FLEMING, JOHN (a Representative from Louisiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]

———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H140 [13JA]

Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]

———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H6879 [22SE]

Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands from location and entry under the Mining Law (see H.R. 5665), H5500 [1JY]

Armed Forces: provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H1104 [3MR]

———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3871 [26MY]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6574 [30JY]

Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), H1170 [4MR]

———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H3540 [18MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H4216 [28MY]

Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H3275 [6MY]

Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H4678 [22JN]

Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of premiums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and terminate program in the event of actuarial unsoundness (see H.R. 5853), H7397 [29SE]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), H4596 [16JN]

Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), H6627 [10AU]

Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program (see H.R. 4586), H554 [3FE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), H1102 [3MR]

———require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit precluding of patients from entering into any contract with their health care providers (see H.R. 6170), H6879 [22SE]

Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4424 [14JN]

———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), H3871 [26MY]

———transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relative to the Treasured Landscape Initiative, designation of national monuments, and high priority land-rationalization efforts (see H. Res. 1406), H4425 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), H556 [3FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H3484 [13MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3312 [11MY]

Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 5453), H4213 [28MY]

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: require institutions with outstanding assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to disclose such fact to customers (see H.R. 6337), H7392 [29SE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]

———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6511), H8786 [17DE]

Europe: express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H2643 [15AP]

European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing until member states comply with economic requirements of membership (see H. Con. Res. 279), H4331 [9JN]

Federal aid programs: increase benefits for one month in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 4429), H1324 [10MR]

Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to governmental powers reserved to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), H141 [13JA]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H6684 [14SE]

Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6881 [22SE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]

GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H647 [22FE]

Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African-American church in Greene County, GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 312), H7213 [28SE]

Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), H4779 [23JN]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 5585), H5504 [1JY]

Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H603 [4FE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H2877 [26AP]

Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]

Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), H2458 [25MR]

———ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), H5501 [1JY]

———prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care provider upon participation in a health plan (see H.R. 6171), H6879 [22SE]

———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2319 [24MR]

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2460 [25MR]

———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4999), H4597 [16JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]

House Rules: require House officers and employees to take annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. Res. 1772), H8598 [16DE]

Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. 1577), H6405 (see H. Res. 1577), H6457 [29JY]

———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. 1583), H6571 [30JY]

Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 3308), H6804 [16SE]

———support credible and effective policies which welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), H326 [21JA]

Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H266 [20JA]

IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement, administer, or enforce health insurance reform (see H.R. 5054), H3484 [13MY]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]

———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H2697 [20AP]

Louisiana State University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1072), H834 [24FE]

Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), H1441 [15MR]

Middle East: support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]

Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6991 [23SE]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2800 [21AP]

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

National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H3080 [29AP]

———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]

National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1519 [16MR]

National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), H7398 [29SE]

National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H4678 [22JN]

National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 6253), H7389 [29SE]

New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]

New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079, 1080), H609 [9FE]

NIH: establish Office of Mitochondrial Medicine (see H.R. 3502), H933 [25FE]

Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5499), H4386 [10JN]

OPM: establish a national health plan to offer Federal employee health benefit plans to individuals who are not Federal employees (see H.R. 3438), H1440 [15MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]

———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]

———repeal (see H.R. 4903, 4910), H2460 (see H.R. 4972), H2458 [25MR]

———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H2458 [25MR]

Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]

Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H3484 [13MY]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3080 [29AP]

Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2287), H7396 [29SE]

———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 (see H.R. 678), H387 [26JA]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H2937 [27AP]

Taxation: allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3124 [4MY]

———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H1518 [16MR]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 87), H3870 [26MY]

———express that the value added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), H3080 [29AP]

———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1346), H3310 [11MY]

———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H6804 [16SE]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1083), H472 [2FE]

———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5095), H5921 [21JY]

———repeal taxes on income and improve income security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), H5819 [20JY]

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), H4678 [22JN]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4507 [15JN]

University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3703 [20MY]

Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 872), H6881 [22SE]

World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1221 [9MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cemeteries and funerals: provide Government headstones and markers at private cemeteries for certain veterans (see H.R. 5937), H6403 (see H.R. 5937), H6455 [29JY]

IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement, administer, or enforce health insurance reform (see H.R. 5066), H2694 [20AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: permit States to elect not to establish an American Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), H4021 (see H.R. 5425), H4083 [27MY]

———repeal provisions relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 5126), H2842 [22AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2321 [25MR], H7457 [16NO]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H1343 [11MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding, H391 [27JA]

Arizona: passage of State immigration enforcement legislation, H3693 [20MY]

Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, H3898 [27MY], H8401 [15DE]

Boyd, Charlton: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Louisiana, E371 [12MR]

Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: address to joint meeting of Congress by Mexican President, H3693, H3694 [20MY]

Continental Structural Plastics, LLC.: Sarepta, LA, plant recipient of Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (organization) Platinum Award for Continued Excellence, E1522 [30JY], E1548 [10AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3898 [27MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6499 [30JY]

———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, H6168 [28JY]

Economy: impact of failure to extend Bush administration tax cuts, H7761 [1DE]

———importance of job creation, H659 [23FE], H5729 [20JY]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, H659 [23FE]

Greece: public debt crisis, H3665 [20MY]

Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1066), H668 [23FE]

Haynesville, LA: tribute to Haynesville High School football team, H45 [13JA]

Health: annual insurance premium cap for married couples, H196 [20JA]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5690), H6287 [29JY], H8077 [7DE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H739, H740 [23FE], H1034 [3MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1306, H1308, H1312 [10MR], H1464 [16MR], H1523, H1568, H1569, H1570, H1572, H1573, H1574 [17MR], H1641, H1643, H1644, H1645, H1646, H1647, H1648 [18MR], H1695 [19MR], H2894 [27AP], H3798, H3799, H3800, H3801 [25MY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (H.R. 5073), H8076, H8077, H8078 [7DE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H148 [19JA], H196 [20JA]

———urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (H. Res. 615), H1034 [3MR]

House of Representatives: consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1645 [18MR]

Immigration: reform, H3693, H3694, H3696 [20MY]

Insurance: decisions by States on operation of high risk health insurance pools, H3314 [12MY]

Iran: prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H2940 [28AP]

Louisiana: request for change or realignment of Medicaid Federal medical assistance percentage formula, H740 [23FE]

MedCamps of Louisiana, Inc.: tribute, H2509 [14AP]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H1306 [10MR]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (H.R. 5481), H4724 [23JN]

National security: improve border security, H3693, H3697 [20MY]

National Women's History Month: observance, H1343 [11MR]

New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (H. Res. 1079), H1067 [3MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H477 [3FE]

———Executive order to allow Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, H1225 [10MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H1340 [11MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H3765 [25MY], H4442 [15JN], H6048 [27JY], H8074 [7DE]

———repeal (H.R. 5073), H8076, H8077, H8078 [7DE]

———repeal provisions relative to health savings accounts (H.R. 5126), H3131 [5MY], H4251 [9JN], H8077 [7DE]

Power resources: use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, H758 [24FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H4681 [23JN]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8401 [15DE]

Shreveport, LA: tribute to Evangel Christian Academy football team, H45 [13JA]

Social Security: disregard, for purposes of eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (S. 1674), H6895 [23SE]

Taxation: improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals and expanding health savings accounts, H1464 [16MR]

———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts, H7457 [16NO]

———rates, H740 [23FE], H2583 [15AP]

Unemployment: rates, H337 [26JA], H5729 [20JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2875 [26AP]

Tributes

Whitehorn, Henry L., Sr., H5823 [21JY]

Williams, Patrick, H2322 [25MR]