TAYLOR, GENE (a Representative from Mississippi)
Amendments
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), H5646 [15JY]
Appointments
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
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]
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), H1104 [3MR]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3542 [18MY]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), H646 [22FE]
Armed Forces: allow active-duty members between the ages of 18 and 21 to purchase and consume beer and wine at certain locations on military installations (see H.R. 5958), H6404 (see H.R. 5958), H6456 [29JY]
———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for unremarried surviving spouses and dependents of retired members or veterans who died of service-connected or compensible disability (see H.R. 4403), H1441 [15MR]
———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), H3702 [20MY]
———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), H1358 [11MR]
———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]
———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), H423 [27JA]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 78), H1027 [2MR]
———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets (see H.R. 5008), H3124 [4MY]
———require Presidential and congressional budgets to disclose and display the net present value of future costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), H1517 [16MR]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H473 [2FE]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H194 [19JA]
Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. 1313), H3703 [20MY]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H1104 [3MR]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H5618 [14JY]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H7156 (see H. Res. 111), H7213 [28SE]
Conservation of energy: establish national energy and environmental building retrofit policies for both residential and commercial buildings (see H.R. 1778), H1028 [2MR]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3441 [12MY]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H4597 [16JN]
Dept. of Defense: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 5829), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H3014 [28AP]
———ensure patient choice in pharmacies by regulating pharmacy benefit managers and improving access to prescription drugs for certain individuals (see H.R. 4199), H266 [20JA]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H140 [13JA]
Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H2800 [21AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain Armed Forces members who have served 20 years on active duty to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 3577), H1440 [15MR]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H7397 [29SE]
Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 3377), H5985 [22JY]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
District of Columbia: 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), H1028 [2MR]
Europe: express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H1657 [18MR]
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H931 [25FE]
FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6628 [10AU]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H1358 [11MR]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H1324 [10MR]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2697 [20AP]
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: 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]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H1169 [4MR]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H603 [4FE]
Immigration: support credible and effective policies which welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), H326 [21JA]
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 Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H603 [4FE]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H1324 [10MR]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), 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), H2697 [20AP]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H140 [13JA] (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
———permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), H1170 [4MR]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H556 [3FE]
———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Res. 1313), H3703 [20MY]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6805 [16SE]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3275 [6MY]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H1324 [10MR]
National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. 6377), H7499 [16NO]
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]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2262 [23MR]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079, 1080), H609 [9FE]
OPM: establish a national health plan to offer Federal employee health benefit plans to individuals who are not Federal employees (see H.R. 3438), H1656 [18MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]
———repeal (see H.R. 4972), H6684 [14SE]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H6574 [30JY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H5984 [22JY]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
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]
Ships and vessels: authorize appropriations for construction of Navy vessels and for loan guarantees for commercial vessels (see H.R. 5035), H3441 [12MY]
———extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (see H.R. 5301), H3482 [13MY]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2506 [13AP]
Social Security: prevent fraudulent use of account numbers by allowing the sharing of Social Security data among U.S. agencies for identity theft prevention and immigration enforcement purposes (see H.R. 2472), H2504 [13AP]
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), H2937 [27AP]
Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]
Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H1518 [16MR]
———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H1596 [17MR]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1743 [19MR]
———exclude from gross income remediation payments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), H932 [25FE]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H4247 [8JN]
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), H4215 [28MY]
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), H6991 [23SE]
Treaties and agreements: review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see H.R. 3012), H834 [24FE]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 258), H2459 [25MR]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), H1324 [10MR]
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]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1170 [4MR]
———anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (see H. Res. 1005), H40 [12JA]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H4636 [17JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
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]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), H1168 [4MR]
Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft (see H.R. 6102), H6627 [10AU]
———improve the littoral combat ship program (see H.R. 6494), H8030 [2DE]
University of Southern Mississippi: anniversary (see H. Res. 1218), H2318 [24MR]
Motions
House of Representatives: adjournment, H8532 [16DE]
Remarks
Amtrak: eliminate subsidies for first class seats on long distance routes, H5955, H5956 [22JY]
Appropriations: legislative process, H5625 [15JY]
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, H4043, H4057 [27MY], E1011
Budget: deficit, H8532, H8568 [16DE]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1919
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8756 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3893, H4043, H4057 [27MY], E1011
———national missile defense system funding, H4043 [27MY]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8532, H8549 [16DE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8568 [16DE]
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), H5647 [15JY]
———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), consideration (H. Res. 1517), H5625 [15JY]
———prohibit insurance companies participating in the Write Your Own insurance program from excluding wind damage from coverage because flooding also caused damage, H5647 [15JY]
———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, H5625 [15JY]
———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), consideration (H. Res. 1549), H5955, H5956 [22JY]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1919
Insurance: further competition in the insurance industry (H.R. 1583), H1919
Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft (H.R. 6102), H6639 [14SE]
———improve the littoral combat ship program (H.R. 6494), H8359, H8361 [15DE]
Parliamentary inquiry, H8552 [16DE]
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8568 [16DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8532, H8549 [16DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8532, H8549, H8568 [16DE]
World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (H. Res. 1251), H6637 [14SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2576 [14AP], H7852 [1DE]
Tribute, H8361 [15DE]
Statements
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: by, H3893 [27MY]
Tributes
Evitts, Jennifer, E664
Kell, Roland, E662