LEWIS, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
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]
———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H3079 [29AP]
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]
Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof (see H.R. 3721), H4872 [24JN]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H3125 [4MY]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), H4678 [22JN]
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), H2641 [15AP]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H6990 [23SE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 39), H1595 [17MR]
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]
———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]
———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Senate) hearing and testimony on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy as an important step in permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), H647 [22FE]
———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), H472 [2FE]
Army: tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H2461 [25MR]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H4331 [9JN]
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), H1027 [2MR]
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), H4247 [8JN]
Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), H4872 [24JN]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H423 [27JA]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H327 [21JA]
Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release of all political prisoners and international sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. 1768), H8520 [15DE]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3541 [18MY]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H8031 [2DE]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H1029 [2MR]
———protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail practices (see H.R. 4621, 4621), H649 [22FE]
Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H1029 [2MR]
Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), H6284 [28JY]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H1519 [16MR]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4507 [15JN]
Children and youth: create and encourage the creation of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), H2505 [13AP]
———provide grants to nonprofit organizations that carry out child-parent visitation programs for children with incarcerated parents (see H.R. 5747), H5674 [15JY]
———require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living (see H.R. 6193), H7398 [29SE]
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), H4215 [28MY]
Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1751), H5676 [15JY]
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]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H2696 [20AP]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H5986 [22JY]
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), H3312 [11MY]
Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H5677 [15JY]
Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 1529), H3123 [4MY]
Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H2697 [20AP]
Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking of minors (see H. Res. 1379), H4247 [8JN]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3703 [20MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H4387 [10JN]
———establish a weekend and holiday feeding program to provide nutritious food to at-risk school children on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 5012), H4506 [15JN]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Minority Business Development Program (see H.R. 4343), H1028 [2MR]
———study and report on access by blind consumers to certain electronic devices, establish minimum nonvisual access standards for such devices, and establish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), H3202 [5MY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national or regional instructional programs for low-income youth under the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 4480), H4678 [22JN]
———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H5676 [15JY]
———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (see H.R. 3974), H6627 [10AU]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H933 [25FE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1324 [10MR]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7500 [16NO]
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), H3014 [28AP]
———establish a criminal justice reinvestment grant program to improve cost-effectiveness of State and local spending on prisons, jails, and corrections, and to increase public safety (see H.R. 4080), H4425 [14JN]
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), H7757 [30NO]
———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), H4597 [16JN]
———determine feasibility of designating the study area as the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 4004), H424 [27JA]
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), H8941 [21DE]
———establish centers to support research, development and planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective programs in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 3147), H4023 (see H.R. 3147), H4084 [27MY]
Dept. of Transportation: expand the Safe Routes to School Program to high schools (see H.R. 4021), H1441 [15MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (see H.R. 5996), H6568 [30JY]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H6628 [10AU]
———promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H5547 [13JY]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see H.R. 4405), H3274 [6MY]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H6684 [14SE]
———support raising awareness and educating the public about Alper's disease (see H. Res. 1700), H7395 [29SE]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H141 [13JA]
Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), H6881 [22SE]
Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 6400), H7453 [15NO]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. 4783), H1219 [9MR]
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]
Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), H1358 [11MR]
———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), H2261 [23MR]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 5611), H4905 [28JN] (see H.R. 6190), H6988 [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), H8029 [2DE]
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), H1322 [10MR]
———provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (see H.R. 2979), H140 [13JA]
———require restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), H422 [27JA]
FCC: 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]
Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), H4216 [28MY]
———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), H1518 [16MR]
FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 4580), H834 [24FE]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H146 [15JA]
Firearms: prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. 5321), H3540 [18MY]
Foreign aid: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (see H.R. 3077), H3483 [13MY]
———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), H4678 [22JN]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H4387 [10JN]
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), H756 [23FE]
Foreign trade: take discretionary action if a foreign country engages in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices that negatively affect the environment (see H.R. 6311), H7391 [29SE]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H5677 [15JY]
Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H5618 [14JY]
Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team members for their service and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), H2936 [27AP]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2937 [27AP]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African-American church in Greene County, GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), H6571 [30JY]
Gulf of Mexico: recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), H6763 [15SE]
Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 6021), H6569 [30JY]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]
———provide customs support services (see H.R. 5160), H3124 [4MY]
Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]
Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. 4961), H3079 [29AP]
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), H2844 [22AP]
———provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 4926), H5676 [15JY]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6804 [16SE]
———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H1104 [3MR]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), H2695 [20AP]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), H3701 [20MY]
Immigration: 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]
Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see H.R. 2277), H3079 [29AP]
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), H7454 [15NO]
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]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7615 [18NO]
Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3990), H424 [27JA]
Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1578), H6405 (see H. Res. 1578), H6457 [29JY]
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (see H.R. 5152), H2936 [27AP]
Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), H2695 [20AP]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, ``Happy Birthday'' (see H. Res. 1010), H139 [13JA]
———honor life and work and encourage continued commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a national day of service (see H. Res. 1002), H40 [12JA]
Labor-Management Relations Act: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 6384), H7394 [29SE]
Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain attorney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee withholding procedures under Social Security (see H.R. 4532), H556 [3FE]
LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), H470 [2FE]
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), H755 [23FE]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H7396 [29SE]
Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H7757 [30NO]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1359 [11MR]
———provide for additional opportunities to enroll under part B (see H.R. 5588), H5712 [19JY]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H1221 [9MR]
———update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), H7644 [29NO]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1818 [20MR]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2877 [26AP]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H3015 [28AP]
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), H3124 [4MY]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1890 (see H. Res. 1116), H2173 [21MR]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1104 [3MR]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1472), H5712 [19JY]
National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. 1057), H471 [2FE]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see H.R. 5143), H3542 [18MY]
National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), H4678 [22JN]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H7644 [29NO]
National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H6764 [15SE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1339), H3312 [11MY]
National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1638), H6882 [22SE]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2801 [21AP]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5921 [21JY]
National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), H7500 [16NO]
National Immunization Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 709), H6574 [30JY]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H7855 [1DE]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2641 [15AP]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6764 [15SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5921 [21JY]
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H2845 [22AP]
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]
Newton, Cameron: tribute (see H. Res. 1761), H8353 [14DE]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H424 [27JA]
Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), H141 [13JA]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H2504 [13AP]
Patents: limit patentability of tax planning methods (see H.R. 2584), H1358 [11MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
———permit certain individuals losing their COBRA continuation coverage to have access to the high-risk health insurance pool program (see H.R. 5664), H5618 [14JY]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H6684 [14SE]
Poverty in America Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1024), H388 [26JA]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H1104 [3MR]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H470 [2FE]
Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of establishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), H6572 [30JY]
Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1087), H647 [22FE]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: authorize the use of grant funds for gang prevention (see H.R. 1589), H7499 [16NO]
School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1091), H972 [26FE]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H140 [13JA]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H7499 [16NO]
———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), H4975 (see H.R. 4181), H5204 [29JN]
———require educational agencies participating in certain school lunch and child nutrition programs to require students to receive a certain amount of nutrition education per year (see H.R. 4958), H6043 [26JY]
Social Security: ensure foster children are able to use program and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve their lives (see H.R. 6192), H7398 [29SE]
———expand permissive exclusion from participation in Federal health care programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. 6130), H6762 [15SE]
———oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
———prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), H6042 [26JY]
———reject severe changes and make common-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see H. Res. 1077), H606 [5FE]
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]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H6571 [30JY]
Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), 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), H2697 [20AP]
———allow specified energy property grants to real estate investment trusts without regard to the ratable share income limitations (see H.R. 4256), H834 [24FE]
———create jobs through infrastructure investment, extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and Assistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. 5893), H6282 [28JY]
———exclude from gross income discharges of student loans the repayment of which is income contingent or income based (see H.R. 2492), H1324 [10MR]
