ROYCE, EDWARD R. (a Representative from California)
Addresses
Nowruz—A New Day for Humanity: Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak, E424
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, H2818 [22AP]
———H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H4300 [9JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H7156 (see H.R. 5939), H7213 [28SE]
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]
Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4873 [24JN]
———recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985 [22JY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 2842), H194 [19JA]
Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 4733), H4506 [15JN]
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), H7398 [29SE]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), H7499 [16NO]
Bangladesh: support return to democracy (see H. Res. 1215), H2318 [24MR]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2460 [25MR]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Colombia: recognize as an ally in the fight against extremism and drug trafficking and the benefits of passing a U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (see H. Res. 937), H3745 [24MY]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (see H.R. 1304), H602 [4FE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), H1596 [17MR]
Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6991 [23SE]
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: submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H424 [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), H3202 [5MY]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8353 [14DE]
EPA: facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel standard (see H.R. 5778), H6164 [27JY]
Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extremism efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), H1026 [2MR]
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), H6573 [30JY]
Federal Housing Finance Agency: submit quarterly reports to Congress during the conservatorship of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4581), H756 [23FE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H2504 [13AP]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H2504 [13AP]
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), H4596 [16JN]
———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3659 [19MY]
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), H6683 [14SE]
Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human rights violations, and impose further sanctions against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), H933 [25FE]
———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), H7391 [29SE]
———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4649), H753 [23FE]
———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), H1817 [20MR]
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), H7855 [1DE]
———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), H141 [13JA]
———establish a U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region (see H. Res. 873), H3442 [12MY]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 5350), H3701 [20MY]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H649 [22FE]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4507 [15JN]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 1228), H6880 [22SE]
Law enforcement: grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response (see H.R. 2064), H602 [4FE]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H2504 [13AP]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H2319 [24MR]
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 Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1219), H4598 [16JN]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1104), H833 [24FE]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H2504 [13AP]
National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 1176), H6406 (see H.R. 1176), H6457 [29JY]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), H3824 [25MY] (see H.R. 6253), H7389 [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 273), H3542 [18MY]
———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H3080 [29AP]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7855 [1DE]
Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 267), H603 [4FE]
OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), H3824 [25MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 4972), H4975 (see H.R. 4972), H5204 [29JN]
Public safety officers: provide immunity from civil liability to first responders engaged in lawful efforts to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1343), H555 [3FE]
Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H1441 [15MR]
Russia: disapprove proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 92), H4638 [21JN]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 1557), H266 [20JA]
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]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5618 [14JY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H5547 [13JY]
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), H5819 [20JY]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 3595), H2460 [25MR]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5095), H2798 [21AP]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5819 [20JY]
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]
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]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
University of Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 1480), H5504 [1JY]
Veterans: increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses (see H.R. 2243), H2877 [26AP]
Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such violations (see H. Res. 1572), H6574 [30JY]
———impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), H7614 [18NO]
———use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit certain detained democracy activists, and request release of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), H6164 [27JY]
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]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1708), H7396 [29SE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H2458 [25MR]
Korean War: anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), H2641 [15AP]
Philippines: condemn violence against members of the media, express condolences to families of victims of such violence, and call for investigation of murders of media members (see H. Res. 1548), H5920 [21JY]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H1656 [18MR]
U.S. Trade and Development Agency: terminate authorities (see H.R. 5547), H4597 [16JN]
Remarks
Budget: deficit, H3757 [25MY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3757 [25MY]
Chapman University: tribute to Holocaust education programs, E388
Courts: 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), H8219 [8DE]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1369
———support reunification agreement, E1369
Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (H. Res. 20), H8476, H8479 [15DE]
Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter derivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1490), H5228 [30JN]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H2927 [27AP]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), conference report, H5217, H5218, H5249 [30JN]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1467 [16MR]
House of Representatives: consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1467 [16MR]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1487), H5217, H5218 [30JN]
———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1487), H5217, H5218 [30JN]
Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H2928 [27AP], H5217 [30JN]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8219 [8DE]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4845 [24JN]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), motion to instruct conferees, H2809 [22AP]
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H2809 [22AP], H4845 [24JN]
Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (H. Res. 1382), H3713, H3714 [24MY]
Korean Americans: tribute (H. Res. 1036), H1202
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (H.J. Res. 86), H4563
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (H. Res. 1104), H2666 [20AP]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (H. Res. 960), H441, H442 [2FE]
Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year (H. Res. 267), E421
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (S. 3104), H5276 [30JN]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (H. Res. 1412), H5274 [30JN]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (H. Con. Res. 266), H6085
———continue to make defense articles and services available in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability, E1598
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 (S. 1067), H3413 [12MY]
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 (H. Res. 1044), H445 [2FE]
Tributes
Griffiths, Lady B., E552