WAMP, ZACH (a Representative from Tennessee)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3658 [19MY]

———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), H1745 [19MR]

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H603 [4FE]

Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]

———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H6990 [23SE]

———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), H5674 [15JY]

Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H41 [12JA]

———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), H2642 [15AP]

———tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (see H. Res. 925), H388 [26JA]

Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (see H.R. 5827), H5983 [22JY]

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6882 [22SE]

Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2505 [13AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H4975 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H5204 [29JN]

Census: recognize importance and significance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native American community to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H. Res. 1086), H934 [25FE]

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), H7398 [29SE]

Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 6241), H7388 [29SE]

Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H1221 [9MR]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H4215 [28MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 3943), H327 [21JA]

Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H2319 [24MR]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1518 [16MR]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H2504 [13AP]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H2504 [13AP]

———investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H5676 [15JY]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H7644 [29NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H1441 [15MR]

———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled veterans (see H.R. 5555), H4678 [22JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H4873 [24JN]

Diseases: provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H1744 [19MR]

———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H6573 [30JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H6406 (see H.R. 5162), H6458 [29JY]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H7500 [16NO]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1229), H2504 [13AP]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1359 [11MR]

———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 6284), H7390 [29SE]

Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to governmental powers reserved to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), H603 [4FE]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H2504 [13AP]

Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), H7388 [29SE]

Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see H.R. 2546), H472 [2FE]

Foreign trade: remove preferential trade treatment for certain textile articles (see H.R. 5940), H6684 [14SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 3240), H556 [3FE]

Health: prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2642 [15AP]

———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4999), H6804 [16SE]

———urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H756 [23FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]

High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1407), H4388 [10JN]

Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H756 [23FE]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H2504 [13AP]

———reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 878), H2504 [13AP]

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), H7855 [1DE]

———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), H266 [20JA]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]

Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1578), H6574 [30JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H6284 [28JY]

Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H1324 [10MR]

Medicare: repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H972 [26FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), H7397 [29SE]

Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Res. 394), H2506 [13AP]

Middle East: condemn continuing violations of religious freedom (see H. Res. 840), H7549 [17NO]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1472), H5712 [19JY]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2506 [13AP]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]

National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]

———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2695 [20AP]

National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H7548 [17NO]

National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H6881 [22SE]

National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), H934 [25FE]

National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see H. Res. 1644), H6880 [22SE]

National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7855 [1DE]

NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the Yucca Mountain license application review relative to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. 1732), H7614 [18NO]

Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see H. Res. 1623), H6763 [15SE]

Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]

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), H7454 [15NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]

———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H1890 (see H.R. 4894), H2173 [21MR]

———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2937 [27AP]

———repeal (see H.R. 4903), H2319 [24MR] (see H.R. 4972), H2458 [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), H2503 [13AP]

———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H2458 [25MR]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 413), H2506 [13AP]

Reagan, Ronald: redesign fifty dollar bill to include likeness (see H.R. 4705), H932 [25FE]

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), H3201 [5MY]

Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6406 (see H.R. 5141), H6458 [29JY]

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), H2504 [13AP]

———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), H2460 [25MR]

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]

Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6881 [22SE]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H266 [20JA]

———allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H4247 [8JN]

———provide individual and corporate income tax relief, reduce the employee share of payroll taxes, and rescind unobligated stimulus funds (see H.R. 4100), H4215 [28MY]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H2505 [13AP]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H7453 [15NO]

———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H2642 [15AP]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H6683 [14SE]

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), H4678 [22JN]

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5712 [19JY]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 236), H7500 [16NO]

U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6882 [22SE]

Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 872), H6881 [22SE]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1969), H7454 [15NO]

World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1441 [15MR]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 3927), H7396 [29SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Claims: require employers of first responders to pay for certain judgments against, and other costs incurred by, those first responders that arise out of their conduct in the course of official duty (see H.R. 4992), H2502 [13AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6811 [22SE]

Remarks

Architect of the Capitol: provide for appointment by House and Senate leaderships and the chairs and ranking members of congressional committees with jurisdiction (H.R. 2843), H481 [3FE]

Claims: require employers of first responders to pay for certain judgments against, and other costs incurred by, those first responders that arise out of their conduct in the course of official duty (H.R. 4992), E532 [13AP]

DEA: enhance ability to combat methamphetamine (H.R. 2923), H6847 [22SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), unanimous-consent request, H4056 [27MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: improve academic content standards for physical education (H.R. 1585), H2760 [21AP]

Elkington, John: Beale Street Brass Note Walk of Fame inductee, H6812 [22SE]

Haiti: tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Urban Search and Rescue Team 1 for relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E492 [25MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1566 [17MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, ``Happy Birthday'' (H. Res. 1010), H217 [20JA]

Parliamentary inquiry, H4056 [27MY]

Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (H. Res. 1337), H3336 [12MY]

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 (S. 1067), H3415 [12MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1593 [17MR]

Tributes

Caves, Diane Berry, E229 [24FE]