CONNOLLY, GERALD E. (a Representative from Virginia)
Amendments
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H515 [3FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4051, H4065 [27MY]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2976 [28AP]
Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6547 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3542 [18MY]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H3080 [29AP]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), H2579 [14AP]
Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), H6764 [15SE]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H6043 [26JY]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
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), H4678 [22JN]
———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), H2579 [14AP]
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: eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), H4975 (see H.R. 4947), H5204 [29JN]
———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), H4023 (see H.R. 4525), H4085 [27MY]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2505 [13AP]
———lift restrictions on certain benefits for military technicians and repeal prohibition against overtime pay for National Guard technicians (see H.R. 3336), H4636 [17JN]
———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), H4597 [16JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Aung San Suu Kyi: call for release by Burmese Government, hold tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, restore democracy and freedoms, and recognize human rights for Burmese citizens (see H. Res. 898), H41 [12JA]
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), H4780 [23JN]
———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), H5504 [1JY]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H6764 [15SE]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6882 [22SE]
Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 294), H5303 [30JN]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
Budget: provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 5454), H4214 [28MY]
Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. Res. 1298), H2843 [22AP]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H6043 [26JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), H2799 [21AP]
———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 247), H1168 [4MR]
———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), H2799 [21AP]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H8031 [2DE]
Census: recognize importance and significance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native American community to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H. Res. 1086), H934 [25FE]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4507 [15JN]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6882 [22SE]
Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centreville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6392), H7394 [29SE]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H2461 [25MR]
Conservation of energy: establish incentives to increase the energy efficiency of federally assisted housing (see H.R. 4099), H140 [13JA]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 5309), H6684 [14SE]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4247 [8JN]
Courts: enhance retirement benefits of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2850), H2504 [13AP]
———revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H4678 [22JN]
Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H41 [12JA]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3079 [29AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: create a local food credit program to assist schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers (see H.R. 5806), H7156 (see H.R. 5806), H7213 [28SE]
———ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H6573 [30JY]
———provide commodity assistance to States participating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4638), H4975 (see H.R. 4638), H5204 [29JN]
Dept. of Commerce: 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), H4330 [9JN]
Dept. of Defense: amend Homeowners Assistance Program to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 4324), H5546 [13JY]
———assist local communities with closed and active military bases (see H.R. 2295), H41 [12JA]
Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 3943), H4506 [15JN]
———anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H7156 (see H. Res. 1641), H7214 [28SE]
———establish a comprehensive literacy program (see H.R. 4037), H4506 [15JN]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H3014 [28AP]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 4123), H6164 [27JY]
———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H3745 [24MY]
———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 2115), H6763 [15SE]
———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 4601), H2505 [13AP]
———establish the Office of Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention and Treatment within the Office of Public Health and Science (see H.R. 4053), H387 [26JA]
———improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3212), H4975 (see H.R. 3212), H5203 [29JN]
———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2906), H140 [13JA]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H3870 [26MY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards (see H.R. 1499), H140 [13JA]
Dept. of HUD: 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]
———promote and enhance local building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive matching grant program (see H.R. 2246), H3824 [25MY]
Dept. of Justice: promote crime awareness and cybercrime prevention (see H.R. 3630), H5303 [30JN]
———provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. 4614), H3542 [18MY]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the General of the Army George Catlett Marshall National Historic Site at Dodona Manor in Leesburg, VA (see H.R. 3757), H2504 [13AP]
———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 4514), H4597 [16JN]
———develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 1520), H2579 [14AP]
———enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 4867), H1595 [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), H5304 [30JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers to support research, development and planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective programs in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 3147), H41 [12JA]
