SCHIFF, ADAM B. (a Representative from California)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), H139 [13JA]
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H649 [22FE]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H5617 [14JY]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
Armed Forces: authorize taxpayers to designate a portion of tax payments to a National Military Family Relief Fund to assist families of members who are serving in, or have served in, Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 1175), H755 [23FE]
———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H933 [25FE]
———extend time period for submission of retroactive stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), H4873 [24JN]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H3079 [29AP]
———honor service and achievements of female members and veterans, commend those currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ensure receipt of adequate combat training (see H. Res. 904), H1104 [3MR]
———honor service and sacrifice of Latino members (see H. Res. 1651), H6989 [23SE]
———recognize contributions made by the spouses of members who serve in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5233), H3272 [6MY]
———recognize spouses of members who are serving in combat or have served in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 4043), H472 [2FE]
———tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), H5921 [21JY]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal building, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees and first responders, and reject expressions of sympathy for those who attack public servants (see H. Res. 1127), H1105 [3MR]
Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H2877 [26AP]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
Budget: establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H4975 (see H.R. 4871), H5204 [29JN]
———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]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H5504 [1JY]
California: tribute to Armed Forces members from the Inland Empire region for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 93), H756 [23FE]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H388 [26JA]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H934 [25FE]
Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 6241), H7388 [29SE]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H6684 [14SE]
China: express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (see H. Res. 1324), H3123 [4MY]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H4873 [24JN]
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]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H3657 [19MY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
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 Agriculture: establish a weekend and holiday feeding program to provide nutritious food to at-risk school children on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 5012), H4425 [14JN]
———increase amount of fruits and vegetables purchased for school breakfast and lunch programs (see H.R. 4333), H1169 [4MR]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 5156), H3274 [6MY]
Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the information and skills needed to reduce teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), H7397 [29SE]
———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H472 [2FE]
———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), H1441 [15MR]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2642 [15AP]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7500 [16NO]
Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H387 [26JA]
Dept. of Justice: provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. 4614), H602 [4FE]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H3200 [5MY]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift within selected communities by providing safe and convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine travel (see H.R. 4722), H2505 [13AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7155 (see H.R. 4121), H7213 [28SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7156 (see H.R. 5928), H7213 [28SE]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H6881 [22SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7156 (see H.R. 5549), H7213 [28SE]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H5677 [15JY]
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 3101), H1518 [16MR]
Disasters: reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs (see H.R. 3820), H972 [26FE]
Diseases: improve quality of cancer care and quality of life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), H6684 [14SE]
Drugs: clarify that persons who conspire or engage in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see H.R. 5231), H3272 [6MY]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
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), H3014 [28AP]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H427 [29JA]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 4806), H4330 [9JN]
Federal agencies and departments: require review of Government programs for purposes of assessing their performance and improving their operations, and establish the Performance Improvement Council (see H.R. 2142), H2579 [14AP]
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]
Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6406 (see H.R. 5746), H6458 [29JY]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2800 [21AP]
Financial institutions: provide a retroactive increase in deposit insurance for depositors (see H.R. 5429), H4507 [15JN]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H41 [12JA]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H3703 [20MY]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H4023 (see H.R. 4879), H4085 [27MY]
Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayer's dollars (see H.R. 5363), H3702 [20MY]
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: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H934 [25FE]
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]
Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 615), H7155 (see H.R. 615), H7212 [28SE]
Health: recognize orthopedic industry for innovation in providing devices that relieve pain of, and restore mobility to, members of Armed Forces, veterans, and patients from all walks of life (see H. Res. 577), H603 [4FE]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), H3440 [12MY]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3441 [12MY]
Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), H6804 [16SE]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2579 [14AP]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H2579 [14AP]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H601 [4FE]
———establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 4014), H472 [2FE]
Iraq: 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), H1028 [2MR]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H3824 [25MY]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8031 [2DE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H4678 [22JN]
Law enforcement: change state of mind requirement for certain identity theft offenses (see H.R. 5408), H3869 [26MY]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H2937 [27AP]
Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H3274 [6MY]
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]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6880 [22SE]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H6809 [20SE]
———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), H6990 [23SE]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H7454 [15NO]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H2877 [26AP]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H3080 [29AP]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H424 [27JA]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765), H8520 [15DE]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H8520 [15DE]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1170 [4MR]
NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. 1231), H3080 [29AP]
National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. 1057), H471 [2FE]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1701), H7395 [29SE]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1030), H40 [12JA]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H40 [12JA]
National Mentoring Month: designate (see H. Res. 990), H267 [20JA]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7156 (see H. Res. 1600), H7214 [28SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H41 [12JA]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H2936 [27AP]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H6628 [10AU]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H5712 [19JY]
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), H7454 [15NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Peace Corps: issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 336), H6163 [27JY]
