PITTS, JOSEPH R. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Appointments

John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]

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]

al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nationality (see H. Res. 1288), H2843 [22AP]

Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]

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]

———make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, 5541), H5304 [30JN]

———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H6990 [23SE]

Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands from location and entry under the Mining Law (see H.R. 5665), H5500 [1JY]

Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]

———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), H3483 [13MY]

———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 283), H4022 (see H. Con. Res. 283), H4084 [27MY]

Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H7156 (see H. Res. 1590), H7214 [28SE]

Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H6881 [22SE]

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6574 [30JY]

Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6881 [22SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), H1170 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 73), H423 [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 75), H555 [3FE]

———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H3540 [18MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H4780 [23JN]

Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya people as full and equal citizens and lift all restrictions on them, and end religious and ethnic persecution throughout the country (see H. Res. 1710), H7396 [29SE]

———condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see H. Res. 1677), H7395 [29SE]

———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release of all political prisoners and international sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. 1768), H8520 [15DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H3310 [11MY]

Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office, Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), H422 [27JA]

Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. 1313), H3703 [20MY]

China: call for release of Chen Guangcheng and his relatives from house arrest and cease persecuting and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and supporters (see H. Res. 1650), H6880 [22SE]

———condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations by carrying out executions after marred trials and arbitrary detentions targeting Uyghurs and certain other individuals (see H. Res. 953), H4387 [10JN]

Clothing industry: provide preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines (see H.R. 3039), H2844 [22AP]

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), H2845 [22AP]

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]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), H5304 [30JN]

Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities (see H.R. 6153), H6803 [16SE]

Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), H6627 [10AU]

Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program (see H.R. 4586), H554 [3FE]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3124 [4MY]

———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H5304 [30JN]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 2900), H5920 [21JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H4678 [22JN]

Dept. of Defense: 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 HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), H5502 [1JY]

———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H2642 [15AP]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H2579 [14AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian parole policy to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), H1519 [16MR]

Dept. of Justice: 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 the Interior: lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5525), H4597 [16JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), H556 [3FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H3484 [13MY]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 1230), H5819 [20JY]

———identify causes and cure, expand data collection, and study access to and quality of care for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see H.R. 930), H2504 [13AP]

———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), H1519 [16MR]

———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H1397 [12MR]

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]

———provide low-income parents with expanded opportunities for enrolling their children in high quality schools (see H.R. 2556), H423 [27JA]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H5712 [19JY]

Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 5453), H4213 [28MY]

Education: tribute to special education teachers (see H. Con. Res. 284), H4598 [16JN]

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: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]

———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6511), H8286 [9DE]

———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 6284), H7390 [29SE]

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), H7156 (see H. Res. 1343), H7213 [28SE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H7615 [18NO]

Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1389), H3823 [25MY]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 221), H8941 [21DE]

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]

———prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 3924), H2844 [22AP]

FDA: help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (see H.R. 4520), H6881 [22SE]

Federal employees: make persons having seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment (see H.R. 4735), H1102 [3MR]

———reduce number of civil service positions within the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), H3701 [20MY]

Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to governmental powers reserved to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), H141 [13JA]

———recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States' rights (see H. Res. 1587), H6571 [30JY]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H146 [15JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 4636), H3202 [5MY]

Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 5319), H3703 [20MY]

Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H3124 [4MY]

George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: designate (see H.R. 5605), H5677 [15JY]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6805 [16SE]

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), H6881 [22SE]

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), H754 [23FE]

Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]

Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]

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), H1595 [17MR]

———ensure health care consumer and provider access to certain benefits plan information and provide transparency in hospital price and quality information under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), H2844 [22AP]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), H5501 [1JY]

———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H41 [12JA]

———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2319 [24MR]

———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4995), H4638 [21JN] (see H.R. 4999), H2503 [13AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6284 [28JY]

Health care professionals: provide relief for the shortage of nurses (see H.R. 2536), H2642 [15AP]

Help America Vote Act: require States to certify that aliens are prohibited from voting in elections for State or local office as a condition of receiving funds under such Act (see H.R. 6492), H8030 [2DE]

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]

———require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H41 [12JA]

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]

———require citation of specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution be included in legislation as a basis for enacting such proposed laws (see H. Res. 1754), H8089 [7DE]

———require House officers and employees to take annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. Res. 1772), H8598 [16DE]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see H.R. 3749), H6043 [26JY]

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), H603 [4FE]

Intelligence services: require the intelligence community to provide the Dept. of Defense information that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), H1168 [4MR]

Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7614 [18NO]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]

———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]

———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 1191), H1656 [18MR]

———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H2643 [15AP]

James M. ``Jimmy'' Stewart Post Office Building, Indiana, PA: designate (see H.R. 5606), H5677 [15JY]

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]

Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]

Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H4678 [22JN]

———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grant programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1844), H5819 [20JY]

———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), H4871 [24JN]

———modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2049), H4597 [16JN]

———provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 1077), H7615 [18NO]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H6990 [23SE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H387 [26JA]

Middle East: 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]

Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive production industries, processing, refining, purification, metals production and alloying, and magnet production relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. 4866), H5503 [1JY]

Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6882 [22SE]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H834 [24FE]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H2580 [14AP]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2800 [21AP]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1410), H4022 (see H. Res. 1410), H4084 [27MY]

National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Res. 1313), H3703 [20MY]

National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H3080 [29AP]

———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]

National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1104 [3MR]

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3203 [5MY]

National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H5921 [21JY]

National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]

National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H5677 [15JY]