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), H2579 [14AP]
———establish an Office of Livability (see H.R. 4287), H2877 [26AP]
———make grants for certain streetcar projects (see H.R. 2163), H3870 [26MY]
———modify authority to make grants for new fixed guideway capital projects (see H.R. 2164), H3870 [26MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain Armed Forces members who have served 20 years on active duty to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 3577), H140 [13JA]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3484 [13MY]
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 3101), H3824 [25MY]
Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7644 [29NO]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H5503 [1JY]
———improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 2109), H3124 [4MY]
———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), H7396 [29SE]
District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H2844 [22AP]
Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), H7156 (see H.R. 6118), H7213 [28SE]
Drugs: provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), H7454 [15NO]
Duke University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1242), H2504 [13AP]
Ecology and environment: expand science and stewardship of America's most important wildlife corridors (see H.R. 5101), H6164 [27JY]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H2844 [22AP]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1240), H4974 (see H.R. 1240), H5203 [29JN]
———require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners relative to student loans (see H.R. 5458), H5618 [14JY]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 5000), H3824 [25MY]
Families and domestic relations: strengthen families' engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 5211), H5304 [30JN]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H4975 (see H.R. 4116), H5204 [29JN]
FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), H6684 [14SE]
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), H5921 [21JY]
———ensure Federal Employees Health Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits (see H.R. 4489), H325 [21JA]
———establish and fund certain training programs for supervisors of Federal employees (see H.R. 5522), H4424 [14JN]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H1518 [16MR]
———extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants (see H.R. 5200), H3123 [4MY]
———index deferred annuities and provide survivor annuities to spouses of former employees entitled to a deferred annuity who died after leaving the Government before establishing a claim (see H.R. 4979), H2458 [25MR]
Federal firefighters: provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay (see H.R. 3243), H2579 [14AP]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H146 [15JA]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4425 [14JN]
Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see H.R. 2546), H194 [19JA]
Food industry: improve food safety by supporting efforts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry products to further examine the products and prohibit interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), H1103 [3MR]
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), H3658 [19MY]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H4023 (see H.R. 4879), H4085 [27MY]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H4023 (see H.R. 5117), H4085 [27MY]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H2460 [25MR]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H6684 [14SE]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings (see H.R. 4797), H2579 [14AP]
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]
Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H6804 [16SE]
Health: reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 1551), H2579 [14AP]
Housing: establish the Residential Construction Loan Guarantee Program to guarantee loans made to eligible home building companies for viable building projects (see H.R. 5409), H5504 [1JY]
Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (see H. Res. 762), H8941 [21DE]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2844 [22AP]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3710), H4872 [24JN]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1024), H6683 [14SE]
———provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real property used or intended to be used for alien smuggling (see H.R. 5769), H6684 [14SE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3578), H5617 [14JY]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see H.R. 5206), H3542 [18MY]
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), H2844 [22AP]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H1358 [11MR]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4388 [10JN]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7615 [18NO]
Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day: designate (see H. Res. 1541), H7398 [29SE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7644 [29NO]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H649 [22FE]
Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), H5303 [30JN]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H3824 [25MY]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H2697 [20AP]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H4975 (see H.R. 4662), H5204 [29JN]
———preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 2443), H3824 [25MY]
———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 3024), H2261 [23MR]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H1169 [4MR]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H1220 [9MR]
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), H6284 [28JY]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H2937 (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H4975 (see H.R. 4544), H5204 [29JN]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H4873 [24JN]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Monroe, James: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4329), H4387 [10JN]
Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2057), H6990 [23SE]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1221 [9MR]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1221 [9MR]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 767), H2506 [13AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), H2579 [14AP]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6882 [22SE]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H6684 [14SE]
