DIAZ-BALART, MARIO (a Representative from Florida)
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), H3658 [19MY]
———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), H3202 [5MY]
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]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
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), H4678 [22JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), H2799 [21AP]
———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), H2799 [21AP]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4975 (see H. Res. 1462), H5204 [29JN]
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]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3871 [26MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
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]
Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6803 [16SE]
Dept. of Education: establish Volunteer Teacher Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2624), H140 [13JA]
Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), H6881 [22SE]
Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), H7499 [16NO]
Dept. of the Interior: reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 3697), H7548 [17NO]
———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), H1518 [16MR]
Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7644 [29NO]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H6042 [26JY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H6573 [30JY]
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 (see H.R. 4783), H1219 [9MR]
European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic relations and dialogue between Congress and the European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), H4215 [28MY]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H7396 [29SE]
FEMA: tribute to organizations comprising the National Urban Search and Rescue System for determination and work as first responders to disasters and other incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see H. Res. 1076), H602 [4FE]
Fish and fishing: prohibit trade in billfish (see H.R. 5804), H5919 [21JY]
Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relationship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), H7398 [29SE]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H7156 (see H. Res. 1617), H7214 [28SE]
Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Houston, TX, to the Military Museum of Texas (see H.R. 6510), H8286 [9DE]
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3871 [26MY]
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), H1657 [18MR]
Higher Education Act: expand teacher loan forgiveness (see H.R. 13), H140 [13JA]
Iran: call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following disputed Presidential election (see H. Res. 992), H3542 [18MY]
———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), H5986 [22JY]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2503 [13AP]
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]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H141 [13JA]
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]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H328 [21JA]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3203 [5MY]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6164 [27JY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6164 [27JY]
Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. trade relations in Asia and with key partners like the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see H. Res. 1124), H1105 [3MR]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3442 [12MY]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1734), H8353 [14DE]
Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3823 [25MY]
Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. 1366), H3871 [26MY]
Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), H3484 [13MY]
SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), H1324 [10MR]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H5986 [22JY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3542 [18MY]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H266 [20JA]
———allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (see H.R. 4132), H2642 [15AP]
———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H1169 [4MR]
———establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5915), H6574 [30JY]
———exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from the individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5529), H4780 [23JN]
———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1346), H3442 [12MY]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H972 [26FE]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H2877 [26AP]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H4677 [22JN]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 3595), H2460 [25MR]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H327 [21JA]
———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H4425 [14JN]
Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H5503 [1JY]
Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see H.R. 2135), H140 [13JA]
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]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1691), H7395 [29SE]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), H3744 [24MY]
Taxation: provide individuals a deduction for commuting expenses (see H.R. 4964), H2457 [25MR]
Remarks
Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD: designate (H.R. 5651), H6715 [15SE]
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, E1007
Budget: deficit, H4960, H4962 [29JN]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1909
———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), H1847 [21MR]
Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jackson, MS: designate (H.R. 3562), Senate amendments, H6717 [15SE]
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (H. Res. 1465), H4712 [23JN]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote, E1525
Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of certain permits (H.R. 6184), H7824 [1DE]
———provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (H.R. 5282), H6713, H6714 [15SE]
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), H8218 [8DE]
Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H1566 [17MR], H2249, H2250, H2251, H2252, H2254 [23MR], H5552 [14JY]
———democracy efforts, H2249, H2250, H2251, H2252, H2254 [23MR]
———human rights violations, H2249, H2250, H2251, H2252, H2254 [23MR]
———recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba, H1566 [17MR]
———remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (H.R. 4645), H2251 [23MR]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1385
———support reunification agreement, E1385
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), E1007
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, H6082 [27JY]
FEMA: reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 1746), Senate amendment, H8815 [21DE]
Florida: tribute to American Red Cross South Florida Region chapter, E395
Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: designate (H.R. 5706), H6716 [15SE]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Houston, TX, to the Military Museum of Texas (H.R. 6510), H8326, H8327 [14DE]
———provide for the training of Federal building personnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such buildings (S. 3250), H7828 [1DE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1462 [16MR], H1909
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1847 [21MR]
Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (H. Res. 1583), H6720 [15SE]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8218 [8DE]
James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner Federal Building, Jackson, MS: designate (H.R. 3562), H2235, H2237 [23MR]
John C. Godbold Federal Building, Atlanta, GA: designate (H.R. 4275), H2516 [14AP]
National Waterways Conference (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1639), H7091 [28SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H4960 [29JN]
Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: designate (H.R. 5591), H7093 [28SE]
Republican Party: national agenda, H4960, H4962 [29JN]
Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: designate (H.R. 5773), H6718 [15SE]
Smith, Maria Costa: Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E494
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1828
Venezuela: independence anniversary, E1259
Votes: position on missed, H1336
Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (H.R. 4387), H7093 [28SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1593 [17MR]
Tributes
Alexander, Ivonne, E507
Andrade, Fabio, E1489
Bermudez, Don E. (Eucario), E1489
Borek, Martina (Teena), E505
Botero, Alvaro, E1493
Ivory, Andrea, E500
Jacobs, Jeanne, E499
Jaramillo, Carmenza, E491
Jones, Lois, E501
Levan, Susie, E484
Massa, Sergio, E1860
Messiah, Sarah, E481
Ortega, William, H4949 [29JN]
Pagan, Hector E., E1636
Quinones, Zoila A., E1851
Regueiro, Maria C. Andreu, E500
Richardson, Walter T., E260
Said-Jinete, Jeanette, E503
Sotorrio, Ana M., E1490
Thomas, Fred, E257
Tribin, Ricardo, E1494
Wallace, Otis T., E266