PENCE, MIKE (a Representative from Indiana)
Addresses
Renewing American Exceptionalism—An Agenda for Economic Growth and Prosperity: by, H7646-H7648 [30NO]
Appointments
Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, H3662 [20MY]
Committee To Escort the President, H414 [27JA]
Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, H2818 [22AP]
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), H3310 [11MY]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985 [22JY]
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: audit programs, projects, and activities funded through earmarks (see H.R. 113), H2261 [23MR]
———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]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Armed Forces: 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), H2459 [25MR]
———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H3123 [4MY]
———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to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3871 [26MY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H4598 [16JN]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), H1103 [3MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H4247 [8JN]
China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H1519 [16MR]
Colombia: recognize as an ally in the fight against extremism and drug trafficking and the benefits of passing a U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (see H. Res. 937), H3745 [24MY]
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), H4873 [24JN]
Congress: establish a point of order against consideration of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act threshold for private sector mandates (see H.R. 5818), H6574 [30JY]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), H3703 [20MY]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit the use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4600), H601 [4FE]
———require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H388 [26JA]
Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within other relevant Government agencies prior to making the decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), H424 [27JA]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H7757 [30NO]
———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: lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4424 [14JN]
———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5525), H4505 [15JN]
———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drilling activities (see H.R. 5772), H6406 (see H.R. 5772), H6458 [29JY]
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), H3312 [11MY]
Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H8031 [2DE]
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: require institutions with outstanding assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to disclose such fact to customers (see H.R. 6337), H7392 [29SE]
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. 77), H1027 [2MR]
Europe: 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]
European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing until member states comply with economic requirements of membership (see H. Con. Res. 279), H3541 [18MY]
Evansville, IN: anniversary of Old National Bank (see H. Res. 1201), H2877 [26AP]
Federal employees: reduce number of civil service positions within the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), H3701 [20MY]
———temporarily freeze pay of civilian employees (see H.R. 5382), H3871 [26MY]
Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States' rights (see H. Res. 1587), H6571 [30JY]
Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H1358 [11MR]
Foreign policy: recognize that U.N. resolutions on ``defamation of religions'' are incompatible with fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express religious beliefs (see H. Res. 763), H2216 [22MR]
Government: prohibit expenditure of funds for construction or lease of buildings or space in the District of Columbia until January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), H6283 [28JY]
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 (see H.R. 4889), H1743 [19MR]
———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H1596 [17MR]
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]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see H.R. 5424), H4021 [27MY]
———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2319 [24MR]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6406 (see H.R. 5882), H6458 [29JY]
———repeal (see H.R. 5424), H4021 [27MY]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1691), H7395 [29SE]
House of Representatives: deem adjournment in effect on date of regularly scheduled Federal general election as sine die and provide for automatic continuing appropriations as of such date (see H.R. 5842), H6284 [28JY]
House Rules: clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), H6882 [22SE]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H601 [4FE]
International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court (see H.R. 5351), H3701 [20MY]
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]
———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), H4677 [22JN]
———prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H1817 [20MR]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3542 [18MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2503 [13AP]
———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H3124 [4MY]
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), H5304 [30JN]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]
———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H8353 [14DE] (see H.R. 5350), H3701 [20MY]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H603 [4FE]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), H1596 [17MR]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765), H8520 [15DE]
———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3745 [24MY]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6882 [22SE]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
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 Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2695 [20AP]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6405 (see H. Res. 1576), H6457 [29JY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
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 Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National security: recognize the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 16), H41 [12JA]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 960), H267 [20JA]
National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1734), H7758 [30NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6406 (see H.R. 5882), H6458 [29JY]
———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), H2457 [25MR]
———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), H2842 [22AP]
———repeal (see H.R. 4903), H2319 [24MR] (see H.R. 4919), H2800 [21AP] (see H.R. 4972), H2458 [25MR] (see H.R. 5424), H4021 (see H.R. 5424), H4082 [27MY]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H2458 [25MR]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H6574 [30JY]
Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H756 [23FE]
———allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3936), H2801 [21AP]
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]
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]
Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: express the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review conference in Uganda (see H. Con. Res. 265), H3484 [13MY]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H2937 [27AP]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4636 [17JN]
SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (see H.R. 4624), H609 [9FE]
