FARR, SAM (a Representative from California)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 6045), H6684 [14SE]
———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H2642 [15AP]
Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle (see H.R. 4356), H388 [26JA]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5712 [19JY]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 248), H1221 [9MR]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2505 [13AP]
———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Senate) hearing and testimony on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy as an important step in permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), H647 [22FE]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6764 [15SE]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3272 [6MY]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2460 [25MR]
Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. Res. 1298), H2843 [22AP]
———require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 5107), H7397 [29SE]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see H. Res. 1314), H3078 [29AP]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H8031 [2DE]
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]
Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), H7454 [15NO]
Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and health care providers to donate prescription medications to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), H3078 [29AP]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H756 [23FE]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4507 [15JN]
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]
Colleges and universities: create jobs through the hiring of new faculty and counselors at community colleges (see H.R. 4196), H41 [12JA]
Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1267), H6407 (see H. Res. 1267), H6458 [29JY]
———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), H2459 [25MR]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 5561), H4975 (see H.R. 5561), H5204 [29JN]
———establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 5309), H3483 [13MY]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4247 [8JN]
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), H3312 [11MY]
Courts: provide for deferred sentencing and the possibility of dismissal for drug offenders (see H.R. 6059), H6570 [30JY]
Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H2877 [26AP]
———require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. 4538), H473 [2FE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide accountability for criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4567), H471 [2FE]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3542 [18MY]
Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. 1684), H8264 [8DE]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H934 [25FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: make grants for the prevention of animal cruelty to States that have prohibited the devocalization of cats and dogs for purposes of convenience (see H.R. 5422), H5986 [22JY]
———provide commodity assistance to States participating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4638), H3658 [19MY]
———provide for resolution of certain discrimination claims by women farmers and reform loan system in order to end gender discrimination (see H.R. 4264), H2800 [21AP]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H6043 [26JY]
———study and report on access by blind consumers to certain electronic devices, establish minimum nonvisual access standards for such devices, and establish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of Defense: require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H141 [13JA]
Dept. of Education: make grants to local educational agencies to carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 4833), H1358 [11MR]
Dept. of HHS: enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H472 [2FE]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H6804 [16SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2579 [14AP]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H4872 [24JN]
Dept. of Justice: fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see H.R. 3695), H194 [19JA]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see H.R. 4491), H326 [21JA]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H3200 [5MY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H2261 [23MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: anniversary of Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (see H. Res. 967), H267 [20JA]
———establish a fund from the sale of Troubled Asset Relief Program assets to assist local governments recoup losses incurred from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. 5125), H3014 [28AP]
———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]
———provide a receipt to each taxpayer who files a Federal income tax return (see H.R. 6458), H7644 [29NO]
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), H7548 [17NO]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3484 [13MY]
Diseases: reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H5712 [19JY]
———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H5676 [15JY]
Drugs: provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), H7397 [29SE]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), H8353 [14DE]
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), H1657 [18MR]
Endangered species: support international tiger conservation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia (see H. Res. 1722), H8264 [8DE]
English language: require accreditation of training programs (see H.R. 2361), H7499 [16NO]
EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H5503 [1JY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions for direct care workers and improve systems for collection and reporting of data on the direct care workforce (see H.R. 5902), H6282 [28JY]
Families and domestic relations: require restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), H934 [25FE]
FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal (see H.R. 5020), H2578 [14AP]
FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), H2460 [25MR]
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), H6881 [22SE]
Federal employees: express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2319 [24MR]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3339), H3274 [6MY]
Firearms: prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 4298), H472 [2FE]
———restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), H5712 [19JY]
Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 4488), H325 [21JA]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H2937 [27AP]
