MANZULLO, DONALD A. (a Representative from Illinois)
Amendments
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H527 [26JA]
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7251 [24JN]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6808 [15JN]
Appointments
Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H7401 [25JN]
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, H4970 [29AP]
Articles and editorials
Buried Code, Washington (DC) Post, H7460
Climate Bill Gives Billions to Foreign Foliage, Amanda DeBard, Washington (DC) Times, H7460
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abarbanel, Gail: tribute to founding of Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and creating the Fast Track Forensics Program to speed up DNA processing (see H. Res. 716), H9398 [9SE]
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), H9550 [15SE]
———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H1159 [10FE]
———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 2061), H10070 [29SE]
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 879), H13267 [18NO]
American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 679), H9283 [31JY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend program for economic recovery payments (see H.R. 3691), H13467 [2DE]
———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 2842), H9491 [14SE]
———rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H9342 [8SE]
America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H11168 [8OC]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 156), H6972 [17JN]
Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H15502 [16DE]
———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), H10457 [1OC]
———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H11167 [8OC]
———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H3078 [6MR]
———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H3527 [17MR]
———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 270), H2603 [23FE]
Aung San Suu Kyi: call for release by Burmese Government, hold tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, restore democracy and freedoms, and recognize human rights for Burmese citizens (see H. Res. 898), H12587 [6NO]
Aurora, IL: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Star Innovator award (see H. Res. 862), H13550 [7DE]
Biblica (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 852), H13467 [2DE]
Borel, Calvin: tribute (see H. Res. 418), H5793 [19MY]
Bradford, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 60), H603 [27JA]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H325 [14JA]
———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-as-you-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1814), H4688 [22AP]
Buehrle, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 703), H9279 [31JY]
Bureau of the Census: make organizations indicted for violations of election laws ineligible to participate as a partner in assisting with the decennial census (see H.R. 3582), H9670 [16SE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 56), H7024 [18JN]
Campus Fire Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 167), H9397 [9SE]
Canada Day: observance (see H. Res. 519), H6539 [10JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: 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), H13467 [2DE]
———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6307 [8JN]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 39), H326 [14JA]
Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see H. Res. 538), H6743 [12JN]
Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2752), H14982 [15DE]
———promote the safe use of the Internet by students (see H.R. 780), H6619 [11JN]
Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 392), H160 [9JA]
Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr., Post Office Building, Springfield, IL: designate (see H.R. 516), H324 [14JA]
Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see H.R. 1802), H4688 [22AP]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H922 [3FE]
Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 22), H9343 [8SE]
Congress: improve ability to set spending priorities and enforce spending limits (see H.R. 534), H12044 [28OC]
Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: tribute (see H. Res. 535), H6618 [11JN]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H4688 [22AP]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 614), H1248 [11FE]
Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1269), H2924 [3MR]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 227), H68 [7JA]
Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 3421), H9900 [23SE]
Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see H.R. 2189), H6807 [15JN]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H484 [22JA]
Cuba: facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products, remove impediments to export of medical devices and medicines, allow travel by U.S. citizens, and establish an agricultural export promotion program (see H.R. 1531), H6415 [9JN]
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), H13002 [16NO]
Dedication Day: honor Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H. Res. 736), H11112 [7OC]
Dept. of Commerce: improve electronic filing of export data and strengthen enforcement authorities (see H.R. 3515), H9278 [31JY]
Dept. of Defense: 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), H5486 [12MY]
Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 3943), H15504 [16DE]
———allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 1717), H4026 [25MR]
———support District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (see H. Con. Res. 70), H3145 [10MR]
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), H6415 [9JN]
———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H9550 [15SE]
———provide for national collection of data on stillbirths in a standardized manner (see H.R. 521), H12456 [5NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 3116), H9738 [21SE]
Dept. of HUD: require Inspector General to audit Federal funds received by Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) and its affiliates and suspend certification of its housing counseling agencies (see H.R. 3828), H11457 [15OC]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H9900 [23SE]
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]
———establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 49), H922 [3FE]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H4063 [26MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: create a program to guarantee loans made to manufacturing companies in order to promote increased domestic lending to the U.S. manufacturing industry (see H.R. 2936), H7021 [18JN]
———delegate management authority over troubled assets purchased under the Troubled Asset Relief Program and establish a trust to manage assets of certain assistance recipients (see H.R. 3594), H10408 [30SE]
———disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.J. Res. 3), H196 [13JA]
———permit immediate repayment of direct capital investments received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2009), H4841 [27AP]
———prohibit Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients from funding Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H.R. 3696), H10455 [1OC]
———repeal authority to extend the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4110), H13265 [18NO]
