MILLER, CANDICE S. (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), H8140 [15JY]
Small Business Act: improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12110, H12111 [29OC]
Small Business Investment Act: improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12110, H12111 [29OC]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3366 [12MR]
Appointments
Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H7401 [25JN]
Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming (House, Select), H906 [3FE]
Articles and editorials
Cash in Old Cars for New Ones, Bill Ford, USA Today, H4131 [31MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H6307 [8JN]
Akron Veterans Memorial Post Office, Akron, OH: designate (see H.R. 2004), H6415 [9JN]
American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H2925 [3MR]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: appropriate unobligated balances of funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2942), H7022 [18JN]
Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H8100 [14JY]
Armed Forces: express gratitude for service of Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California (see H. Res. 891), H12456 [5NO]
———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H3078 [6MR]
———honor service and achievements of female members and veterans (see H. Res. 868), H12045 [28OC]
———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 1305), H2979 [4MR]
———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H4064 [26MR]
———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 270), H2603 [23FE]
———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 704), H923 [3FE]
———recognize significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program (see H. Res. 812), H13467 [2DE]
Aviation: recognize and clarify State authority to regulate intrastate helicopter medical services pursuant to their authority over public health, patient safety, and medical services and care (see H.R. 978), H1246 [11FE]
———require inclusion on the no fly list certain detainees housed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 2503), H5791 [19MY]
———standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers (see H.R. 2870), H8495 [21JY]
Border Patrol: anniversary (see H. Res. 498), H6075 [2JN]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H36 [6JA]
Burns, Robert: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H5793 [19MY]
Business and industry: develop an industrial policy to meet the needs of a stronger economy and national security (see H. Res. 444), H5666 [14MY]
Canada Day: observance (see H. Res. 519), H6306 [8JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6744 [12JN]
Colleges and universities: recognize valuable contributions of the extension offices of land-grant universities (see H. Res. 740), H11112 [7OC]
Commission on the Foreclosure and Mortgage Lending Crisis: establish (see H.R. 1285), H3146 [10MR]
Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H2632 [24FE]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H484 [22JA]
———provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 430), H161 [9JA]
Dentists: enhance roles of dentists and allied dental personnel in the national disaster response framework (see H.R. 903), H1044 [4FE]
Dept. of Commerce: reduce matching requirement for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program participants (see H.R. 4393), H15501 [16DE]
Dept. of Defense: anniversary of military aviation (see H. Res. 445), H6904 [16JN]
———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), H6015 [21MY]
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), H13069 [17NO]
———allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 1717), H4026 [25MR]
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: establish a loan program for eligible hospitals to establish residency training programs (see H.R. 914), H3105 [9MR]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H3402 [12MR]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H6266 [4JN]
———provide services for birthparents who have placed a child for adoption (see H.R. 1505), H6014 [21MY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H15503 [16DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: allow certain Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service (see H.R. 1517), H13002 [16NO]
———authorize appropriations for Operation Stonegarden (see H.R. 2047), H5000 [29AP]
———furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 922), H13353 [19NO]
———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]
———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 731), H10071 [29SE]
———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 195), H2874 [26FE]
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 Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H780 [28JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit automobile manufacturers receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance from opening a new foreign subsidiary or expanding their current foreign subsidiaries (see H.R. 2633, 2634), H6012 [21MY]
———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 Transportation: establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (see H.R. 1550), H3525 [17MR] (see H.R. 2640), H6012 [21MY] (see H.R. 2751), H6305 [8JN]
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), H7705 [26JN]
———take responsibility for financing health benefits for disabled veterans and ensure policies do not discourage the purchase of health insurance by such veterans (see H. Res. 249), H3642 [18MR]
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: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 1230), H9342 [8SE]
———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H6077 [2JN]
———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H4130 [30MR]
———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H7022 [18JN]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see H.R. 2788), H10457 [1OC]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see H. Res. 841), H11458 [15OC]
Dungy, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 70), H443 [21JA]
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H11714 [22OC]
Electric power: provide additional authorities to protect critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack (see H.R. 2195), H6415 [9JN]
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), H9549 [15SE]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 912), H1079 [9FE]
