MYRICK, SUE WILKINS (a Representative from North Carolina)
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]
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), H139 [13JA]
———tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see H. Res. 1661), H7154 (see H. Res. 1661), H7211 [28SE]
al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nationality (see H. Res. 1288), H3312 [11MY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 6403), H7615 [18NO]
Americans With Disabilities Act: 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), H648 [22FE]
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), H7398 [29SE]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6990 [23SE]
———call for the President to overturn the policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member who has died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), H2845 [22AP]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H1105 [3MR]
———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]
———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3822 [25MY]
———support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (see H. Res. 1025), H326 [21JA]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H6572 [30JY]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5547 [13JY]
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H4424 [14JN]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6574 [30JY]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H649 [22FE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), H1324 [10MR]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 73), H423 [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 75), H555 [3FE]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H4247 [8JN]
Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), H6803 [16SE]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H756 [23FE]
Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC, and express condolences for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), H3541 [18MY]
———honor historic and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse and express condolences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1274), H2695 [20AP]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H3870 [26MY]
Citizenship: provide for the loss of U.S. citizenship by individuals who are unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 5166), H3312 [11MY]
Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), H6284 [28JY]
Colleges and universities: require certain institutions of higher education to commit to, and provide notice of, tuition levels for students (see H.R. 4546), H422 [27JA]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H1657 [18MR]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H6164 [27JY]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H2697 [20AP]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), H7454 [15NO]
Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 227), H327 [21JA]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H40 [12JA]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2877 [26AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 5829), H5984 [22JY]
———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), H266 [20JA]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (see H.R. 4588), H1104 [3MR]
Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K-12 educational grant programs and the requirements of those programs and provide a tax credit to taxpayers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), H3871 [26MY]
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 Homeland Security: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see H.R. 5393), H3823 [25MY]
———strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. (see H.R. 5208), H3200 [5MY]
Dept. of Justice: prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), H5984 [22JY]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H470 [2FE]
Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H3015 [28AP]
———submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H424 [27JA]
Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see H.R. 6115), H6681 [14SE]
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), H1221 [9MR]
———inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 5879), H6163 [27JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H4023 (see H.R. 5016), H4085 [27MY]
Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engineering entities with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing volunteer services or equipment in response to a declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 5576), H6578 [9AU]
Diseases: 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), H1657 [18MR]
District of Columbia: provide low-income parents with expanded opportunities for enrolling their children in high quality schools (see H.R. 2556), H423 [27JA]
Duke University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1242), H2504 [13AP]
Economy: reform health care, Social Security, tax code for individuals and small businesses, and the budget process (see H.R. 4529), H603 [4FE]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external power supplies for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from energy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), H5504 [1JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extremism efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), H1026 [2MR]
———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), H424 [27JA]
Executive Office of the President: request to furnish the House of Representatives documents relative to a review of mitigation efforts in light of recent release of classified information (see H. Res. 1749), H8030 [2DE]
FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6571 [30JY]
Federal employees: make persons having seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment (see H.R. 4735), H1657 [18MR]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution and citation of scientific research in connection with foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), H5712 [19JY]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 6087), H7397 [29SE]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H2937 [27AP]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6628 [10AU]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H7156 (see H. Res. 1617), H7214 [28SE]
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), H6990 [23SE]
Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), H2458 [25MR]
———ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1657 [18MR]
———extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H3703 [20MY]
———improve field emergency medical services (see H.R. 6528), H8597 [16DE]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H2504 [13AP]
———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4995), H3311 [11MY]
High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1407), H4388 [10JN]
Immigration: express that State and local governments and law enforcement personnel can investigate, identify, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody aliens in the U.S. to assist in immigration law enforcement (see H. Res. 1384), H3702 [20MY]
———provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real property used or intended to be used for alien smuggling (see H.R. 5769), H6043 [26JY]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H1397 [12MR]
Iran: call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following disputed Presidential election (see H. Res. 992), H2319 [24MR]
———condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (see H. Res. 1497), H5712 [19JY]
———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]
Israel: support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H4247 [8JN]
Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1578), H6685 [14SE]
Klein, Herbert: tribute (see H. Res. 637), H5304 [30JN]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H6684 [14SE]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H6043 [26JY]
Louise Lassiter Post Office, Seaboard, NC: designate (see H.R. 5904), H6283 [28JY]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2877 [26AP]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3745 [24MY]
Monuments and memorials: require congressional approval and provide restrictions on the use of national monuments (see H.R. 4996), H4330 [9JN]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H7398 [29SE]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2800 [21AP]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1219), H4247 [8JN]
National Commission on American Recovery and Reinvestment: establish (see H.R. 4219), H41 [12JA]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H328 [21JA]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1104 [3MR]
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 Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6685 [14SE]
National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), H7398 [29SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6685 [14SE]
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 security: improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H3124 [4MY]
National Security Act: provide additional procedures for congressional oversight (see H.R. 4261), H1169 [4MR]
North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1361), H3543 [18MY]
NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the Yucca Mountain license application review relative to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. 1732), H7855 [1DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H2505 [13AP]
———repeal (see H.R. 4972), H4215 [28MY]
———repeal limits on health-related tax benefits and treat high deductible plans as qualified health plans (see H.R. 5936), H6804 [16SE]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H7156 (see H. Res. 1501), H7213 [28SE]
Reagan, Ronald: redesign fifty dollar bill to include likeness (see H.R. 4705), H1170 [4MR]
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]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 291), H8291 [13DE]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H5921 [21JY]
Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6437), H7614 [18NO]
———require citizenship and immigration verification of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), H932 [25FE]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4331 [9JN]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3745 [24MY]
———support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6990 [23SE]
Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]
Taxation: allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3703 [20MY]
———exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from the individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5529), H5618 [14JY]
———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 5078), H3658 [19MY]
———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]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H6684 [14SE]
———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), H7757 [30NO]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H6406 (see H.R. 4746), H6458 [29JY]
———provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see H.R. 6484), H8089 [7DE]
———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), H6164 [27JY]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 3595), H2460 [25MR]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H3484 [13MY]
Terrorism: add joining a foreign terrorist organization or engaging in or supporting hostilities against the U.S. or its allies to the list of acts for which U.S. nationals would lose their nationality (see H.R. 5237), H6406 (see H.R. 5237), H6458 [29JY]
———allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H603 [4FE]
———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), H2579 [14AP]
Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10-year term of office for any individual appointed as Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), H603 [4FE]
Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), H2261 [23MR]
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), H4678 [22JN]
———reject Iran's bid to join the Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 1181), H1657 [18MR]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5676 [15JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6407 (see H. Res. 1442), H6458 [29JY]
U.S. Nuclear Fuel Management Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5979), H6405 (see H.R. 5979), H6456 [29JY]
University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3703 [20MY]
Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 872), H388 [26JA]
Villanova University: tribute to football team and women's cross country team (see H. Res. 1035), H4507 [15JN]
White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 320), H7398 [29SE]
World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7398 [29SE]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5547 [13JY]
———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]
———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H2877 [26AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H4597 [16JN]
Letters
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Anell Massey, E1048
Remarks
Armed Forces: tribute to 3d Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), U.S. Army, E517
Charlotte, NC: anniversary of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, E24
Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), consideration (H. Res. 1424), H4283 [9JN]
Gastonia, NC: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1178
Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (H.R. 4889), H4283 [9JN]
———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (H.R. 4653), H4283 [9JN]
Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H4283 [9JN]
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: observance, E1047
Votes: position on missed, H8276
Tributes
Honeycutt, Boyd, E1273