———require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 2119), H14982 [15DE]
———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), H9342 [8SE]
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]
———study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H4734 [23AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H9281 [31JY]
———improve laws relative to small business concerns and employment assistance (see H.R. 4220), H15504 [16DE]
———provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 2594), H6010 [21MY]
———provide for entitlement under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to payment for test preparatory courses (see H.R. 3948), H12972 [7NO]
———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), H4840 [27AP]
———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), H4130 [30MR]
Developing countries: provide debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect forests and coral reefs and associated coastal marine ecosystems (see H.R. 52), H4915 [28AP]
Disabled: protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 1255), H9397 [9SE]
Disasters: express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa and support relief efforts to survivors (see H. Res. 816), H11166 [8OC]
Diseases: catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 1402), H3104 [9MR]
———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: provide low-income parents with expanded opportunities for enrolling their children in high quality schools (see H.R. 2556), H11167 [8OC]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 1960), H4688 [22AP]
———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H1520 [12FE]
Economy: establish reporting requirements for Troubled Asset Relief Program or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds and establish a waste, fraud, and abuse hotline for such funds (see H.R. 1472), H3400 [12MR]
Education: recognize achievements of high school valedictorians, promote importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and reward academic excellence of all high school students (see H. Res. 586), H7446 [25JN]
Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H2875 [26FE]
Electric power: require electric utilities to notify electric consumers of the cost of emission allowances associated with the electricity delivered to such consumers (see H.R. 2353), H6015 [21MY]
Employment: make permanent the E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation (see H.R. 3676), H10407 [30SE]
Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species (see H.R. 1054, 1055), H5485 [12MY]
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), H2632 [24FE]
EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H11383 [14OC]
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: 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), H9443 [10SE]
———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), H9671 [16SE]
———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 Credit Reporting Act: exclude certain small health care practices from Red Flag Guidelines (see H.R. 2345), H7947 [9JY]
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. 50), H9550 [15SE]
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 226), H68 [7JA]
Federal Agency Program Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 1023), H3338 [11MR]
Federal Agency Sunset Commission: establish (see H.R. 393), H6414 [9JN]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 357), H4733 [23AP]
Firearms: preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H3833 [24MR]
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 Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 420), H6077 [2JN]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 47), H6077 [2JN]
Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see H. Res. 409), H6016 [21MY]
Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H1520 [12FE]
———verify that persons who receive U.S. foreign assistance are not affiliated with or do not support terrorist organizations or do not otherwise commit or support acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1062), H3835 [24MR]
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), H9342 [8SE]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H5580 [13MY]
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]
Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 603), H7705 [26JN]
Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H9442 [10SE]
Government: end speculation on the current cost of multilingual services provided by the Government (see H.R. 1414), H3338 [11MR]
———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), H15503 [16DE]
———require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 2682), H6744 [12JN]
Hawaii: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 593), H8101 [14JY]
Health: establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of health plans and make health coverage more affordable and accessible (see H.R. 2360), H6015 [21MY]
———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 1086), H8960 [28JY]
———intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 877), H11111 [7OC]
———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), H9999 [25SE]
Honduras: support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (see H. Res. 749), H11517 [20OC]
———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H11516 [20OC]
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), H12045 [28OC]
———require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H12365 [4NO]
House Rules: allow a reasonable amount of time for Members to read legislation prior to voting (see H. Res. 689), H9443 [10SE]
———provide for transparency in the committee amendment process (see H. Res. 835), H11457 [15OC]
———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H5097 [4MY]
———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H11111 [7OC]
———require that rescission bills always be considered under open rules every year (see H. Res. 323), H4689 [22AP]
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), H9343 [8SE]
Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see H.R. 3749), H11110 [7OC]
Illinois: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 936), H13354 [19NO]
Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1136), H2836 [25FE]
———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 3308), H8706 [23JY]
———require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (see H.R. 2670), H6075 [2JN]
Indonesia: condemn bombings in Jakarta hotels, express condolences for victims, and support efforts to prosecute attacks and combat terrorism (see H. Res. 675), H8707 [23JY]
———express condolences and support in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the island of Sumatra (see H. Res. 810), H11110 [7OC]
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 3129), H8586 [22JY]
Investments: help rebuild retirement, college, and personal savings (see H.R. 2021), H5000 [29AP]
———permit certain required minimum distributions from certain retirement plans to be repaid (see H.R. 939), H3146 [10MR]
Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see H.R. 1327), H5000 [29AP]
———call for renewed focus on ``Green Movement'' which embraces yearning of Iranian people seeking freedom, human rights, and fundamental elements of democracy (see H. Res. 888), H12589 [6NO]
