PAYNE, DONALD M. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Addresses
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Liel Maghen, E1430
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 6045), H6570 [30JY]
———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H3079 [29AP]
Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H5304 [30JN]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4247 [8JN]
Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on management (see H.R. 6496), H8291 [13DE]
Armed Forces: recognize contributions made by the spouses of members who serve in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5233), H3272 [6MY]
———recognize spouses of members who are serving in combat or have served in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 4043), H140 [13JA]
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]
Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organization): recognize contributions to community health and fight against racial health disparities (see H. Res. 1591), H6572 [30JY]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H423 [27JA]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H8941 [21DE]
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. 1428), H4330 [9JN]
Business and industry: require express authorization of a majority of shareholders of a public company for certain political expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), H1028 [2MR]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3541 [18MY]
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]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4677 [22JN]
Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see H.R. 6258), H7389 [29SE]
———create and encourage the creation of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), H3274 [6MY]
———provide grants to nonprofit organizations that carry out child-parent visitation programs for children with incarcerated parents (see H.R. 5747), H5674 [15JY]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H4386 [10JN]
Chile: express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), H7154 (see H. Res. 1662), H7211 [28SE]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), H4387 [10JN]
———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), H4247 [8JN]
Colleges and universities: invest in urban universities and create innovation and economic prosperity for the U.S. (see H.R. 5567), H6043 [26JY]
———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1751), H7453 [15NO]
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), H4677 [22JN]
———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]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H1518 [16MR]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4678 [22JN]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), H3484 [13MY]
Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), H4330 [9JN]
———provide a restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts (see H.R. 4115), H1744 [19MR]
———revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H5304 [30JN]
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]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3014 [28AP] (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), H3703 [20MY]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H7155 (see H.R. 4645), H7213 [28SE]
Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6991 [23SE]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H6043 [26JY]
———study and report on access by blind consumers to certain electronic devices, establish minimum nonvisual access standards for such devices, and establish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), H1397 [12MR]
Dept. of Education: award grants to establish, expand, or support an existing school-based mentoring program to assist at-risk middle school students with transition to high school (see H.R. 5753), H6881 [22SE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1324 [10MR]
———require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3287), H1518 [16MR]
———submit report on parasitic disease among poor Americans (see H.R. 5986), H6567 [30JY]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7644 [29NO]
Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 476), H3079 [29AP]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 2159), H41 [12JA]
———authorize Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a public awareness campaign noting the link between dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. 5091), H3658 [19MY]
———fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see H.R. 3695), H387 [26JA]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 5304), H3482 [13MY]
Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process of State occupational safety and health plans (see H.R. 4864), H6043 [26JY]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study on suitability and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 6199), H7757 [30NO]
———conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see H.R. 4491), H326 [21JA]
———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 4514), H386 [26JA]
———provide grants to certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 5134), H2843 [22AP]
———reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 3742), H140 [13JA]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H2261 [23MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]
Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), H8940 [21DE]
———increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H3484 [13MY]
———promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H5503 [1JY]
———protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H41 [12JA]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3442 [12MY]
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 3101), H472 [2FE]
———protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 1255), H4247 [8JN]
Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7644 [29NO]
———provide child safety, care, and education continuity in the event of a Presidentially declared disaster (see H.R. 5240), H5617 [14JY]
Diseases: address the lack of adequate housing as a barrier to effective HIV prevention, treatment, and care, and commit to providing adequate funding for developing housing as a response to the AIDS pandemic (see H. Con. Res. 137), H2800 [21AP]
———authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 4404), H473 [2FE]
———commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1140), H1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1155), H1323 [10MR]
———establish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national screening program and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or polyps (see H.R. 1189), H2579 [14AP]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H1440 [15MR]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H424 [27JA]
———authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H2505 [13AP]
Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), H6881 [22SE]
Drugs: provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 3939), H41 [12JA]
Education: foster community involvement (see H.R. 6356), H7393 [29SE]
———recognize achievements of high school graduating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies in post-secondary institutions, and support community engagement (see H. Res. 1443), H4506 [15JN]
———support academically-based social studies curriculum standards for elementary and secondary education public school text books (see H. Res. 1593), H6991 [23SE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (see H.R. 2054), H3274 [6MY]
———provide for school improvement and professional development for teachers, principals, instructional staff, and other school leaders (see H.R. 5218), H6406 (see H.R. 5218), H6458 [29JY]
———provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 6078), H6571 [30JY]
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]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 2515), H4330 [9JN]
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: require dentists to provide patients with a factsheet before performing any dental restoration work (see H.R. 4615), H602 [4FE]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H1595 [17MR]
Foreign aid: coordinate all health-related assistance, assist developing countries in improving delivery of health services, and assist developing countries in strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see H.R. 4933), H4678 [22JN]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H6763 [15SE]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H4873 [24JN]
Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 4678), H4247 [8JN]
FTC: establish rules to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices relative to the provision of funeral services (see H.R. 3655), H7454 [15NO]
Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. 1013), H140 [13JA]
Gulf of Mexico: establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. 5631), H5504 [1JY]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]
———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]
Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]
Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1367), H3541 [18MY]
Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6804 [16SE]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
House Rules: require public disclosure by Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) of written reports and findings of the board of the Office of Congressional Ethics (see H. Res. 1416), H4215 [28MY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H601 [4FE]
———recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), H3078 [29AP]
Immigration: eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), H4330 [9JN]
Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H5504 [1JY]
Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA continuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise available through an employment-based health plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), H4678 [22JN]
———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1339), H3311 [11MY]
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (see H. Res. 929), H1397 [12MR]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
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), H5504 [1JY]
Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3990), H424 [27JA]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4247 [8JN]
Labor-Management Relations Act: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 6384), H7394 [29SE]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), H2876 [26AP]
Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (see H. Res. 1102), H755 [23FE]
Medicare: provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1519 [16MR]
———provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 1927), H7548 [17NO]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H556 [3FE]
Motor vehicles: further national deployment of electric drive vehicles and strengthen and enhance national power grid through the integration of such vehicles (see H.R. 4399), H2460 [25MR]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1221 [9MR]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H932 [25FE]
National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. 1057), H471 [2FE]
National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), H5920 [21JY]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1104), H1104 [3MR]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H6043 [26JY]
National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1638), H6882 [22SE]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H7549 [17NO]
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H2877 [26AP]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (see H. Res. 363), H4387 [10JN]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H1359 [11MR]
National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1323 [10MR]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1441 [15MR]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H2844 [22AP]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5617 [14JY]
New Jersey: commend construction of the New Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable sports complexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), H7156 (see H. Res. 1563), H7214 [28SE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 847), H5985 [22JY]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H388 [26JA]
Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 278), H2845 [22AP]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1170 [4MR]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. 6090), H6626 [10AU]
Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6764 [15SE]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H4877 [25JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Peace Corps: issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 336), H1103 [3MR]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]
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), H386 [26JA]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H648 [22FE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H1397 [12MR]
———replace delivery vehicle fleet with electric motor vehicles (see H.R. 4711), H2460 [25MR]
Public buildings: provide for restroom gender parity in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), H2844 [22AP]
Public welfare programs: repeal denial to drug felons of eligibility for benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3053), H41 [12JA]
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), H5547 [13JY]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: ensure that projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis transportation systems are eligible for certain grants (see H.R. 5236), H3272 [6MY]
School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1091), H1029 [2MR]
Schools: end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. 5628), H4974 (see H.R. 5628), H5203 [29JN]
———improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see H.R. 4181), H4678 [22JN]
———raise awareness of school pushout, reform disciplinary practices, encourage teaching of proper behavior, and facilitate effective teaching and learning environments (see H. Res. 1777), H8785 [17DE]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2365), H7499 [16NO]
Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, Westwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4628), H646 [22FE]
Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office, Little Ferry, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6379), H8089 [7DE]
Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), H6805 [16SE]
Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7500 [16NO]
Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), H2843 [22AP]
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), H6572 [30JY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3542 [18MY]
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), H266 [20JA]
———allow a tax credit for producing oil from recycled waste (see H.R. 3592), H41 [12JA]
———allow companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H3441 [12MY]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H3311 [11MY]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H4425 [14JN]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H6989 [23SE]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H472 [2FE]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H3312 [11MY]
Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]
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), H1397 [12MR]
———promote respect for and full application of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see H. Res. 1551), H6407 (see H. Res. 1551), H6458 [29JY]
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. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6164 [27JY]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H6043 [26JY]
———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]
Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), H2580 [14AP]
Women: issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 1124), H6042 [26JY]
World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 333), H7855 [1DE]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
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), H7757 [30NO]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H4779 [23JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Education: provide training and support for principals to assist in turning around lowest performing schools (see H.R. 5495), H4330 [9JN]
———support high-achieving, educationally disadvantaged elementary school students in high-need local educational agencies (see H.R. 5586), H4779 [23JN]
Higher Education Act: provide for refinancing of certain private education loans for primary care physicians (see H.R. 6374), H7393 [29SE]
Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971), H6456 [29JY]
Remarks
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding, H657 [23FE]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (H. Res. 1034), H4693, H4694 [23JN]
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), H1894 [21MR]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 2865), H4690, H4691 [23JN]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8094 [8DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), H1293 [10MR]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8358 [15DE]
Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (H. Res. 1013), H242 [20JA]
Haiti: establish refugee status for injured orphaned Haitian children to be airlifted for surgeries in the U.S., H169 [19JA]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H47, H120 [13JA], H534 [3FE]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H233, H240 [20JA]
———historical impact on the U.S., H535 [3FE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1452 [16MR], H1894 [21MR], H2893 [27AP]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8094 [8DE]
National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (H. Res. 1373), H4694, H4695, H4696 [23JN]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, H8945 [22DE]
Newark, NJ: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center recipient of American Heart Association Gold Performance Achievement Award, E310
South Mountain Peace Action (organization): tribute to ``Be About Peace Day'', E454
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability, H6870, H6871, H6872, H6873, H6874 [22SE]
———implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (H. Res. 1588), H7055
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (H.R. 4462), H535 [3FE]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H5723 [20JY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8358 [15DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8358 [15DE]
———rates, H2510 [14AP]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5723 [20JY], H8358 [15DE]
Votes: position on missed, E1462
World Malaria Day: observance, E637
Year of the Father: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 285), H4692, H4693 [23JN]
Tributes
Brown, Sarah Carter Perry, E315
Maghen, Liel, E1430
Vincenti, Gene A., E806