HINCHEY, MAURICE D. (a Representative from New York)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4051 [27MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof (see H.R. 3721), H4597 [16JN]
Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 5578), H5712 [19JY]
———protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), H5712 [19JY]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2648), H5985 [22JY]
Almanzo Wilder Post Office Building, Malone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6139), H6805 [16SE]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5618 [14JY]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4597 [16JN]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H4678 [22JN]
———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), H4506 [15JN]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), H8353 [14DE]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4051), H2697 [20AP]
———call for the President to overturn the policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member who has died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), H2459 [25MR]
———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), H4425 [14JN]
———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), H2642 [15AP]
———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Senate) hearing and testimony on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy as an important step in permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), H647 [22FE]
Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
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), H3658 [19MY]
———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), H5304 [30JN]
Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 80), H1168 [4MR]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6684 [14SE]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H756 [23FE]
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. 1428), H4330 [9JN]
Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1990), H6283 [28JY]
Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. Res. 1298), H2843 [22AP]
Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in a capital project are produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), H5818 [20JY]
———require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), H5818 [20JY]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H7398 [29SE]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), H4873 [24JN]
Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (see H.R. 4247), H648 [22FE]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H6684 [14SE]
Colleges and universities: create jobs through the hiring of new faculty and counselors at community colleges (see H.R. 4196), H648 [22FE]
———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1751), H2642 [15AP]
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), H4247 [8JN]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 5561), H4873 [24JN]
Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (see H.R. 5625), H6764 [15SE]
Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H4636 [17JN]
Crime: improve assistance to domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3401), H6990 [23SE]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2877 [26AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3703 [20MY]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H753 [23FE]
Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6803 [16SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. 4710), H5546 [13JY]
———ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H5676 [15JY]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize a price analysis adjustment for propane (see H.R. 3716), H5546 [13JY]
———make grants to promote community greening initiatives (see H.R. 2222), H2799 [21AP]
———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H4330 [9JN]
Dept. of Defense: 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), H1028 [2MR]
———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), H4216 [28MY]
———require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H141 [13JA]
Dept. of Education: award grants to State educational agencies for activities designed to integrate engineering education into K-12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of engineering education (see H.R. 4709), H4873 [24JN]
———create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in certain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), H5501 [1JY]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1322), H3745 [24MY]
———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H2877 [26AP]
———implement Clean Cities Program (see H.R. 3488), H194 [19JA]
Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), H6628 [10AU]
———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), H472 [2FE]
———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 4601), H7397 [29SE]
———require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3315), H2504 [13AP]
———revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2531), H2261 [23MR]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H4872 [24JN]
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), H2800 [21AP]
Dept. of Justice: provide incentive grants to promote alternatives to incarcerating delinquent juveniles (see H.R. 3838), H1221 [9MR]
Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women's Bureau (see H. Res. 1589), H6572 [30JY]
———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), H6627 [10AU]
———establish wage theft prevention and community partnership grant program (see H.R. 6268), H7499 [16NO]
———make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes to create employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents in distressed communities (see H.R. 4268), H141 [13JA]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study to evaluate significance of Newtown Battlefield and suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 4448), H139 [13JA]
———establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), H2798 [21AP]
———establish the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 4698), H932 [25FE]
———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price (see H.R. 6051), H6570 [30JY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3123 [4MY]
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), H2505 [13AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H1028 [2MR]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H6683 [14SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H6684 [14SE]
———improve provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 6123), H7644 [29NO]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H6804 [16SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7156 (see H.R. 5549), H7213 [28SE]
———provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system (see H.R. 3441), H2937 [27AP]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H5547 [13JY]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see H.R. 4405), H473 [2FE]
Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (see H.R. 1964), H556 [3FE]
———commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1155), H1359 [11MR]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
———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), H6406 (see H.R. 930), H6457 [29JY]
———increase Alzheimer's disease research funding and promote public awareness and risk reduction relative to Alzheimer's disease with particular emphasis in Hispanic populations (see H.R. 2987), H6573 [30JY]
———increase awareness of and research on autoimmune diseases (see H.R. 2084), H5985 [22JY]
———provide for an evidence-based strategy for voluntary screening for HIV/AIDS and other common sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 4140), H472 [2FE]
———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 2413), H556 [3FE]
———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H472 [2FE]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
Ecology and environment: expand science and stewardship of America's most important wildlife corridors (see H.R. 5101), H2798 [21AP]
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), H3124 [4MY]
———award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and increase global competitiveness (see H.R. 5477), H4507 [15JN]
———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1240), H5711 [19JY]
———increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see H.R. 3238), H603 [4FE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 6078), H6571 [30JY]
Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), H4780 [23JN]
