COURTNEY, JOE (a Representative from Connecticut)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4068 [27MY]
Appointments
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
Articles and editorials
Amistad Is Sailing Back to Where Its Story Began, Ted M. Day, New London (CT) Day, E502
Nationwide Pattern of Death, Eric Weiss, Hartford (CT) Courant, H1055 [3MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see H. Res. 1633), H6803 [16SE]
Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle (see H.R. 4356), H194 [19JA]
———support maple syrup production research and education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), H6684 [14SE]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H4425 [14JN]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4906 [28JN]
Animals: prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals and prohibit certain computer-assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 2308), H6043 [26JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6990 [23SE]
———authorize reimbursement of mental health counselors under TRICARE (see H.R. 3839), H1104 [3MR]
———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4051), H834 [24FE]
———call for the President to overturn the policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member who has died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), H3543 [18MY]
———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), H2505 [13AP]
———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]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H933 [25FE]
———extend time period for submission of retroactive stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), H4022 (see H.R. 5449), H4084 [27MY]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2460 [25MR]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former members and expand Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs telehealth and telemental health programs (see H.R. 667), H1028 [2MR]
———increase health benefits of dependents of members who die because of a combat-related injury (see H.R. 917), H6804 [16SE]
———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 1305), H5546 [13JY]
———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), H1358 [11MR]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6572 [30JY]
Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4975 (see H. Res. 1483), H5204 [29JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3542 [18MY]
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), H4331 [9JN]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H2877 [26AP]
Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 5130), H2843 [22AP]
Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 5220), H3275 [6MY]
Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 80), H1168 [4MR]
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. 1428), H5921 [21JY]
Business and industry: require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 5107), H6573 [30JY]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H649 [22FE]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H6882 [22SE]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H139 [13JA]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), H4214 [28MY]
Children and youth: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 6172), H6879 [22SE]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H4386 [10JN]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H3275 [6MY]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H2261 [23MR]
Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 5131), H3080 [29AP]
Courts: enhance retirement benefits of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2850), H3082 [3MY]
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), H3124 [4MY]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: assess effectiveness and efficiency of administrative review systems to ensure compliance with Federal meal standards (see H.R. 5027), H2800 [21AP]
———assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. 5456), H4214 [28MY]
———create a local food credit program to assist schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers (see H.R. 5806), H5919 [21JY]
———establish a dairy price stabilization program (see H.R. 5288), H3440 [12MY]
———expand eligibility for Farm Service Agency loans (see H.R. 6057), H6570 [30JY]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H2697 [20AP]
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), H7397 [29SE]
———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), H934 [25FE]
———require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H141 [13JA]
———take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H3542 [18MY]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H7454 [15NO]
———award grants to local educational agencies to improve college enrollment (see H.R. 2579), H41 [12JA]
———establish a comprehensive literacy program (see H.R. 4037), H387 [26JA]
———establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 5220), H3275 [6MY]
———establish Volunteer Teacher Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2624), H3311 [11MY]
———make grants to support early college high schools and other dual enrollment programs (see H.R. 1578), H40 [12JA]
———provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes (see H.R. 5556), H4635 [17JN]
———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 5843), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1322), H3123 [4MY]
———disapprove motion with the NRC to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), H5819 [20JY]
———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H2845 [22AP]
Dept. of HHS: ensure patient choice in pharmacies by regulating pharmacy benefit managers and improving access to prescription drugs for certain individuals (see H.R. 4199), H2579 [14AP]
———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H327 [21JA]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H5676 [15JY]
———establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 2891), H1028 [2MR]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2844 [22AP]
Dept. of HUD: 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), H646 [22FE]
Dept. of Justice: fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see H.R. 3695), H194 [19JA]
Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process of State occupational safety and health plans (see H.R. 4864), H5676 [15JY]
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), H6684 [14SE]
———expand the Safe Routes to School Program to high schools (see H.R. 4021), H4877 [25JN]
———implement pilot program to establish truck parking facilities (see H.R. 2156), H6880 [22SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs to receive work-study allowances for outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 4765), H1168 [4MR]
———exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541), H1028 [2MR]
———expand types of approved education programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4320), H2697 [20AP]
———furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), H4387 [10JN]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7155 (see H.R. 4121), H7213 [28SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7156 (see H.R. 5928), H7213 [28SE]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H6403 (see H.R. 5933), H6454 [29JY]
———include a definition of ``loss of use'' for purposes of evaluating disabilities and providing adapted housing and automobiles (see H.R. 5550), H5677 [15JY]
———provide certain abused dependents of veterans with health care (see H.R. 6466), H7854 [1DE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7156 (see H.R. 5549), H7213 [28SE]
———reduce period of time for which a veteran must be totally disabled before survivors are eligible for certain benefits (see H.R. 2980), H755 [23FE]
———take into account each child a veteran has when determining the veteran's financial status when receiving hospital care or medical services (see H.R. 4465), H1028 [2MR]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 4568), H972 [26FE]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H423 [27JA]
———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H3542 [18MY]
———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H2937 [27AP]
District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H2800 [21AP]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
Education: encourage and support parent, family, and community involvement in schools, provide needed services and supports to children, and ensure that schools are centers of communities (see H.R. 3343), H1104 [3MR]
———tribute to special education teachers (see H. Con. Res. 284), H4598 [16JN]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide for school improvement and professional development for teachers, principals, instructional staff, and other school leaders (see H.R. 5218), H3201 [5MY]
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), H2579 [14AP]
EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), H3484 [13MY]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 5000), H3658 [19MY]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H6573 [30JY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H6809 [20SE]
Families and domestic relations: strengthen families' engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 5211), H4330 [9JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2132), H3658 [19MY]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H3079 [29AP]
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), H6406 (see H.R. 5746), H6458 [29JY]
———extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants (see H.R. 5200), H3202 [5MY]
Federal Employees' Compensation Act: cover services provided to injured workers by physician assistants and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 5270), H6881 [22SE]
Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorize a fire station construction grant program (see H.R. 5858), H6574 [30JY]
Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see H.R. 2565), H972 [26FE]
Fishery Conservation and Management Act: require payment of costs, fees, and expenses incurred by certain prevailing parties in proceedings under such Act from sums received as fines, penalties, and forfeitures (see H.R. 6075), H6571 [30JY]
Food: provide children from underserved areas with better access to meals served through the summer food service program for children and certain child care programs (see H.R. 4734), H2505 [13AP]
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), H5712 [19JY]
———require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 4678), H2697 [20AP]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H5819 [20JY]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6881 [22SE]
Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H5618 [14JY]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2503 [13AP]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6682 [14SE]
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), H3124 [4MY]
Hazardous substances: 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), H6043 [26JY]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H2800 [21AP]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6804 [16SE]
———recognize orthopedic industry for innovation in providing devices that relieve pain of, and restore mobility to, members of Armed Forces, veterans, and patients from all walks of life (see H. Res. 577), H41 [12JA]
Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. 4757), H1324 [10MR]
Housing: ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural homeowners (see H.R. 5017), H2578 [14AP]
Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (see H. Res. 762), H4975 (see H. Res. 762), H5204 [29JN]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H7155 (see H.R. 4594), H7213 [28SE]
Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), H6284 [28JY]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3578), H5676 [15JY]
Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), H4597 [16JN]
———extend temporarily the period of COBRA continuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise available through an employment-based health plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), H3540 [18MY]
———increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see H.R. 5206), H3542 [18MY]
———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), H2937 [27AP]
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), H7398 [29SE]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H1519 [16MR]
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), H7615 [18NO]
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), H141 [13JA]
Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day: designate (see H. Res. 1541), H5818 [20JY]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect watershed (see H.R. 5876), H6163 [27JY]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5471), H5504 [1JY]
Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 4796), H2505 [13AP]
———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H2502 [13AP]
———promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 3108), H3202 [5MY]
———protect access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 5803), H6990 [23SE]
———provide a transition period for reductions in relative value units for certain newly bundled services to allow physicians time to adjust to new payment rates (see H.R. 6459), H8786 [17DE]
———provide for additional opportunities to enroll under part B (see H.R. 5588), H5547 [13JY]
———provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 5527), H5677 [15JY]
———provide payment to hospitals for costs of expanded advanced practice nurse training programs (see H.R. 3185), H3274 [6MY]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H2936 [27AP]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), H7397 [29SE]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H4872 [24JN]
———establish federally qualified behavioral health centers and require Medicaid coverage for services provided by such centers (see H.R. 5636), H5819 [20JY]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H3203 [5MY]
