ROSS, MIKE (a Representative from Arkansas)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6684 [14SE]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4051), H327 [21JA]
———eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), H2580 [14AP]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2505 [13AP]
———provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 613), H4597 [16JN]
———reimburse State or local governments for losses when employees who perform public safety or first responder duties are also deployed members of the Reserves (see H.R. 1138), H1169 [4MR]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [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), H5304 [30JN]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 78), H1027 [2MR]
———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———establish procedures for expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. 4921), H2318 [24MR]
———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), H6404 (see H.R. 5954), H6455 [29JY]
———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 5454), H5819 [20JY]
———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets (see H.R. 5008), H2503 [13AP]
———require Presidential and congressional budgets to disclose and display the net present value of future costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), H2579 [14AP]
Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1990), H140 [13JA]
Children and youth: update the national school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals to conform to current nutrition science (see H.R. 1324), H1104 [3MR]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H6684 [14SE]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): analyze each tax expenditure identified in annual tax expenditure report for equity, efficiency, and ease of administration (see H.R. 5291), H3440 [12MY]
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H755 [23FE]
Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H5677 [15JY]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H648 [22FE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H4023 (see H.R. 5092), H4085 [27MY]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H753 [23FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. 4710), H2505 [13AP]
———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H3311 [11MY]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize a price analysis adjustment for propane (see H.R. 3716), H5546 [13JY]
Dept. of Defense: establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 5106), H7156 (see H.R. 5106), H7213 [28SE]
Dept. of Energy: carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relative to nuclear reactors (see H.R. 5163), H3013 [28AP]
———carry out programs to develop and demonstrate two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. 5164), H3013 [28AP]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H6683 [14SE]
———ensure patient choice in pharmacies by regulating pharmacy benefit managers and improving access to prescription drugs for certain individuals (see H.R. 4199), H6881 [22SE]
———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (see H.R. 3974), H4247 [8JN]
———establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1179), H472 [2FE]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H472 [2FE]
———extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), H6881 [22SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1169 [4MR]
Dept. of Labor: establish a technical school training subsidy program (see H.R. 5594), H5677 [15JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount of assistance provided to disabled veterans for specially adapted housing and automobiles (see H.R. 1169), H1169 [4MR]
Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H41 [12JA]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H1359 [11MR]
———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H1324 [10MR]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
Endangered species: prohibit treatment of the gray wolf as an endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. 6028), H6881 [22SE]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1170 [4MR]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4396), H1169 [4MR] (see H.R. 4572), H2844 [22AP]
———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), H2579 [14AP]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H1359 [11MR]
Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (see H.R. 3070), H2877 [26AP]
———strengthen families' engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 5211), H4975 (see H.R. 5211), H5204 [29JN]
FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6764 [15SE]
Federal aid programs: create a means to review and abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (see H.R. 5568), H4676 [22JN]
———increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 5987), H6881 [22SE]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 6273), H7390 [29SE]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
———suspend flood insurance rate map updates in geographic areas in which certain levees are being repaired (see H.R. 3415), H2579 [14AP]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3781), H3274 [6MY]
———study effectiveness of firearms microstamping technology and evaluate its effectiveness as a law enforcement tool (see H.R. 5667), H5500 [1JY]
Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see H.R. 2565), H266 [20JA]
———mitigate the economic impact of transition to sustainable fisheries on fishing communities (see H.R. 6316), H7391 [29SE]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H3542 [18MY]
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (see H. Res. 528), H6406 (see H. Res. 528), H6458 [29JY]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayer's dollars (see H.R. 5363), H3702 [20MY]
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]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H387 [26JA]
Health: increase awareness of craniofacial anomalies (see H. Res. 1418), H4215 [28MY]
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]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H603 [4FE]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H2937 [27AP]
Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), H3542 [18MY]
———require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1691), H3079 [29AP]
———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1339), H3311 [11MY]
Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote recreational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), H2799 [21AP]
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), H7548 [17NO]
M.R. `Bucky' Walters Post Office, Hartman, AR: designate (see H.R. 6014), H6568 [30JY]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H7499 [16NO]
———exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 5235), H3745 [24MY]
———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 1708), H1221 [9MR]
———protect access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 5803), H7757 [30NO]
———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 1458), H1397 [12MR]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H4905 [28JN]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H1358 [11MR]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1324 [10MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Day of Prayer: constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H3125 [4MY]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H6882 [22SE]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H648 [22FE]
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), H6574 [30JY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2641 [15AP]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7156 (see H. Res. 1600), H7214 [28SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6805 [16SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Teach Ag Day: support goals and purposes (see H. Res. 886), H972 [26FE]
National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships (see H.R. 4973), H3658 [19MY]
NATO: tribute to NATO School (see H. Res. 527), H6406 (see H. Res. 527), H6458 [29JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3311 [11MY]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H6284 [28JY]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3124 [4MY]
Public lands: protect use of traditional hunting and fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on hunting and fishing implements and equipment (see H.R. 5672), H5501 [1JY]
———require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (see H.R. 5673), H5501 [1JY]
Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H2580 [14AP]
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), H5547 [13JY]
SBA: increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H3014 [28AP]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6684 [14SE]
Social Security: provide for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as disability (see H.R. 4054), H1169 [4MR]
States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 4918), H2800 [21AP]
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), H2877 [26AP]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3484 [13MY]
Taxation: allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve for the value of service not performed during active military duty (see H.R. 810), H2319 [24MR]
———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H6804 [16SE]
———exclude from gross income amounts received for services by a student at a work-college (see H.R. 5244), H5677 [15JY]
———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see H.R. 5475), H5677 [15JY]
———increase child care credit and credit for establishing workplace child care and provide incentives for students to earn child care-related degrees and to work in child care facilities (see H.R. 460), H1440 [15MR]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H648 [22FE]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H4215 [28MY]
———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), H4635 [17JN]
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), H7454 [15NO]
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), H4678 [22JN]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H4873 [24JN]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
———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), H2799 [21AP]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H2459 [25MR]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
EPA: facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel standard (see H.R. 5778), H5817 [20JY]
Medicare: provide coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 5447), H4022 (see H.R. 5447), H4083 [27MY]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6572 [30JY]
Remarks
Arkansas: express condolences and support for people affected by flash floods, H4397 [14JN]
Hot Springs National Park: anniversary, E595
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: tribute to men's basketball team, E412
Votes: position on missed, E32
Tributes
Anthony, Carol C., E1391
Brown, Adam L., E458
Burris, Rupert H., E1453
Culver, Ronald W., Jr., E1006
Curlin, David, E1053
Grigg, Don, E951
Jordan, James T., E29
Wise, Jeremy, E25