———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]
EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H1397 [12MR]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H6573 [30JY]
———require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H1028 [2MR]
Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (see H.R. 3070), H2460 [25MR]
———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), H6406 (see H.R. 4806), H6458 [29JY]
———require restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), H422 [27JA]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H648 [22FE]
FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H140 [13JA]
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), H2642 [15AP]
FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), H6684 [14SE]
Federal agencies and departments: improve management and oversight of contracts and strengthen accountability of Government-wide suspension and debarment system (see H.R. 5726), H5546 [13JY]
Federal aid programs: define terms and services for community-based gang intervention to utilize funding in a cost-effective manner and hold community-based agencies accountable for holistic and integrated services (see H.R. 3526), H3658 [19MY]
———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), H6574 [30JY]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2643 [15AP]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
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), H3124 [4MY]
———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), H5712 [19JY]
Foreign aid: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (see H.R. 3077), H2844 [22AP]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H6406 (see H.R. 4879), H6458 [29JY]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H6406 (see H.R. 5117), H6458 [29JY]
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), H556 [3FE]
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), H3870 [26MY]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H2697 [20AP]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H6684 [14SE]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2697 [20AP]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H647 [22FE]
Great Lakes: protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), H4780 [23JN]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H8089 [7DE]
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), H4507 [15JN]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 3240), H972 [26FE]
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]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H556 [3FE]
Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure (see H.R. 5820), H6764 [15SE]
———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), H5302 [30JN]
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), H6763 [15SE]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H5676 [15JY]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3441 [12MY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2505 [13AP]
Immigration: provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 1340), H3123 [4MY]
———reform (see H.R. 4321), H3014 [28AP]
———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), H2505 [13AP]
Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H5504 [1JY]
Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA continuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise available through an employment-based health plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), H3824 [25MY]
———provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 2575), H4677 [22JN]
International Conference on Population and Development: provide for continued support of the Program of Action (see H. Res. 947), H1397 [12MR]
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), H6407 (see H. Res. 1431), H6458 [29JY]
Iraq: establish a U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region (see H. Res. 873), H3080 [29AP]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H1519 [16MR]
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]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
———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]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. 1326), H3201 [5MY]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7156 (see H.R. 5983), H7213 [28SE]
Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6076), H6571 [30JY]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: amend relative to juveniles who have committed offenses (see H.R. 1873), H1221 [9MR]
Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H2643 [15AP]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4507 [15JN]
Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), H193 [19JA]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), H470 [2FE]
Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), H3703 [20MY]
Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H4330 [9JN]
Martin G. `Marty' Mahar Post Office, Troy, NY: designate (see H.R. 4425), H40 [12JA]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5471), H5504 [1JY]
Medicare: count period of observation in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), H6990 [23SE]
———cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 1693), H7548 [17NO]
———protect access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 5803), H6990 [23SE]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1359 [11MR]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), H7156 (see H.R. 6072), H7213 [28SE]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H5712 [19JY]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2641 [15AP]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H266 [20JA]
Motor vehicles: further national deployment of electric drive vehicles and strengthen and enhance national power grid through the integration of such vehicles (see H.R. 4399), H1221 [9MR]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1221 [9MR]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1324 [10MR]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), H1168 [4MR]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), H556 [3FE]
National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 110), H4678 [22JN]
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1154), H2697 [20AP]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H473 [2FE]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (see H.R. 5481), H4636 [17JN]
National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H194 [19JA]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H6684 [14SE]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H4247 [8JN]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2801 [21AP]
National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3703 [20MY]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Mentoring Month: designate (see H. Res. 990), H328 [21JA]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. 1291), H2878 [26AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), H6764 [15SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H556 [3FE]
———permit certain service institutions in all States to provide year-round services (see H.R. 4274), H3441 [12MY]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H5676 [15JY]
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]
NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women's Health (see H. Res. 1750), H8030 [2DE]
Nuclear weapons: recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (see H. Res. 333), H4331 [9JN]
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), H2697 [20AP]
Oil Pollution Act: repeal limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), H4387 [10JN]
———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3275 [6MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: require oil and gas drilling and production operations to have in place the best available technology for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equipment (see H.R. 5634), H5547 [13JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): recognize as the leading cause of death and disability of children and young adults and endorse the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H. Con. Res. 198), H556 [3FE]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H266 [20JA]
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), 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]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 158), H1595 [17MR]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H2800 [21AP]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2505 [13AP]