Motor vehicles: establish a program to accelerate, provide incentives for, and examine the challenges and opportunities associated with the deployment of electric drive vehicles (see H.R. 5442), H6684 [14SE]
———protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2057), H4636 [17JN]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H2845 [22AP]
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), H388 [26JA]
National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H7398 [29SE]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6882 [22SE]
National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H5503 [1JY]
National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. Res. 1655), H7156 (see H. Res. 1655), H7214 [28SE]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H140 [13JA]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2696 [20AP]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H328 [21JA]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7454 [15NO]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H3542 [18MY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), H972 [26FE]
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H3080 [29AP]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H972 [26FE]
———increase number of children eligible for free school meals (see H.R. 3705), H146 [15JA]
———permit certain service institutions in all States to provide year-round services (see H.R. 4274), H972 [26FE]
National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 1645), H7156 (see H. Res. 1645), H7214 [28SE]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H2937 [27AP]
National Teach Ag Day: support goals and purposes (see H. Res. 886), H972 [26FE]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3125 [4MY]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1441 [15MR]
New Hampshire: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 899), H1324 [10MR]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H1657 [18MR]
NIH: establish Office of Mitochondrial Medicine (see H.R. 3502), H1028 [2MR]
Nonprofit organizations: strengthen partnership with Federal Government (see H.R. 5533), H5677 [15JY]
Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1047), H423 [27JA]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H4387 [10JN]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H3484 [13MY]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
Patents: limit patentability of tax planning methods (see H.R. 2584), H140 [13JA]
Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), H7453 [15NO]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1299), H3203 [5MY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Pensions: suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see H.R. 424), H648 [22FE]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]
Political campaigns: 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]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2697 [20AP]
———recognize need to improve physical access to many U.S. postal facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see H. Res. 1773), H8598 [16DE]
Poverty: express that the U.S. has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of the impoverished, disadvantaged, or otherwise in poverty (see H. Con. Res. 102), H7398 [29SE]
Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1167), H1519 [16MR]
Railroads: make the Northeast Corridor eligible for high-speed rail corridor development grants (see H.R. 4838), H1396 [12MR]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H6804 [16SE]
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), H5500 [1JY]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1091), H972 [26FE]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H5985 [22JY]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
———end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. 5628), H5304 [30JN]
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]
Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), H6805 [16SE]
Ships and vessels: authorize appropriations for construction of Navy vessels and for loan guarantees for commercial vessels (see H.R. 5035), H3745 [24MY]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2506 [13AP]
Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
———reject severe changes and make common-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see H. Res. 1077), H5504 [1JY]
Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1058), H5504 [1JY]
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5220), H3275 [6MY]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5618 [14JY]
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H6882 [22SE]
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), H931 [25FE]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
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 business credit for donations for vocational educational purposes (see H.R. 4258), H141 [13JA]
———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H1028 [2MR]
———allow credits for establishment of franchises with veterans (see H.R. 2672), H6763 [15SE]
———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1126), H4872 [24JN]
———allow employers a refundable credit for increasing employment (see H.R. 4437), H138 [13JA]
———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]
———allow manufacturing businesses to establish tax-free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to assist them in providing for new equipment and facilities and workforce training (see H.R. 6025), H6881 [22SE]
———clarify treatment of emergency service volunteers as independent contractors (see H.R. 5537), H4873 [24JN]
———establish tax-preferred Small Business Start-up Savings Accounts (see H.R. 4309), H972 [26FE]
———exclude from gross income discharges of student loans the repayment of which is income contingent or income based (see H.R. 2492), H140 [13JA]
———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), H4872 [24JN]
———exempt public school rehabilitation from the tax-exempt use exception to the rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 4133), H1324 [10MR]
———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. 5623), H4973 (see H.R. 5623), H5202 [29JN]
———expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 3586), H4872 [24JN]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H2640 [15AP]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7397 [29SE]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H194 [19JA]
———improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see H. Con. Res. 204), H1221 [9MR]
———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H327 [21JA]
———increase work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans (see H.R. 4443), H2646 [16AP]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H4678 [22JN]
———provide a higher education tuition credit in place of existing education tax incentives (see H.R. 1957), H387 [26JA]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H7453 [15NO]
———repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit (see H.R. 5260), H3658 [19MY]
