KLEIN, RON (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4073 [27MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, H2818 [22AP]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, H425 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H4387 [10JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act: provide certified trainers of service animals access to the same public transportation and public accommodations afforded disabled persons with service animals (see H.R. 4378), H472 [2FE]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H5712 [19JY]

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]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]

Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H5503 [1JY]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), H5617 [14JY]

———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), H933 [25FE]

Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5504 [1JY]

Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H4425 [14JN]

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6764 [15SE]

Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]

Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 6133), H7156 (see H.R. 6133), H7213 [28SE]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3703 [20MY]

———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3703 [20MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. 4676), H2579 [14AP]

———establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 5156), H6284 [28JY]

———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H6573 [30JY]

Dept. of Defense: amend Homeowners Assistance Program to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 4324), H388 [26JA]

———review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), H3824 [25MY]

Dept. of Education: establish a program for displaced aerospace professionals to become certified elementary, secondary, or vocational school teachers (see H.R. 5093), H2798 [21AP]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2844 [22AP]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H472 [2FE]

Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H5676 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: reform the Minerals Management Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), H6573 [30JY]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H1656 [18MR]

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 (see H.R. 5297), H3482 [13MY]

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), H2937 [27AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541), H422 [27JA]

———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7397 [29SE]

———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H7397 [29SE]

———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7397 [29SE]

Diseases: support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H4872 [24JN]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]

Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), H3124 [4MY]

———recognize achievements of high school graduating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies in post-secondary institutions, and support community engagement (see H. Res. 1443), H4506 [15JN]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H6284 [28JY]

FCC: study uses of amateur radio for emergency and disaster relief communications, identify impediments to deployment of such communications, and make recommendations for relief of such impediments (see H.R. 2160), H648 [22FE]

Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 5987), H6567 [30JY]

Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6406 (see H.R. 5746), H6458 [29JY]

———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2580 [14AP]

Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H2877 [26AP]

Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H5618 [14JY]

Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]

Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]

Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (see H.R. 5446), H4022 (see H.R. 5446), H4083 [27MY]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H8520 [15DE]

———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6684 [14SE]

———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H932 [25FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3578), H1169 [4MR]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H601 [4FE]

International trade: enhance reporting requirements on the status of the Arab League trade boycott of Israel and other trade boycotts of Israel (see H.R. 4046), H424 [27JA]

Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), H7391 [29SE]

———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), H753 [23FE]

———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4677 [22JN]

———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), H2215 [22MR]

Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1323 [10MR]

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), H7855 [1DE]

———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), H328 [21JA]

Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H3824 [25MY]

———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), H2503 [13AP]

———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]

Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 5655), H5303 [30JN]

Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H2643 [15AP]

Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8031 [2DE]

Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H2460 [25MR]

———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 5926), H6402 (see H.R. 5926), H6454 [29JY]

———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H7396 [29SE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H427 [29JA]

———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]

Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H6284 [28JY]

Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), H6405 (see H. Res. 1571), H6457 [29JY]

Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]

Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765), H8520 [15DE]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H556 [3FE]

NASA: reauthorize manned space flight activities (see H.R. 4804), H1322 [10MR]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H3124 [4MY]

National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1445), H5547 [13JY]

National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]

National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H6882 [22SE]

National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5921 [21JY]

National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), H3744 [24MY]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]

National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. 1291), H3125 [4MY]

National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5921 [21JY]

National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H2937 [27AP]

National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1323 [10MR]

NATO: tribute to NATO School (see H. Res. 527), H6406 (see H. Res. 527), H6458 [29JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7855 [1DE]

North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H388 [26JA]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1047), H423 [27JA]

Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3312 [11MY]

Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H2460 [25MR]

Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1170 [4MR]

Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1734), H8031 [2DE]

Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3823 [25MY]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3824 [25MY]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to eating disorders (see H.R. 1193), H3311 [11MY]

Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H934 [25FE]

Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), H3484 [13MY]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H2460 [25MR]

SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H601 [4FE]

SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), H5984 [22JY]

Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance coverage for certain indirect investors caught in Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), H2639 [15AP]

Senior citizens: 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]

Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum amount for loans to State and local development companies and provide temporary authority for debt refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. 5412), H3870 [26MY]

Social Security: expand permissive exclusion from participation in Federal health care programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. 6130), H6762 [15SE]

Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1058), H5504 [1JY]

Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5986 [22JY]

Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), H3703 [20MY]

Taxation: 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), H5503 [1JY]

———deny a deduction for removal costs and damages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), H6574 [30JY]

