CANTOR, ERIC (a Representative from Virginia)
Amendments
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), H8709 [23JY]
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]
Afghanistan: develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability (see H.R. 2482), H5790 [19MY]
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), H8873 [27JY]
Amtrak: permit passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage (see H.R. 3789), H11869 [27OC]
Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H5485 [12MY]
Armed Forces: ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4088), H13068 [17NO]
———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 1864), H4396 [1AP]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H36 [6JA]
Capital punishment: constitutional amendment to allow the death penalty for the rape of a child (see H.J. Res. 51), H5399 [7MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day (see H. Con. Res. 136), H6012 [21MY]
———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6416 [9JN]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 54), H1606 [13FE]
Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan (see H.R. 1053), H9281 [31JY]
Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2752), H6305 [8JN]
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: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H13386 [1DE]
Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9492 [14SE]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 614), H2836 [25FE]
Courts: ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (see H. Res. 473), H6013 [21MY]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H3056 [5MR]
Dept. of Defense: allow sale of intact spent military small arms ammunition casings to domestic manufacturers of small arms ammunition that are approved under trade security controls (see H.R. 2193), H5892 [20MY]
———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 use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Virginia (see H.R. 1638), H3704 [19MR]
———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Virginia, or to house such individuals in Virginia (see H.R. 1186), H2834 [25FE]
———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]
———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H4914 [28AP]
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), H13355 [19NO]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H5397 [7MY]
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), H3526 [17MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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), H4251 [31MR]
———require honor guards participating in funerals of veterans in national cemeteries to offer families the option of having a 13-fold flag recitation (see H.R. 2586), H6010 [21MY]
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), H4061 [26MR]
District of Columbia: clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 2608), H6011 [21MY]
———express sympathy for Metrorail accident victims and their families, friends, and associates (see H. Res. 612), H7740 [7JY]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 3463), H9276 [31JY]
Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S. (see H.R. 3310), H8707 [23JY]
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H11714 [22OC]
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]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: make any local educational agency receiving funds under part A of title I or public charter school eligible for a Troops to Teachers participant (see H.R. 1313), H9207 [30JY]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2603 [23FE]
EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H5582 [13MY]
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), H9491 [14SE]
———require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 185), H11111 [7OC]
Fair Labor Standards Act: allow private sector employers to provide compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay (see H.R. 933), H3056 [5MR]
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]
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]
———repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 1063), H1604 [13FE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H5308 [6MY]
———preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H6076 [2JN]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H5400 [7MY]
Flag—U.S.: permit Medal of Honor recipients to properly display the flag on the recipient's property (see H. Res. 952), H13628 (see H. Res. 952), H14372 [8DE]
Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H3105 [9MR]
Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 252), H3527 [17MR]
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), H7146 [23JN]
Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum (see H. Res. 390), H5309 [6MY]
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: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 877), H2886 [2MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 4038), H12586 [6NO]
———optimize delivery of critical medicine and expand the critical care workforce (see H.R. 1581), H3640 [18MR]
———prohibit denial of coverage under Federal health care programs based on comparative effectiveness research data and ensure research accounts for advancements in health care and different treatment options (see H.R. 3002), H7145 [23JN]
———urge Members 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), H8010 [10JY]
Hillel—The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life: recognize contributions to college campus communities (see H. Res. 493), H6075 [2JN]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 783), H11384 [14OC]
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]
House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11515 [20OC]
House Rules: 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]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see H.R. 1467), H3399 [12MR]
Investments: help rebuild retirement, college, and personal savings (see H.R. 2021), H6155 [3JN]
