HALL, JOHN J. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2970 [28AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: 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), H834 [24FE]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle (see H.R. 4356), H194 [19JA]

Almanzo Wilder Post Office Building, Malone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6139), H6805 [16SE]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4387 [10JN]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H6683 [14SE]

———prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals and prohibit certain computer-assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 2308), H423 [27JA]

———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), H3658 [19MY]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), H646 [22FE]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for unremarried surviving spouses and dependents of retired members or veterans who died of service-connected or compensible disability (see H.R. 4403), H141 [13JA]

———eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), H2877 [26AP]

———enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), H473 [2FE]

———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 TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2505 [13AP]

———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), H138 [13JA]

———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]

———require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat and chemical and biological injuries (see H.R. 4269), H266 [20JA]

———tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (see H. Res. 925), H603 [4FE]

Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]

Aung San Suu Kyi: call for release by Burmese Government, hold tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, restore democracy and freedoms, and recognize human rights for Burmese citizens (see H. Res. 898), H2506 [13AP]

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), H2579 [14AP]

———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), H4507 [15JN]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H832 [24FE]

Boise State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1042), H1104 [3MR]

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. 1428), H4330 [9JN]

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1990), H933 [25FE]

Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release of all political prisoners and international sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. 1768), H8520 [15DE]

Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H8031 [2DE]

Children and youth: update the national school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals to conform to current nutrition science (see H.R. 1324), H423 [27JA]

China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chinese Government the preceding year (see H.R. 5312), H3703 [20MY]

Courts: provide a restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts (see H.R. 4115), H972 [26FE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H1657 [18MR]

———prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see H.R. 3149), H140 [13JA]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]

———provide accountability for criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4567), H471 [2FE]

———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]

Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5197), H3312 [11MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a loan program to assist in locating information technology and manufacturing jobs in the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), H3079 [29AP]

———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H4597 [16JN]

Dept. of Defense: phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4650), H754 [23FE]

———require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H141 [13JA]

Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H7156 (see H. Res. 1641), H7214 [28SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H2845 [22AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H387 [26JA]

———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H3870 [26MY]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2579 [14AP]

———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H5504 [1JY]

Dept. of Justice: improve defendants' payment of restitution to crime victims and unpaid judgements owed to the U.S. and provide for equitable retirement treatment of assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 4091), H2505 [13AP]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of adding Hudson River Valley in New York, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4003), H266 [20JA]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H1358 [11MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H41 [12JA]

———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 a presumption of service connection for veterans with certain cancers who served in Vietnam and were exposed to certain herbicide agents (see H.R. 3491), H41 [12JA]

———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]

———exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541), H422 [27JA]

———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H6990 [23SE]

———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H6403 (see H.R. 5933), H6454 [29JY]

———make certain improvements to comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. 4810), H1323 [10MR]

———make certain improvements to laws relative to benefits for severely injured veterans (see H.R. 3407), H2504 [13AP]

———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H4635 [17JN]

———provide for the tolling of the timing of review for appeals of final decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (see H.R. 5064), H2646 [16AP]

———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 5543), H6406 (see H.R. 5543), H6458 [29JY]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1155), H1359 [11MR]

District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H3441 [12MY]

Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]

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), H2697 [20AP]

Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 4812), H2319 [24MR]

FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), H2505 [13AP]

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]

Federal firefighters: provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3186), H2504 [13AP]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H146 [15JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H3484 [13MY]

Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), H4676 [22JN]

Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H7155 (see H.R. 2378), H7213 [28SE]

———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), H972 [26FE]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H4780 [23JN]

Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]

Great Lakes: protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), H3124 [4MY]

Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), H4424 [14JN]

Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H556 [3FE]

Health: provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 4926), H7454 [15NO]

———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6684 [14SE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3710), H6284 [28JY]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1024), H6683 [14SE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H4975 (see H.R. 4596), H5204 [29JN]

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), H6805 [16SE]

———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. 4647), H1519 [16MR]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H1358 [11MR]

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), H7454 [15NO]

Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3703 [20MY]

———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]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6076), H6571 [30JY]

Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8031 [2DE]

Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4507 [15JN]

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 1623), H2459 [25MR]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), H7154 (see H.R. 6235), H7211 [28SE]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), H470 [2FE]

Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect watershed (see H.R. 5876), H6163 [27JY]

Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H5546 [13JY]

Martin G. `Marty' Mahar Post Office, Troy, NY: designate (see H.R. 4425), H40 [12JA]

Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H2844 [22AP]

———require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H4779 [23JN]

Medicare: provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1359 [11MR]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H2504 [13AP]

———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]

———permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1818 [20MR]

———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), H2579 [14AP]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H3015 [28AP]

Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]

National American Indian Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3349), H933 [25FE]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 767), H3542 [18MY]

National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 2256), H423 [27JA]

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

National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H5617 [14JY]

National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute (see H. Res. 1381), H3702 [20MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3125 [4MY]

National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H3080 [29AP]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1441 [15MR]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H5676 [15JY]

New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2319 [24MR]

New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. Res. 1320), H3123 [4MY]

Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (see H. Res. 989), H2460 [25MR]

Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3275 [6MY]

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), H6805 [16SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]

Peace Corps: issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 336), H1103 [3MR]

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]

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: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. Res. 74), H972 [26FE]

———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]

———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H1518 [16MR]

———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H3202 [5MY]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2460 [25MR]

Power resources: ensure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting standards facilitate use of property assessed clean energy programs to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements (see H.R. 5766), H5986 [22JY]

Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: designate (see H.R. 6205), H6989 [23SE]

Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H2580 [14AP]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H2937 [27AP]

Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]

SBA: establish and carry out a direct lending program for small business concerns (see H.R. 4295), H41 [12JA]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]

Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance coverage for certain indirect investors caught in Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), H2800 [21AP]

Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), H5676 [15JY]

Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels (see H.R. 3888), H648 [22FE]

Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]

———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), H1220 [9MR]

Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see H.R. 4597), H601 [4FE]

Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), H3484 [13MY]

Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H141 [13JA]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467), H193 [19JA]

———allow a credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H4905 [28JN]

———extend and modify the tax credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles (see H.R. 3367), H5546 [13JY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H2844 [22AP]

———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H6990 [23SE]

———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H327 [21JA]

———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H5303 [30JN]

———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H756 [23FE]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H2261 [23MR]

———provide relief to certain married couples ineligible for first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. 4701), H1657 [18MR]

———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]

———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]

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), H6881 [22SE]

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), H833 [24FE]

Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 1443), H2696 [20AP]

———provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see H.R. 1895), H1221 [9MR]

———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. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 258), H2459 [25MR]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]

U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6164 [27JY]

University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1041), H1104 [3MR]

Veterans: improve benefits for former POW (see H.R. 944), H5819 [20JY]

———improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H7397 [29SE]

———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]

Villanova University: tribute to football team and women's cross country team (see H. Res. 1035), H4247 [8JN]

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), H2506 [13AP]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5303 [30JN]

Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: designate (see H.R. 4665), H754 [23FE] (see H.R. 5051), H2640 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: carry out a conservation program that makes payments to assist owners and operators of muck land to conserve and improve the soil, water, and wildlife resources of the land (see H.R. 6180), H6879 [22SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish conditions for the issuance of oil and gas leases to prevent discharges of oil in operations under such leases (see H.R. 5868), H6162 [27JY]

Political campaigns: 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), H386 [26JA]

———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists representing countries defined as state sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. 5609), H4904 [28JN]

``Taps'': designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), H6569 [30JY]

Taxation: consolidate education tax benefits into one credit against income tax for higher education expenses (see H.R. 6033), H6569 [30JY]

———deny a deduction for image advertising expenses for any trade or business whose gross receipts exceed a certain amount (see H.R. 4518), H386 [26JA]

———increase alternative minimum tax exemption amount and index such amount for inflation (see H.R. 5077), H2695 [20AP]

———increase deductions for start-up expenditures and small business meal and entertainment expenses, provide a standard deduction for business use of a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 4637), H647 [22FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4509 [16JN]

Remarks

Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, E1534 [30JY]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), H837 [25FE]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), Senate amendments, E1534 [30JY]

Army: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 286), H4567 [16JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1225), H2426 [25MR]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), H660 [23FE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2970 [28AP]

———require annual performance assessment report on defense acquisition system, H2970 [28AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6544 [30JY]

———require updates to ethics guidelines, access to best available technology for oil spill response and mitigation, and certify that response and exploration plans include best available technology, H6544 [30JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), Senate amendment, E1751 [28SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a transition program for new veterans, improve disability claims system, reform pensions and medal programs, and modify adjudication of mental incompetence (H.R. 6132), E1861 [29SE]

———State veterans cemeteries construction grants funding, H6246 [28JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6246 [28JY]

Economy: importance of job creation, H1362 [12MR]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H3018 [29AP]

Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H3313 [12MY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H2265 [24MR]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, E2255 [22DE]

———personal accomplishments during tenure, E2255 [22DE]

New York: Federal grants and appropriations awarded to New York's 19th Congressional District, E2238-E2240 [22DE]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), H7246 [29SE]

———tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square (H. Res. 1320), H3141 [5MY]

Political campaigns: 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 (H.R. 4517), H391 [27JA], H4800 [24JN]

———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists representing countries defined as state sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national (H.R. 5609), H5338, H5339 [1JY]

———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), H4800 [24JN], H5338 [1JY]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy, H3313 [12MY]

———create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H3084 [4MY]

———national energy policy, E1248 [30JN]

Social Security: anniversary, H5734 [20JY]

———privatization proposals, H5734 [20JY]

Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued in Citizens United v. FEC, H8357 [15DE]

Taxation: increase alternative minimum tax exemption amount and index such amount for inflation (H.R. 5077), H2805 [22AP]

———provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), H2321 [25MR]

U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (H. Res. 747), H988 [2MR]

Votes: position on missed, H3594 [19MY], E738 [4MY], E1751 [28SE]

Summaries

Accomplishments of the 111th Congress, E2250 [22DE]

Tributes

Davidson, Joshua, H4509 [16JN]