CARNAHAN, RUSS (a Representative from Missouri)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H602 [4FE]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H2843 [22AP]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H7397 [29SE]
Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), H646 [22FE]
Armed Forces: authorize taxpayers to designate a portion of tax payments to a National Military Family Relief Fund to assist families of members who are serving in, or have served in, Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 1175), H755 [23FE]
———designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members who died in the line of duty (see H.R. 1034), H7155 (see H.R. 1034), H7212 [28SE]
———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), H1358 [11MR]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (see H. Res. 699), H141 [13JA]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Army: commend achievements in and commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security (see H. Res. 1106), H833 [24FE]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4975 (see H. Res. 1483), H5204 [29JN]
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), H2579 [14AP]
———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), H4507 [15JN]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H2505 [13AP]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H932 [25FE]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H267 [20JA]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H6407 (see H. Res. 1402), H6458 [29JY]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), H5503 [1JY]
———mint coins to recognize and commemorate the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg, and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H.R. 3712), H5503 [1JY]
Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women (see H. Res. 1224), H2697 [20AP]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H1169 [4MR]
Conservation of energy: provide financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit buildings with energy efficient equipment and materials (see H.R. 5476), H4215 [28MY]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 22), H4780 [23JN]
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]
Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities (see H.R. 6153), H8089 [7DE]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H473 [2FE]
Crime: improve assistance to domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3401), H424 [27JA]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3014 [28AP] (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: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H7155 (see H.R. 4645), H7213 [28SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. 4710), H1441 [15MR] (see H.R. 5456), H4214 [28MY]
———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H4636 [17JN]
———increase amount of fruits and vegetables purchased for school breakfast and lunch programs (see H.R. 4333), H327 [21JA]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. 4676), H3311 [11MY]
———establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 5156), H3312 [11MY]
———study and report on access by blind consumers to certain electronic devices, establish minimum nonvisual access standards for such devices, and establish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), H972 [26FE]
Dept. of Defense: take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H3482 [13MY]
Dept. of Education: establish a comprehensive literacy program (see H.R. 4037), H2505 [13AP]
———establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 2136), H3274 [6MY]
———provide grants for innovative teacher retention programs (see H.R. 1161), H4779 [23JN]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H2845 [22AP]
———guide and provide for research activities at the Office of Science (see H.R. 4905), H2460 [25MR]
———reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4906), H2460 [25MR]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 4123), H3658 [19MY]
———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), H4597 [16JN]
———establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 2891), H1221 [9MR]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2579 [14AP]
———require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3287, 3315), H2504 [13AP]
Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H2504 [13AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide a receipt to each taxpayer who files a Federal income tax return (see H.R. 6458), H7644 [29NO]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift within selected communities by providing safe and convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine travel (see H.R. 4722), H1026 [2MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7396 [29SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7397 [29SE]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H7397 [29SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7397 [29SE]
———require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 1017), H1220 [9MR]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H4023 (see H.R. 5268), H4085 [27MY]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see H.R. 4405), H2697 [20AP]
Diplomacy: support work of citizen diplomacy organizations and encourage convening of a Presidential Summit on Global Citizen Diplomacy (see H. Res. 569), H1170 [4MR]
Diseases: provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 2413), H3014 [28AP]
Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 2855), H972 [26FE]
Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 6400), H7453 [15NO]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H833 [24FE]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
———modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and encourage development of business incubators (see H.R. 5089), H2937 [27AP]
Education: ensure schools have physical education programs that meet minimum requirements for physical education (see H.R. 4557), H6573 [30JY]
———provide training and support for principals to assist in turning around lowest performing schools (see H.R. 5495), H4330 [9JN]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide for school improvement and professional development for teachers, principals, instructional staff, and other school leaders (see H.R. 5218), H3201 [5MY]
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]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 5000), H6881 [22SE]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H328 [21JA]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H2505 [13AP]
———require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H5921 [21JY]
Families and domestic relations: strengthen juvenile and family courts (see H.R. 4446), H1221 [9MR]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H327 [21JA]
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), H7397 [29SE]
Federal-State relations: create a loan program to provide funds to State special purpose vehicles for use in collateral support programs and loan participation programs to benefit qualified manufacturers (see H.R. 4629), H1397 [12MR]
FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 4580), H610 [9FE]
———establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H1595 [17MR]
