FILNER, BOB (a Representative from California)
Addresses
Condemn Human Rights Violations, Release Political Prisoners, Support Democracy, Remove Terrorist Designation From Opposition Group, and Impose Sanctions To Deter Nuclear Program in Iran: by, E2082
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), H6570 [30JY]
———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H2697 [20AP]
Africa: acknowledge significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance (see H. Con. Res. 128), H2877 [26AP]
———commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]
African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. 1085), H647 [22FE]
———recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), H754 [23FE]
Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof (see H.R. 3721), H556 [3FE]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2877 [26AP]
American Pharmacy Educator Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H2319 [24MR]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend period for which certain nutrition assistance may be provided under the Food and Nutrition Act (see H.R. 5656), H5303 [30JN]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H6043 [26JY]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4597 [16JN]
Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H7155 (see H.R. 503), H7212 [28SE]
———require Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 4733), H3824 [25MY]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), H834 [24FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 39), H648 [22FE]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4051), H4905 [28JN]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 248), H1168 [4MR]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), H6043 [26JY]
———eliminate required reduction in the amount of combat-related special compensation for certain individuals whose disability is attributable to an injury for which the members were awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 4912), H4425 [14JN]
———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]
———extend time period for submission of retroactive stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), H4331 [9JN]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H3079 [29AP]
———honor service and sacrifice of Latino members (see H. Res. 1651), H6989 [23SE]
———increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation allowance, and other special and incentive pays (see H.R. 4440), H972 [26FE]
———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H2261 [23MR]
———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H4872 [24JN]
———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]
———reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members and their families and partners (see H.R. 840), H5676 [15JY]
———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), H756 [23FE]
Army: tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H3658 [19MY]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H2261 [23MR]
———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), H4425 [14JN]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H832 [24FE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H603 [4FE]
Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 80), H1324 [10MR]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6764 [15SE]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3442 [12MY]
Braden, Dallas: tribute (see H. Res. 1351), H3543 [18MY]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H327 [21JA]
Business and industry: require express authorization of a majority of shareholders of a public company for certain political expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), H1028 [2MR]
Buy American Act: amend certain waivers providing greater transparency for exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4553), H1169 [4MR]
———clarify applicability to products purchased for use of legislative branch (see H.R. 2039), H6683 [14SE]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (see H. Res. 1115), H933 [25FE]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H267 [20JA]
Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), H6284 [28JY]
Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC, and express condolences for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), H3541 [18MY]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H603 [4FE]
Children and youth: create and encourage the creation of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), H2877 [26AP]
———protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (see H.R. 4247), H140 [13JA]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H6573 [30JY]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6882 [22SE]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H3014 [28AP]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H2580 [14AP]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 5309), H3483 [13MY]
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), H3442 [12MY]
Courts: enhance retirement benefits of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2850), H7396 [29SE]
Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H3870 [26MY]
Crime: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 5662), H5618 [14JY]
———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]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H2697 [20AP]
———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), H5503 [1JY]
———increase amount of fruits and vegetables purchased for school breakfast and lunch programs (see H.R. 4333), H327 [21JA]
———provide commodity assistance to States participating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4638), H4425 [14JN]
———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: make grants to promote community greening initiatives (see H.R. 2222), H2877 [26AP]
———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: amend Homeowners Assistance Program to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 4324), H7397 [29SE]
———establish medical surveillance system identifying Armed Forces members exposed to chemical hazards from waste disposal in Iraq and Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic levels (see H.R. 4477), H1221 [9MR]
———phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4650), H754 [23FE]
———reduce discretionary overseas contingency operations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), H3745 [24MY]
Dept. of Education: allow State and local educational agencies and schools to make greater use of positive behavior supports and other early intervening services (see H.R. 2597), H387 [26JA]
———anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
———award grants to local educational agencies to improve college enrollment (see H.R. 2579), H5819 [20JY]
———create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in certain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), H6990 [23SE]
———provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 5929), H7397 [29SE]
———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 5843), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1322), H3871 [26MY]
———implement Clean Cities Program (see H.R. 3488), H1104 [3MR]
Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the information and skills needed to reduce teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), H6043 [26JY]
———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H4597 [16JN]
———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H472 [2FE]
———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), H5985 [22JY]
———establish a commission to construct a comprehensive national strategy on how to increase the affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of long-term care and community services (see H.R. 5187), H3077 [29AP]
———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2906), H4872 [24JN]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H6043 [26JY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1324 [10MR]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H5712 [19JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: make emergency preparedness planning and implementation grants to local educational agencies in areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), H2580 [14AP]
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), H1397 [12MR]
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), H3870 [26MY]
———authorize Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a public awareness campaign noting the link between dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. 5091), H6043 [26JY]
———establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H7499 [16NO]
Dept. of Labor: establish a safe patient handling and injury prevention standard to reduce injuries to patients, direct-care registered nurses, and other health care workers (see H.R. 2381), H3542 [18MY]
———establish wage theft prevention and community partnership grant program (see H.R. 6268), H8030 [2DE]
———suspend the statute of limitations for certain rights of action under the Fair Labor Standards Act during investigations (see H.R. 3303), H7757 [30NO]
Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H7454 [15NO]
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 Treasury: allow amounts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure (see H.R. 5510), H6990 [23SE]
———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]
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), H1026 [2MR]
———condition receipt of certain highway funding by States on the enactment and enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. 4891), H7454 [15NO]
———reauthorize and modify the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program (see H.R. 6299), H7615 [18NO]
———require that broadband conduit be installed as part of certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 2428), H6164 [27JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: approve certain education programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3813), H2642 [15AP]
———authorize individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs to receive work-study allowances for outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 4765), H1168 [4MR]
———ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments (see H.R. 5993), H6568 [30JY]
———establish public-private partnerships for the treatment and research of post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 5841), H6043 [26JY]
———extend authority for certain qualifying work-study activities for educational assistance programs (see H.R. 3484), H2319 [24MR]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H6683 [14SE]
———improve provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 6123), H7454 [15NO]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H6403 (see H.R. 5933), H6454 [29JY]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H6684 [14SE]
———provide for the tolling of the timing of review for appeals of final decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (see H.R. 5064), H2800 [21AP]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H3658 [19MY]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H5677 [15JY]
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 3101), H266 [20JA]
Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 3377), H5985 [22JY]
———ensure availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events (see H.R. 2555), H3014 [28AP]
Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 4404), H1028 [2MR]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H4974 (see H.R. 1079), H5203 [29JN]
———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H4677 [22JN]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H1440 [15MR]
———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), H194 [19JA]
———improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 2109), H602 [4FE]
———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H6573 [30JY]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), H1103 [3MR]
———support academically-based social studies curriculum standards for elementary and secondary education public school text books (see H. Res. 1593), H6991 [23SE]
———support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 4223), H4506 [15JN]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H556 [3FE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: include family therapists on the list of professionals recognized to provide public school mental health services (see H.R. 1710), H1744 [19MR]
Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 1875), H2579 [14AP]
Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), H1358 [11MR]
———provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 4092), H6990 [23SE]
———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]
———stimulate job creation by directing Federal procurement to domestic sources, ensuring enforcement of domestic sourcing requirement, and prohibiting procurement of sweatshop goods (see H.R. 6262), H7389 [29SE]
EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H472 [2FE]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H1441 [15MR]
———require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H2579 [14AP]
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]
———strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H1359 [11MR]
Families and domestic relations: improve the lives of working families by providing medical, child care, and educational assistance and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces (see H.R. 3047), H6406 (see H.R. 3047), H6457 [29JY]
———prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 4806), H6684 [14SE]
———provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (see H.R. 2979), H933 [25FE]
———strengthen families' engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 5211), H4247 [8JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to railroad hours of service employees (see H.R. 5944), H6403 (see H.R. 5944), H6455 [29JY]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H7454 [15NO]
FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H327 [21JA]
———provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 5300), H3542 [18MY]
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: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), H6684 [14SE]
———require dentists to provide patients with a factsheet before performing any dental restoration work (see H.R. 4615), H1657 [18MR]
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), H6567 [30JY]
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), H6406 (see H.R. 5746), H6458 [29JY]
———ensure Federal Employees Health Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits (see H.R. 4489), H2844 [22AP]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2506 [13AP]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1549), H2579 [14AP]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3339), H2937 [27AP]
FEMA: establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see H.R. 1770), H3824 [25MY]
Financial institutions: require lenders of loans with Federal guarantees or Federal insurance to consent to mandatory mediation (see H.R. 4635), H2261 [23MR]
Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), H5503 [1JY]
Firearms: restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), H5921 [21JY]
Food: provide children from underserved areas with better access to meals served through the summer food service program for children and certain child care programs (see H.R. 4734), H2505 [13AP]
———provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H1595 [17MR]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 5577), H6164 [27JY]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H3274 [6MY]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H4873 [24JN]
Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction (see H. Res. 1016), H6574 [30JY]
Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 4678), H2505 [13AP]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6991 [23SE]
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), H5712 [19JY]
Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 6021), H7757 [30NO]
———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), H3078 [29AP]
Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1367), H3541 [18MY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H7499 [16NO]
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), H6284 [28JY]
Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H41 [12JA]
———provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 4926), H4506 [15JN]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H5985 [22JY]
Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. 4757), H1167 [4MR]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [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), H3659 [19MY]
House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 5596), H4975 (see H.R. 5596), H5204 [29JN]
Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 5028), H7155 (see H.R. 5028), H7213 [28SE]
———prevent loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the U.S. (see H.R. 4868), H2800 [21AP]
———provide grants to States for low-income housing projects in lieu of low-income housing credits (see H.R. 4687), H1169 [4MR]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H603 [4FE]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H601 [4FE]
Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), H1028 [2MR]
Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H6882 [22SE]
Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 4014), H2800 [21AP]
International Conference on Population and Development: provide for continued support of the Program of Action (see H. Res. 947), H1028 [2MR]
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), H834 [24FE]
———enhance ability of Iranians to access the Internet and communications services (see H.R. 4301), H424 [27JA]
———enhance sanctions by imposing certain travel restrictions and prohibiting certain procurement contracts, and authorize humanitarian and people-to-people assistance (see H.R. 4303), H7396 [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), H6881 [22SE]
———repeal authority to enter into private debt collection contracts (see H.R. 796), H2459 [25MR]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
———investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson in West Bank village of Nil'in and express sympathy to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), H3014 [28AP]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]
Japan: 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]
———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), H267 [20JA]
