HOLT, RUSH D. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4071, H4073 [27MY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6235 [28JY]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3401, H3402 [12MY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H890 [25FE]
Appointments
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), H139 [13JA]
———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H2845 [22AP]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2845 [22AP]
Almanzo Wilder Post Office Building, Malone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6139), H6763 [15SE]
American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see H. Res. 1296), H4873 [24JN]
Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), H6405 (see H. Res. 1582), H6457 [29JY]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5712 [19JY]
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]
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]
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), H8089 [7DE]
Armed Forces: 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]
———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), H3745 [24MY]
———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), H2261 [23MR]
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), H4024 (see H. Res. 898), H4085 [27MY]
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), H2877 [26AP]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H5546 [13JY]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6407 (see H. Res. 1433), H6458 [29JY]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3658 [19MY]
Budget: provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 5454), H5819 [20JY]
Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see H. Res. 1677), H7395 [29SE]
———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]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H3310 [11MY]
Business and industry: require express authorization of a majority of shareholders of a public company for certain political expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), H1028 [2MR]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H139 [13JA]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H2800 [21AP]
Children and youth: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 6172), H6879 [22SE]
———protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (see H.R. 4247), H388 [26JA]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H4386 [10JN]
Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), H4873 [24JN]
Colleges and universities: permit facilities to be designated as voter registration agencies (see H.R. 1729), H3441 [12MY]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 5309), H8030 [2DE]
Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H5304 [30JN]
Credit: permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H4677 [22JN]
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), H972 [26FE]
———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 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. 5456), H4214 [28MY]
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), H6880 [22SE]
———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), H3658 [19MY]
———create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in certain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), H5501 [1JY]
———make grants to support fire safety education programs on college campuses (see H.R. 4908), H2505 [13AP]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1322), H3123 [4MY]
———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H2845 [22AP]
Dept. of HHS: improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3212), H603 [4FE]
———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2906), H1221 [9MR]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H6804 [16SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2844 [22AP]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7398 [29SE]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 2159), H3441 [12MY]
———establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H7757 [30NO]
Dept. of the Interior: establish the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 4698), H932 [25FE]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H3312 [11MY]
———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see H.R. 5248), H5986 [22JY]
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), H7396 [29SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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), H2504 [13AP]
———expand types of approved education programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4320), H2937 [27AP]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H6990 [23SE]
———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), H6881 [22SE]
———include participation in clean-up operations at Enewetok Atoll as a radiation-risk activity (see H.R. 1631), H7757 [30NO]
———make home loan guaranty programs for veterans regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6146), H6990 [23SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H6990 [23SE]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H8990 [22DE]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H4873 [24JN]
Diseases: provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see H.R. 4836), H6573 [30JY]
———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H1397 [12MR]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H6627 [10AU]
———authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H3870 [26MY]
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]
Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), H8353 [14DE]
Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H3312 [11MY]
Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), H7397 [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: 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), H1323 [10MR]
EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H472 [2FE]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 5000), H7499 [16NO]
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), H3310 [11MY]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: exclude certain small health care practices from Red Flag Guidelines (see H.R. 2345), H7499 [16NO]
Families and domestic relations: 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), H4872 [24JN]
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), H7499 [16NO]
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), H7156 (see H.R. 5746), H7213 [28SE]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2580 [14AP]
———extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants (see H.R. 5200), H3542 [18MY]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H1104 [3MR]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H2460 [25MR]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H6406 (see H.R. 5117), H6458 [29JY]
Foreign Service: recognize contributions of female ambassadors and members of the Foreign Service (see H. Res. 1698), H7395 [29SE]
Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H5618 [14JY]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H5819 [20JY]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H649 [22FE]
Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), H1322 [10MR]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H6284 [28JY]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H5985 [22JY]
———recognize life-saving role of ostomy care and prosthetics in the lives of people in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 245), H1027 [2MR]