———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), H4975 (see H.R. 5552), H5204 [29JN]
Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of 911 services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see H.R. 4829), H2642 [15AP]
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), H4215 [28MY]
Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6684 [14SE]
Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. 1585), H7644 [29NO]
Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H7397 [29SE]
———tribute (see H. Res. 1622), H6763 [15SE]
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 Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1167), H1519 [16MR]
World War II: 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 U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see H.R. 5483), H6684 [14SE]
———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), H5676 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: require milk served in school lunch programs be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch (see H.R. 4963), H2457 [25MR]
Dept. of Defense: provide authority to restrict competition to businesses within States that fund projects at military installations (see H.R. 5755), H5675 [15JY]
FEMA: establish a disaster recovery assistance program for businesses (see H.R. 5242), H3272 [6MY]
Foreign trade: improve support, training, education, and compliance assistance regarding export licensing requirements provided to small and medium-sized businesses (see H.R. 6320), H7392 [29SE]
Medicare: count period of observation in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), H6404 (see H.R. 5950), H6455 [29JY]
National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 258), H2459 [25MR]
University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1239), H2503 [13AP]
Veterans: improve the Federal contracting process relative to veterans (see H.R. 6022), H6569 [30JY]
Press releases
Health Plans Propose Guaranteed Coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions and Individual Coverage Mandate: America's Health Insurance Plans (organization) (2008), H8335 [14DE]
Remarks
Amistad (Freedom Schooner): tribute to voyage to Cuba to commemorate Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, E502
Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (H.J. Res. 80), E458
Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project (organization): tribute for participation in Olympics, E436
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), H1872 [21MR]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), Senate amendments, H2437
———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 of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1225), H2426 [25MR]
Callery, Jane E.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E4
Carilli, Michelle A.: National Volunteer Fire Council Junior Firefighter of the Year Award recipient, E526
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut: anniversary, E1972
Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), H1055, H1056 [3MR]
———support goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program (H. Res. 362), H995, H996 [2MR]
Connecticut State Grange (organization): anniversary, E2048
Crouse, George: U.S. Tennis Association New England High School Coach of the Year award recipient, E209
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8757 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4074 [27MY]
———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), H8799 [21DE]
Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, H4074 [27MY]
Electric Boat Corp.: tribute to expansion of Groton, CT, operations, H4782 [24JN]
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), H8097 [8DE]
Girl Scouts: anniversary, E370
Grossman's Seafood Inc.: tribute to Operation Lobster Dinner for miltary members and families, E1354
Groton, CT: tribute to Charles Barnum Elementary School students and faculty, H7761 [1DE]
Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4511 [16JN]
Health: extend health insurance coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26, H3664 [20MY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H653 [23FE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1327 [11MR], H1458 [16MR], H1872 [21MR], H3829 [26MY]
Holm, Margarete: POW/MIA commemorative medal recipient, H6048 [27JY]
Housing: ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural homeowners (H.R. 5017), H2908 [27AP]
Korean War: anniversary, E831
Louisiana State University: anniversary (H. Res. 1072), H993 [2MR]
Medicare: count period of observation in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (H.R. 5950), E1486
Middletown, CT: express condolences to families and friends of victims of explosion at Kleen Energy Systems, LLC, powerplant, H2903 [27AP]
National FFA Organization: tribute to Lebanon, CT, Regional Chapter for participation in Eastern Regional FFA Dairy Products Contest, E1756
Navy: improve the littoral combat ship program (H.R. 6494), H8360 [15DE]
———Virginia-class submarine program funding, H4074 [27MY]
New London, CT: tribute to New London Rotary Club, E1431
Norwich, CT: tribute to William W. Backus Hospital, E1359
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H8335 [14DE]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (H. Res. 1112), H994, H995 [2MR]
Point of order, H997, H998 [2MR]
Putnam, CT: tribute to Day Kimball Hospital, E1359
Read Across America Day: designate (H. Res. 1111), H997, H998 [2MR]
Social Security: anniversary, H5728 [20JY]
———maintain retirement age, H5728 [20JY]
Tolland, CT: tribute to Tolland High School boys' cross country team, E133
———tribute to Tolland High School boys' soccer team, E133
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 258), H6072 [27JY]
University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team, H8788 [21DE]
———tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 1239), H2757 [21AP]
Virginia: U.S. district court ruling on constitutionality of federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, H8335 [14DE], H8356 [15DE]
Votes: position on missed, H4191
Waterford, CT: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1859
Windham, CT: anniversary of Special Olympics swim meet, E360
Workers Memorial Day: observance, E698
———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 375), H2903 [27AP]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H8351 [14DE]
Tributes
Barylski, Andrew, Sr., E2215
Bellingham, Bruce, E86
Braxton, Lonnie, III, E1483
Crabb, Ronald, E283
DeLuzio, Steven J., E1779
Diffendall, Warren E., E1722
Dobratz, Raymond E., Jr., E313
Duncan, Christopher, E1483
English, Stuart, E1483
Gettelfinger, Ronald A., H4744
Griffin, Tyler O., E596
Kelsey, Henry M., E1935
Lane, Matthew, E1441
Lee, Christiane, E486
McCoy, Frank J., E579
Meyerhoff, Michaela, E493
North, Kenneth W., E1985
Perry, Olivia, E483
Petronella, Brian A., E1550
Plantz, Ernie, E1282
Raffia, Gary, E1138
Reilly, Peter A., E776
Secchiaroli, Ella, E499
Skelton, Representative, H8757 [17DE]
Stanley, Bill, E592
Sullivan, Kenneth, E601
Wilczynski, Vincent, E1966