CARTER, JOHN R. (a Representative from Texas)
Appointments
Committee To Escort the President, H414 [27JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. Res. 1693), H7395 [29SE]
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]
———ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 649), H755 [23FE]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using those funds (see H.R. 5679), H5677 [15JY]
———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 6403), H7615 [18NO]
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), H7398 [29SE]
———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), H6991 [23SE]
———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H2844 [22AP]
———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), H2642 [15AP]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), H7548 [17NO]
———recognize dependent children of members serving on active duty or who have served on active duty through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5333), H3540 [18MY]
———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6572 [30JY]
———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), H3822 [25MY]
———support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (see H. Res. 1025), H326 [21JA]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H7500 [16NO]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2505 [13AP]
Budget: limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H3540 [18MY]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H1324 [10MR]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Civil Service Reform and Government Reorganization Commission: establish (see H.R. 4625, 4625), H972 [26FE]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H6881 [22SE]
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), H6881 [22SE]
Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), H2458 [25MR]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H4023 (see H.R. 5092), H4085 [27MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H5985 [22JY]
Dept. of Defense: require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
———award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 1526), H327 [21JA]
———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 5843), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), H5986 [22JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian parole policy to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), H2697 [20AP]
Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within other relevant Government agencies prior to making the decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), H386 [26JA]
———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve laws relative to small business concerns and employment assistance (see H.R. 4220), H388 [26JA]
Disabled: protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 1255), H4677 [22JN]
District of Columbia: clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 2608), H755 [23FE]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H5921 [21JY]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H755 [23FE]
Education: repeal certain conditions for receipt of funding from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas (see H.R. 6108), H6681 [14SE]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 6284), H7390 [29SE]
FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H7398 [29SE]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H7644 [29NO]
Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), H4636 [17JN]
Foreign aid: temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state of the European Union (see H.R. 5299), H3542 [18MY]
Foreign trade: prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (see H.R. 6252), H7389 [29SE]
George H. O'Brien, Jr., Dept. of Veterans Medical Center, Big Spring, TX: designate (see H.R. 4150), H1397 [12MR]
George Thomas `Mickey' Leland Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 4266), H6164 [27JY]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6805 [16SE]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H934 [25FE]
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), H6406 (see H.R. 4952), H6458 [29JY]
———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: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4995), H3274 [6MY]
———require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), H2457 [25MR]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H7454 [15NO]
Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), H833 [24FE]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H555 [3FE]
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), H5712 [19JY]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2937 [27AP]
———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H3745 [24MY]
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]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7615 [18NO]
Klein, Herbert: tribute (see H. Res. 637), H4247 [8JN]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H603 [4FE]
Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), H424 [27JA]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicare: 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]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Middle East: support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
NASA: designate as a National Security Interest and Asset (see H. Res. 1150), H1220 [9MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. 1057), H471 [2FE]
National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1507), H5986 [22JY]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H4247 [8JN]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]
National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), H7398 [29SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H5819 [20JY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 6253), H7389 [29SE]
———require quadrennial national security reviews (see H.R. 4974), H2458 [25MR]
NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), H8089 [7DE]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3442 [12MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), H2506 [13AP]
———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H7454 [15NO]
———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), H2457 [25MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3703 [20MY]
———repeal (see H.R. 4903), H2261 [23MR] (see H.R. 4972), H2458 [25MR]
Public lands: permit Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture to require annual permits and assess annual fees for commercial filming activities on Federal lands (see H.R. 2031), H4677 [22JN]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3824 [25MY]
Schertz Veterans Post Office, Schertz, TX: designate (see H.R. 5831), H6164 [27JY]
Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office, Lubbock, TX: designate (see H.R. 5565), H4873 [24JN]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3080 [29AP]
Social Security: establish a Social Security Surplus Protection Account in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and suspend investment of such funds until certain legislation is enacted (see H.R. 1712), H6283 [28JY]
Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1712), H6283 [28JY]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4636 [17JN]
Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H7398 [29SE]
Taxation: allow companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H2800 [21AP]
———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H1221 [9MR]
———allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3703 [20MY]
———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), H194 [19JA]
———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 3724), H4387 [10JN]
———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), H3310 [11MY]
———make permanent the reduced individual income tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), H7392 [29SE]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H6804 [16SE]