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]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7615 [18NO]
Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), H2695 [20AP]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]
———prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6010), H6568 [30JY]
Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), H6574 [30JY]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H1324 [10MR]
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), H3745 [24MY]
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), H1221 [9MR]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5471), H5712 [19JY]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H1324 [10MR]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H6406 (see H.R. 1829), H6457 [29JY]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1219 [9MR]
———provide coverage for consultations regarding orders for life sustaining treatment and provide grants for development and expansion of programs for such orders (see H.R. 1898), H7396 [29SE]
———provide coverage of clinical pharmacist practitioner services under part B (see H.R. 5389), H5617 [14JY]
———provide payment to hospitals for costs of expanded advanced practice nurse training programs (see H.R. 3185), H3079 [29AP]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H3484 [13MY]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H387 [26JA]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
———waive part B premiums for certain military retirees (see H.R. 4593), H6043 [26JY]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2641 [15AP]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H427 [29JA]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H6882 [22SE]
Money: prevent smuggling using stored value and prepaid cards by including means of access or the value of funds in certain records and reports on monetary instrument transactions (see H.R. 4941), H2456 [25MR]
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]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1890 (see H. Res. 1116), H2173 [21MR]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), H1168 [4MR]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1219), H3824 [25MY]
National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), H5920 [21JY]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see H.R. 5143), H3703 [20MY]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6685 [14SE]
National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), H3082 [3MY]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6882 [22SE]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), H2505 [13AP]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H267 [20JA]
National Labor Relations Act: clarify the intent of Congress for Federal labor law preemption of State and local law (see H.R. 6436), H7614 [18NO]
National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H2580 [14AP]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1125), H1027 [2MR]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H41 [12JA]
———permit certain service institutions in all States to provide year-round services (see H.R. 4274), H834 [24FE]
National security: making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (see H.R. 6080), H6578 [9AU]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H2877 [26AP]
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]
National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. Res. 1598), H7156 (see H. Res. 1598), H7214 [28SE]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H7615 [18NO]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5820 [20JY]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE]
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), H2697 [20AP]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3703 [20MY]
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]
Patents: create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture (see H.R. 3059), H7396 [29SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H5984 [22JY]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
Petroleum: recover damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels and pipelines, and require adequate response plans (see H.R. 5629), H6043 [26JY]
Pharmaceuticals: provide for disposal of controlled substances by ultimate users and care takers through State take-back disposal programs and prohibit drug label recommendations on disposal by flushing (see H.R. 1191), H2579 [14AP]
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]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]
Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest (see H.R. 4522), H556 [3FE]
———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest and increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. 4517), H556 [3FE]
———apply ban on election activity by foreign nationals to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), H648 [22FE]
———constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. Res. 74), H1104 [3MR]
———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]
———regulate political outreach through automated prerecorded phone messages (see H.R. 4641), H647 [22FE]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H1220 [9MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H1170 [4MR]
———modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 658), H3123 [4MY]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H972 [26FE]
Public buildings: provide for restroom gender parity in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), H1745 [19MR]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2937 [27AP]
Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determination of the limit on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5938), H6990 [23SE]
———extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H934 [25FE]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs and activities (see H.R. 5897), H6282 [28JY]
Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), H6803 [16SE]
———tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. 1366), H3541 [18MY]
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), H7499 [16NO]