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]
Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: impeach (see H. Res. 1031), H327 [21JA]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2319 [24MR]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H1028 [2MR]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H1656 [18MR]
Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), H6990 [23SE]
Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), H5712 [19JY]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H1397 [12MR]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4425 [14JN]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H473 [2FE]
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), H2844 [22AP]
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]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (see H.R. 4132), H2937 [27AP]
———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 147), H3870 [26MY]
———allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 953), H2877 [26AP]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7156 (see H.R. 5400), H7213 [28SE]
———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H6683 [14SE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H3486 [14MY]
———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings or residential rental property (see H.R. 2198), H3486 [14MY]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H2877 [26AP]
———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 537), H40 [12JA]
———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 3333), H3079 [29AP]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H3441 [12MY]
———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H5985 [22JY]
Telecommunications: require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies and authorize training for State and local agencies on collection and use of such information (see H.R. 3682), H140 [13JA]
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), H3745 [24MY]
Theodore Roosevelt Scholarship Foundation: establish to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government (see H.R. 3510), H424 [27JA]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5712 [19JY]
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]
Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]
University of Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 1480), H5504 [1JY]
Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H3745 [24MY]
Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H4247 [8JN]
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), H7644 [29NO]
———provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 1522), H40 [12JA]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6283 [28JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect's interrogation without administration of Miranda rights to the extent that the interrogation is concerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), H6403 (see H.R. 5934), H6455 [29JY]
Dept. of Justice: design and implement a procedure to permit enhanced searches of the National DNA Index System (see H.R. 6011), H6568 [30JY]
Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: appoint and authorize managers for impeachment (see H. Res. 1165), H1358 [11MR]
Privacy: require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (see H.R. 6236), H7154 (see H.R. 6236), H7211 [28SE]
Essays
Armenian Genocide Survivor: Aram Demerjian, E1822
Bedros Vartan Yessaian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Hovhannes Yessaian, E1818
Family of Katia Kusherian—Armenian Genocide Survivors: Katia Kusherian, E1349
Flora M. Mouradian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Kay Mouradian, E1340
Guiragos Shekerdjian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Angel Shekerdjian, E1813
Hagop Boghossian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Harry Boghossian, E1337
Haroutioun Andonian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Nareg Krumian, E1353
Horipsema (Helen) Meneshian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Shirley Kalashian-Collins, E1815
Kevork (George) Hakalmazian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Scott Tejerian, E1817
Margaret Hougasian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Shirley Collins, E1820
Mary Hasesian and Artin (Haroutyoun) Samanlian—Armenian Genocide Survivors: Mary Samanlian Poladian, E1344
Nazareth Der Tavitian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Sarkis Der Tavitian, E1481
Nerses, Johnny, and Golanbar Simonian—Armenian Genocide Survivors: Simon S. Simonian, E1346
Sarkis Saryan—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Levon A. Saryan, E1380
Varsenick Demirjian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Edward Djrbashian, E1342
Vergine D. Kalebdjian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Nora Hovsepian, E1339
Lists
House managers escorted in Senate for impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., S1645 [17MR]
Poems
``Three Quarters, One Nickel and Four Pennies,'' Alissa Cano, H8014 [2DE]
Remarks
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (H. Res. 1009), H222 [20JA]
Armenian Genocide Congressional Record Project: survival stories, E1337
Armenian Relief Society: anniversary, E608
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3300 [11MY]
Azerbaijan: anniversary of Armenian genocide at Sumgait, E281
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1875 [21MR]
Burbank, CA: anniversary of Bob Hope Airport, E977
———anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1471
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8267 [9DE]
———establish a pilot program in certain U.S. district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges (H.R. 628), Senate amendment, H8538 [16DE]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1454
———support reunification agreement, E1454
Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), Senate amendment, H228 [20JA]
Dept. of Justice: provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 4614), H3505 [18MY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (H.R. 24), H3095 [4MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), H2767 [21AP]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3687 [20MY]
Glendale, CA: anniversary of Glendale Chamber of Commerce, E953
Glendale Community College: tribute to Verdugo Power Academy training program, E86
Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H3687 [20MY]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H239 [20JA]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1875 [21MR]
Hindoyan, Nova: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E441
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8267 [9DE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H856 [25FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), Senate amendment, H7304 [29SE]
Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4302 [9JN], E1023
Keen, Catherine: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444
Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Griffith Observatory, E807
NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 3729), H7359 [29SE]
National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (H.R. 1469), H5797 [20JY]
National Women's History Month: observance, E440
———support goals and ideals, E435
Obama, President: evaluation of nuclear weapons policy, H5494 [1JY]
Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Pasadena Host Lions Club, E1295
Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: appoint and authorize managers for impeachment (H. Res. 1165), H1340 [11MR]
———impeach (H. Res. 1031), H1329 [11MR]
Rodenbucher, Carole: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E442
South Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Holy Family Church, E85
———anniversary of Oneonta Congregational Church, E1584
Votes: position on missed, H1626
White, Betty: Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Beastly Ball Award recipient, E999
World Malaria Day: observance, E637
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (S. 1055), H6956 [23SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2796 [21AP], H3270 [6MY], H3308 [11MY], H3698 [20MY], H4327 [9JN], H5300 [30JN], H5498 [1JY], H7600 [18NO]
Statements—Impeachment trial
Impeachment Trial of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.: by, S8565-S8572, S8574, S8576, S8591-S8594 [7DE]
Tributes
Allen, Lew, Jr., E438
Armenian Genocide Congressional Record Project: survival stories, E1342
Derderian, Hovnan, E1014
Dickson, Leanne, E440
Dorger, John M. (Mitch), E232
Escalante, Michael F., E1180
Gutierrez, Raymond D., H8014 [2DE]
Harris, Richard L., E1271
Herrera, Yvette, E435
Hitchcock, John M., E229
Hudson, Jim, E1797
Hwong, Shirley, E436
Kinman, Gay Toltl, E445
Norman, Russ, E2040
Rosser, Kay, E437
Seigle, Margie Fites, E2054
Simonian, Nerses, E1346
Temple City, CA: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1597
Tillman, Juanita West, E446