MANZULLO, DONALD A. (a Representative from Illinois)
Articles and editorials
Brave, Remarkable Woman Went From Keith to the CIA, Rockford (IL) Register Star, H224 [20JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), H267 [20JA]
———tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see H. Res. 1661), H7154 (see H. Res. 1661), H7211 [28SE]
Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4873 [24JN]
AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), H6569 [30JY]
Appropriations: audit programs, projects, and activities funded through earmarks (see H.R. 113), H2261 [23MR]
———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), H7615 [18NO]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Armed Forces: ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4088), H327 [21JA]
———establish a temporary prohibition on termination of TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 6227), H7615 [18NO]
———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 1305), H833 [24FE]
———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), H2319 [24MR]
———provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 613), H5303 [30JN]
———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3871 [26MY]
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]
Augustana College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1089), H1397 [12MR]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7398 [29SE]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6764 [15SE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), H1170 [4MR]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 73), H423 [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 75), H555 [3FE]
———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H5547 [13JY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H3310 [11MY]
Buy American Act: amend certain waivers providing greater transparency for exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4553), H934 [25FE]
———clarify applicability to products purchased for use of legislative branch (see H.R. 2039), H6683 [14SE]
Cambodia: condemn repression of opposition candidates and call for Cambodian Government and international organizations to combat human trafficking (see H. Res. 820), H4425 [14JN]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H139 [13JA]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H332 [22JA]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4424 [14JN]
China: express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (see H. Res. 1324), H3123 [4MY]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H3870 [26MY]
Civil War—U.S.: mint coins to recognize and commemorate the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg, and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H.R. 3712), H2642 [15AP]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 201), H1657 [18MR]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract (see H.R. 5637), H4974 (see H.R. 5637), H5203 [29JN]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), H4596 [16JN]
Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), H6685 [14SE]
Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking of minors (see H. Res. 1379), H4024 (see H. Res. 1379), H4085 [27MY]
Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6991 [23SE]
Dept. of Defense: provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (see H.R. 4588), H1104 [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), H388 [26JA]
———take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H3482 [13MY]
Dept. of Education: permit the District of Columbia to use Federal funds for the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 4312), H834 [24FE]
Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), H6881 [22SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian parole policy to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), H972 [26FE]
Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within other relevant Government agencies prior to making the decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), H386 [26JA]
———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), H5984 [22JY]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H470 [2FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish an Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Community Financial Institutions and an Office of Ombudsman for Community Financial Institutions (see H.R. 2676), H327 [21JA]
———provide more detailed repayment procedures for assistance received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2118), H327 [21JA]
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]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8353 [14DE]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H7499 [16NO]
———clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 2608), H6406 (see H.R. 2608), H6457 [29JY]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 5453), H4213 [28MY]
E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see H. Res. 1494), H5712 [19JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 6284), H7390 [29SE]
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H931 [25FE]
Export Enhancement Act: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), H7154 [28SE]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 37), H388 [26JA]
———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 221), H8941 [21DE]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H5921 [21JY]
Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to governmental powers reserved to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), H141 [13JA]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1257), H2641 [15AP]
Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), H7388 [29SE]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4425 [14JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 4636), H3202 [5MY]
Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), H7211 [28SE]
Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H5618 [14JY]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H1028 [2MR]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]
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), H4216 [28MY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H7454 [15NO]
———repeal (see H.R. 5424), H4216 [28MY]
House Rules: clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), H6882 [22SE]
———require citation of specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution be included in legislation as a basis for enacting such proposed laws (see H. Res. 1754), H8089 [7DE]
Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 1868), H556 [3FE]
———support credible and effective policies which welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), H649 [22FE]
Intelligence services: require the intelligence community to provide the Dept. of Defense information that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), H1168 [4MR]
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]
Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H266 [20JA]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), H4677 [22JN]
———remedy trade violations relative to not applying incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see H. Res. 997), H141 [13JA]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7644 [29NO]
