NYE, GLENN C. (a Representative from Virginia)
Addresses
Jewish War Veterans Monument Dedication: Israel Zoberman, E1987
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3990 [27MY]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3239 [6MY]
Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), H4357 [10JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), H4529 [16JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3124 [4MY]
al-Megrahi, Abdel Baset: condemn release of convicted terrorist from a prison in Scotland to return home to Libya (see H. Res. 732), H5986 [22JY]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H2937 [27AP]
Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for unremarried surviving spouses and dependents of retired members or veterans who died of service-connected or compensible disability (see H.R. 4403), H388 [26JA]
———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), H5920 [21JY]
———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), H933 [25FE]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2844 [22AP]
———increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation allowance, and other special and incentive pays (see H.R. 4440), H972 [26FE]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 294), H5303 [30JN]
Boise State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1042), H1104 [3MR]
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. 1428), H4873 [24JN]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 78), H1027 [2MR]
———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———establish procedures for expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. 4921), H2318 [24MR]
———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), H6404 (see H.R. 5954), H6455 [29JY]
———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]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H2800 [21AP]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H388 [26JA]
Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centreville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6392), H7394 [29SE]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H2697 [20AP]
Dept. of Defense: amend Homeowners Assistance Program to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 4324), H388 [26JA]
Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 1526), H140 [13JA]
Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H4330 [9JN]
———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2906), H2504 [13AP]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct proposed oil and gas lease sale for areas of the Outer Continental Shelf a certain distance beyond the coastal zone of Virginia (see H.R. 4942), H2456 [25MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish pilot program to evaluate effectiveness of treating veterans with spinal, back, and musculoskeletal injuries and pain using non-invasive techniques (see H.R. 6211), H7156 (see H.R. 6211), H7213 [28SE]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7396 [29SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7454 [15NO]
———make home loan guaranty programs for veterans regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6146), H6881 [22SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7397 [29SE]
———provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system (see H.R. 3441), H4425 [14JN]
Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 3656), H4247 [8JN]
Diseases: support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H4872 [24JN]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H6573 [30JY]
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), H2642 [15AP]
Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 3017), H387 [26JA]
Federal agencies and departments: require review of Government programs for purposes of assessing their performance and improving their operations, and establish the Performance Improvement Council (see H.R. 2142), H3658 [19MY]
Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 5987), H7397 [29SE]
Federal firefighters: provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3186), H2696 [20AP]
FEMA: tribute to organizations comprising the National Urban Search and Rescue System for determination and work as first responders to disasters and other incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see H. Res. 1076), H602 [4FE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H6572 [30JY]
———facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3781), H3079 [29AP]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H7500 [16NO]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H7156 (see H. Res. 1226), H7213 [28SE]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayer's dollars (see H.R. 5363), H3702 [20MY]
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]
———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H7454 [15NO]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H473 [2FE]
Health: 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]
Housing: establish the Residential Construction Loan Guarantee Program to guarantee loans made to eligible home building companies for viable building projects (see H.R. 5409), H6573 [30JY]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H603 [4FE]
Immigration: support credible and effective policies which welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), H326 [21JA]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H2937 [27AP]
Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4780 [23JN]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H3080 [29AP]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7615 [18NO]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8031 [2DE]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H6573 [30JY]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H8089 [7DE]
———provide payment to hospitals for costs of expanded advanced practice nurse training programs (see H.R. 3185), H6683 [14SE]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H4247 [8JN]
Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), H1170 [4MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H7500 [16NO]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), H1029 [2MR]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H834 [24FE]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2262 [23MR]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1080), H649 [22FE]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H5921 [21JY]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H5984 [22JY]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H603 [4FE]
Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance coverage for certain indirect investors caught in Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), H6628 [10AU]
Senior citizens: improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 1021), H4330 [9JN]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6406 (see H.R. 5141), H6458 [29JY]
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), H2800 [21AP]
Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (see H.R. 5307), H4331 [9JN]
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), H3274 [6MY]
———allow an individual to designate $3 on their income tax return to be used to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 5497), H4678 [22JN]
———allow companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H5503 [1JY]
———allow distributions from 529 plans for the payment of student loans (see H.R. 5030), H2639 [15AP]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1743 [19MR]
———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H4387 [10JN]
———exclude from gross income remediation payments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), H932 [25FE]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H4387 [10JN]
———provide deductions for costs incurred to remediate hazardous drywall in principal residences and for living costs due to vacating such residence, and credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), H5712 [19JY]
———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), H4780 [23JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H1028 [2MR] (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), H1324 [10MR]
University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1041), H1104 [3MR]
University of Virginia: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 991), H141 [13JA]
Veterans: assist small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 5627), H7397 [29SE]
———improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H2842 [22AP]
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), H3082 [3MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H1518 [16MR]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H1169 [4MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members who die during a period of war (see H.R. 6371), H7393 [29SE]
Dept. of Defense: codify the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program (see H.R. 6369), H7393 [29SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for entitlement of surviving spouses of members who die on active duty to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5443), H4022 (see H.R. 5443), H4083 [27MY] (see H.R. 6372), H7393 [29SE]
Federal aid programs: create a means to review and abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (see H.R. 5568), H4676 [22JN]
Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), H387 [26JA]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3540 [18MY]
Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, and emergency response personnel to use HOV facilities (see H.R. 5867), H6162 [27JY]
Small business: prevent fraud in transactions involving certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6370), H7393 [29SE]
U.S. Joint Forces Command: impose conditions on disestablishment, closure, or realignment and on workload reductions of civilian personnel of the command (see H.R. 6131), H6762 [15SE]
Remarks
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H519 [3FE]
Dept. of Energy: add Armed Forces exchanges as qualified rebate aggregators under the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, H3239 [6MY]
———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3239 [6MY]
Dept. of HUD: extend special funds to be used to remediate damage from installation of tainted drywall, H4357 [10JN]
———improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), H4357 [10JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), H4530 [16JN]
———define small business under Small Business Lending Fund Program, increase loan volume, establish baseline measurement for lending, and include certain lending centers as qualified lending institutions, H4530 [16JN]
Federal aid programs: create a means to review and abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (H.R. 5568), E1187
GAO: submit report examining weaknesses within the current cybersecurity infrastructure, H519 [3FE]
Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 335), H8616
House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to Owen B. Pickett, H7508 [17NO]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H2775
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), H3618 [19MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2775
———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4311 [9JN]
Tributes
Eldridge, Jeanette, E911
Jones, Howard W., Jr., E1588
Pickett, Owen B., H7507 [17NO]
Roberts, Frank, E1502
Skelton, Representative, H8069 [7DE]