DOYLE, MICHAEL F. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Appointments

John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5618 [14JY]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H5547 [13JY]

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. 6520), H8520 [15DE]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H6763 [15SE]

———require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat and chemical and biological injuries (see H.R. 4269), H6804 [16SE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]

———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 283), H4022 (see H. Con. Res. 283), H4084 [27MY]

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]

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), H5304 [30JN]

———require air carriers to refund baggage fees if such baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, and require air carriers and ticket agents to include the cost of checked baggage when quoting an airfare (see H.R. 5384), H3822 [25MY]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 5043), H7499 [16NO]

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6574 [30JY]

Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office, Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), H422 [27JA]

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), H194 [19JA]

Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H1221 [9MR]

Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women (see H. Res. 1224), H4247 [8JN]

Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H5677 [15JY]

Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities (see H.R. 6153), H7454 [15NO]

Courts: deter and establish limited immunity against ``strategic lawsuits against public participation'' (SLAPPs) to protect free speech and petition activity (see H.R. 4364), H6573 [30JY]

———strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 610), H6683 [14SE]

Credit: prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see H.R. 3149), H7155 (see H.R. 3149), H7213 [28SE]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4780 [23JN]

———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H5921 [21JY]

Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H6043 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a weekend and holiday feeding program to provide nutritious food to at-risk school children on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 5012), H5819 [20JY]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize a price analysis adjustment for propane (see H.R. 3716), H5546 [13JY]

Dept. of Defense: phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4650), H3658 [19MY]

Dept. of Education: award grants to local educational agencies to improve college enrollment (see H.R. 2579), H7396 [29SE]

Dept. of Energy: determine whether there are systemic impediments to carrying out certain weatherization programs (see H.R. 6101), H6684 [14SE]

———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H3014 [28AP]

Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H6683 [14SE]

———develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and early childhood education programs, and establish school-based food allergy management grants (see H.R. 1378), H602 [4FE]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H7615 [18NO]

———publish physical activity guidelines for the general public (see H.R. 3851), H6881 [22SE]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H3703 [20MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish national emergency centers on military installations (see H.R. 645), H4677 [22JN]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H1324 [10MR]

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), H7155 (see H.R. 2159), H7213 [28SE]

———establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H7499 [16NO]

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), H1359 [11MR]

———expand the Safe Routes to School Program to high schools (see H.R. 4021), H1359 [11MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: approve certain education programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3813), H7396 [29SE]

———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7396 [29SE]

———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7156 (see H.R. 5928), H7213 [28SE]

———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7156 (see H.R. 5549), H7213 [28SE]

———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), H1324 [10MR]

Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H7499 [16NO]

———protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H3483 [13MY]

———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H5547 [13JY]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1140), H1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1155), H1323 [10MR]

———establish research advisory committee and provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5354), H3701 [20MY]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H5503 [1JY]

———identify causes and cure, expand data collection, and study access to and quality of care for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see H.R. 930), H2642 [15AP]

———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H1167 [4MR]

———recognize affects of colon cancer on women, and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see H. Res. 1053), H1359 [11MR]

———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H2642 [15AP]

E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see H. Res. 1494), H6574 [30JY]

Education: award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and increase global competitiveness (see H.R. 5477), H7397 [29SE]

Employment: 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), H2505 [13AP]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2579 [14AP]

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: clarify eligibility requirements relative to railroad hours of service employees (see H.R. 5944), H6764 [15SE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H6683 [14SE]

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), H6684 [14SE]

Federal-State relations: create a loan program to provide funds to State special purpose vehicles for use in collateral support programs and loan participation programs to benefit qualified manufacturers (see H.R. 4629), H646 [22FE]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H2504 [13AP]

———require the owner or lawful possessor of a firearm to report its theft or loss (see H.R. 5736), H5617 [14JY]

Flag—U.S.: prohibit importation of foreign-made U.S. flags (see H.R. 1082), H6880 [22SE]

Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H4247 [8JN]

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), H5546 [13JY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 252), H6805 [16SE]

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]

George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: designate (see H.R. 5605), H5504 [1JY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]

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), H3824 [25MY]

Health: authorize medical simulation enhancement programs (see H.R. 855), H2696 [20AP]

———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H2844 [22AP]

Homeless Assistance Act: provide education for homeless children and youths (see H.R. 5285), H6573 [30JY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2579 [14AP]

Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H7454 [15NO]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H1358 [11MR]

James M. ``Jimmy'' Stewart Post Office Building, Indiana, PA: designate (see H.R. 5606), H5504 [1JY]

Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1578), H6685 [14SE]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), H470 [2FE]

Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. Res. 1370), H5547 [13JY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H7155 (see H.R. 1625), H7212 [28SE]

———improve and protect rehabilitative and case management services to improve the health and welfare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see H.R. 4787), H6628 [10AU]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H4873 [24JN]

———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 1430), H2844 [22AP]

———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1519 [16MR]

———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]

Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2877 [26AP]

Michigan Technological University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1564), H6163 [27JY]

National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H328 [21JA]

National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]

National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H5504 [1JY]

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), H7156 (see H. Res. 1600), H7214 [28SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6805 [16SE]

National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]

National School Lunch Act: promote health and wellbeing of schoolchildren in the U.S. through effective local wellness policies (see H.R. 5090), H5547 [13JY]

National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H2937 [27AP]

National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H6574 [30JY]

News media: promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, research impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish a National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see H.R. 4925), H4247 [8JN]

NIH: establish Office of Mitochondrial Medicine (see H.R. 3502), H2642 [15AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H6683 [14SE]

Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 259), H7213 [28SE]

Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), H7453 [15NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]

———permit certain individuals losing their COBRA continuation coverage to have access to the high-risk health insurance pool program (see H.R. 5664), H5500 [1JY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4216 [28MY]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to women's volleyball team (see H. Res. 1015), H193 [19JA]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 6116), H6681 [14SE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3542 [18MY]

Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H2580 [14AP]

SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H3311 [11MY]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H6804 [16SE]

———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]

———require educational agencies participating in certain school lunch and child nutrition programs to require students to receive a certain amount of nutrition education per year (see H.R. 4958), H7548 [17NO]

Small business: clarify regulations relative to misrepresentation through the use of pass-through business (see H.R. 4420), H1028 [2MR]

Society for Neuroscience: commemorate annual meeting (see H. Res. 1482), H6805 [16SE]

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), H6685 [14SE]

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 credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see H.R. 1912), H648 [22FE]

———exclude from gross income discharges of student loans the repayment of which is income contingent or income based (see H.R. 2492), H6683 [14SE]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]

———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]

———modify credit for qualified fuel cell motor vehicles by maintaining level of credit for vehicles placed in service after 2009 and by allowing credit for certain off-highway vehicles (see H.R. 5174), H4597 [16JN]

———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H4905 [28JN]

———provide for an investment credit for biofuel facilities (see H.R. 5142), H3871 [26MY]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H7855 [1DE]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H5712 [19JY]

Telecommunications: provide vouchers for broadband service to students, increase access to advanced services for community colleges and head start programs, and establish discounted electronic books pilot program (see H.R. 4619), H2460 [25MR]

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), H833 [24FE]

Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]

U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5820 [20JY]

U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), H7454 [15NO]

Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6091), H6626 [10AU]

Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]

World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]

World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6283 [28JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Diseases: provide grants and assistance to improve services for individuals with autism and their families and expand the number of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education (see H.R. 5756), H5675 [15JY]

FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 6533), H8597 [16DE]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 5037), H2639 [15AP]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]

National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), H471 [2FE]

Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 5500), H4386 [10JN]

Cost Estimates

Training and Research for Autism Improvements Nationwide (TRAIN) Act (H.R. 5756): CBO, E1737 [23SE]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 6533, Local Community Radio Act, H8621 [17DE]

Remarks

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), H1861 [21MR]

Congress: results of congressional baseball game, H5222 [30JN]

———tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E843 [13MY]

Diseases: provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 2413), H2920 [27AP]

———provide grants and assistance to improve services for individuals with autism and their families and expand the number of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education (H.R. 5756), H6845 [22SE]

FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (H.R. 6533), H8619, H8621, H8622 [17DE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1861 [21MR]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1033), H2920 [27AP]

National Robotics Week: designate (H. Res. 1055), H1178 [9MR]

Power resources: support certain activities to advance technologies for safe and environmentally responsible exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas (H.R. 5716), E1391 [21JY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), E281 [2MR]

———permanently extend and modify credit for refined coal from steel industry fuel, E281 [2MR]

Telecommunications: require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (H.R. 3125), E553 [15AP]

Votes: position on missed, H5959 [22JY]

Water: reduce lead in drinking water (S. 3874), H8617, H8618, H8619 [17DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5981 [22JY], H8933 [21DE]

Tributes

Bryce, Edward, E675 [27AP]

Gettelfinger, Ronald A., H4742 [23JN]

Murtha, John P., H801 [24FE]