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]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H1028 [2MR]
Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), H7398 [29SE]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H2504 [13AP]
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), H5921 [21JY]
SBA: establish loan guarantee program to assist small business concerns that manufacture clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6212), H6989 [23SE]
———reauthorize the National Small Business Tree Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), H2800 [21AP]
School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1091), H647 [22FE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H473 [2FE]
———end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. 5628), H6804 [16SE]
———establish a grant program to assist schools in establishing a universal free classroom breakfast program (see H.R. 4325), H556 [3FE]
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), H3273 [6MY]
Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), H5921 [21JY]
Small business: ensure that small businesses have their fair share of Federal procurement opportunities (see H.R. 4496), H1324 [10MR]
Small Business Act: amend relative to awarding contract opportunities to qualified HUBZone small business concerns (see H.R. 3729), H5819 [20JY]
Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H3273 [6MY]
———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (see H.R. 122), H7499 [16NO]
———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), H387 [26JA]
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), H1359 [11MR]
Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), H3124 [4MY]
Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), H6989 [23SE]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3124 [4MY]
———express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4975 (see H. Con. Res. 200), H5204 [29JN]
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 deduction for qualified long-term care insurance and a credit for individuals who care for those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6234), H7154 (see H.R. 6234), H7211 [28SE]
———allow an income tax credit for equity investments in high technology small businesses (see H.R. 4769), H1168 [4MR]
———allow employers a refundable credit against income tax for a portion of the employer's cost of providing tax-free transit passes to employees (see H.R. 55), H1027 [2MR]
———allow employers a refundable credit for increasing employment (see H.R. 4437), H138 [13JA]
———close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), H5818 [20JY]
———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 5078), H5986 [22JY]
———expand the rehabilitation credit for older buildings (see H.R. 3715), H140 [13JA]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H4387 [10JN]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H2640 [15AP]
———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), H141 [13JA]
———improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 5207), H3274 [6MY]
———increase the credit for research expenses and allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), H6763 [15SE]
———modify credit for qualified fuel cell motor vehicles by maintaining level of credit for vehicles placed in service after 2009 and by allowing credit for certain off-highway vehicles (see H.R. 5174), H3124 [4MY]
———modify dependent care credit to take into account expenses for care of parents and grandparents who do not live with the taxpayer (see H.R. 517), H648 [22FE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H5546 [13JY]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H2877 [26AP]
———provide an elective payment for specified energy property (see H.R. 4599), H1169 [4MR]
———provide an investment credit for equipment used to fabricate solar energy property (see H.R. 4085), H3824 [25MY]
———provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (see H.R. 1874), H3483 [13MY]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H2696 [20AP]
———provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see H.R. 1792), H2696 [20AP]
———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]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H387 [26JA]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 5644), H5302 [30JN]
———strengthen the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 536), H755 [23FE]
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]
Theodore Roosevelt Scholarship Foundation: establish to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government (see H.R. 3510), H603 [4FE]
Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6684 [14SE]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
Ukraine: support continued political and economic development (see H. Res. 981), H41 [12JA]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6091), H6764 [15SE]
Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H3745 [24MY]
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]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 61), H6684 [14SE]
———issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 1124), H5985 [22JY]
———recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H. Con. Res. 98), H2580 [14AP]
Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief employment (see H.R. 5654), H5303 [30JN]
World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 333), H7855 [1DE]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3703 [20MY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H6882 [22SE]
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7454 [15NO]
———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 4237), H3542 [18MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H1028 [2MR]
Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: designate (see H.R. 4665), H754 [23FE] (see H.R. 5051), H2640 [15AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
FDA: ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-interest relative to drug company fees and advisory panels, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off-label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs (see H.R. 4816), H1323 [10MR]
FEMA: revise National Flood Insurance Program to more fairly treat homeowners who purchase insurance under the program (see H.R. 5559), H4635 [17JN]
Maya, Analia: relief (see H.R. 4618), H606 [5FE]
Maya, Emilio: relief (see H.R. 4618), H606 [5FE]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H2936 [27AP]
Taxation: expand and extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. 5188), H3077 [29AP]
———increase additional standard deduction for individuals age 65 and older (see H.R. 5956), H6404 (see H.R. 5956), H6456 [29JY]
———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), H3077 [29AP]
Unemployment: modify threshold rates that must be met by a State in order to establish eligibility for fourth-tier emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6340), H7392 [29SE]
Remarks
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H589 [4FE]
———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), Senate amendment, H589 [4FE]
Dept. of Defense: apply the Buy American Act to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, H4051 [27MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4051 [27MY]
———require private security contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq to hire U.S. citizens as direct employees and not as independent contractors, H4051 [27MY]
Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of adding Hudson River Valley in New York, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 4003), H1616 [18MR]
Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S., H3000 [28AP]
Federal Home Loan Banks: anniversary of Affordable Housing Program, E1311
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), H5645 [15JY]
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.: SEC investigation of alleged fraudulent activities relative to sale of financial product tied to subprime mortgages, H3000 [28AP]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1733
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), E620
Montgomery, NY: anniversary of Montgomery Fire Dept., E558
Mount St. Mary College: anniversary, E747
Sri Lanka: recognize anniversary of end of civil war, provide for resettlement of internally displaced persons, and call for investigation of alleged war crimes, E899
Vitamin L Project (organization): anniversary, E101
Tributes
Ahouse, Daniel J., E96
Butler, Marjorie, E550
Murtha, John P., H805 [24FE]
Wade-Lewis, Margaret, E551