ALEXANDER, RODNEY (a Representative from Louisiana)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]
———prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 1822), H4779 [23JN]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H6990 [23SE]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H2937 [27AP]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H603 [4FE]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H6879 [22SE]
———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), H5674 [15JY]
Armed Forces: celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation's defense (see H. Res. 1594), H7398 [29SE]
———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), H2319 [24MR]
———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H6284 [28JY]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1923), H5617 [14JY]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H327 [21JA]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Colleges and universities: enforce the restriction on in-State tuition for aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 4548), H422 [27JA]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H6043 [26JY]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H5547 [13JY]
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of premiums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and terminate program in the event of actuarial unsoundness (see H.R. 5853), H6406 (see H.R. 5853), H6458 [29JY]
Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H40 [12JA]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3274 [6MY] (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), H3703 [20MY]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H3079 [29AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide commodity assistance to States participating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4638), H2642 [15AP]
Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5582), H4877 [25JN]
Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H6804 [16SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H140 [13JA]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H470 [2FE]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4424 [14JN]
———reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 3697), H5712 [19JY]
Dept. of Transportation: implement pilot program to establish truck parking facilities (see H.R. 2156), H1596 [17MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand types of approved education programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4320), H3202 [5MY]
Diseases: recognize affects of colon cancer on women, and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see H. Res. 1053), H2697 [20AP]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H4216 [28MY]
Federal employees: express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2506 [13AP]
FEMA: suspend flood insurance rate map updates in geographic areas in which certain levees are being repaired (see H.R. 3415), H648 [22FE]
Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), H4597 [16JN]
Fish and fishing: mitigate the economic impact of transition to sustainable fisheries on fishing communities (see H.R. 6316), H7391 [29SE]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H6573 [30JY]
Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]
———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), H7397 [29SE]
Haiti: establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. 4952), H4873 [24JN]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H603 [4FE]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H2579 [14AP]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H3703 [20MY]
———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4995), H2800 [21AP] (see H.R. 4999), H4597 [16JN]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6628 [10AU]
Higher Education Act: amend definition of economic hardship for medical student loan deferments (see H.R. 1615), H40 [12JA]
Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. 1577), H6405 (see H. Res. 1577), H6457 [29JY]
———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. 1583), H6571 [30JY]
Immigration: support credible and effective policies which welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), H1029 [2MR]
Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), H7397 [29SE]
International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court (see H.R. 5351), H3871 [26MY]
Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H6164 [27JY]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3703 [20MY]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3871 [26MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7454 [15NO]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Louisiana State University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1072), H834 [24FE]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H5985 [22JY]
———continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H141 [13JA]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H2697 [20AP]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H4597 [16JN]
———stabilize and modernize the provision of partial hospitalization services (see H.R. 4373), H41 [12JA]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
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]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1221 [9MR]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H6880 [22SE]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H6880 [22SE]
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1154), H2697 [20AP]
National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H6764 [15SE]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2695 [20AP]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3203 [5MY]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H2261 [23MR]
National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6882 [22SE]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6043 [26JY]
National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), H7757 [30NO]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079, 1080), H609 [9FE]
Nonprofit organizations: strengthen partnership with Federal Government (see H.R. 5533), H6284 [28JY]
NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the Yucca Mountain license application review relative to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. 1732), H7614 [18NO]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H2460 [25MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6628 [10AU]
———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H2505 [13AP]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3484 [13MY]
———repeal (see H.R. 4972), H4215 [28MY]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H6406 (see H.R. 4985), H6458 [29JY]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H6574 [30JY]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H6164 [27JY]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H5819 [20JY]
Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), H6571 [30JY]
Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 5582), H4877 [25JN]
Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 311), H1324 [10MR]
Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H3201 [5MY]
Senior citizens: improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 1021), H6627 [10AU]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H5986 [22JY]
Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), H6164 [27JY]
———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 678), H6406 (see H.R. 678), H6457 [29JY]
Taxation: allow a credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H2800 [21AP]
———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H2642 [15AP]
———ensure oil production excise tax will continue to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any future spills (see H. Res. 1374), H3871 [26MY]
———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1346), H3703 [20MY]
———improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 5207), H3658 [19MY]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H2579 [14AP]
———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), H4635 [17JN]
———treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1718), H3542 [18MY]
———treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2105), H3441 [12MY]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H6164 [27JY]
University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3703 [20MY]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Budget: require annual budget submissions of the President to Congress to provide certain information regarding companies in which the Government holds stock (see H.R. 4631), H646 [22FE]
Remarks
Cleco Corp.: anniversary, E599
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E227
Grant, Linda: American Network of Community Options and Resources (organization) Louisiana Direct Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E880
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (H. Res. 1347), H3833 [26MY]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1457 [16MR]
Louisiana State University at Alexandria: anniversary, E97
Northrop Grumman Corp.: proposed closure of Avondale Shipyards, H6287 [29JY]
West Monroe, LA: tribute to West Monroe High School Choir for participation in the American Celebration of Music, E1069
Winters, Hamilton S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E18
Tributes
Alexander, Thomas, E1627
Bruscato, Angela, E488
Choudrant, LA: anniversary of Ollie Grove Baptist Church, E1070
Craddock, Charles, E1067
Faulk, Clarence E., Jr., E340
Gormanous, Greg, E2037
Hammons, Jack, E339
Katz, Ben, E45
Kilpatrick, K.D., E386
Michel, Richard R., E1137
Moreau, Gerard C., Jr., E1136
Shrewsbury, Christian, E1795
Thompson, Rawleigh (Mike), E1646
Toms, Stuart, E2132
Tudor, Robert, Jr. (Buddy), E387
Wrightsman, Joe, E1678