———encourage investments in infrastructure (see H.R. 6181), H6879 [22SE]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H1028 [2MR]

———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7397 [29SE]

———modify investment tax credit for combined heat and power system property (see H.R. 4144), H387 [26JA]

———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 1159), H6572 (see H.R. 5058), H6573 [30JY]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see H.R. 2542), H2844 [22AP]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H833 [24FE]

Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H4215 [28MY]

Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]

U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5820 [20JY]

Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]

———develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H2642 [15AP]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 991), H141 [13JA]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 4045), H648 [22FE]

Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]

World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]

World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H423 [27JA]

———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]

———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 4237), H6804 [16SE]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6683 [14SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: require that the concurrent resolution for fiscal year 2012 include a benchmark plan to eliminate the deficit by fiscal year 2020 and that subsequent resolutions adhere to that plan (see H.R. 4931), H2318 [24MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 236), H647 [22FE]

FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), H6163 [27JY]

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]

Israel: express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a data-mining system and biometric technology program, and support GAO study on Medicare administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), H2640 [15AP]

Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust ineligible to contract with any governmental agency for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see H.R. 6347), H7392 [29SE]

Social Security: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 302), H5985 [22JY]

Veterans: expand burial benefits for certain homeless veterans (see H.R. 6042), H6569 [30JY]

Remarks

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), H758 [24FE]

Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (H. Con. Res. 267), H8057, H8058 [7DE]

Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (H. Res. 708), E59 [21JA]

Buy American Act: increase requirement for American-made content and tighten waiver provisions (H.R. 4351), H1013, H1014 [2MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 239), H1077 [3MR]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 236), H1078, H1079 [3MR]

Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (H. Res. 1402), H8047, H8048, H8049 [7DE]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), H654 [23FE]

Dept. of Commerce: require Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program to evaluate challenges that are unique to small manufacturers and facilitate improved communication betweeen centers, H3352 [12MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4075 [27MY]

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), H4532 [16JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H1013 [2MR]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration (H. Res. 1344), H3352 [12MY]

Financial institutions: allow small banks to amortize losses or write-downs on real estate loans in order to increase availability of credit for small businesses, H4532 [16JN]

———facilitate access by small businesses to capital, H1014 [2MR]

Florida: impact of Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico on travel and tourism, H4576 [16JN]

———resurgence in housing market, H3758 [25MY]

Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (H. Res. 1704), H8046, H8047 [7DE]

Gulf of Mexico: Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion, H4576 [16JN]

———impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H4576 [16JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1748 [20MR]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7831 [1DE]

Housing: reduce foreclosures of residential mortgages, H1017 [2MR]

Iran: ensure companies operating in the U.S. that receive Federal funds are not conducting business in Iran, H4075 [27MY], H4851 [24JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4851 [24JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), motion to instruct conferees, H2815 [22AP]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H2815 [22AP]

Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (H. Res. 1359), H4716 [23JN]

———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (H. Res. 1751), H8056, H8057 [7DE]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2777 [21AP]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3856 [26MY]

Journal: question of approval, H1747 [20MR]

Korean War: anniversary, H5307 [1JY]

Medicare: release of part D prescription drug benefit rebate checks, H4336 [10JN]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to make stabilization fund expenditures without borrowing from the Treasury (S. 4036), H8975 [22DE]

National Teacher Day: establish (H. Res. 403), H3517 [18MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (H. Res. 1717), H8049, H8053, H8055 [7DE]

Point of order, H445 [2FE], H8047, H8049 [7DE]

Populist Caucus: agenda, H1013, H1014, H1017 [2MR]

Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 67), H8976 [22DE]

Rosh Hashanah: observance, H6689 [15SE]

Social Security: anniversary, H5732 [20JY]

———disregard, for purposes of eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (S. 1674), H6895 [23SE]

———privatization proposals, H5732 [20JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to veterans, H2583 [15AP]

Votes: position on missed, E484 [25MR], E745 [4MY], E994 [28MY]

World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (H. Res. 1044), H443, H444 [2FE]

———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (H. Con. Res. 323), H7716 [30NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2796 [21AP], H3270 [6MY], H3538 [18MY], H4019, H4081 [27MY], H4595 [16JN], H7852 [1DE]

Tributes

Davidson, Marna S., H4681 [23JN]

Flinn, Randa, H5621 [15JY]

Herhold, Frank, H3444 [13MY]

Steinberg, Cecelia, E1512 [30JY]