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 226), H68 [7JA]
———study uses of amateur radio for emergency and disaster relief communications, identify impediments to deployment of such communications, and make recommendations for relief of such impediments (see H.R. 2160), H11111 [7OC]
FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1256), H3706 [19MR]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 948), H1157 [10FE]
Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H32 [6JA] (see H.R. 111), H71 [7JA]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H3748 [23MR]
———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 1620), H3703 [19MR]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H8025 [13JY]
Fish and fishing: add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (see H.R. 3173), H8008 [10JY]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 47), H5793 [19MY]
Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see H. Res. 409), H6016 [21MY]
Foreign aid: develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to further promote global development (see H.R. 2139), H7706 [26JN]
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), H4584 [21AP]
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), H13386 [1DE]
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), H4915 [28AP]
GAO: conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (see H.R. 1178), H4525 [2AP]
George Kell Post Office, Swifton, AR: designate (see H.R. 3634), H11869 [27OC]
Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H9442 [10SE]
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]
Hazardous substances: prohibit sale of household dishwashing detergent containing high levels of phosphorus (see H.R. 3946), H11868 [27OC]
Health: improve provision of Medicare telehealth services and provide grants for development of telehealth networks (see H.R. 2068), H6015 [21MY]
———intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 877), H3105 [9MR]
———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan (see H. Con. Res. 169), H10521 [6OC]
———recognize orthopedic industry for innovation in providing devices that relieve pain of, and restore mobility to, members of Armed Forces, veterans, and patients from all walks of life (see H. Res. 577), H8810 [24JY]
———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 1671), H5712 [18MY]
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), H4733 [23AP]
Honduras: support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H8185 [15JY]
House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11582 [21OC]
House Rules: provide for transparency in the committee amendment process (see H. Res. 835), H11457 [15OC]
———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H9900 [23SE]
Housing: mitigate mortgage foreclosures, facilitate and include fairness in housing recovery, and combat mortgage fraud (see H.R. 1295), H2978 [4MR]
Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see H.R. 3046), H10457 [1OC] (see H.R. 3749), H11516 [20OC]
Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1136), H2602 [23FE]
———require State and local law enforcement to determine immigration status of persons arrested for a felony, report such persons to Dept. of Homeland Security, and require detention pending removal (see H.R. 1663), H3748 [23MR]
Ingram, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 970), H15504 [16DE]
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), H4397 [1AP]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 1985), H4579 [21AP] (see H.R. 2194), H5308 [6MY]
Iraq: support religious and ethnic minorities (see H. Res. 944), H14982 [15DE]
Israel: support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (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), H5485 [12MY]
Japan: commend policy against currency manipulation and encourage continuance of such policy (see H. Res. 933), H13387 [1DE]
John J. Shivnen Post Office Building, Garden City, MI: designate (see H.R. 2215), H8100 [14JY]
Korea, Republic of: call for an end to unfair trade practices in the automotive industry and take into account such practices when considering the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (see H. Res. 934), H13387 [1DE]
Law enforcement: grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response (see H.R. 2064), H7706 [26JN]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H7250 [24JN]
Legislative branch of the Government: prohibit offices from entering into certain contracts with any contractor who does not participate in the employment eligibility verification program (see H.R. 124), H10457 [1OC]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1519 [12FE]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H6744 [12JN]
———require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H7706 [26JN]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H10457 [1OC]
———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 1894), H7706 [26JN]
———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), H7706 [26JN]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H11582 [21OC]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H11167 [8OC]
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]
Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H6015 [21MY]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H5664 [14MY]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 35), H779 [28JA]
NASA: anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (see H. Res. 607), H8026 [13JY]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H7706 [26JN]
National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H195 [13JA]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 349), H4841 [27AP]
National Boating Day: observance (see H. Res. 410), H5307 [6MY]
National Brain Injury Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 40; H. Res. 178), H2632 [24FE]
National Children and Families Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 534), H6618 [11JN]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H6155 [3JN]
National Firefighters Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 729), H9731 [17SE]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 940), H13386 [1DE]
National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 373), H7447 [25JN]
National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H10071 [29SE]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 779), H13521 [3DE]
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), H3707 [19MR]
