SIRES, ALBIO (a Representative from New Jersey)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]
African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. 1085), H647 [22FE]
Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof (see H.R. 3721), H4215 [28MY]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H472 [2FE]
———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1326), H140 [13JA]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 39), H1220 [9MR]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H6406 (see H.R. 208), H6457 [29JY]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2844 [22AP]
———honor service and sacrifice of Latino members (see H. Res. 1651), H6989 [23SE]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
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), H1397 [12MR]
———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), H4507 [15JN]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7398 [29SE]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H832 [24FE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H423 [27JA]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6764 [15SE]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3825 [25MY]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H649 [22FE]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
———recognize importance and significance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native American community to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H. Res. 1086), H934 [25FE]
Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4975 (see H. Res. 1462), H5204 [29JN]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H267 [20JA]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H1221 [9MR]
Children and youth: create and encourage the creation of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), H2505 [13AP]
———establish and implement concussion management guidelines for school-aged children (see H.R. 1347), H40 [12JA]
———protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (see H.R. 4247), H424 [27JA]
———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H5986 [22JY]
———require Depts. of State and Justice to take certain actions against specified foreign nationals in international child abductions (see H.R. 3487), H2504 [13AP]
Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (see H. Res. 1144), H1220 [9MR]
Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), H5503 [1JY]
Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (see H.R. 2480), H140 [13JA]
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), H3079 [29AP]
———require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 6425), H7613 [18NO]
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), H4677 [22JN]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H2461 [25MR]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H4873 [24JN]
Credit: ensure that borrowers under federally related mortgage loans have an opportunity to inspect closing documents (see H.R. 4229), H1397 [12MR]
———exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 3421), H2937 [27AP]
———permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H3542 [18MY]
Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who contribute to Cuba's development of petroleum resources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such development (see H.R. 5620), H4905 [28JN]
———recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), H1358 [11MR]
Cuban Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1774), H8598 [16DE]
Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6991 [23SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H6573 [30JY]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H3870 [26MY]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H7500 [16NO]
———award grants to State educational agencies for activities designed to integrate engineering education into K-12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of engineering education (see H.R. 4709), H932 [25FE]
———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]
———make grants to local educational agencies to carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 4833), H1358 [11MR]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1322), H3745 [24MY]
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), H4780 [23JN]
———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H2504 [13AP]
———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2906), H4872 [24JN]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H140 [13JA]
Dept. of HUD: authorize grants and assistance to local governments and others to design and implement policies and programs that address widespread property vacancy and abandonment (see H.R. 932), H5819 [20JY]
———incorporate transportation costs associated with the location of housing into affordability measures and standards and develop a transportation affordability index (see H.R. 5824), H5983 [22JY]
Dept. of the Interior: provide grants to certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 5134), H2843 [22AP]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3079 [29AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate (see H.R. 6304), H7391 [29SE]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians (see H.R. 3355), H41 [12JA]
———carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift within selected communities by providing safe and convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine travel (see H.R. 4722), H1441 [15MR]
———establish an Office of Livability (see H.R. 4287), H327 [21JA]
———expand the Safe Routes to School Program to high schools (see H.R. 4021), H2215 [22MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase educational assistance for certain veterans pursuing a program of education offered through distance learning (see H.R. 950), H6627 [10AU]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 4568), H3870 [26MY]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H4506 [15JN]
Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1155), H1359 [11MR]
———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H4597 [16JN]
Education: ensure schools have physical education programs that meet minimum requirements for physical education (see H.R. 4557), H4905 [28JN]
———recognize achievements of high school graduating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies in post-secondary institutions, and support community engagement (see H. Res. 1443), H4506 [15JN]
Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H2506 [13AP]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide for school improvement and professional development for teachers, principals, instructional staff, and other school leaders (see H.R. 5218), H6881 [22SE]
Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), H6573 [30JY]
———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), H2261 [23MR]
EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H3124 [4MY]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 5000), H2800 [21AP]
Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), H2641 [15AP]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H3274 [6MY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions for direct care workers and improve systems for collection and reporting of data on the direct care workforce (see H.R. 5902), H6282 [28JY]
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]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H6573 [30JY]
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]
Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6406 (see H.R. 5746), H6458 [29JY]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1549), H327 [21JA]
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (see H.R. 5114), H3542 [18MY]
Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ``cop-killer'' handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), H6569 [30JY]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H1595 [17MR]
Foreign aid: coordinate all health-related assistance, assist developing countries in improving delivery of health services, and assist developing countries in strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see H.R. 4933), H5617 [14JY]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H2460 [25MR]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H4873 [24JN]
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), H2505 [13AP]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H6684 [14SE]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H3080 [29AP]
Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and support objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), H6681 [14SE]
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (see H. Res. 528), H6406 (see H. Res. 528), H6458 [29JY]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2503 [13AP]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]
———provide customs support services (see H.R. 5160), H3124 [4MY]
———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]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H6684 [14SE]
Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 615), H4387 [10JN]
Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6881 [22SE]
Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (see H. Res. 762), H2800 [21AP]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2460 [25MR]
Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), H2505 [13AP]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H2642 [15AP]
———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1339), H3202 [5MY]
International Conference on Population and Development: provide for continued support of the Program of Action (see H. Res. 947), H649 [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), H6574 [30JY]
———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), H7391 [29SE]
Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7855 [1DE]
———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]
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), H7156 (see H.R. 6128), H7213 [28SE]