———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see H. Res. 175), H4584 [21AP]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H8009 [10JY]
Iron and steel industry: require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work (see H.R. 595), H381 [15JA]
Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5063 [30AP]
———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), H163 [9JA]
Italy: express condolences to the citizens and support for Italian Government in aftermath of devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region (see H. Res. 430), H5793 [19MY]
Johnson, Jimmie: tribute (see H. Res. 957), H14827 [11DE]
Jordan: anniversary of relations with U.S. and accession to the throne of King Abdullah II (see H. Res. 833), H12198 [2NO]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn hostile rhetoric and activities towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (see H. Res. 309), H5097 [4MY]
———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H4579 [21AP]
———urge the granting of clemency to Laura Ling and Euna Lee and support efforts to secure their release (see H. Res. 555), H8010 [10JY]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 1228), H3338 [11MR]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 1623), H3703 [19MR]
———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]
Lithuania: anniversary (see H. Res. 285), H7707 [26JN]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1519 [12FE]
Madagascar: condemn illegal extraction of natural resources (see H. Res. 839), H11869 [27OC]
Medicaid: require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 1981), H10070 [29SE]
Medicare: exempt pharmacies and pharmacists from certain accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals (see H.R. 616), H2875 [26FE]
———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 1894), H9491 [14SE]
———modify physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce (see H.R. 3693), H11714 [22OC]
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), H5664 [14MY]
———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 388), H5097 [4MY]
Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H6305 [8JN]
Music and dance: declare country music as a uniquely American art form and honor its contributions to American life and culture (see H. Res. 650), H10521 [6OC]
National Aerospace Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 167), H8586 [22JY]
National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H9999 [25SE]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 2554), H9397 [9SE]
National Children and Families Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 534), H7707 [26JN]
National Community College Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 338), H4689 [22AP]
National Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 914), H13266 [18NO]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 117), H1044 [4FE]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H9276 [31JY]
National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 373), H7447 [25JN]
National Immunization Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 709), H9443 [10SE]
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 Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 16), H9808 [22SE]
National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 787), H10408 [30SE]
National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 55), H13355 [19NO]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 779), H13355 [19NO]
National Safety Month: designate (see H. Res. 459), H8303 [16JY]
National School Lunch Act: require schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks (see H.R. 1403), H4130 [30MR]
National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 700), H9962 [24SE]
National security: recognize the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 16), H162 [9JA]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 403), H5169 [5MY]
National Year of the Bible: designate (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7706 [26JN]
Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H1045 [4FE]
———provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 31), H3402 [12MR]
Northwestern University: tribute to women's lacrosse team (see H. Res. 824), H11384 [14OC]
Olympic Day: observance (see H. Res. 538), H6743 [12JN]
Pakistan: condemn release of Abdul Q. Khan, who operated an illicit nuclear proliferation network, require accounting of activities of network, and condition assistance on nonproliferation commitments (see H. Res. 164), H1520 [12FE]
Philippines: express condolences to the citizens and support for Philippine Government in aftermath of devastating tropical storms (see H. Res. 800), H11168 [8OC]
Poland: anniversary of relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 266), H7086 [19JN]
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), H2886 [2MR]
Power resources: provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (see H.R. 2300), H5668 [14MY] (see H.R. 2828), H6617 [11JN]
———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2300), H6745 [12JN]
Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H9492 [14SE]
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), H1159 [10FE]
———repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1277), H3402 [12MR]
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 641), H8496 [21JY]
Railroads: designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail (see H.R. 693), H526 [26JA]
Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H7947 [9JY]
———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H. Res. 748), H9730 [17SE]
Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 311), H8496 [21JY]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H1045 [4FE]
Safety: express importance of swimming lessons and recognize danger of drowning among minority children (see H. Res. 57), H9207 [30JY]
SBA: improve the Microloan Program (see H.R. 1756), H4688 [22AP]
Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 2458), H14982 [15DE]
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]
Senate: constitutional amendment on elections to fill Senate vacancies (see H.J. Res. 21), H9671 [16SE]
———require special elections to fill vacant seats (see H.R. 899), H1159 [10FE]
Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 2607), H6415 [9JN]
Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (see H.R. 886), H11167 [8OC]
———establish a Social Security Surplus Protection Account in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and suspend investment of such funds until certain legislation is enacted (see H.R. 1712), H5792 [19MY]
———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2287), H6015 [21MY]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H603 [27JA]
Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1712), H5792 [19MY]
SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 1352), H4734 [23AP]
———disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H9491 [14SE]
Surface Transportation Board: consider impact of certain railroad transactions on local communities (see H.R. 3410), H9205 [30JY]
Taxation: accelerate locomotive fuel savings and provide incentives for owners to replace high-polluting models with newly-built or newly-remanufactured fuel-efficient and less-polluting models (see H.R. 3947), H12043 [28OC]
———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of a residence (see H.R. 101), H382 [15JA]
