MATSUI, DORIS O. (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3391 [12MY]
Appointments
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H3079 [29AP]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7500 [16NO]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), H5503 [1JY]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H6990 [23SE]
Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1326), H6880 [22SE]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 39), H1103 [3MR]
Armed Forces: extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H7499 [16NO]
———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), H1358 [11MR]
———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]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
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), H4636 [17JN]
BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, CA (see H.R. 5653), H5303 [30JN]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H5304 [30JN]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3272 [6MY]
Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. Res. 1298), H2843 [22AP]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
———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]
Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), H4507 [15JN]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H139 [13JA]
Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), H6284 [28JY]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H1221 [9MR]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H6573 [30JY]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6882 [22SE]
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), H2936 [27AP]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H3657 [19MY]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), H3203 [5MY]
Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H4873 [24JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3079 [29AP] (see H.R. 5566), H5504 [1JY]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H5617 [14JY]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5197), H7397 [29SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: create a local food credit program to assist schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers (see H.R. 5806), H6574 [30JY]
———ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H6573 [30JY]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H4678 [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H4872 [24JN]
Dept. of Education: make grants to promote the education of pregnant and parenting students (see H.R. 5894), H6282 [28JY]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H3014 [28AP]
———implement Clean Cities Program (see H.R. 3488), H6164 [27JY]
Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the information and skills needed to reduce teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), H6043 [26JY]
———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H3483 [13MY]
———develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and early childhood education programs, and establish school-based food allergy management grants (see H.R. 1378), H602 [4FE]
———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H472 [2FE]
———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), H6881 [22SE]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H5546 [13JY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2579 [14AP]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7500 [16NO]
Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 476), H2696 [20AP]
———provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H5303 [30JN]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 2159), H4677 [22JN]
———provide State and local government incentives under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain services to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. 6214), H8264 [8DE]
Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women's Bureau (see H. Res. 1589), H6572 [30JY]
Dept. of the Interior: 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]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H3312 [11MY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H2641 [15AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a fund from the sale of Troubled Asset Relief Program assets to assist local governments recoup losses incurred from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. 5125), H2877 [26AP]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift within selected communities by providing safe and convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine travel (see H.R. 4722), H6578 [9AU]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7156 (see H.R. 5928), H7213 [28SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7156 (see H.R. 5549), H7213 [28SE]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H7454 [15NO]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3310 [11MY]
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 3101), H4678 [22JN]
Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1140), H1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1155), H1323 [10MR]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H648 [22FE]
———prevent, treat, and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups relative to diabetes (see H.R. 1995), H5985 [22JY]
———recognize affects of colon cancer on women, and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see H. Res. 1053), H1596 [17MR]
Duke University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1242), H2504 [13AP]
E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see H. Res. 1494), H6574 [30JY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 6078), H7397 [29SE]
Employment: 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), H1657 [18MR]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external power supplies for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from energy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), H4214 [28MY]
EPA: reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions reduction program (see H.R. 6482), H8030 [2DE]
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), H6763 [15SE]
Federal aid programs: 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: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6684 [14SE]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1549), H2646 [16AP]
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (see H.R. 5114), H2842 [22AP]
———reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5255), H3278 [7MY]
Financial institutions: provide financial assistance to community development financial institutions to help defray the costs of operating small dollar loan programs (see H.R. 4694), H2800 [21AP]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H4387 [10JN]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H7155 (see H.R. 2378), H7213 [28SE]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2503 [13AP]
Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), H5675 [15JY]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H6763 [15SE]
Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 5643), H5504 [1JY]
