COHEN, STEVE (a Representative from Tennessee)
Amendments
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3391 [12MY]
Appointments
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
Articles and editorials
Staying Hooked on a Dirty Fuel—Why Canadian Tar Sands Pipelines Are a Bad Bet for the United States, National Wildlife Federation Report (publication), H4400-H4402 [14JN]
Victory for Writing, New York (NY) Times, H6128 [27JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H6043 [26JY]
Africa: acknowledge significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance (see H. Con. Res. 128), H2319 [24MR]
———commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]
African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. 1085), H647 [22FE]
———recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), H834 [24FE]
———recognize individuals who have overcome obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science (see H. Res. 1133), H1027 [2MR]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), H6405 (see H. Res. 1582), H6457 [29JY]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5712 [19JY]
———provide certified trainers of service animals access to the same public transportation and public accommodations afforded disabled persons with service animals (see H.R. 4378), H648 [22FE]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4247 [8JN]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H648 [22FE]
———require Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 4733), H1441 [15MR]
Appalachian Regional Commission: amend laws relative to county additions to the Appalachian region (see H.R. 4927), H2844 [22AP]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), H8031 [2DE]
Armed Forces: eliminate required reduction in the amount of combat-related special compensation for certain individuals whose disability is attributable to an injury for which the members were awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 4912), H4780 [23JN]
———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]
———extend time period for submission of retroactive stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), H4780 [23JN]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H3484 [13MY]
———grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 3257), H4872 [24JN]
———honor service and achievements of female members and veterans, commend those currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ensure receipt of adequate combat training (see H. Res. 904), H5921 [21JY]
———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H555 [3FE]
———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Senate) hearing and testimony on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy as an important step in permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), H1170 [4MR]
———require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat and chemical and biological injuries (see H.R. 4269), H472 [2FE]
Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H6764 [15SE]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H4331 [9JN]
Aviation: 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), H4873 [24JN]
———require air carriers to refund baggage fees if such baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, and require air carriers and ticket agents to include the cost of checked baggage when quoting an airfare (see H.R. 5384), H3822 [25MY]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H832 [24FE]
———make technical corrections to U.S. Code provisions (see H.R. 6198), H7156 (see H.R. 6198), H7213 [28SE]
Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), H4872 [24JN]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H423 [27JA]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6407 (see H. Res. 1433), H6458 [29JY]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3658 [19MY]
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. 1428), H4330 [9JN]
Budget: require that Federal children's programs be separately displayed and analyzed (see H.R. 3772), H2642 [15AP]
Business and industry: require express authorization of a majority of shareholders of a public company for certain political expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), H756 [23FE]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see H. Res. 1314), H6684 [14SE]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3825 [25MY]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H139 [13JA]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4507 [15JN]
Children and youth: create and encourage the creation of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), H2877 [26AP]
———establish and implement concussion management guidelines for school-aged children (see H.R. 1347), H4872 [24JN]
———protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (see H.R. 4247), H648 [22FE]
———provide grants to nonprofit organizations that carry out child-parent visitation programs for children with incarcerated parents (see H.R. 5747), H5712 [19JY]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H6628 [10AU]
———require Depts. of State and Justice to take certain actions against specified foreign nationals in international child abductions (see H.R. 3487), H4905 [28JN]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H3657 [19MY]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 5561), H8990 [22DE]
———establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 5309), H5819 [20JY]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H5304 [30JN]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), H3484 [13MY]
———tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), H3312 [11MY]
Courts: provide for deferred sentencing and the possibility of dismissal for drug offenders (see H.R. 6059), H6570 [30JY]
———provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see H.R. 3054), H194 [19JA]
———provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 984), H648 [22FE]
———revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H4386 [10JN]
Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking of minors (see H. Res. 1379), H4024 (see H. Res. 1379), H4085 [27MY]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide accountability for criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4567), H1657 [18MR]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5197), H4023 (see H.R. 5197), H4085 [27MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H6573 [30JY]