Rehabilitation Act: provide a technical adjustment to funding for independent living centers (see H.R. 5610), H4904 [28JN]
Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H933 [25FE]
Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 2766), H933 [25FE]
Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), H5986 [22JY]
Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H4331 [9JN]
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]
SBA: increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H556 [3FE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
———end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. 5628), H6628 [10AU]
———establish a grant program to assist schools in establishing a universal free classroom breakfast program (see H.R. 4325), H194 [19JA]
———raise awareness of school pushout, reform disciplinary practices, encourage teaching of proper behavior, and facilitate effective teaching and learning environments (see H. Res. 1777), H8785 [17DE]
Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial security, quality and affordable health care, protection from abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation (see H. Res. 1342), H5712 [19JY]
Ships and vessels: authorize appropriations for construction of Navy vessels and for loan guarantees for commercial vessels (see H.R. 5035), H4873 [24JN]
———require vessels used in drilling for oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction to be properly documented (see H.R. 5613), H4905 [28JN]
Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum amount for loans to State and local development companies and provide temporary authority for debt refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. 5412), H4678 [22JN]
Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
———provide for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as disability (see H.R. 4054), H6804 [16SE]
———reject severe changes and make common-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see H. Res. 1077), H606 [5FE]
Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1058), H5504 [1JY]
Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 278), H3483 [13MY]
States: provide for general revenue sharing (see H.R. 6300), H7391 [29SE]
Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), H3080 [29AP]
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]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H6571 [30JY]
———misinterpretation of first amendment relative to Buckley v. Valeo decision on campaign contribution limits (see H. Con. Res. 13), H194 [19JA]
Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H3274 [6MY]
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), H972 [26FE]
———allow certain public employees a deduction for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1413), H327 [21JA]
———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H1028 [2MR]
———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1126), H140 [13JA]
———allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1470), H3441 [12MY]
———deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 4310), H1169 [4MR]
———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see H.R. 5475), H7156 (see H.R. 5475), H7213 [28SE]
———expand definition of cellulosic biofuel to include algae-based biofuel for purposes of the cellulosic biofuel producer credit and special allowance for plant property (see H.R. 4168), H140 [13JA]
———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 5078), H2937 [27AP]
———expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings including owner-occupied residences (see H.R. 3670), H1397 [12MR]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H2460 [25MR]
———extend the making work pay credit (see H.R. 3118), H7757 [30NO]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H2640 [15AP]
———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H2696 [20AP]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H3871 [26MY]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H194 [19JA]
———impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 5783), H6684 [14SE]
———improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions (see H.R. 4226), H6164 [27JY]
———increase the credit for research expenses and allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), H1168 [4MR]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H2579 [14AP]
———permit issuance of tax-exempt bonds for financing clean energy improvements under State and local property assessed clean energy programs (see H.R. 4155), H834 [24FE]
———provide additional protections for recipients of the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit (see H.R. 5693), H5502 [1JY]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———provide an investment credit for equipment used to fabricate solar energy property (see H.R. 4085), H5676 [15JY]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H3079 [29AP]
———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 5600), H6809 [20SE]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H7454 [15NO]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5764), H5712 [19JY]
———require issuer of tax-exempt State or local bonds to obtain certification that the fees and interest rate are reasonable without materially increasing risk (see H.R. 5189), H4506 [15JN]
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), H3870 [26MY]
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), H1440 [15MR]
———provide emergency operating funds for public transportation (see H.R. 5418), H5547 [13JY]
———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]
U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission: anniversary (see H. Res. 1511), H5546 [13JY]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H6043 [26JY]
———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]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6091), H6626 [10AU]
———provide for certain temporary additional unemployment benefits (see H.R. 4183), H472 [2FE]
Veterans: assist small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 5627), H4974 (see H.R. 5627), H5203 [29JN]
———express appreciation for the service of Muslim American veterans (see H. Res. 1758), H8286 [9DE]
———improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H3484 [13MY]
