pouillon, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 759), H9807 [22SE]
Social Security: ensure States receive certain adoption incentive payments (see H.R. 1840), H4396 [1AP]
Letters
Affordable Health Care for America Act: Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), H12864 [7NO]
Motions
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H14405, H14406 [9DE]
Remarks
Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H7638 [26JN]
Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (H.R. 4284), H14832, H14835 [14DE]
Appropriations: legislative process, H8754 [24JY]
———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H580 [27JA], H736, H738, H740, H743 [28JA]
———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1555 [13FE]
Barrow, M. Pope, Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 635), H8020
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H13300 [19NO]
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, H9913 [24SE]
Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Auxiliary, E1545
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), H8754 [24JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1914
Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H15460 [16DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1780
Federal aid programs: restore funds to the Highway Trust Fund, Unemployment Trust Fund, and FHA and Ginnie Mae (Government-sponsored enterprise) mortgage programs (H.R. 3357), H9017, H9021 [29JY]
Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 4284), H14832, H14835 [14DE]
Government: permit continued financing of Government operations (H.R. 4314), H15423 [16DE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8905 [28JY], H11819 [27OC]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12230 [3NO], H12850, H12864, H12951, H12957 [7NO], H13303 [19NO]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H14939
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H14939
Medicare: apply a consistent premium for all beneficiaries in a budget neutral manner (H.R. 3631), H9913 [24SE]
———reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), H13300, H13303 [19NO]
Midland, MI: tribute to Midland Berryhill American Legion Post 165 baseball team, E2268
———tribute to Midland Dow High School boys' tennis team, E2785
———tribute to Midland Northstars hockey team, E1071
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 831), H12003
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 831), H12003
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H8438 [21JY]
Pakistan: authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (H.R. 1886), H6569 [11JN]
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, H15423 [16DE]
Sewage disposal: combined sewer and sanitary sewer overflow control grant program funding, E671
Social Security: ensure States receive certain adoption incentive payments (S. 735), H4960
———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), H252 [14JA]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H14397, H14400, H14401, H14402 [9DE]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), motion to recommit, H14405 [9DE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), H3657, H3662 [19MR]
———modify the first-time homebuyers credit for Armed Forces members and certain other Federal employees (H.R. 3590), H10551 [7OC]
———provide alternative minimum tax relief and increase limitations on expensing of certain depreciable business assets, H14405 [9DE]
———rates, H736, H738, H740, H743 [28JA]
———retain estate tax with an immediate exemption increase and repeal new carryover basis rules (H.R. 4154), H13483 [3DE]
———treatment of publicly traded partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services, H14401 [9DE]
Unemployment: rates, H8754 [24JY], H9017, H9021 [29JY]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), E671
Tributes
Bow, Kenneth, E1376
Cistone, Joseph R., E2038
Crowley, Steven J., E1806
Dumbrille, Merlin, E2648
Frohm, Stuart, E2412
Fuoss, Mike, E2334
Heft, Robert G., E3024
North, Edwin, E2117