———establish a weekend and holiday feeding program to provide nutritious food to at-risk school children on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 5012), H4387 [10JN]
———make grants to establish community gardens (see H.R. 3225), H4247 [8JN]
———provide additional funding for successful claimants in racial discrimination settlement and establish criminal penalties for fraud relative to such claims (see H.R. 3623), H1397 [12MR]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Minority Business Development Program (see H.R. 4343), H388 [26JA]
———establish regulatory system and research program for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (see H.R. 4363), H6683 [14SE]
Dept. of Defense: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 5829), H6628 [10AU]
———establish medical surveillance system identifying Armed Forces members exposed to chemical hazards from waste disposal in Iraq and Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic levels (see H.R. 4477), H1028 [2MR]
———require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H472 [2FE]
Dept. of Education: award grants to State educational agencies for activities designed to integrate engineering education into K-12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of engineering education (see H.R. 4709), H4387 [10JN]
———establish a comprehensive literacy program (see H.R. 4037), H4506 [15JN]
———establish expanded learning time initiatives (see H.R. 3130), H7396 [29SE]
———provide assistance to local educational agencies for the prevention and reduction of conflict and violence in schools (see H.R. 4000), H2937 [27AP]
Dept. of Energy: implement Clean Cities Program (see H.R. 3488), H2642 [15AP]
Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the information and skills needed to reduce teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), H6043 [26JY]
———conduct programs to screen adolescents, and educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding disorders (see H.R. 4846), H3441 [12MY]
———improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3212), H2937 [27AP]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H5919 [21JY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1518 [16MR]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H4872 [24JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for ceremonies on or near Independence Day to administer oaths of allegiance to legal immigrants whose applications for citizenship have been approved (see H.R. 2363), H2696 [20AP]
Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 476), H2642 [15AP]
———incorporate transportation costs associated with the location of housing into affordability measures and standards and develop a transportation affordability index (see H.R. 5824), H5983 [22JY]
———set-aside Community Development Block Grant Program funds for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for rehabilitation of their facilities (see H.R. 4632), H4872 [24JN]
Dept. of Justice: authorize a national program to reduce drug use, crime, and the costs of incarceration (see H.R. 4055), H834 [24FE]
———establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H4778 [23JN]
———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), H6626 [10AU]
———provide incentive grants to promote alternatives to incarcerating delinquent juveniles (see H.R. 3838), H1221 [9MR]
Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women's Bureau (see H. Res. 1589), H6572 [30JY]
———establish wage theft prevention and community partnership grant program (see H.R. 6268), H8030 [2DE]
———suspend the statute of limitations for certain rights of action under the Fair Labor Standards Act during investigations (see H.R. 3303), H7855 [1DE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see H.R. 4491), H326 [21JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]
———require all unobligated Troubled Asset Relief Program funds be used to create jobs for U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 950), H1170 [4MR]
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]
———expand the Safe Routes to School Program to high schools (see H.R. 4021), H756 [23FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H556 [3FE]
———deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see H.R. 3787), H648 [22FE]
———establish a presumption of service connection for veterans with certain cancers who served in Vietnam and were exposed to certain herbicide agents (see H.R. 3491), H4872 [24JN]
———exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541), H1518 [16MR]
———expand types of approved education programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4320), H1104 [3MR]
———increase educational assistance for certain veterans pursuing a program of education offered through distance learning (see H.R. 950), H2319 [24MR]
———provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system (see H.R. 3441), H4975 (see H.R. 3441), H5203 [29JN]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H2842 [22AP]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H6628 [10AU]
Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 3377), H5985 [22JY]
Diseases: coordinate Federal research efforts on, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see H.R. 1570), H2696 [20AP]
———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 1230), H4425 [14JN]
———establish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national screening program and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or polyps (see H.R. 1189), H5819 [20JY]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H266 [20JA]
———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H2877 [26AP]
———provide for an evidence-based strategy for voluntary screening for HIV/AIDS and other common sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 4140), H266 [20JA]
———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 2413), H3014 [28AP]
———provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see H.R. 4836), H3745 [24MY]
———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H6627 [10AU]
Drugs: provide grants for treatment of methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5678), H6628 [10AU]
———reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 2855), H2696 [20AP]
Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), H7499 [16NO]
———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1240), H4247 [8JN]
———improve foreign language instruction (see H.R. 6036), H7644 [29NO]
———recognize achievements of high school graduating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies in post-secondary institutions, and support community engagement (see H. Res. 1443), H4506 [15JN]
Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), H6684 [14SE]
Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), H1358 [11MR]
———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), H1441 [15MR]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (see H.R. 1910), H4872 [24JN]
———establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H2505 [13AP]
Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H266 [20JA]
Families and domestic relations: improve the lives of working families by providing medical, child care, and educational assistance and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces (see H.R. 3047), H2261 [23MR]
———require restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), H3311 [11MY]
———strengthen families' engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 5211), H4873 [24JN]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H327 [21JA]
FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H3274 [6MY]
———provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 5300), H5617 [14JY]
FCC: authorize access by owners and operators of certain wireless microphones to a geolocation database maintained to prohibit operation of unlicensed television band devices on protected frequencies (see H.R. 4353), H1221 [9MR]
———study uses of amateur radio for emergency and disaster relief communications, identify impediments to deployment of such communications, and make recommendations for relief of such impediments (see H.R. 2160), H6990 [23SE]
Federal aid programs: define terms and services for community-based gang intervention to utilize funding in a cost-effective manner and hold community-based agencies accountable for holistic and integrated services (see H.R. 3526), H1169 [4MR]
———increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 5987), H7499 [16NO]
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]
———deny Federal retirement benefits to an individual convicted of a felony which occurred in connection with Government employment or service (see H.R. 4531), H1518 [16MR]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2506 [13AP]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H1028 [2MR]
———provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see H.R. 5159), H3013 [28AP]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H3274 [6MY]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H2937 [27AP]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 5577), H7397 [29SE]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H4387 [10JN]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H6628 [10AU]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H5547 [13JY]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6881 [22SE]
FTC: establish rules to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices relative to the provision of funeral services (see H.R. 3655), H327 [21JA]
———prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H5819 [20JY]
———prescribe rules to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with primary and secondary ticket sales (see H.R. 2669), H648 [22FE]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7500 [16NO]
Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), H4424 [14JN]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 3240), H7454 [15NO]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H556 [3FE]
Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure (see H.R. 5820), H7397 [29SE]
———prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 5643), H6164 [27JY]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H4425 [14JN]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H3274 [6MY]
———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), H932 [25FE]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Higher Education Act: expand teacher loan forgiveness (see H.R. 13), H194 [19JA]
Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), H2695 [20AP]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: tribute (see H. Res. 1362), H3541 [18MY]
Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 5028), H4023 (see H.R. 5028), H4085 [27MY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H834 [24FE]
———recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3710), H41 [12JA]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3578), H2319 [24MR]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H1397 [12MR]
———provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 2575), H4387 [10JN]
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]
Iraq: 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), H1221 [9MR]
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), H7855 [1DE]
Israel: commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H3080 [29AP]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]
Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (see H. Res. 1567), H6283 [28JY]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7454 [15NO]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, ``Happy Birthday'' (see H. Res. 1010), H139 [13JA]
———honor life and work and encourage continued commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a national day of service (see H. Res. 1002), H141 [13JA]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]
Ledbetter, Lilly M.: relief (see H.R. 2764), H648 [22FE]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H1657 [18MR]
Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (see H. Res. 1102), H755 [23FE]
Medicaid: require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H5712 [19JY]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H6627 [10AU]
———clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 4796), H4387 [10JN]
———continue ability of hospitals to supply a needed workforce of nurses and allied health professionals by preserving funding for hospital operated nursing and allied health education programs (see H.R. 2176), H4387 [10JN]
