SKELTON, IKE (a Representative from Missouri)
Addresses
Military Appreciation Day: Robert L. Caslen, Jr., E1709
Tribute to Representative Skelton: James F. Amos, Dept. of Defense, E2187-E2189 [18DE]
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3984 [27MY], H4198 [28MY]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2968, H2985 [28AP]
Articles and editorials
Highlights From Capitol Hill, E1962 [18NO]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H602 [4FE]
Armed Forces: 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), H833 [24FE]
———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), H6572 [30JY]
Army: seek to enter into certain contracts regarding self-protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. 6157), H6809 [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), H6879 [22SE]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4905 [28JN]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
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]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize a price analysis adjustment for propane (see H.R. 3716), H5819 [20JY]
———establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. 4676), H2579 [14AP]
Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service academies and schools of professional military education to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works that they produce (see H.R. 5704), H5502 [1JY]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (see H.R. 5013), H2578 [14AP]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 5843), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national or regional instructional programs for low-income youth under the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 4480), H3274 [6MY]
Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dissemination of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), H6684 [14SE]
Dept. of the Interior: require offshore rigs to install acoustic control systems and improve oil spill response and removal technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), H4023 (see H.R. 5313), H4085 [27MY]
E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see H. Res. 1494), H5820 [20JY]
Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 6400), H7453 [15NO]
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), H1103 [3MR]
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), H3274 [6MY]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4396), H2216 [22MR]
———finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see H.R. 5426), H4387 [10JN]
———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), H6628 [10AU]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H4638 [21JN]
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), H7397 [29SE]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 6273), H7390 [29SE]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4507 [15JN]
Foreign trade: support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. 1196), H2643 [15AP]
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (see H. Res. 528), H5304 [30JN]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H3014 [28AP]
Housing: ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural homeowners (see H.R. 5017), H2877 [26AP]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), 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]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4507 [15JN]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H2261 [23MR]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H140 [13JA]
———permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H6805 [16SE]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3745 [24MY]
National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3825 [25MY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H5985 [22JY]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2845 [22AP]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National security: require quadrennial national security reviews (see H.R. 4974), H2458 [25MR]
National Teach Ag Day: support goals and purposes (see H. Res. 886), H972 [26FE]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]
NATO: tribute to NATO School (see H. Res. 527), H5304 [30JN]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2319 [24MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H4387 [10JN]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H424 [27JA]
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), H3312 [11MY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H5618 [14JY]
Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H6628 [10AU]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2937 [27AP]
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), H5618 [14JY]
SBA: increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H3014 [28AP]
Social Security: reject severe changes and make common-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see H. Res. 1077), H606 [5FE]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H4873 [24JN]
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 employers a refundable credit for increasing employment (see H.R. 4437), H138 [13JA]
———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H7855 [1DE]
———extend the increase in the expensing deduction for small businesses (see H.R. 4311), H648 [22FE]
———extend treatment of certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 4186), H756 [23FE]
———modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see H.R. 4070), H756 [23FE]
———provide a religious exception to the requirement that certain tax preparers file returns on magnetic media (see H.R. 4981), H2580 [14AP]
———provide a standard deduction for business use of a home (see H.R. 3615), H1169 [4MR]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H6880 [22SE]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H6043 [26JY]
———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), H4635 [17JN]
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), H4678 [22JN]
Veterans: tribute (see H. Res. 1622), H6763 [15SE]
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: anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (see H. Res. 1005), H40 [12JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3702 [20MY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see H.R. 6523), H8519 [15DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 5136), H2876 [26AP]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H932 [25FE]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), H471 [2FE]
National security: create a system to educate, train, and continue such training of interagency national security professionals and require senior-level personnel to meet certain requirements (see H.R. 6249), H7389 [29SE]
Pershing, John J.: tribute (see H. Res. 1356), H3441 [12MY]
Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1743 [19MR]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]
Letters
Commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to Persian Gulf Conflict veterans: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), E1978 [18NO]
Commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1768 [20MR]
———by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H1769 [20MR]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), E2241
———by, Committee on Armed Services (House), E2241
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1005
———Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E1005
———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E1084
———Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans Affairs (House), E1085
———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), E1004
———Representative George Miller, Committee on Education and Labor (House), E1004
———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), E1085
———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1086
———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1085
