KINGSTON, JACK (a Representative from Georgia)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H6990 [23SE]
Amtrak: discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss (see H.R. 5377), H4597 [16JN]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
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]
———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), H5674 [15JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H328 [21JA]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), H2697 [20AP]
———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3822 [25MY]
———support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (see H. Res. 1025), H427 [29JA]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H2697 [20AP]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4975 (see H. Res. 1483), H5204 [29JN]
Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H5547 [13JY]
Augusta State University: tribute to men's golf team (see H. Res. 1533), H5711 [19JY]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6764 [15SE]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H327 [21JA]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2505 [13AP]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H834 [24FE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), H6574 [30JY]
———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H5547 [13JY]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H1324 [10MR]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
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), H2261 [23MR]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3274 [6MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), H1596 [17MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Natural Resources Conservation Service (see H. Con. Res. 269), H2936 [27AP]
———establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H3542 [18MY]
Dept. of Commerce: study population of South Atlantic red snapper fishery and limit departmental authority to promulgate any interim rule that prohibits fishing in South Atlantic red snapper fishery (see H.R. 3307), H5303 [30JN]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), H266 [20JA]
———take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H3824 [25MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H6764 [15SE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
Education: tribute to special education teachers (see H. Con. Res. 284), H4598 [16JN]
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: require institutions with outstanding assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to disclose such fact to customers (see H.R. 6337), H7392 [29SE]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H3275 [6MY] (see H.J. Res. 77), H2505 [13AP]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4396), H3274 [6MY]
———facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel standard (see H.R. 5778), H6881 [22SE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: allow private sector employers to provide compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay (see H.R. 933), H2579 [14AP]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H8598 [16DE]
Federal employees: repeal certain provisions of law relative to official time and labor organization activities (see H.R. 3251), H5503 [1JY]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H6163 [27JY]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H6042 [26JY]
Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 4636), H3202 [5MY]
Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 5319), H3658 [19MY]
Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team members for their service and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), H2936 [27AP]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6805 [16SE]
Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African-American church in Greene County, GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), H6571 [30JY]
Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H2800 [21AP]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1657 [18MR]
———ensure health care consumer and provider access to certain benefits plan information and provide transparency in hospital price and quality information under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), H2319 [24MR]
———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), H5501 [1JY]
———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2505 [13AP]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2319 [24MR]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6163 [27JY]
Help America Vote Act: require States to certify that aliens are prohibited from voting in elections for State or local office as a condition of receiving funds under such Act (see H.R. 6492), H8030 [2DE]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H756 [23FE]
Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), H4906 [28JN]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3124 [4MY]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (see H.R. 5152), H2936 [27AP]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4216 [28MY]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), H6685 [14SE]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Middle East: support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3825 [25MY]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6809 [20SE]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H3080 [29AP]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1441 [15MR]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H6881 [22SE]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H6283 [28JY]
National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), H7398 [29SE]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE] (see H. Res. 1080), H756 [23FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6163 [27JY]
———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), H2457 [25MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3311 [11MY]
———permit States to elect not to establish an American Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), H4387 [10JN]
———repeal (see H.R. 4903), H2215 [22MR] (see H.R. 4910), H2319 [24MR] (see H.R. 4972), H2458 [25MR]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H3441 [12MY]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H5712 [19JY]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H6164 [27JY]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
Real estate: require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), H4779 [23JN]
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), H3201 [5MY]
Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: express the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review conference in Uganda (see H. Con. Res. 265), H2799 [21AP]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1087), H647 [22FE]
SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change interpretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), H2318 [24MR]
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), H5819 [20JY]
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), H3871 [26MY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4023 (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4085 [27MY]
Taxation: allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3124 [4MY]
———allow unused amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans (see H.R. 544), H2504 [13AP]
———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), H2845 [22AP] (see H. Res. 1346), H3310 [11MY]
———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will result in hardships for families and job-creating small business and will further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1317), H3078 [29AP]
———make certain tax relief permanent and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), H8519 [15DE]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H5617 [14JY]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H2504 [13AP]
———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 240), H602 [4FE]
———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H1169 [4MR]
———waive penalty on early distributions from individual retirement plans for small business investments (see H.R. 5318), H3542 [18MY]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H648 [22FE]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H2319 [24MR]
Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H327 [21JA]
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), H4507 [15JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H5618 [14JY]
University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3657 [19MY]
Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), H7395 [29SE]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5547 [13JY]
———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), H2800 [21AP]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H2844 [22AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: allow active-duty members between the ages of 18 and 21 to purchase and consume beer and wine at certain locations on military installations (see H.R. 5958), H6404 (see H.R. 5958), H6456 [29JY]
———celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation's defense (see H. Res. 1594), H6572 [30JY]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize the lease of certain lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument (see H.R. 4773), H1168 [4MR]
———conduct a special resource study of Point Peter in St. Marys, GA (see H.R. 5908), H6283 [28JY]
Thomson, Bobby: tribute (see H. Res. 1730), H7614 [18NO]
Remarks
Afghanistan: funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5401 [1JY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H821 [24FE]
Appropriations: making continuing, H8206 [8DE]
———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, H5401 [1JY]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1268 [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, H4000 [27MY]
———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 (H. Res. 1119), H1790 [20MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5401 [1JY]
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H589 [4FE]
———deficit, H1268 [10MR], H5956 [22JY]
———establish spending caps at a certain percentage of the gross domestic product and implement automatic across-the-board spending cuts if such caps are exceeded, H8070 [7DE]
———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), Senate amendment, H589 [4FE]
———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), H1832 [21MR]
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H498 [3FE]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8231 [8DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4000 [27MY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E153
Dept. of Education: effectiveness of departmental policies, H822 [24FE]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize the lease of certain lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument (H.R. 4773), H5514
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), Senate amendment, H8206 [8DE]
Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H1143 [4MR]
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6593 [10AU]
FEMA: provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), consideration (H. Res. 1549), H5956 [22JY]
Glynco, GA: anniversary of Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, E2033
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H234 [20JA]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H821, H822, H823, H824, H825, H827 [24FE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1473 [16MR], H1628 [18MR], H1790, H1791 [20MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1832 [21MR]
———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, H825 [24FE]
House of Representatives: impact of partisanship, H824, H825, H826, H827 [24FE]
———legislative process, H826 [24FE]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8231 [8DE]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage, H6593 [10AU]
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H821, H822 [24FE]
———proposal to host televised bipartisan health care summit, H821, H822, H825 [24FE]
Parliamentary inquiry, H1822 [21MR]
Republican Party: national agenda, H4914 [29JN]
Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (H. Res. 1020), H402 [27JA]
Savannah, GA: plea for help in assisting unidentified man, H451 [2FE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H1143 [4MR]
Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (H.R. 4887), H1791 [20MR]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1606), H6593 [10AU]
———provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), H2290 [24MR]
Valdosta, GA: anniversary, E19
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H831 [24FE]
Texts of
H. Res. 1594, American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) combat action anniversary and recognize contributions to the Nation's defense, E1490
Tributes
Coverdell, Paul, E1397
Davis, Bill, E1488
Graves, Representative Tom, H4396 [14JN]
Johnson, Charlie, E1779
Kluttz, James, E1987
Mascunana, Jeffrey W., E1726
Mobley, William H., IV, E1823
Murtha, John P., H800 [24FE]
Shaw, Jay, E933