COSTELLO, JERRY F. (a Representative from Illinois)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H2800 [21AP]
African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. 1085), H647 [22FE]
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H1359 [11MR]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H7499 [16NO]
Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1326), H7453 [15NO]
Armed Forces: extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2697 [20AP]
———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H1324 [10MR]
———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6685 [14SE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H4331 [9JN]
Augustana College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1089), H1397 [12MR]
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), H4247 [8JN]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7500 [16NO]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H7398 [29SE]
Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see H. Res. 1414), H4247 [8JN]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4424 [14JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3311 [11MY] (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 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), H194 [19JA]
———take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H3482 [13MY]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 5843), H7156 (see H.R. 5843), H7213 [28SE]
Dept. of Energy: establish Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. 4907), H2460 [25MR]
———guide and provide for research activities at the Office of Science (see H.R. 4905), H2460 [25MR]
———reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4906), H2460 [25MR]
Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H6880 [22SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 3116), H3441 [12MY]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians (see H.R. 3355), H6809 [20SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7397 [29SE]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H7397 [29SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7397 [29SE]
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: allow certain individuals and households to be eligible for Federal assistance (see H.R. 4141), H41 [12JA]
Diseases: 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), H4779 [23JN]
———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H6684 [14SE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H6406 (see H.R. 5162), H6458 [29JY]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
EPA: suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), H4975 (see H.R. 4753), H5204 [29JN]
Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), H2641 [15AP]
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H1221 [9MR]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 4853), H1517 [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), H2260 [23MR] (see H.R. 5147), H2936 [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), H4905 [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), H6282 [28JY] (see H.R. 6190), H6988 [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), H8029 [2DE]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to railroad hours of service employees (see H.R. 5944), H7397 [29SE]
Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 5037), H7397 [29SE]
Federal aid programs: 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), H6567 [30JY]
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), H8030 [2DE]
———amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 673), H4597 [16JN]
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (see H.R. 5114), H2842 [22AP]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H6572 [30JY]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H6572 [30JY]
Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H5618 [14JY]
Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), H3078 [29AP]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H6881 [22SE]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H1519 [16MR]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]
Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see H. Res. 997), H194 [19JA]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H387 [26JA]
———require entrance of all missing children in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and that certain information be provided to reporters of missing children (see H.R. 4129), H6406 (see H.R. 4129), H6458 [29JY]
LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), H648 [22FE]
Medicare: repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H387 [26JA]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1324 [10MR]
———waive part B premiums for certain military retirees (see H.R. 4593), H555 [3FE]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H8353 [14DE]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), H1168 [4MR]
NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff for helping to successfully rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile (see H. Res. 1714), H7500 [16NO]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H7156 (see H. Res. 1648), H7214 [28SE]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H7156 (see H. Res. 1648), H7214 [28SE]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 767), H7549 [17NO]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6882 [22SE]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H472 [2FE]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]
National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1125), H1027 [2MR]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H2937 [27AP]
Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), H141 [13JA]
NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), H1026 [2MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H4215 [28MY]
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]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 6116), H7397 [29SE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3124 [4MY]
———provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 1686), H4023 (see H.R. 1686), H4084 [27MY]
Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H2456 [25MR]
President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), H3440 [12MY]
Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H2580 [14AP]
Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. 1366), H3541 [18MY]
Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), H5618 [14JY]
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]
Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 4861), H1518 [16MR]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H6571 [30JY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3824 [25MY]
Taxation: allow a credit for lightweight coal freight cars (see H.R. 4494), H3124 [4MY]
———deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 4310), H7396 [29SE]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1818 [20MR]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4853), H1517 [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), H2260 [23MR] (see H.R. 5147), H2936 [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), H4905 [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), H6282 [28JY] (see H.R. 6190), H6988 [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), H8029 [2DE]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7397 [29SE]
———prevent the avoidance of tax on income from assets held abroad (see H.R. 3933), H556 [3FE]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H5676 [15JY]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H266 [20JA]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H6164 [27JY]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations or for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. 5982), H8286 [9DE]
———suspend the period for completion of a like-kind exchange in the case of the bankruptcy of a qualified intermediary or an exchange accommodation titleholder (see H.R. 1301), H1358 [11MR]
———treat distributions of debt securities in a tax free spin-off transaction in the same manner as distributions of cash or other property (see H.R. 4486), H325 [21JA]
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: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 1443), H2459 [25MR]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6882 [22SE]
Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 1818), H2504 [13AP]
Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), H6881 [22SE]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H6990 [23SE]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H1028 [2MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 231), H387 [26JA]
Social Security: waive waiting period for disability insurance benefits for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 6002), H6568 [30JY]
Remarks
Alton, IL: Alton Middle School named Association of Illinois Middle-Level Schools Illinois Horizon School To Watch, E555
Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (H. Res. 1401), H6074, H6075, H6078
Belleville, IL: anniversary of Eckert's Family Farms, E1190
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), H1910
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 264), H2949 [28AP]
Disasters: review, update, and revise factors to measure severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to evaluate the need for assistance (H.R. 5825), H6081 [27JY]
East St. Louis, IL: anniversary of Truelight Baptist Church, E363
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), E845
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), Senate amendment, H8851
Education: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, E845
Emergency Trade Deficit Commission: establish (H.R. 1875), H6189
FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and providing stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system, H2270 [24MR], H2406, H2410 [25MR]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), H1553, H1554, H1558 [17MR]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4915), H2268, H2269, H2273 [24MR]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5147), H2950, H2951 [28AP]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5611), H4932 [29JN]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5900), H6418, H6424, H6425, H6428 [29JY]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6190), H6944 [23SE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6473), H7867, H7869 [2DE]
———improve airline safety and pilot training, H2270 [24MR], H2406, H2410 [25MR], H6424, H6425, H6428 [29JY]
Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (H.R. 5987), H8098
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), H5627 [15JY]
Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 252), E662
Godfrey, IL: anniversary of Godfrey Lions Club, E1760
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1910
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), E569
Mascoutah, IL: anniversary of Holy Childhood School, E563
Obama, President: Executive order to ensure enforcement and implementation of abortion restrictions, H1910
Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (H. Res. 1366), H6078, H6079 [27JY]
Scott AFB, IL: anniversary of 126th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard, E1725
Southern Illinois Regional Social Services (organization): anniversary, E1605
Southwestern Illinois College: tribute to Adult Education Program GED graduates, E793
Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (H.R. 1132), E881
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H5950
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), H1553, H1554, H1558 [17MR]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4915), H2268, H2269, H2273 [24MR]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5147), H2950, H2951 [28AP]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5611), H4932 [29JN]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5900), H6418, H6424, H6425, H6428 [29JY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6190), H6944 [23SE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6473), H7867, H7869 [2DE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), H2270 [24MR]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), Senate amendments, H2406, H2410 [25MR]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5950
West Frankfort, IL: anniversary of Trinity United Methodist Church, E1717
Tributes
Arnold, George, E1008
Brown, Albert, E1900
Caliper, Tom, E1368
Gettelfinger, Ronald A., E1191
Hubbard, Joe, E1796
Marselle, Ronald L., E981
Oberstar, Representative, H7869 [2DE], H8349
Wolf, Sam, E1768
Wydra, Robert, E839