Foreign aid: coordinate all health-related assistance, assist developing countries in improving delivery of health services, and assist developing countries in strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see H.R. 4933), H3441 [12MY]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H1656 [18MR]
———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), H4247 [8JN]
Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Program as it applies to units derived from public domain by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (see H.R. 4888), H3824 [25MY]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H5303 [30JN]
Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), H5675 [15JY]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to independent, peer-reviewed scientific data and information to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), H7454 [15NO]
———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), H6882 [22SE]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H7454 [15NO]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H473 [2FE]
Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 5643), H6628 [10AU]
Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H5676 [15JY]
———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H1104 [3MR]
———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 1671), H2642 [15AP]
Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. 4757), H2800 [21AP]
Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), H3440 [12MY]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3441 [12MY]
Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), H6804 [16SE]
House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 5596), H4871 [24JN]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H603 [4FE]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H834 [24FE]
Immigration: protect children affected by certain immigration laws (see H.R. 3531), H3124 [4MY]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), H7395 [29SE]
IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), H7156 (see H.R. 6128), H7213 [28SE]
Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see H. Res. 997), H328 [21JA]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), H5986 [22JY]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H194 [19JA]
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]
———recognize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep and its importance to marine research, ocean science, and future human exploration (see H. Res. 1027), H326 [21JA]
Medicaid: apply an enhanced Federal matching rate for children if certain conditions are met (see H.R. 2859), H1028 [2MR]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6880 [22SE]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H2502 [13AP]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1519 [16MR]
———provide for additional opportunities to enroll under part B (see H.R. 5588), H5921 [21JY]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
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), H4975 (see H.R. 5044), H5204 [29JN]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1818 [20MR]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2877 [26AP]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H7398 [29SE]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H1028 [2MR]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1221 [9MR]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1221 [9MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H5503 [1JY]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3125 [4MY]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2801 [21AP]
National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Month: designate (see H. Res. 536), H3703 [20MY]
National Infant Mortality Awareness Month (see H. Res. 1452), H4678 [22JN]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H267 [20JA]
National Medal of Technology and Innovation: tribute to recipients (see H. Res. 935), H603 [4FE]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), H5921 [21JY]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7156 (see H. Res. 1600), H7214 [28SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H2936 [27AP]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1397 [12MR]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H7155 (see H.R. 4959), H7213 [28SE]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H6628 [10AU]
NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women's Health (see H. Res. 1750), H8030 [2DE]
Northern Mariana Islands: encourage students to become civically engaged through local and Federal government fellowships (see H.R. 4339), H6990 [23SE]
Ocean Watch (vessel): tribute to crew for voyage around North and South America and recognize importance of ocean and coastal conservation (see H. Res. 1519), H5617 [14JY]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3745 [24MY]
Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), H8353 [14DE]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
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), H5618 [14JY]
Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities (see H.R. 6295), H7391 [29SE]
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]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3745 [24MY]
Presidential Commission on Women: establish (see H.R. 1887), H3202 [5MY]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H3080 [29AP]
Public utilities: establish an energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas distributors (see H.R. 889), H2642 [15AP]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H648 [22FE]
Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), H7398 [29SE]
Rehabilitation Act: provide a technical adjustment to funding for independent living centers (see H.R. 5610), H4904 [28JN]
Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 2766), H7644 [29NO]
Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H4678 [22JN]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), H4873 [24JN]
San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 1760), H8353 [14DE]
SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), H3745 [24MY]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1018), H193 [19JA]
Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 6283), H7499 [16NO]
———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6437), H7644 [29NO]
———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), H5545 [13JY]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H6571 [30JY]
Taxation: allow a credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H2697 [20AP]
———deny a deduction for removal costs and damages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), H7397 [29SE]
