DIAZ-BALART, LINCOLN (a Representative from Florida)
Amendments
Arizona: resolve water rights claims of the White Mountain Apache Tribe (H.R. 1065), consideration (H. Res. 1017), H210 [20JA]
Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. 3342), consideration (H. Res. 1017), H210 [20JA]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), consideration (H. Res. 1742), H7772 [1DE]
Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement (H.R. 3254), consideration (H. Res. 1017), H210 [20JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1640), H6891 [23SE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consideration (H. Res. 1569), H6296 [29JY]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7227 [29SE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1674), H7227 [29SE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7227 [29SE]
Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. Res. 1305), H3026 [29AP]
Taxation: provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), consideration (H. Res. 1205), H2226 [23MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3441 [12MY]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H603 [4FE]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
Armed Forces: authorize reimbursement of mental health counselors under TRICARE (see H.R. 3839), H4975 (see H.R. 3839), H5204 [29JN]
———enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), H648 [22FE]
———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), H423 [27JA]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
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]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H3871 [26MY]
Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential election and express support for the Belarusian people's desire for democratic government that respects human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), H8520 [15DE]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H8031 [2DE]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (see H. Res. 1144), H1220 [9MR]
Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1267), H5819 [20JY]
———reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), H4677 [22JN]
———recognize as an ally in the fight against extremism and drug trafficking and the benefits of passing a U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (see H. Res. 937), H3745 [24MY]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H2461 [25MR]
Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H6573 [30JY]
Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who contribute to Cuba's development of petroleum resources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such development (see H.R. 5620), H4905 [28JN]
———recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), H1358 [11MR]
Cuban Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1774), H8598 [16DE]
Dept. of HHS: make grants to eligible States to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see H.R. 2730), H266 [20JA]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1324 [10MR]
Dept. of the Interior: reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 3742), H5676 [15JY]
———reform the Minerals Management Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), H5504 [1JY]
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), H1104 [3MR]
Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7644 [29NO]
Diseases: improve quality of cancer care and quality of life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), H4635 [17JN]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H6406 (see H.R. 5162), H6458 [29JY]
Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), H3124 [4MY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1585), H40 [12JA]
European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic relations and dialogue between Congress and the European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), H4215 [28MY]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution and citation of scientific research in connection with foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), H3311 [11MY]
Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H2844 [22AP]
Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Haiti: establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. 4952), H2457 [25MR]
Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (see H.R. 5446), H4022 (see H.R. 5446), H4083 [27MY]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
Higher Education Act: expand teacher loan forgiveness (see H.R. 13), H266 [20JA]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1691), H7395 [29SE]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 6497), H8089 [7DE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3578), H266 [20JA]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H601 [4FE]
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), H7156 (see H. Res. 1431), H7213 [28SE]
Israel: 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), H3080 [29AP]
Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 5655), H5303 [30JN]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8264 [8DE]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H603 [4FE]
Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 4796), H3870 [26MY]
———recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2425), H1169 [4MR]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), H6405 (see H. Res. 1571), H6457 [29JY]
NASA: reauthorize manned space flight activities (see H.R. 4804), H1657 [18MR]
National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 2256), H5303 [30JN]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2800 [21AP]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1441 [15MR]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3203 [5MY]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), H3744 [24MY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H5504 [1JY]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7757 [30NO]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H4873 [24JN]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7499 [16NO]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H424 [27JA]
Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3823 [25MY]
Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), H3484 [13MY]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 291), H4974 (see H. Con. Res. 291), H5203 [29JN]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5677 [15JY]
Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H6043 [26JY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H2799 [21AP]
Taxation: establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5915), H6283 [28JY]
———exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from the individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5529), H4780 [23JN]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H1168 [4MR]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H5676 [15JY]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H6283 [28JY]
