ROHRABACHER, DANA (a Representative from California)
Addresses
FDIC Payment Security Conference: Tom Patterson, MagTek, Inc., E64
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H7397 [29SE]
Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4873 [24JN]
al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 1596), H6572 [30JY]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
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]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Armed Forces: tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4873 [24JN]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 1941), H5712 [19JY]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7213 [28SE]
Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see H. Res. 1677), H7454 [15NO]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H5504 [1JY]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Cambodia: prohibit reduction or forgiveness of debt to U.S. and duty-free treatment of textile and apparel imports (see H.R. 5349), H3701 [20MY]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4975 (see H. Res. 1462), H5204 [29JN]
Courts: 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]
Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the Market Access Program (see H.R. 4683), H1397 [12MR]
Dept. of Defense: 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), H756 [23FE]
Dept. of Justice: prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dissemination of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), H5546 [13JY]
Dept. of the Interior: 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), H3657 [19MY]
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), H422 [27JA]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H5304 [30JN]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8353 [14DE]
Disabled: protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 1255), H3123 [4MY]
Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7644 [29NO]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H4023 (see H.R. 4197), H4085 [27MY]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 3463), H5921 [21JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
FCC: authorize access by owners and operators of certain wireless microphones to a geolocation database maintained to prohibit operation of unlicensed television band devices on protected frequencies (see H.R. 4353), H4678 [22JN]
FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), H3658 [19MY]
Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 5037), H2639 [15AP]
FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 4580), H834 [24FE]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H1028 [2MR]
Foreign aid: temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state of the European Union (see H.R. 5299), H3542 [18MY]
Foreign policy: recognize that U.N. resolutions on ``defamation of religions'' are incompatible with fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express religious beliefs (see H. Res. 763), H424 [27JA]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2520), H327 [21JA]
———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2261 [23MR]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6684 [14SE]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3441 [12MY]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), H3701 [20MY]
House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H267 [20JA]
Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Immigration: provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real property used or intended to be used for alien smuggling (see H.R. 5769), H5986 [22JY]
———reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs (see H.R. 5397), H3823 [25MY]
———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), H424 [27JA]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H601 [4FE]
Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human rights violations, and impose further sanctions against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), H933 [25FE]
———condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H4386 [10JN]
———prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H3079 [29AP]
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), H8089 [7DE]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2937 [27AP]
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 (see H. Res. 1724), H7615 [18NO]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 5350), H3701 [20MY]
———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H6284 [28JY]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H6043 [26JY]
Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize contributions of James Martin Center to combat nuclear weapons proliferation by training nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information (see H. Res. 1358), H3483 [13MY]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in California except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), H932 [25FE]
———require congressional approval and provide restrictions on the use of national monuments (see H.R. 4996), H2503 [13AP]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1219), H4507 [15JN]
National Day of Prayer: constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H3015 [28AP]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1097), H755 [23FE]
National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), H3701 [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), H7389 [29SE]
———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H3014 [28AP]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7499 [16NO]
Pakistan: ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (see H. Res. 764), H2937 [27AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H2460 [25MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3703 [20MY]
———repeal (see H.R. 4972), H4215 [28MY]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H2580 [14AP]
President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), H3440 [12MY]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H2319 [24MR]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Russia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 91), H4638 [21JN]
Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H4780 [23JN]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6573 [30JY]
Sudan: recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see H. Res. 1019), H556 [3FE]
Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H2937 [27AP]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5615), H5304 [30JN]
Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H649 [22FE]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H1396 [12MR]
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), H4215 [28MY]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H4873 [24JN]
Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5450), H4022 (see H.R. 5450), H4084 [27MY]
Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: designate (see H.R. 6237), H7154 (see H.R. 6237), H7211 [28SE]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H423 [27JA]
———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]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Afghanistan: undermine the Taliban and their allies through recognition of ethnic diversity and support of a decentralized Federal political system that shifts more power to regions and localities (see H. Res. 1769), H8520 [15DE]
Armed Forces: design, produce, and present a Gold Medal of Remembrance to the children of members who die while serving on active duty in support of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6443), H7614 [18NO]
Honduras: support democracy and restoration of normal relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), H1656 [18MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide for appropriate procedures for verification of citizenship status (see H.R. 6444), H7614 [18NO]
U.S. Commission on Planetary Defense: establish (see H.R. 5587), H4779 [23JN]
Lists
Political and religious prisoners in Vietnam, E1734
Remarks
Afghanistan: funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5394 [1JY]
Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H1157 [4MR]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), Senate amendments, H5394 [1JY]
Armed Forces: making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5394 [1JY]
Burma: democracy efforts, H2676 [20AP]
China: equalize trade practices and tariff rates with the U.S., H1157 [4MR], H7594-H7600 [18NO]
———U.S. policy, H1158 [4MR], H7594-H7600 [18NO]
Climate: global warming, H1157 [4MR]
Costa Mesa, CA: declaration as rule of law city relative to immigration law enforcement, H3666 [20MY]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8231, H8246 [8DE]
———clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1756), H8218 [8DE]
Credit cards: increase penalties for certain fraud offenses committed to facilitate gangs, crime syndicates, and terrorism, E64
Dept. of Energy: carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, make nuclear energy systems more competitive, and increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power (H.R. 5866), H7733 [30NO]
Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom, E1733
Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H1155, H1159 [4MR]
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3360 [12MY]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), H7264 [29SE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1468 [16MR]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: tribute (H. Res. 1362), E878
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8218, H8231, H8246 [8DE]
Iraq: establish a U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region (H. Res. 873), H3616 [19MY], E900
Israel: support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations, H3303 [11MY]
———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4305 [9JN]
———support right to construct additional housing in Jerusalem, H3303 [11MY]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (H.R. 4360), H2267 [24MR]
NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 3729), H7356 [29SE]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1219), H5684
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (H.R. 5481), H4726 [23JN]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (H. Res. 1717), H8053 [7DE]
Patents: reform (S. 515), H1159 [4MR]
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H1157 [4MR]
Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. Res. 1305), H3025 [29AP]
Votes: position on missed, H3596
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2638 [15AP], H2692 [20AP], H3308 [11MY], H4327 [9JN], H8261 [8DE]
Tributes
Marsden, Brian, E2013
Matsuda, Iwao, E739