National Senior Citizens Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 157), H7024 [18JN]
National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 367), H5064 [30AP]
Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H1607 [13FE]
NOAA: establish education and watershed programs which advance environmental literacy, including preparedness and adaptability for the likely impacts of climate change in coastal watershed regions (see H.R. 3644), H13069 [17NO]
Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H3706 [19MR]
Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4397 [1AP]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 47), H2836 [25FE]
Poland: provide assistance to Museum of the History of Polish Jews (see H.R. 1590), H9807 [22SE]
———recognize anniversary of Soviet and Nazi invasion, strengthen NATO and European Union alliances, and honor historic ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 715), H10071 [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), H2875 [26FE]
Pouillon, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 759), H9962 [24SE]
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 debt: require congressional roll call votes acknowledging the effect of the costs of legislation on the national debt (see H.R. 3350), H8872 [27JY]
Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (see H.R. 3348), H10520 [6OC] (see H.R. 3633), H11791 [26OC]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H3641 [18MR]
Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 2499), H6415 [9JN]
Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 26), H4398 [1AP]
Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 311), H5668 [14MY]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H1045 [4FE]
Rosenzveig, Charles H.: tribute (see H. Res. 283), H3835 [24MR]
Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 632), H1159 [10FE]
———ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 2006), H6015 [21MY]
———support goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability (see H. Con. Res. 59), H6267 [4JN]
Social Security: 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), H1159 [10FE]
Spoelhof, William: tribute (see H. Res. 91), H1521 [12FE]
State News (Michigan State University publication): anniversary (see H. Res. 487), H8009 [10JY]
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), H3078 [6MR]
Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1646), H10520 [6OC]
———allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 159), H1045 [4FE]
———allow individuals and businesses a temporary credit against income tax for the purchase of certain vehicles (see H.R. 550), H1045 [4FE]
———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve for compensation paid during active military duty (see H.R. 433), H486 [22JA]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H4525 [2AP]
———extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2329), H9807 [22SE]
———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H12197 [2NO]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H7947 [9JY]
———provide a credit for the State and local sales taxes paid on the purchase of an automobile (see H.R. 100), H1080 [9FE]
———provide an investment credit for equipment used to fabricate solar energy property (see H.R. 4085), H13467 [2DE]
———provide incentives to consumers and lenders for the purchase of a passenger vehicle (see H.R. 385), H325 [14JA]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H1045 [4FE]
———provide tax credit parity for electricity produced from renewable resources (see H.R. 2626), H11167 [8OC]
———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H4734 [23AP]
———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H196 [13JA]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H8873 [27JY]
———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H10457 [1OC]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H4688 [22AP]
Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H12289 [3NO]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H3835 [24MR]
Thatcher, Margaret: tribute (see H. Res. 378), H4999 [29AP]
Transportation Security Administration: engage in a negotiated rulemaking process for purposes of creating a security regiment for general aviation aircraft (see H.R. 3093), H7704 [26JN]
———transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of the Aviation Security Screening Management Standard Operating Procedures manual and any subsequent revisions (see H. Res. 980), H15502 [16DE]
Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 2935), H10457 [1OC]
U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 867), H12142 [29OC]
———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H2632 [24FE]
U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance: prohibit funding for and participation in Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H3707 [19MR]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3548), H9441 [10SE]
———recognize rates have reached a level of a national crisis (see H. Res. 946), H13520 [3DE]
———temporarily extend certain unemployment benefits and make available further additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3404), H9205 [30JY]
Urban, Matt: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9550 [15SE]
Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 1818), H4249 [31MR]
VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H6013 [21MY]
Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 2393), H9900 [23SE]
War of 1812: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 175), H9279 [31JY]
Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 742), H9962 [24SE]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 234), H3145 [10MR]
White House Conference on Autism: convene (see H.R. 3703), H11111 [7OC]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H5792 [19MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
EPA: convene a task force to develop recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 276), H70 [7JA]
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), H71 [7JA]
Michigan: increase Federal share for transportation projects (see H.R. 3102), H7704 [26JN]
Motions
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1586 [13FE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H3339 [12MR], H4587 [22AP]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), H7805
———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), conference report, E2489
Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H13377 [1DE]
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): anniversary (H. Res. 472), E1369
American International Group, Inc. (AIG): awarding of bonuses to executives after receiving Government bailout funds, H3447 [17MR]
American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 679), E2328
Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E326
———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H927 [4FE]
———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1562, H1564 [13FE]
Aviation: establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight (H.R. 559), E219
———recognize contributions of general aviation industry (H. Res. 508), E2060
Border Patrol: anniversary (H. Res. 498), E1364
Budget: deficit, H11772 [26OC]
Canada Day: observance (H. Res. 519), E1915
Chrysler LLC: impact of bankruptcy filing and pending merger with Fiat Automobiles S.p.A., H5047 [30AP]
Democracy: commend the peaceful transition of Presidential power by a democratically-elected government, H393 [21JA]
Democratic Party: evaluation of economic policies, H10491 [6OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), E1593
Dept. of Energy: Water Power Energy Program funding, H8140 [15JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1529
———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 731), H10080
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), H7876
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), conference report, H12067
Dept. of the Treasury: reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), consideration (H. Res. 53), H278 [14JA]
Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle, H5047 [30AP]
———establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 1550), H4131 [31MR], H4253 [1AP]
———establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), H6352 [9JN]
———making supplemental appropriations for voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 3435), H9235 [31JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1911
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1886
Dingell, Representative: tribute to becoming the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives (H. Res. 154), H1167 [11FE]
Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (H.R. 1230), E2584
Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, H278 [14JA]
———Government bailout of automobile industry, H5638 [14MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), H8140 [15JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1750
EPA: convene a task force to develop recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals, H3366, H3367 [12MR]
———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H12067
Federal Credit Union Act: anniversary (H. Res. 556), E2254
Great Lakes: authorize appropriations for the design, acquisition, and construction of a combined buoy tender-icebreaker to replace icebreaking capacity (H.R. 1747), E991 [28AP]
Harrison Township, MI: tribute to new Harrison Township Public Library, E2863
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8422 [21JY], H8883 [28JY], H9493, H9532 [15SE], H10491 [6OC], H11813 [27OC]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12209 [3NO], H12861 [7NO]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12604 [7NO]
House Rules: require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (H. Res. 554), H11772 [26OC]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H14939
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H14939
———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), E1505
Jacob Michael Davis Foundation: tribute, E2584
Lapeer, MI: dedication of Rolland-Warner Middle School, E1938
Leno, Jay: tribute for doing a show for unemployed workers in Detroit, MI, H3339 [12MR]
National Boating Day: observance (H. Res. 410), E1361
National Brain Injury Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 178), E761
National Children and Families Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 534), E1918
National Firefighters Memorial Day: designate (H. Res. 729), E2678
National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 731), H10080
North Branch, MI: tribute to North Branch High School girls' volleyball team, E2870
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H11772 [26OC]
Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (H.J. Res. 26), H10549
Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Detroit (MI) Free Press for local reporting, H4588 [22AP]
SBA: ensure individuals with loan application evaluation and underwriting responsibilities have a certain level of experience, H12111 [29OC]
———modify criteria of operation for Capital Backstop Program, H12111 [29OC]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1440
Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (H.R. 632), E240
Small Business Act: improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12111 [29OC]
Small Business Investment Act: improve programs providing access to capital (H.R. 3854), H12111 [29OC]
Taxation: allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases, H1564 [13FE]
Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6176 [4JN]
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), E2709
Ubly, MI: tribute to Ubly High School football team, E32
VFW Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 483), E2033
Voting: reimburse States for costs incurred to track and confirm receipt of voted absentee ballots for Federal elections and make information on receipt of such ballots available online (H.R. 2510), E2086
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3363, H3366, H3367 [12MR]
———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), consideration (H. Res. 235), H3343 [12MR]
———impact of requiring State water pollution control funded projects to comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage rate requirements, H3363 [12MR]
Water Research and Development Initiative: implement (H.R. 1145), consideration (H. Res. 352), H4694 [23AP]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (H. Res. 234), H3775 [24MR]
Wilson, Representative Joe: disapprove interruption of President Obama's joint congressional address on health care reform (H. Res. 744), H9532 [15SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H5058 [30AP], H5662 [14MY], H6153 [3JN], H10516 [6OC], H11788 [26OC], H12285 [3NO], H13383 [1DE]
Tributes
New Haven, MI: anniversary, E1684
Nichols, Ronald B., E2078
Wilcox, Paul, E181