ACKERMAN, GARY L. (a Representative from New York)
Amendments
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), H4816 [24JN]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, H2818 [22AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Almanzo Wilder Post Office Building, Malone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6139), H6881 [22SE]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4780 [23JN]
Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 4733), H2505 [13AP]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), H7855 [1DE]
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]
———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H1324 [10MR]
———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 704), H2504 [13AP]
———reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members and their families and partners (see H.R. 840), H5303 [30JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H5503 [1JY]
———express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H4678 [22JN]
Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 5043), H4247 [8JN]
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. 1428), H4330 [9JN]
Business and industry: require express authorization of a majority of shareholders of a public company for certain political expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), H1221 [9MR]
Census: recognize importance and significance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native American community to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H. Res. 1086), H972 [26FE]
Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see H. Res. 1414), H4215 [28MY]
Children and youth: require Depts. of State and Justice to take certain actions against specified foreign nationals in international child abductions (see H.R. 3487), H3079 [29AP]
———update the national school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals to conform to current nutrition science (see H.R. 1324), H6042 [26JY]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H2461 [25MR]
Conservation of energy: establish incentives to increase the energy efficiency of federally assisted housing (see H.R. 4099), H266 [20JA]
———establish national energy and environmental building retrofit policies for both residential and commercial buildings (see H.R. 1778), H40 [12JA]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2877 [26AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), H1397 [12MR]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H4215 [28MY]
Dept. of Defense: review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), H3824 [25MY]
Dept. of Energy: implement Clean Cities Program (see H.R. 3488), H1221 [9MR]
Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (see H.R. 3974), H7499 [16NO]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H4974 (see H.R. 745), H5203 [29JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H756 [23FE]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7396 [29SE]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H7397 [29SE]
———provide for the tolling of the timing of review for appeals of final decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (see H.R. 5064), H2646 [16AP]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H5546 [13JY]
Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1155), H1359 [11MR]
———establish research advisory committee and provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5354), H3701 [20MY]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H1359 [11MR]
———support raising awareness and educating the public about Alper's disease (see H. Res. 1700), H7395 [29SE]
Education: recognize achievements of high school graduating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies in post-secondary institutions, and support community engagement (see H. Res. 1443), H4506 [15JN]
Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 4812), H2505 [13AP]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H1359 [11MR]
Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 5987), H6881 [22SE]
Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H8030 [2DE]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H3542 [18MY]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H5503 [1JY]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]
Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H5985 [22JY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H4387 [10JN]
Immigration: reform (see H.R. 4321), H1028 [2MR]
Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4677 [22JN]
Iran Sanctions Act: restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose participation in energy-related ventures, investments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), H6804 [16SE]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H1519 [16MR]
IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), H7454 [15NO]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3540 [18MY]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6076), H6571 [30JY]
Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H2643 [15AP]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]
———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H7644 [29NO]
Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see H. Res. 1382), H3702 [20MY]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4023 (see H.J. Res. 86), H4085 [27MY]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H8264 [8DE]
Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect watershed (see H.R. 5876), H6163 [27JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (see H. Res. 1102), H755 [23FE]
Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H3824 [25MY]
Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (see H.R. 6470), H7854 [1DE]
———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 1744), H7855 [1DE]
Martin G. `Marty' Mahar Post Office, Troy, NY: designate (see H.R. 4425), H40 [12JA]
Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6880 [22SE]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H327 [21JA]
———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), H1104 [3MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), H6804 [16SE]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H2261 [23MR]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765), H8520 [15DE]
Motor vehicles: further national deployment of electric drive vehicles and strengthen and enhance national power grid through the integration of such vehicles (see H.R. 4399), H2579 [14AP]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1472), H5504 [1JY]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H7855 [1DE]
Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Building, Lynbrook, NY: designate (see H.R. 5723), H6684 [14SE]
New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. Res. 1320), H3123 [4MY]
Oil Pollution Act: repeal limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), H4247 [8JN]
Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6682 [14SE]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1734), H7644 [29NO]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H4387 [10JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3542 [18MY]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H3441 [12MY]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H1220 [9MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2643 [15AP]
Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: designate (see H.R. 6205), H6989 [23SE]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H2505 [13AP]
Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 1111), H972 [26FE]
Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), H3484 [13MY]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H7499 [16NO]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), H5984 [22JY]
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H6685 [14SE]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H2937 [27AP]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see H.R. 564), H5985 [22JY]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H5921 [21JY]
———increase deductions for start-up expenditures and small business meal and entertainment expenses, provide a standard deduction for business use of a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 4637), H1324 [10MR]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H5985 [22JY]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H5546 [13JY]
———provide adjustments in individual income tax rates to reflect regional differences in the cost-of-living (see H.R. 1943), H6880 [22SE]
———provide an elective payment for specified energy property (see H.R. 4599), H7499 [16NO]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit (see H.R. 5260), H4331 [9JN]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H2319 [24MR]
Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H833 [24FE]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H4873 [24JN]
Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]
Treaties and agreements: review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see H.R. 3012), H3202 [5MY]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
———express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H7155 (see H.R. 333), H7212 [28SE]
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]
———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 4237), H4023 (see H.R. 4237), H4085 [27MY]
Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: designate (see H.R. 4665), H754 [23FE] (see H.R. 5051), H2640 [15AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of university and college immigrant assistance programs (see H. Res. 1398), H3870 [26MY]
Firearms: restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), H5545 [13JY]
Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities (see H. Res. 1762), H8353 [14DE]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H3483 [13MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of annual limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6452), H7643 [29NO]
———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of lifetime limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6453), H7643 [29NO]
———repeal provisions that prohibit health coverage rescissions (see H.R. 6454), H7643 [29NO]
———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condition exclusions or other discrimination based on health status for adults (see H.R. 6449), H7643 [29NO]
———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condition exclusions or other discrimination based on health status for children (see H.R. 6451), H7643 [29NO]
———repeal provisions that require extension of dependent coverage to adult children under age 26 (see H.R. 6450), H7643 [29NO]
Political campaigns: require disclosure to shareholders of any expenditure made by companies in support of or in opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or local public office (see H.R. 4630), H646 [22FE]
Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance coverage for certain indirect investors caught in Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), H2639 [15AP]
Letters
Enhance Armed Forces readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: U.S. Army Reserve Captain, E1023
Tribute to Charles Segal: Asaf Shariv, Consulate General of Israel, E1136
Remarks
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1257 [10MR]
———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, H4059
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1892, H1917
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize a plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol, E1100
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8241
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1377
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4059
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, E2186
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1892, H1917
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8241
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4843, H4854
———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (H. Res. 1457), H4720
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H4843, H4854
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (H. Res. 1359), H4713, H4714 [23JN]
Jefferson Democratic Club of Flushing, Inc.: anniversary, E1512
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (H. Res. 1765), H8467 [15DE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), H6395, H6410
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, H8964
Point of order, H4716 [23JN]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), H4816, H4817 [24JN]
———require corporations to present disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections in a clear and conspicuous manner, H4816, H4817 [24JN]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8406
Society of Kastorians ``OMONOIA'', Inc.: anniversary, E1822
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, E2186
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, E2186
Tributes
Rosenbaum, Shirley G., E2024
Segal, Charles, E1136
Silberfein, Ann Permut, E1311
Tshaka, Mandingo, E1100
Weitzman, Howard S., E349