RUPPERSBERGER, C.A. DUTCH (a Representative from Maryland)
Amendments
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3449 [13MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), H139 [13JA]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5618 [14JY]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H5986 [22JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———authorize reimbursement of mental health counselors under TRICARE (see H.R. 3839), H6284 [28JY]
———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H5920 [21JY]
———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6764 [15SE]
Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H7500 [16NO]
Aviation: require air carriers to refund baggage fees if such baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, and require air carriers and ticket agents to include the cost of checked baggage when quoting an airfare (see H.R. 5384), H3822 [25MY]
Budget: provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 5454), H4214 [28MY]
Bureau of the Census: provide for a 5-year term of office for the Director of the Census and provide for authority and duties of the Director and Deputy Director of the Census (see H.R. 4945), H3079 [29AP]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H139 [13JA]
Children and youth: establish and implement concussion management guidelines for school-aged children (see H.R. 1347), H40 [12JA]
Correctional institutions: permit targeted interference with mobile radio services within prison facilities (see H.R. 560), H5985 [22JY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3079 [29AP]
Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, promote, and facilitate the JFK 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon (see H. Res. 1728), H7614 [18NO]
Dept. of Education: establish a program for displaced aerospace professionals to become certified elementary, secondary, or vocational school teachers (see H.R. 5093), H3274 [6MY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H3079 [29AP]
Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), H7757 [30NO]
———reduce and prevent teen dating violence (see H.R. 789), H6804 [16SE]
Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dissemination of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), H6284 [28JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H387 [26JA]
Diseases: support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H5676 [15JY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (see H.R. 2054), H3274 [6MY]
Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (see H.R. 2979), H140 [13JA]
Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), H4424 [14JN]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H603 [4FE]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), H3701 [20MY]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2697 [20AP]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Medicare: improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), H6284 [28JY]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H4023 (see H.R. 4662), H4085 [27MY]
———provide a transition period for reductions in relative value units for certain newly bundled services to allow physicians time to adjust to new payment rates (see H.R. 6459), H8598 [16DE]
———waive part B premiums for certain military retirees (see H.R. 4593), H555 [3FE]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H6880 [22SE]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H6880 [22SE]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1701), H7395 [29SE]
National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), H3273 [6MY]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6804 [16SE]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H756 [23FE]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National security: establish the Executive Cyber Director and clarify authority relative to critical information infrastructure policy creation, verification, and enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), H7392 [29SE]
National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1323 [10MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3542 [18MY]
Railroads: make the Northeast Corridor eligible for high-speed rail corridor development grants (see H.R. 4838), H1396 [12MR]
San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), H4873 [24JN]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
SBA: increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H2319 [24MR]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H140 [13JA]
———recognize school resource officers and their role in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe (see H. Res. 1554), H6574 [30JY]
Senior citizens: improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 1021), H3311 [11MY]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6043 [26JY]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 678), H140 [13JA]
Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), H7391 [29SE]
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]
Taxation: allow a credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H5819 [20JY]
———allow a credit for equity investments in high technology and biotechnology small business concerns developing innovative technologies that stimulate private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), H5675 [15JY]
———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see H.R. 2106), H4387 [10JN]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H5985 [22JY]
———make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 891), H4247 [8JN]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H1028 [2MR]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H1104 [3MR]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H6573 [30JY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H3123 [4MY]
———treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2105), H4387 [10JN]
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]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H6164 [27JY]
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), H6991 [23SE]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
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), H3124 [4MY]
University of Maryland: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1184), H1518 [16MR]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: make grants for the prevention of animal cruelty to States that have prohibited the devocalization of cats and dogs for purposes of convenience (see H.R. 5422), H4021 (see H.R. 5422), H4082 [27MY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a program to develop a coordinated and comprehensive Federal coastal mapping effort (see H.R. 6215), H6989 [23SE]
Education: include geography in certain education reform proposals, provide funding for geography education, and enhance geography teacher training (see H. Res. 1341), H3273 [6MY]
Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1709), H7396 [29SE]
Secret Service: allow employees to transition to coverage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire Fighter Retirement and Disability System (see H.R. 6065), H6570 [30JY]
Transportation: provide certain rights to commuters who ride public transportation (see H.R. 6064), H6570 [30JY]
Remarks
Alexander, John: Maryland 2d Congressional District Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E802
Baltimore, MD: Eastern Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1699
Cianelli, Robert T.: Maryland 2d Congressional District Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E799
Collins, Diane: Maryland 2d Congressional District Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E798
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H498 [3FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), E935
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (H. Res. 1048), H682 [23FE]
Hatfield, Ramona: Military Spouse (publication) Military Spouse of the Year Award finalist, E771
Hopkins, David: Hartford County, MD, Agricultural Pioneer Award recipient, E415
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H855 [25FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), Senate amendment, H7303 [29SE]
NSF: establish the National Center of Excellence for Cybersecurity, H498 [3FE]
Rihel, Joseph: Maryland 2d Congressional District Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E809
Thompson, David: Hartford County, MD, Land Preservationist of the Year award recipient, E413
University of Maryland: tribute to Shock Trauma Center team for taking part in Haiti relief effort, H682 [23FE]
VFW: tribute to She Serves Initiative, E414
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H2495 [13AP]
Tributes
Banks, Kenneth, E694
DiCasagrande, E. Lorenzo, E1272
Martin, Joseph, Jr., E554
Porto, Jonathan D., E496
Rodriguez, Gustavo, E386
Schaeffer, Richard C., Jr., E656
Ward, Thomas, E346