Foreign aid: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (see H.R. 3077), H4506 [15JN]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H3014 [28AP]
Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), H4676 [22JN]
Foreign Service: recognize contributions of female ambassadors and members of the Foreign Service (see H. Res. 1698), H7395 [29SE]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H647 [22FE]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
Gulf of Mexico: recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), H6882 [22SE]
Haiti: 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]
Health: improve provision of Medicare telehealth services and provide grants for development of telehealth networks (see H.R. 2068), H2696 [20AP]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H1323 [10MR]
High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1407), H4022 (see H. Res. 1407), H4084 [27MY]
House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 4825), H1596 [17MR]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H601 [4FE]
Iran: impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4647), H1519 [16MR]
———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]
Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H8089 [7DE]
———deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H2319 [24MR]
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), H7644 [29NO]
Israel: commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
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]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]
Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see H. Res. 997), H141 [13JA]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]
LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), H470 [2FE]
Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 231), H387 [26JA]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H4780 [23JN]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H2579 [14AP]
———provide funding to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 868), H3079 [29AP]
Medicare: amend the application of secondary payer rules to workers' compensation settlement agreements and set-asides under such agreements (see H.R. 2641), H6683 [14SE]
———clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 4796), H6804 [16SE]
———permit coverage of certain covered part D drugs for uses that are determined to be for medically accepted indications based upon clinical evidence in peer reviewed medical literature (see H.R. 5732), H6043 [26JY]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H472 [2FE]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H2504 [13AP]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a data-mining system and biometric technology program, and support GAO study on Medicare administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), H6881 [22SE]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), H3014 [28AP]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H3079 [29AP]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H473 [2FE]
Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth materials program and amend the National Materials Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see H.R. 6160), H6878 [22SE]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H556 [3FE]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H933 [25FE]
NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. 1231), H3080 [29AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), H423 [27JA]
National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H6882 [22SE]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (see H.R. 5481), H4636 [17JN]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1097), H755 [23FE]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
National security: require quadrennial national security reviews (see H.R. 4974), H2800 [21AP]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H1359 [11MR]
News media: promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, research impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish a National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see H.R. 4925), H2505 [13AP]
Nonprofit organizations: strengthen partnership with Federal Government (see H.R. 5533), H6043 [26JY]
NSF: provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high schools and colleges to provide instruction in nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), H3124 [4MY]
Oil Pollution Act: repeal limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), H4387 [10JN]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1105 [3MR]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. 6090), H6626 [10AU]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: permit certain individuals losing their COBRA continuation coverage to have access to the high-risk health insurance pool program (see H.R. 5664), H5986 [22JY]
Peace Corps: issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 336), H5985 [22JY]
Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H266 [20JA]
Petroleum: recover damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels and pipelines, and require adequate response plans (see H.R. 5629), H6043 [26JY]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]
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), H3703 [20MY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H4023 (see H. Res. 173), H4085 [27MY]
Power resources: ensure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting standards facilitate use of property assessed clean energy programs to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements (see H.R. 5766), H5986 [22JY]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs and activities (see H.R. 5897), H6282 [28JY]
Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. 1366), H4216 [28MY]
SBA: establish and carry out a direct lending program for small business concerns (see H.R. 4295), H472 [2FE]
———expand export promotion activities relative to small- and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. 5797), H6574 [30JY]
———improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H648 [22FE]
———increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H2505 [13AP]
———make grants to small business concerns to assist the commercialization of research developed with funds received under the second phase of the Small Business Innovation Research Program (see H.R. 4549), H756 [23FE]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H648 [22FE]
———require educational agencies participating in certain school lunch and child nutrition programs to require students to receive a certain amount of nutrition education per year (see H.R. 4958), H2505 [13AP]
Small Business Act: amend relative to awarding contract opportunities to qualified HUBZone small business concerns (see H.R. 3729), H5819 [20JY]
Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum amount for loans to State and local development companies and provide temporary authority for debt refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. 5412), H5986 [22JY]
Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (see H.R. 886), H933 [25FE]
———provide for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as disability (see H.R. 4054), H2505 [13AP]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4507 [15JN]
Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1423), H4215 [28MY]
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), H6805 [16SE]
Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H931 [25FE]
Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]
Taxation: allow manufacturing businesses to establish tax-free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to assist them in providing for new equipment and facilities and workforce training (see H.R. 6025), H6569 [30JY]
———allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 953), H3658 [19MY]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7397 [29SE]
———impose an excise tax on certain proceeds received on sale-in, lease-out (SILO) and lease-in, lease-out (LILO) transactions (see H.R. 3439), H7396 [29SE]
———improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions (see H.R. 4226), H933 [25FE]
———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H472 [2FE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H2844 [22AP]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H833 [24FE]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H1221 [9MR]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———provide exception to arbitrage rules for prepayments for electricity generated from renewable resources (see H.R. 4967), H2457 [25MR]
———provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (see H.R. 1874), H3202 [5MY]
———provide for an investment credit for biofuel facilities (see H.R. 5142), H3703 [20MY]
———provide for depreciation of certain roof systems (see H.R. 5396), H4975 (see H.R. 5396), H5204 [29JN]
———provide incentives for improving small manufacturers' computer technology (see H.R. 2963), H423 [27JA]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H194 [19JA]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 5644), H5302 [30JN]
———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement arrangements as qualified transportation fringe benefits (see H.R. 5129), H2842 [22AP]
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), H4597 [16JN]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H4873 [24JN]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objectives and related Millennium Development Goals, and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradication, human rights, and global health initiatives (see H. Con. Res. 318), H6803 [16SE]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H6043 [26JY]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H6572 [30JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H1518 [16MR]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7757 [30NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1679), H7395 [29SE]
Dept. of Energy: create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. 5789), H5818 [20JY]
———establish Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. 4907), H2215 [22MR]
Drugs: provide grants for treatment of methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5678), H5501 [1JY]
GSA: provide for the training of Federal building personnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such buildings (see H.R. 5112), H2842 [22AP]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H2457 [25MR]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: allow non-debt financing for for-profit companies in business incubators (see H.R. 5871), H6162 [27JY]
Tariff: work boots for men (see H.R. 6479), H8030 [2DE]
———work boots for women (see H.R. 6480), H8030 [2DE]
———work footwear for men (see H.R. 6475), H8030 [2DE]
———work footwear for men covering the ankle (see H.R. 6478), H8030 [2DE]
———work footwear for women (see H.R. 6476), H8030 [2DE]
———work footwear for women covering the ankle (see H.R. 6477), H8030 [2DE]
Transportation: optimize transportation through efficient operations and maintenance programs (see H.R. 6247), H7389 [29SE]
U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and security (see H. Res. 1676), H7395 [29SE]
Letters
Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition, H7827 [1DE], E2091
Remarks
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (H. Res. 1075), H1770 [20MR]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), Senate amendments, E1318
Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica, E1316
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), H1877 [21MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4012 [27MY]
———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program, H4012 [27MY]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3237 [6MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), H4600 [17JN]
Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H5308 [1JY]
———importance of job creation, H3753 [25MY]
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3753 [25MY]
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration (H. Res. 1344), H3349 [12MY]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H3548 [19MY]
Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, H6169 [28JY]
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy, H7552 [18NO]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4915), H2272 [24MR]
Fronick, Abigail: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1174
GSA: provide for the training of Federal building personnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such buildings (S. 3250), H7826 [1DE], E2091
Haiti: condemn rise of sexual violence against women and girls in the aftermath of earthquake, E1298
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), E81
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1599 [18MR], H1877 [21MR]
High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1407), H4647 [22JN]
Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 335), E2234
Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, E518
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (H.R. 4594), E629
International Women's Day: support goals, E302
Kalishman family: American Jewish Committee St. Louis, MO, chapter Netzach Award recipients, E1780
Kyrgyzstan: resolve political unrest between ethnic groups and support democracy efforts, E1164
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1116), H2739 [21AP]
National Air Transportation Association: anniversary (H. Res. 1669), H7829, H7830 [1DE]
National Epilepsy Awareness Month: observance, E2035
National Historic Preservation Act: condemn exemptions from requirements for flood control and transportation projects in Dallas, TX, E1318
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1388), H4649 [22JN]
NTSB: authorize appropriations (H.R. 4714), H7100
Sanford, Natasha: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1174
Social Security: privatization proposals, H5308 [1JY]
St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Marian Middle School, E1109
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4915), H2272 [24MR]
———rates, H2509 [14AP]
U.N.: anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, E302
United Kingdom: release of Saville Inquiry report on ``Bloody Sunday'' incident resulting in deaths of civil rights protesters and bystanders in Northern Ireland, E1303
Votes: position on missed, E792
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H7852 [1DE], H8782 [17DE]
Tributes
Barbaglia, Joseph, E1800
Buchheit, Beverly, H8770 [17DE]
Flynn, John J., E837
Jakovljevic, Sandra, E1155
Oberstar, Representative, H8344 [14DE]
Purdy, Allan W., E2090
Rynearson, Ann Manry, E1785
Schiller, Mary Ann, E1845
Shouse, Melanie, E215
Skelton, Representative, H7836 [1DE]
Theerman, Jeff, E1230