LEE, BARBARA (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4040 [27MY]
Articles and editorials
Congress's Serial Hits on Food Stamps, New York (NY) Times, H6624
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H2578 [14AP]
Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), H834 [24FE]
Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 5578), H4906 [28JN]
———protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), H4906 [28JN]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 879), H388 [26JA]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend period for which certain nutrition assistance may be provided under the Food and Nutrition Act (see H.R. 5656), H5303 [30JN]
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: anniversary of Office of Multicultural Affairs (see H. Res. 913), H5986 [22JY]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5618 [14JY]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2698 [20AP]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4597 [16JN]
Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 4733), H2505 [13AP]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
Armed Forces: call for the President to overturn the policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member who has died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), H2506 [13AP]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 248), H1168 [4MR]
———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]
———require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat and chemical and biological injuries (see H.R. 4269), H266 [20JA]
Army: tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H2580 [14AP]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal building, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees and first responders, and reject expressions of sympathy for those who attack public servants (see H. Res. 1127), H1105 [3MR]
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), H4598 [16JN]
Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to sale by the trustee of property that is subject to a lease (see H.R. 6020), H6569 [30JY]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H423 [27JA]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6684 [14SE]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3272 [6MY]
Braden, Dallas: tribute (see H. Res. 1351), H3441 [12MY]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see H. Res. 1314), H3078 [29AP]
Census: recognize importance and significance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native American community to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H. Res. 1086), H972 [26FE]
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]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4677 [22JN]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H332 [22JA]
Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), H7454 [15NO]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H1221 [9MR]
Chicago, IL: support initiatives of Chicago Wilderness (organization) and the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights (see H. Res. 860), H41 [12JA]
Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see H.R. 6258), H7548 [17NO]
———create and encourage the creation of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), H3274 [6MY]
———provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 6241), H7388 [29SE]
Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (see H. Res. 1144), H1220 [9MR]
China: express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (see H. Res. 1324), H3123 [4MY]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), H5503 [1JY]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6763 [15SE]
Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women (see H. Res. 1224), H2459 [25MR]
Community Reinvestment Act: improve assessments of regulated financial institutions (see H.R. 6334), H8030 [2DE]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H3657 [19MY]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 5561), H4873 [24JN]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4780 [23JN]
———U.S. policy relative to certain endangered species at the Conference of the Parties (see H. Res. 1180), H1396 [12MR]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), H3484 [13MY]
———tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), H3312 [11MY]
Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), H4330 [9JN]
CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of children's jewelry containing cadmium, barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), H327 [21JA]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3014 [28AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide accountability for criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4567), H471 [2FE]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H753 [23FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: create a local food credit program to assist schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers (see H.R. 5806), H5919 [21JY]
———develop an effective sampling and testing program to test for E. coli in boneless beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground beef components (see H.R. 6024), H6569 [30JY]
———ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H2458 [25MR]
Dept. of Defense: phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4650), H754 [23FE]
———reduce discretionary overseas contingency operations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), H3701 [20MY]
Dept. of Education: award grants to eligible entities to establish or expand linked learning pathways and a system of pathways (see H.R. 6174), H6879 [22SE]
———establish grant programs to help pregnant and parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), H5618 [14JY]
———provide grants to States to ensure that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors (see H.R. 3006), H6683 [14SE]
———provide low-income students with access to early education programs that promote school readiness, address achievement gap for English-language learners, and encourage bilingualism (see H.R. 6435), H7614 [18NO]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1322), H3123 [4MY]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H266 [20JA]
———conduct programs to screen adolescents, and educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding disorders (see H.R. 4846), H6628 [10AU]
———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H472 [2FE]
———establish a commission to construct a comprehensive national strategy on how to increase the affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of long-term care and community services (see H.R. 5187), H3077 [29AP]
———establish a grant program to assist in the provision of safety measures to protect social workers and other professionals who work with at-risk populations (see H.R. 1490), H602 [4FE]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H3541 [18MY]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H5919 [21JY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1324 [10MR]
———submit report on parasitic disease among poor Americans (see H.R. 5986), H6567 [30JY]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H4872 [24JN]
Dept. of Justice: authorize Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a public awareness campaign noting the link between dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. 5091), H3824 [25MY]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 5304), H4331 [9JN]
Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women's Bureau (see H. Res. 1589), H6572 [30JY]
———establish a safe patient handling and injury prevention standard to reduce injuries to patients, direct-care registered nurses, and other health care workers (see H.R. 2381), H2504 [13AP]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study on suitability and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 6199), H7548 [17NO]
———conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see H.R. 4491), H326 [21JA]