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), H1518 [16MR]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6573 [30JY]
Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), H3440 [12MY]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3659 [19MY]
Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), H6804 [16SE]
House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 5596), H4871 [24JN]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H3079 [29AP]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3710), H6284 [28JY]
Immigration: improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (see H.R. 2414), H2937 [27AP]
Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 4014), H6406 (see H.R. 4014), H6458 [29JY]
———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1339), H7155 (see H.R. 1339), H7212 [28SE]
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), H7644 [29NO]
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), H7454 [15NO]
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]
Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of those who served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), H3744 [24MY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: 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]
Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (see H.R. 4001), H1028 [2MR]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]
Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), H6685 [14SE]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H603 [4FE]
Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H5546 [13JY]
Medicaid: improve and protect rehabilitative and case management services to improve the health and welfare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see H.R. 4787), H6406 (see H.R. 4787), H6458 [29JY]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H4975 (see H.R. 4993), H5204 [29JN]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H7396 [29SE]
———provide for additional opportunities to enroll under part B (see H.R. 5588), H4779 [23JN]
———update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), H7644 [29NO]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2877 [26AP]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H6809 [20SE]
Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize contributions of James Martin Center to combat nuclear weapons proliferation by training nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information (see H. Res. 1358), H3483 [13MY]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3125 [4MY]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H2580 [14AP]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1221 [9MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H2319 [24MR]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (see H.R. 5481), H4246 [8JN]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1104), H833 [24FE]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), H5503 [1JY]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6804 [16SE]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1097), H755 [23FE]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H267 [20JA]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H7549 [17NO]
National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]
National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute (see H. Res. 1381), H4331 [9JN]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H3015 [28AP]
National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), H139 [13JA]
National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1441 [15MR]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H3275 [6MY]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women's Health (see H. Res. 1750), H8030 [2DE]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H4216 [28MY]
Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), H8520 [15DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1299), H3080 [29AP]
Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities (see H.R. 6295), H7391 [29SE]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3312 [11MY]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H266 [20JA]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H6043 [26JY]
Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1925), H1221 [9MR]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2937 [27AP]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H934 [25FE]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H1441 [15MR]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 6329), H7392 [29SE]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H648 [22FE]
Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training programs that target older adults to work with nonprofit organizations to implement research-based technology curriculum designed for older adults (see H.R. 5269), H7454 [15NO]
———support efforts to guarantee financial security, quality and affordable health care, protection from abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation (see H. Res. 1342), H3273 [6MY]
Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), H2695 [20AP]
Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a facility, and enter into agreements relative to education programs at the National Zoological Park facility in Front Royal, VA (see H.R. 5717), H5545 [13JY]
Social Security: reject severe changes and make common-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see H. Res. 1077), H5504 [1JY]
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see H.R. 6081), H6578 [9AU]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H6571 [30JY]
Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), H6989 [23SE]
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 deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1126), H140 [13JA]
———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see H.R. 5475), H4214 [28MY]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H7155 (see H.R. 2625), H7213 [28SE]
———improve commuting and transportation options (see H.R. 3271), H4678 [22JN]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H3542 [18MY]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H5676 [15JY]
———provide an energy investment credit for energy storage property connected to the grid (see H.R. 4210), H4975 (see H.R. 4210), H5204 [29JN]
———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), H194 [19JA]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H1358 [11MR]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 5644), H6164 [27JY]
———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean renewable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. 6117), H7397 [29SE]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H602 [4FE]
———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H5503 [1JY]
———treatment of bonds issued to finance renewable energy resource facilities, conservation and efficiency facilities, and other specified greenhouse gas emission technologies (see H.R. 3525), H5676 [15JY]
Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of 911 services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see H.R. 4829), H2642 [15AP]
