ROE, DAVID P. (a Representative from Tennessee)
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 discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 1822), H2799 [21AP]
———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]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H603 [4FE]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using those funds (see H.R. 5679), H5547 [13JY]
———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 6403), H7615 [18NO]
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]
———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H6990 [23SE]
Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for unremarried surviving spouses and dependents of retired members or veterans who died of service-connected or compensible disability (see H.R. 4403), H141 [13JA]
———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), H3483 [13MY]
———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H141 [13JA]
———enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), H4506 [15JN]
———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H194 [19JA]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4975 (see H. Res. 1483), H5204 [29JN]
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H4424 [14JN]
ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1923), H5676 [15JY]
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), H4678 [22JN]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2460 [25MR]
Budget: limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H5547 [13JY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H4975 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H5204 [29JN]
Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. 1313), H3275 [6MY]
Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2506 [13AP]
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]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H3657 [19MY]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), H7454 [15NO]
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), H3014 [28AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H2697 [20AP]
Dept. of HHS: prohibit precluding of patients from entering into any contract with their health care providers (see H.R. 6170), H6879 [22SE]
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), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of Labor: carry out a grant program to provide reintegration services through programs and facilities that emphasize services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children (see H.R. 293), H555 [3FE]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4507 [15JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), H556 [3FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H1397 [12MR]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H6990 [23SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H6990 [23SE]
———make certain improvements to comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. 4810), H1323 [10MR]
District of Columbia: 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), H6406 (see H.R. 5162), H6458 [29JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H2505 [13AP]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H7396 [29SE]
Federal Agency Sunset Commission: establish (see H.R. 393), H7155 (see H.R. 393), H7212 [28SE]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 6087), H6626 [10AU]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), H7388 [29SE]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4425 [14JN]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6682 [14SE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———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]
———intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 877), H6880 [22SE]
———prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care provider upon participation in a health plan (see H.R. 6171), H6879 [22SE]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2460 [25MR]
———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), H2457 [25MR]
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]
———require House officers and employees to take annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. Res. 1772), H8598 [16DE]
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]
INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 4453), H473 [2FE]
Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1323 [10MR]
Iraq: congratulate people on resolve to vote in parliamentary elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), H2460 [25MR]
———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), H1221 [9MR]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3703 [20MY]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3871 [26MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8264 [8DE]
Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H1397 [12MR]
———remove limiting charges for non-participating physicians with beneficiary notice and preempt State laws that prohibit balance billing (see H.R. 1384), H1440 [15MR]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H194 [19JA]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H266 [20JA]
———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), H1170 [4MR]
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]
Monuments and memorials: require congressional approval and provide restrictions on the use of national monuments (see H.R. 4996), H2580 [14AP]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2506 [13AP]
National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1445), H5819 [20JY]
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), H3275 [6MY]
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), H2845 [22AP]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1441 [15MR]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3203 [5MY]
National Guard: provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time service (see H.R. 1879), H1518 [16MR]
National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H2580 [14AP]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7757 [30NO]
National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H6574 [30JY]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3125 [4MY]
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 games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: 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. 4910), H2460 [25MR] (see H.R. 4972), H2800 [21AP]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2460 [25MR]
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]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H5819 [20JY]
Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (see H. Res. 1337), H3273 [6MY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3080 [29AP]
Taxation: allow a credit for using energy derived from biomass to power domestic paper, pulp and paperboard manufacturing process facilities (see H.R. 4389), H2800 [21AP]
———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]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H6990 [23SE]
———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 3758), H2697 [20AP]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H6573 [30JY]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H4677 [22JN]
