LoBIONDO, FRANK A. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6804 [16SE]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3079 [29AP]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4507 [15JN]

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]

Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6990 [23SE]

———eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), H3079 [29AP]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H3483 [13MY]

———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]

———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6572 [30JY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), H423 [27JA]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]

———tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (see H. Res. 925), H603 [4FE]

Army: 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]

Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H5503 [1JY]

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

Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H6763 [15SE]

Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H1324 [10MR]

Credit: permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H1656 [18MR]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), H1102 [3MR]

———require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 3943), H327 [21JA]

Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H3441 [12MY]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1324 [10MR]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H934 [25FE]

———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 4542), H556 [3FE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 4698), H6284 [28JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7396 [29SE]

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

———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H6804 [16SE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 4568), H2844 [22AP]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8598 [16DE]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H4677 [22JN]

———improve quality of cancer care and quality of life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), H4635 [17JN]

Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 5453), H4213 [28MY]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H2505 [13AP]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exclude certain small health care practices from Red Flag Guidelines (see H.R. 2345), H6880 [22SE]

FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 5300), H3482 [13MY]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 673), H6804 [16SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the National Estuary Program (see H.R. 4715), H1026 [2MR]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H1221 [9MR]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6682 [14SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 3240), H1397 [12MR]

Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H603 [4FE]

———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H6043 [26JY]

Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see H.R. 5424), H5677 [15JY]

———urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H41 [12JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5424), H5677 [15JY]

Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), H3078 [29AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3578), H2319 [24MR]

Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 2575), H4975 (see H.R. 2575), H5203 [29JN]

International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court (see H.R. 5351), H4216 [28MY]

Iran: prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H1817 [20MR]

Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1441 [15MR]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3124 [4MY]

———authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3703 [20MY]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]

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]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H6283 [28JY]

Medicaid: require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H3658 [19MY]

Medicare: exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 5235), H4216 [28MY]

———waive part B premiums for certain military retirees (see H.R. 4593), H555 [3FE]

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

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

———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]

Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]

NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. 1231), H3080 [29AP]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H388 [26JA]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]

National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H5503 [1JY]

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3125 [4MY]

National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H3658 [19MY]

National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]

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]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H6284 [28JY]

Navy: improve the littoral combat ship program (see H.R. 6494), H8089 [7DE]

New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]

New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE] (see H. Res. 1080), H756 [23FE]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 847), H4330 [9JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for physics (see H. Res. 1069), H555 [3FE]

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

Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H7454 [15NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 5424), H5677 [15JY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2319 [24MR]

Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 1111), H972 [26FE]

Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H5819 [20JY]

SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), H7397 [29SE]

Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, Westwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4628), H646 [22FE]

Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office, Little Ferry, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6379), H7757 [30NO]

Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), H6805 [16SE]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2506 [13AP]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3080 [29AP]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H140 [13JA]

———provide for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as disability (see H.R. 4054), H4872 [24JN]

Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), H2843 [22AP]

Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), H7391 [29SE]

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), H7156 (see H. Res. 1588), H7214 [28SE]

———recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see H. Res. 1019), H556 [3FE]

Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), H2646 [16AP]

Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H2937 [27AP]

Taxation: allow reimbursement from flexible spending accounts for certain dental procedures (see H.R. 1948), H6880 [22SE]

———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]

———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will result in hardships for families and job-creating small business and will further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1317), H3203 [5MY]

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

———increase amount allowable as a deduction for meals and entertainment expenses of small businesses (see H.R. 3952), H648 [22FE]

———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H1168 [4MR]

———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H6804 [16SE]

———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H834 [24FE]

———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), H40 [12JA]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 426), H40 [12JA]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H4330 [9JN]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H1220 [9MR]

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), H3311 [11MY]

Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H3483 [13MY]

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

U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (see H. Res. 747), H328 [21JA]

U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H4876 [25JN]

West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H2800 [21AP]

World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7156 (see H. Res. 1531), H7213 [28SE]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H1028 [2MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (see H.R. 5301), H3482 [13MY]

Remarks

AFL-CIO: anniversary of Transportation Trades Dept., E160 [4FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1846 [21MR]

Coast Guard: anniversary of Ocean City, NJ, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81, E952 [26MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1665), H7140 [28SE]

District of Columbia: deauthorize a portion of Potomac River, Washington Channel navigation project (H.R. 5545), H5743 [20JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), H2597 [15AP]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1461 [16MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1846 [21MR]

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: observance, E1732 [23SE]

NTSB: authorize appropriations (H.R. 4714), H7099 [28SE]

Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (H.R. 6008), H7095 [28SE]

Roads and highways: protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay to play reform (H.R. 3427), H7101 [28SE]

Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), Senate amendment, H5265 [30JN]

———establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 289), H5267 [30JN]

———extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (H.R. 5301), H5746 [20JY]

———extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (S. 3372), H6429 [29JY]

Transportation: authorize and sanction programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee, and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments (H.R. 3960), H7143 [28SE]