———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H6881 [22SE]
———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), H6573 [30JY]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H3441 [12MY]
———increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 2578), H3542 [18MY]
———permit pass-through payment of costs for nurse anesthetist services in critical access hospitals notwithstanding the reclassification of such hospitals (see H.R. 3151), H3441 [12MY]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1519 [16MR]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H2696 [20AP]
———provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 5527), H7454 [15NO]
———provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 2204), H4636 [17JN]
———provide payments to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facilities for items and services provided to eligible veterans for non-service-connected conditions (see H.R. 3365), H610 [9FE]
———recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2425), H4872 [24JN]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H1518 [16MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), H6804 [16SE]
———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), H3311 [11MY]
Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), H6809 [20SE]
Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (see H.R. 4036), H1169 [4MR]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
Motor vehicles: protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals (see H.R. 4175), H4506 [15JN]
Motown Records (business): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 50), H6628 [10AU]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1657 [18MR]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H932 [25FE]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 767), H7156 (see H. Res. 767), H7213 [28SE]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H649 [22FE]
National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), H5920 [21JY]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1104), H1519 [16MR]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see H.R. 5143), H3274 [6MY]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H649 [22FE]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), H3014 [28AP]
National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), H7394 [29SE]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute (see H. Res. 1381), H3702 [20MY]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6882 [22SE]
National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1125), H1027 [2MR]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H2505 [13AP]
———promote health and wellbeing of schoolchildren in the U.S. through effective local wellness policies (see H.R. 5090), H4215 [28MY]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (see H. Res. 363), H7500 [16NO]
National STD Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1250), H3442 [12MY]
National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1323 [10MR]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H3080 [29AP]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H3079 [29AP]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5820 [20JY]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE]
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), H3274 [6MY]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H424 [27JA]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3703 [20MY]
Patents: provide recourse under patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings (see H.R. 4954), H2457 [25MR]
Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), H7453 [15NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Peace Corps: issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 336), H5617 [14JY]
Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H6406 (see H.R. 3936), H6458 [29JY]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H7454 [15NO]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7454 [15NO]
Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest (see H.R. 4522), H386 [26JA]
———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest and increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. 4517), H386 [26JA]
———apply ban on election activity by foreign nationals to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), H422 [27JA]
———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3312 [11MY]
Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: impeach (see H. Res. 1031), H327 [21JA]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2505 [13AP]
Public buildings: provide for restroom gender parity in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), H2460 [25MR]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H1169 [4MR]
Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 311), H1170 [4MR]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
SBA: improve business development program (see H.R. 4818), H4023 (see H.R. 4818), H4085 [27MY]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H2696 [20AP]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H1441 [15MR]
———raise awareness of school pushout, reform disciplinary practices, encourage teaching of proper behavior, and facilitate effective teaching and learning environments (see H. Res. 1777), H8785 [17DE]
Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance coverage for certain indirect investors caught in Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), H6628 [10AU]
Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1018), H193 [19JA]
Senior citizens: improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 1021), H3483 [13MY]
Social Security: provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 772), H266 [20JA]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 795), H6627 [10AU]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4331 [9JN]
Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (see H. Res. 1337), H3273 [6MY]
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see H.R. 6081), H6804 [16SE]
Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 4861), H2877 [26AP]
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), H6283 [28JY]
Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), H2695 [20AP]