———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 4514), H4678 [22JN]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H3200 [5MY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H602 [4FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure (see H.R. 5510), H5712 [19JY]
———encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see H.R. 4682), H4387 [10JN]
———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift within selected communities by providing safe and convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine travel (see H.R. 4722), H1359 [11MR]
———expand the Safe Routes to School Program to high schools (see H.R. 4021), H1441 [15MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees (see H.R. 949), H3702 [20MY]
———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H4330 [9JN]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H3274 [6MY]
———promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H2842 [22AP]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3310 [11MY]
Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1140), H1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1155), H1323 [10MR]
———coordinate Federal research efforts on, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see H.R. 1570), H3014 [28AP]
———establish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national screening program and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or polyps (see H.R. 1189), H3824 [25MY]
———establish research advisory committee and provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5354), H3701 [20MY]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H6683 [14SE]
———recognize affects of colon cancer on women, and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see H. Res. 1053), H1359 [11MR]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H141 [13JA]
———authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H2505 [13AP]
Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), H6809 [20SE]
Drugs: provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 3939), H3542 [18MY]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), H8353 [14DE]
Education: ensure schools have physical education programs that meet minimum requirements for physical education (see H.R. 4557), H6043 [26JY]
———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]
———strengthen communities through English literacy and civic education for new citizens (see H.R. 3249), H933 [25FE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 6078), H6571 [30JY]
Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 4812), H1359 [11MR]
EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H3124 [4MY]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H2460 [25MR]
Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions for direct care workers and improve systems for collection and reporting of data on the direct care workforce (see H.R. 5902), H6282 [28JY]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 4806), H6043 [26JY]
———require restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), H422 [27JA]
FCC: establish broadband policy and conduct public broadband summits to assess competition, consumer protection, and consumer choice issues relating to broadband Internet access services (see H.R. 3458), H6683 [14SE]
———extend time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal (see H.R. 5020), H2578 [14AP]
FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), H5986 [22JY]
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: express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2643 [15AP]
———provide premium pay for employees whose official duties require the use of one or more languages besides English (see H.R. 4832), H4330 [9JN]
Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorize a fire station construction grant program (see H.R. 5858), H6628 [10AU]
Financial institutions: provide financial assistance to community development financial institutions to help defray the costs of operating small dollar loan programs (see H.R. 4694), H1519 [16MR]
———provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see H.R. 5159), H3312 [11MY]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H1595 [17MR]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 5577), H4906 [28JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H1656 [18MR]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H2842 [22AP]
Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction (see H. Res. 1016), H3015 [28AP]
Foreign trade: include a Public Health Advisory Committee on Trade in the trade advisory committee system and require public health organizations to be included in relevant sectoral or functional advisory committees (see H.R. 2293), H6573 [30JY]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H5303 [30JN]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), H5712 [19JY]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
———urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (see H.R. 2261), H7499 [16NO]
Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), H4424 [14JN]
Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 6021), H6569 [30JY]
———provide customs support services (see H.R. 5160), H3124 [4MY]
Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]
Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1367), H3541 [18MY]
Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. 4961), H3124 [4MY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal environmental impact statements for certain navigation projects (see H.R. 5621), H4905 [28JN]
———ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H7548 [17NO]
Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure (see H.R. 5820), H6764 [15SE]
———prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 5643), H6573 [30JY]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H6684 [14SE]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H5676 [15JY]
Health care facilities: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2273), H3658 [19MY]
Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. 4757), H1167 [4MR]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), H3440 [12MY]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3441 [12MY]
Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), H2695 [20AP]
Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), H6804 [16SE]
House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 5596), H4871 [24JN]
House Rules: require public disclosure by Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) of written reports and findings of the board of the Office of Congressional Ethics (see H. Res. 1416), H4215 [28MY]
Housing: prevent loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the U.S. (see H.R. 4868), H4215 [28MY]
———provide grants to States for low-income housing projects in lieu of low-income housing credits (see H.R. 4687), H4247 [8JN]
Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (see H. Res. 762), H2800 [21AP]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H601 [4FE]
———recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 1314), H3202 [5MY]
———eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), H3202 [5MY]
———protect children affected by certain immigration laws (see H.R. 3531), H7396 [29SE]
———provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 1340), H3745 [24MY]
———temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), H606 [5FE]
Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 4014), H2697 [20AP]
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (see H. Res. 929), H332 [22JA]
IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), H7397 [29SE]
Israel: 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]
Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), H2695 [20AP]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), H6574 [30JY]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H603 [4FE]
Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. Res. 1370), H4216 [28MY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (see H. Res. 1102), H1029 [2MR]
Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. 1161), H2845 [22AP]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H2504 [13AP]
———provide a screening and treatment program for prostate cancer in the same manner as is provided for breast and cervical cancer (see H.R. 4383), H4247 [8JN]
———require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H3658 [19MY]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H2697 [20AP]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H5985 [22JY]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1359 [11MR]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H3745 [24MY]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2641 [15AP]
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]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H7398 [29SE]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H424 [27JA]
Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize contributions of James Martin Center to combat nuclear weapons proliferation by training nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information (see H. Res. 1358), H3483 [13MY]
Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (see H.R. 4036), H1028 [2MR]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1104 [3MR]
National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 2256), H41 [12JA]
National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. 1057), H471 [2FE]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H2506 [13AP]
National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), H5920 [21JY]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (see H.R. 5481), H4780 [23JN]
National Competition for Community Renewal: establish to encourage communities to adopt innovative strategies and design principles relative to poverty prevention, recovery, and response (see H.R. 6222), H7398 [29SE]
National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H6764 [15SE]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2696 [20AP]
National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3125 [4MY]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H388 [26JA]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H6574 [30JY]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), H5547 [13JY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H2845 [22AP]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National School Lunch Act: increase number of children eligible for free school meals (see H.R. 3705), H146 [15JA]
National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1323 [10MR]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H2936 [27AP]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H3745 [24MY]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5820 [20JY]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE]
News media: promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, research impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish a National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see H.R. 4925), H2505 [13AP]
North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1361), H3543 [18MY]
Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 278), H2845 [22AP]
Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (see H. Res. 989), H41 [12JA]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3703 [20MY]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1170 [4MR]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. 6090), H6626 [10AU]
Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6682 [14SE]
Palmillas de Morales, Martha: relief (see H. Res. 1102), H1029 [2MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities (see H.R. 6295), H7391 [29SE]
Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. Res. 74), H649 [22FE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3542 [18MY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H833 [24FE]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2937 [27AP]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H934 [25FE]
Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H2580 [14AP]
Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), H7757 [30NO]
Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 2766), H5546 [13JY]
Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H4678 [22JN]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. 5061), H2640 [15AP]
San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 1760), H8353 [14DE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
———establish a grant program to assist schools in establishing a universal free classroom breakfast program (see H.R. 4325), H3079 [29AP]
———improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see H.R. 4181), H3542 [18MY]
———raise awareness of school pushout, reform disciplinary practices, encourage teaching of proper behavior, and facilitate effective teaching and learning environments (see H. Res. 1777), H8785 [17DE]
Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
———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), H6804 [16SE]
Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1058), H5504 [1JY]
Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), H3080 [29AP]
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H6685 [14SE]
Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H4678 [22JN]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3484 [13MY]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467), H193 [19JA]
———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), H3124 [4MY]
———disallow deductions for the payment of punitive damages (see H.R. 5994), H6568 [30JY]
———establish a Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive tax payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 2085), H6804 [16SE]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H4023 (see H.R. 5041), H4085 [27MY]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H327 [21JA]
———impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 5783), H6164 [27JY]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H3542 [18MY]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H5985 [22JY]
———provide a credit against tax for expenses paid or incurred in non-clinical research for neglected diseases (see H.R. 3156), H387 [26JA]
———provide incentives for the establishment of supermarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. 5685), H5501 [1JY]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H4023 (see H.R. 1806), H4084 [27MY]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5764), H5675 [15JY]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 5644), H5302 [30JN]
Territories: treat American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands as States for certain criminal justice programs (see H.R. 3353), H41 [12JA]
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), H3870 [26MY]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H3275 [6MY]
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]
Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]
———require public employees to perform inspection of State and local surface transportation projects and ensure public safety, cost-effective use of funds, and timely project delivery (see H.R. 2104), H2642 [15AP]
Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), H2261 [23MR]
U.N.: anniversary of adoption of Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic of Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (see H. Res. 929), H332 [22JA]
———promote respect for and full application of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see H. Res. 1551), H5985 [22JY]
———support goals and ideals of General Assembly Resolution declaring a ``Decade of Action for Road Safety'' (see H. Res. 1696), H7757 [30NO]
Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6419), H7548 [17NO]
Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), H2580 [14AP]
Walters, Ronald W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 326), H7394 [29SE]
Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see H.R. 5487), H5618 [14JY]
Women: issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 1124), H5985 [22JY]
