SMITH, ADAM (a Representative from Washington)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3986 [27MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), H139 [13JA]
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]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H5819 [20JY]
Appropriations: require Congress to establish a searchable database on a public Internet site for congressional earmarks (see H.R. 5258), H3309 [11MY]
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]
———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4088), H327 [21JA]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H933 [25FE]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2844 [22AP]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———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]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———commend achievements in and commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security (see H. Res. 1106), H833 [24FE]
———lease portions of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum facility to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation to support operation of the museum (see H.R. 4034), H194 [19JA]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H1170 [4MR]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H5921 [21JY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3311 [11MY] (see H.R. 5566), H5712 [19JY]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a loan program to assist in locating information technology and manufacturing jobs in the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), H2695 [20AP]
Dept. of Defense: require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H141 [13JA]
Dept. of Education: 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: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1179), H5985 [22JY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2504 [13AP]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7500 [16NO]
Dept. of Justice: further the mission of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), H2458 [25MR]
———make recommendations to Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and minimum standards to better protect public and officer safety (see H.R. 4969), H2457 [25MR]
Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dissemination of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), H5546 [13JY]
———provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H7454 [15NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7156 (see H.R. 5549), H7213 [28SE]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H6764 [15SE]
———protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H3870 [26MY]
Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1140), H1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1155), H1323 [10MR]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
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), H1221 [9MR]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H4506 [15JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H2580 [14AP]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H2842 [22AP]
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), H5985 [22JY]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H4780 [23JN]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H647 [22FE]
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]
———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]
Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 5643), H5302 [30JN]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H7499 [16NO]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H2504 [13AP]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H7397 [29SE]
———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H1028 [2MR]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H603 [4FE]
Illinois: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 936), H1028 [2MR]
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), H7454 [15NO]
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]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H7499 [16NO]
———permit pass-through payment of costs for nurse anesthetist services in critical access hospitals notwithstanding the reclassification of such hospitals (see H.R. 3151), H4387 [10JN]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H3202 [5MY]
———provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 2204), H3441 [12MY]
Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), H6881 [22SE]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1221 [9MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2845 [22AP]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1701), H7395 [29SE]
National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), H3273 [6MY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H6764 [15SE]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6805 [16SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H4387 [10JN]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H473 [2FE]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H2460 [25MR]
Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): recognize as the leading cause of death and disability of children and young adults and endorse the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H. Con. Res. 198), H556 [3FE]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (see H.R. 6008), H6568 [30JY]
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]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H2215 [22MR]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
SBA: expand export promotion activities relative to small- and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. 5797), H6574 [30JY]
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H7156 (see H. Res. 1588), H7214 [28SE]
Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), H6989 [23SE]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 4316), H3542 [18MY]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1743 [19MR]
———exclude from personal holding company income dividends from foreign affiliates which are reinvested in the U.S. (see H.R. 5473), H5986 [22JY]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H6683 [14SE]
———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 5660), H5986 [22JY]
———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see H.R. 2542), H140 [13JA]
———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]
———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H3702 [20MY]
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]
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]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6684 [14SE]
Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. 1585), H7644 [29NO]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), H1324 [10MR]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H3870 [26MY]
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]
Women: recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H. Con. Res. 98), H2580 [14AP]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7615 [18NO]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1170 [4MR]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Year of the Father: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 285), H4386 [10JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish to review and identify inequitable Federal subsidies and make recommendations to Congress for termination, modification, or retention of such subsidies (see H.R. 5406), H3869 [26MY]
Program Reform Commission: establish to review and identify unnecessary Federal programs and make recommendations to Congress for termination, modification, or retention of such programs (see H.R. 5407), H3869 [26MY]
Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H2842 [22AP]
World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see H. Res. 1208), H2261 [23MR]
Remarks
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (H. Res. 1009), H224
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, H3988 [27MY], H8399 [15DE]
———grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members, H3987, H3988 [27MY]
———tribute to 5th Stryker Brigade, 2d Infantry Division, E1847
Auburn, WA: tribute to Auburn Little League baseball team, E1811
Bradway, Steve and Susan Hagel: Pierce County, WA, Medical Society Health Care Champions Community Impact Award recipients, E2078
Camp Patriot (organization): tribute, E2165
Celski, John R.: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E584
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8755 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3891, H3987, H3988, H4009 [27MY]
———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H4009 [27MY]
Ebert-Colella, Kim: Greater Tacoma, WA, Peace Prize recipient, E1509
Federal Way, WA: tribute to selection as host of 2012 U.S. Olympic diving trials, E1499
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H853 [25FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), Senate amendment, H7311
Johnson, Megan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Washington, E1859
Kinoshita, Lisa: Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Foundation of Art Award recipient, E1504
Native Americans: modify certain Indian land leases in Washington (State) (S. 2906), H8300
Nisqually Land Trust: Coastal Land Partnership Coastal America Spirit Award recipient, E1532
O'Brien, Cheryl: Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors Realtor of the Year Award recipient, E1526
Ohno, Apolo A.: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E584
Orlando, James: Washington State Association for Justice Judge of the Year Award recipient, E2118
Owen, Brad: Tacoma-Pierce County, WA, Chamber of Commerce George Francis Train International Business Commemorative Award recipient, E1523
Parikh, Neel: American Library Association Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children recipient, E1528
Rebuilding Together South Sound (organization): tribute, E611
Santos, Sharon T.: Credit Union National Association Desjardin Financial Literacy Award recipient, E372
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8399 [15DE]
Seattle Sounders (soccer team): tribute, E2065
Seattle Storm (basketball team): tribute, E1846
Tacoma, WA: Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E2067
———Northwest Physicians Network recipient of Pierce County Health Care Champions Business Award, E1521
Torem, Adam: Tacoma-Pierce County, WA, Chamber of Commerce Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1517
Votes: correction, H7275
———position on missed, H2767
World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (H. Res. 1208), H2918 [27AP]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2576 [14AP], H2796 [21AP], H8027 [2DE]
Tributes
Carley, Steven M., E1863
Mundell, Walter K., Jr. (Kent), E52
Niehaus, Dave, E2027
Skelton, Representative, H8014 [2DE], H8755 [17DE]
Wright, Ardill, Jr., E1534
Zubitis, Elizabeth, E2025