TOWNS, EDOLPHUS (a Representative from New York)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H4300 [9JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 6045), H6570 [30JY]
———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H3274 [6MY]
Africa: acknowledge significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance (see H. Con. Res. 128), H2460 [25MR]
———commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]
———provide assistance to expand, improve, support, and promote higher education in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 4392), H194 [19JA]
African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. 1085), H647 [22FE]
———recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), H834 [24FE]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2845 [22AP]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7500 [16NO]
Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), H6405 (see H. Res. 1582), H6457 [29JY]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5503 [1JY]
———provide certified trainers of service animals access to the same public transportation and public accommodations afforded disabled persons with service animals (see H.R. 4378), H388 [26JA]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H7397 [29SE]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
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]
———honor service and sacrifice of Latino members (see H. Res. 1651), H6989 [23SE]
———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), H2642 [15AP]
———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Senate) hearing and testimony on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy as an important step in permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), H647 [22FE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Army: tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H3312 [11MY]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5504 [1JY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal building, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees and first responders, and reject expressions of sympathy for those who attack public servants (see H. Res. 1127), H1027 [2MR]
Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 5043), H3311 [11MY]
Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), H4872 [24JN]
Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organization): recognize contributions to community health and fight against racial health disparities (see H. Res. 1591), H6572 [30JY]
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. 1428), H4330 [9JN]
Bureau of the Census: provide for a 5-year term of office for the Director of the Census and provide for authority and duties of the Director and Deputy Director of the Census (see H.R. 4945), H2456 [25MR]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3659 [19MY]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H473 [2FE]
Census: clarify instances in which the term ``census'' may appear on mailable matter (see H.R. 5148), H2936 [27AP]
———protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail practices (see H.R. 4621), H609 [9FE]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), H6164 [27JY]
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]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H332 [22JA]
Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see H. Res. 1414), H4215 [28MY]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H5504 [1JY]
Civil War—U.S.: mint coins to recognize and commemorate the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg, and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H.R. 3712), H387 [26JA]
Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of university and college immigrant assistance programs (see H. Res. 1398), H4216 [28MY]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H2696 [20AP]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H4507 [15JN]
Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), H8786 [17DE]
———provide for deferred sentencing and the possibility of dismissal for drug offenders (see H.R. 6059), H6570 [30JY]
Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 3421), H1221 [9MR]
———require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. 4538), H422 [27JA]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3658 [19MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H4975 (see H.R. 4645), H5204 [29JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H4877 [25JN]
Dept. of Commerce: study and report on access by blind consumers to certain electronic devices, establish minimum nonvisual access standards for such devices, and establish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of Education: make grants to promote the education of pregnant and parenting students (see H.R. 5894), H7156 (see H.R. 5894), H7213 [28SE]
———provide grants to support professional development and extracurricular activities to improve international education and foreign language in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3359), H4387 [10JN]
Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H1744 [19MR]
———improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3212), H1324 [10MR]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H6804 [16SE]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7500 [16NO]
Dept. of Justice: provide State and local government incentives under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain services to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. 6214), H7855 [1DE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study on suitability and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 6199), H8030 [2DE]
———conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see H.R. 4491), H326 [21JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure (see H.R. 5510), H8520 [15DE]
———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H1028 [2MR]
———improve collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees (see H.R. 949), H8990 [22DE]
———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 5543), H8990 [22DE]
———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H4330 [9JN]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H5617 [14JY]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 1410), H7548 [17NO]
Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7758 [30NO]
Diseases: address the lack of adequate housing as a barrier to effective HIV prevention, treatment, and care, and commit to providing adequate funding for developing housing as a response to the AIDS pandemic (see H. Con. Res. 137), H2643 [15AP]
———authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 4404), H40 [12JA]
———commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1155), H1359 [11MR]
———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 1230), H5546 [13JY]
———support raising awareness and educating the public about Alper's disease (see H. Res. 1700), H7395 [29SE]
———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H5676 [15JY]
District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H3124 [4MY]
Education: ensure schools have physical education programs that meet minimum requirements for physical education (see H.R. 4557), H1221 [9MR]