———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 5350), H3701 [20MY]
———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H5985 [22JY]
Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see H. Res. 1382), H3702 [20MY]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), H2937 [27AP]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), H1596 [17MR]
Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. 1161), H1323 [10MR]
Medicare: provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 3024), H933 [25FE]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6882 [22SE]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 110), H3745 [24MY]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H328 [21JA]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2878 [26AP]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1097), H755 [23FE]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6043 [26JY]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7615 [18NO]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 960), H267 [20JA]
Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), H141 [13JA]
OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), H6405 (see H.R. 5975), H6456 [29JY]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H4975 (see H. Con. Res. 259), H5204 [29JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H7454 [15NO]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]
———repeal (see H.R. 4972), H5503 [1JY] (see H.R. 5424), H4216 [28MY]
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]
Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H2844 [22AP]
President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), H3440 [12MY]
Public buildings: provide for restroom gender parity in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), H1745 [19MR]
Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. 1366), H3541 [18MY]
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), H3275 [6MY]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 291), H8089 [7DE]
Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: express the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review conference in Uganda (see H. Con. Res. 265), H2799 [21AP]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2643 [15AP]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
Small business: ensure that small businesses have their fair share of Federal procurement opportunities (see H.R. 4496), H473 [2FE]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3080 [29AP]
States: provide special standing for State government officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws (see H.R. 4946), H4023 (see H.R. 4946), H4085 [27MY]
Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 4861), H1518 [16MR]
Taxation: allow a business credit for donations for vocational educational purposes (see H.R. 4258), H388 [26JA]
———allow manufacturing businesses to establish tax-free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to assist them in providing for new equipment and facilities and workforce training (see H.R. 6025), H6569 [30JY]
———exclude from gross income amounts received for services by a student at a work-college (see H.R. 5244), H5677 [15JY]
———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see H.R. 5475), H4214 [28MY]
———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. 1245), H3080 [29AP]
———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), H3442 [12MY]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7397 [29SE]
———make certain tax relief permanent and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), H8519 [15DE]
———make child tax credit permanent and allow for adjustments for inflation (see H.R. 793), H194 [19JA]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H7155 (see H.R. 1831), H7213 [28SE]
———modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see H.R. 4070), H3486 [14MY]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H4023 (see H.R. 4306), H4085 [27MY]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H1744 [19MR]
———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings or residential rental property (see H.R. 2198), H3441 [12MY]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 3595), H3202 [5MY]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5095), H2798 [21AP]
———repeal taxes on income and improve income security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), H5712 [19JY]
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), H4215 [28MY]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4507 [15JN]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6164 [27JY]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
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), H2459 [25MR]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H4507 [15JN]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H423 [27JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see H. Res. 1677), H7395 [29SE]
Remarks
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (H. Res. 1009), H224
Aung San Suu Kyi: release by Burmese Government, H7511 [17NO]
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), H1904
———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]
Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (H. Res. 1677), H7511 [17NO]
Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter derivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1490), H5229 [30JN]
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (H.R. 4692), H6176 [28JY]
Federal-State relations: State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H1567 [17MR]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), H7271
———clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7224 [29SE]
Health: establish health savings accounts for all citizens, H1904
———establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of health plans and make health coverage more affordable and accessible (H.R. 2360), H1904
———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 (H.R. 1086), H1904
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1567, H1570, H1571 [17MR], H1904
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1846 [21MR]
———prevent tax increases on medical devices, H1567, H1570 [17MR]
Health care facilities: support community health center system, H1904
Insurance: create refundable tax credits for low-income citizens purchasing health insurance, H1904
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1674), H7224 [29SE]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region (H. Res. 1464), H4711
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (S.J. Res. 32), H4708
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7224 [29SE]
OPIC: reauthorize programs (H.R. 5975), E2021
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (H. Con. Res. 259), H7516 [17NO]
Persian Gulf Conflict: commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (H. Res. 1672), H7513 [17NO]
Taxation: allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (H.R. 1470), H1904
———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]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (H. Res. 1321), H5269
U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 327), H7517 [17NO]
Votes: position on missed, H2418
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H3733 [24MY], H3821 [25MY]
Tributes
Hanson, Elizabeth C., H224