———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1084
———Representative Reyes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1085
———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E1084
———Representative Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E1004
———by, Committee on Armed Services (House), E1004
Dept. of the Navy redesignation as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H1003 [2MR]
Express condolences and support to Haitian citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of naval vessels for medical relief efforts: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H680 [23FE]
Honor life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H438 [2FE]
Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2955 [28AP]
———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H2955 [28AP]
———by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H2955 [28AP]
Korean War anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4560 [16JN]
Recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members of the military and veterans: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3779 [25MY]
———Representative Filner, Committee on Veteran's Affairs (House), H3779 [25MY]
Recognize Welcome Back Veterans (organization) and support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric disorders: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H8103 [8DE]
Tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4918 [29JN]
Tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H670 [23FE]
———by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H670 [23FE]
U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division Modernization Act: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4892 [28JN]
Lists
Missouri Agri-Business Team One members, H1768 [20MR]
Missouri Agri-Business Team Two members, H1768 [20MR]
Motions
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4196 [28MY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H7000 [28SE], H8943 [22DE]
Remarks
Afghanistan: funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5391 [1JY]
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (H. Res. 1075), H1767, H1768 [20MR]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), Senate amendments, H5391 [1JY], H6064 [27JY]
Armed Forces: call for the President to overturn the policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member who has died by suicide, H3999 [27MY]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1255 [10MR]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), H6123
———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, H4056 [27MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5391 [1JY], H6064 [27JY]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (H. Res. 1385), H3778, H3779, H3780 [25MY]
———tribute to active duty members, H2770 [21AP]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 1516), H5754, H5755 [20JY]
Budget: provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. 1493), E1649
Committee on Armed Services (House): achieve deficit reduction by reducing waste, fraud, and abuse and promoting government reform and efficiency, E1649
Concordia, MO: tribute to Concordia High School baseball team, E1043
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8629, H8750 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), Senate amendment, H8944 [22DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3889, H3896, H3899, H3990, H3999, H4003, H4009, H4027, H4028, H4051, H4067, H4073, H4075, H4076 [27MY], H4194 [28MY], E1084
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), corrections in engrossment, H4200 [28MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), motion to recommit, H4197 [28MY]
———development of advanced, variable buoyancy, rigid-structure air vehicle with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability, E2234
———ensure full compliance with the Buy American Act, domestic preference in defense acquisition procurement, and U.S. labor standards, H2982 [28AP]
———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H4009 [27MY]
———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H4197 [28MY]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2954, H2956, H2960, H2968, H2969, H2982 [28AP]
———require report on impact of titanium on domestic industrial base, H2969 [28AP]
———review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, H4075 [27MY]
———tribute to military personnel taking part in Haiti relief effort, H336 [26JA]
Dept. of State: clarify procedures for Iraqi nationals applying for visas, H4067 [27MY]
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 (H.R. 5297), E1165
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), H2731
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), conference report, H5256
———reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S., E7
EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (H.R. 4572), E144
Financial institutions: awarding of bonuses to executives after receiving Government bailout funds, E7
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations, H8944
Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1066), H667, H668, H669 [23FE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1763 [20MR], E13
Holden, MO: anniversary of Elm Spring Baptist Church, E1184
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7832-H7834 [1DE], H8758 [17DE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H850 [25FE]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4843 [24JN]
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H4843 [24JN]
Lincoln University: tribute to men's and women's track and field teams, E680
Missouri Highway Patrol: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization) Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency Award recipient, E1806
NASA: designate as a National Security Interest and Asset, H4028 [27MY]
Nevada, MO: anniversary of American Legion Leon Ogier Post 2, E1485
Nuclear weapons: release of comprehensive nuclear posture review, E544
Point of order, H4196 [28MY]
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), E144
Sedalia, MO: anniversary of Patricia's Mexican Restaurant, E852
———tribute to Smith-Cotton High School drill team, E821
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (H. Res. 855), H2753 [21AP]
Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (H.R. 4887), H1763 [20MR]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, E1047
———provide incentives for small business job creation (H.R. 5486), E1165
Thomlinson, George: Warrensburg, MO, Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Spirit of Service award recipient, E742
Wellington, MO: tribute to Wellington-Napoleon High School boys' track and field team, E1175
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (H. Res. 1516), H5754, H5755 [20JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2576 [14AP], H2796 [21AP]
Tribute, H7834-H7839 [1DE], H8014, H8022 [2DE], H8069 [7DE], H8454 [15DE], H8751-H8759 [17DE], E2060 [2DE], E2071 [7DE]
Reports filed
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5136) (H. Rept. 111-491), H3706 [21MY], H3869 [26MY]
Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5013) (H. Rept. 111-465), H2876 [26AP]
Tributes
Bennett, Roy, H7001 [28SE]
Bramwell, Janice S., E755
Brillhart, Francis, E34
Chandler, Carrol H., E2060
Conaton, Erin C., E343
Debrick, Arnold, E2043
Furness, David J., E744
Hayes, Tom, E902
Hoskins, John, E164
Jackson, Randy, E685
Johnston, Harold J., E764
Jones, James L., E2134
Keathley, Jim, E32
Krause, William M., E936
Kruse, Charles E., E1413
Massey, Alan, E626
McClain, Joseph, E1706
McKeon, Representative, H8751 [17DE]
Miller, Michael, E1307
Murtha, John P., H807
Myers, Arthur J., E1277
Oliphant, Robert E., E2059
Podolefsky, Aaron, E681
Rand, Robin (Baba), E1840
Sanz, Paul O., E348
Shoults, Michael R., E895
Single, Eric N., E1830
Tucker, Avis Green, E2251
Whitcomb, R. Steven, E1377
Wilson, Roger A., Jr., E1384