National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H5503 [1JY]
National Guard: eliminate inequities in the treatment of National Guard technicians (see H.R. 3345), H4975 (see H.R. 3345), H5203 [29JN]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2801 [21AP]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H7855 [1DE]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: conduct research program on endocrine disruption and reduce exposure to chemicals that undermine development of children before they are born (see H.R. 4190), H5303 [30JN]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), H5921 [21JY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6684 [14SE]
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H3080 [29AP]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H2579 [14AP]
National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H7398 [29SE]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]
National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1323 [10MR]
New Hampshire: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 899), H1324 [10MR]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2319 [24MR]
North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1361), H3543 [18MY]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H5546 [13JY]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3312 [11MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: protect marine and coastal environments in making areas available for leasing, exploration, and development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas (see H.R. 5657), H5986 [22JY]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H6406 (see H. Con. Res. 259), H6458 [29JY]
Peace Corps: issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 336), H6683 [14SE]
Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): recognize as the leading cause of death and disability of children and young adults and endorse the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H. Con. Res. 198), H556 [3FE]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H5547 [13JY]
Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan any payment received for accumulated and accrued annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), H2216 [22MR]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H6764 [15SE]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (see H.R. 5809), H6043 [26JY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2643 [15AP]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H834 [24FE]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2578 [14AP]
Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H2580 [14AP]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H4975 (see H.R. 4886), H5204 [29JN]
Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 1111), H972 [26FE]
Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of establishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), H6685 [14SE]
Roads and highways: protect and conserve lands contiguous with the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. 4524), H2642 [15AP]
Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 2766), H2579 [14AP]
SBA: establish loan guarantee program to assist small business concerns that manufacture clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6212), H6989 [23SE]
———reauthorize the National Small Business Tree Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), H5921 [21JY]
Schools: 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]
Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1018), H193 [19JA]
Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial security, quality and affordable health care, protection from abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation (see H. Res. 1342), H3273 [6MY]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H141 [13JA]
Small business: include certain construction and land development loans in the definition of small business lending (see H.R. 6191), H6988 [23SE]
Small Business Act: amend relative to awarding contract opportunities to qualified HUBZone small business concerns (see H.R. 3729), H5303 [30JN]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4636 [17JN]
Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), H3014 [28AP]
Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), H3703 [20MY]
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), H7615 [18NO]
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), H6684 [14SE]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H2799 [21AP]
———require the Depts. of State and Defense to provide briefings on recent discussions and potential transfer of defense articles or services (see H.R. 4102), H140 [13JA]
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]
———allow companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H3079 [29AP]
———allow loans from certain retirement plans for the payment of certain small business expenses (see H.R. 5978), H6405 (see H.R. 5978), H6456 [29JY]
———disallow deductions for the payment of punitive damages (see H.R. 5994), H6568 [30JY]
———exclude from income amounts received from certain unlawful discrimination claims and allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards from such claims (see H.R. 3035), H6804 [16SE]
———exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from the individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5529), H5304 [30JN]
———expand military housing allowance exclusion to determine area gross income in determining whether a residential rental property is qualified for purposes of the exempt facility bond rules (see H.R. 3641), H140 [13JA]
———expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings including owner-occupied residences (see H.R. 3670), H140 [13JA]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H327 [21JA]
———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), H3014 [28AP]
———increase, make permanent, and index for inflation the deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses and modify definition of eligible educator to include preschool educators (see H.R. 3164), H4425 [14JN]
———increase child care credit and credit for establishing workplace child care and provide incentives for students to earn child care-related degrees and to work in child care facilities (see H.R. 460), H327 [21JA]
