FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F.H. (a Delegate from American Samoa)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 879), H388 [26JA]
Armed Forces: 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), H2937 [27AP]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7213 [28SE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H423 [27JA]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H472 [2FE]
Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see H. Res. 1677), H7454 [15NO]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see H. Res. 1314), H3078 [29AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 243), H932 [25FE]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3541 [18MY]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H1818 [20MR]
Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see H.R. 6258), H7389 [29SE]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H7156 (see H.R. 5504), H7213 [28SE]
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]
———express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), H7154 (see H. Res. 1662), H7211 [28SE]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6763 [15SE]
Colleges and universities: create jobs through the hiring of new faculty and counselors at community colleges (see H.R. 4196), H266 [20JA]
Colombia: 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]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H1169 [4MR]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4247 [8JN]
———U.S. policy relative to certain endangered species at the Conference of the Parties (see H. Res. 1180), H1396 [12MR]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 22), H4331 [9JN]
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), H3312 [11MY]
Cousteau, Jacques-Yves: tribute (see H. Res. 518), H4247 [8JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3441 [12MY]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H5546 [13JY]
———require Bureau of Economic Analysis to publish certain economic data regarding territories and Freely Associated States (see H.R. 6015), H6568 [30JY]
Dept. of Education: establish grant programs to help pregnant and parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), H5304 [30JN]
Dept. of HHS: conduct programs to screen adolescents, and educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding disorders (see H.R. 4846), H1519 [16MR]
———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (see H.R. 3974), H6627 [10AU]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7500 [16NO]
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), H266 [20JA]
Dept. of State: authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3328), H4678 [22JN]
Dept. of the Interior: provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see H.R. 4347), H4215 [28MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H6683 [14SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H6684 [14SE]
Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7644 [29NO]
Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 1230), H5711 [19JY]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H6990 [23SE]
Education: provide financial assistance to local educational agencies that educate alien children admitted to the U.S. as citizens of one of the Freely Associated States (see H.R. 4695), H932 [25FE]
———strengthen communities through English literacy and civic education for new citizens (see H.R. 3249), H933 [25FE]
Endangered species: support international tiger conservation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia (see H. Res. 1722), H7548 [17NO]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H6406 (see H.R. 4116), H6458 [29JY]
FDA: require dentists to provide patients with a factsheet before performing any dental restoration work (see H.R. 4615), H602 [4FE]
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (see H. Res. 528), H6406 (see H. Res. 528), H6458 [29JY]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H4023 (see H.R. 4594), H4085 [27MY]
———recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H5504 [1JY]
International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1308), H3078 [29AP]
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), H5986 [22JY]
Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H388 [26JA]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3658 [19MY]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3871 [26MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), H4677 [22JN]
———commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (see H. Res. 1567), H6283 [28JY]
———condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. 1326), H3442 [12MY]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7644 [29NO]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H603 [4FE]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4023 (see H.J. Res. 86), H4085 [27MY]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), H7154 (see H.R. 6235), H7211 [28SE]
Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (see H. Res. 1102), H755 [23FE]
Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and marine and coastal resource management on Guam (see H.R. 4493), H326 [21JA]
Medicare: provide that hospitals located in territories are eligible for electronic health record incentive payments in the same manner as hospitals located in one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), H754 [23FE]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H427 [29JA]
———celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), H6805 [16SE]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H6764 [15SE]
Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (see H.R. 4036), H41 [12JA]
National American Indian Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3349), H4425 [14JN]
National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H472 [2FE]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6405 (see H. Res. 1576), H6457 [29JY]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3312 [11MY]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), H3744 [24MY]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H194 [19JA]
National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H471 [2FE]
National Minority Golf Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1486), H5504 [1JY]
Native Americans: improve prosecution of, and response to, crimes in Indian country (see H.R. 1924), H5819 [20JY]
NATO: tribute to NATO School (see H. Res. 527), H6406 (see H. Res. 527), H6458 [29JY]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5820 [20JY]
Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (see H. Res. 989), H3442 [12MY]
Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6682 [14SE]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H1104 [3MR]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H934 [25FE]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H3124 [4MY]
Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 311), H756 [23FE]
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), H5921 [21JY]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5618 [14JY]
Taxation: extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H6990 [23SE]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H327 [21JA]
———provide a credit against tax for expenses paid or incurred in non-clinical research for neglected diseases (see H.R. 3156), H387 [26JA]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H6164 [27JY]
Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating to elections (see H.R. 6381), H7393 [29SE]
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]
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]
Veterans: improve services for rural veterans (see H.R. 4028), H3441 [12MY]
Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), H7615 [18NO]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3275 [6MY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3824 [25MY]
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), H5712 [19JY]
Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971), H6456 [29JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for the furnishing of statues by U.S. territories for display in Statuary Hall (see H.R. 5711), H5545 [13JY]
Climate: support a legally binding global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide financial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see H. Res. 1552), H5985 [22JY]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a technological capability assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study on recovery of minerals from the seabed of the U.S. (see H.R. 4792), H1220 [9MR]
———ensure that the flags of the several States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories encircle the Washington Monument (see H.R. 5530), H4506 [15JN]
Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see H. Res. 1382), H3702 [20MY]
Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (see H.R. 6470), H7854 [1DE]
———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 1744), H7855 [1DE]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H3123 [4MY]
U.N.: promote respect for and full application of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see H. Res. 1551), H5985 [22JY]
Letters
Korean War anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4561 [16JN]
———Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H4561 [16JN]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4560 [16JN]
Settlement of Japanese child custody disputes involving Japanese and American citizens: Ichiro Fujisaki, Japanese Embassy, H7047 [28SE]
Remarks
Abandoned Infants Assistance Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), H8131
American Samoa: tribute to ``60 Minutes'' (television program) segment on high school football and the high percentage of Samoan players in college and the National Football League, H314 [21JA]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1281 [10MR]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (H. Res. 1385), H3781
Army: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 286), H4567, H4568
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3646, H3651 [19MY]
———observance (H. Res. 1316), H3777
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), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1845 [21MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for furnishing of statues by the District of Columbia for display in Statuary Hall (H.R. 5493), H8492, H8493, H8494 [15DE]
———provide for the furnishing of statues by U.S. territories for display in Statuary Hall, H8493, H8494 [15DE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), H8131
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), H8131
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), E2044
Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regulations to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain employees covered by the Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 1757), H8481, H8487 [15DE]
———approve regulations to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain employees covered by the Congressional Accountability Act (S. Con. Res. 77), H8487, H8492 [15DE]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8238
———provide funding for settlement of the Cobell class action lawsuit involving Federal management and accounting of individual Native American trust accounts, H7693
Cousteau, Jacques-Yves: tribute (H. Res. 518), H4226
Dept. of Agriculture: provide funding for settlement of claims by African-American farmers who suffered discrimination in the administration of farm credit and benefit programs, H7693
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), E986
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3225
Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (H. Res. 20), H8478, H8479, H8480 [15DE]
Dept. of the Interior: ensure that the flags of the several States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories encircle the Washington Monument (H.R. 5530), E1106
———extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 3940), Senate amendments, H7362 [29SE]
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), E1133
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a transition program for new veterans, improve disability claims system, reform pensions and medal programs, and modify adjudication of mental incompetence (H.R. 6132), H7016
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (S. 3447), H8465
———provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), H2732
Disasters: anniversary of earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa, E1861
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), Senate amendments, H7693
Education: tribute to special education teachers (H. Con. Res. 284), E1246
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), H8131
Federal employees: transition personnel in nonforeign areas eligible to receive cost-of-living allowance to locality pay, E986
Fish and fishing: authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector (S. 1609), H8304 [14DE]
———improve conservation of sharks (H.R. 81), Senate amendment, H8791
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), H711, H712, H721, H722, H726 [23FE]
———require a statewide vote of approval before instituting the change of Federal policy toward Native Hawaiians, H726 [23FE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1845 [21MR]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8238
India: tribute to delegation from state of Gujarat for trip to the District of Columbia to promote U.S.-India trade, E1597
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (H. Res. 1326), H7047 [28SE]
———encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II, E1456
Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (H. Res. 1382), H3712, H3714 [24MY]
Korean American Day: observance, E72
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (H.J. Res. 86), H4559, H4560, H4562, H4563 [16JN]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (H. Res. 1765), H8468 [15DE]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (H. Res. 1377), H8495, H8498 [15DE]
Minimum wage: adjust minimum wage schedule for American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands, H7362 [29SE]
Modi, Narendra: tribute to efforts to promote U.S.-India trade, E1989
Native Americans: authorize Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Coos, and Coquille, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw, Klamath, and Burns Paiute Tribes to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land (S. 1448), H8299
———authorize tribal water rights settlements, H7693
———modify certain Indian land leases in Washington (State) (S. 2906), H8299
———transfer certain land to the U.S. to be held in trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe (H.R. 1061), Senate amendments, H8301 [14DE]
Nazarbayev, Nursultan: recognize Kazakhstan President for organizing OSCE Astana Summit, E1968
Noble, Julia A.: University of California, Berkeley, English Dept., Departmental Citation Award recipient, E1144
Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (H. Res. 989), H4256
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: assuming of chairmanship by Kazakhstan, E102
———support and facilitate proposed summit, E102
Point of order, H4564 [16JN]
Territories: treat American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands as States for certain criminal justice programs (H.R. 3353), H8065
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (H. Res. 1321), E753
U.N.: promote respect for and full application of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (H. Res. 1551), E1406
Vietnam: U.S. policy, E1452
Vietnamese Conflict: provide for environmental cleanup and compensation of victims due to Agent Orange exposure, E1452
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H323 [21JA], H3199 [5MY]
Tributes
Gyalwang Drukpa, E1669
Jones, La'auli M.N., E1955
Kamilov, Abdulaziz, E73
Matsuda, Iwao, E736
Pandian, D.J., E1648
Philakone, Phiane, E680
Puri, Yuvraj, E2124
Rahall, Representative, H8304 [14DE]
Reeves, Paul A., E1956
Rhee, Jhoon, E1852
Tialavea, Samuel T., H43 [13JA]
Zhou Wenzhong, E145