SCHMIDT, JEAN (a Representative from Ohio)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H6043 [26JY]
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]
Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands from location and entry under the Mining Law (see H.R. 5665), H5500 [1JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———call for the President to overturn the policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member who has died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), H2459 [25MR]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), H5303 [30JN]
———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H388 [26JA]
Budget: limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H3540 [18MY]
Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4840), H1396 [12MR]
Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), H7398 [29SE]
Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H933 [25FE]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H3657 [19MY]
Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program (see H.R. 4586), H554 [3FE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3274 [6MY] (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), H6164 [27JY]
David John Donafee Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 5390), H3822 [25MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: increase amount of fruits and vegetables purchased for school breakfast and lunch programs (see H.R. 4333), H1169 [4MR]
Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), H266 [20JA]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H3703 [20MY]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H470 [2FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 4514), H386 [26JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), H556 [3FE]
Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H1169 [4MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H3542 [18MY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H4506 [15JN]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8598 [16DE]
District of Columbia: prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. 4430), H1104 [3MR]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H4330 [9JN]
Education: tribute to special education teachers (see H. Con. Res. 284), H4598 [16JN]
Emil Bolas Post Office, Wadsworth, OH: designate (see H.R. 4602), H6627 [10AU]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H3080 [29AP]
———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6511), H8286 [9DE]
———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 6284), H7390 [29SE]
European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing until member states comply with economic requirements of membership (see H. Con. Res. 279), H3658 [19MY]
Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H1169 [4MR]
Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 5319), H3658 [19MY]
Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 4889), H1743 [19MR]
———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H647 [22FE]
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]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H7454 [15NO]
House Rules: require citation of specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution be included in legislation as a basis for enacting such proposed laws (see H. Res. 1754), H8089 [7DE]
———require House officers and employees to take annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. Res. 1772), H8598 [16DE]
Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]
Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H6164 [27JY]
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), H1519 [16MR]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 1191), H1656 [18MR]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H7855 [1DE]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), H2876 [26AP]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicare: improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 1894), H1518 [16MR]
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]
———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]
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 Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H7156 (see H. Res. 1648), H7214 [28SE]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H7156 (see H. Res. 1648), H7214 [28SE]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H3080 [29AP]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H4425 [14JN]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H1169 [4MR]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), H7398 [29SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 960), H267 [20JA]
National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1080), H756 [23FE]
Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 1419), H4507 [15JN]
Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1047), H423 [27JA]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H7454 [15NO]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]
———repeal (see H.R. 4903), H2505 [13AP]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H7156 (see H. Res. 1501), H7213 [28SE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H5618 [14JY]
Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]
———require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), H4779 [23JN]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3080 [29AP]
Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2287), H4215 [28MY]
Taxation: allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 2964), H387 [26JA]
———expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 3586), H1028 [2MR]
———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. 1245), H3080 [29AP]
———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), H3310 [11MY]
———make permanent the reduced individual income tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), H7392 [29SE]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H6804 [16SE]
Transportation: modify deadline for filing a claim seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by a Federal agency for a highway or public transportation capital project (see H.R. 6196), H7398 [29SE]
Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), H2261 [23MR]
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]
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit recommendations from being used to deny or restrict health insurance coverage of items or services (see H.R. 4794), H1596 [17MR]
University of Dayton: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1456), H4638 [21JN]
University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3703 [20MY]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H933 [25FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Ohio: assist in conducting a bed bug prevention and mitigation program (see H.R. 6383), H7394 [29SE]
Taxation: allow a credit for birth mothers whose children are adopted (see H.R. 5251), H3273 [6MY]
Remarks
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H1342, H1344, H1347, H1348 [11MR]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H657 [23FE]
Budget: deficit, H4444 [15JN]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1903
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3763 [25MY], H4444 [15JN]
Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire a parcel of land for inclusion (H.R. 4658), H6260 [28JY]
Cincinnati, OH: anniversary of Immaculata Catholic Church, E161
———tribute to Flying Pig Marathon, H3175 [5MY]
Cincinnati Reds (baseball team): tribute, E1870
Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain federally owned land in Story County, IA (H.R. 5669), H6261 [28JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), consideration (H. Res. 1404), H3879 [27MY]
———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H3879 [27MY]
Economy: importance of job creation, H5727 [20JY]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1451 [16MR], H1903
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H392 [27JA]
———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, H392 [27JA]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (H. Res. 1743), H8309
Labeling: encourage fruit and vegetable and commodity producers to display the American flag on labels of U.S.-grown products (H. Res. 1558), H6259 [28JY]
Madeira, OH: anniversary, E497
Miami Valley International Trucks (business): Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E354
National Women's History Month: observance, H1342, H1344, H1347, H1348 [11MR]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to Ohio chapter, E976
Procter & Gamble Co.: tribute to Children's Safe Drinking Water Program, E570
Roberts Truck Center (business): Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E416
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H309, H313, H314 [21JA]
Texas Truck Centers of Houston, Ltd.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E416
Unemployment: rates, H5727 [20JY]
Votto, Joey: Major League Baseball National League Most Valuable Player Award recipient, H7830 [1DE]
Westrux International Inc.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E416
Women: tribute to pro-life women in history, H1342, H1344 [11MR]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal, E356
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H190 [19JA], H3199 [5MY]
Subpoena Notices
Clermont County, OH, Court of Common Appeals, H7400 [15NO]
Tributes
Harsha, William, H7416 [15NO]
Lindner, Richard E., E49
Matsuda, Iwao, E739
Naylor, Verna, E1572
Panioto, Ronald, E2134
Springer, Jean, E356
Strief, Zach, E296
Thompson, Mildred, E311