HIRONO, MAZIE K. (a Representative from Hawaii)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H2642 [15AP]
African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. 1085), H647 [22FE]
Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), H6405 (see H. Res. 1582), H6457 [29JY]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4247 [8JN]
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: 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]
———honor service and achievements of female members and veterans, commend those currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ensure receipt of adequate combat training (see H. Res. 904), H2800 [21AP]
———provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal correspondence and small parcels to members serving or hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable (see H.R. 707), H3441 [12MY]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H3079 [29AP]
———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), H4247 [8JN]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H3542 [18MY]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3272 [6MY]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see H. Res. 1314), H3078 [29AP]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H139 [13JA]
Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building, Honolulu, HI: designate (see H.R. 5720), H5712 [19JY]
———designate, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 5720), H5986 [22JY]
Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), H6284 [28JY]
Children and youth: establish and implement concussion management guidelines for school-aged children (see H.R. 1347), H4247 [8JN]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H4386 [10JN]
Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), H4387 [10JN]
Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. 4318), H3274 [6MY] (see H.R. 6456), H7643 [29NO]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6882 [22SE]
Colleges and universities: 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), H2936 [27AP]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H7454 [15NO]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 5561), H4873 [24JN]
Contracts: assure quality and best value in Federal construction projects by prohibiting the practice known as bid shopping (see H.R. 3492), H3274 [6MY]
———establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1020), H3123 [4MY]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4247 [8JN]
Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H5304 [30JN]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H934 [25FE]
———prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H2877 [26AP]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3014 [28AP] (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), H3703 [20MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H3202 [5MY]
———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: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 5156), H4425 [14JN]
———establish regulatory system and research program for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (see H.R. 4363), H6683 [14SE]
———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H4215 [28MY]
———require Bureau of Economic Analysis to publish certain economic data regarding territories and Freely Associated States (see H.R. 6015), H6568 [30JY]
Dept. of Defense: phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4650), H5503 [1JY]
———require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H472 [2FE]
———take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H4023 (see H.R. 5298), H4085 [27MY]
Dept. of Education: require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 5843), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H3014 [28AP]
———implement Clean Cities Program (see H.R. 3488), H4872 [24JN]
Dept. of HHS: 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), H3124 [4MY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H3484 [13MY]
———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. 3287), H1359 [11MR] (see H.R. 3315), H1440 [15MR]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7156 (see H. Res. 1476), H7213 [28SE]
Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 476), H3541 [18MY]
———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), H7644 [29NO]
———provide grants to State and local governments to carry out programs to provide mediation between mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see H.R. 5754), H5675 [15JY]
Dept. of Justice: authorize a national program to reduce drug use, crime, and the costs of incarceration (see H.R. 4055), H834 [24FE]
———establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H7499 [16NO]
Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see H.R. 5376), H7644 [29NO]
———require a heightened review process of State occupational safety and health plans (see H.R. 4864), H5546 [13JY]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H4023 (see H.R. 5213), H4085 [27MY]
———study suitability and feasibility of adding the Heart Mountain Relocation Center near Powell, WY, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 3989), H3274 [6MY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H2844 [22AP]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians (see H.R. 3355), H1221 [9MR]
———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), H5712 [19JY]
———condition receipt of certain highway funding by States on the enactment and enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. 4891), H7454 [15NO]
———expand the Safe Routes to School Program to high schools (see H.R. 4021), H1359 [11MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H756 [23FE]
———clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H7644 [29NO]
———furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), H3824 [25MY]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7454 [15NO]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7454 [15NO]
———provide certain abused dependents of veterans with health care (see H.R. 6466), H7854 [1DE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7499 [16NO]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H6764 [15SE]
———promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H3703 [20MY]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3542 [18MY]
Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 3377), H5985 [22JY]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H649 [22FE]
———authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H4425 [14JN]
Drugs: provide grants for treatment of methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5678), H5501 [1JY]
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: encourage and support parent, family, and community involvement in schools, provide needed services and supports to children, and ensure that schools are centers of communities (see H.R. 3343), H755 [23FE]
———improve calculation, reporting, and accountability for high school graduation rates (see H.R. 1569), H4974 (see H.R. 1569), H5203 [29JN]
———improve teacher quality (see H.R. 5336), H3540 [18MY]
———provide incentives to implement reforms and strategies designed to improve outcomes for all students and significant reductions in achievement gaps among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), H7389 [29SE]
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), H1358 [11MR]
———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]
EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H6573 [30JY]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 5000), H7499 [16NO]
Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), H2641 [15AP]
Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H2877 [26AP]
FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H3484 [13MY]
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), H8030 [2DE]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2506 [13AP]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1257), H2641 [15AP]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H1595 [17MR]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H4873 [24JN]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H5503 [1JY]
