ROGERS, MIKE (a Representative from Alabama)
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), H6881 [22SE]
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), H756 [23FE]
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]
Armed Forces: eliminate requirement that certain former Reserve members be at least 60 years of age in order to be eligible to receive health care benefits (see H.R. 972), H5920 [21JY]
———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), H2505 [13AP]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H933 [25FE]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), H1657 [18MR]
———recognize dependent children of members serving on active duty or who have served on active duty through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5333), H3540 [18MY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H7156 (see H. Res. 1590), H7214 [28SE]
———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: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H5547 [13JY]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H3203 [5MY]
Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. 1313), H3484 [13MY]
Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (see H.R. 6506), H8264 [8DE]
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), H3703 [20MY]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H834 [24FE]
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]
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), H2877 [26AP]
Dept. of Defense: 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), H326 [21JA]
———review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), H4023 (see H.R. 5371), H4085 [27MY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1518 [16MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on the use of explosives detection technologies in air transportation (see H.R. 4442), H603 [4FE]
———provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see H.R. 5393), H3823 [25MY]
———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5590), H4871 [24JN]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 4542), H422 [27JA]
Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dissemination of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), H5921 [21JY]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4424 [14JN]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians (see H.R. 3355), H6406 (see H.R. 3355), H6457 [29JY]
———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]
Diseases: establish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national screening program and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or polyps (see H.R. 1189), H3483 [13MY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3703 [20MY]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 5453), H4213 [28MY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1221 [9MR] (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H40 [12JA]
Foreign trade: remove preferential trade treatment for certain textile articles (see H.R. 5940), H6574 [30JY]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H6043 [26JY]
Gulf of Mexico: increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945), H7397 [29SE]
Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H4330 [9JN]
———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), H4330 [9JN]
Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), H1397 [12MR]
Immigration: remove incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come into the U.S. and provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers (see H.R. 994), H2696 [20AP]
Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), H3484 [13MY]
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), H3871 [26MY]
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), H2697 [20AP]
Israel: commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———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), H2697 [20AP]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5675 [15JY]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicaid: require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H1169 [4MR]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H2877 [26AP]
———exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 5235), H3542 [18MY]
———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 3024), H5819 [20JY]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H2579 [14AP]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H4387 [10JN]
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]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3703 [20MY]
NASA: impose certain requirements on expenditure of funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), H4905 [28JN]
National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 292), H5547 [13JY]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2460 [25MR]
National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Res. 1313), H3484 [13MY]
National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H6764 [15SE]
National Day of Prayer: constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]
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), H6406 (see H.R. 3464), H6458 [29JY]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H5712 [19JY]
National security: prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prepare for attacks using such weapons (see H.R. 5057), H2640 [15AP]
———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), H6043 [26JY]
National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3442 [12MY]
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: repeal (see H.R. 4903), H2261 [23MR] (see H.R. 4972), H2458 [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), H2503 [13AP]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H7156 (see H. Res. 1501), H7213 [28SE]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H5984 [22JY]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
Real estate: enhance disclosure of private transfer fees in real estate transactions (see H.R. 6332), H7644 [29NO]
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]
SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), H5921 [21JY]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H934 [25FE]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6573 [30JY]
Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), H3124 [4MY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4023 (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4085 [27MY]
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 (see H. Res. 1346), H3703 [20MY]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H2579 [14AP]
Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H649 [22FE]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 5081), H2695 [20AP]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H146 [15JA]
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), H7644 [29NO]
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]
———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H1028 [2MR]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6164 [27JY]
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), H387 [26JA]
University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1007), H139 [13JA]
World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7615 [18NO]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5502 [1JY]
———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), H3745 [24MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6572 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a Chief Veterinary Officer (see H.R. 5105), H2798 [21AP]
Newton, Cameron: tribute (see H. Res. 1761), H8353 [14DE]
Poems
``Take Comfort,'' Albert C. Caswell, E820
Remarks
Air Force: assessment of contracting system used to award the KC-X military air refueling tanker contract, H973 [2MR]
Alexander City, AL: anniversary of Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, E98
Budget: deficit, H4601 [17JN]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1856 [21MR]
Camp Hill, AL: tribute to Edward Bell High School boys' basketball team, E305
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E166
Dept. of Homeland Security: allow certain Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service (H.R. 1517), Senate amendment, H6964 [23SE]
———authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), Senate amendments, H6695 [15SE]
———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (H.R. 3116), H6692, H6693 [15SE]
Economy: importance of job creation, H659 [23FE], H1224 [10MR], H2264 [24MR]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (H. Res. 1217), H7699 [30NO]
Graham, AL: anniversary of Gold Ridge Baptist Church, E1401
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H659 [23FE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1469 [16MR], H1856 [21MR], H2264 [24MR]
Israel: U.S. policy, H2805 [22AP]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (H. Res. 1724), H7700 [30NO]
Lincoln, AL: anniversary, E410
National Guard: anniversary (H. Res. 1740), H7697, H7698 [30NO]
National Preparedness Month: observance (H. Res. 1618), H6966 [23SE]
Newton, Cameron: tribute (H. Res. 1761), H8362, H8363 [15DE]
Notasulga, AL: tribute to Reeltown High School football team, E47
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H5733 [20JY]
Point of order, H7696, H7698, H7699, H7700 [30NO]
Robinson-Westbrooks family: anniversary of family reunion, E1360
Sylacauga, AL: anniversary of Marble City Baptist Church, E326
Talladega, AL: anniversary, E445
Talladega College: tribute to men's basketball team, E443
———tribute to women's basketball team, E437
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H5733 [20JY]
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 (H. Res. 1585), H7695, H7696 [30NO]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5733 [20JY]
Tributes
Bailey, Lakeshia M., E388
Battle, Zula, E386
Brooks, P.K., E349
Comfort, Kyle A., E810
Gilmer, Mary Coleman, E84
Gower, William, E819
Grinstead, Bud and Sherry, E1157
Hardy, Marvin C., E814
Keller, Sherry B., E1314
Kilgore, Tom and Patsy, E1382
Kochan, Frances K., E1163
Lord, Bob and Kay, E582
Missildine, Dakota, E133
Moore, Cecil, E105
Payton, Benjamin F., E694
Pereira, Susan Errett Cord, E543
Rhodes, Emma F. Pitts, E1881
Sims, Elizabeth Ware, E1702
Smith, Dorothy A. Newhouse, E2049
Smith, Harris and Josephine, E1900
Webb, Della O., E1905