———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see H.R. 5475), H4214 [28MY]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H3079 [29AP]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
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]
Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5450), H4022 (see H.R. 5450), H4084 [27MY]
Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: designate (see H.R. 6237), H7154 (see H.R. 6237), H7211 [28SE]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 1443), H7453 [15NO]
———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]
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]
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), H756 [23FE]
University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), H1324 [10MR]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H3824 [25MY]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]
Wildlife: ban importation and interstate commerce of pythons (see H.R. 2811), H194 [19JA]
Women: protect breastfeeding by new mothers, provide performance standards for breast pumps, and provide tax incentives to encourage breastfeeding (see H.R. 2819), H140 [13JA]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
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), H1518 [16MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4021 (see H.R. 5434), H4083 [27MY]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6763 [15SE]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. 4676), H832 [24FE]
Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of those who served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), H3744 [24MY]
Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize contributions of James Martin Center to combat nuclear weapons proliferation by training nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information (see H. Res. 1358), H3483 [13MY]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3201 [5MY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H8035 [7DE]
Letters
Tribute to John P. Murtha: Dept. of Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Manpower Data Center, H809 [24FE]
———Leonard A. Ferrari, Naval Postgraduate School, H809 [24FE]
Remarks
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1275 [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, H8407
Budget: deficit, H3757 [25MY], H8571 [16DE]
———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), H1827 [21MR]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), H7806 [1DE]
Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (H.R. 2480), E1488
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8232 [8DE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. 5566), E1389
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), E996
Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6540 [30JY], E1545
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 5213), H4583 [16JN]
Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), Senate amendments, H8889
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6223 [28JY]
District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (H.R. 4195), H6827 [22SE]
Earth Day: observance, H2806 [22AP]
Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E179
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8571 [16DE]
FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food, H8889
Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (H.R. 81), Senate amendment, H8792
Florida: impact of Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico on travel and tourism, H4443 [15JN]
Gard, Robert G., Jr.: Monterey Institute of International Studies Philanthropist of the Year award recipient, E2138
Gulf of Mexico: clean up oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, H4263, H4265 [9JN]
———impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H4583 [16JN]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1827 [21MR]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8232 [8DE]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, E1910
Marine mammals: establish a research program to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter (H.R. 556), E1699
Medicare: extension of work geographic adjustment floor, H8271 [9DE]
———reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H8271 [9DE]
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), E2156
Monterey Bay, CA: anniversary of Federico's Drive In Shoe Service, E1065
NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 242), H4545
National Day of Silence: observance, H2702 [21AP]
National Oceans Commission: implement recommendations, H5727 [20JY]
Native Daughters of the Golden West (organization): anniversary of San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179, E115
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), H1680 [19MR]
Oceans: impact of ocean acidification, H2806 [22AP]
Power resources: national energy policy, H4583 [16JN]
Ramsey, Bill: Grower-Shipper Association of Central California E.E. ``Gene'' Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1208
Rose, Cristina: Coro (organization) Southern California Crystal Eagle Award recipient, E898
Salinas, CA: anniversary of California Rodeo Salinas, E1334
Salud Para La Gente (organization): anniversary, E1912
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8407
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 4530), H2702 [21AP]
Sea Otter Awareness Week: observance, E1699
Seaside, CA: anniversary of Monterey Bay Blues Festival, E617
———renaming of street as ``Obama Way'' in recognition of election of President Obama, E1627
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8571 [16DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8571 [16DE]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (H.R. 4994), Senate amendments, H8271 [9DE]
Tebo, Agnes: Monterey County, CA, NAACP President's Award recipient, E251
Votes: position on missed, H3596
Wall, Janet: Monterey Institute of International Studies Philanthropist of the Year award recipient, E2138
World Ocean Day: observance (H. Res. 1330), H4263, H4265 [9JN]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H831 [24FE]
Statements
Tribute to Edna Merle Wilkinson, E895
Tributes
Ashlock, Vincent W., E2139
Campos, Tony, E2122
Church, Dianne, E1988
Coniglio, Philip M., Sr., E2140
Devlin, Dan and Dee, E882
Dunham, Darlene, E2184
Fischer, John, E1732
Garza, Richard, E1263
Girvetz, Carol Hartunian, E1440
Hill, Curtis J., E2019
Hyer, Julie, E971
Isakson, Barco, E1644
Javier, Conrado, Jr., E2237
Lawitzke, Dick B. (Coach), E2141
Lee, Roger, E1388
Loe, Pat, E2121
McClair, Lancelot, E2037
Medina, Terry, E1
Monaco, Reb, E2066
Murtha, John P., H808 [24FE]
Norton, Martha L. McGinnis Cameron, E181
O'Connor, Lauren, E290
Whitley, Bob, E1800
Wilkinson, Edna Merle, E895