SARBANES, JOHN P. (a Representative from Maryland)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4035 [27MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H3703 [20MY]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7500 [16NO]
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 879), H388 [26JA]
American Pharmacy Educator Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H41 [12JA]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H6284 [28JY]
Armed Forces: extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2697 [20AP]
———improve and enhance mental health benefits, counseling, and other benefits available to members and survivors (see H.R. 2699), H327 [21JA]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6684 [14SE]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), H4214 [28MY]
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), H3312 [11MY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2877 [26AP] (see H.R. 5566), H5712 [19JY]
Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, promote, and facilitate the JFK 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon (see H. Res. 1728), H7614 [18NO]
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), H6803 [16SE]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H5819 [20JY]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H2845 [22AP]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national or regional instructional programs for low-income youth under the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 4480), H7397 [29SE]
———improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3212), H3542 [18MY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2844 [22AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), H2642 [15AP]
Disabled: protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1255), H1519 [16MR]
Diseases: recognize affects of colon cancer on women, and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see H. Res. 1053), H1596 [17MR]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide for school improvement and professional development for teachers, principals, instructional staff, and other school leaders (see H.R. 5218), H4330 [9JN]
Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 4812), H2460 [25MR]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external power supplies for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from energy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), H4425 [14JN]
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H931 [25FE]
FDIC: fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (see H.R. 6398), H7757 [30NO]
Federal aid programs: 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), H7397 [29SE]
Federal employees: establish and fund certain training programs for supervisors of Federal employees (see H.R. 5522), H5819 [20JY]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H1518 [16MR]
———extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants (see H.R. 5200), H3274 [6MY]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H933 [25FE]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H2696 [20AP]
Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 4678), H832 [24FE]
Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H5712 [19JY]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2697 [20AP]
Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), H5675 [15JY]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7395 [29SE]
———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
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]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H603 [4FE]
Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure (see H.R. 5820), H5983 [22JY]
Health: provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 4926), H2318 [24MR]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6804 [16SE]
———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H1657 [18MR]
Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1024), H3202 [5MY]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H3275 [6MY]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1472), H4872 [24JN]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H2506 [13AP]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), H1743 [19MR]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1441 [15MR]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3275 [6MY]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H2460 [25MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan any payment received for accumulated and accrued annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), H2216 [22MR]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3312 [11MY]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H2579 [14AP]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2845 [22AP]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H934 [25FE]
Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: designate (see H.R. 5773), H6574 [30JY]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H3014 [28AP]
Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), H2695 [20AP]
Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see H.R. 4597), H934 [25FE]
State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see H.R. 5302), H3482 [13MY]
Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), H7391 [29SE]
Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H931 [25FE]
Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H5921 [21JY]
———provide for home energy conservation bonds (see H.R. 5617), H4905 [28JN]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
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]
Transportation: provide certain rights to commuters who ride public transportation (see H.R. 6064), H6684 [14SE]
University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), H1324 [10MR]
University of Maryland: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1184), H1518 [16MR]
Veterans: improve and enhance mental health benefits, counseling, and other benefits available to veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2698), H327 [21JA]
Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund: establish (see H.R. 3202), H556 [3FE]
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7757 [30NO]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H2460 [25MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), H754 [23FE]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H327 [21JA]
Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), H7394 [29SE]
Education: authorize grants to train principals in instructional leadership skills and promote incorporation of instructional leadership standards into State-level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. 5172), H3014 [28AP]
National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), H754 [23FE]
NeighborWorks America (organization): ensure adequate funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation activities in connection with the Dept. of the Treasury Home Affordable Modification Program (see H.R. 6069), H6570 [30JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: require each oil or gas drilling and production operation with leases to annually certify compliance with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), H5984 [22JY]
Lists
Reisterstown, MD, American Legion Post 116 officers, E1825
Remarks
Afghanistan: strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H5347 [1JY]
American Discovery Trail: designate (H.R. 4671), E214
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1500), H5347 [1JY]
Armed Forces: making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5347 [1JY]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (H. Res. 1034), H4694 [23JN]
Budget: provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. 1493), pass (H. Res. 1500), H5347 [1JY]
Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into the watershed (H.R. 6382), E1842
Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (H.R. 2480), H6194, H6195 [28JY]
CPSC: require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (H.R. 1796), H6190, H6191, H6192 [28JY]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H5724 [20JY], E1382
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4037 [27MY]
Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6501 [30JY]
Ecology and environment: creation and retention of green jobs in the U.S., H2313 [24MR]
Education: authorize grants to train principals in instructional leadership skills and promote incorporation of instructional leadership standards into State-level principal certification or licensure (H.R. 5172), E700
FDIC: fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (H.R. 6398), H7763 [1DE]
Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), H3160 [5MY], H5580 [14JY]
———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), Senate amendment, H7564 [18NO]
Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, H2769 [21AP]
Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1107), H1196 [9MR]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H662 [23FE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1674 [19MR]
National discovery trails: establish (H.R. 4671), E214
National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition: establish (S. 1275), H8324 [14DE]
National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (H. Res. 1373), H4695 [23JN]
NeighborWorks America (organization): ensure adequate funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation activities in connection with the Dept. of the Treasury Home Affordable Modification Program (H.R. 6069), E1527
NOAA: establish education and watershed programs which advance environmental literacy, including preparedness and adaptability for impacts of climate change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), H1674 [19MR]
OMB: require non-defense agencies to establish contractor inventories and insourcing programs that adhere to procurement regulations established for the Dept. of Defense, H4037 [27MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: require each oil or gas drilling and production operation with leases to annually certify compliance with applicable laws and regulations (H.R. 5846), E1413
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H2313 [24MR]
Reisterstown, MD: anniversary of American Legion Post 116, E1825
Saum, John (Jack): American Truck Dealers (organization) and Heavy Duty Trucking (publication) Truck Dealer of the Year award recipient, E1318
Taxation: permit issuance of tax-exempt bonds for financing clean energy improvements under State and local property assessed clean energy programs (H.R. 4155), H2313, H2314, H2315 [24MR]
Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (H.R. 3199), H6840 [22SE]
Tributes
Brought, Byron, H4781 [24JN]
Gettelfinger, Ronald A., E1201