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 Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6764 [15SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6284 [28JY]

National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H. Con. Res. 273), H3442 [12MY]

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]

New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1080), H756 [23FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7499 [16NO]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H1028 [2MR]

Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H2845 [22AP]

Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]

Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), H7453 [15NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6284 [28JY]

———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903), H2505 [13AP] (see H.R. 4919), H2642 [15AP] (see H.R. 4972), H2505 [13AP]

———repeal certain limitations on tax health care benefits (see H.R. 5923), H6574 [30JY]

———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H4023 (see H.R. 4985), H4085 [27MY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4216 [28MY]

Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H2642 [15AP]

Real estate: require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), H4779 [23JN]

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), H2799 [21AP]

SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change interpretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), H2318 [24MR]

Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]

Small business: prevent the imposition of new burdensome or unfair tax collecting requirements on small online businesses (see H. Res. 1570), H6405 (see H. Res. 1570), H6457 [29JY]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3080 [29AP]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 678), H2844 [22AP]

South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4636 [17JN]

Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5618 [14JY]

SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H1397 [12MR]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see H.R. 6083), H6626 [10AU]

Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), H7391 [29SE]

Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6764 [15SE]

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), H3124 [4MY]

———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 3486), H603 [4FE]

———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), H3203 [5MY]

———make permanent the reduced individual income tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), H7392 [29SE]

———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), H8030 [2DE]

———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]

———provide for depreciation of certain roof systems (see H.R. 5396), H3871 [26MY]

———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5095), H2798 [21AP]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H5819 [20JY]

———treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1718), H2696 [20AP]

———waive penalty on early distributions from individual retirement plans for small business investments (see H.R. 5318), H3486 [14MY]

Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H4597 [16JN]

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H6284 [28JY]

Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. 1585), H7549 [17NO]

U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5921 [21JY]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 5647), H5504 [1JY]

Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 872), H6881 [22SE]

Villanova University: tribute to football team and women's cross country team (see H. Res. 1035), H327 [21JA]

World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]

World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H6882 [22SE]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H3014 [28AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afghanistan: 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]

Agriculture: repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see H.R. 6375), H7393 [29SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a program through which each State may provide a bust to be displayed in one of the House Office Buildings (see H.R. 4670), H754 [23FE]

Dept. of Education: increase percentage of Federal education tax dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 4611), H602 [4FE]

Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), H5675 [15JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]

Taxation: establish tax-free COBRA premium payment accounts (see H.R. 6001), H6568 [30JY]

White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 5813), H5983 [22JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2218 [23MR]

Remarks

Afghanistan: condemn Taliban attack on International Assistance Mission (organization) humanitarian workers, H6583 [10AU], E1564 [10AU]

———tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (H. Res. 1661), H7056 [28SE]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H4600 [17JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding, H657 [23FE]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations, H8523 [16DE]

Berwick, Donald M.: nomination to be Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator, H3129 [5MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H477 [3FE]

———constitutional amendment to control spending (H.J. Res. 79), H3753 [25MY]

———deficit, H4334 [10JN], H4510 [16JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1860 [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), motion to recommit, H2167 [21MR]

Burma: human rights violations, H3874 [27MY]

Business and industry: require 120-day waiting period for startup companies to receive investor funds, H3017 [29AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reform visa application process, H392 [27JA]

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), H6812 [22SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), Senate amendments, H8885 [21DE]

———study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (S. 841), H8412 [15DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), Senate amendment, H8523 [16DE]

Economy: impact of tax cuts, H3444 [13MY]

———importance of job creation, H5821 [21JY]

Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (H. Res. 1389), H4455 [15JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food, H8885 [21DE]

Financial institutions: improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), H2701 [21AP]

Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, H5728 [20JY]

Gambling: prohibit Internet gambling, H2510 [14AP]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H1034 [3MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1458 [16MR], H1524 [17MR], H1860 [21MR], H2218 [23MR], H2322 [25MR], H4912 [29JN]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, H1860, H2167 [21MR]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to John P. Murtha, H624 [22FE]

Israel: support right to construct additional housing in Jerusalem, H2888 [27AP]

Kyrgyzstan: resolve political unrest between ethnic groups and support democracy efforts, H4443 [15JN], H5306 [1JY]

Motor vehicles: recognize contributions of dealerships and provide closed dealerships an opportunity to obtain a franchise when manufacturers seek partners to open future dealerships (H. Res. 713), H3602 [19MY]

Murtha, John P.: tribute (H. Res. 1084), H624 [22FE]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1033), H2921 [27AP]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 996), H3600 [19MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace, H8038 [7DE]

———recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (H. Res. 1717), H8054, H8055 [7DE]

Nyi Nyi Aung: call for release by Burmese Government, H46 [13JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H6766 [16SE]

Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (S. 3397), H7317 [29SE]

Power resources: national energy policy, H4600 [17JN]

Public demonstrations: condemn disparaging behavior and actions by protesters toward certain Members of Congress, H2322 [25MR]

Small business: establish exemptions to information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations, H6812 [22SE]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations, H6812 [22SE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H308 [21JA]

Taxation: 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, H3315 [12MY], H7457 [16NO]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H3828 [26MY]

———rates, H2583 [15AP], H4681 [23JN]

Telecommunications: require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (H.R. 3125), H2527 [14AP]

Virginia: U.S. district court ruling on constitutionality of federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, H8358 [15DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H831 [24FE]

Tributes

Coho, Ralph (Buzz), E143 [3FE]

Critz, Representative, H3669 [20MY]

True, Katie, E716 [29AP]