———allow an increased work opportunity credit for recent veterans (see H.R. 620), H603 [27JA]
———allow credits for establishment of franchises with veterans (see H.R. 2672), H6415 [9JN]
———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1126), H10070 [29SE]
———allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 159), H34 [6JA]
———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1203), H4525 [2AP]
———allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1470), H3706 [19MR]
———allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 953), H9206 [30JY]
———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. 2655), H6156 [3JN]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H15503 [16DE]
———extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2329), H7146 [23JN]
———extend employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of Armed Forces (see H.R. 4042), H12586 [6NO]
———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), H9806 [22SE]
———improve and expand education savings accounts (see H.R. 30), H29 [6JA]
———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 3758), H13467 [2DE]
———increase amount allowable as a deduction for meals and entertainment expenses of small businesses (see H.R. 3952), H12044 [28OC]
———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H5169 [5MY]
———make individual income tax rates for capital gains permanent (see H.R. 498), H4688 [22AP]
———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1974), H5063 [30AP]
———make the credit for research activities permanent and provide an increase in such credit for taxpayers whose gross receipts are predominantly from domestic production activities (see H.R. 1545), H5400 [7MY]
———permit hardship loans from individual retirement plans (see H.R. 1628), H10070 [29SE]
———prevent pending tax increases and provide additional tax reductions to stimulate economic growth (see H.R. 301), H603 [27JA]
———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 1245), H3706 [19MR]
———provide a standard deduction for business use of a home (see H.R. 1509), H3706 [19MR] (see H.R. 3615), H9806 [22SE]
———provide an exclusion from gross income of long-term capital gains on property purchased before the end of 2009 (see H.R. 1632), H3704 [19MR]
———provide an exclusion from the gross estate for certain farmlands and lands subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 3524), H12044 [28OC]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H4688 [22AP]
———provide for deductibility of medical expenses by individuals (see H.R. 502), H1159 [10FE]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 470), H382 [15JA]
———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 1763), H5892 [20MY]
———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H3402 [12MR]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H9962 [24SE]
———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 240), H163 [9JA]
———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H493 [23JA]
———repeal termination of the estate tax, increase estate and gift tax unified credit, and coordinate a reduction in the maximum rate of tax with a phaseout of the deduction for State death taxes (see H.R. 3905), H12198 [2NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H5062 [30AP]
———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H5582 [13MY]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 982), H1246 [11FE]
Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H12457 [5NO]
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), H12045 [28OC]
———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), H9207 [30JY]
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), H162 [9JA]
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), H7146 [23JN]
University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 77), H1160 [10FE]
University of Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 514), H6265 [4JN]
Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5484 [12MY]
Veterans: issue veterans health care stamp (see H.R. 3942), H13267 [18NO]
Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H. Res. 89), H8185 [15JY]
VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H6013 [21MY]
White House Conference on Autism: convene (see H.R. 3703), H12365 [4NO]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H4580 [21AP]
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]
———tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 259), H4841 [27AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Motor vehicles: establish a new automobile voucher program (see H.R. 1606), H3702 [19MR]
Taxation: accelerate phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities (see H.R. 4189), H13519 [3DE]
———allow individuals and businesses a temporary credit against income tax for the purchase of certain vehicles (see H.R. 550), H379 [15JA]
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), H13068 [17NO]
Remarks
Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H5775, H5778, H5779 [19MY], H7459
Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E410
———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1285 [12FE]
———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 92), H616 [28JA]
Budget: deficit, H1285 [12FE]
Credit: reform and provide accountability for mortgage practices, establish licensing and registration requirements for mortgage originators, and provide certain minimum standards for mortgage loans (H.R. 1728), consideration (H. Res. 406), H5322 [7MY]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2076
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1565
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1586
Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (H.J. Res. 3), H462, H463 [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), H6352 [9JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1992
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1958
Economy: 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), H14430 [9DE]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), E1829
———making appropriations (H.R. 3170), earmark declaration, E1814
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12230 [3NO], H12476 [6NO], H12901
Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers, E1829
———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (H.R. 2743), H6523 [10JN]
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H5775, H5778, H5779 [19MY]
———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), H7459
Rockford, IL: anniversary of Crusader Community Health Center, E2597
SBA: eligibility of companies backed with venture capital under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H7749, H7750 [8JY]
———enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration (H. Res. 610), H7749, H7750 [8JY]
———modernize Small Business Development Centers (H.R. 1845), H12476 [6NO]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1448
Small business: economic impact of increased tax rates, H12476 [6NO]
Stanley J. Roszkowski U.S. Courthouse, Rockford, IL: designate (S. 520), H3996
Taxation: allow individuals and businesses a temporary credit against income tax for the purchase of certain vehicles (H.R. 550), E98
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 (H.R. 4093), E2782
Votes: position on missed, H281
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H5789 [19MY], H6536 [10JN], H6616 [11JN]
Tributes