———provide funds for Pell Grants (see H.R. 5055), H2640 [15AP]
———recognize achievements of high school graduating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies in post-secondary institutions, and support community engagement (see H. Res. 1443), H4506 [15JN]
Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 4812), H2261 [23MR]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]
Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), H8263 [8DE]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H6406 (see H.R. 4116), H6458 [29JY]
FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal (see H.R. 5020), H2578 [14AP]
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), H6567 [30JY]
Federal employees: express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2319 [24MR]
———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (see H.R. 1722), H2877 [26AP]
———provide authority to compensate Federal employees for the 2-day period in which authority to make expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund lapsed (see H.R. 4786), H1219 [9MR]
Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish an interim Inspector General (see H.R. 4450), H139 [13JA]
Firearms: restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), H6628 [10AU]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H1595 [17MR]
Foreign aid: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (see H.R. 3077), H5617 [14JY]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H4873 [24JN]
Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), H4676 [22JN]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H2697 [20AP]
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: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 6021), H6569 [30JY]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]
———provide customs support services (see H.R. 5160), H3124 [4MY]
Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]
Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure (see H.R. 5820), H7454 [15NO]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H6628 [10AU]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: tribute (see H. Res. 1362), H3541 [18MY]
Immigration: eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), H7499 [16NO]
———improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (see H.R. 2414), H2579 [14AP]
———reform detention procedures (see H.R. 1215), H3123 [4MY]
———temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), H606 [5FE]
Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA continuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise available through an employment-based health plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), H4678 [22JN]
Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H4678 [22JN]
———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4780 [23JN]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2503 [13AP]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2845 [22AP]
Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6076), H6571 [30JY]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4023 (see H.J. Res. 86), H4085 [27MY]
Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. Res. 1370), H4216 [28MY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (see H. Res. 1102), H755 [23FE]
Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H3274 [6MY]
Medicare: increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 2578), H472 [2FE]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1359 [11MR]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H5676 [15JY]
Medicare/Medicaid: provide supplemental payments to nursing facilities serving beneficiaries and ensure adequate payment levels for services (see H.R. 5457), H4387 [10JN]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H3745 [24MY]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H3080 [29AP]
Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), H6805 [16SE]
Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (see H.R. 4036), H472 [2FE]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1104 [3MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), H423 [27JA]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H388 [26JA]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1104), H1104 [3MR]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4975 (see H. Con. Res. 290), H5204 [29JN]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H6763 [15SE]
National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3745 [24MY]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H267 [20JA]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H6764 [15SE]
National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 1667), H7154 (see H. Res. 1667), H7212 [28SE]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. 1291), H3275 [6MY]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7156 (see H. Res. 1600), H7214 [28SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H3015 [28AP]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 1645), H7156 (see H. Res. 1645), H7214 [28SE]
National STD Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1250), H2579 [14AP]
National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. Res. 1598), H7156 (see H. Res. 1598), H7214 [28SE]
NATO: tribute to NATO School (see H. Res. 527), H5304 [30JN]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5677 [15JY]
New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. Res. 1320), H3123 [4MY]
News media: promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, research impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish a National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see H.R. 4925), H3542 [18MY]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7499 [16NO]
North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1361), H3543 [18MY]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H2261 [23MR]
Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a national and regional ocean governance structure (see H.R. 21), H7396 [29SE]
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: create a charter for Federal Financial Services and Credit Companies (see H.R. 5942), H8264 [8DE]
OMB: establish and maintain a single website accessible to the public that allows the public to obtain electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports (see H.R. 6026), H6569 [30JY]
Pakistan: grant temporary protected status to certain nationals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), H8264 [8DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest (see H.R. 4522), H386 [26JA]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H4779 [23JN]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H1104 [3MR]
Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1925), H2799 [21AP]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2578 [14AP]
Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 1111), H972 [26FE]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: authorize the use of grant funds for gang prevention (see H.R. 1589), H6990 [23SE]
———include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H6990 [23SE]
Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), H5819 [20JY]