———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4667), H754 [23FE]
———tribute (see H. Res. 1622), H6882 [22SE]
Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund: establish (see H.R. 3202), H1359 [11MR]
West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H2800 [21AP]
Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for notifying Government officials of violations of Oil Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (see H.R. 5698), H6043 [26JY]
Women: protect breastfeeding by new mothers, provide performance standards for breast pumps, and provide tax incentives to encourage breastfeeding (see H.R. 2819), H648 [22FE]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3312 [11MY]
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]
Zamora y Diaz, Pedro P.: tribute (see H. Res. 308), H4507 [15JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bureau of Reclamation: participate in phase one of the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project (see H.R. 4579), H554 [3FE]
Courts: eliminate the learned intermediary defense to tort claims based on product liability (see H.R. 6421), H7548 [17NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of certain veterans who serve in Iraq following the end of U.S. military combat operations for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 6154), H6803 [16SE]
———clarify level of health care that constitutes minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 5014), H2578 [14AP]
———display in each facility a Women Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5953), H6404 (see H.R. 5953), H6455 [29JY]
———educate staff and inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5428), H4021 (see H.R. 5428), H4083 [27MY]
———establish a transition program for new veterans, improve disability claims system, reform pensions and medal programs, and modify adjudication of mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), H6762 [15SE]
———make certain improvements to comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. 4810), H1323 [10MR]
———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 5543), H4597 [16JN]
Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorize a fire station construction grant program (see H.R. 5858), H6042 [26JY]
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]
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), H4386 [10JN]
Lemos, Maria C.: relief (see H.R. 4460), H140 [13JA]
Matu`u, Lauli`i: relief (see H.R. 6424), H7548 [17NO]
Perrone, Pablo E.: relief (see H.R. 4460), H140 [13JA]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H139 [13JA]
Taxation: extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see H.R. 6504), H8264 [8DE]
Veterans: codify increases in the rates of pensions for disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children (see H.R. 5642), H5302 [30JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 5859), H6042 [26JY]
Explanations
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act (S. 1963): by, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H2719-H2725 [21AP]
Veterans' Benefits Act (H.R. 3219), H7332-H7340 [29SE]
Letters
Commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to Persian Gulf Conflict veterans: by, Committee on Veterans Affairs (House), E1978 [18NO]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: by, Committee on Veterans Affairs (House), E1085 [14JN]
Korean War anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation: by, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H4561 [16JN]
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act: Christina M. Roof, AMVETS (organization), H8462 [15DE]
———Gus Hargett, National Guard Association of the U.S., H8463 [15DE]
———Jeremy Glasstetter, Student Veterans of America (organization), H8463 [15DE]
———Norbert R. Ryan, Jr., Military Officers Association of America, H8462 [15DE]
———Paul Rieckhoff, Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans of America (organization), H8462 [15DE]
———Richard A. Jones, National Association for Uniformed Services, H8463 [15DE]
———Tim Tetz, American Legion, H8463 [15DE]
Recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members of the military and veterans: by, Committee on Veteran's Affairs (House), H3779 [25MY]
Recognize Welcome Back Veterans (organization) and support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric disorders: by, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H8103 [8DE]
Securing America's Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals (SAVINGS) Act: Gerald T. Manar, VFW, H7026 [28SE]
———Jimmie L. Foster, American Legion, H7026 [28SE]
———Martha M. Didamo, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., H7025, H7026 [28SE]
———Mary Scott, National Military Family Association, H7026 [28SE]
Tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families: by, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H4919 [29JN]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4918 [29JN]
TRICARE Affirmation Act: several Representatives, H1911
Veterans' Benefits Act: Carl Blake, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H7331 [29SE]
———Clayton Jones, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H7332 [29SE]
———Gerald T. Manar, VFW, H7331 [29SE]
———Jimmie L. Foster, American Legion, H7331 [29SE]
———Joseph A. Violante, DAV, H7331 [29SE]
———Kathryn A. Witt, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., H7331 [29SE]
———Raymond C. Kelley, AMVETS (organization), H7330 [29SE]
———Thomas Zampieri, Blinded Veterans Association, H7331 [29SE]
Remarks
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (H. Con. Res. 238), H791, H792, H793 [24FE]
Alejandro Renteria Ruiz Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Artesia, NM: designate (H.R. 4307), H4919, H4920, H4921 [29JN]
Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on management (S. 3860), H8452, H8453, H8456 [15DE]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1254, H1255 [10MR]
———enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (H.R. 4505), H4916 [29JN]
———extend certain enhanced mortgage and mortgage foreclosure protections (H.R. 3976), H2183, H2184 [22MR]
Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (H.J. Res. 80), H2182, H2183 [22MR]
