MARSHALL, JIM (a Representative from Georgia)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3988 [27MY]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3449 [13MY]
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]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6990 [23SE]
———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for a member or former member of a Reserve component eligible for retired pay but for age and for accompanying dependents (see H.R. 5404), H6164 [27JY]
———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), H7398 [29SE]
———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), H2580 [14AP]
———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), H2505 [13AP]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2580 [14AP]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3825 [25MY]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4507 [15JN]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
Augusta State University: tribute to men's golf team (see H. Res. 1533), H5711 [19JY]
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), H3658 [19MY]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H5986 [22JY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 78), H1027 [2MR]
———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets (see H.R. 5008), H2503 [13AP]
———require Presidential and congressional budgets to disclose and display the net present value of future costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), H2216 [22MR]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H388 [26JA]
Census: recognize importance and significance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native American community to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H. Res. 1086), H934 [25FE]
Colleges and universities: enforce the restriction on in-State tuition for aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 4548), H6684 [14SE]
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]
———study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (see H.R. 5625), H6764 [15SE]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H606 [5FE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3202 [5MY]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H2697 [20AP]
———establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H424 [27JA]
Dept. of Education: establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2377), H194 [19JA]
———establish Volunteer Teacher Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2624), H194 [19JA]
———provide grants to States to ensure that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors (see H.R. 3006), H2642 [15AP]
Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H1324 [10MR]
———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H6804 [16SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1324 [10MR]
Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H7454 [15NO]
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), H1397 [12MR]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H6881 [22SE]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H7397 [29SE]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H6763 [15SE]
———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H6763 [15SE]
———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H1167 [4MR]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
Education: reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see H.R. 3010), H194 [19JA]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize programs to enhance education through technology (see H.R. 558), H266 [20JA]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1519 [16MR]
———disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings on greenhouse gases and proposed regulation under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 66), H603 [4FE]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H4023 (see H.R. 4689), H4085 [27MY]
Federal aid programs: create a means to review and abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (see H.R. 5568), H4676 [22JN]
Federal employees: ensure Federal Employees Health Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits (see H.R. 4489), H6683 [14SE]
Financial institutions: establish a commercial real estate credit guarantee program to empower community banks and other lenders to make loans (see H.R. 5816), H5983 [22JY]
Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see H.R. 2565), H3824 [25MY]
Foreign trade: support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. 1196), H2643 [15AP]
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]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H6990 [23SE]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H3274 [6MY]
———provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 4926), H4873 [24JN]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H756 [23FE]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H1657 [18MR]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the TRICARE and CHAMPVA programs (see H.R. 5185), H3077 [29AP]
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. 4647), H972 [26FE] (see H.R. 4649), H753 [23FE]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
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]
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (see H.R. 5152), H3202 [5MY]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 1228), H602 [4FE]
Medicare: exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 5235), H4678 [22JN]
———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), H5547 [13JY]
———protect access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 5803), H6684 [14SE]
———recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2425), H7499 [16NO]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H2504 [13AP]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 1597), H40 [12JA] (see H.R. 4255), H327 [21JA]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H7454 [15NO]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H2642 [15AP]
Motor vehicles: require a large majority of automobiles manufactured or sold in the U.S. to operate on fuel mixtures containing 85 percent ethanol or methanol, or biodiesel (see H.R. 1476), H4872 [24JN]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1397 [12MR]
National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 110), H4331 [9JN]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H2641 [15AP]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax dollars and urge focus on crash prevention and rider education and training (see H. Res. 1498), H5820 [20JY]
National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. 1291), H4425 [14JN]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H5547 [13JY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National School Lunch Act: promote health and wellbeing of schoolchildren in the U.S. through effective local wellness policies (see H.R. 5090), H4247 [8JN]
National security: improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H4247 [8JN]
NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), H3540 [18MY]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H3274 [6MY]
Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft (see H.R. 6102), H6627 [10AU]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2262 [23MR]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H1221 [9MR]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan any payment received for accumulated and accrued annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), H6684 [14SE]
———allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H7396 [29SE]
Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 658), H1028 [2MR]
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]
Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1087), H647 [22FE]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3202 [5MY]
Schools: improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see H.R. 4181), H3542 [18MY]
———recruit, support, and prepare principals to improve student academic achievement at high-need schools (see H.R. 4354), H2642 [15AP]
SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), H7757 [30NO]
States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 4918), H2697 [20AP]
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), H6991 [23SE]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
Taxation: 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), H6043 [26JY]
———increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 3301), H4387 [10JN]
———modify exception from penalty for early withdrawals from government retirement plans for Federal and State qualified public safety employees (see H.R. 4239), H266 [20JA]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1170 [4MR]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H7396 [29SE]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5502 [1JY]
———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), H3871 [26MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of HHS: make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-nurse ratio in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5335), H3540 [18MY]
FDIC: codify the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (see H.R. 5511), H4386 [10JN]
Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team members for their service and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), H2936 [27AP]
House Rules: require a three-fifths majority to designate spending as emergency spending, except spending for the Dept. of Defense (see H. Res. 1195), H1656 [18MR]
Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), H7395 [29SE]
Poems
``Stride, Stride by Stride,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1495
Remarks
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, H3989 [27MY]
———recognize significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program (H. Res. 812), H991, H992 [2MR]
———tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (H. Res. 699), H989, H990, H991 [2MR]
Central Georgia Federation of Trades and Labor Council: tribute, E38
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3988, H3989 [27MY]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, E38
National Guard: provide fire retardant uniforms for personnel engaged in certain civil authority missions, H3988, H3989 [27MY]
North Georgia Building and Construction Trades Council: tribute, E38
U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (H. Res. 747), H987, H989 [2MR]
Votes: correction, E1702
———position on missed, E1135
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2796 [21AP]
Tributes
Coleman, Kendra, E1495
Finnegan, Patrick, E801
Godsey, R. Kirby, E1590
Hagenbeck, Franklin L. (Buster), E809
Hatcher, Robert F., E1590
Hutchings, William S., E1590
Jones, Charles H., E1590
Jordan, Juanita T., E1590
Peyer, Polly A., E1976
Pope, Bobby, E1239