KIRK, MARK STEVEN (a Representative from Illinois)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7395 [29SE]
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: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4051), H472 [2FE]
———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), H2844 [22AP]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), H3079 [29AP]
Army: commend achievements in and commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security (see H. Res. 1106), H833 [24FE]
Augustana College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1089), H1397 [12MR]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H6990 [23SE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H5504 [1JY]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), H6628 [10AU]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H194 [19JA]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4424 [14JN]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H3870 [26MY]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H2580 [14AP]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H5304 [30JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2937 [27AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: 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), H424 [27JA]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H3311 [11MY]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H756 [23FE]
Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H7155 (see H.R. 4436), H7213 [28SE]
Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H1028 [2MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a toll-free hotline to assist and provide training to mental health professionals at institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 5385), H3822 [25MY]
———require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 1017), H3311 [11MY]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H3078 [29AP]
Diseases: reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H933 [25FE]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 5453), H4213 [28MY]
E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see H. Res. 1494), H5303 [30JN]
Education: support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 4223), H4506 [15JN]
Europe: express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H2643 [15AP]
FCC: authorize access by owners and operators of certain wireless microphones to a geolocation database maintained to prohibit operation of unlicensed television band devices on protected frequencies (see H.R. 4353), H934 [25FE]
FDA: modify approval of any drug containing controlled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see H.R. 4956), H3542 [18MY]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H2694 [20AP]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H2580 [14AP]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H2643 [15AP]
Great Lakes: issue restoration semipostal stamp (see H.R. 4876), H2505 [13AP]
———protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), H1167 [4MR]
GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings (see H.R. 4797), H2460 [25MR]
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]
Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), H2458 [25MR]
———ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1745 [19MR]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H6763 [15SE]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H1323 [10MR]
———require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), H2457 [25MR]
High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1407), H4022 (see H. Res. 1407), H4084 [27MY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H1169 [4MR]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3578), H41 [12JA]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H601 [4FE]
———require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1691), H3079 [29AP]
Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human rights violations, and impose further sanctions against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), H933 [25FE]
———condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (see H. Res. 1497), H5547 [13JY]
———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4647, 4649), H1028 [2MR]
———prevent high-ranking Iranian Government officials or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from being eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 256), H2643 [15AP]
Iran Sanctions Act: restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose participation in energy-related ventures, investments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), H6569 [30JY]
Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7614 [18NO]
———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), H1028 [2MR]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3703 [20MY]
———call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
———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), H2697 [20AP]
Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. 1161), H2697 [20AP]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H424 [27JA]
———include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 5461), H4214 [28MY]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H1220 [9MR]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), H6805 [16SE]
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), H1104 [3MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H556 [3FE]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1410), H4022 (see H. Res. 1410), H4084 [27MY]
National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H5820 [20JY]
National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), H3484 [13MY]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2696 [20AP]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute (see H. Res. 1381), H3702 [20MY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H388 [26JA]
Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), H141 [13JA]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H4247 [8JN]
Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H2456 [25MR]
President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), H3440 [12MY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H1169 [4MR]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H2460 [25MR]
Remini, Robert V.: designate as Historian Emeritus of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1659), H6989 [23SE]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6573 [30JY]
Social Security: 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), H140 [13JA]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4331 [9JN]
Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 4861), H1518 [16MR]
Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H2799 [21AP]
Taxation: provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H2460 [25MR]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5712 [19JY]
Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H4425 [14JN]
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]
———reject Iran's bid to join the Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 1181), H2461 [25MR]
U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5676 [15JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6164 [27JY]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5547 [13JY]
———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]
———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), H3125 [4MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Budget: establish the Grace Commission II to review and make recommendations regarding cost control in the Federal Government (see H.R. 6448), H7643 [29NO]
Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1323 [10MR]
Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), H3273 [6MY]
Small business: establish a tax, regulatory, and legal structure that encourages small businesses to expand and innovate (see H.R. 5109), H2842 [22AP]
Taxation: exclude income attributable to certain empowerment zone real property from gross income (see H.R. 6041), H6569 [30JY]
Letters
Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H7618 [29NO]
Lists
Personal accomplishments during tenure in House of Representatives, H7543-H7545 [17NO]
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), H1267 [10MR]
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), H1917
Economy: advance new international economic stabilization plan, H3249 [6MY]
Greece: public debt crisis, H3018 [29AP]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H759 [24FE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1917
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3970), H759 [24FE]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7543-H7545 [17NO]
Illinois: congressional history and impact of past Representatives serving the Illinois 10th Congressional District, H7541-H7543 [17NO]
Iran: anniversary of controversial Presidential elections, E1079
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4843 [24JN]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), motion to instruct conferees, H2810 [22AP]
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H2810 [22AP], H4843 [24JN]
———U.S. policy, E1079
Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (H.R. 4807), E346
Lebanon: U.S. policy, H2556 [14AP]
Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation (H. Res. 1335), E782
Medicare: repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (H.R. 3790), H1917
Small business: establish a tax, regulatory, and legal structure that encourages small businesses to expand and innovate (H.R. 5109), E626
Sri Lanka: prohibit assistance under Foreign Military Financing Program, E908
Taxation: exclude income attributable to certain empowerment zone real property from gross income (H.R. 6041), E1512
Votes: position on missed, E1242
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H3538 [18MY], H3655 [19MY]
Resignations
House of Representatives, H7618 [29NO]
Tables
Estimated national job losses caused by passage of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H1918
Medicare cuts caused by passage of H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, H1918
Tributes
Church, Marguerite Stitt, H7542 [17NO]
Harbaugh, Gregory J., E724
James, David, E707
McClory, Robert, H7542 [17NO]
Porter, John Edward, H7542 [17NO]
Rumsfeld, Donald H., H7542 [17NO]
Washburne, Elihu B., H7542 [17NO]