SCOTT, DAVID (a Representative from Georgia)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, H2818 [22AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), H6042 [26JY]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2697 [20AP]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), H646 [22FE]

Armed Forces: restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), H423 [27JA]

Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]

Augusta State University: tribute to men's golf team (see H. Res. 1533), H5711 [19JY]

Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H4247 [8JN]

Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H6881 [22SE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H473 [2FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 78), H1397 [12MR]

———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]

———require Presidential and congressional budgets to disclose and display the net present value of future costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), H5819 [20JY]

Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see H. Res. 1414), H4215 [28MY]

Children and youth: create and encourage the creation of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), H3274 [6MY]

———update the national school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals to conform to current nutrition science (see H.R. 1324), H2261 [23MR]

China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chinese Government the preceding year (see H.R. 5312), H5712 [19JY]

City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]

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), H5712 [19JY]

Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H5677 [15JY]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3014 [28AP]

———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]

Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H753 [23FE]

Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H3014 [28AP]

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), H6043 [26JY]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2579 [14AP]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 476), H3079 [29AP]

———reauthorize certain assistance for capacity building for community development and affordable housing (see H.R. 4737), H1102 [3MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish a technical school training subsidy program (see H.R. 5594), H5677 [15JY]

Dept. of State: authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3328), H4872 [24JN]

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), H4597 [16JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (see H.R. 5297), H3482 [13MY]

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), H1656 [18MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H2642 [15AP]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (see H.R. 1964), H602 [4FE]

———establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 2112), H140 [13JA]

———establish research advisory committee and provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5354), H4425 [14JN]

———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H6284 [28JY]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H141 [13JA]

Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), H1221 [9MR]

———ensure schools have physical education programs that meet minimum requirements for physical education (see H.R. 4557), H4905 [28JN]

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), H2505 [13AP]

Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H1441 [15MR]

Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (see H.R. 3070), H2877 [26AP]

———recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1389), H3823 [25MY]

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), H6567 [30JY]

Federal employees: express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2506 [13AP]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1257), H2641 [15AP]

Firearms: prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. 5321), H3540 [18MY]

Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H2459 [25MR]

Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team members for their service and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), H2936 [27AP]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]

Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayers' dollars (see H.R. 5363), H5921 [21JY]

Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African-American church in Greene County, GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), H6571 [30JY]

Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]

Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. 4961), H3274 [6MY]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H5547 [13JY]

———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H4678 [22JN]

———prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 5295), H3482 [13MY]

———raise awareness of hypertension and reverse prevalence in U.S. through education, community programs, culturally competent strategies, research, and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (see H. Res. 1656), H7156 (see H. Res. 1656), H7214 [28SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]

Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]

Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H2937 [27AP]

Iran: call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following disputed Presidential election (see H. Res. 992), H2506 [13AP]

———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), H8264 [8DE]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), H7454 [15NO]

Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H8286 [9DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7644 [29NO]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]

Medicare: increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 2578), H1656 [18MR]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H1169 [4MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), H6764 [15SE]

Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1104 [3MR]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H3542 [18MY]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2643 [15AP]

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), H2319 [24MR]

National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]

National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]

National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6684 [14SE]

National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]

National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H3015 [28AP]

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), H6043 [26JY]

New Hampshire: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 899), H1324 [10MR]

Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6764 [15SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: permit certain individuals losing their COBRA continuation coverage to have access to the high-risk health insurance pool program (see H.R. 5664), H5618 [14JY]

Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H6284 [28JY]

———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]

Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]

Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 291), H7615 [18NO]

Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1087), H647 [22FE]

Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3124 [4MY]

Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]

Taxation: 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), H3702 [20MY]

———treat trees and vines producing fruit, nuts, or other crops as placed in service in the year in which it is planted for purposes of special allowance for depreciation (see H.R. 2739), H1596 [17MR]

Telecommunications: require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (see H.R. 3125), H2504 [13AP]

Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), H2261 [23MR]

U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5986 [22JY]

U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), H7454 [15NO]

Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H6043 [26JY]

———express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]

University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3657 [19MY]

Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), H7395 [29SE]

World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7156 (see H. Res. 1531), H7213 [28SE]

Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971), H6456 [29JY]

Letters

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H1075 [3MR]

———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1075 [3MR]

Remarks

Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products (S. 3656), H6706, H6707 [15SE]

America Saves Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1082), H1069, H1071 [3MR]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1690), H7719 [30NO]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), H780 [24FE]

———restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), consideration (H. Res. 1098), H768 [24FE]

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), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1831 [21MR]

City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1642), H8041 [7DE]

College Park, GA: Martin Luther King, Jr., Elementary School recipient of National Title 1 Association Distinguished School award, E2109 [9DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (H.R. 2476), H6445, H6446 [29JY]

———establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (H.R. 3519), H8045 [7DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4010 [27MY]

———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H4010 [27MY]

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), H5227 [30JN]

Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6594 [10AU]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8572 [16DE]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), H5628 [15JY]

Francis Marion National Forest: convey small parcel of land (H.R. 5414), H6444 [29JY]

Georgia: tribute to American Red Cross for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of storms and floods, E398 [17MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1456 [16MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1831 [21MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), Senate amendments, H4838 [24JN]

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4848 [24JN]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H4848 [24JN]

Jonesboro, GA: tribute to Jonesboro High School mock trial team, E493 [25MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (H. Res. 1735), H7723 [30NO]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H4838 [24JN]

Morrow, GA: tribute to Morrow High School mock trial team, E493 [25MR]

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month: observance, E1986 [18NO]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (H.R. 2554), H1071, H1075, H1076 [3MR]

NATO: tribute to NATO School (H. Res. 527), H7726 [30NO]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, H8962 [22DE]

Red Cross Month: observance, E398 [17MR]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8572 [16DE]

———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1606), H6594 [10AU]

———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8572 [16DE]

World Veterinary Year: designate (H. Res. 1531), H8045 [7DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4422 [14JN]

Tributes

Crenshaw, George D., E1703 [22SE]

Dobbs, Ricky, H4399 [14JN]

Gragg, Lee, E1879 [15NO]

Tomlin, Mattie Lee, E894 [20MY]