DEUTCH, THEODORE E. (a Representative from Florida)
Amendments
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3240 [6MY]
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), H3658 [19MY]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H4872 [24JN]
———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H4677 [22JN]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), H7855 [1DE]
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 (see H.R. 1283), H2844 [22AP]
———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H6880 [22SE]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
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), H4507 [15JN]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H4636 [17JN]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H6164 [27JY]
Conservation of energy: provide financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit buildings with energy efficient equipment and materials (see H.R. 5476), H4215 [28MY]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4247 [8JN]
Courts: provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see H.R. 3054), H6627 [10AU]
———revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H4386 [10JN]
Credit: permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H4636 [17JN]
———prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H4678 [22JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3124 [4MY] (see H.R. 5337), H4597 [16JN] (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), H6284 [28JY]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 3567), H4872 [24JN]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 5156), H6284 [28JY]
———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H5985 [22JY]
Dept. of Defense: review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), H3744 [24MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program to provide supportive services in permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals (see H.R. 3636), H8353 [14DE]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H6283 [28JY]
———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H4677 [22JN]
———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), H7155 (see H.R. 2906), H7213 [28SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H3484 [13MY]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 2159), H3870 [26MY]
Dept. of Labor: establish a safe patient handling and injury prevention standard to reduce injuries to patients, direct-care registered nurses, and other health care workers (see H.R. 2381), H7155 (see H.R. 2381), H7213 [28SE]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to encourage States to enact laws to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving (see H.R. 3994), H4975 (see H.R. 3994), H5204 [29JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541), H6881 [22SE]
———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), H7396 [29SE]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H8353 [14DE]
Disasters: ensure availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events (see H.R. 2555), H3014 [28AP]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H5921 [21JY]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 3017), H2844 [22AP]
———provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program (see H.R. 1723), H4872 [24JN]
———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), H3274 [6MY]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 5000), H7499 [16NO]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H5921 [21JY]
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), H4872 [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 (see H.R. 5987), H6567 [30JY]
FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5650), H5302 [30JN]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H4023 (see H.R. 2324), H4084 [27MY]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H4215 [28MY]
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), H4975 (see H.R. 3077), H5203 [29JN]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6628 [10AU]
Gulf of Mexico: establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. 5631), H6284 [28JY]
———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), H6763 [15SE]
———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]
Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (see H.R. 5446), H4022 (see H.R. 5446), H4083 [27MY]
Health: provide for embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 873), H6683 [14SE]
———provide for embryonic stem cell research and direct NIH to issue guidelines for such research (see H.R. 872), H6683 [14SE]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6684 [14SE]
———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 1551), H6406 (see H.R. 1551), H6457 [29JY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H7454 [15NO]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3710), H6284 [28JY]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1024), H3745 [24MY]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H4975 (see H.R. 4596), H5204 [29JN]
———ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), H7397 [29SE]
Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), H7391 [29SE]
———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4780 [23JN]
Iran Sanctions Act: restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose participation in energy-related ventures, investments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), H6569 [30JY]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H3824 [25MY]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2845 [22AP]
Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 5655), H5677 [15JY]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7644 [29NO]
Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 1409), H4506 [15JN]
Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H5546 [13JY]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5471), H5618 [14JY]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6880 [22SE]
Medicare: improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 2002), H5920 [21JY] (see H.R. 5597), H6284 [28JY]
———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 1708), H4779 [23JN]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H4678 [22JN]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H4678 [22JN]
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), H3274 [6MY]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H6990 [23SE]
Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), H6405 (see H. Res. 1571), H6457 [29JY]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765), H8520 [15DE]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (see H.R. 5481), H4246 [8JN]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), H7394 [29SE]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), H4216 [28MY]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3312 [11MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off of Florida (see H.R. 5358), H4780 [23JN]
Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6682 [14SE]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1734), H7855 [1DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (see H.R. 5395), H4023 (see H.R. 5395), H4085 [27MY]