———urge the upholding of laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), H5618 [14JY]
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]
Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H5618 [14JY]
Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———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), H2697 [20AP]
———deny a deduction for removal costs and damages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), H6406 (see H.R. 5905), H6458 [29JY]
———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see H.R. 832), H3311 [11MY]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H4023 (see H.R. 5041), H4085 [27MY]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7454 [15NO]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H146 [15JA]
———increase work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans (see H.R. 4443), H4872 [24JN]
———provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power (see H.R. 4149), H6881 [22SE]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H755 [23FE]
———provide incentives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the domestic energy supply (see H.R. 1337), H4023 (see H.R. 1337), H4084 [27MY]
———provide relief for children of members of the Armed Forces who die as a result of service in a combat zone (see H.R. 3267), H3311 [11MY]
———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), H6406 (see H.R. 5058), H6458 [29JY]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H4023 (see H.R. 4278), H4085 [27MY]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 5644), H5302 [30JN]
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), H2642 [15AP]
Transportation: improve national freight transportation system by leveraging investments and promoting partnerships that advance interstate and foreign commerce (see H.R. 5976), H6405 (see H.R. 5976), H6456 [29JY]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and security (see H. Res. 1676), H7454 [15NO]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H556 [3FE] (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6882 [22SE]
Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6091), H6809 [20SE]
Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 4045), H4872 [24JN]
———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H5617 [14JY]
———improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H4873 [24JN]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]
Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund: establish (see H.R. 3202), H2642 [15AP]
Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1032), H4872 [24JN]
———issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 1124), H6164 [27JY]
———require that every mammography report contain a summary of the patient's breast density and a statement concerning the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 6404), H7500 [16NO]
World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 333), H7855 [1DE]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3484 [13MY]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1519 [16MR]
———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]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 3927), H4872 [24JN]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H7548 [17NO]
———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7644 [29NO]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5503 [1JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bankruptcy: improve administration of certain cases (see H.R. 4950), H2457 [25MR]
———make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 5043), H2640 [15AP]
Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and health care providers to donate prescription medications to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), H3078 [29AP]
Courts: appoint additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 4506), H386 [26JA]
———permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), H4330 [9JN]
Credit: require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. 4538), H422 [27JA]
Dept. of Energy: provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and other incentives to eligible individuals or entities for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems (see H.R. 5821), H5983 [22JY]
Dept. of HUD: provide grants to State and local governments to carry out programs to provide mediation between mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see H.R. 5754), H5675 [15JY]
Dept. of Justice: authorize Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a public awareness campaign noting the link between dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. 5091), H2798 [21AP]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 5304), H3482 [13MY]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
Memphis, TN: designate FAA Air Control Tower at Memphis International Airport as the Freedom Tower (see H.R. 5646), H5302 [30JN]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1138), H1169 [4MR]
National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1452), H4636 [17JN]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H932 [25FE]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: ensure that projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis transportation systems are eligible for certain grants (see H.R. 5236), H3272 [6MY]
Ships and vessels: require vessels used in drilling for oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction to be properly documented (see H.R. 5613), H4905 [28JN]
Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see H.R. 4597), H601 [4FE]
Taxation: impose the same rate on pipe tobacco as is imposed on roll-your-own tobacco (see H.R. 4439), H138 [13JA]
———provide incentives for the establishment of supermarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. 5685), H5501 [1JY]
Unemployment: provide grants to cities with high unemployment rates to provide job training, public works, and economic development programs (see H.R. 4740), H1103 [3MR]
Remarks
Afghanistan: funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5400 [1JY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding, H657 [23FE]
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, H5400 [1JY]
Armed Forces: making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5400 [1JY]