———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 1551), H7757 [30NO]
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), H7644 [29NO]
———prevent loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the U.S. (see H.R. 4868), H3124 [4MY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2579 [14AP]
Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), H3078 [29AP]
Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H5921 [21JY]
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), H5677 [15JY]
———increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see H.R. 5206), H3542 [18MY]
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]
———enhance ability of Iranians to access the Internet and communications services (see H.R. 4301), H41 [12JA]
Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H266 [20JA]
IRS: 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), H4388 [10JN]
———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2937 [27AP]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
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), H5547 [13JY]
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]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H649 [22FE]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H3079 [29AP]
———improve access to advanced practice nurses and physicians' assistants (see H.R. 6373), H7393 [29SE]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H3079 [29AP]
———continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H8089 [7DE]
———cover hearing aids and auditory rehabilitation services (see H.R. 504), H602 [4FE]
———ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price (see H.R. 1392), H3311 [11MY]
———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H6043 [26JY]
———establish collaborative care networks to reduce use of expensive hospital and provider resources and to provide more comprehensive and coordinated care to low-income individuals (see H.R. 3430), H755 [23FE]
———establish demonstration projects to study and improve the quality and cost effectiveness of cancer care services provided to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2872), H3483 (see H.R. 3675), H3484 [13MY]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H5819 [20JY]
———promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 3108), H3202 [5MY]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1359 [11MR]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H834 [24FE]
———provide for additional opportunities to enroll under part B (see H.R. 5588), H4873 [24JN]
———provide payment to hospitals for costs of expanded advanced practice nurse training programs (see H.R. 3185), H2937 [27AP]
Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), H5818 [20JY]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H648 [22FE] (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
———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), H3014 [28AP]
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), H3870 [26MY]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H8034 [3DE]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1221 [9MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 110), H3745 [24MY]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H194 [19JA]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1097), H755 [23FE]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H2641 [15AP]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5921 [21JY]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H6628 [10AU]
National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute (see H. Res. 1381), H3702 [20MY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), H5547 [13JY]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7156 (see H. Res. 1600), H7214 [28SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5921 [21JY]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National School Lunch Act: permit certain service institutions in all States to provide year-round services (see H.R. 4274), H1221 [9MR]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H1359 [11MR]
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), H6573 [30JY]
New Hampshire: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 899), H6164 [27JY]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H8089 [7DE]
———recognition of Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for physics (see H. Res. 1069), H555 [3FE]
Nonprofit organizations: strengthen partnership with Federal Government (see H.R. 5533), H4780 [23JN]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H388 [26JA]
Oil Pollution Act: extend liability to corporations, partnerships, and other persons having ownership interests in responsible parties (see H.R. 5686), H5712 [19JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off of Florida (see H.R. 5358), H4387 [10JN]
———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), H4974 (see H.R. 5634), H5203 [29JN]
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), H4507 [15JN]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H7454 [15NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
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: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest (see H.R. 4522), H386 [26JA]
———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), H6681 [14SE]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H1220 [9MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2319 [24MR]
———provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 1686), H648 [22FE]
Power resources: require treatment of any plans, documents, and lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drilling as a major Federal action relative to the National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 5506), H4597 [16JN]
Public buildings: prohibit smoking in or near Federal buildings (see H.R. 4131), H834 [24FE]
Public Health Service Act: amend relative to eating disorders (see H.R. 1193), H3014 [28AP]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H5546 [13JY]
Railroads: make the Northeast Corridor eligible for high-speed rail corridor development grants (see H.R. 4838), H1396 [12MR]
———require a certain percentage of high-speed rail project funds be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 5010), H7155 (see H.R. 5010), H7213 [28SE]
Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), H6881 [22SE]
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: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H5985 [22JY]
———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]
———require criminal background checks for school employees (see H.R. 6547), H8941 [21DE]
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), H648 [22FE]
———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]
Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, Westwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4628), H646 [22FE]
Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office, Little Ferry, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6379), H7757 [30NO]
Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), H6407 (see H. Res. 1529), H6458 [29JY]
Social Security: reject severe changes and make common-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see H. Res. 1077), H649 [22FE]
———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), H266 [20JA]
Society for Neuroscience: commemorate annual meeting (see H. Res. 1482), H6805 [16SE]
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), H934 [25FE]
Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), H2843 [22AP]
State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see H.R. 5302), H3542 [18MY]
Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), H7644 [29NO]
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H6882 [22SE]
Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H931 [25FE]
Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H2505 [13AP]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
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 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), H5303 [30JN]
———allow credits for establishment of franchises with veterans (see H.R. 2672), H6763 [15SE]
———allow reimbursement from flexible spending accounts for certain dental procedures (see H.R. 1948), H7548 [17NO]
———allow the low income housing credit to be carried back 5 years (see H.R. 4109), H2697 [20AP]
———deny a deduction for removal costs and damages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), H6406 (see H.R. 5905), H6458 [29JY]
———deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 4310), H3824 [25MY]
———eliminate drawback fee on manufacture or production of certain distilled spirits used in non-beverage products (see H.R. 4610), H1596 [17MR]
———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H1104 [3MR]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H1169 [4MR]
———extend investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities (see H.R. 5771), H6406 (see H.R. 5771), H6458 [29JY]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H3703 [20MY]
———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), H473 [2FE]
———increase, make permanent, and index for inflation the deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses and modify definition of eligible educator to include preschool educators (see H.R. 3164), H3542 [18MY]
———increase alternative minimum tax exemption amount and index such amount for inflation (see H.R. 5077), H2695 [20AP]
———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H755 [23FE]
———make the credit for research activities permanent and provide an increase in such credit for taxpayers whose gross receipts are predominantly from domestic production activities (see H.R. 1545), H7396 [29SE]
———modify rate for excise tax on investment income of private foundations (see H.R. 4090), H3658 [19MY]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H3274 [6MY]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H2800 [21AP]
———permit issuance of tax-exempt bonds for financing clean energy improvements under State and local property assessed clean energy programs (see H.R. 4155), H1518 [16MR]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H8030 [2DE]
———provide an investment credit for waste-to-energy facilities (see H.R. 5856), H6042 [26JY]
———provide employers a credit for reimbursing employee carpooling expenses (see H.R. 2367), H6406 (see H.R. 2367), H6457 [29JY]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H8030 [2DE]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H4247 [8JN]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 5644), H5302 [30JN]
———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement arrangements as qualified transportation fringe benefits (see H.R. 5129), H6406 (see H.R. 5129), H6458 [29JY]
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), H3703 [20MY]
Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H4638 [21JN]
———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]
U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5820 [20JY]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6164 [27JY]
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), H2580 [14AP]
University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), H1324 [10MR]
Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H3484 [13MY]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H6284 [28JY]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H7454 [15NO]
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), H5819 [20JY]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
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]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: provide members of Individual Ready Reserve who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information on counseling to prevent suicide (see H.R. 5170), H3013 [28AP]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H6763 [15SE]
Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 6425), H7613 [18NO]
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), H971 [26FE]
Dept. of Education: award grants to improve access to, sharing of, and use of, education data to improve student outcomes (see H.R. 5024), H2578 [14AP]
Ecology and environment: expand science and stewardship of America's most important wildlife corridors (see H.R. 5101), H2798 [21AP]
Education: establish a national leadership initiative to promote and coordinate knowledge utilization in education to increase student achievement (see H.R. 6563), H8940 [21DE]
———improve foreign language instruction (see H.R. 6036), H6569 [30JY]
Health: encourage use of medical checklists through research (see H.R. 5742), H5674 [15JY]
NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. 1231), H2459 [25MR]
National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. Res. 1655), H6989 [23SE]
Office of Science and Technology Policy: study and prepare a comprehensive national economic competitiveness and innovation strategy (see H.R. 5140), H2876 [26AP]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3201 [5MY]
Taxation: allow an income tax credit for equity investments in high technology small businesses (see H.R. 4769), H1168 [4MR]
———increase the credit for research expenses and allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), H1168 [4MR]
Undergraduate Research Week: designate (see H. Res. 1654), H6989 [23SE]
Voting: establish standards for publication of poll tapes used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5228), H3272 [6MY]
———establish standards for the transparent and accurate tabulation of votes and aggregation of vote counts in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5229), H3272 [6MY]
Remarks
Afghanistan: funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5403
———honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (H. Res. 1009), H221 [20JA]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H663 [23FE]
American Society for Training and Development: tribute to sponsorship of Employee Learning Week, E2040
Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1582), H6949 [23SE]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (H. Res. 1504), E1563
Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), H786
Appropriations: making continuing, H8211
———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, H5403
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: anniversary, E2094
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1284
———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, H4058
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5403
———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information on counseling to prevent suicide, H4076 [27MY]
Aung San Suu Kyi: release by Burmese Government, H7512 [17NO]
Brain Awareness Week: observance, E405
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H592
———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), Senate amendment, H592
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1902
———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 (H. Res. 1203), H1851
Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (H. Res. 1677), H7512 [17NO]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1621), H8610 [17DE]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), H7803 [1DE]