———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 collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H1221 [9MR]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H140 [13JA]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 3595), H3658 [19MY]
———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see H.R. 2542), H140 [13JA]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H2696 [20AP]
———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H3079 [29AP]
———treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1718), H2696 [20AP]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 5081), H3703 [20MY]
———make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 5081), H6574 [30JY]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H2319 [24MR]
Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H1596 [17MR]
Texas: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1120), H1029 [2MR]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5712 [19JY]
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]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4386 [10JN]
U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5712 [19JY]
University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men's swimming and diving team (see H. Res. 1336), H3273 [6MY]
World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H2800 [21AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), H1220 [9MR]
Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building, Cedar Park, TX: designate (see H.R. 5584), H4779 [23JN]
Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule relating to ``Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act'' (see H.J. Res. 103), H8286 [9DE]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Portland cement manufacturing industry and standards of performance for Portland cement plants (see H.J. Res. 100), H7644 [29NO]
Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), H4779 [23JN]
Taxation: exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from the individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5529), H4505 [15JN]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H1168 [4MR]
Remarks
Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H4591 [16JN]
Arizona: passage of State immigration enforcement legislation, H3530 [18MY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (H. Con. Res. 319), H7004 [28SE]
———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (H.R. 4088), H1416, H1419 [15MR]
———extend whistleblower protections to members that report potentially dangerous ideologically based threats or actions of another member against U.S. interests or security (H.R. 4267), H1418 [15MR]
———report on Fort Hood, TX, shootings, H455, H458, H459, H460 [2FE]
———report on gunman in Fort Hood, TX, shootings, H1416, H1418, H1419, H1420, H1421, H1422 [15MR]
Army: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 286), H4566 [16JN]
Berwick, Donald M.: appointment as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator, H5524, H5525 [13JY]
BP P.L.C.: support for the American Power Act and certain Federal energy policies, H4591, H4592 [16JN]
Budget: allocation of funds, H3630, H3631, H3632, H3633 [19MY]
———comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H3630 [19MY]
———deficit, H3630, H3631, H3632, H3633 [19MY], H3754 [25MY]
———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), H1846 [21MR]
———reduce the deficit and regain control of the Federal budget process, H3754 [25MY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3754 [25MY], H4441 [15JN]
Climate: global warming, H4591 [16JN]
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1164), H6036 [26JY]
———investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), H3305 [11MY]
Congress: legislative process, H1215 [9MR]
Congressional Review Act: implementation of congressional regulatory authority, H7628 [29NO]
Constitution—U.S.: importance of checks and balances between different branches of Government, H6653, H6655 [14SE]
Courts: ruling on Obama administration moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, H6655 [14SE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H657 [23FE]
Dept. of Justice: investigation into constitutionality of passage of Arizona immigration enforcement legislation, H5524, H5527 [13JY], H6656 [14SE]
Dept. of the Interior: improve administration of the Minerals Management Service, H4592 [16JN]
———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, H5524, H5526 [13JY]
———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations (H.R. 5525), H4589 [16JN]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 3765), H7628, H7631, H7632, H7633, H7634 [29NO]
Geithner, Sec. of the Treasury: impact of previous self-employment tax errors on suitability to be Sec. of the Treasury, H3305 [11MY], H6037 [26JY]
Gulf of Mexico: Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion, H4584, H4588, H4589, H4591 [16JN]
———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4584-H4586 [16JN]
———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H4586, H4588, H4591, H4593 [16JN]
Health: constitutionality of mandate requiring U.S. citizens to have health insurance, H5528 [13JY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H630, H632, H634, H635, H636 [22FE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1214 [9MR], H1448 [16MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1846 [21MR]
———use of budget reconciliation process to revise health care reform legislation, H1215-H1217 [9MR]
House Rules: require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (H. Res. 554), H3307 [11MY]
Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4594 [16JN]
Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities and communities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across the border with Mexico, H3525, H3527, H3529, H3530 [18MY]
Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, H2864, H2865 [26AP]
Morality and ethics: importance of accountability in government and society, H3304-H3308 [11MY], H6035-H6038 [26JY]
NASA: manned space flight funding, H4657, H4658, H4659, H4660, H4661, H4662 [22JN]
National security: improve border security, H4592 [16JN]
———improve border security (H.R. 5173), H3525, H3528, H3529, H3530 [18MY]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H5524-H5528 [13JY]
———evaluation of immigration policies, H6654, H6655 [14SE]
———proposal to host televised bipartisan health care summit, H631, H632, H634, H635, H636 [22FE]
Oil Pollution Act: increase limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (H.R. 5356), H4590 [16JN]
Parliamentary inquiry, H1047, H1048 [3MR], H1124 [4MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: filing of lawsuits by States relative to constitutionality of mandate requiring U.S. citizens to have health insurance, H2684, H2687 [20AP], H2859, H2861, H2862, H2863, H2864, H2865 [26AP]
———impact on Medicare funding, H2884 [27AP]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), H5524 [13JY]
Rangel, Representative: investigate alleged House Rules and tax law violations relative to gift acceptance and financial disclosure, H3304 [11MY]
———possible reinstatement as Committee on Ways and Means (House) chairman, H1047 [3MR], H1124 [4MR]
———resignation as Committee on Ways and Means (House) chairman, H1047 [3MR], H1124 [4MR]
Stark, Representative: appointment as acting Committee on Ways and Means (House) chairman, H1047, H1048 [3MR]
———resignation as acting Committee on Ways and Means (House) chairman, H1124 [4MR]
Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H5524 [13JY]
Taxation: modify rate of tax for the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, H4587 [16JN]
Terrorism: attempted airline bombing on Christmas Day, H1421 [15MR]
Unemployment: rates, H5726 [20JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H4242 [8JN]
Special order: granted, H2316 [24MR]
Tributes
Hilsabeck, Marcia, E815
Munley, Kimberly D., E38
Pope, Gregory E., E816
Roche, Jose A., Jr. (Anthony), E1270
Schmidt, Edmund G., E1674
Skaggs, Charly, E818
Todd, Mark A., Sr., E37