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), H4064 [26MR]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H5892 [20MY]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum and develop and maintain viable military options to prevent development or deployment of nuclear weapons capability (see H.R. 3832), H13355 [19NO]
———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), H7024 [18JN]
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]
Kemp, Jack F.: tribute (see H. Res. 401), H5169 [5MY]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H5406 [11MY]
Medicaid: require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 1981), H5401 [7MY]
Medicare: permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 1430), H3337 [11MR]
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), H6415 [9JN]
———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 388), H5309 [6MY]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H5308 [6MY]
Newman, Paul: tribute (see H. Res. 18), H2603 [23FE]
Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H2872 [26FE]
Pakistan: develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability (see H.R. 2481), H5790 [19MY]
Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4064 [26MR]
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 welfare programs: repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1277), H3056 [5MR]
Securities: constitutional amendment to prohibit the U.S. from owning stock in private corporations (see H.J. Res. 57), H7145 [23JN]
Senior citizens: support goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability (see H. Con. Res. 59), H7024 [18JN]
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 Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3402 [12MR]
Taxation: allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H7023 [18JN]
———allow dealers in real estate to use the installment sales method (see H.R. 3440), H9275 [31JY]
———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1250), H5063 [30AP]
———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H4525 [2AP]
———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H2875 [26FE]
———improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see H. Con. Res. 204), H11712 [22OC]
———increase limitations on the amount excluded from the gross estate with respect to land subject to a qualified conservation easement (see H.R. 3050), H7445 [25JN]
———make permanent accelerated depreciation of natural gas distribution property and clarify to which property such treatment applies (see H.R. 4411), H15508 [23DE]
———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1974), H12141 [29OC]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H4250 [31MR]
———permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see H.R. 1944), H4915 [28AP]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H11111 [7OC]
———provide incentives to consumers and lenders for the purchase of a passenger vehicle (see H.R. 385), H159 [9JA]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H70 [7JA]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 543), H325 [14JA]
———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 1763), H4063 [26MR]
———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H921 [3FE]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H526 [26JA]
———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 1519), H3437 [16MR]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 982), H1246 [11FE]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H2835 [25FE]
———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H3402 [12MR]
Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H11790 [26OC]
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]
———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H380 [15JA]
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]
Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 2393), H5581 [13MY]
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), H4999 [29AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 3324), H8808 [24JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see H.R. 2854), H6743 [12JN]
Real estate: provide incentives for residential housing market (see H.R. 1903), H4520 [2AP]
Taxation: exempt public school rehabilitation from the tax-exempt use exception to the rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 4133), H13352 [19NO]
Motions
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12963 [7NO]
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), H13317 [19NO]
Small Business Act: improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12114 [29OC]
Small Business Investment Act: improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12114 [29OC]
Remarks
Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H7636 [26JN]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H13497, H13498 [3DE]
Appropriations: legislative process, H6661 [12JN], H7993, H7995 [10JY]
———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H742 [28JA], H883 [3FE]
———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1564 [13FE], H7995, H7996 [10JY]
———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, H5372 [7MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), H6240, H6241 [4JN], H6662, H6663, H6664, H6665 [12JN]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), conference report, H6866 [16JN]
Budget: allocation of funds, H3675, H3676, H3677 [19MR]
———deficit, H12121 [29OC]
———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), H8343, H8344 [17JY], H8795 [24JY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4482, H4483 [2AP]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), conference report, H4922 [29AP]
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 80), H470 [22JA]
Courts: allow certain detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to be brought to the U.S. for trial and possible imprisonment, H6662, H6663, H6664, H6665 [12JN]
Craniofacial Acceptance Month: observance, E2417
Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H11131 [8OC]
Culpeper, VA: anniversary, E968
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H8794 [24JY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), conference report, H11131 [8OC]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), consideration (H. Res. 572), H7218 [24JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), H14805 [11DE]
