MELANCON, CHARLIE (a Representative from Louisiana)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6548, H6550 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H7644 [29NO]

American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H2937 [27AP]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 879), H388 [26JA]

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H5617 [14JY]

———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 1864), H5617 [14JY]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 704), H140 [13JA]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 5220), H3275 [6MY]

Boise State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1042), H1104 [3MR]

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), H1517 [16MR]

Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H7156 (see H. Res. 1621), H7214 [28SE]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): analyze each tax expenditure identified in annual tax expenditure report for equity, efficiency, and ease of administration (see H.R. 5291), H5712 [19JY]

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H3657 [19MY]

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]

Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H4386 [10JN]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2877 [26AP]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H472 [2FE]

———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H5712 [19JY]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize a price analysis adjustment for propane (see H.R. 3716), H5546 [13JY]

Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 1526), H472 [2FE]

———establish a program for displaced aerospace professionals to become certified elementary, secondary, or vocational school teachers (see H.R. 5093), H3824 [25MY]

———establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 5220), H3275 [6MY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relative to nuclear reactors (see H.R. 5163), H3013 [28AP]

———carry out programs to develop and demonstrate two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. 5164), H3013 [28AP]

Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H4677 [22JN]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H2799 [21AP]

———extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), H6406 (see H.R. 5790), H6458 [29JY]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2579 [14AP]

Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4424 [14JN]

———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5525), H4505 [15JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H5676 [15JY]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]

———improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 2109), H4779 [23JN]

———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H2844 [22AP]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]

Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), H1221 [9MR]

———award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and increase global competitiveness (see H.R. 5477), H5819 [20JY]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1657 [18MR]

———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4396), H756 [23FE]

———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), H1397 [12MR]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H5712 [19JY]

FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H2460 [25MR]

FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6628 [10AU]

Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H1324 [10MR]

Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), H5547 [13JY]

Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 4678), H972 [26FE]

Gambling: delay compliance date for certain regulations relative to prohibition on funding of unlawful Internet gambling (see H.R. 2266), H556 [3FE]

———provide for Dept. of the Treasury licensing of Internet gambling, consumer protections, and enforcement of the tax code (see H.R. 2267), H140 [13JA]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]

Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayer's dollars (see H.R. 5363), H3702 [20MY]

Gulf of Mexico: increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5973), H6574 [30JY]

———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), H7397 [29SE]

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

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H2697 [20AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]

Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. 1577), H6405 (see H. Res. 1577), H6457 [29JY]

———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. 1583), H6571 [30JY]

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), H472 [2FE]

———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), H6627 [10AU]

Israel: tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]

Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H1221 [9MR]

Louisiana State University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1072), H834 [24FE]

Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H2844 [22AP]

Medicare: exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 5235), H5986 [22JY]

———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 2002), H3124 [4MY]

———preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 2443), H5617 [14JY]

———provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 1077), H3202 [5MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H4677 [22JN]

———stabilize and modernize the provision of partial hospitalization services (see H.R. 4373), H4678 [22JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H2877 [26AP] (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H2844 [22AP]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H3015 [28AP]

Michigan Technological University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1564), H6163 [27JY]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H1358 [11MR]

NASA: reauthorize manned space flight activities (see H.R. 4804), H1322 [10MR]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1154), H1220 [9MR]

National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6882 [22SE]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H1324 [10MR]

National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3312 [11MY]

National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]

National Teach Ag Day: support goals and purposes (see H. Res. 886), H972 [26FE]

New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2319 [24MR]

New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079, 1080), H609 [9FE]

Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H2460 [25MR]

Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]

OMB: issue guidance on the use of peer-to-peer file sharing software to prohibit the personal use of such software by Federal employees (see H.R. 4098), H472 [2FE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2877 [26AP]

RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3745 [24MY]

Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]

Social Security: repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 1221), H4247 [8JN]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5220), H3275 [6MY]

Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5618 [14JY]

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), H2844 [22AP]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1646), H2642 [15AP]

———allow an individual to designate $3 on their income tax return to be used to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 5497), H4780 [23JN]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H1221 [9MR]

———improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 5207), H4247 [8JN]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H833 [24FE]

———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H4678 [22JN]

———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H6627 [10AU]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H3441 [12MY]

———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), H2697 [20AP]

———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), H4635 [17JN]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H1744 [19MR]

Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H7155 (see H.R. 2746), H7213 [28SE]

Treaties and agreements: review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see H.R. 3012), H3124 [4MY]

University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1041), H1104 [3MR]

Veterans Health Administration: establish position of Director of Physical Therapy Service and a fellowship program for physical therapists in geriatrics, rehabilitation, and polytrauma care (see H.R. 1036), H3123 [4MY]

Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H6990 [23SE]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1032), H4597 [16JN]

World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3312 [11MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquire and utilize the Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA, as a full-service hospital to better serve veterans throughout the Acadiana region (see H. Res. 1647), H6880 [22SE]

———increase and provide for an annual adjustment of the amounts of assistance payable for veterans' funeral and burial expenses (see H.R. 6054), H6570 [30JY]

Education: expand eligibility for Pell grants to certain students who are pursuing postbaccalaureate professional certification or licensing credential required for employment as a teacher (see H.R. 5760), H5675 [15JY]

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), H3310 [11MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: expedite application of provision prohibiting rescissions of health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5761), H5675 [15JY]

SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of disaster loans made to people directly affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), H5818 [20JY]

———waive interest for certain loans relative to damage caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. 4609), H602 [4FE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income compensation provided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), H4871 [24JN]

Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for notifying Government officials of violations of Oil Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (see H.R. 5698), H5502 [1JY]

Remarks

Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (H.R. 5503), H5333 [1JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6549, H6550 [30JY]

———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), motion to recommit, H6559 [30JY]

———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, H6549, H6559 [30JY]

Food: ensure safety of seafood and seafood products, H5307 [1JY]

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 (H. Res. 1347), H3832 [26MY]

———impose an additional civil penalty on Gulf Coast oil spills of more than one million barrels and direct those funds towards coastal restoration projects, H6550 [30JY]

Journal: question of approval, H4908 [29JN]

New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (H. Res. 1079), H1065, H1067 [3MR]

Parliamentary inquiry, H6550 [30JY]

Votes: position on missed, H6484 [30JY]

Resignations

Committee on the Budget (House), H1151 [4MR]