MORAN, JERRY (a Representative from Kansas)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3658 [19MY]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), H6042 [26JY]
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H602 [4FE]
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]
———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H7615 [18NO]
Armed Forces: eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), H2877 [26AP]
———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H5503 [1JY]
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), H4873 [24JN]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H5504 [1JY]
Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 227), H1027 [2MR]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5566), H4780 [23JN]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H753 [23FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Natural Resources Conservation Service (see H. Con. Res. 269), H2936 [27AP]
Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (see H.R. 6540), H8785 [17DE]
———develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 484), H1103 [3MR]
———take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H3482 [13MY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1324 [10MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (see H.R. 5283), H5819 [20JY]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H3079 [29AP]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H3274 [6MY]
———investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H6284 [28JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H3824 [25MY]
Disabled: protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1255), H2319 [24MR]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H2936 [27AP]
District of Columbia: prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. 4430), H1104 [3MR]
———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), H1103 [3MR]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school program (see H.R. 2446), H423 [27JA]
EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), H3274 [6MY]
———disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1104 [3MR] (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
———finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see H.R. 5426), H4021 (see H.R. 5426), H4083 [27MY]
———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 6284), H7390 [29SE]
European Union: temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state (see H.R. 5299), H3658 [19MY]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 6087), H6626 [10AU]
Firearms: modify Federal regulations allowing current and former law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines (see H.R. 3752), H387 [26JA]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H2845 [22AP]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6682 [14SE]
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]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2580 [14AP]
———require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), H2642 [15AP]
House Rules: prohibit consideration of a regulation of individual activity disguised as a tax (see H. Res. 959), H473 [2FE]
Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H3079 [29AP]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3578), H603 [4FE]
Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), H3272 [6MY]
———express that a Government imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), H603 [4FE]
Iran: impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4649), H2505 [13AP]
IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement, administer, or enforce health insurance reform (see H.R. 5054), H3079 [29AP]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3124 [4MY]
———authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3703 [20MY]
———call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H2643 [15AP]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H3125 [4MY]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 4107), H648 [22FE]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H1324 [10MR]
Manufactured and Modular Housing Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 584), H3275 [6MY]
Medicaid: require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H3658 [19MY]
Medicare: clarify policy relative to physician supervision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see H.R. 6376), H7393 [29SE]
———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 2002), H3441 [12MY]
———promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 3108), H6990 [23SE]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H41 [12JA]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H6880 [22SE]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H6880 [22SE]
National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 1199), H2262 [23MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H1519 [16MR]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2845 [22AP]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H7500 [16NO]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H2261 [23MR]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H4905 [28JN]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7398 [29SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6805 [16SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H1817 [20MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3274 [6MY]
———repeal (see H.R. 4903), H2505 [13AP] (see H.R. 4919, 4972), H2800 [21AP]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H2800 [21AP]
———repeal provisions relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 5126), H3080 [29AP]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2877 [26AP]
Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H2642 [15AP]
President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), H3440 [12MY]
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), H3201 [5MY]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3275 [6MY]
Senior citizens: improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 1021), H3311 [11MY]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2506 [13AP]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3202 [5MY]
SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 1352), H4638 [21JN]
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), H6764 [15SE]
Taxation: allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3870 [26MY]
———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H1518 [16MR]
———encourage creation and growth of small business and reduce the cost of complying with tax requirements (see H.R. 4779), H1168 [4MR]
———expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 3586), H7396 [29SE]
———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]
———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will result in hardships for families and job-creating small business and will further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1317), H3078 [29AP]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H5503 [1JY]
———modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see H.R. 4070), H266 [20JA]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H2505 [13AP]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H2642 [15AP]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H7396 [29SE]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H1656 [18MR]
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), H3124 [4MY]
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), H4906 [28JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6882 [22SE]
World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7156 (see H. Res. 1531), H7213 [28SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Air pollution: require the exclusion of data of an exceedance or violation of a national ambient air quality standard caused by a prescribed fire in the Flint Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 5118), H2842 [22AP]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit imposition of additional registration requirements on privately-owned firearms by servicemen and civilian employees beyond existing State and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), H5502 [1JY]
Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regulatory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws (see H.R. 6367), H7393 [29SE]
Emporia State University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1292), H2843 [22AP]
Foreign trade: support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. 1196), H1656 [18MR]
Immigration: require Federal payment of costs incurred by State or local governments in defending a State or local immigration law that survives a constitutional challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), H5711 [19JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 4901), H2215 [22MR]
Shawnee Cattle Trail: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. 6366), H7393 [29SE]
Remarks
Arizona: passage of State immigration enforcement legislation, H3791 [25MY]
Armed Forces: mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (H.R. 1177), H3608 [19MY]
Bell, Tony: ConvaTec Inc., Great Comebacks Award recipient, E296
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (H. Res. 1465), H4712 [23JN]
Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office Building, Overland Park, KS: designate (H.R. 4095), H203 [20JA]
Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), H8799, H8800 [21DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, H6212 [28JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), consideration (H. Res. 1559), H6212 [28JY]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 4851), Senate amendment, H2617 [15AP]
Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), conference report, H5281 [30JN]
Emporia State University: tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 1292), H3592 [19MY]
Grainfield, KS: tribute to Harvest Market, H1085 [3MR]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (H. Res. 1188), H1715 [19MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1412 [15MR], H1564 [17MR], H1715 [19MR], H1789 [20MR], H2311 [24MR], H2441 [25MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H246 [20JA]
———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, H246 [20JA], H2441 [25MR]
———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H795 [24FE]
House of Representatives: consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1715 [19MR]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1559), H6212 [28JY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), E266
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H1489 [16MR]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4848 [24JN]
———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (S. 2799), H1489 [16MR]
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H1489 [16MR], H4848 [24JN]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), H3620
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, H3624 [19MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), E592
———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, H171 [19JA]
Kansas: impact of economy on State budget and services, H2311 [24MR]
———tribute to survivors of Haitian earthquake, families adopting Haitian children, and those providing support and aid to Haiti before and after the earthquake, H315 [21JA]
———tribute to use of billboards to display information on wanted criminals, E412
Kansas State University: tribute to the K-State Proud Campaign, H795 [24FE]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 5146), H2912
Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives relative to recent Israeli announcement of housing settlement construction in disputed areas, H1522 [17MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 4901), H2311 [24MR]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1835
Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (H.R. 1132), H2987 [28AP]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H1444 [16MR], H2563 [14AP]
———simplify Internal Revenue Code and make tax system fairer and more fiscally responsible, H2563 [14AP]
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
Uniontown, KS: tribute to Uniontown High School ``Life in a Jar'' project honoring Irena Sendler, H5283 [30JN]
Votes: position on missed, E266
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H5709 [19JY]
Special order: granted, H30 [12JA], H137 [13JA], H190 [19JA], H263 [20JA], H381 [26JA], H465 [2FE], H552 [3FE], H643 [22FE], H751 [23FE], H831 [24FE], H929 [25FE], H1024 [2MR], H1101 [3MR], H1165 [4MR], H1218 [9MR], H1320 [10MR], H1355 [11MR], H1516 [16MR], H1593 [17MR], H1653 [18MR], H1742 [19MR], H2495 [13AP], H2576 [14AP], H2638 [15AP], H2692 [20AP], H2796 [21AP], H2840 [22AP], H2933 [27AP], H3012 [28AP], H3076 [29AP], H3121 [4MY], H3199 [5MY], H3270 [6MY], H3481 [13MY], H3538 [18MY], H3655 [19MY], H3821 [25MY], H4242 [8JN], H4327 [9JN], H4383 [10JN], H4595 [16JN], H4632 [17JN], H4777 [23JN], H4971 [29JN], H5542 [13JY], H5672 [15JY], H5709 [19JY], H5815 [20JY], H5918 [21JY], H5981 [22JY], H7431 [15NO], H7641 [29NO]
Tributes
Beach, Ross, H7527 [17NO]
Jellison, Bill, E65