School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1091), H972 [26FE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
———require educational agencies participating in certain school lunch and child nutrition programs to require students to receive a certain amount of nutrition education per year (see H.R. 4958), H2457 [25MR]
Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H602 [4FE]
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), H6685 [14SE]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3124 [4MY]
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 companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H2579 [14AP]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H3702 [20MY]
———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H2696 [20AP]
———make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 891), H7855 [1DE]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H833 [24FE]
———provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power (see H.R. 4149), H388 [26JA]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H472 [2FE]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H7454 [15NO]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H3441 [12MY]
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), H833 [24FE]
Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H1169 [4MR]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: honor sacrifice of Stephen T. Johns, acknowledge relationship between African Americans and Jewish Americans, and encourage cooperation to combat hate-related violence (see H. Con. Res. 154), H194 [19JA]
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), H7394 [29SE]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H3311 [11MY]
———express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see H.R. 3335), H2504 [13AP]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: increase financial industry transparency (see H.R. 6038), H6569 [30JY]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 5006), H2503 [13AP]
World Glaucoma Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 246), H1103 [3MR]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3745 [24MY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Young, Charles: provide for posthumous promotion to brigadier general in the Army (see H.R. 5308), H3483 [13MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H4974 (see H.R. 2000), H5203 [29JN]
Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: designate (see H.R. 4665), H754 [23FE]
Zamora y Diaz, Pedro P.: tribute (see H. Res. 308), H4507 [15JN]
Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971), H6456 [29JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Aviation: impose limitations on airline practices relative to the expiration of tickets for air transportation (see H.R. 5930), H6403 (see H.R. 5930), H6454 [29JY]
Civil Rights Act: prohibit discrimination in public accommodations and public facilities on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 4828), H1357 [11MR]
Dept. of Labor: provide grants to the National Urban League for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 5708), H5502 [1JY]
Diseases: reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), H7394 [29SE]
Drugs: provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), H5617 [14JY]
Fair Housing Act: prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 4828), H1357 [11MR]
Federal agencies and departments: provide authority for Inspectors General to subpoena attendance and testimony of witnesses (see H.R. 5815), H5983 [22JY]
GSA: require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all telecommunication services under Networx contracts (see H.R. 6267), H7389 [29SE]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H6567 [30JY]
Law enforcement officers: express that videotaping or photographing of police engaged in potentially abusive activity in a public place should not be prosecuted in State or Federal courts (see H. Con. Res. 298), H5675 [15JY]
National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), H139 [13JA]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H140 [13JA]
Public buildings: provide for restroom gender parity in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), H1595 [17MR]
Real estate: reduce fraud and abusive practices in the origination of residential mortgages by establishing a clearinghouse of mortgage application information (see H.R. 5941), H6403 (see H.R. 5941), H6455 [29JY]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal section relative to protecting confidentiality of materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 6086), H6626 [10AU]
Letters
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: by, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H495 [3FE]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: by, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E1084 [14JN]
Home Star Energy Retrofit Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H3217 [6MY]
Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act: by, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H2955 [28AP]
Increase transparency and accountability of Federal advisory committees: by, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6019 [26JY]
Tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team: by, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7035 [28SE]
U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division Modernization Act: by, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4892 [28JN]
Remarks
Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Boys and Girls High School boys' basketball team, H2924 [27AP]
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (H. Res. 1428), H7460
Budget: provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. 1493), E1625
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1906
Bureau of the Census: provide for a 5-year term of office for the Director of the Census and provide for authority and duties of the Director and Deputy Director of the Census (S. 3167), H8317
Census: clarify instances in which the term ``census'' may appear on mailable matter (H.R. 5148), H2947, H2948 [28AP]
———protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail practices (H.R. 4621), H2947 [28AP]
Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 729), E1980
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): achieve deficit reduction by reducing waste, fraud, and abuse and promoting government reform and efficiency, E1625
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8239
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4000
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), H6262 [28JY]
Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (S. 841), H8412 [15DE]
Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community, E396
Economy: importance of job creation, H3842 [26MY], E1074
Executive Office of the President: establish the National Office for Cyberspace, H4000
Federal agencies and departments: require review of Government programs for purposes of assessing their performance and improving their operations, and establish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. 2142), H4558 [16JN]
