MORAN, JAMES P. (a Representative from Virginia)
Appointments
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. Res. 1693), H7395 [29SE]
Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H2642 [15AP]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), H972 [26FE]
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: anniversary of Office of Multicultural Affairs (see H. Res. 913), H4425 [14JN]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5618 [14JY]
———provide certified trainers of service animals access to the same public transportation and public accommodations afforded disabled persons with service animals (see H.R. 4378), H2505 [13AP]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4247 [8JN]
Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 3480), H4330 [9JN]
———establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 3266), H2504 [13AP]
———require Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 4733), H2697 [20AP]
Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), H646 [22FE]
Armed Forces: extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2844 [22AP]
———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Senate) hearing and testimony on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy as an important step in permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), H647 [22FE]
———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), H423 [27JA]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Aviation: recognize key contributions of flight support specialists to aviation safety by restoring retirement treatment of specialists whose functions were outsourced by the Government (see H.R. 5115), H6881 [22SE]
Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 5220), H3201 [5MY]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H603 [4FE]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H5618 [14JY]
Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 294), H5303 [30JN]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3824 [25MY]
Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release of all political prisoners and international sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. 1768), H8520 [15DE]
Business and industry: require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 5107), H5547 [13JY]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see H. Res. 1314), H6882 [22SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), H2799 [21AP]
———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 247), H1168 [4MR]
———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), H2799 [21AP]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H473 [2FE]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H8031 [2DE]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Certified Nurses Day: observance (see H. Res. 1158), H3015 [28AP]
Chemicals: provide for a phased ban on decabrominated diphenylether and mixtures or products containing that chemical (see H.R. 4394), H472 [2FE]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4598 [16JN]
Children and youth: require Depts. of State and Justice to take certain actions against specified foreign nationals in international child abductions (see H.R. 3487), H3124 [4MY]
China: condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations by carrying out executions after marred trials and arbitrary detentions targeting Uyghurs and certain other individuals (see H. Res. 953), H6164 [27JY]
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), H4678 [22JN]
Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), H5711 [19JY]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6763 [15SE]
Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women (see H. Res. 1224), H2459 [25MR]
Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centreville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6392), H7394 [29SE]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H1169 [4MR]
Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1866), H3311 [11MY]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4873 [24JN]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), H3484 [13MY]
Credit: require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. 4538), H756 [23FE]
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]
———improve assistance to domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3401), H933 [25FE]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H6684 [14SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. 5456), H4214 [28MY]
———ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H5676 [15JY]
———establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H472 [2FE]
Dept. of Commerce: establish regulatory system and research program for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (see H.R. 4363), H6683 [14SE]
———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H3870 [26MY]
Dept. of Defense: require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H472 [2FE]
Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 3943), H41 [12JA]
———anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H7454 [15NO]
———establish a partnership program in foreign languages (see H.R. 4065), H266 [20JA]
———establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 5220), H3201 [5MY]
Dept. of Energy: provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and other incentives to eligible individuals or entities for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems (see H.R. 5821), H6990 [23SE]
Dept. of HHS: 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), H424 [27JA]
———establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1179), H3123 [4MY]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H8598 [16DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for ceremonies on or near Independence Day to administer oaths of allegiance to legal immigrants whose applications for citizenship have been approved (see H.R. 2363), H3483 [13MY]
Dept. of HUD: incorporate transportation costs associated with the location of housing into affordability measures and standards and develop a transportation affordability index (see H.R. 5824), H5983 [22JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H6684 [14SE]
Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H6684 [14SE]
Dept. of the Interior: reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 3742), H5546 [13JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide a receipt to each taxpayer who files a Federal income tax return (see H.R. 6458), H7644 [29NO]
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), H1026 [2MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include certain active duty service in the Reserve components as qualifying service for purposes of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3554), H3824 [25MY]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3745 [24MY]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see H.R. 4405), H473 [2FE]
Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H6763 [15SE]
———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), H649 [22FE]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H141 [13JA]
Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 2855), H6990 [23SE]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H388 [26JA]
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), H2319 [24MR]
Endangered species: support international tiger conservation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia (see H. Res. 1722), H8089 [7DE]
EPA: establish a program that tests chemicals found in drinking water to determine whether they are endocrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), H3200 [5MY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H266 [20JA]
Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (see H.R. 3070), H2877 [26AP]
———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), H5546 [13JY]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H2505 [13AP]
FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal (see H.R. 5020), H2578 [14AP]
FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), H5986 [22JY]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 673), H6164 [27JY]
———ensure Federal Employees Health Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits (see H.R. 4489), H2844 [22AP]
———extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants (see H.R. 5200), H3442 [12MY]
———improve Federal internship programs to facilitate hiring of full-time Federal employees (see H.R. 3264), H4247 [8JN]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. 5724), H5546 [13JY]
FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 4580), H554 [3FE]
Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 4375), H424 [27JA]
Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ``cop-killer'' handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), H6569 [30JY]
———prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. 5321), H7156 (see H.R. 5321), H7213 [28SE]
———require the owner or lawful possessor of a firearm to report its theft or loss (see H.R. 5736), H5677 [15JY]
———restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), H5677 [15JY]
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), H3441 [12MY]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H1595 [17MR]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 5577), H8353 [14DE]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H2460 [25MR]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H3274 [6MY]
Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 1562), H6163 [27JY]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H5303 [30JN]
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (see H. Res. 528), H6406 (see H. Res. 528), H6458 [29JY]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2845 [22AP]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6682 [14SE]
Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 6021), H6990 [23SE]
Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure (see H.R. 5820), H6764 [15SE]
———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), H5302 [30JN]
Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H5676 [15JY]
Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (see H. Res. 762), H6574 [30JY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H1657 [18MR]
———recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H1104 [3MR]
Immigration: eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), H1322 [10MR]
———provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 1340), H4330 [9JN]
———temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), H649 [22FE]
Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H4024 (see H. Res. 1355), H4085 [27MY]
Information technology: commend companies for advocating an uncensored Internet, encourage participation in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 1512), H5546 [13JY]
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (see H. Res. 929), H388 [26JA]
Iran: call for renewed focus on ``Green Movement'' which embraces yearning of Iranian people seeking freedom, human rights, and fundamental elements of democracy (see H. Res. 888), H267 [20JA]
———enhance sanctions by imposing certain travel restrictions and prohibiting certain procurement contracts, and authorize humanitarian and people-to-people assistance (see H.R. 4303), H2642 [15AP]
Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities (see H. Res. 1762), H8520 [15DE]
———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7757 [30NO]
———establish a U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region (see H. Res. 873), H3275 [6MY]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H1596 [17MR]
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]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3658 [19MY]
———call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4388 [10JN]
———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]
Japan: 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), H41 [12JA]
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]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7454 [15NO]
Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), H2695 [20AP]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H603 [4FE]
Law enforcement: reduce the rape kit forensic analysis backlog (see H.R. 4114), H6990 [23SE]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H472 [2FE]
Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), H3703 [20MY]
Mankiller, Wilma P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1237), H2503 [13AP]
Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale conservation efforts and ensure that commercial, scientific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see H. Res. 1390), H4388 [10JN]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H4387 [10JN]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6880 [22SE]
Medicare: provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1519 [16MR]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H2579 [14AP]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H6881 [22SE]
———waive part B premiums for certain military retirees (see H.R. 4593), H7454 [15NO]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Monroe, James: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4329), H141 [13JA]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1170 [4MR]
NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. 1231), H3080 [29AP]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 767), H5986 [22JY]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1410), H4022 (see H. Res. 1410), H4084 [27MY]
National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 110), H266 [20JA]
National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws: establish (see H.R. 635), H2642 [15AP]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1104), H833 [24FE]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see H.R. 5143), H4247 [8JN]
National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), H2937 [27AP]
National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), H972 [26FE]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H6763 [15SE]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. 6377), H7499 [16NO]
National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H4024 (see H. Res. 1302), H4085 [27MY]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H194 [19JA]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), H5921 [21JY]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6764 [15SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H5819 [20JY]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7615 [18NO]
National security: establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters (see H.R. 1800), H602 [4FE]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 960), H141 [13JA]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H2936 [27AP]
NATO: tribute to NATO School (see H. Res. 527), H6406 (see H. Res. 527), H6458 [29JY]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H2457 [25MR]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5820 [20JY]
News media: promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, research impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish a National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see H.R. 4925), H6684 [14SE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H8089 [7DE]
NSF: anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), H3125 [4MY]
Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (see H. Res. 989), H3442 [12MY]
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), H8598 [16DE]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H5304 [30JN]
Patent and Trademark Office: making supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 5874), H6284 [28JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
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), H2261 [23MR]
Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 5124), H4597 [16JN]
Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (see H.R. 5809), H5920 [21JY]
Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest (see H.R. 4522), H473 [2FE]
———constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. Res. 74), H6990 [23SE]
———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3703 [20MY]
Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 1523), H1221 [9MR]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2578 [14AP]
Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H1440 [15MR]
San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), H4873 [24JN]
SBA: increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H3441 [12MY]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H6683 [14SE]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 6283), H7499 [16NO]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2417), H2937 [27AP]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), H5545 [13JY]
Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see H.R. 4597), H6990 [23SE]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4636 [17JN]
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5220), H3201 [5MY]
Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), H3312 [11MY]
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), H6685 [14SE]
———recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see H. Res. 1019), H388 [26JA]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H7398 [29SE]
Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H5617 [14JY]
Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]
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 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), H4678 [22JN]
———allow an individual to designate $3 on their income tax return to be used to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 5497), H4873 [24JN]
———deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 4310), H3824 [25MY]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H327 [21JA]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H5503 [1JY]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H6683 [14SE]
———provide an energy investment credit for energy storage property connected to the grid (see H.R. 4210), H834 [24FE]
———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), H1358 [11MR]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 5644), H5302 [30JN]
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]
Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6881 [22SE]
Turkey: initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement (see H. Res. 1748), H7855 [1DE]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.N.: anniversary of adoption of Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic of Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (see H. Res. 929), H388 [26JA]
U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objectives and related Millennium Development Goals, and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradication, human rights, and global health initiatives (see H. Con. Res. 318), H6803 [16SE]
U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5820 [20JY]
U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), H7394 [29SE]
Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6419), H7615 [18NO]
University of Virginia: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 991), H141 [13JA]
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), H4779 [23JN]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]
Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund: establish (see H.R. 3202), H2504 [13AP]
West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H2800 [21AP]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1441 [15MR]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H4024 (see H. Res. 1302), H4085 [27MY]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3275 [6MY]
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7549 [17NO]
Zamora y Diaz, Pedro P.: tribute (see H. Res. 308), H4598 [16JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. Res. 1298), H2843 [22AP]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H3870 [26MY]
Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Weeks' contributions to the conservation of forests and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), H3310 [11MY]
Federal employees: establish and fund certain training programs for supervisors of Federal employees (see H.R. 5522), H4424 [14JN]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H1518 [16MR]
———index deferred annuities and provide survivor annuities to spouses of former employees entitled to a deferred annuity who died after leaving the Government before establishing a claim (see H.R. 4979), H2458 [25MR]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. 1326), H3201 [5MY]
Mexico: express condolences to families of victims of people who died while migrating to the U.S. and condemn criminal network responsible for their massacre (see H. Res. 1658), H6989 [23SE]
National Whole Child Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H647 [22FE]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H9 [12JA], H2847 [26AP]
Lists
Cosponsors of H. Res. 1402, Citizen Diplomacy Day, E948
Remarks
American Society for Training and Development: tribute, E1767
Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Columbia Pike, E597
Arlington Food Assistance Center: tribute, E1739
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, H759 [24FE], E2162
Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (H.R. 5827), E1468
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), H1920
Bureau of the Census: ensure safety of census workers, H4783 [24JN]
Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic bags and encourage use of reusable bags (H. Res. 1298), E627
Christian Relief Services Charities International (organization): anniversary, E771
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (H. Res. 1402), H8049 [7DE], E948
Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (H.R. 2480), H6195
Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Weeks' contributions to the conservation of forests and water supply (H. Res. 1348), E808
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, E2162
———provide funding for settlement of the Cobell class action lawsuit involving Federal management and accounting of individual Native American trust accounts, H7693
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. 5566), H5790
CrisisLink (organization): tribute, E1684
Dept. of Agriculture: provide funding for settlement of claims by African-American farmers who suffered discrimination in the administration of farm credit and benefit programs, H7693
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4052 [27MY]
———require private security contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq to hire U.S. citizens as direct employees and not as independent contractors, H4052 [27MY]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 2925), H8898 [21DE]
Dept. of State: renewal of contract with Xe Services LLC, H1035 [3MR]
Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6510
Earth Day: observance, E627
Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), Senate amendments, H7693
Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H197 [20JA], H3757 [25MY], H6051 [27JY]
———impact of failure to extend Bush administration tax cuts, H7503 [17NO]
EPA: anniversary, E2042
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8549 [16DE]
Falls Church, VA: tribute to George Mason High School girls' and boys' soccer teams, E1241
Federal employees: establish and fund certain training programs for supervisors of Federal employees (H.R. 5522), E1089
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (H. Res. 1187), H3288 [11MY]
———impact of pay freeze, H7651 [30NO]
———index deferred annuities and provide survivor annuities to spouses of former employees entitled to a deferred annuity who died after leaving the Government before establishing a claim (H.R. 4979), E481
FederalReporting.gov (Internet site): tribute, E1048
Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H4582 [16JN], H4915 [29JN]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1920
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H197 [20JA]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to Bob Franks, H2476 [13AP]
———moment of silence in tribute to Stan Parris, H2476 [13AP]
Hunger Action Month: observance, E1739
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, E2162
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), motion to instruct conferees, H2809 [22AP]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), H3619 [19MY]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (H. Res. 1326), H7045, H7047 [28SE], E751
Mexico: express condolences to families of victims of people who died while migrating to the U.S. and condemn criminal network responsible for their massacre (H. Res. 1658), E1722
National Suicide Prevention Week: observance, E1684
Native Americans: authorize tribal water rights settlements, H7693
———protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), Senate amendment, H5868 [21JY]
Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to National Trademark Expo, E1832
Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (H.R. 5809), H6856 [22SE]
Powell, Alma: Commonwealth Academy CARE Award recipient, E591
Power resources: national energy policy, H4582 [16JN], H4915 [29JN]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, E2162
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8549 [16DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8549 [16DE]
———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts, H6766 [16SE]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (S. 1067), H3414
Votes: position on missed, H7576
Water: increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program (H.R. 5320), H6440
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H831 [24FE]
Tributes
Codel, Michael R., E222
Doyle, Robert E., E390
Futrell, Mary Hatwood, E523
Kennedy, Representative, H8773 [17DE]
Kluge, John W., E1837
McCarthy, Colman, E1740
Murtha, John P., H810 [24FE]
Parris, Stan, H2475 [13AP]
terHorst, Jerald F., E691
Verhage, Jan, E801
Weeks, John W., E808