———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), H4247 [8JN]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H7499 [16NO]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2800 [21AP]
Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), H6628 [10AU]
Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4416), H5921 [21JY]
Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to independent, peer-reviewed scientific data and information to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), H7454 [15NO]
———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. 5631), H5547 [13JY]
———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]
———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), H4216 [28MY]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]
———provide for professional exchanges with Haiti (see H.R. 417), H194 [19JA]
Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 5643), H6043 [26JY]
———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 615), H3311 [11MY]
Health: provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 4926), H4425 [14JN]
———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]
Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 5028), H5617 [14JY]
———ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural homeowners (see H.R. 5017), H2877 [26AP]
Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), H3543 [18MY]
Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities (see H. Res. 1762), H8353 [14DE]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H2643 [15AP]
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]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]
Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of those who served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), H3744 [24MY]
Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H2643 [15AP]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and marine and coastal resource management on Guam (see H.R. 4493), H934 [25FE]
Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), H7391 [29SE]
Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. 1161), H2506 [13AP]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5471), H5504 [1JY]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H3079 [29AP]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1519 [16MR]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H6805 [16SE]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H4387 [10JN]
Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2057), H7454 [15NO]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1221 [9MR]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 767), H2937 [27AP]
National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1507), H6764 [15SE]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (see H.R. 5481), H4246 [8JN]
National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H6764 [15SE]
National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. Res. 1655), H7454 [15NO]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2801 [21AP]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), H7454 [15NO]
National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. 1652), H7500 [16NO]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
Native Americans: improve prosecution of, and response to, crimes in Indian country (see H.R. 1924), H1221 [9MR]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H4678 [22JN]
New Hampshire: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 899), H1324 [10MR]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE] (see H. Res. 1080), H756 [23FE]
Oil Pollution Act: repeal limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), H4023 (see H.R. 5355), H4085 [27MY]
———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3275 [6MY]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
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), H5712 [19JY]
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require payment of royalty on all oil and gas saved, removed, sold, or discharged under a lease (see H.R. 5513), H5712 [19JY]
Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), H7500 [16NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
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), H4974 (see H.R. 5629), H5203 [29JN]
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. 6116), H7397 [29SE]
———require disclosure to shareholders of any expenditure made by companies in support of or in opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or local public office (see H.R. 4630), H646 [22FE]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H2877 [26AP]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3312 [11MY]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H648 [22FE]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs and activities (see H.R. 5897), H6282 [28JY]
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]
Richardson, William S.: tribute (see H. Res. 1470), H4779 [23JN]
Rogue River: designate certain tributaries as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 2890), H4506 [15JN]
Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), H3484 [13MY]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H423 [27JA]
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), H5500 [1JY]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
———end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. 5628), H4974 (see H.R. 5628), H5203 [29JN]
———improve automatic enrollment procedures for the national school lunch and school breakfast programs (see H.R. 4148), H5546 [13JY]
———improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see H.R. 4181), H4678 [22JN]
Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1018), H193 [19JA]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2365), H8286 [9DE]
———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]
Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), H2695 [20AP]
Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), H5545 [13JY]
———provide for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as disability (see H.R. 4054), H2877 [26AP]
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), H4905 [28JN]
Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), H6989 [23SE]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———deny a deduction for removal costs and damages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), H6684 [14SE]
———exclude from gross income discharges of student loans the repayment of which is income contingent or income based (see H.R. 2492), H7454 [15NO]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see H.R. 832), H472 [2FE]
———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), H7454 [15NO]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H194 [19JA]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H4425 [14JN]
———provide an elective payment for specified energy property (see H.R. 4599), H5546 [13JY]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H6042 [26JY]
———provide that solar electric property need not be located on the property to which it is generating electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient property credit (see H.R. 5464), H4214 [28MY]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H2877 [26AP]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 5644), H5547 [13JY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H3658 [19MY]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H3014 [28AP]
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), H4215 [28MY]
Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H7548 [17NO]
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]
Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), H2261 [23MR]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 258), H2459 [25MR]
