WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE (a Representative from Florida)
Appointments
Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H2848 [26AP]
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. Res. 1693), H7395 [29SE]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3441 [12MY]
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]
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]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 39), H6283 [28JY]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), H8786 [17DE]
Armed Forces: 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), H2877 [26AP]
———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]
———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), H3123 [4MY]
Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H6572 [30JY]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H4247 [8JN]
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H2505 [13AP]
Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 5220), H3275 [6MY]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3658 [19MY]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H327 [21JA]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H1441 [15MR]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3541 [18MY]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H139 [13JA]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6763 [15SE]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 5561), H4975 (see H.R. 5561), H5204 [29JN]
———establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 5309), H3483 [13MY]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4215 [28MY]
———U.S. policy relative to certain endangered species at the Conference of the Parties (see H. Res. 1180), H1396 [12MR]
Courts: permit a court to sentence an offender who is determined to be sexually dangerous to a term of special confinement for the prevention of sexual predation (see H.R. 5232), H4425 [14JN]
———provide a restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts (see H.R. 4115), H1169 [4MR]
Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking of minors (see H. Res. 1379), H4247 [8JN]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3542 [18MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who contribute to Cuba's development of petroleum resources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such development (see H.R. 5620), H4905 [28JN]
———recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), H1358 [11MR]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H6573 [30JY]
Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 5220), H3275 [6MY]
Dept. of HHS: include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2906), H648 [22FE]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H5919 [21JY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H7499 [16NO]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7500 [16NO]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H7156 (see H.R. 5575), H7213 [28SE]
———establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6542), H8785 [17DE]
———fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see H.R. 3695), H266 [20JA]
———improve defendants' payment of restitution to crime victims and unpaid judgements owed to the U.S. and provide for equitable retirement treatment of assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 4091), H1028 [2MR]
———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), H6764 [15SE]
Dept. of Labor: establish a technical school training subsidy program (see H.R. 5594), H5677 [15JY]
Dept. of the Interior: reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 3742), H7499 [16NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: 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 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), H7548 [17NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541), H422 [27JA]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H3658 [19MY]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3310 [11MY]
Diseases: recognize affects of colon cancer on women, and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see H. Res. 1053), H1221 [9MR]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
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), H2844 [22AP]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 6078), H6571 [30JY]
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), H2505 [13AP]
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), H3310 [11MY]
Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (see H.R. 3070), H2460 [25MR]
———require restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), H422 [27JA]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H5985 [22JY]
FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), H6684 [14SE]
Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 5037), H2639 [15AP]
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), H8089 [7DE]
Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6628 [10AU]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H5503 [1JY]
———limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 4727), H1026 [2MR]
———restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), H6804 [16SE]
Fish and fishing: prohibit trade in billfish (see H.R. 5804), H5919 [21JY]
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), H3658 [19MY]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H3274 [6MY]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H7156 (see H.R. 5652), H7213 [28SE]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
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), H6990 [23SE]
———provide customs support services (see H.R. 5160), H3124 [4MY]
———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1066), H649 [22FE]
———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H649 [22FE]
Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1367), H3541 [18MY]
Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. 4961), H3274 [6MY]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H473 [2FE]
Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (see H.R. 5446), H4022 (see H.R. 5446), H4083 [27MY]
Health: provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 4926), H5712 [19JY]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6881 [22SE]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2844 [22AP]
Immigration: reform (see H.R. 4321), H7397 [29SE]
———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), H3311 [11MY]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H972 [26FE]
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (see H. Res. 929), H473 [2FE]
Iran: 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]
Iran Sanctions Act: restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose participation in energy-related ventures, investments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), H6569 [30JY]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3658 [19MY]
———call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H3824 [25MY]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3871 [26MY]
———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
———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), H2695 [20AP]
Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 5655), H5303 [30JN]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8089 [7DE]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H1028 [2MR]
Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H1324 [10MR]
Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H3441 [12MY]
———increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 2578), H7155 (see H.R. 2578), H7213 [28SE]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), H6684 [14SE]
———enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a data-mining system and biometric technology program, and support GAO study on Medicare administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), H3311 [11MY]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), H6405 (see H. Res. 1571), H6457 [29JY]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
NASA: reauthorize manned space flight activities (see H.R. 4804), H1322 [10MR]
National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H933 [25FE]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H2506 [13AP]
National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), H5920 [21JY]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1519 [16MR]
National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), H3082 [3MY]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6804 [16SE]
National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H5503 [1JY]
National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), H7394 [29SE]
National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1452), H4636 [17JN]
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), H6628 [10AU]
