HUNTER, DUNCAN (a Representative from California)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6990 [23SE]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H972 [26FE]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), H3079 [29AP]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3825 [25MY]
———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6572 [30JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H5547 [13JY]
Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (see H.R. 5827), H5983 [22JY]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H649 [22FE]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H934 [25FE]
Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), H5711 [19JY]
Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
Colleges and universities: enforce the restriction on in-State tuition for aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 4548), H422 [27JA]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H3275 [6MY]
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), H5504 [1JY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3202 [5MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: improve preservation of the small arms production industrial base by allowing all small arms manufacturers to compete for Federal small arms contracts (see H.R. 5181), H3077 [29AP]
———prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), H1102 [3MR]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (see H.R. 5013), H2578 [14AP]
———require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]
District of Columbia: prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. 4430), H1104 [3MR]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H6406 (see H.R. 5162), H6458 [29JY]
Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S. (see H.R. 3310), H2642 [15AP]
Endangered species: prohibit treatment of the gray wolf as an endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. 6028), H6990 [23SE]
Families and domestic relations: require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 221), H8941 [21DE]
Federal employees: reduce number of civil service positions within the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), H3701 [20MY]
Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to governmental powers reserved to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), H603 [4FE]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H2504 [13AP]
———exempt well-managed community-based depository institutions from certain capitalization, debt, and accounting requirements to ensure access to credit by small businesses and family farms (see H. Res. 943), H194 [19JA]
Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), H7388 [29SE]
Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Program as it applies to units derived from public domain by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (see H.R. 4888), H2844 [22AP]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H4780 [23JN]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6805 [16SE]
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]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]
Health: provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2460 [25MR]
Immigration: provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real property used or intended to be used for alien smuggling (see H.R. 5769), H5921 [21JY]
———support credible and effective policies which welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), H326 [21JA]
Intelligence services: require the intelligence community to provide the Dept. of Defense information that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), H3079 [29AP]
Iran: prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H2216 [22MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2937 [27AP]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H755 [23FE]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H933 [25FE]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H5547 [13JY]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in California except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), H932 [25FE]
———require certain procedures for designating national monuments (see H.R. 5580), H4779 [23JN]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H328 [21JA]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H5986 [22JY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H. Con. Res. 273), H3442 [12MY]
National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H6574 [30JY]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2506 [13AP]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for enhanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal lands (see H.R. 5645), H5302 [30JN]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H4598 [16JN]
———tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H5547 [13JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H1817 [20MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3274 [6MY]
———repeal (see H.R. 4910), H2460 [25MR] (see H.R. 4972), H4215 [28MY]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H5503 [1JY]
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]
Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H5547 [13JY]
Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H933 [25FE]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2697 [20AP]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H5986 [22JY]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H4678 [22JN]
Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), H2646 [16AP]
Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H2459 [25MR]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H2261 [23MR]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5095), H7397 [29SE]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H2504 [13AP]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H327 [21JA]
———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), H4597 [16JN]
Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5450), H4022 (see H.R. 5450), H4084 [27MY]
Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: designate (see H.R. 6237), H7154 (see H.R. 6237), H7211 [28SE]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4386 [10JN]
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. 303), H2319 [24MR]
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), H2800 [21AP]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H755 [23FE]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H1656 [18MR]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5502 [1JY]
———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H3871 [26MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5676 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (see H. Res. 1115), H933 [25FE]
Dept. of Justice: prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), H5984 [22JY]
Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), H5503 [1JY]
Tobacco products: provide exception to prohibition against mailing tobacco products for members of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone (see H.R. 6037), H6569 [30JY]
VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship program winners (see H. Res. 1170), H1358 [11MR]
Poems
``Arizona's Bright Son,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2223
``Howell?'' Albert C. Caswell, E1829
Remarks
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1263 [10MR]
———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, H4005 [27MY], H8400, H8402, H8405 [15DE]
Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (H. Res. 1115), H1239 [10MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4005 [27MY]
Parliamentary inquiry, H4056 [27MY]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8400, H8402, H8405 [15DE]
Tade, Robert L.: California American Legion Legionnaire of the Year award recipient, E1257
World War II: tribute to 2d Air Division of the 8th Army Air Force, E849
Tributes
Casalegno, Lorenzo (Pete), E2013
Collins, Robert J., E1009
Dingeman, Bob, E774
Howell, Aaron, E1829
Mackey, Raymond, E2223
Weeks, Deanna, E1315