TSONGAS, NIKI (a Representative from Massachusetts)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H4780 [23JN]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H7499 [16NO]
Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1326), H7453 [15NO]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), H5819 [20JY]
———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), H5711 [19JY]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2505 [13AP]
———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), H6764 [15SE]
Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5504 [1JY]
Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve applications to operate new demonstration programs, renew existing programs, and enhance program flexibility (see H.R. 6354), H7393 [29SE]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H5712 [19JY]
Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transaction by Members and employees (see H.R. 682), H6042 [26JY]
Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H3870 [26MY]
———require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. 4538), H4636 [17JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3745 [24MY]
Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 1526), H4247 [8JN]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H6804 [16SE]
———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H1324 [10MR]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H6683 [14SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H603 [4FE]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7615 [18NO]
Dept. of Labor: make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes to create employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents in distressed communities (see H.R. 4268), H2800 [21AP]
Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H7454 [15NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see H.R. 4682), H1744 [19MR]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift within selected communities by providing safe and convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine travel (see H.R. 4722), H4638 [21JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7396 [29SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7397 [29SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7397 [29SE]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H5819 [20JY]
Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 3656), H5819 [20JY]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H7396 [29SE]
———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H7644 [29NO]
District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H5617 [14JY]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
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), H5819 [20JY]
Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H5712 [19JY]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 4806), H7644 [29NO]
FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H1441 [15MR]
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]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H5503 [1JY]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H7454 [15NO]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H7549 [17NO]
———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Haiti: 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]
———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]
Iraq: 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), H1028 [2MR]
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]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7454 [15NO]
Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, U.S. Marine Corps Post Office Building, Jamaica Plain, MA: designate (see H.R. 5877), H6284 [28JY]
Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6990 [23SE]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H8030 [2DE]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H4636 [17JN]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H2799 [21AP]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
———permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1818 [20MR]
———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), H3014 [28AP]
Michael C. Rothberg Post Office, Sharon, MA: designate (see H.R. 5099), H2798 [21AP]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1441 [15MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1507), H6805 [16SE]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1701), H7395 [29SE]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H7549 [17NO]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H7644 [29NO]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1259), H2641 [15AP]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1596 [17MR]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2262 [23MR]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H4597 [16JN]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
Pakistan: ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (see H. Res. 764), H8520 [15DE]
Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 259), H7454 [15NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Peace Corps: provide continued funding and increase readjustment allowance for returning volunteers (see H.R. 1066), H5617 [14JY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H4247 [8JN]
Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 1523), H648 [22FE]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2937 [27AP]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H4425 [14JN]
Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial security, quality and affordable health care, protection from abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation (see H. Res. 1342), H3273 [6MY]
Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building, Fall River, MA: designate (see H.R. 5758), H5675 [15JY]
Small business: clarify regulations relative to misrepresentation through the use of pass-through business (see H.R. 4420), H6284 [28JY]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H5986 [22JY]
Small Business Act: amend relative to awarding contract opportunities to qualified HUBZone small business concerns (see H.R. 3729), H6164 [27JY]
Social Security: increase benefits for one month in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3536), H6573 [30JY]
———oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7500 [16NO]
State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see H.R. 5302), H3482 [13MY]
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]
Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), H3703 [20MY]
Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), H6989 [23SE]
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 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), H5676 [15JY]
———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1126), H194 [19JA]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1818 [20MR]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7397 [29SE]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H194 [19JA]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H1518 [16MR]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
Telephones: require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (see H.R. 3993), H3278 [7MY]
Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H5503 [1JY]
U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (see H. Res. 747), H328 [21JA]
Uganda: 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), H1104 [3MR]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H5503 [1JY]
———improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H7397 [29SE]
———tribute (see H. Res. 1622), H6763 [15SE]
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: issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 1124), H5819 [20JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: conduct a comprehensive review of the health care services available for female members (see H.R. 5224), H3201 [5MY]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5197), H3082 [3MY]
Dept. of Defense: establish a joint task force to improve the research and development of lighter weight body armor (see H.R. 5063), H2641 [15AP]
Dept. of the Interior: provide grants to certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 5134), H2843 [22AP]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and implement electronic personnel file system and conduct study on improving access of veterans to files related to military service and veterans benefits (see H.R. 5225), H3201 [5MY]
Expedited Funds Availability Act: adjust dollar limits on check hold policies (see H.R. 4936), H2318 [24MR]
Outer Continental Shelf: require applicants for oil drilling and production operations to submit an oil spill containment and clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case scenario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), H5502 [1JY]
Political campaigns: prohibit entities from using Federal funds to contribute to political campaigns or participate in lobbying activities (see H.R. 4550), H423 [27JA]
SSI: modify certain requirements for countable resources and income (see H.R. 4937), H2318 [24MR]
Taxation: allow loans from certain retirement plans for the payment of certain small business expenses (see H.R. 5978), H6405 (see H.R. 5978), H6456 [29JY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H935 [26FE]
Remarks
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (H. Res. 1009), E75
Anton, John: National Down Syndrome Society Advocate of the Year award recipient, E248
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, H3984 [27MY], H8385 [15DE]
Consumer Financial Protection Agency: establish (H.R. 3126), H936 [26FE]
Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), H2887 [27AP]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1374
———support reunification agreement, E1374
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3984 [27MY]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2959 [28AP]
———strengthen legal protections for victims of sexual assault in the military, E708
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make certain improvements to comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans (H.R. 4810), H4087 [28MY]
———Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program funding, H4087 [28MY]
Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1107), H1197
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1459 [16MR], H1636 [18MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2775
Journal: question of approval, H4087 [28MY]
Memorial Day: observance, H4087 [28MY]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1764), H8385 [15DE]
Social Security: anniversary, H6167 [28JY]
———increase payments for temporary assistance to U.S. citizens returned from foreign countries and provide funding to avoid shortfalls in Medicare cost-sharing program (S. 2949), E103
———privatization proposals, H6167 [28JY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H5732 [20JY]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5732 [20JY]
Votes: position on missed, H5653
Women: health care for women, H1636 [18MR]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1653 [18MR]
Tributes
Brown, Harold E., Jr., E75
Panagiotakos, Steven C., E1937
Tucker, Susan, E1888