SHUSTER, BILL (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Appointments
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
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]
Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see H. Res. 1661), H7154 (see H. Res. 1661), H7211 [28SE]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3124 [4MY]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6990 [23SE]
———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H194 [19JA]
———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), H3079 [29AP]
———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), 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), H194 [19JA]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3871 [26MY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
———tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (see H. Res. 925), H603 [4FE]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
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), H4873 [24JN]
Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office, Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), H422 [27JA]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H473 [2FE]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H3203 [5MY]
Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed and to verify that reductions in pollution have been achieved (see H.R. 5509), H5677 [15JY]
Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), H5711 [19JY]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H141 [13JA]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3311 [11MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4780 [23JN]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), H1102 [3MR]
———require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]
Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 3943), H387 [26JA]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H3745 [24MY]
———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H2936 [27AP]
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]
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]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), H3312 [11MY]
———disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H5712 [19JY]
Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), H4597 [16JN]
Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see H.R. 2565), H1518 [16MR]
George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: designate (see H.R. 5605), H5304 [30JN]
Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relationship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), H5819 [20JY]
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]
Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), H1359 [11MR]
Intelligence services: require the intelligence community to provide the Dept. of Defense information that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), H1168 [4MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
James M. ``Jimmy'' Stewart Post Office Building, Indiana, PA: designate (see H.R. 5606), H5304 [30JN]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4507 [15JN]
Medicare: provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 3024), H7396 [29SE]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H4678 [22JN]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H1656 [18MR]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
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 Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]
National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute (see H. Res. 1381), H3702 [20MY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), H471 [2FE]
National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H6574 [30JY]
NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), H3540 [18MY]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H609 [9FE] (see H. Res. 1080), H756 [23FE]
Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5499), H4386 [10JN]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3442 [12MY]
Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), H7453 [15NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3311 [11MY]
———repeal (see H.R. 4972), H5712 [19JY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4216 [28MY]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), H932 [25FE]
———tribute to women's volleyball team (see H. Res. 1015), H193 [19JA]
Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H3486 [14MY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H833 [24FE]
Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H3201 [5MY]
Roads and highways: establish minimum standards for engineered glass beads used in reflective markings (see H.R. 5245), H3272 [6MY]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3442 [12MY]
SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H601 [4FE]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6573 [30JY]
Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), H7391 [29SE]
Sudan: recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see H. Res. 1019), H2506 [13AP]
Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H932 [25FE]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———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), H266 [20JA]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H2642 [15AP]
———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H6283 [28JY]
———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), H4873 [24JN]
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), H833 [24FE]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5712 [19JY]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6882 [22SE]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H2504 [13AP]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal section relative to protecting confidentiality of materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5924), H6402 (see H.R. 5924), H6454 [29JY]
West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H2800 [21AP]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H3745 [24MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6627 [10AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced
National Safe Digging Month: support (see H. Res. 1278), H2696 [20AP]
Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying offshore oil and hazardous substance cleanup technologies (see H.R. 5727), H5546 [13JY]
Letters
Replace current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality in the military with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: Gary Roughead, Navy, H4017 [27MY]
———George W. Casey, Jr., Army, H4017 [27MY]
———James T. Conway, Marine Corps, H4017 [27MY]
———Michael G. Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Robert M. Gates, Dept. of Defense, H4017 [27MY]
———Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force, H4017 [27MY]
Lists
Dennis E. Murray accomplishments, E1766
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H389 [27JA]
Remarks
Altoona Curve (baseball team): tribute, E1831
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding, H5573, H5574 [14JY]
———prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using those funds (H.R. 5679), H5573, H5574 [14JY]
Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated appropriations, earmark declaration, E35
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, H4016 [27MY]
Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E915
Beach, Diane: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1690
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), H1842 [21MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 263), H3169 [5MY]
———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 247), H3170 [5MY]
Chambersburg Area Development Corp.: anniversary, E554
Connellsville, PA: tribute to American Legion Milton L. Bishop Post 301, E782
Credit: promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, H4680 [23JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4016 [27MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E35
Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H4680 [23JN]
Fishertown, PA: tribute to Chestnut Ridge Middle School National Junior Honor Society inductees, E799
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1451 [16MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1842 [21MR]
Marion Center, PA: tribute to Marion Center High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E603
McLanahan Corp.: anniversary, E1550
Morrissey, Willard: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1708
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E239
National Safe Digging Month: support (H. Res. 1278), H3171 [5MY]
National Train Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1301), H3164 [5MY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Penn's Woods Council for promoting ``The Rededication to the Principles of the Scout Oath and Law Ceremony'', E142
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (H. Res. 1112), H995
Precious Life, Inc.: tribute, E1771
Railroad Retirement Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1463), H5747, H5748, H5749, H5750 [20JY]
Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (H. Res. 1366), H6078 [27JY]
Social Security: privatization proposals, H5747, H5748, H5749, H5750 [20JY]
Somerset, PA: tribute to Guild of American Papercutters National Museum, E326
Tice, Dennis: Bedford County Historical Society, Inc., Historian of the Year award recipient, E581
Turkey: observance of Republic Day, E1899
Votes: position on missed, E32
Walter, Tina: Rotary Club of Bedford, PA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1182
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H831 [24FE]
Resignations
Committee on Armed Services (House), H4077 [27MY]
Tributes
Gray, John R., E211
Ingham, Matthew N., H389 [27JA]
Kennedy, Representative, H3169 [5MY]
Murray, Dennis E., E1766
Murtha, John P., E242
Oberstar, Representative, H8349
Sissler, Timothy P., E814