McKEON, HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' (a Representative from California)
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]
Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H6881 [22SE]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H6043 [26JY]
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]
———enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), H648 [22FE]
———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), H3123 [4MY]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), H4678 [22JN]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3702 [20MY]
———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]
———tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), H5818 [20JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]
Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2505 [13AP]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H649 [22FE]
Budget: limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H5547 [13JY]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H3203 [5MY]
Colleges and universities: enforce the restriction on in-State tuition for aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 4548), H648 [22FE]
Credit: permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H4974 (see H.R. 2483), H5203 [29JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service academies and schools of professional military education to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works that they produce (see H.R. 5704), H5502 [1JY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 5136), H2876 [26AP]
———prohibit the use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4600), H601 [4FE]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (see H.R. 5013), H2578 [14AP]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H4023 (see H.R. 3668), H4084 [27MY]
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]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H1221 [9MR]
Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H7155 (see H.R. 4436), H7213 [28SE]
Dept. of the Interior: transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relative to the Treasured Landscape Initiative, designation of national monuments, and high priority land-rationalization efforts (see H. Res. 1254), H2845 [22AP] (see H. Res. 1406), H4331 [9JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: repeal provision in appropriations legislation relative to geothermal energy receipts (see H.R. 4060), H1324 [10MR]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H6628 [10AU]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 5453), H4213 [28MY]
Elections: require Federal election ballots be generally printed only in English and modify requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English (see H.R. 764), H5546 [13JY]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H194 [19JA]
EPA: prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6511), H8286 [9DE]
Europe: express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H2460 [25MR]
European Union: temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state (see H.R. 5299), H3871 [26MY]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H6163 [27JY]
Haiti: establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. 4952), H5503 [1JY]
———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]
Help America Vote Act: require States to certify that aliens are prohibited from voting in elections for State or local office as a condition of receiving funds under such Act (see H.R. 6492), H8030 [2DE]
House Rules: 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]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H756 [23FE]
Immigration: remove incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come into the U.S. and provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers (see H.R. 994), H1028 [2MR]
———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]
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), H3701 [20MY]
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), H4598 [16JN]
———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]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3658 [19MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2503 [13AP]
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), H7615 [18NO]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4023 (see H.J. Res. 86), H4085 [27MY]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 1228), H5503 [1JY]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicare: provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 1458), H2504 [13AP]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H2697 [20AP]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3658 [19MY]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in California except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), H932 [25FE]
———require certain procedures for designating national monuments (see H.R. 5580), H4779 [23JN]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1507), H5503 [1JY]
National Day of Prayer: constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H3658 [19MY]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H6406 (see H.R. 442), H6457 [29JY]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7156 (see H. Res. 1600), H7214 [28SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for enhanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal lands (see H.R. 5645), H6406 (see H.R. 5645), H6458 [29JY]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3542 [18MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H1817 [20MR]
Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), H6803 [16SE]
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), H6043 [26JY]
Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H1441 [15MR]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2697 [20AP]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H4975 (see H.R. 5141), H5204 [29JN]
Taxation: express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1346), H3310 [11MY]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H8030 [2DE]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H6406 (see H.R. 571), H6457 [29JY]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5615), H6164 [27JY]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H193 [19JA]
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]
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), H4386 [10JN]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 5647), H6164 [27JY]
Voting: provide for the expedited delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 6009), H6568 [30JY]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1221 [9MR]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5676 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: establish additional research, study, and reporting requirements for the working group reviewing possible repeal of ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell''on homosexuality (see H.R. 4902), H2215 [22MR]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
BLM: release Bodie Wilderness Study Area in Mono County, CA (see H.R. 6129), H6762 [15SE]
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]
———provide for interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecution (see H.R. 4892), H1744 [19MR]
———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 the Interior: participate in projects to encourage design, planning, and construction of the North Los Angeles County, CA, Regional Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 4726), H1026 [2MR]
Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence (see H.R. 5194), H3078 [29AP]
———take certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (see H.R. 5468), H4214 [28MY]
Letters
Dept. of the Navy redesignation as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H1003 [2MR]
Replace current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality in the military with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: Carl E. Mundy, Jr., H4030 [27MY]
———Clarence E. Hill, American Legion, H4052 [27MY]
———Gary Roughead, Navy, H3891 [27MY]
———George W. Casey, Jr., Army, H3891 [27MY]
———James T. Conway, Marine Corps, H3891 [27MY]
———Joyce Wessel Raezer, National Military Family Association, H4052 [27MY]
———Michael G. Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Robert M. Gates, Dept. of Defense, H3891, H3986 [27MY]
———Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force, H3891 [27MY]
Remarks
Afghanistan: funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5393 [1JY]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), Senate amendments, H5393 [1JY], H6063 [27JY]
———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1500), H5346 [1JY]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1255 [10MR]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), H6118 [27JY]
———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, H3890, H3899, H3985, H3987, H3989, H3999, H4003, H4025, H4029, H4048, H4049, H4052, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4057, H4075 [27MY], H8397, H8406 [15DE]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5346, H5393 [1JY], H6063 [27JY]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (H. Res. 1385), H3779, H3780 [25MY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 1516), H5754, H5755 [20JY]
Barstow, CA: anniversary of Bethel A.M.E. Church, E992
Budget: provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. 1493), pass (H. Res. 1500), H5346 [1JY]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1888 [21MR]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs and combat childhood obesity and hunger, H4003 [27MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8751, H8758 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3890, H3899, H3985, H3987, H3989, H3997, H3999, H4003, H4008, H4025, H4029, H4032, H4040, H4043, H4048, H4049, H4052, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4057, H4068, H4074, H4075 [27MY]
———determine if BP P.L.C., is no longer a responsible source to perform contracts and then debar BP P.L.C., from contracting with the Dept., H4032 [27MY]
———funding, H6611 [10AU]
———impose penalty on contractors that do not comply with contract information reporting requirements, H4068 [27MY]
———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H4008 [27MY]
———national missile defense system funding, H4043 [27MY]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2955 [28AP]
———require private security contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq to hire U.S. citizens as direct employees and not as independent contractors, H4052 [27MY]
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6611 [10AU]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1462 [16MR], H1764 [20MR], H1888 [21MR]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, H4068 [27MY]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage, H6611 [10AU]
Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence (H.R. 5194), H6829
National Guard: provide fire retardant uniforms for personnel engaged in certain civil authority missions, H3989 [27MY]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8397, H8406 [15DE]
Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (H.R. 4887), H1764 [20MR]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), Senate amendments, H6611 [10AU]
Veterans: exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals, H4074 [27MY]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (H. Res. 1516), H5754, H5755 [20JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H8751 [17DE]
Tributes
Caldwell, Terry E., E1944
Cassidy, Thomas J., Jr., E414
Koch, Jeffrey A. (Tank), E1480
Nowakowski, Paula, H107
Skelton, Representative, H8751, H8758 [17DE]
Snyder, Representative, H8753 [17DE]
Stults, Lew, E239