———require review of Government programs for purposes of assessing their performance and improving their operations, and establish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. 2142), Senate amendment, H8861
Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 372), H8973
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (H. Res. 1187), H3287, H3288 [11MY]
———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), H5581 [14JY]
———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), Senate amendment, H7565 [18NO]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H539 [3FE]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (H. Res. 1328), H3286, H3287 [11MY]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1470 [16MR], H1906
Henderson, Najee J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1925
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1980
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (H. Res. 1357), H4550, H4551 [16JN]
Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (H. Res. 1271), H2661 [20AP]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8239
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (H.R. 3393), H2942, H2945, H2946, H2947 [28AP]
Iraq: ensure safety of Camp Ashraf residents, E996
James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner Federal Building, Jackson, MS: designate (H.R. 3562), H2237 [23MR]
Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (H.R. 4495), H431, H432 [2FE]
Johnson, Jimmie: tribute (H. Res. 957), H432, H433 [2FE]
Law enforcement officers: express that videotaping or photographing of police engaged in potentially abusive activity in a public place should not be prosecuted in State or Federal courts (H. Con. Res. 298), E1387
Medgar Evers College: anniversary, E1886
Medicaid: anniversary, E1511
Medicare: anniversary, E1511
National Association of Social Workers: anniversary of Academy of Certified Social Workers credential, E269
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1033), H2922 [27AP]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (H. Res. 1104), H2666 [20AP]
National Diabetes Month: observance, E1998
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (H. Res. 1294), H3283, H3284 [11MY]
National Hospice Awareness Month: observance, E2015
National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 227), H688 [23FE]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 268), H3284, H3285 [11MY]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), E1505
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1014), H433, H434 [2FE], E27
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: cooperate with GAO inquiries that are initiated by congressional intelligence committees, H4035
OMB: issue guidance on the use of peer-to-peer file sharing software to prohibit the personal use of such software by Federal employees (H.R. 4098), H2237, H2238, H2239 [23MR]
OPM: authority to provide oversight and set premiums of multi-State health insurance plans, H1906
Public documents: enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly (H.R. 946), H1540 [17MR]
———require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies and require certification and reports relating to Presidential records (H.R. 1387), H1542 [17MR]
Raleigh, NC: anniversary of Christian Faith Baptist Church, E1883
Red Cross Month: observance, E347
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1849
Truck King International (business): Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E268
Turkey: observance of Republic Day, E1999
Unemployment: rates, H6262 [28JY]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal section relative to protecting confidentiality of materials submitted to the SEC (H.R. 6086), H6954 [23SE]
———repeal section relative to protecting confidentiality of materials submitted to the SEC (S. 3717), H6954 [23SE]
World AIDS Day: observance, E2029
Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: designate (H.R. 5051), H3282, H3283 [11MY]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H2638 [15AP]
Special order: granted, H2933 [27AP], H3868 [26MY], H4383 [10JN], H4869 [24JN], H6280 [28JY]
Reports filed
All-American Flag Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. 111-586), H6680 [14SE]
Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111-400), H332 [22JA]
Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1387) (H. Rept. 111-406), H421 [27JA]
Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. 2868) (H. Rept. 111-587), H6680 [14SE]
Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2142) (H. Rept. 111-504), H4423 [14JN]
Inspector General Authority Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5815) (H. Rept. 111-623), H6988 [23SE]
Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) (H. Rept. 111-588), H6680 [14SE]
Plain Writing Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 946) (H. Rept. 111-432), H1357 [11MR]
Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) (H. Rept. 111-431), H1357 [11MR]
Telework Improvements Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1722) (H. Rept. 111-474), H3122 [4MY]
Tributes
Ackie, Elisha, E2089
Ajayi, Josephine Monilola, E429
Aremu, Aduke, E429
Arshed, Kahleeq, E1695
Banks, Ronald, E1894
Barnett, Alvin, E1118
Bentley, Marvin J., E1120
Benton, Ephraim, E1891
Bond, Kevin S., E1899
Bradley, Nathan, E1142
Brawley, David K., E1982
Bridges, Ronald J., E1117
Brown, Sharlene, E2074
Cannady, Joyce M., E2047
Carlisle-Smith, Ellen, E430
Cerat, Marie Lily, E430
Clark, Mary E.W., E1143
Clovie, Caron M. Martin, E431
Collier, Beverly, E431
Cooper, Frankee, E2070
Dawkins, Aylan, E431
Dickerson, Donna R., E2068
Evans-Tranumn, Sheila, E346
Foster, Ann-Marie K. Goddard, E2046
Freeman, Theresa, E431
Gayle, Davis, Jr., E1145
Gettelfinger, Ronald A., H4741 [23JN]
Glover, Barbara Biggs, E429
Granberry, Sallye, E2069
Gulrajani, Ramesh S., E970
Hawkins, Virginia, E1888
Haynes, Michael N., E1
Height, Dorothy I., H2691
Holland, Julia Fenner, E2042
James, Johnnie W.B., E179
Jenkins, Vernart, E1147
Jones, Earl, Sr., E1188
Joseph, Martin, E1692
Jusino, William C., E1119
Keaton, James (Buddy), H5520 [13JY]
Keller, Michael, E513
Keys, Doris Turner, E1083
Kiluvia, Moddy H., E2041
Kleinrock, Susan N., E2037
Knight, Clarence, H3282 [11MY]
Lemos, Martha L., E2
Malcolm-Allen, Fay E., E1328
McIntosh, Shirley, E436
McKoy, Jeffrey A., E1143
McQuillan, Eva Smith, E1123
Mealy, Darlene, E1897
Merritt, Herman, E1717
Mills, Demetrice, E1893
Morris, Walter J., E2040
Mosley, Walter T., III, E1880
Narine, Jacqueline V., E1145
Newman, Tyne L., E444
Oliver, Shirley M., E2076
Parham, Gina, E2043
Perry, Sharonnie M., E2075
Phillips, Derek, E2067
Pryor, Divine, E1693
Rattray, Katya, E443
Rich, Wendy, E437
Rivers, Iasha A., E1691
Rodriquez, Maritza, E2073
Salinas, Julio, E1141
Sias, Amote, E442
Smith, Ranson and Lula, E1923
Sterlin, Marguerite, E1305
Stewart-Betegon, Sheila, E1142
Suwannapreecha, Somsri, E435
Taylor, Mark V.C., E1146
Thornhill, J. Cameron, E1032
Trapp, Adele V., E2081
Velazquez, Jasmine D., E2072
Whitaker, William, E1116
White, Donna E. Anderson, E2044
Wilkinson-Welters, Beatrice, E1475
Williams, Gloria, E440
Williams, Mamie, E438
Wilson-Smith, Carol, E441
Wiltshire, Wayne, E1854
Young, Annette, E1471
Zapata, Jose A., E1144