LATHAM, TOM (a Representative from Iowa)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4004 [27MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5850), H6349 [29JY]
Articles and editorials
Boone County Veterans—Bert Doran, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1959
Boone County Veterans—Chuck Lovin, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1617
Boone County Veterans—Clyde ``Bill'' Neely, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1630
Boone County Veterans—David Mondt, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1621
Boone County Veterans—Dean Briley, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1961
Boone County Veterans—Don Schoof, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1592
Boone County Veterans—Donald Erb, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1666
Boone County Veterans—Galen Wiley, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1660
Boone County Veterans—Harold Gildea, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1795
Boone County Veterans—Jennifer Doak, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1605
Boone County Veterans—Jeremy Jacobsen, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1695
Boone County Veterans—John Harrison, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1640
Boone County Veterans—John McGovern, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1681
Boone County Veterans—John Miles, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1646
Boone County Veterans—Joseph Calderon, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1668
Boone County Veterans—Keith Pfrimmer, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1664
Boone County Veterans—Ken Barkwill, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1966
Boone County Veterans—Kenneth Walter, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1677
Boone County Veterans—Kenny Barnes, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1661
Boone County Veterans—Louis Wolfgram, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1643
Boone County Veterans—Milo Deuel, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1963
Boone County Veterans—Phil Golding, Alexander Hutchins, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1657
Boone County Veterans—William Ferry, Greg Eckstrom, Boone (IA) News-Republican, E1965
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), H5712 [19JY]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6628 [10AU]
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H649 [22FE]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 6403), H7615 [18NO]
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), H2878 [26AP]
———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), H1359 [11MR]
———lift restrictions on certain benefits for military technicians and repeal prohibition against overtime pay for National Guard technicians (see H.R. 3336), H2696 [20AP]
———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), H2642 [15AP]
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H4424 [14JN]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H5304 [30JN]
Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (see H.R. 6506), H8264 [8DE]
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H1324 [10MR]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H1440 [15MR]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3658 [19MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
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]
———extend suspension of limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible for Farm Service Agency guaranteed assistance (see H.R. 6418), H7548 [17NO]
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), H3542 [18MY]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H5546 [13JY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1518 [16MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian parole policy to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), H2697 [20AP]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H6804 [16SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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), H6403 (see H.R. 5933), H6454 [29JY]
Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 1230), H2696 [20AP]
———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H602 [4FE]
———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H5676 [15JY]
EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), H3274 [6MY]
European Union: temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state (see H.R. 5299), H3745 [24MY]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H2642 [15AP]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H4872 [24JN]
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), H7397 [29SE]
———express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6628 [10AU]
FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), H1519 [16MR]
Foreign aid: provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), H4873 [24JN]
Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5056), H7397 [29SE]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 3240), H2642 [15AP]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H6573 [30JY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see H.R. 5424), H5504 [1JY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5424), H5504 [1JY]
Immigration: 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), H424 [27JA]
Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (see H.R. 2271), H834 [24FE]
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), H4598 [16JN]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H3275 [6MY]
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), H6809 [20SE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H6406 (see H.R. 4986), H6458 [29JY]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Medicaid: require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H5712 [19JY]
Medicare: count period of observation in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), H6990 [23SE]
———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H3658 [19MY]
———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), H6881 [22SE]
———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 1894), H3274 [6MY]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H2937 [27AP]
———restore State authority to waive the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals (see H.R. 2692), H602 [4FE]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H603 [4FE]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H2580 [14AP]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1219), H3745 [24MY]
National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H5675 [15JY]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2878 [26AP]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Month: designate (see H. Res. 536), H3442 [12MY]
National Mentoring Month: designate (see H. Res. 990), H328 [21JA]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2641 [15AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), H6764 [15SE]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6764 [15SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 267), H972 [26FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3311 [11MY]
———repeal (see H.R. 5424), H5504 [1JY]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H3274 [6MY]
Pipelines: authorize loan guarantees for projects to construct renewable fuel pipelines (see H.R. 4674), H832 [24FE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2505 [13AP]
Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H2456 [25MR]
Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 6032), H6684 [14SE]
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), H5677 [15JY]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3442 [12MY]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H5712 [19JY]
Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (see H.R. 886), H3014 [28AP]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H4873 [24JN]
Taxation: allow an increased credit for tuition and related expenses of certain individuals age 55 and older (see H.R. 5557), H4635 [17JN]
———allow companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H2642 [15AP]
———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. 1346), H3310 [11MY]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7397 [29SE]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H7396 [29SE]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———provide for the eligibility of older workers for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 5558), H4635 [17JN]
———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H387 [26JA]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 5081), H3703 [20MY]
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), H4023 (see H.R. 4684), H4085 [27MY]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6043 [26JY]
University of Iowa: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1092), H647 [22FE]
Veterans: establish veterans' treatment courts (see H.R. 2138), H327 [21JA]
Veterans Health Administration: establish position of Director of Physical Therapy Service and a fellowship program for physical therapists in geriatrics, rehabilitation, and polytrauma care (see H.R. 1036), H3311 [11MY]
World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H6882 [22SE]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H755 [23FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
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), H2456 [25MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain federally owned land in Story County, IA (see H.R. 5669), H5501 [1JY]
Remarks
Alexander, IA: anniversary, E1113
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, H4006 [27MY]
Ballard, IA: tribute to Ballard Junior and Senior High School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E486
Boone, IA: Boone County Fair recipient of Association of Iowa Fairs Blue Ribbon Award, E446
———tribute to Bryant Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E456
———tribute to Lincoln Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E488
———tribute to Page Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E488
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), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1847 [21MR]
Carlisle, IA: anniversary of Carlisle Christian Church, E1609
Dallinger, Carolyn E.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Iowa Professor of the Year Award recipient, E1985
Daters, Theresa: Melbourne, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E896
Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain federally owned land in Story County, IA (H.R. 5669), H6261 [28JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4006 [27MY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E126
Dept. of HUD: increase Community Development Block Grant Program funding directed at minority-serving institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities, H6353 [29JY]
———increase Community Development Block Grant Program funding for disaster relief for Midwest communities affected by flooding, H6374 [29JY]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit reallocation of Federal highway funding to livable communities program unless such program is authorized, H6351 [29JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (H.R. 3787), E1807
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: eliminate or reduce funding for certain Federal programs, H6350
———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), H6319, H6321, H6350
Dye, Donald: ``Live! With Regis & Kelly'' (television program) Top Teacher Search award finalist, E897
———``Live! With Regis & Kelly'' (television program) Top Teacher Search award recipient, E1040
Economy: importance of job creation, H6321 [29JY]
Faisal Amyra: Shriners Hospitals for Children Iowa Shrine Bowl Queen designee, E1465
Fort, Merlin: Humboldt County, IA, Neighborhood Restoration/Beautification Award recipient, E519
Fort Dodge, IA: anniversary of Friendship Haven, E1567
Gargano family: Humboldt County, IA, Family Tradition Award recipient, E518
Harklau, Dean and Judy: Humboldt County, IA, Good Neighbor Award recipient, E519
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1847 [21MR]
Heavenly Hats Project-TRV (nonprofit organization): Humboldt County, IA, Young Leaders Award recipient, E520
Humboldt Area Arts Council: Humboldt County, IA, Cooperation Award recipient, E518
Iowa: inclusion of 4th Congressional District high schools in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' bronze medal list, E451
———tribute to Des Moines (IA) Register Academic All-State Team honorees from Fourth Congressional District, E900
Iowa Central Community College: tribute to designation of Iowa Central Fuel Laboratory as the first BQ-9000 testing laboratory for biodiesel fuel, E1356
Kelly, Drew: Iowa High School Athletic Association Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, E894
Kinseth-Bode, Arlis: Humboldt-Dakota City, IA, Chamber of Commerce President's Award recipient, E516
Lansing, IA: Kee High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1968
Lingren, Alexa: Mary Jo and Glen Mente Endowment and Iowa 4-H Foundation leadership project award recipient, E2022
Lorentzen, Elizabeth: Art Educators of Iowa (organization) Outstanding High School Art Educator Award recipient, E1731
M.D. Products, Inc.: Humboldt County, IA, Horizon Award recipient, E519
Maxwell, IA: tribute to Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E486
Meiling, Viola and Sylvan: Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development's Housing Manager of the Year Award recipient, E1353
Ogden, IA: anniversary of Ogden Lions Club, E454
Parks, Maggie: Art Educators of Iowa (organization) Art Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1972
Pettit, Brandon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E446
Rasmussen, Ron: Humboldt County, IA, Youth Champion Award recipient, E517
Schmidt, Martha: Humboldt County, IA, Inspiration Award recipient, E518
Skahill, Emma: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist for Iowa, E670
Snap-on Inc.: anniversary, E1372
Stevenson, Jerry: Loyal Order of the Moose Pilgrim Degree of Merit award recipient, E1727
Studer, Kerry M.: Bronze Star recipient, E1038
Terhark, Amanda: Art Educators of Iowa (organization) Outstanding Middle School Art Educator Award recipient, E1971
Waterloo, IA: anniversary of Waterloo Free Methodist Church, Lighthouse Fellowship, E1037
Webster City, IA: tribute to Webster City School District retirees, E1061
Witcraft, Kim: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, E734
Yungclas, Patricia: Wallaces Farmer (publication) Iowa Master Farm Homemaker Award recipient, E1689
Tributes
Anderson, Don, E226
Barkwill, Ken, E1966
Barnes, Joseph K., E1661
Briley, Dean, E1961
Brown, James K., E95
Burgason, Verle, E2020
Calderon, Joseph, E1668
Chen, Lucy, E1040
Deuel, Milo, E1963
Doak, Jennifer, E1605
Doran, Bert, E1959
Erb, Donald, E1666
Ferry, William, E1965
Geis, Kevin, E1467
Gildea, Harold, E1795
Gilley, Mary, E453
Golding, Phil, E1657
Gonzalez, Dali, E453
Gonzalez, Felix, E453
Guerra, Ryan, E484
Harrison, John, E1640
Haskell, Joan, E669
Heidersheit, Charlie, E1040
Holden, Goldie Michalek, E1355
Jacobsen, Jeremy, E1695
Lacina, Nick, E1469
Lovin, Chuck, E1617
Martin, Lyle, E1468
McGovern, John, E1681
Miles, John, E1646
Mitchell, Mae L., E1582
Mondt, David, E1620
Neely, Clyde (Bill), E1630
Ortiz, Adalissa, E484
Patterson, Joyce, E1039
Pfrimmer, Keith, E1664
Schoof, Don, E1592
Smith, Dustin, E1589
Smith, Morgan, E485
Squires, Larry, E899
Stoll, Emily, E1037
Thomsen, Leo, E1970
Voshell, Mable, E895
Walter, Kenneth, E1677
Warrick, Carla, E2019
Wauters, Gary, E1061
Webster, Raymond L., E1729
Wiesley, Russ, E445
Wiley, Galen, E1660
Williamson, David, E1466
Wolfgram, Louis, E1642