STEARNS, CLIFF (a Representative from Florida)
Addresses
Polish Constitution Day: Jerzy Buzek, European Parliament, E737
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2697 [20AP]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
———make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, 5541), H6164 [27JY]
Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H1441 [15MR]
———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq and support members serving in harm's way (see H. Res. 988), H1441 [15MR]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6574 [30JY]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H473 [2FE]
Budget: limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H4331 [9JN]
———reform Federal procedures, impose spending and deficit limits, and provide a sustainable fiscal future (see H.R. 3964), H1518 [16MR]
Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1990), H2319 [24MR]
Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), H6803 [16SE]
Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 201), H1397 [12MR]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3658 [19MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H5546 [13JY]
———review uptake and utilization of diabetes screening benefits and establish an outreach program with respect to such benefits (see H.R. 6012), H6990 [23SE]
Dept. of the Interior: reform the Minerals Management Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), H5504 [1JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see H.R. 2547), H6763 [15SE]
Diseases: establish research advisory committee and provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5354), H6990 [23SE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H6573 [30JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
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]
———prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 3924), H3311 [11MY]
———provide for voluntary incentive auction revenue sharing (see H.R. 5947), H6403 (see H.R. 5947), H6455 [29JY]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6881 [22SE]
Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), H4779 [23JN]
Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (see H.R. 5446), H4022 (see H.R. 5446), H4083 [27MY]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———recognize orthopedic industry for innovation in providing devices that relieve pain of, and restore mobility to, members of Armed Forces, veterans, and patients from all walks of life (see H. Res. 577), H603 [4FE]
House Rules: require House officers and employees to take annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. Res. 1772), H8598 [16DE]
Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 3308), H5712 [19JY]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2845 [22AP]
Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 5655), H5677 [15JY]
Medicare/Medicaid: provide for treatment of certain electronic health records as certified EHR technology for purposes of health information technology payment incentives (see H.R. 6005), H6568 [30JY]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H194 [19JA]
Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), H6405 (see H. Res. 1571), H6457 [29JY]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3203 [5MY]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H1817 [20MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H7548 [17NO]
———repeal (see H.R. 4903), H3745 [24MY]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H3441 [12MY]
Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3823 [25MY]
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), H5547 [13JY]
Senior citizens: improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 1021), H3483 [13MY]
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), H7615 [18NO]
Taxation: prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H6406 (see H.R. 4746), H6458 [29JY]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5095), H6764 [15SE]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H2643 [15AP]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H327 [21JA]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6574 [30JY]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 5647), H5504 [1JY]
Year of the Lung: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1122), H1029 [2MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the decennial census to include an inquiry on an individual's status as a veteran, spouse of a veteran, or dependent of a veteran (see H.R. 5517), H4386 [10JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (see H.R. 5996), H6568 [30JY]
———provide for certain requirements relative to immunization of veterans (see H.R. 5516), H4386 [10JN]
FCC: prohibit from regulating information services or Internet access services absent a market failure (see H.R. 5257), H3309 [11MY]
Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a preliminary report on current U.S. financial and economic crisis (see H.R. 4454), H139 [13JA]
National Postdoc Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 1545), H5819 [20JY]
Taxation: exclude executive branch officers and employees from nonrecognition rules relative to the sale of property to comply with conflict-of-interest requirements (see H.R. 5639), H4974 (see H.R. 5639), H5203 [29JN]
Letters
Paul McCartney recipient of Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Gene Jewett, E1241
Remarks
Afghanistan: assessment of efforts to develop an air force, E90
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1282 [10MR]
———extend certain enhanced mortgage and mortgage foreclosure protections (H.R. 3976), H2184 [22MR]
Bernanke, Ben S.: nomination to be Federal Reserve Board Chair, H334 [26JA]
Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (H.J. Res. 80), H2182, H2183, H2184 [22MR]
Budget: deficit, H3747 [25MY], E553
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1858 [21MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3765 [25MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 243), H2530, H2531 [14AP]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3218 [6MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: economic effects of Troubled Asset Relief Program, H8036 [7DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include on the departmental Internet site a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet site and other employment sites and publicize such sites (H.R. 3685), H7017 [28SE]
———make certain improvements to comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans (H.R. 4810), H2179 [22MR]
———provide for certain requirements relative to immunization of veterans (H.R. 5516), E1072
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (H.R. 3101), H6004, H6006 [26JY]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 4851), H1550 [17MR]
Economy: importance of job creation, H5723 [20JY]
———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, H5925 [22JY]
Exactech, Inc.: anniversary, E1814
FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (H.R. 6533), H8621, H8622 [17DE]
———prohibit from regulating information services or Internet access services absent a market failure (H.R. 5257), H3279 [11MY]
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.: SEC investigation of alleged fraudulent activities relative to sale of financial product tied to subprime mortgages, H2647 [20AP]
Greece: public debt crisis, H3282 [11MY]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1399 [15MR], H1467 [16MR], H1766 [20MR], H1858 [21MR], H2217 [23MR], H2880 [27AP]
———use of budget reconciliation process to revise health care reform legislation, H1399 [15MR]
House of Representatives: consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1399 [15MR], H1467 [16MR]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (H.R. 4360), H2182, H2183 [22MR]
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H1550 [17MR]
———reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), H2217 [23MR]
National Guard: provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time service (H.R. 1879), H2181 [22MR]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), H6396 [29JY]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H5723 [20JY]
———evaluation of economic policies, H5733 [20JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: disapprove rule imposing mandates on current health plans in order to retain grandfathered status, H7456 [16NO]
———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (H.R. 4894), H1766 [20MR], H2180 [22MR]
Polish Constitution Day: observance, E737
Satellite Home Viewer Act: extend, H1550 [17MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations, H7456 [16NO]
Social Security: disregard, for purposes of eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (S. 1674), H6894 [23SE]
Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (H.R. 4887), H1766 [20MR], H2180 [22MR]
———rates, E563
Telecommunications: require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (H.R. 3125), H2526 [14AP]
Telephones: prohibit deceptive altering or disguising of caller identification on outbound telephone calls (H.R. 1258), H2523, H2524 [14AP]
———prohibit deceptive altering or disguising of caller identification on outbound telephone calls (S. 30), H8378, H8380 [15DE]
Unemployment: rates, H5723 [20JY]
Veterans: establish a pilot program to encourage employment of veterans in energy-related positions (H.R. 4592), H2187, H2188 [22MR]
———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4667), H2185 [22MR]
Votes: position on missed, H3406 [12MY], H8820
Water: reduce lead in drinking water (S. 3874), H8617, H8618, H8619 [17DE]
Tributes
Austin, Gloria, E1758
Cavicke, David L., E2232
Markey, Representative Edward J., H2528 [14AP]
Skiles, Wes, E1694
Steinbrenner, George M., H5551 [14JY]