COOPER, JIM (a Representative from Tennessee)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H2937 [27AP]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H6880 [22SE]
Armed Forces: recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (see H.R. 5827), H6164 [27JY]
Boise State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1042), H649 [22FE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H424 [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 78), H1027 [2MR]
———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———establish procedures for expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. 4921), H2318 [24MR]
———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), H6404 (see H.R. 5954), H6455 [29JY]
———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 5454), H4214 [28MY]
———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets (see H.R. 5008), H2503 [13AP]
———require Presidential and congressional budgets to disclose and display the net present value of future costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), H1517 [16MR]
Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC, and express condolences for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), H3541 [18MY]
Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. 1313), H3658 [19MY]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): analyze each tax expenditure identified in annual tax expenditure report for equity, efficiency, and ease of administration (see H.R. 5291), H3440 [12MY]
Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H5677 [15JY]
Correctional institutions: permit targeted interference with mobile radio services within prison facilities (see H.R. 560), H2799 [21AP]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3658 [19MY]
———provide accountability for criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4567), H471 [2FE]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H4877 [25JN]
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), H3824 [25MY]
Dept. of Labor: establish a technical school training subsidy program (see H.R. 5594), H5677 [15JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see H.R. 4682), H833 [24FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H1028 [2MR]
———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H4779 [23JN]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H387 [26JA]
Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H194 [19JA]
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]
FDA: help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (see H.R. 4520), H6881 [22SE]
Federal aid programs: create a means to review and abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (see H.R. 5568), H4676 [22JN]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5569), H4780 [23JN]
———reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5255), H4506 [15JN]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayer's dollars (see H.R. 5363), H3702 [20MY]
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H603 [4FE]
———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H6684 [14SE]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6804 [16SE]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: tribute (see H. Res. 1362), H3541 [18MY]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H756 [23FE]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H2579 [14AP]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1578), H6405 (see H. Res. 1578), H6457 [29JY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 546), H4387 [10JN]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8031 [2DE]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H602 [4FE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H6880 [22SE]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H6880 [22SE]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Res. 1313), H3658 [19MY]
National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1507), H5503 [1JY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1339), H3312 [11MY]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H6881 [22SE]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3703 [20MY]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1441 [15MR]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 6116), H6681 [14SE]
Public debt: require stabilization of the public debt and annual deficit ratios to the gross domestic product at certain percentages (see H. Res. 1183), H1440 [15MR]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H2215 [22MR]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3658 [19MY]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2506 [13AP]
Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum amount for loans to State and local development companies and provide temporary authority for debt refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. 5412), H3870 [26MY]
States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 4918), H2697 [20AP]
Taxation: allow an individual to designate $3 on their income tax return to be used to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 5497), H4873 [24JN]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H602 [4FE]
Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H4425 [14JN]
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]
University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), H1324 [10MR]
University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1041), H649 [22FE]
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]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see H. Res. 1208), H2643 [15AP]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1170 [4MR]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H3657 [19MY]
Families and domestic relations: establish and expand programs using multiple networks to recruit and train foster and adoptive parents and provide support to foster children and their families (see H.R. 5830), H5984 [22JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), H2215 [22MR]
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]
Taxation: provide an election for unmarried, nonitemizing individuals to have returns prepared by the Dept. of the Treasury (see H.R. 5050), H2640 [15AP]
Remarks
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1915
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (H. Res. 1375), H6728 [15SE]
Cumberland International Trucks, Bus and Idealease (business): Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E294
Economy: reform health care, Social Security, tax code for individuals and small businesses, and the budget process (H.R. 4529), H1915
Hands on Nashville (organization): tribute to Nashville, TN, flood recovery efforts, E1011
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (H. Res. 1188), H1608
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1608
———provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage (H.R. 1321), H1915
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1190), H1608
Nashville, TN: anniversary of Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, E735
———anniversary of St. Cecilia Academy, E1550
———Overbrook School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1850
Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (H. Res. 1337), H3334 [12MY]
Tennessee: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, H3129 [5MY]
Tributes
Alexander, Tim, H3205 [6MY]
Bell, C. Ray, E1848
Dedman, Robert, E1420
Dickens, James C. (Little Jimmy), E2190
Hamilton, Joseph H., E1506
House, Gerry, E2162
Miller, Ira B., Sr. (Brad), E1866