———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H40 [12JA]
———make permanent and increase credit for increasing research activities and increase domestic production activities deduction for property for which research and development occurred in the U.S. (see H.R. 6201), H7398 [29SE]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H40 [12JA]
———provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (see H.R. 2024), H5617 [14JY]
———provide an elective payment for specified energy property (see H.R. 4599), H2579 [14AP]
———provide an investment credit for equipment used to fabricate solar energy property (see H.R. 4085), H556 [3FE]
———provide for an investment credit for biofuel facilities (see H.R. 5142), H3124 [4MY]
———provide for home energy conservation bonds (see H.R. 5617), H4975 (see H.R. 5617), H5204 [29JN]
———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 537), H2579 [14AP]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit (see H.R. 5260), H4975 (see H.R. 5260), H5204 [29JN]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H3311 [11MY]
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), H3824 [25MY]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H3824 [25MY]
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), H833 [24FE]
Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H3702 [20MY]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6684 [14SE]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6628 [10AU]
U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), H7454 [15NO]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
University of Virginia: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 991), H141 [13JA]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]
Water: enhance ability of drinking water utilities to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies (see H.R. 3727), H140 [13JA]
West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H2800 [21AP]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 61), H266 [20JA]
Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief employment (see H.R. 5654), H5303 [30JN]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3658 [19MY]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H6881 [22SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Ecology and environment: reduce heat island effect and associated ground level ozone pollution from Federal facilities (see H.R. 6136), H6763 [15SE]
Federal employees: provide authority to compensate Federal employees for the 2-day period in which authority to make expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund lapsed (see H.R. 4786), H1219 [9MR]
Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: provide lump-sum payments to recipients unless the insured or beneficiary elects otherwise (see H.R. 6175), H6879 [22SE]
Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Oil Pollution Act: extend liability to corporations, partnerships, and other persons having ownership interests in responsible parties (see H.R. 5686), H5501 [1JY]
Postal Service: ensure reasonable and sustainable workloads and schedules for supervisory and management employees and clarify laws on consultation and changes or terminations in certain proposals (see H.R. 4895), H1817 [20MR] (see H.R. 5004), H2503 [13AP]
———replace delivery vehicle fleet with electric motor vehicles (see H.R. 4711), H971 [26FE]
Power resources: require treatment of any plans, documents, and lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drilling as a major Federal action relative to the National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 5506), H4386 [10JN]
Renewable energy: extend contract periods for renewable energy for Federal agencies (see H.R. 6135), H6763 [15SE]
Taxation: deny a deduction for removal costs and damages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), H6283 [28JY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H8916 [21DE]
Letters
Enhance Armed Forces readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: Susan W. Prager, Association of American Law Schools, E1115
Lists
Battlefield High School, Gainesville, VA, football team members, E2184
Fairfax County, VA, Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1297
Haymarket, VA, Branch Banking and Trust Co., (BB&T) branch staff, E399
Haymarket, VA, Branch Banking and Trust Co., (BB&T) senior leadership team, E399
Prince William County, VA, teachers receiving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification, E98
Volunteer Prince William (organization) Volunteer Appreciation Award recipients, E1026
Remarks
Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, E2230
———tribute to Mount Vernon High School for participation in International Civility Month activities, E762
———tribute to Northern Virginia Urban League Community Service and Scholarship Award recipients, E763
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding, H1443 [16MR], H2649 [20AP], H6579 [10AU]
Annandale, VA: Annandale Terrace Elementary School recipient of Bloom, Inc., Community Grant, E44
———St. Ambrose Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1985
———tribute to Annandale Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E838
———tribute to NOVA-Annandale Symphony Orchestra award recipients, E1554
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H6630 [14SE]
Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Vietnam Veterans of America (organization) Chapter 227, E1959
Armed Forces: 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, H8408
Association of Civilian Technicians: anniversary, E1549
Bode Technology Group, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President's ``E'' Award for Export Service recipient, E837
Boone, Tony: American Red Cross Prince William County, VA, Chapter Dr. Gail Kettlewell Award recipient, E491
Boy Scouts: anniversary, E489
———anniversary of National Capital Area Council camporee, E959
Brain Injury Services, Inc.: tribute to Kit's Miracle Mile 10k Run/Walk and Brain Injury Awareness Fair, E1758
Brent, Eric: Washington (DC) Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award recipient for Prince William County, VA, Schools, E1023
Budget: deficit, H6045 [27JY]
———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), H1847 [21MR]
———reduce the Federal budget deficit in a responsible manner, H6045 [27JY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3748 [25MY]
Bush, George W.: evaluation of economic policies, H3748 [25MY]
