FORBES, J. RANDY (a Representative from Virginia)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 2061), H2877 [26AP]
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]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 319), H7213 [28SE]
———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H141 [13JA]
———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H3079 [29AP]
———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), H3123 [4MY]
———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H3079 [29AP]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———recognize contributions made by the spouses of members who serve in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5233), H3272 [6MY]
———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6572 [30JY]
———recognize spouses of members who are serving in combat or have served in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 4043), H140 [13JA]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1923), H2799 [21AP]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6882 [22SE]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H1221 [9MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), H3080 [29AP]
———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H5547 [13JY]
———require two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H.R. 4262), H327 [21JA]
Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), H6574 [30JY]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H1324 [10MR]
Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed and to verify that reductions in pollution have been achieved (see H.R. 5509), H5547 [13JY]
Colleges and universities: deny certain Federal funds to any institution that knowingly admits illegal aliens (see H.R. 892), H2319 [24MR]
Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centreville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6392), H7394 [29SE]
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]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), H7454 [15NO]
Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), H6685 [14SE]
Crime: combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 4011), H3014 [28AP]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
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), H1170 [4MR]
———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 Education: establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 2136), H2504 [13AP]
Dept. of HHS: establish a loan program for eligible hospitals to establish residency training programs (see H.R. 914), H2504 [13AP]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct proposed oil and gas lease sale for areas of the Outer Continental Shelf a certain distance beyond the coastal zone of Virginia (see H.R. 4942), H2456 [25MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: express that any interest or dividends repaid through the Troubled Asset Relief Program should be used solely for debt reduction (see H. Res. 639), H2580 [14AP]
———require certain additional calculations to be included in the annual financial statement covering accounts and associated activities of the executive branch (see H.R. 943), H2504 [13AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain Armed Forces members who have served 20 years on active duty to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 3577), H2877 [26AP]
———increase amount of assistance provided to disabled veterans for specially adapted housing and automobiles (see H.R. 1169), H2844 [22AP]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H4873 [24JN]
Diseases: prevent, treat, and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups relative to diabetes (see H.R. 1995), H2579 [14AP]
District of Columbia: prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. 4430), H1104 [3MR]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see H.R. 85), H1324 [10MR]
———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 1960), H648 [22FE]
———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H2936 [27AP]
Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H146 [15JA]
Emporia State University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1292), H3484 [13MY]
English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1229), H2799 [21AP]
EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), H4678 [22JN]
European Union: temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state (see H.R. 5299), H3871 [26MY]
Fair Housing Act: provide an exemption for any person seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement with a person sharing similar religious opinions or religious beliefs (see H.R. 6440), H8089 [7DE]
Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1389), H3823 [25MY]
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), H756 [23FE]
Firearms: oppose creation of a national database tracking firearm owners or firearm purchases (see H. Con. Res. 71), H1745 [19MR]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H4677 [22JN]
Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 5319), H8089 [7DE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during any period that such entities are in conservatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), H4780 [23JN]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H2505 [13AP]
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]
———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1066), H649 [22FE]
Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), H2505 [13AP]
———ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan (see H. Con. Res. 169), H1519 [16MR]
House of Representatives: prohibit increase in amount established for Members' official allowances during a period of high unemployment and public debt (see H.R. 3189), H2579 [14AP]
House Rules: repeal ``Gephardt rule'' and require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 272), H2697 [20AP]
Immigration: improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 1199), H2319 [24MR]
Iran: impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4649), H2505 [13AP]
Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7855 [1DE]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]
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), H7615 [18NO]
Languages: support programs that offer instruction in Chinese language and culture (see H.R. 2313), H2799 [21AP]
Law enforcement officers: exempt certain officers from minimum sentencing requirements for using a firearm to commit a violent crime during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 866), H1656 [18MR]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H327 [21JA]
———extend certain laws to provide regulatory stability during the development of facility and patient criteria for long-term care hospitals (see H.R. 2124), H755 [23FE]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H194 [19JA] (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive production industries, processing, refining, purification, metals production and alloying, and magnet production relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. 4866), H8520 [15DE]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H7156 (see H. Res. 1378), H7213 [28SE]
Monroe, James: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4329), H194 [19JA]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H8034 [3DE]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1219), H4678 [22JN]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H2506 [13AP]
National Commission on Effective Marginal Tax Rates for Low-Income Families: establish (see H.R. 5574), H4677 [22JN]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2695 [20AP]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H5712 [19JY]
National School Lunch Act: require schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks (see H.R. 1403), H2504 [13AP]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7855 [1DE]
NRC: establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions (see H.R. 3448), H3079 [29AP]
Pakistan: ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (see H. Res. 764), H1221 [9MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), H2457 [25MR]
———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H1817 [20MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2937 [27AP]
Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: impeach (see H. Res. 1031), H327 [21JA]
Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see H.R. 1431), H1440 [15MR]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 2539), H1656 [18MR]
Public safety officers: provide adequate benefits to officers injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2441), H3124 [4MY]
Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H1440 [15MR]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H4873 [24JN]
Social Security: provide for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as disability (see H.R. 4054), H2877 [26AP]
———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), H755 [23FE]
Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (see H.R. 1579), H2696 [20AP]
———allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3703 [20MY]
———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]
———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H2696 [20AP]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H2799 [21AP]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H2877 [26AP]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H4677 [22JN]
———reassess property values used to determine property taxes for primary residences on a more frequent basis and encourage local governments to provide relief to those whose home values have declined (see H. Con. Res. 88), H2580 [14AP]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 5081), H4678 [22JN]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H327 [21JA]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (see H.R. 2255), H2504 [13AP]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H933 [25FE]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H3871 [26MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Budget: enforce discretionary spending limits to rein in spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control of the Federal budget process (see H.R. 4479), H265 [20JA]
IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement, administer, or enforce health insurance reform (see H.R. 5054), H2640 [15AP]
Members of Congress: provide for rates of pay to be adjusted as a function of changes in Government spending (see H.R. 4681), H833 [24FE]
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), H3201 [5MY]
Taxation: allow a tax credit for charitable contributions (see H.R. 4702), H932 [25FE]
Motions
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4197 [28MY]
Remarks
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, H3894, H4002 [27MY]
Conner, Ray A.: Chesapeake, VA, Rotary Club Chesapeake First Citizen Award recipient, E1679
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8752 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3894, H4002 [27MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), motion to recommit, H4197 [28MY]
———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H4197 [28MY]
Firearms: modify Federal regulations allowing current and former law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines (S. 1132), H7320 [29SE]
Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, E1065
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1566), H6442, H6444 [29JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2796 [21AP], H2875 [26AP], H3076 [29AP], H4674 [22JN], H4903 [28JN], H7204 [28SE]
Tributes
Luter, Joseph W., III, E911
Skelton, Representative, H8752 [17DE]
Strickland, James K., E60