China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (H. Res. 605), E404
CIA: require videotaping of intelligence-gathering interrogations and other pertinent actions involving a suspected terrorist, H856 [25FE], H7306 [29SE]
Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant authority to investigate underground coal mine operator compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit a report on such investigation (H. Res. 1363), H3675 [20MY]
Consumer Financial Protection Agency: establish, H4088 [28MY]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8242
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 Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), H1373
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8758
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4058
Dept. of Education: education programs and jobs funding, H5403
Dept. of Energy: establish Home Star Energy Efficiency Loan Program, H6781
Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6498, H6548 [30JY]
———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consideration (H. Res. 1574), H6468
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, H6937
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: suicide outreach prevention program funding, H6235 [28JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), Senate amendment, H8211
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6235 [28JY]
Earth Day: observance, H2788, H2791 [21AP]
Ecology and environment: expand science and stewardship of America's most important wildlife corridors (H.R. 5101), H2790 [21AP]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3316, H3403 [12MY], E1088
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), Senate amendment, H8847 [21DE]
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5325), H3582 [19MY]
———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), E613
———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), conference report, E1285
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6623
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H7885
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5900), E1577
FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food, H8212
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), E2119
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), E1365
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), H7269
Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H4382, H4383 [10JN]
Haiti: express condolences to earthquake victims and tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Urban Search and Rescue Team 1, H393 [27JA]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H663 [23FE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1468 [16MR], H1575, H1576, H1577, H1578, H1579, H1581 [17MR], H1902
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1851
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8242
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H856, H890, H891 [25FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), Senate amendment, H7306 [29SE]
———review intelligence to determine if there is credible evidence of connection between a foreign entity and U.S. anthrax attacks, H890, H891 [25FE]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4852
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H4852
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), E953
———call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (H. Res. 1359), E1233
———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (H. Res. 1751), H8057
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2773
———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4372 [10JN]
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 (H. Res. 1326), E1814
Kidney Disease Awareness and Education Week: observance, E1541
Korean Americans: tribute (H. Res. 1036), E373
Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H6468
Lawrenceville, NJ: anniversary of Lawrenceville School, E1804
Lynn University: continued search for students and faculty members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, H393 [27JA]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage, H6623
Medicare: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H1577 [17MR]
———eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, H1575 [17MR]
———funding, H1576, H1578, H1579 [17MR]
———solvency, H1576 [17MR]
NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) (H. Res. 1231), H3092 [4MY]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (H.R. 5481), H4726 [23JN]
National Farm to School Month: designate (H. Res. 1655), H7481 [16NO]
National Lab Day: support ideals (H. Res. 1213), E759
National security: making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 6080), H6589
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), H7252
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, H8963
NOAA: establish education and watershed programs which advance environmental literacy, including preparedness and adaptability for impacts of climate change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), H1675 [19MR]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (H. Res. 1717), H8055
———recognition of Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for physics (H. Res. 1069), E369
Office of Science and Technology Policy: require submittal of a strategic national plan to invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S., H3403 [12MY]
Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 3473), H4339 [10JN]
———ensure liabilities of an oil subsidiary will be inherited by the parent oil company in the event the subsidiary goes bankrupt, H6548 [30JY]
———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (H.R. 5214), H4383 [10JN], H6498 [30JY]
Pakistan: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, E1555
Point of order, H8612 [17DE]
Power resources: national energy policy, H2788, H2789, H2790 [21AP]
Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, E1560
Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and prevent workplace tragedies (H.R. 6495), H8144
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8409
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8562 [16DE], E2225
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5900), E1577
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), Senate amendments, H6623
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H7885
———provide a temporary payroll tax reduction, H8562 [16DE]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (H.R. 4994), Senate amendments, E2133
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1610), E1659
Undergraduate Research Week: designate (H. Res. 1654), H7473 [16NO]
University of Wisconsin: tribute to football team (H. Res. 1767), H8611 [17DE]
Votes: position on missed, H7777 [1DE]
West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster (H. Res. 1236), E590
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of Dept. of Defense classified documents to the news media related to Pakistan and Afghanistan, E1574
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (H. Con. Res. 323), E2036
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 846), H6962 [23SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H4210 [28MY], H4327 [9JN], H4383 [10JN]
Tributes
Byrd, Robert C., E1286
Davidson, Bruce H., E2167
Franks, Bob, E530
Gettelfinger, Ronald A., E1192
Height, Dorothy I., E645
Murtha, John P., H806 [24FE]
Savage-Jennings, Edith, E1961
Soaries, DeForest B., Jr., E1983
Ward, Mary Buxton, E596