Celebrate Fairfax, Inc.: tribute to Lord and Lady Fairfax Award Program honorees, E1020
Centreville, VA: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, E1358
Childhelp (organization): anniversary, E131
Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (H. Res. 1144), H1188, H1189 [9MR]
Chinese New Year: observance, E193
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H515 [3FE]
———ensure public awareness campaigns promoting cybersecurity education include children and young adults as target audiences, H515 [3FE]
Congress: accomplishments of the 111th Congress, H6045 [27JY]
Conrad, David P.: Fairfax County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Career Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E1897
CrisisLink (organization): tribute, E1556
Dale City, VA: Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept., recipient of Washington Business Journal Green Business Region Award, E1855
———tribute to Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept. Valor Award recipients, E530
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Prince William Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest, E42
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4053, H4067 [27MY]
———establish Industrial Base Council and Industrial Base Fund, H2976 [28AP]
———establish monitoring and evaluation metrics for Combined Joint Task Force—Horn of Africa activities, H4053 [27MY]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2976 [28AP]
Dept. of Energy: require science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) coordinating committee to conduct outreach designed to promote understanding of STEM-related career opportunities, H3400 [12MY]
Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6547, H6548 [30JY]
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), H4536 [16JN]
———establish the Office of Small Business Lending Fund Oversight, H4536 [16JN]
Didlake, Inc.: tribute to participation in AbilityOne Program, E470
Dravvorn, Sharon: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E192
Dumfries, VA: tribute to First Mount Zion Baptist Church health fair, E490
Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H3830 [26MY]
———importance of job creation, H651 [23FE]
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3400 [12MY], H3446, H3450 [13MY]
———making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), H2649 [20AP]
———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), H3083 [4MY], H3280 [11MY]
———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), conference report, H4907 [29JN]
———restore Americans' net worth, H1173 [9MR]
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6594 [10AU]
———support robotics competitions in high schools to promote science research and development skills, H3450 [13MY]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8531 [16DE]
FACETS (organization): tribute, E2016
Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Auxiliary of Inova Fairfax Hospital, E598
———anniversary of Mantua Elementary School Kids Care Club Raccoon Run, E996
———tribute to Congregation Olam Tikvah expansion dedication ceremony, E907
Fairfax County, VA: Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Dept., named best in the country by the School Nutrition Association, E1357
———tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1297
———tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards recipients, E424
———tribute to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Muscular Dystrophy Association contributions, E1714
———tribute to Fairfax County Police Dept. Valor Award recipients, E529
———tribute to Fairfax County Youth Football League honorees, E400
———tribute to volunteers assisting Fairfax County Sheriff's Office to prepare inmates for successful transition into the community, E610
Falls Church, VA: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E1850
Federal employees: encourage those working in science and engineering fields to volunteer in the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs, H3446 [13MY]
———improve Federal internship programs to facilitate hiring of full-time Federal employees, H4067 [27MY]
———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), H3161 [5MY], H5583 [14JY]
———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), Senate amendment, H7566 [18NO]
———provide authority to compensate Federal employees for the 2-day period in which authority to make expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund lapsed (H.R. 4786), H1227 [10MR]
Gainesville, VA: tribute to Battlefield High School football team, E2184
———tribute to Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt, E2227
George Mason University: School of Public Policy recipient of Library of Congress Open World Leadership Center National Grantee of Merit Award and Open World Award for Service to Congress, E469
Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia (organization): anniversary, E532
Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1107), H1195 [9MR]
Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H4379, H4380, H4381, H4382, H4383 [10JN]
Habitat for Humanity International: tribute to Northern Virginia Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking, E611
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H233 [20JA]
———express condolences to earthquake victims and tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Urban Search and Rescue Team 1, E19
———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1059), E227
Haymarket, VA: tribute to opening of new Branch Banking and Trust Co., (BB&T) branch, E399
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1847 [21MR]
Hobart, IN: tribute to Hobart Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E129
Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (H. Res. 1088), H1193, H1194 [9MR]
J.M. Waller Associates, Inc.: SBA Washington Metro Area District Small Business Person of the Year Award recipient, E1113
Jewell, Beth: National Marine Education Association Outstanding Teacher Award recipient, E1761
Konstas, Jamie: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Service to America Justice and Law Enforcement Medal recipient, E1711
Korea, Republic of: independence anniversary, E1545
Lake Ridge, VA: tribute to Cub Scouts Pack 1364 Blue and Gold banquet, E489
Lake Ridge Occoquan Coles Civic Association: anniversary, E1551
Lane, Debra: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Environmental Educator of the Year award recipient, E11