Budget: provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. 1493), E1631
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1911
Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): achieve deficit reduction by reducing waste, fraud, and abuse and promoting government reform and efficiency, E1631
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1361
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (H.R. 3885), H3720, H3721 [24MY]
———deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (H.R. 3787), H7019 [28SE]
———display in each facility a Women Veterans Bill of Rights (H.R. 5953), H7735, H7736, H7738, H7739 [30NO]
———ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments (H.R. 5993), H7020, H7021, H7022, H7024, H7025 [28SE]
———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), H7013, H7015 [28SE]
———improve continuing professional education reimbursement provided to health professional employees (H.R. 5145), H3721, H3722, H3723 [24MY]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (S. 3447), H8456, H8462 [15DE]
———include on the departmental Internet site a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet site and other employment sites and publicize such sites (H.R. 3685), H7017, H7019 [28SE]
———make certain improvements in insurance and health care programs (H.R. 3219), Senate amendments, H7321, H7330, H7341, H7342 [29SE]
———make certain improvements to comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans (H.R. 4810), H2178, H2179, H2180 [22MR]
———modify standard of visual acuity required for eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance (H.R. 5360), H7008, H7012 [28SE]
———provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), H2703, H2719, H2726, H2731 [21AP]
———provide for qualifications for vocational rehabilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation employment coordinators (H.R. 5630), H7019, H7020 [28SE]
———require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (H.R. 1017), H3718 [24MY]
Filipino American History Month: observance, E1857
Gonzalez, Lorena: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1482
Hazelwood, Hugh: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Fellowship Honoree, E1485
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1911
Hueso, Ben: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Community Service Award recipient, E1483
Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (H. Res. 1431), E2082
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 (H. Res. 704), E571
Las Vegas, NV: construction of VA inpatient hospital, H7341 [29SE]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (H.R. 4360), H2183 [22MR], H2267, H2268 [24MR]
National Guard: provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time service (H.R. 1879), H2181 [22MR]
National Veterans History Project Week: designate (H. Res. 1644), H7739, H7740, H7741 [30NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs, H1911
San Diego, CA: anniversary of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 230 union chapter, E340
Shur, Al: Executive Board of the Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E342
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (H.R. 678), E771
Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniversary (H. Con. Res. 278), H3719, H3720 [24MY]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (H. Con. Res. 226), H6014 [26JY], E45
Tracy, CA: honor veterans and observe anniversary (H. Res. 1446), H4917 [29JN]
Veterans: establish a pilot program to encourage employment of veterans in energy-related positions (H.R. 4592), H2185, H2186, H2187, H2188 [22MR]
———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4667), H2184 [22MR]
———tribute (H. Res. 1622), H7734 [30NO]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families (H. Res. 1228), H4918 [29JN]
Votes: position on missed, H624
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (H.R. 5859), E1569
Reports filed
Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5145) (H. Rept. 111-489), H3701 [20MY]
Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1017) (H. Rept. 111-488), H3701 [20MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Deem of Certain Service in Reserve Components as Active Service for Purpose of Certain Administered Laws: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3787) (H. Rept. 111-625), H7152, H7210 [28SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment Sites: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 111-624), H7152, H7210 [28SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Qualifications for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Coordinators: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5630) (H. Rept. 111-627), H7152, H7210 [28SE]
End Veteran Homelessness Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4810) (H. Rept. 111-449), H2215 [22MR]
Energy Jobs for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. 111-453), H2215 [22MR]
Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. 111-451), H2215 [22MR]
Housing, Employment, and Living Programs for Veterans (HELP Veterans) Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5360) (H. Rept. 111-626), H7152, H7210 [28SE]
National Guard Employment Protection Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1879) (H. Rept. 111-450), H2215 [22MR]
Securing America's Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals (SAVINGS) Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5993) (H. Rept. 111-628), H7152, H7210 [28SE]
Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 6132) (H. Rept. 111-630), H7153, H7210 [28SE]
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4667) (H. Rept. 111-452), H2215 [22MR]
Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3885) (H. Rept. 111-490), H3701 [20MY]
Statements
Ensure Appropriate Treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense Health Programs Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Eric K. Shinseki, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H1912
TRICARE Affirmation Act: AMVETS (organization), H1912
———Vietnam Veterans of America (organization), H1912
Tributes
Hansen, Joseph T., E341
Prince, Sol, E344
Schultze, Sharon, E23
Shain, Edith, H6014 [26JY]
Skelton, Representative, H8454 [15DE]