Ballet Memphis (ballet company): tribute to participation in Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ``Ballet Across America II'' performances, E1148
Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (H.R. 5043), E570
Budget: deficit, H6049 [27JY], H7553, H7593 [18NO]
Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (H. Res. 1115), H1238 [10MR]
Congress: accomplishments of the 111th Congress, H8945 [22DE], E631
———provide transparency and integrity in the earmark process, H7593 [18NO]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (H. Res. 1375), H6726, H6727, H6728 [15SE]
Courts: appoint additional bankruptcy judges (H.R. 4506), H1235, H1236 [10MR]
———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against providers of interactive computer services (H.R. 2765), Senate amendment, H6126, H6127, H6129 [27JY]
———strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (H.R. 610), H2555 [14AP]
Credit: suspend credit card fees, except those for processing, on contributions to certain charities, H169 [19JA]
Cyprus: support reunification agreement, E1417
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4028 [27MY]
Dept. of Justice: anniversary (H. Res. 1422), H4546, H4548 [16JN]
Diamond Cos.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E379
Diamond Standard, Inc.: tribute, E2015
Earth Day: observance, E631
Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H5888 [21JY]
———impact of failure to extend Bush administration tax cuts, H7593 [18NO]
———national objectives priority assignments, H480 [3FE]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8548 [16DE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8357 [15DE], H8571 [16DE]
Federal agencies and departments: clarify requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels and non-conventional petroleum sources, including tar sands, H4028 [27MY]
Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H3488 [18MY], E870
Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (S. Con. Res. 61), H3338, H3339 [12MY]
Health: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 3470), H6842 [22SE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1225 [10MR], H1453 [16MR], H1523 [17MR], H2242 [23MR], H2266 [24MR]
Heath, Julia A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Tennessee Professor of the Year Award recipient, E1955
Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (H. Res. 1271), H2659, H2660, H2661, H2662, H2663
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1537), H5888 [21JY]
International Paper Co.: Corporate Responsibility Officer Association Top 100 Corporate Citizen honoree, E1887
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), E640
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (H. Res. 546), E1164
Law enforcement: tribute to law enforcement service dogs and their handlers (H. Res. 1614), H6731, H6732 [15SE]
Medicare: eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, H4250 [9JN]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (H.R. 4862), H6729, H6730 [15SE]
Memphis, TN: tribute, H759 [24FE]
———tribute to opening of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, E1110
``Memphis'' (musical): American Theatre Wing (organization) Tony Award recipient, H4398 [14JN]
NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 242), H4543, H4545 [16JN]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (H. Res. 1104), H2664, H2665, H2666, H2667 [20AP]
National Learn To Fly Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1284), H3336, H3338 [12MY]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1081), H1232, H1233, H1234 [10MR]
Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (H. Res. 989), H4254 [9JN]
O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (H. Res. 1141), H1524, H1525 [17MR]
Power resources: national energy policy, H4509 [16JN], E1128
Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1087), H1234, H1235 [10MR]
Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 249), H1228, H1231 [10MR]
Social Security: anniversary, H5740 [20JY]
———privatization proposals, H5740 [20JY]
Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of additional photovoltaic systems (H.R. 4597), H1151 [4MR], E631
Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (H. Res. 1337), H3333, H3335 [12MY]
Space policy: complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to National and Commercial Space Programs (H.R. 3237), H67, H104 [13JA]
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1566), H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444 [29JY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment—same-day consideration (H. Res. 1537), H5888 [21JY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8357 [15DE], H8571 [16DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8548 [16DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8357 [15DE], H8548, H8571 [16DE]
———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts, H7219 [29SE]
———rates, H2508 [14AP], H6049 [27JY]
Tennessee: impact of HOPE scholarship program, H7649 [30NO]
Tobacco products: deter smuggling and ensure collection of all tobacco taxes (S. 1147), H1526, H1533, H1534 [17MR]
Turkey: observance of Republic Day, E1940
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5888 [21JY], H8357 [15DE]
———provide grants to cities with high unemployment rates to provide job training, public works, and economic development programs (H.R. 4740), H1151 [4MR]
Votes: position on missed, H4195
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H831 [24FE], H2171 [21MR]
Tributes
Adler, Herta, E330
Burson, Clare, E1743
Chilton, Alex, H1600 [18MR]
Delahunt, Representative, H6129 [27JY]
Gettelfinger, Ronald A., H4743
Gies, Miep, H46 [13JA]
Hayes, Francis L. Laster, E2058
Height, Dorothy I., H2650 [20AP]
Herz, Bertel Wachter, E596
Hooks, Benjamin L., H2582 [15AP]
Jones, Ulysses, Jr., E1988
Lewis, Representative John, H1228 [10MR]
Loos, Dave, H356 [26JA]
McElroy, William F., Jr., E909
Merriweather, Daniel, H196 [20JA]
Mitchell, Willie, H12 [12JA], E30
Murtha, John P., H816 [24FE]
Qi, Xin, H451 [2FE]
Rogers, Nettie Brown, E1281
Sanders, Wilroy, E490
Seymour, Lawrence, E556
Terrell, Mary Church, E1853
Turner, Tom, E540
Vergos, Charlie, E598
Wallace, Jack, E1124
Warren, Earl, H3829 [26MY]
Williams, Linkwood, E297