———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. 5623), H4973 (see H.R. 5623), H5202 [29JN]
———expand availability of saver's credit, make credit refundable, and make Federal matching contributions into the retirement savings of the taxpayer (see H.R. 1961), H3079 [29AP]
———expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), H6881 [22SE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 5611), H4905 [28JN] (see H.R. 6190), H6988 [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), H8029 [2DE]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H2640 [15AP]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H2844 [22AP]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H5819 [20JY]
———provide an investment credit for waste-to-energy facilities (see H.R. 5856), H6042 [26JY]
———provide for an investment credit for biofuel facilities (see H.R. 5142), H5677 [15JY]
———provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (see H.R. 4849), H1517 [16MR]
———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 537), H1324 [10MR]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H2505 [13AP]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations or for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. 5982), H6567 [30JY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H2504 [13AP]
Television: provide for carriage and display of public, educational, and government channels in a manner consistent with commercial channels (see H.R. 3745), H6573 [30JY]
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), H833 [24FE]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5712 [19JY]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 1443), H1440 [15MR]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H7397 [29SE]
Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), H2261 [23MR]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.N.: 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]
U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), H7394 [29SE]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6091), H6626 [10AU] (see H.R. 6419), H7615 [18NO]
———provide grants to cities with high unemployment rates to provide job training, public works, and economic development programs (see H.R. 4740), H1103 [3MR]
University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3657 [19MY]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H2579 [14AP]
Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), H2580 [14AP]
Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), H7395 [29SE]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 5006), H2503 [13AP]
Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief employment (see H.R. 5654), H5303 [30JN]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3275 [6MY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7757 [30NO]
Young, Charles: provide for posthumous promotion to brigadier general in the Army (see H.R. 5308), H3483 [13MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H4779 [23JN]
Zamora y Diaz, Pedro P.: tribute (see H. Res. 308), H4638 [21JN]
Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6574 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve applications to operate new demonstration programs, renew existing programs, and enhance program flexibility (see H.R. 6354), H7393 [29SE]
Children and youth: provide children in foster care with school stability and equal access to educational opportunities (see H.R. 5817), H5983 [22JY]
Civil rights: anniversary of the Freedom Rides (see H. Res. 1779), H8785 [17DE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 5869), H6162 [27JY]
Medicare/Medicaid: improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney disease (see H.R. 6537), H8598 [16DE]
Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (see H.R. 6441), H7614 [18NO]
National Nonviolence Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1780), H8785 [17DE]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1081), H647 [22FE]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5617 [14JY]
New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration (see H. Res. 1713), H7453 [15NO]
Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act (see H. Con. Res. 249), H1169 [4MR]
Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1058), H471 [2FE]
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), H6283 [28JY]
Taxation: allow a temporary deduction of interest on unsecured credit card debt (see H.R. 4562), H470 [2FE]
———provide a limited exclusion from gross income for the discharge of indebtedness of individuals (see H.R. 4561), H470 [2FE]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (see H.R. 4994), H2502 [13AP]
Year of the Lung: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1122), H971 [26FE]
Remarks
Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), H780 [24FE]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1265 [10MR]
———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, H4057 [27MY], H8400 [15DE]
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 (H. Res. 1127), H1043 [3MR]
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), H1864 [21MR]
Children and youth: provide children in foster care with school stability and equal access to educational opportunities (H.R. 5817), E1457
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8233 [8DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4057 [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), Senate amendment, H6935 [23SE]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H7887
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5611), H4931, H4932, H4934 [29JN]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6190), H6943, H6945 [23SE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1450 [16MR], H1864 [21MR]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8233 [8DE]
John C. Godbold Federal Building, Atlanta, GA: designate (H.R. 4275), H2516 [14AP]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, ``Happy Birthday'' (H. Res. 1010), H216 [20JA]
———honor life and work and encourage continued commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a national day of service (H. Res. 1002), H57 [13JA]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1081), H1233 [10MR]
New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration (H. Res. 1713), H7414 [15NO]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8400 [15DE]
Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 249), H1230 [10MR]
Social Security: anniversary, H5733 [20JY]
———expand permissive exclusion from participation in Federal health care programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (H.R. 6130), H6839 [22SE]
———privatization proposals, H5733 [20JY]
Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1058), H6008 [26JY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H4175 [28MY], H5208 [30JN]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5611), H4931, H4932, H4934 [29JN]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6190), H6943, H6945 [23SE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H7887
———provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), H2288 [24MR]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (H.R. 4994), H2531, H2533 [14AP]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5208 [30JN]
———provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 5618), H5324 [1JY]
Votes: position on missed, E1496
Remarks in House relative to
Presidential Medal of Freedom award: recipient, E2059 [2DE]
Tributes
Deal, Representative, H2170 [21MR]
DeCosta, Benjamin R., E1278
Gettelfinger, Ronald A., H4743
Goldberg, Leslie J., E1276
Graves, Representative Tom, H4396 [14JN]
Hiestand, Robert, E702