———national missile defense system funding, H7218 [24JN]
———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S., H6662, H6663, H6664, H6665 [12JN], H6866 [16JN]
———prohibit release of enemy combatants into the U.S., H11144 [8OC]
———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H5372 [7MY]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), H7874 [9JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (H.J. Res. 3), H369 [15JA]
———prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards for Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients (H.R. 1664), H4294
———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), H471, H472 [22JA]
Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), H6351 [9JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), H8783 [24JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: designate certain wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national heritage areas, and authorize certain programs and activities (S. 22), H3378 [12MR]
Economy: importance of job creation, H8419 [21JY], H8879 [28JY], H14806 [11DE]
———making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H15461 [16DE]
———provide stimulus for economic recovery, H368 [15JA], H470, H471 [22JA]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8343 [17JY], H8794 [24JY], H9531 [15SE], H9702 [17SE], H11143 [8OC], H11726, H11727, H11728 [23OC], H11797 [27OC]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12118, H12119, H12120, H12121 [29OC], H12218 [3NO], H12957 [7NO]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), motion to recommit, H12966 [7NO]
———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform and apply savings to establish a Seniors Protection and Medicare Regional Payment Equity Fund, H12966 [7NO]
House of Representatives: appreciation for tributes, H140 [9JA]
———legislative process, H12119, H12120 [29OC], H14807 [11DE]
———legislative program, H140, H141 [9JA], H368, H369 [15JA], H470, H471, H472 [22JA], H3026, H3027 [5MR], H3376, H3377, H3378 [12MR], H3675, H3676, H3677 [19MR], H4045, H4046 [26MR], H5371, H5372 [7MY], H5633, H5634 [14MY], H6240, H6241, H6242 [4JN], H6661, H6662, H6663, H6664, H6665 [12JN], H6898, H6899, H6900 [16JN], H7992 [10JY], H8342, H8343, H8344 [17JY], H8793, H8794, H8795 [24JY], H9702, H9703 [17SE], H10433, H10434, H10435 [1OC], H11143, H11144 [8OC], H11724, H11725, H11726, H11727, H11728 [23OC], H12118 [29OC], H12427, H12428 [5NO], H13495, H13496, H13497, H13498 [3DE], H14805, H14807, H14808 [11DE]
———provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (S. 160), H5371, H5372 [7MY]
———request Speaker Pelosi temporarily recuse herself from CIA briefings until public comments on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists are verified, H6241, H6242 [4JN]
House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H16 [6JA]
———open versus restrictive rules, H7993, H7995 [10JY]
———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House, H12120 [29OC]
IMF: funding, H6240, H6241 [4JN]
Intelligence services: establish commission to investigate use of certain interrogation techniques, H5634, H5635 [14MY]
Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (H.R. 1327), H9703 [17SE]
———elections, E1465
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H9703 [17SE], H11725 [23OC], H14928 [15DE], E1465
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H14928 [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. 560), H7035 [19JN]
Irwin, Daniel and Kim: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipients, E1100
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), H99 [9JA]
Johnsen, Dawn E.: evaluation of nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel relative to positions on abortion, H5863 [20MY]
———nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, H5863 [20MY]
Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (H.R. 1409), H3378 [12MR]
Medicare: modify physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce, H11725 [23OC], H12121 [29OC]
———provide a 2-year adjustment to sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H13317 [19NO]
———reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), motion to recommit, H13317 [19NO]
National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (H.R. 748), H883 [3FE]
National Day of Prayer: observance, E1106
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H3675, H3676, H3677 [19MR]
Orange County, VA: anniversary, E2422
Parliamentary inquiry, H13318 [19NO]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit Federal family planning funding, 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), H7636 [26JN]
Richmond, VA: anniversary of St. Benedict Parochial School, E2542
———anniversary of St. Joseph's Villa, E2793
———tribute to Collegiate High School football team, E2889
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 3617), H9863 [23SE]
SBA: study whether certain new costs and taxes imposed on small businesses negatively impact timely repayment of loans, H12114 [29OC]
Small business: provide support for small business concerns, H3377 [12MR]
Small Business Act: improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), motion to recommit, H12114 [29OC]
Small Business Investment Act: improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), motion to recommit, H12114 [29OC]
Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), H254 [14JA], H368 [15JA]
Taxation: rates, H742 [28JA], H4922 [29AP]
———reform estate and gift tax, H11724, H11725 [23OC]
U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (H. Res. 867), H12235 [3NO]
Unemployment: rates, H7995, H7996 [10JY]
Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants: anniversary, E176
Wilson, Representative Joe: disapprove interruption of President Obama's joint congressional address on health care reform (H. Res. 744), H9531 [15SE]
Remarks in House relative to
House of Representatives: selection as minority whip, H6 [6JA]
Tribute, H140 [9JA]
Tributes
Bantz, A. Norman and Gloria, E2827
Blackwell, Morton, E2850
Lynch, Albert C., H1251 [12FE]
McCue, Richard J., E1275
Taylor, Zachary, E2886