TANNER, JOHN S. (a Representative from Tennessee)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, H2818 [22AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H2937 [27AP]
Armed Forces: recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H4780 [23JN]
Boise State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1042), H2261 [23MR]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2460 [25MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 78), H1027 [2MR]
———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———establish procedures for expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. 4921), H2318 [24MR]
———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), H6404 (see H.R. 5954), H6455 [29JY]
———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 5454), H5819 [20JY]
———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets (see H.R. 5008), H2503 [13AP]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
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]
Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and health care providers to donate prescription medications to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), H6805 [16SE]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): analyze each tax expenditure identified in annual tax expenditure report for equity, efficiency, and ease of administration (see H.R. 5291), H3440 [12MY]
Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), H3657 [19MY]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H755 [23FE]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H6991 [23SE]
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]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3703 [20MY]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H753 [23FE]
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]
Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. War Bonds to aid in funding operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 4385), H41 [12JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H1324 [10MR]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H649 [22FE]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
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]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1890 (see H.J. Res. 76), H2173 [21MR]
Federal aid programs: create a means to review and abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (see H.R. 5568), H4676 [22JN]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see H.R. 2546), H472 [2FE]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H3871 [26MY]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayer's dollars (see H.R. 5363), H3702 [20MY]
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]
Haiti: provide customs support services (see H.R. 5160), H3124 [4MY]
House Rules: require a three-fifths majority to designate spending as emergency spending, except spending for the Dept. of Defense (see H. Res. 1195), H4678 [22JN]
Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), H1221 [9MR]
Immigration: provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real property used or intended to be used for alien smuggling (see H.R. 5769), H6043 [26JY]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H2579 [14AP]
International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1308), H3078 [29AP]
Iran: enhance ability of Iranians to access the Internet and communications services (see H.R. 4301), H934 [25FE]
———enhance sanctions by imposing certain travel restrictions and prohibiting certain procurement contracts, and authorize humanitarian and people-to-people assistance (see H.R. 4303), H1744 [19MR]
———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4647), H1028 [2MR]
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), H8520 [15DE]
———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]
———establish a U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region (see H. Res. 873), H3312 [11MY]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8031 [2DE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]
Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see H. Res. 1382), H3745 [24MY]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4636 [17JN]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6882 [22SE]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H6881 [22SE]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H7549 [17NO]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Teach Ag Day: support goals and purposes (see H. Res. 886), H972 [26FE]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H2936 [27AP]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE]
Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 267), H388 [26JA]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H2460 [25MR]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1105 [3MR]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H5547 [13JY]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H6164 [27JY]
———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]
Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 1111), H972 [26FE]
Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of establishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), H6572 [30JY]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3658 [19MY]
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), H3272 [6MY]
Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H4678 [22JN]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 1557), H2579 [14AP]
Social Security: prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), H6042 [26JY]
Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (see H. Res. 1337), H3273 [6MY]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H6043 [26JY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H6043 [26JY]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3484 [13MY]
Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (see H.R. 5307), H4597 [16JN]
Taxation: allow a credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H2697 [20AP]
———allow an individual to designate $3 on their income tax return to be used to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 5497), H4975 (see H.R. 5497), H5204 [29JN]
———allow specified energy property grants to real estate investment trusts without regard to the ratable share income limitations (see H.R. 4256), H1221 [9MR]
———limit penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions based on resulting tax benefits and require a report on tax shelter penalties and other enforcement actions (see H.R. 4068), H1441 [15MR]
———provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 1596), H3745 [24MY]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (see H.R. 4994), H2502 [13AP]
———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]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 5081), H5986 [22JY]
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), H3079 [29AP]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H4873 [24JN]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6164 [27JY]
U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), H7454 [15NO]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
Ukraine: support continued political and economic development (see H. Res. 981), H41 [12JA]
University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1041), H2261 [23MR]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain attorney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee withholding procedures under Social Security (see H.R. 4532), H422 [27JA]
States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 4918), H2261 [23MR]
Letters
Social Security Disability Applicants' Access to Professional Representation Act: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H483 [3FE]
———Nancy G. Shor, National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, H484 [3FE]
———Scot E. Whitaker, National Association of Disability Representatives, H484 [3FE]
U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act: Augustine D. Tantillo, American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, H5849 [21JY]
———Jay Timmons, National Association of Manufacturers, H5848 [21JY]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H5848 [21JY]
———Sarah F. Pierce, National Council of Textile Organizations, H5848 [21JY]
Remarks
Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (H. Res. 1661), H7055, H7056 [28SE]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1263 [10MR]
Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (H.R. 6411), H7723, H7724 [30NO]
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H590 [4FE]
———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), Senate amendment, H590 [4FE]
Chile: express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties (H. Res. 1662), H7057 [28SE]
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 (H. Res. 1631), H7048, H7049 [28SE]
Foreign trade: amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 4380), H5847 [21JY]
———extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs and amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 6517), H8450 [15DE]
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (H. Res. 528), H7726 [30NO]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, E2197
———impact of partisanship, H1687 [19MR]
———report on bipartisan delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting, E1513
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (H. Res. 1735), H7722 [30NO]
Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain attorney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee withholding procedures under Social Security (H.R. 4532), H482, H483, H484 [3FE], E103
NATO: tribute to NATO School (H. Res. 527), H7724, H7725 [30NO]
Political ethics: allegations of trading vote on health care reform legislation for appointment to be U.S. Ambassador to NATO, H1687 [19MR]
Rangel, Representative: censure (H. Res. 1737), H7895 [2DE]
Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of establishing legislation (H. Res. 1595), H6696 [15SE]
Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (H. Res. 1337), H3337 [12MY]
SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (H.R. 6200), H7063, H7064 [28SE]
Staff: tribute, E2057
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (H. Res. 1588), H7052, H7054 [28SE]
Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (H.R. 5307), H6898 [23SE]
Tennessee: tribute to Jackson-Madison DAR chapter, E535
Ukraine: support continued political and economic development (H. Res. 981), H49 [13JA]
Union City, TN: tribute to Union City High School football team, E153
Remarks in House relative to
Political ethics: allegations of trading vote on health care reform legislation for appointment to be U.S. Ambassador to NATO, H1681 [19MR]
Tributes
Becker, Kathy, E2045
Majors, Johnny, E946
Taylor, John, E860