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), H4678 [22JN]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5712 [19JY]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
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), H7644 [29NO]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H3202 [5MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and historical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), H2936 [27AP]
Explanations
Previous Question Vote—What It Really Means, H210 [20JA], H2226 [23MR], H3026 [29AP], H6297 [29JY], H6891 [23SE], H7227 [29SE], H7772 [1DE]
Letters
Call for release of Cuban political prisoners: Blanca R. Castanon and Yolanda Huerga, Ladies in White (organization), H2926 [27AP]
Lists
Ladies in White (organization) members, H2926 [27AP]
Motions
House of Representatives: adjournment, H7226 [29SE]
Remarks
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H694 [23FE]
Appropriations: legislative process, H6291 [29JY]
Arizona: resolve water rights claims of the White Mountain Apache Tribe (H.R. 1065), consideration (H. Res. 1017), H207, H208, H209 [20JA]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), consideration (H. Res. 1146), H1246, H1248 [10MR]
———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, H3879 [27MY], H8384, H8386, H8387 [15DE], E989
Budget: deficit, H2221 [23MR], H6295 [29JY]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1835 [21MR]
Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. 3342), consideration (H. Res. 1017), H207, H208, H209 [20JA]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), consideration (H. Res. 1742), H7771 [1DE]
Community of Democracies (organization): support for pro-democracy movement in Cuba, H1415 [15MR]
———tribute (H. Res. 1143), H3419 [12MY]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1756), H8217 [8DE]
Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H664 [23FE], H1415 [15MR], H2251, H2253, H2254 [23MR], H2926 [27AP], H4304 [9JN], H5552 [14JY], H5731, H5740 [20JY], H7485 [16NO]
———democracy efforts, H2251, H2253, H2254 [23MR]
———human rights violations, H2251, H2253, H2254 [23MR]
———insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before increasing U.S. trade and tourism, H7485 [16NO]
———remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (H.R. 4645), H2251 [23MR]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1371
———support reunification agreement, E1371
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), E989
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), consideration (H. Res. 1404), H3877, H3879, H3884 [27MY]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3354 [12MY]
Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement (H.R. 3254), consideration (H. Res. 1017), H207, H208, H209 [20JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1640), H6887, H6888, H6890 [23SE]
———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6225), H7225 [29SE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), consideration (H. Res. 1559), H6209 [28JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consideration (H. Res. 1569), H6291, H6295 [29JY]
Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), H1244 [10MR]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration (H. Res. 1344), H3348, H3349, H3354 [12MY]
Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E208
Federal employees: reduce number of civil service positions within the executive branch (H.R. 5348), H6888, H6890 [23SE]
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), consideration (H. Res. 1517), H5623 [15JY]
———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, H5623 [15JY]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7220, H7225, H7227 [29SE]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (H.R. 4640), H7771 [1DE]
GSA: provide for the training of Federal building personnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such buildings (S. 3250), H7827 [1DE]
Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 2314), consideration (H. Res. 1083), H694 [23FE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1662 [19MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1835 [21MR]
Hialeah, FL: observance of Comcast Cares Day, E622
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7485 [16NO], H8111 [8DE]
———require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (H. Res. 847), H209 [20JA]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1559), H6209 [28JY]
———allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1752), H8111 [8DE]
———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1752), H8111 [8DE]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8217 [8DE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1674), H7220, H7225, H7227 [29SE]
Miami Dade College: anniversary (H. Res. 1571), H6641
Morocco: support establishment of the Western Sahara as an autonomous community under Moroccan sovereignty, H8071 [7DE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7220, H7225, H7227 [29SE]
NOAA: establish education and watershed programs which advance environmental literacy, including preparedness and adaptability for impacts of climate change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), consideration (H. Res. 1192), H1662, H1665 [19MR]
Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (H.R. 5395), E1258
Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), consideration (H. Res. 1192), H1662, H1665 [19MR]
Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. Res. 1305), H3020, H3025 [29AP]
Rechtien International Trucks, Inc.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E343
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1764), H8384, H8386, H8387 [15DE]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations, H6887 [23SE]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (H. Con. Res. 266), H6085 [27JY]
———tribute to efforts to assist with cleanup in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, E1289
Taxation: provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), consideration (H. Res. 1205), H2220, H2221, H2225 [23MR]
———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, H2225 [23MR]
———terminate advance payment of the earned income tax credit (H.R. 5885), H6295 [29JY]
United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and historical ties with the U.S. (H. Res. 1303), H3417 [12MY]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1439 [15MR], H2933 [27AP], H3121 [4MY], H3733 [24MY], H4327 [9JN], H6038 [26JY], H7431 [15NO], H7641 [29NO], H8085 [7DE], H8351 [14DE]
Tribute, H7767 [1DE], H8110 [8DE], H8334 [14DE]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S8390 [2DE]
Resolutions by organizations
Cuba's pro-democracy movement: Community of Democracies (organization), H3420 [12MY]
Tributes
Calderon, Rodrigo N., H3176 [5MY]
Cifuentes, Leopoldo, H7626 [29NO]
Mayer, Bob, H4733 [23JN]
McCartin, Muftiah, H3350, H3354 [12MY]
Sotorrio, Ana M., E1324
Wittels, Garrett, E1055