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]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H3483 [13MY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H4507 [15JN]
Public Health Service Act: amend relative to eating disorders (see H.R. 1193), H4677 [22JN]
Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1925), H4974 (see H.R. 1925), H5203 [29JN]
Radio: provide parity in performance rights to artists for use of their sound recordings (see H.R. 848), H4677 [22JN]
Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust ineligible to contract with any governmental agency for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see H.R. 6347), H7392 [29SE]
Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), H3484 [13MY]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H4872 [24JN]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H4636 [17JN]
Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance coverage for certain indirect investors caught in Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), H4425 [14JN]
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: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H4974 (see H.R. 1067), H5203 [29JN]
———oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), H6164 [27JY]
———reject severe changes and make common-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see H. Res. 1077), H3080 [29AP]
———remove limitations on Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits for persons in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 2209), H3824 [25MY]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H4872 [24JN]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H6164 [27JY]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1203), H6880 [22SE]
———eligibility of energy efficiency property for energy credit (see H.R. 2016), H6283 [28JY]
———encourage investments in infrastructure (see H.R. 6181), H6879 [22SE]
———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H4872 [24JN]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H5503 [1JY]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H6284 [28JY]
———impose a tax on certain securities transactions to fund job creation and deficit reduction (see H.R. 4191), H3014 [28AP]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H6683 [14SE]
———permit issuance of tax-exempt bonds for financing clean energy improvements under State and local property assessed clean energy programs (see H.R. 4155), H6406 (see H.R. 4155), H6458 [29JY]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H4636 [17JN]
———provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power (see H.R. 4149), H6284 [28JY]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H6990 [23SE]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H4677 [22JN]
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: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H4872 [24JN]
———prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H5503 [1JY]
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), H6991 [23SE]
Wildlife: ban importation and interstate commerce of pythons (see H.R. 2811), H4425 [14JN]
———prevent introduction and establishment of nonnative invasive wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal health (see H.R. 669), H4425 [14JN]
World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 333), H7855 [1DE]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]
———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 4237), H7396 [29SE]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5819 [20JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regulation of any expenditure in connection to an election (see H.J. Res. 98), H7394 [29SE]
Health: allow the resell or transfer of covered outpatient drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in connection with medication regimen adherence services being provided by a licensed health care professional (see H.R. 6176), H6879 [22SE]
SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), H5984 [22JY]
Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 5834), H5984 [22JY]
Certificates of election
House of Representatives, H2594 [15AP]
Oaths of office
House of Representatives, H2594, H2638 [15AP]
Remarks
Armed Forces: tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 1516), H5755 [20JY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (H.R. 5156), H6179, H6180 [28JY]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3240 [6MY]
———permit homeowners who have lost appliances or suffered home damage in federally declared disaster areas to be eligible for the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, H3240 [6MY]
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), H6688 [15SE]
Economy: importance of job creation, H6168 [28JY]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8523, H8567 [16DE]
Financial institutions: improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), H2941 [28AP]
Grossman, Tracey: Anti-Defamation League Daniel Ginsberg Award recipient, E830
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H8021 [2DE]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H2594 [15AP]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4851 [24JN]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), motion to instruct conferees, H2810 [22AP]
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H2810 [22AP], H4851 [24JN]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2772 [21AP]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3857 [26MY]
Labor unions: anniversary of United Association Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local 638, E722
Margate, FL: anniversary of St. Vincent's Catholic Church, E1587
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H3754 [25MY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1261), H3343
Oil Pollution Act: increase limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill, H3548 [19MY]
Palm Beach County, FL: tribute to Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, E1593
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1299), H3289, H3290 [11MY]
Senior citizens: protect economic interests, H3848 [26MY]
Social Security: privatization proposals, H5731 [20JY]
Spirit of Women (organization): tribute to HeartCaring Meeting, E758
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H3754 [25MY]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H4914 [29JN]
———extend estate tax relief, H8523 [16DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8523, H8567 [16DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8523, H8567 [16DE]
———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3773), H8021 [2DE]
Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (H. Res. 1094), H3290, H3291, H3292 [11MY]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H8021 [2DE]
Votes: position on missed, H8146
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (H. Res. 1516), H5755 [20JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2796 [21AP]
Tribute, H2594 [15AP]
Tributes
Davidson, Marna S., E1117
Gold, Roy, E652
Kalish, Murray, E2026
Kaplan, Theodore, E852
Pumilia, Frank, E763
Weisman, Bob, E1608
White, Raymond T. and Roberta, E2050