Le, Dat Quang: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1202
Lee, Jin: Council for Art Education, Inc., National Youth Art Month ``School Flags Across the U.S. . . . Flying High'' flag design competition winner for Virginia, E468
Leong, Kimberly Morrow: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E2226
Lorton, VA: anniversary of Cranford United Methodist Church, E1880
Manassas, VA: anniversary of Manassas African American Heritage Festival, E1547
———Saunders Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ``Schools to Watch'' list, E1201
———tribute to groundbreaking of the National Museum of Americans in Wartime, E1001
———tribute to Manassas City Police Dept. Valor Award recipients, E531
Mason Neck, VA: tribute to ``Team Krista'' participation in Race for Hope, E749
Medicare: anniversary, H5722 [20JY]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1032), H1190, H1192 [9MR]
Miss Greater Springfield Scholarship Organization: tribute, E398
Morrow-Leong, Kimberly: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1202
Morrow-Stevens Foundation: anniversary, E2182
Mudd, Chuck: American Red Cross Prince William County, VA, Chapter award recipient, E491
Nascent Solutions, Inc.: anniversary, E1025
National Suicide Prevention Week: observance, E1556
NOAA: establish education and watershed programs which advance environmental literacy, including preparedness and adaptability for impacts of climate change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), H1672 [19MR]
Northern Virginia District PTA: tribute to honorees, E699
NOVACO, Inc.: tribute to Volunteer of the Year Award recipients, E1984
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H651 [23FE]
———proposal to freeze discretionary spending, H429 [2FE]
Occoquan, VA: tribute to Sea Scout Ship 7916, E493
Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 3473), H4381 [10JN]
———ensure liabilities of an oil subsidiary will be inherited by the parent oil company in the event the subsidiary goes bankrupt, H6547, H6548 [30JY]
———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, and other persons having ownership interests in responsible parties (H.R. 5686), E1283
———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (H.R. 5214), H4381 [10JN]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (H. Res. 1206), H2470, H2471, H2473 [13AP]
Older Americans Act: anniversary, H5722 [20JY]
Our Daily Bread Inc.: anniversary, E191
Pakistan: independence anniversary, E1575
Peace Corps: anniversary, E647
Phillips, Patricia S.: Washington (DC) Post Principal Leadership Award recipient, E43
Pierce, Scott: Verizon Communications Inc., Pollin Award recipient, E97
Point of order, H1190 [9MR]
Power resources: require treatment of any plans, documents, and lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drilling as a major Federal action relative to the National Environmental Policy Act (H.R. 5506), H4381 [10JN]
Prince William County, VA: inclusion in America's Promise Alliance list of 100 Best Communities for Young People, E2233
———tribute to Prince William County Public Safety Academy graduates, E1282
———tribute to Prince William County Teacher of the Year/Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E100
———tribute to Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards recipients, E526
———tribute to teachers receiving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification, E98
Prince William County Bar Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1891
Prince William Ministerial Association: tribute to Taste of Heaven worship service, E766
Reston, VA: tribute to Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E594
Rivera, Sal: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Environmental Educator of the Year award recipient, E11
Sabolsky, Molly: Harry F. Byrd, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, E194
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8408
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H2649 [20AP]
Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to Volunteer Awards recipients, E1019
Sikh Foundation of Virginia: tribute to annual cultural program, E2229
Social Security: anniversary, H5722 [20JY]
Sprow, Nyasha: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E196
Stroaker, Ruth: American Red Cross Prince William County, VA, Chapter Elizabeth Smith Davies award recipient, E491
Tanzania: condemn murder and mutilation of albinos for body parts and illegal trade of body parts, H45 [13JA], H147 [19JA]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H2649 [20AP]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8531 [16DE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1606), H6594 [10AU]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8531 [16DE]
———rates, H2649 [20AP]
———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (H.R. 2203), H2649 [20AP]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1610), H6631, H6633 [14SE]
Turkey: observance of Republic Day, E1984
Veterans Green Jobs (organization): tribute to involvement in Military Housing Energy Efficiency Project, E1893
Vienna, VA: tribute to rededication of Vienna Elementary School, E1983
Virginia: tribute to 11th Congressional District Girl Scouts Gold Award honorees, E1021
———tribute to 11th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Award, E1895
Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to service award recipients, E609
Volunteer Prince William (organization): tribute to Volunteer Appreciation Award recipients, E1026
Votes: position on missed, H3294
Wang, Grace: Siemens Foundation Award for Advanced Placement recipient, E655
Wong, Ann Lam: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E192
Woodbridge, VA: anniversary of Bethel United Methodist Church, E1883
———tribute to Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Installation of Officers Banquet, E43
Young, Dwayne: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Environmental Educator of the Year award recipient, E11
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H30 [12JA], H137 [13JA]
Tributes
Boren, James H., E824
Cloonan, Richard J., E399
Cram, Helen, E533
Falkenrath, Judith, E471
Furbank, Lani, E960
Hargrove, Kevin, E960
Haywood, Verdia L., E13
Hornaday, Alex, E651
Jenkins, Jimmie, E10
Leaman, James R., E1515
Lichtenberger, Adele, E2015
Lundy, Charles A., E1283
McClure, Melanie, E1124
Menninger, Catherine, E423
Owens, Thomas W., E132
Rinkenberg, Evan S., E1713
Rohr, David, E958
Suthers, Serena, E2016
Swoboda, Andrew J., E43
Torian, Luke, E1888