Israel: 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), H3703 [20MY]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]
Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1705), H8089 [7DE]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]
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]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H2844 [22AP]
Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. Res. 1370), H4216 [28MY]
Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. 1161), H2506 [13AP]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H2579 [14AP]
Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 4796), H2505 [13AP]
———continue ability of hospitals to supply a needed workforce of nurses and allied health professionals by preserving funding for hospital operated nursing and allied health education programs (see H.R. 2176), H4638 [21JN]
———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 1430), H2844 [22AP]
———protect access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 5803), H7757 [30NO]
———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 1458), H1104 [3MR]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H1104 [3MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a data-mining system and biometric technology program, and support GAO study on Medicare administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), H3079 [29AP]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H5547 [13JY]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H556 [3FE]
———celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), H6805 [16SE]
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]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H932 [25FE]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H5985 [22JY]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see H. Res. 1611), H6682 [14SE]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Minority Golf Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1486), H5504 [1JY]
National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. 1291), H3275 [6MY]
National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. 1652), H6989 [23SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H3080 [29AP]
National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1125), H1027 [2MR]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H556 [3FE]
———increase number of children eligible for free school meals (see H.R. 3705), H146 [15JA]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 960), H141 [13JA]
National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), H139 [13JA]
National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H3203 [5MY]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
NATO: tribute to NATO School (see H. Res. 527), H6406 (see H. Res. 527), H6458 [29JY]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H2457 [25MR]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]
New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. Res. 1320), H3123 [4MY]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7855 [1DE]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H388 [26JA]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H3311 [11MY]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H4247 [8JN]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H2460 [25MR]
Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6764 [15SE]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1734), H8264 [8DE]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H4331 [9JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
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]
Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest (see H.R. 4522), H386 [26JA]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H6683 [14SE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H1359 [11MR]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H327 [21JA]
Puerto Rico: increase maximum amount of Federal funding available for English-language instruction in public schools (see H.R. 4668), H754 [23FE]
Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. 1366), H3825 [25MY]
Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), H7153 (see H.R. 6218), H7210 [28SE]
———prohibit certain transfer fees and covenants relative to the sale of real property (see H.R. 6260), H7389 [29SE]
Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. 1430), H5504 [1JY]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: ensure that projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis transportation systems are eligible for certain grants (see H.R. 5236), H3871 [26MY]
San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), H4873 [24JN]
SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H3311 [11MY]
———increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H2505 [13AP]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H140 [13JA]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H2460 [25MR]
———improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see H.R. 4181), H6573 [30JY]
———require educational agencies participating in certain school lunch and child nutrition programs to require students to receive a certain amount of nutrition education per year (see H.R. 4958), H2457 [25MR]
Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, Westwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4628), H646 [22FE]
Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office, Little Ferry, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6379), H7757 [30NO]
Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), H5921 [21JY]
Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see H.R. 4597), H601 [4FE]
Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), H2843 [22AP]
Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), H3484 [13MY]
Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H931 [25FE]
Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H7398 [29SE]
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 deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1126), H4506 [15JN]
———allow the low income housing credit to be carried back 5 years (see H.R. 4109), H1441 [15MR]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H933 [25FE]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H2640 [15AP]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H2460 [25MR]
———provide for an investment credit for biofuel facilities (see H.R. 5142), H3202 [5MY]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H4780 [23JN]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement arrangements as qualified transportation fringe benefits (see H.R. 5129), H3202 [5MY]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H1518 [16MR]
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), H3124 [4MY]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5712 [19JY]
Transportation: provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see H.R. 1895), H1324 [10MR]
———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]
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]
Universal Children's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 928), H2506 [13AP]
Voting: require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3957), H146 [15JA]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H7615 [18NO]
Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund: establish (see H.R. 3202), H2504 [13AP]
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), H2506 [13AP]
White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 618), H1397 [12MR]
Women: issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 1124), H6283 [28JY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
World War II: 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), H4974 (see H.R. 2000), H5203 [29JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1267), H2641 [15AP]
Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), H3078 [29AP]
Transportation: improve national freight transportation system by leveraging investments and promoting partnerships that advance interstate and foreign commerce (see H.R. 5976), H6405 (see H.R. 5976), H6456 [29JY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2263 [24MR]
Remarks
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding, H1108 [4MR]
Argentina: independence anniversary, E982
Castro, Fidel: remarks regarding Israel and outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4600 [17JN]
Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), H1057 [3MR]
Colombia: elections, H4782 [24JN]
Congress: accomplishments of the 111th Congress, H390 [27JA]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, E2106
Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E239
Economy: importance of job creation, H1327 [11MR]
Egypt: protect human rights and freedom of religion, H270 [21JA], E71
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), H1555 [17MR]
Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), H5585 [14JY]
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: restore immunization and sibling age exemptions for children adopted by U.S. citizens to allow admission to the U.S., H2884 [27AP]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1522 [17MR]
Hoboken, NJ: anniversary of Church of St. Ann's Italian festival, E1401
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, E2106
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, E966
National Urban League: anniversary (H. Res. 1157), E487
Power resources: national energy policy, H5207 [30JN]
Rutgers University: tribute to leading research in Dept. of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Long-Term Bridge Performance program, H5308 [1JY]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1700
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), H1555 [17MR]
———rates, H2583 [15AP]
Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (H.R. 2746), H2263 [24MR]
U.N. Human Rights Council: election of Cuban ambassador as vice president, H5822 [21JY]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 5618), H5620 [15JY]
Votes: position on missed, E2240
Tributes
Beyruti, Melissa, H3830 [26MY]
Oberstar, Representative, H8350