POSEY, BILL (a Representative from Florida)

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), H3658 [19MY]

———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H5985 [22JY]

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]

AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), H7397 [29SE]

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

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3441 [12MY]

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]

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

Armed Forces: award Atomic Veterans Service Medal to members exposed to ionizing radiation from the testing of nuclear weapons or under other circumstances (see H.R. 2553), H387 [26JA]

———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to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3871 [26MY]

Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5504 [1JY]

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H4424 [14JN]

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), H5504 [1JY]

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6764 [15SE]

Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the decennial census and American Community Survey to include a statement regarding certain response requirements (see H.R. 5046), H2640 [15AP]

Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H139 [13JA]

Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. 1313), H3484 [13MY]

Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), H7398 [29SE]

Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of premiums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and terminate program in the event of actuarial unsoundness (see H.R. 5853), H6284 [28JY]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1103), H6406 (see H.R. 1103), H6457 [29JY]

———simplify and expedite access to Federal courts for property owners once State remedies for just compensation have been exhausted (see H.R. 5624), H4973 (see H.R. 5624), H5202 [29JN]

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), H3274 [6MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]

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), H193 [19JA]

———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (see H.R. 4588), H1104 [3MR]

Dept. of Education: establish a program for displaced aerospace professionals to become certified elementary, secondary, or vocational school teachers (see H.R. 5093), H3274 [6MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H6406 (see H.R. 745), H6457 [29JY]

———prohibit precluding of patients from entering into any contract with their health care providers (see H.R. 6170), H6879 [22SE]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H6990 [23SE]

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: reform the Minerals Management Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), H5504 [1JY]

———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), H3871 [26MY]

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

Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H1324 [10MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541), H6881 [22SE]

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]

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

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), H1359 [11MR]

———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]

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

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H1221 [9MR]

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), H5504 [1JY]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 1584), H755 [23FE]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4425 [14JN]

Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), H4676 [22JN]

Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H3275 [6MY]

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: apply Freedom of Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during any period that such entities are in conservatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), H4636 [17JN]

———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]

GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H647 [22FE]

Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African-American church in Greene County, GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 312), H7213 [28SE]

Gulf of Mexico: recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), H6763 [15SE]

Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), H3078 [29AP]

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

Health: prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care provider upon participation in a health plan (see H.R. 6171), H6879 [22SE]

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

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2642 [15AP]

———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4995), H2800 [21AP] (see H.R. 4999), H2503 [13AP]

———require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), H2642 [15AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]

House Rules: 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]

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]

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]

Iran: call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following disputed Presidential election (see H. Res. 992), H2319 [24MR]

Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H388 [26JA]

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

———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H2800 [21AP]

Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 5655), H5303 [30JN]

Klein, Herbert: tribute (see H. Res. 637), H5304 [30JN]

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

Manufactured and Modular Housing Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 584), H3442 [12MY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H2319 [24MR]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 4796), H4975 (see H.R. 4796), H5204 [29JN]

———distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2251), H1440 [15MR]

———exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 5235), H3442 [12MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 14), H756 [23FE]

Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), H6405 (see H. Res. 1571), H6457 [29JY]

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]

Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]

NASA: impose certain requirements on expenditure of funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), H4905 [28JN]

———reauthorize manned space flight activities (see H.R. 4804), H1322 [10MR]

National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 292), H5547 [13JY]

National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1445), H5547 [13JY]

National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Res. 1313), H3484 [13MY]

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), H3203 [5MY]

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

National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6805 [16SE]

National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H7500 [16NO]

National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H5503 [1JY]

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

National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), H3744 [24MY]

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

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6574 [30JY]

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

National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H6574 [30JY]

National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]

New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE]

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

Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), H8520 [15DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]

———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), H2457 [25MR]

———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H4387 [10JN]

———permit States to elect not to establish an American Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), H4507 [15JN]

———repeal (see H.R. 4910), H2642 [15AP] (see H.R. 4972), H2800 [21AP]

———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]

Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3823 [25MY]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H4507 [15JN]

Reagan, Ronald: redesign fifty dollar bill to include likeness (see H.R. 4705), H932 [25FE]

Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]

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

Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), H3484 [13MY]

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), H2845 [22AP]

Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage Licensing Act: exempt manufactured and modular housing retailers from requirements (see H.R. 5369), H3744 [24MY]

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

Social Security: prevent fraudulent use of account numbers by allowing the sharing of Social Security data among U.S. agencies for identity theft prevention and immigration enforcement purposes (see H.R. 2472), H2460 [25MR]

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

Taxation: accelerate phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities (see H.R. 4189), H1169 [4MR]

———allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (see H.R. 4132), H1397 [12MR]

———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]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 87), H3870 [26MY]

———exclude from gross income remediation payments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), H932 [25FE]

———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]

———increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 532), H5503 [1JY]

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

———modify timing rules for determining gross income relative to certain construction contracts (see H.R. 6097), H6881 [22SE]

———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), H7855 [1DE]

———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H6627 [10AU]

———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H1744 [19MR]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H5819 [20JY]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H3441 [12MY]

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

Terrorism: 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]

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]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]

U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6164 [27JY]

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

World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H2800 [21AP]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H4330 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: establish discretionary and mandatory deficit reduction accounts (see H.R. 6186), H6879 [22SE]

Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs (House): establish (see H. Res. 1649), H6880 [22SE]

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), H3310 [11MY]

Federal-State relations: require State governments to submit fiscal accounting reports as a condition to the receipt of Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 5514), H4386 [10JN]

Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (see H.R. 5446), H4022 (see H.R. 5446), H4083 [27MY]

Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), H2458 [25MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members (see H.R. 6526), H8520 [15DE]

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

Taxation: repeal taxes on income and improve income security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), H5546 [13JY]

Remarks

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H4438 [15JN]

Armed Forces: tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (H. Res. 925), H1779 [20MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, H543, H544, H545 [3FE]

———deficit, H545 [3FE], H737 [23FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1899 [21MR]

Economy: importance of job creation, H661 [23FE]

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1343), E805 [11MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), H2600 [15AP]

Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (H.R. 5446), H8310 [14DE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1453 [16MR], H1779 [20MR], H1899 [21MR]

House of Representatives: compile CBO cost estimates included in committee reports on approved legislation and post such estimates on the Internet site of the Office of the Clerk (H. Res. 1178), H4288 [9JN]

———consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1453 [16MR]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 3729), H7359 [29SE]

———manned space flight funding, H543, H544, H545 [3FE]

Slater, Robert K.: tribute (H. Res. 792), H3511 [18MY]

Votes: position on missed, E1091 [14JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H751 [23FE], H1742 [19MR], H2455 [25MR], H2638 [15AP], H2692 [20AP], H2875 [26AP], H3121 [4MY]

Tributes

Barton, David, E907 [20MY]

Pavlicin, George A., E2019 [1DE]