CARDOZA, DENNIS A. (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), H4346 [10JN]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3449 [13MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H2937 [27AP]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
Armed Forces: recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Braden, Dallas: tribute (see H. Res. 1351), H3824 [25MY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 78), H1027 [2MR]
———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———establish procedures for expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. 4921), H2318 [24MR]
———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets (see H.R. 5008), H2845 [22AP]
California: address health and economic development impact of nonattainment of federally mandated air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by designating air quality empowerment zones (see H.R. 5296), H3482 [13MY]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
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), H934 [25FE]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H139 [13JA]
Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (see H. Res. 1144), H1220 [9MR]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): analyze each tax expenditure identified in annual tax expenditure report for equity, efficiency, and ease of administration (see H.R. 5291), H3440 [12MY]
Conservation of energy: establish national energy and environmental building retrofit policies for both residential and commercial buildings (see H.R. 1778), H833 [24FE]
Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H5677 [15JY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H4215 [28MY] (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]
Dept. of Defense: amend Homeowners Assistance Program to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 4324), H648 [22FE]
Dept. of Education: provide grants to support professional development and extracurricular activities to improve international education and foreign language in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3359), H4387 [10JN]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H2578 [14AP]
Dept. of HHS: enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H472 [2FE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H140 [13JA]
Dept. of Labor: establish a technical school training subsidy program (see H.R. 5594), H5677 [15JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 5879), H6163 [27JY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see H. Res. 1494), H6574 [30JY]
Endangered species: prohibit treatment of the gray wolf as an endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. 6028), H6990 [23SE]
Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), H2641 [15AP]
Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (see H.R. 3070), H2460 [25MR]
FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6764 [15SE]
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), H6804 [16SE]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 6087), H6990 [23SE] (see H.R. 6273), H7390 [29SE]
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (see H.R. 5114), H2842 [22AP]
Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H7396 [29SE]
Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayer's dollars (see H.R. 5363), H3702 [20MY]
Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6804 [16SE]
———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H5921 [21JY]
Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), H3440 [12MY]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3659 [19MY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H7155 (see H.R. 4594), H7213 [28SE]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H1359 [11MR]
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), H4780 [23JN]
Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of those who served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), H3744 [24MY]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H7396 [29SE]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H2697 [20AP]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H3080 [29AP]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H8598 [16DE]
Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize contributions of James Martin Center to combat nuclear weapons proliferation by training nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information (see H. Res. 1358), H3483 [13MY]
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 Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1104), H833 [24FE]
National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H5985 [22JY]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H7396 [29SE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1339), H3312 [11MY]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H6881 [22SE]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see H. Res. 1611), H6682 [14SE]
National Pollinator Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1460), H4677 [22JN]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Teach Ag Day: support goals and purposes (see H. Res. 886), H972 [26FE]
National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), H473 [2FE]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), H8520 [15DE]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Portugal: express condolences and support for people affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and commend rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), H1027 [2MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2505 [13AP]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H648 [22FE]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3824 [25MY]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H3311 [11MY]
———increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H556 [3FE]
Social Security: ensure foster children are able to use program and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve their lives (see H.R. 6192), H7156 (see H.R. 6192), H7213 [28SE]
States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 4918), H2800 [21AP]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H6571 [30JY]
Taxation: 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), H1028 [2MR]
———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see H.R. 5475), H4214 [28MY]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H146 [15JA]
———impose a tax on certain securities transactions to fund job creation and deficit reduction (see H.R. 4191), H388 [26JA]
———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]
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), H4425 [14JN]
Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5450), H4022 (see H.R. 5450), H4084 [27MY]
Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: designate (see H.R. 6237), H7154 (see H.R. 6237), H7211 [28SE]
Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. 1585), H6991 [23SE]
University of Maryland: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1184), H1518 [16MR]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6627 [10AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: distribute to members, upon discharge or release from active duty, information on a compact disk listing and explaining health, education, and other benefits for which veterans are eligible (see H.R. 5719), H5545 [13JY]
California Almond Growers Exchange: anniversary (see H. Res. 1668), H7154 (see H. Res. 1668), H7212 [28SE]
Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consideration (see H. Res. 1126), H1026 [2MR]
House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 1496), H5302 [30JN]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration (see H. Res. 1113), H931 [25FE]
Labeling: encourage fruit and vegetable and commodity producers to display the American flag on labels of U.S.-grown products (see H. Res. 1558), H6042 [26JY]
Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), H7153 (see H.R. 6218), H7210 [28SE]
Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H3823 [25MY]
Stanislaus County, CA: authorize designation of the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation as the National Ag Science Center (see H. Con. Res. 229), H265 [20JA]
———support facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, known as the National Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), H6042 [26JY]
Tariff: rechargeable ultracapacitor long life flashlights (see H.R. 4763), H1168 [4MR]
Taxation: provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), H2215 [22MR]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration (see H. Res. 1495), H5302 [30JN]
Letters
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Lawrence E. Smarr, Physician Insurers Association of America, E472
Remarks
Budget: deficit, H2221, H2223 [23MR]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), E472
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1837 [21MR]
California Almond Growers Exchange: anniversary (H. Res. 1668), E1755
California State University Stanislaus: anniversary, E1698
Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire a parcel of land for inclusion (H.R. 4658), H6259, H6260 [28JY]
Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consideration (H. Res. 1126), H1037, H1038, H1039, H1042 [3MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain federally owned land in Story County, IA (H.R. 5669), H6260, H6261 [28JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4009 [27MY]
———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H4009 [27MY]
Dept. of HUD: eliminate travel budget, H6347 [29JY]
———improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), H4346, H4347 [10JN]
———prioritize mortgage counseling services to areas with high foreclosure rates, H4346, H4347 [10JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5850), H6347 [29JY]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 4691), H938 [26FE]
Economy: importance of job creation, H4912 [29JN], H5316 [1JY]
———making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H1451 [16MR]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1837 [21MR]
House of Representatives: importance of bipartisanship, H1041 [3MR]
———legislative process, H938, H942 [26FE], H1040, H1041, H1042 [3MR]
House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1495), H5311, H5312, H5313, H5314, H5315, H5316 [1JY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration (H. Res. 1113), H937, H938, H942 [26FE]
———establish penalties for cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of detainees by officers or employees of the intelligence community during interrogations, H942 [26FE]
Labeling: encourage fruit and vegetable and commodity producers to display the American flag on labels of U.S.-grown products (H. Res. 1558), H6258, H6259 [28JY]
National Pollinator Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1460), H4930, H4931 [29JN]
NIST: carry out the green manufacturing and construction initiative, H3450 [13MY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H1451 [16MR]
Taxation: provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), consideration (H. Res. 1205), H2219, H2220, H2221, H2223, H2225, H2226 [23MR]
———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, H2225 [23MR]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H938 [26FE]
———provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration (H. Res. 1495), H5311, H5312, H5313, H5314, H5315, H5316 [1JY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1113) (H. Rept. 111-421), H931 [25FE]
Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111-425), H1026 [2MR]
Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111-455), H2215 [22MR]
Consideration of H.R. 5618, Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1495) (H. Rept. 111-519), H5302 [30JN]
Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1496) (H. Rept. 111-520), H5302 [30JN]
Tributes
Accurso, J. Augustus, E214
Chapman, Thomas C., E1436
Coelho, Otto I., Sr., E474
Groves, Cornelius J., E831
Hanline, Walt L., E956
Macedo, Linda Padilla, E826
Morshed, Mehdi, E242
Phelps, Mark, E1330
Shaver, Donald, E1400
Souza, Raymond, E329
Telles, Delfina, E950