SHIMKUS, JOHN (a Representative from Illinois)
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]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7500 [16NO]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), H6628 [10AU]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using those funds (see H.R. 5679), H5547 [13JY]
———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 6403), H7615 [18NO]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
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]
———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H7398 [29SE]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), H387 [26JA]
Armed Forces: authorize adoption of a military working dog by the family of a deceased or seriously wounded member who was the handler of the dog (see H.R. 4639), H972 [26FE]
———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H1324 [10MR]
———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6764 [15SE]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H2877 [26AP]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4975 (see H. Res. 1483), H5204 [29JN]
Augustana College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1089), H1397 [12MR]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6574 [30JY]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2505 [13AP]
Budget: limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H5547 [13JY]
Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see H. Res. 1414), H4247 [8JN]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4424 [14JN]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H1169 [4MR]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3274 [6MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]
Dept. of Defense: take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H3542 [18MY]
Dept. of Energy: carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relative to nuclear reactors (see H.R. 5163), H3013 [28AP]
———carry out programs to develop and demonstrate two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. 5164), H3013 [28AP]
———create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. 5789), H5818 [20JY]
Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), H5502 [1JY]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H3123 [4MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian parole policy to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), H972 [26FE]
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 State: submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H7155 (see H.R. 4436), H7213 [28SE]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5525), H4597 [16JN]
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), H472 [2FE]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
Education: tribute to special education teachers (see H. Con. Res. 284), H4598 [16JN]
Emporia State University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1292), H3484 [13MY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
———facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel standard (see H.R. 5778), H5817 [20JY]
———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6511), H8286 [9DE]
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H5676 [15JY]
Families and domestic relations: 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]
FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6571 [30JY]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H2694 [20AP]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6684 [14SE]
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), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 312), H7213 [28SE]
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]
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]
———improve access to emergency medical services and provide additional Medicare physician payments for such services (see H.R. 1188), H933 [25FE]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H3703 [20MY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 4038), H1104 [3MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see H.R. 5424), H4021 [27MY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5424), H4021 [27MY]
High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1407), H4388 [10JN]
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), H2216 [22MR]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3542 [18MY]
———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), H2937 [27AP]
———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H3658 [19MY]
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]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8264 [8DE]
Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 231), H387 [26JA]
Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), H1596 [17MR]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Monroe, James: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4329), H2937 [27AP]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H2800 [21AP]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2506 [13AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Day of Prayer: constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]
National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), H6628 [10AU]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3275 [6MY]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H4506 [15JN]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6805 [16SE]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7757 [30NO]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H. Con. Res. 273), H3442 [12MY]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1080), H609 [9FE]
Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), H141 [13JA]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3442 [12MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 5424), H4021 (see H.R. 5424), H4082 [27MY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3871 [26MY]
Power resources: expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity (see H.R. 5899), H6282 [28JY]
———extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H2456 [25MR]
———require major fuel distributors to install blender pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. 5632), H5677 [15JY]
President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), H3440 [12MY]
Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Small business: establish a tax, regulatory, and legal structure that encourages small businesses to expand and innovate (see H.R. 5109), H2842 [22AP]
Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 4861), H1518 [16MR]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H5986 [22JY]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H2844 [22AP]
———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), H7855 [1DE]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H3079 [29AP]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H5986 [22JY]
Telecommunications: award grants for development of nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices that support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel (see H.R. 5907), H6283 [28JY]
———improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of 911 services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see H.R. 4829), H1357 [11MR]
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), H4387 [10JN]
Thomson, Bobby: tribute (see H. Res. 1730), H7614 [18NO]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 872), H6881 [22SE]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6683 [14SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H2877 [26AP]
Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), H6803 [16SE]
Letters
Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act: Dave Croft, H3062 [29AP]
Proposed sale of KFUO-Radio (St. Louis, MO): Cynthia Busch, H735 [23FE]
———Leonard DiCosmio, Cleveland Federation of Musicians, H734 [23FE]
———Paul R. Frankenfeld, American Federation of Musicians, H735 [23FE]
———several Lutheran individuals, H735 [23FE]
———Stefanie Jacob, H735 [23FE]
———Terry Hale, Austin Federation of Musicians, H735 [23FE]
———Vicky Smolik, Musicians' Association of St. Louis, H734 [23FE]
Lists
U.S. Military Academy graduates killed in action since September 11, 2001, H988 [2MR]
Remarks
Alhambra, IL: anniversary of Salem United Church of Christ, E1497
American Professional Partnership for Lithuanian Education (APPLE) (organization): anniversary, E1607
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, H4057 [27MY]
Belarus: arrest of opponents of Alexander Lukashenko in the Presidential election as well as the arrest of journalists and social activists, H8917 [21DE]
Breese, IL: tribute to Mater Dei Catholic High School girls' volleyball team, E1982
Chatham, IL: anniversary of Chatham Presbyterian Church, E1121
Collinsville, IL: anniversary of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 666, E1646
———tribute to Collinsville High School girls' bowling team, E189
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (H.R. 5156), H6180, H6182 [28JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4057 [27MY]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, H5737 [20JY]
Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H3426 [12MY]
———importance of job creation, H663 [23FE], H3426, H3427 [12MY]
Edwardsville, IL: inclusion in Family Circle (publication) list of ``10 Best Towns for Families'', E1585
———tribute to Metro-East Lutheran High School dance team, E1139
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (H.R. 4692), H6177 [28JY]
Glen Carbon, IL: Glen Carbon Centennial Library named Library Journal ``Best Small Library in America'', E190
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1692 [19MR], H2891 [27AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), Senate amendments, H4840 [24JN]
KFUO-Radio (St. Louis, MO): proposed sale of classical music station, H734 [23FE]
Korean War: anniversary, E1140
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H4840 [24JN]
Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (H.R. 2743), H3061 [29AP]
Mount Vernon, IL: anniversary of Mount Vernon Rotary Club, E1138
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (H. Con. Res. 244), H1692 [19MR]
National ESIGN Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 290), H5279 [30JN]
National Nurse Anesthetist Week: observance, E97
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), H6395 [29JY], H7247 [29SE]
Odin, IL: anniversary, E1137
Shawneetown, IL: anniversary, E1040
Southeastern Illinois College: anniversary, E1604
Taylorville, IL: anniversary of St. Mary's School, E187
Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of 911 services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (H.R. 4829), E367
Teutopolis, IL: tribute to Teutopolis High School baseball team, E1636
U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (H. Res. 747), H988 [2MR]
Unemployment: rates, H6169 [28JY]
Vernon, IL: anniversary of Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center, E391
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H552 [3FE], H643 [22FE], H3076 [29AP], H8934 [21DE]
Tributes
Berckman, Frances M. (Nanny Fran), E1124
Mescher, Carl, E1488