———strengthen U.S. advocacy for women's rights by establishing a Dept. of State Office of International Women's Rights and a U.S. Commission on International Women's Rights (see H.R. 606), H1103 [3MR]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3125 [4MY]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3312 [11MY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 6045), H6570 [30JY]
Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), H7390 [29SE]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3541 [18MY]
Disabled: enhance existing adult day programs for people with multiple sclerosis or other similar diseases and improve access to respite services for family caregivers who are taking care of such people (see H.R. 6208), H6989 [23SE]
Foreign aid: coordinate all health-related assistance, assist developing countries in improving delivery of health services, and assist developing countries in strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see H.R. 4933), H2318 [24MR]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]
Israel: investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson in West Bank village of Nil'in and express sympathy to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), H3014 [28AP]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H933 [25FE]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), H423 [27JA]
National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), H3870 [26MY]
National HIV Testing Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1478), H4872 [24JN]
National STD Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1250), H2579 [14AP]
Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 6283), H7390 [29SE]
Taxation: provide additional protections for recipients of the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit (see H.R. 5693), H5502 [1JY]
U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objectives and related Millennium Development Goals, and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradication, human rights, and global health initiatives (see H. Con. Res. 318), H6803 [16SE]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6556), H8785 [17DE]
World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 333), H7855 [1DE]
Young, Charles: provide for posthumous promotion to brigadier general in the Army (see H.R. 5308), H3483 [13MY]
Letters
Jobs creation and retention: several civil rights and human rights organizations, E203
Press releases
Congressional Black Caucus Alternative to the President's Compromise: Congressional Black Caucus, H8566 [16DE]
Remarks
Afghanistan: funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5389, H5394, H5397 [1JY]
———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (H.R. 5015), H2561 [14AP]
African Americans: impact of unemployment and importance of job creation, H1423 [15MR]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), H2306 [24MR]
———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, H5389, H5394, H5397 [1JY], H6029 [26JY], H6049, H6064 [27JY]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1283 [10MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5389, H5394, H5397 [1JY], H6049, H6064 [27JY]
———prohibit increase of members serving in Afghanistan (H.R. 3699), H2561 [14AP]
Black History Month: observance (H. Res. 1046), H620
Budget: deficit, H5209 [30JN]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H2200
———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), H1830 [21MR]
California: anniversary of East Bay Regional Park District (H. Con. Res. 211), H3493
California State University: anniversary of system (H. Res. 1117), H1083
Caribbean nations: authorize assistance to fund educational development and exchange programs (H.R. 416), H119 [13JA]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1369), H4646
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), H7806, H7807 [1DE]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8093, H8237 [8DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H6624
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), consideration (H. Res. 1404), H3881 [27MY]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), consideration (H. Res. 1329), H3213 [6MY]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 5213), H4580 [16JN]
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), H6029 [26JY], H6885 [23SE]
———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), H1291 [10MR]
Economy: extension of tax cuts for upper-income households, H8565 [16DE]
———importance of job creation, H3731 [24MY], H6029 [26JY]
———national objectives priority assignments, H659 [23FE]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H4902 [28JN]
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6624
Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (H.R. 4812), H3732 [24MY], H6029 [26JY]
———summer youth job programs funding, H3731 [24MY]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8565 [16DE]
Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (H. Res. 1013), H241 [20JA]
Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H4580 [16JN]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H119, H121, H123 [13JA], H538, H539 [3FE]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H231, H232, H240 [20JA]
———moment of silence for victims of earthquake, H108 [13JA]
———provide customs support services (H.R. 5160), H3138 [5MY]
———provide for professional exchanges with Haiti (H.R. 417), H119 [13JA], H538
———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1066), H670 [23FE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1460 [16MR], H1632 [18MR], H2200
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1830 [21MR]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (H. Res. 1281), H2745 [21AP]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8093, H8237 [8DE]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4852
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H4852
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), E913
Korean War: anniversary, E1442
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage, H6624
Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute: tribute to human rights efforts, E1898
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (H. Res. 1377), E2182
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1116), H2739 [21AP]
Oakland, CA: anniversary of Children's Fairyland, E1583
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H2890 [27AP]
Peace Corps: anniversary, E294
Power resources: national energy policy, H4580 [16JN]
Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), H1754 [20MR]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs, H2225 [23MR]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H3731 [24MY], H3761 [25MY]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H4178 [28MY], H5944 [22JY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8565 [16DE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), Senate amendments, H6624
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8565 [16DE]
———provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), consideration (H. Res. 1205), H2225 [23MR]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5944 [22JY]
———rates, H6029 [26JY]
Votes: position on missed, H4653
Women: health care for women, H1632 [18MR]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1653 [18MR], H2576 [14AP], H2692 [20AP], H6280 [28JY], H8782 [17DE]
Tables
Percentage of people below poverty level by Congressional district, H7807 [1DE]
Tributes
Abbate, Matthew T., E2145
Barber, Melvin, E92
Blackwell, David H., E1585
Bunce, Dick, E499
Cavala, William, E94
Davis, Representative Artur, E2222
Greene, Frank S., Jr., E485
Gresley, Jon, E1594
Hawkins, Walter L., E1421
Height, Dorothy I., H2672, H2689 [20AP], H2866 [26AP]
Hooks, Benjamin L., H2866 [26AP]
Jackson, Ivalita, E917
Jordan, Michael I., E1902
Kern, Bruce, E1424
Kilpatrick, Representative, H8772 [17DE], E2054
McGee, Vonetta, E1587
Meek, Representative, H8772 [17DE], E2203
Murtha, John P., H806
Nassif, Rosemarie, E1054