Undergraduate Research Week: designate (see H. Res. 1654), H7500 [16NO]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6419), H7548 [17NO]
University of Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 1480), H5504 [1JY]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H7453 [15NO]
———improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H7499 [16NO]
———tribute (see H. Res. 1622), H7500 [16NO]
Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund: establish (see H.R. 3202), H4247 [8JN]
Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see H.R. 5851), H6406 (see H.R. 5851), H6458 [29JY]
White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 618), H555 [3FE]
Women: 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), H5920 [21JY]
———require that every mammography report contain a summary of the patient's breast density and a statement concerning the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 6404), H7500 [16NO]
Workers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 375), H2845 [22AP]
Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief employment (see H.R. 5654), H5986 [22JY]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3275 [6MY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1170 [4MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 243), H932 [25FE]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
Dept. of Transportation: improve effectiveness of transportation programs on Federal lands and provide funding for park roads and parkways and the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (see H.R. 6546), H8785 [17DE]
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see H.R. 5380), H3822 [25MY]
Medicaid: provide 100 percent reimbursement for medical assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through a federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawaiian health care system (see H.R. 6489), H8030 [2DE]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H1399 [15MR], H3709 [24MY]
Letters
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: Hardy Spoehr and Momi Imaikalani Fernandez, Papa Ola Lokahi (organization), H8240
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, H8407
Aviation: recognize the value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips (H. Res. 1473), H6725 [15SE]
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), H1912
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 243), H2531 [14AP]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 1008), H160, H162 [19JA]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), H7811
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8240
Dartmouth College: anniversary of Dartmouth Outing Club (H. Res. 776), H159, H160 [19JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), H6781
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (H. Res. 1641), H7478, H7479 [16NO]
———establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (H.R. 2377), H1404, H1405 [15MR]
Dept. of Energy: establish Home Star Energy Efficiency Loan Program, H6781
Dept. of HUD: reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians (H.R. 709), H5407 [1JY]
Dept. of Labor: require certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential (H.R. 4072), H7088, H7089 [28SE]
Dept. of Transportation: improve effectiveness of transportation programs on Federal lands and provide funding for park roads and parkways and the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (H.R. 6546), E2191
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3364
Education: tribute to special education teachers (H. Con. Res. 284), H4882 [28JN]
Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 329), H7482, H7483, H7484 [16NO]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1745), H7862 [2DE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8576
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 (H.R. 5987), H8099
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), H2600
Financial institutions: improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, H2884 [27AP]
Gulf of Mexico: clean up oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, H4266
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H241
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: expand (H.R. 5380), E928
Hawaii: Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, H6812 [22SE]
———ensure compliance of Native Hawaiian governing authority with the equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution, H728
———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 2314), H710, H722, H725, H728
———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 2314), consideration (H. Res. 1083), H694 [23FE]
———renewable energy projects, H7502 [17NO]
———require a statewide vote of approval before instituting the change of Federal policy toward Native Hawaiians, H725 [23FE]
———tribute to Peace Corps volunteers, E345
Hawaii Pacific University: tribute to softball team, E1071
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1453 [16MR], H1628 [18MR], H1912
Honolulu, HI: tribute to Iolani School National Economics Challenge team, E977
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8240
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2775
Medicaid: provide 100 percent reimbursement for medical assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through a federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawaiian health care system (H.R. 6489), E2052
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (H. Res. 1377), H8499
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1637), H7084, H7086 [28SE]
National Farm to School Month: designate (H. Res. 1655), H7479, H7480 [16NO]
National Principals Month: designate (H. Res. 1652), H7474, H7475 [16NO]
National School Psychology Week: designate (H. Res. 1645), H7087 [28SE]
Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg School of Medicine (H. Res. 1004), H157, H158, H159 [19JA]
Paterno, Joe: tribute (H. Res. 1715), H7481, H7482 [16NO]
Peace Corps: anniversary, E345
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to women's volleyball team (H. Res. 1015), H164, H165 [19JA]
Point of order, H165, H166 [19JA]
Richardson, William S.: tribute (H. Res. 1470), H5788 [20JY]
San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (H. Res. 1244), H4880, H4881 [28JN]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8407
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1663), H7083, H7084 [28SE]
Social Security: anniversary, H5730 [20JY]
———privatization proposals, H5730 [20JY]
Taxation: extend estate tax relief, H8576
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8576
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1745), H7862 [2DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H7862 [2DE], H8576
———provide a temporary payroll tax reduction, H8576
———rates, H6689 [15SE]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (S. 1067), H3414
Undergraduate Research Week: designate (H. Res. 1654), H7472, H7473, H7474 [16NO]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 5618), H5552 [14JY]
University of Alabama: tribute to football team (H. Res. 1007), H155, H156, H157 [19JA]
University of Arizona: anniversary (H. Res. 1145), H1401, H1402 [15MR]
University of Hawaii at Manoa: tribute to solar decathlon team, H3753 [25MY]
University of Virginia: tribute to men's soccer team (H. Res. 991), H165, H166 [19JA]
VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship program winners (H. Res. 1170), H1402 [15MR]
Votes: position on missed, H3837
Washington State University: anniversary of Honors College (H. Res. 1163), H1403, H1404 [15MR]
Women: health care for women, H1628 [18MR]
World Ocean Day: observance (H. Res. 1330), H4266
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (S. 1055), H6957 [23SE]
Tributes
Djou, Representative, H3768 [25MY]
Irons, Andy, E1980
Kamitaki, Nolan, E982
King, Samuel P., E2180
Matsuda, Iwao, E744
Moon, Ronald T.Y. (C.J.), E1139
Murtha, John P., H807
Oberstar, Representative, H8347 [14DE]