———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H2215 [22MR]
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), H4636 [17JN]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H6764 [15SE]
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), H4507 [15JN]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6882 [22SE]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H2877 [26AP]
University of Dayton: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1456), H5819 [20JY]
University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3703 [20MY]
University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 1491), H5303 [30JN]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2506 [13AP]
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), H5677 [15JY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5676 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Eagle Day: designate (see H. Res. 1409), H4022 (see H. Res. 1409), H4084 [27MY]
Children's Book Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H3273 [6MY]
National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1507), H5503 [1JY]
National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. 1580), H6405 (see H. Res. 1580), H6457 [29JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H2458 [25MR]
Remarks
AARP: support for national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures relative to tax treatment of executive compensation, H21 [12JA]
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H1346 [11MR]
———women's rights leaders positions on abortion, H1348 [11MR]
American Eagle Day: designate (H. Res. 1409), H4393 [14JN]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H256 [20JA]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1278 [10MR]
Boise State University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 1042), H2469 [13AP]
Budget: balance, H3796 [25MY]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1888 [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), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1225), H2421, H2422 [25MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3764 [25MY]
California State University: anniversary of system (H. Res. 1117), H1082, H1083 [3MR]
Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (H. Res. 1313), H7713 [30NO]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), H7803 [1DE]
Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: amend effective date of provisions relative to gift certificates, store gift cards, and other general use prepaid cards (H.R. 5502), H4394 [14JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1640), H6889 [23SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: display in each facility a Women Veterans Bill of Rights (H.R. 5953), H7737 [30NO]
Federal employees: reduce number of civil service positions within the executive branch (H.R. 5348), H6889 [23SE]
Ford, Nathan: Cocke County, TN, Education Foundation Celebrate Our Successes Award recipient, H4200
———Cocke County, TN, School System Celebrate Our Successes award recipient, E1051
Health: establish health savings accounts for all citizens, H1354 [11MR]
———health insurance premiums rates, H2991, H2995 [28AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H1005, H1007, H1008, H1009, H1010, H1011 [2MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1177 [9MR], H1349, H1350, H1351, H1352, H1353, H1354, H1355 [11MR], H1461 [16MR], H1696, H1697, H1698, H1700 [19MR], H1748 [20MR], H1888 [21MR], H2488, H2490, H2491, H2494 [13AP], H2991, H2992, H2995, H2996 [28AP], H3796, H3797, H3798 [25MY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H20, H21, H22 [12JA], H250, H251, H252, H253, H254, H255, H256, H257, H258, H261 [20JA], H318, H319, H320, H321, H322 [21JA]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), Senate amendments, H4837 [24JN]
———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, H314
———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H1353 [11MR]
Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 335), H8615
House of Representatives: consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1748 [20MR]
———impact of partisanship, H1351 [11MR]
———legislative process, H1351 [11MR]
Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce, H1352 [11MR]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (H. Res. 1735), H7723 [30NO]
Lock Haven University: anniversary (H. Res. 1198), H2470 [13AP]
Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University (H. Res. 1161), H3784, H3785 [25MY]
Medicaid: exemption of Nebraska from increased funding obligations, H320 [21JA]
———impact of increased funding obligations on States, H20 [12JA], H2995 [28AP]
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H4837 [24JN]
National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (H. Res. 1313), H7713 [30NO]
National Day of Prayer: observance, E528
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (H. Con. Res. 244), H1696 [19MR]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (H. Res. 1576), H7711 [30NO]
National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1638), H7707 [30NO]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (H. Res. 1611), H6646 [14SE]
National Library Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1222), H2465 [13AP]
National Veterans History Project Week: designate (H. Res. 1644), H7741 [30NO]
National Women's History Month: observance, H1346, H1347, H1348 [11MR]
National Work and Family Month: designate (H. Res. 1598), H7710 [30NO]
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H5732 [20JY]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (H. Res. 1206), H2471 [13AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, H2992, H2996 [28AP]
Point of order, H7707, H7709, H7710, H7712, H7713 [30NO]
Rehabilitation Act: provide a technical adjustment to funding for independent living centers (H.R. 5610), H5281 [30JN]
Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (H. Res. 1430), H7704 [30NO]
Rollins College: anniversary (H. Res. 1169), H3783 [25MY]
Senate: election of Scott Brown in Massachusetts special election, H256 [20JA]
Student Financial Aid Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1353), H3782 [25MY]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H314
Tennessee: State policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H1888 [21MR]
———tribute to United Way volunteer workers, E545
University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (H. Res. 1372), H3786 [25MY]
University of Idaho: tribute to football team (H. Res. 1041), H2467 [13AP]
University of Wisconsin: tribute to football team (H. Res. 1767), H8612 [17DE]
Veterans: tribute (H. Res. 1622), H7734 [30NO]
Votes: position on missed, H4365
Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric disorders (H. Res. 1746), H8103 [8DE]
Wooden, John R.: tribute (H. Res. 1427), H4274, H4276 [9JN]
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (H. Con. Res. 323), H7714, H7716 [30NO]
Tributes
Carpenter, John R. and Nancy Anderson, E1204
Gudger, Carolyn, H6733 [15SE]
Hatcher, George L., E1920
Johnson, Eliza McCardle, E1854
Loos, Dave, H355 [26JA]
Nidiffer, Earl, E1928