National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute (see H. Res. 1381), H3702 [20MY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H5819 [20JY]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H3079 [29AP]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1259), H2641 [15AP]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H2937 [27AP]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1081), H647 [22FE]
National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1323 [10MR]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H3275 [6MY]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]
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), H2318 [24MR]
NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women's Health (see H. Res. 1750), H8030 [2DE]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H388 [26JA]
O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see H. Res. 1141), H1441 [15MR]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3312 [11MY]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H2460 [25MR]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off of Florida (see H.R. 5358), H4780 [23JN]
Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3823 [25MY]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3312 [11MY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3080 [29AP]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H1359 [11MR]
Public buildings: provide for restroom gender parity in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), H3311 [11MY]
Public Health Service Act: amend relative to eating disorders (see H.R. 1193), H7453 [15NO]
Puerto Rico: increase maximum amount of Federal funding available for English-language instruction in public schools (see H.R. 4668), H754 [23FE]
Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), H7153 (see H.R. 6218), H7210 [28SE]
Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), H1358 [11MR]
SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H601 [4FE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H1221 [9MR]
———raise awareness of school pushout, reform disciplinary practices, encourage teaching of proper behavior, and facilitate effective teaching and learning environments (see H. Res. 1777), H8785 [17DE]
SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), H6764 [15SE]
Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), H6805 [16SE]
Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (see H.R. 886), H3014 [28AP]
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5220), H3275 [6MY]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5618 [14JY]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467), H193 [19JA]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6881 [22SE]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H3441 [12MY]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H2460 [25MR]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H5303 [30JN]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H648 [22FE]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit (see H.R. 5260), H3871 [26MY]
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), H3703 [20MY]
Transportation: 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]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.N.: anniversary of adoption of Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic of Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (see H. Res. 929), H473 [2FE]
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), H555 [3FE]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6419), H7615 [18NO]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 5006), H2503 [13AP]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 61), H3080 [29AP]
———require that every mammography report contain a summary of the patient's breast density and a statement concerning the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 6404), H7453 [15NO]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3658 [19MY]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H423 [27JA]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6164 [27JY]
Zamora y Diaz, Pedro P.: tribute (see H. Res. 308), H4507 [15JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5502 [1JY]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5675 [15JY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5675 [15JY]
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]
Remarks
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding, H3518, H3520, H3521, H3522, H3523, H3524 [18MY], H4491, H4492, H4493, H4494 [15JN]
———impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H1034 [3MR], H5528, H5530, H5533, H5535 [13JY], H6149 [27JY]
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), H480, H481 [3FE]
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, H4200 [28MY]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1867
Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (H. Res. 708), E60
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H4495 [15JN], H6152 [27JY]
———deficit, H5809 [20JY]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1872 [21MR]
Bureau of the Census: manufacture of promotional materials in China, H5530, H5531 [13JY]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1499), H6193 [28JY]
Children and youth: address media images relative to body image and self-esteem in girls, E285
China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chinese Government the preceding year (H.R. 5312), H5531 [13JY]
Congress: accomplishments of the 111th Congress, H3518, H3520, H3521, H3522, H3523, H3524 [18MY]
———results of congressional women's softball game, H5310, H5311 [1JY]
———tribute to congressional women's softball game, H4298 [9JN]
Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H5551 [14JY]
Davis, Taylor: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, H3086 [4MY]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H6051 [27JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4200 [28MY]
Diseases: increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (H.R. 1740), E1867
Early Detection Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 158), E61
Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H3518, H3520, H3522, H3523 [18MY], H4491, H4493, H4494 [15JN], H5528 [13JY], H5808, H5809 [20JY], H6051, H6149, H6151, H6152 [27JY]
———importance of job creation, H3759 [25MY], H4447, H4491, H4492, H4493, H4497 [15JN], H6152 [27JY]
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H4495, H4497 [15JN], H6151 [27JY]
———national objectives priority assignments, H5528, H5530, H5532, H5533, H5534, H5535 [13JY]
Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, H6151 [27JY]
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 (H.R. 5987), H8276 [9DE]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H124
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1872 [21MR], H2891 [27AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), Senate amendments, H4841
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (H. Res. 1281), E610
Henschel, Lauren: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, H3086 [4MY]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, E1260
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, E1260
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), H3619 [19MY]
———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, E1050
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2778 [21AP]
———report on congressional delegation trip, H4491 [15JN]
———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4311, H4312 [9JN]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3855, H3856, H3857, H3858, H3859, H3860 [26MY]
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H4841
Memorial Day: observance, H3862 [26MY]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: observance, E285
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (H. Res. 1522), H6701 [15SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (H. Res. 1522), H6701 [15SE]
Puerto Rico: eliminate first round vote in federally sanctioned self-determination process, add Commonwealth status as an option, and provide for a runoff if no option receives a majority vote, H3049 [29AP]
———provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (H.R. 2499), H3049 [29AP]
Republican Party: national agenda, H4497 [15JN]
Social Security: anniversary, H5737, H5809 [20JY]
———privatization proposals, H5531 [13JY], H5737, H5809 [20JY]
Take Stock in Children (organization): tribute, E640
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1550), H5935 [22JY]
———rates, H6153 [27JY]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5935 [22JY]
———provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 3548), H3523 [18MY]
Votes: position on missed, H2311
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (H. Con. Res. 323), H7714 [30NO]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2796 [21AP], H4019, H4081 [27MY], H4210 [28MY], H8261 [8DE]
Tributes
Chard, Russell R., E2101
Murtha, John P., H808
Ridley, Kevin, E2011
Rivadeneira, Juan L., E2201
Steinberg, Cecelia, H6562 [30JY]
Tiller, George, E1094
Udell, Monroe, E1685
Villacis, Jorge E., E2201