Taxation: allow an individual to designate a percentage of their income tax liability be used to reduce the public debt and require spending reductions equal to amounts so designated (see H.R. 5536), H5504 [1JY]
———allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3824 [25MY]
———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. 1245), H3080 [29AP]
———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), H3125 [4MY]
———make permanent the reduced individual income tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), H7392 [29SE]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H1744 [19MR]
———provide a religious exception to the requirement that certain tax preparers file returns on magnetic media (see H.R. 4981), H2458 [25MR]
———waive penalty on early distributions from individual retirement plans for small business investments (see H.R. 5318), H3486 [14MY]
Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H1518 [16MR]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H327 [21JA]
———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), H4425 [14JN]
Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 236), H7757 [30NO]
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), H4386 [10JN]
———reject Iran's bid to join the Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 1181), H1519 [16MR]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6882 [22SE]
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), H5818 [20JY]
Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 872), H6881 [22SE]
Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), H6043 [26JY]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H423 [27JA]
———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1095), H755 [23FE] (see H. Res. 1223), H2459 [25MR]
Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1415), H4215 [28MY] (see H. Res. 1447), H4597 [16JN]
European Union: temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state (see H.R. 5299), H3482 [13MY]
FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), H7498 [16NO]
Taxation: permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), H7548 [17NO]
Letters
Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act: Gregory F. Zoeller, E1365
Remarks
Afghanistan: funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5393 [1JY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H5621 [15JY]
Appropriations: legislative process, H6321 [29JY]
———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), Senate amendments, H5393 [1JY]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1266 [10MR]
———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, H3884, H4018, H4019 [27MY], H8404 [15DE]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5393 [1JY]
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H587 [4FE]
———constitutional amendment to control spending (H.J. Res. 79), H1176 [9MR], H7645 [30NO]
———deficit, H431 [2FE], H5208 [30JN], H5313 [1JY], H6321 [29JY]
———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), Senate amendment, H587 [4FE]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1885 [21MR]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), Senate amendments, H2430 [25MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3749 [25MY], H4733 [23JN]
Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 1095), H653 [23FE]
———minority party appointments (H. Res. 1223), H2418 [25MR]
Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 1415), H4101 [28MY]
———minority party appointments (H. Res. 1447), H4570 [16JN]
Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4430 [15JN]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H6288 [29JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4010, H4018, H4019 [27MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), consideration (H. Res. 1404), H3884 [27MY]
———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H4010 [27MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5850), H6321 [29JY]
Dollison, Cornelius and Mary: Muncie (IN) Star Press Person of the Year Award recipients, E110
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consideration under suspension of the rules (H. Res. 1248), H2588 [15AP]
Duke University: tribute to men's basketball team (H. Res. 1242), H2544 [14AP]
Economy: impact of failure to extend Bush administration tax cuts, H6813 [22SE], H7225 [29SE]
———importance of job creation, H654 [23FE]
———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, H5239 [30JN]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8533 [16DE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8356 [15DE]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), consideration (H. Res. 1248), H2588 [15AP]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7225 [29SE]
FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on maximum employment (H.R. 6406), H7502 [17NO]
Greece: public debt crisis, H3316 [12MY]
Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H3132 [5MY]
———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4441 [15JN]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H1151 [4MR], E305
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1445, H1447 [16MR], H1598 [18MR], H1885 [21MR], H2322 [25MR]
House of Representatives: consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1445, H1447 [16MR]
———welcome to former Members of Congress, H4430 [15JN]
House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1495), H5313 [1JY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1674), H7225 [29SE]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4789, H4844 [24JN]
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H4789, H4844 [24JN]
Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4252 [9JN], H4335 [10JN]
———U.S. policy, H2218 [23MR]
National Day of Prayer: observance, H3206 [6MY]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7225 [29SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H271 [21JA], H654 [23FE], H6050 [27JY]
———proposal to freeze discretionary spending, H393 [27JA], H431 [2FE]
———proposal to host televised bipartisan health care summit, H760 [24FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, H2883 [27AP]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements for Federal elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (H. Res. 1468), H4789 [24JN]
———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), H4806
Public demonstrations: condemn disparaging behavior and actions by protesters toward certain Members of Congress, H2322 [25MR]
Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (H.R. 2499), H3036 [29AP]
Republican Party: launch of AmericaSpeakingOut.com (Internet site) forum, H3828 [26MY]
———national agenda, H7645 [30NO]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8404 [15DE]
Schwenk, Arthur: Germany Friendship Award recipient, E1442
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H4170 [28MY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8356 [15DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8533 [16DE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), Senate amendments, H6614 [10AU]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8356 [15DE], H8533 [16DE]
———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts, H7457 [16NO]
———rates, H2512 [14AP], H2588 [15AP], H5725 [20JY], H6050 [27JY]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration (H. Res. 1495), H5313 [1JY]
———rates, H6050 [27JY]
Votes: position on missed, H849
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (H. Res. 1044), H445
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1593 [17MR], H5615 [14JY], H6800 [16SE]
Tributes
Atterholt, Kathleen, E2109
Fisher, Janice Ball, E1988
Franklin, Leland, E1
Hoffman-Miller, Lynette E., E1391
Jenkins, Phillip C., E1636
Langwell, Robert W., E1285
McQueary, Jeremy, E211
Nowakowski, Paula, H107
Pauley, Jaiciae, E392
Record, James F., E95
Sanchez, Marisa L., E549
Smith, Van P. and Margaret A., E1755
Vought, Russell T., E1465