———provide vouchers for broadband service to students, increase access to advanced services for community colleges and head start programs, and establish discounted electronic books pilot program (see H.R. 4619), H609 [9FE]
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), H6407 (see H. Res. 1449), H6458 [29JY]
Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5450), H4022 (see H.R. 5450), H4084 [27MY]
Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: designate (see H.R. 6237), H7154 (see H.R. 6237), H7211 [28SE]
Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H5546 [13JY]
———provide emergency operating funds for public transportation (see H.R. 5418), H4975 (see H.R. 5418), H5204 [29JN]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]
———require public employees to perform inspection of State and local surface transportation projects and ensure public safety, cost-effective use of funds, and timely project delivery (see H.R. 2104), H4597 [16JN]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6419), H7548 [17NO]
University of Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 1480), H5504 [1JY]
Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H4247 [8JN]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5546 [13JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), H3273 [6MY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 5156), H2936 [27AP]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. 1329), H3200 [5MY]
Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), H1167 [4MR]
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. 1517), H5616 [14JY]
Hazardous substances: reduce emissions of formaldehyde from composite wood products (see H.R. 4805), H1322 [10MR]
Medicare: improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), H4871 [24JN]
Mental health: establish federally qualified behavioral health centers and require Medicaid coverage for services provided by such centers (see H.R. 5636), H4974 (see H.R. 5636), H5203 [29JN]
National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), H6682 [14SE]
Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), H6403 (see H.R. 5931), H6454 [29JY]
SBA: establish loan guarantee program to assist small business concerns that manufacture clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6212), H6989 [23SE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), H1167 [4MR]
Remarks
Appropriations: legislative process, H5625 [15JY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, E888
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), H1836 [21MR]
———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 of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1225), H2421 [25MR]
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to AmeriCorps (H. Res. 1338), H3341 [12MY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (H.R. 5156), H3208 [6MY], H6180 [28JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4073 [27MY], E999
Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, H4073 [27MY]
———transfer Troops-to-Teachers Program to Dept. of Defense, E999
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), consideration (H. Res. 1329), H3207, H3209, H3210, H3212, H3213, H3214 [6MY]
Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (H.R. 1230), E1849
Earth Day: observance, E636
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration (H. Res. 1344), H3351 [12MY]
———making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1137), H1115, H1116, H1117, H1118, H1119, H1120, H1122 [4MR]
———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), H5225 [30JN]
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6624
EPA: reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions reduction program, H8797
Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (H.R. 5987), H8099
FEMA: consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates, H5622 [15JY]
———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), consideration (H. Res. 1517), H5621, H5622, H5625 [15JY]
Financial institutions: require mortgage lenders participating in Making Home Affordable Program to report monthly to the Dept. of the Treasury, H5225 [30JN]
Hazardous substances: reduce emissions of formaldehyde from composite wood products (S. 1660), H4701, H4703, H4705 [23JN]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1574 [17MR], H1627 [18MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1836 [21MR]
House of Representatives: legislative process, H1116, H1117, H1118, H1122 [4MR]
House Rules: require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House, H1116 [4MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), E635
———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, E1099
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor life and work and encourage continued commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a national day of service (H. Res. 1002), H59
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage, H6624
Medicare: eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, H1575 [17MR]
———reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, E969
Mental Health Month: designate (H. Res. 1258), H3709, H3710, H3711 [24MY]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (H. Res. 1377), E2179
Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (H.R. 5809), Senate amendments, H8797
Powers, Bill: California Alliance for Retired Americans Carino Award recipient, E408
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization, H1119, H1120 [4MR]
Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce honorees, E820
Sacramento Center for International Trade Development: Dept. of Commerce President's ``E'' Award for Export Service recipient, E816
Sacramento City College: tribute to conferring of honorary degrees to Japanese-American students who were removed from the college during World War II, E903
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1137), H1115, H1116, H1117, H1118, H1119, H1120, H1122 [4MR]
Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), Senate amendment, H5266 [30JN]
Social Security: anniversary, H5736 [20JY]
———privatization proposals, H5736 [20JY]
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (S. 3751), E1853
Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), Senate amendments, H6624
Telephones: require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (H.R. 3993), H4698, H4700, H4701 [23JN]
Women: health care for women, H1627 [18MR]
World War II: recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-, German-, and Italian-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment, E226
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) (H. Rept. 111-475), H3200 [5MY]
Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1517) (H. Rept. 111-537), H5616 [14JY]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. 111-426), H1167 [4MR]
Tributes
Chapman, Thomas C., E1429
Hammond, Lauren, E2090
Hayford, Katharine (Sophie), E1870
Height, Dorothy I., E719
Johnson-Schulke, Collette, E1610
McCartin, Muftiah, H3351 [12MY]
McNamara, Dexter, E816
Rodda, Albert S., E822
Starkweather, Bruce, E518
Waters, Robbie, E1610