LINDER, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia)
Articles and editorials
`Stimulus' for Unemployment, Alan Reynolds, New York (NY) Post, H904 [25FE]
Unplugged Exclusive—Stimulus Funds for School Supplies Misused, Sharyl Attkisson, CBS News (Internet site), H3676 [20MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using those funds (see H.R. 5679), H5618 [14JY]
Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H8264 [8DE]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H7398 [29SE]
Armed Forces: celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation's defense (see H. Res. 1594), H6991 [23SE]
———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H194 [19JA]
———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), H2459 [25MR]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H6764 [15SE]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4975 (see H. Res. 1483), H5204 [29JN]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2460 [25MR]
Budget: require two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H.R. 4262), H141 [13JA]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H5504 [1JY]
Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. 1313), H3484 [13MY]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H3484 [13MY]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), H4596 [16JN]
Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), H2458 [25MR]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), H193 [19JA]
Dept. of HHS: prohibit precluding of patients from entering into any contract with their health care providers (see H.R. 6170), H6990 [23SE]
———renew authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs (see H.R. 6156), H6803 [16SE]
Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H138 [13JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H387 [26JA]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H6406 (see H.R. 5162), H6458 [29JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
Europe: express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H424 [27JA]
FCC: prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 3924), H4638 [21JN]
Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States' rights (see H. Res. 1587), H6882 [22SE]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H1221 [9MR]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H2937 [27AP]
Foreign trade: support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. 1196), H2506 [13AP]
Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team members for their service and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), H2936 [27AP]
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), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 312), H7213 [28SE]
Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), H2458 [25MR]
———ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), H5501 [1JY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see H.R. 5424), H4021 [27MY]
———prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care provider upon participation in a health plan (see H.R. 6171), H6990 [23SE]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5424), H4021 [27MY]
House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H41 [12JA]
Iran: impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4649), H2505 [13AP]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2845 [22AP]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7156 (see H.R. 5983), H7213 [28SE]
Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain attorney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee withholding procedures under Social Security (see H.R. 4532), H422 [27JA]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H3015 [28AP]
NASA: authorizing appropriations for space shuttle flights (see H.R. 1962), H2642 [15AP]
National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Res. 1313), H3484 [13MY]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1441 [15MR]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1339), H3273 [6MY]
National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), H8031 [2DE]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1734), H8089 [7DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 4972), H4215 [28MY] (see H.R. 5424), H4021 (see H.R. 5424), H4082 [27MY]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H2458 [25MR]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H5712 [19JY]
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]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6043 [26JY]
Social Security: expand permissive exclusion from participation in Federal health care programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. 6130), H6762 [15SE]
———prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), H6042 [26JY]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), H5545 [13JY]
Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6881 [22SE]
Taxation: 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]
———improve and extend certain tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), H139 [13JA]
———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H755 [23FE]
———treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1718), H6683 [14SE]
Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H649 [22FE]
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), H4425 [14JN]
Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H194 [19JA]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H648 [22FE]
Thomson, Bobby: tribute (see H. Res. 1730), H7614 [18NO]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6164 [27JY]
University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3745 [24MY]
Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), H7454 [15NO]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H3125 [4MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bureau of the Census: publish improved annual measures of family income to more accurately determine extent of poverty and anti-poverty effectiveness of means-tested benefit and tax programs (see H.R. 5891), H6282 [28JY]
Taxation: terminate advance payment of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 5885), H6163 [27JY]
Letters
Dept. of HHS authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs: Patrick Lawler, Youth Villages (organization), H6897 [23SE]
Social Security Disability Applicants' Access to Professional Representation Act: Nancy G. Shor, National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, H485
Remarks
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), H1865 [21MR]
Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant authority to investigate underground coal mine operator compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit a report on such investigation (H. Res. 1363), H3675 [20MY]
Dept. of HHS: renew authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs (H.R. 6156), H6896 [23SE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consideration (H. Res. 1569), H6292 [29JY]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 4691), H904 [25FE]
———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 4851), H1553
———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 4851), Senate amendment, E582
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1865 [21MR]
Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain attorney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee withholding procedures under Social Security (H.R. 4532), H485
National Foster Care Month: designate (H. Res. 1339), H3611 [19MY]
OMB: rescind certain unobligated stimulus funds to offset funding for additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5323 [1JY]
Public welfare programs: repeal emergency fund for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 1277), H3675 [20MY]
Taxation: create jobs through infrastructure investment, extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and Assistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), H6368
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H4174 [28MY], H5941 [22JY]
———provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), H2293
———terminate advance payment of the earned income tax credit (H.R. 5885), H6292 [29JY]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H904 [25FE], H1553
———provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 5618), H5323 [1JY]