SHERMAN, BRAD (a Representative from California)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, H2818 [22AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H8030 [2DE]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), H6628 [10AU]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H7156 (see H.R. 5434), H7213 [28SE]
Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 4733), H1397 [12MR]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
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]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Armed Forces: 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]
———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]
Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), H7499 [16NO]
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), H3658 [19MY]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H1169 [4MR]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3272 [6MY]
Braden, Dallas: tribute (see H. Res. 1351), H3543 [18MY]
California: tribute to Armed Forces members from the Inland Empire region for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 93), H4873 [24JN]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Census: protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail practices (see H.R. 4621, 4621), H834 [24FE]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H6406 (see H.R. 5504), H6458 [29JY]
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), H4506 [15JN]
Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1751), H7644 [29NO]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 5561), H6043 [26JY]
Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H5304 [30JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H2458 [25MR]
Dept. of Education: establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2377), H1324 [10MR]
Dept. of HHS: enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H472 [2FE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H4387 [10JN]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H6284 [28JY]
Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. 5072), H3274 [6MY]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H7499 [16NO]
Dept. of State: authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3328), H6573 [30JY]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H3200 [5MY]
———provide with a mechanism to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see H.R. 4332), H266 [20JA]
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), H1028 [2MR]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H6572 [30JY]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H556 [3FE]
———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H3658 [19MY]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
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), H2579 [14AP]
Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 1875), H2579 [14AP]
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), H2697 [20AP]
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H1221 [9MR]
Executive privilege: establish guidelines for assertion and enhance congressional authority to enforce subpoenas and punish for contempt (see H.R. 3362), H194 [19JA]
Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H2844 [22AP]
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), H2460 [25MR]
———strengthen families' engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 5211), H7156 (see H.R. 5211), H7213 [28SE]
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), H7499 [16NO]
Financial institutions: address the concept of ``Too Big To Fail'' through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see H.R. 4142), H3484 [13MY]
———provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see H.R. 5159), H3013 [28AP]
Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ``cop-killer'' handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), H6569 [30JY]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H2261 [23MR]
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), H2460 [25MR]
GAO: require that a vacancy in the position of Comptroller General be filled only by an individual who is a licensed certified public accountant and who meets other qualification requirements (see H.R. 4410), H2579 [14AP]
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), H7549 [17NO]
Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]
Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H7155 (see H.R. 4808), H7213 [28SE]
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]
House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 5596), H4871 [24JN]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H4636 [17JN]
Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H5504 [1JY]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H4975 (see H.R. 4596), H5204 [29JN]
———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), H2937 [27AP]
Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1323 [10MR]
———restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose participation in energy-related ventures, investments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), H7397 [29SE]
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), H6881 [22SE]
Israel: commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3871 [26MY]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. 1326), H5304 [30JN]
Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of those who served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), H3744 [24MY]
Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H2643 [15AP]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H5712 [19JY]
Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 486), H1397 [12MR]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1818 [20MR]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H473 [2FE]
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), H8353 [14DE]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H2460 [25MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H388 [26JA]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (see H.R. 5481), H4246 [8JN]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7758 [30NO]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H267 [20JA]
National Medal of Technology and Innovation: tribute to recipients (see H. Res. 935), H972 [26FE]
National Mentoring Month: designate (see H. Res. 990), H328 [21JA]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6574 [30JY]
National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see H. Res. 1644), H7644 [29NO]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H473 [2FE]
Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 278), H7454 [15NO]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H4779 [23JN]
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: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
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]
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), H3824 [25MY]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H6683 [14SE]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H5985 [22JY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3658 [19MY]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H934 [25FE]
Real estate: prohibit certain transfer fees and covenants relative to the sale of real property (see H.R. 6260), H7389 [29SE]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H8089 [7DE]
Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H1441 [15MR]
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), H6406 (see H.R. 5663), H6458 [29JY]
Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H4678 [22JN]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1058), H1397 [12MR]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
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 Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1203), H4905 [28JN]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H5503 [1JY]
———extend the making work pay credit (see H.R. 3118), H7155 (see H.R. 3118), H7213 [28SE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H2844 [22AP]
———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H755 [23FE]
———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]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H4873 [24JN]
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]
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), H7644 [29NO]
Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 236), H1397 [12MR]
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), H7500 [16NO]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
———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 Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 1480), H6684 [14SE]
University of Virginia: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 991), H141 [13JA]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H8941 [21DE]
Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see H.R. 5851), H6406 (see H.R. 5851), H6458 [29JY]
Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H4247 [8JN]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H473 [2FE]
———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7644 [29NO]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6683 [14SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Biological weapons: improve international strategy of the U.S. for monitoring, reducing, and responding to biological risks (see H.R. 6297), H7391 [29SE]
China: withdraw normal trade relations status and provide for a balanced trade relationship with the U.S. (see H.R. 6071), H6570 [30JY]
Civil rights: prohibit religious discrimination in educational programs or activities (see H.R. 6216), H6989 [23SE]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (see H.R. 5087), H2695 [20AP]
Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), H7391 [29SE]
Labor-Management Relations Act: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 6384), H7394 [29SE]
OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), H6405 (see H.R. 5975), H6456 [29JY]
Presidents of the U.S.: amend rules governing succession (see H.R. 6557), H8785 [17DE]
Remarks
Budget: deficit, H7418 [15NO]
Committees of the House: explanation regarding submission of amendments, E1506
Congress: clarification of reasons for cosponsorship of legislation, E1874
Credit: cap maximum loan limits for FHA single family insured mortgages in certain high cost areas, H4356 [10JN]
———limit number of FHA-insured mortgages to a certain percentage of total private-market home loans originated in a year, H4353 [10JN]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1533
———support reunification agreement, E1533
Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), H4353, H4356 [10JN]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8533, H8548 [16DE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8565 [16DE]
Financial institutions: improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), H2648 [20AP]
FRS: efforts to foster economic growth, H7497 [16NO]
Pakistan: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, E1604
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8565 [16DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8533, H8548 [16DE]
———extend the making work pay credit (H.R. 3118), H7497 [16NO]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8533, H8548, H8565 [16DE]
———provide a temporary payroll tax reduction, H8565 [16DE]
———rates, H7497 [16NO]
———reduce tax on beer (H.R. 836), E147
Votes: position on missed, E312
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H7204 [28SE], H7431 [15NO], H7498 [16NO], H7545 [17NO], H7600 [18NO], H8085 [7DE]
Tributes
Gettelfinger, Ronald A., E1215