WATSON, DIANE E. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3991 [27MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abarbanel, Gail: tribute to founding of Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and creating the Fast Track Forensics Program to speed up DNA processing (see H. Res. 716), H649 [22FE]

Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H3079 [29AP]

Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]

African Americans: recognize individuals who have overcome obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science (see H. Res. 1133), H1027 [2MR]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend period for which certain nutrition assistance may be provided under the Food and Nutrition Act (see H.R. 5656), H5303 [30JN]

Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]

Armed Forces: 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]

———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 and their families from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), H5921 [21JY]

Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H603 [4FE]

Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. Res. 1298), H2843 [22AP]

———require express authorization of a majority of shareholders of a public company for certain political expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), H756 [23FE]

California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3659 [19MY]

Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]

Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]

Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H139 [13JA]

Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), H6685 [14SE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H556 [3FE]

Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4507 [15JN]

Child Nutrition Act: establish Healthy Habits School Challenge Program to reduce childhood obesity by recognizing schools promoting good nutrition and physical activity (see H.R. 5113), H3311 [11MY]

Children and youth: create and encourage the creation of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), H3274 [6MY]

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

———require Depts. of State and Justice to take certain actions against specified foreign nationals in international child abductions (see H.R. 3487), H2800 [21AP]

Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H5547 [13JY]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), H5503 [1JY]

Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women (see H. Res. 1224), H2459 [25MR]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H2319 [24MR]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 5561), H4975 (see H.R. 5561), H5204 [29JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), H3484 [13MY]

Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H5677 [15JY]

Correctional institutions: establish pilot program for training and certification of Federal inmates in the culinary arts to be utilized while incarcerated and for future employment and education (see H.R. 5984), H6804 [16SE]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), H5504 [1JY]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP]

———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3274 [6MY]

Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6991 [23SE]

Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5197), H3312 [11MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase amount of fruits and vegetables purchased for school breakfast and lunch programs (see H.R. 4333), H1169 [4MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. 4676), H4975 (see H.R. 4676), H5204 [29JN]

———establish Minority Business Development Program (see H.R. 4343), H472 [2FE]

———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), H4780 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: reduce discretionary overseas contingency operations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), H4216 [28MY]

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), H387 [26JA]

———establish a program for displaced aerospace professionals to become certified elementary, secondary, or vocational school teachers (see H.R. 5093), H3274 [6MY]

———establish grant programs to help pregnant and parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), H5304 [30JN]

———make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 2089), H472 [2FE]

———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 Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1322), H4024 (see H. Res. 1322), H4085 [27MY]

Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the information and skills needed to reduce teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), H5503 [1JY]

———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H472 [2FE]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (see H.R. 3974), H3542 [18MY]

———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H5618 [14JY]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 476), H2696 [20AP]

———incorporate transportation costs associated with the location of housing into affordability measures and standards and develop a transportation affordability index (see H.R. 5824), H5983 [22JY]

———provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H4023 (see H.R. 3734), H4084 [27MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 5869), H8353 [14DE]

———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]

———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 4514), H4597 [16JN]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H3703 [20MY]

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), H756 [23FE]

Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H2842 [22AP]

———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3442 [12MY]

Diplomacy: support work of citizen diplomacy organizations and encourage convening of a Presidential Summit on Global Citizen Diplomacy (see H. Res. 569), H41 [12JA]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (see H.R. 1964), H387 [26JA]

———commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1155), H1596 [17MR]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H141 [13JA]

Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), H6881 [22SE]

Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), H1221 [9MR]

———establish competitive grant program assisting the development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children (see H.R. 3973), H2642 [15AP]

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: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 2460), H3311 [11MY]

———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), H1596 [17MR]

Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), H2641 [15AP]

Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]

FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H2505 [13AP]

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 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1549), H3311 [11MY]

Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 4375), H424 [27JA] (see H.R. 4377), H5712 [19JY]

Firearms: 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]

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), H387 [26JA]

———coordinate all health-related assistance, assist developing countries in improving delivery of health services, and assist developing countries in strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see H.R. 4933), H2800 [21AP]

Foreign Service: recognize contributions of female ambassadors and members of the Foreign Service (see H. Res. 1698), H7395 [29SE]

Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), H5675 [15JY]

GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H647 [22FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]

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]

———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]

Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]

Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. 4961), H3124 [4MY]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H2697 [20AP]

———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6881 [22SE]

Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. 4757), H1167 [4MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]

Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), H3440 [12MY]

Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), H6804 [16SE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), H3701 [20MY]

———tribute (see H. Res. 1362), H3541 [18MY]

Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 5028), H3274 [6MY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H601 [4FE]

———express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 416), H3275 [6MY]

———recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]

Immigration: eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), H1322 [10MR]

———establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (see H.R. 5193), H3078 [29AP]

———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]

International Conference on Population and Development: provide for continued support of the Program of Action (see H. Res. 947), H556 [3FE]

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (see H. Res. 929), H332 [22JA]

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), H266 [20JA]

Israel: 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]

Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), H4677 [22JN]

Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of those who served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), H3744 [24MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H2458 [25MR]

Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H556 [3FE]

Korean War: anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), H2641 [15AP]

———anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4023 (see H.J. Res. 86), H4085 [27MY]

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]

Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. 1161), H2845 [22AP]

Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6880 [22SE]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H2502 [13AP]

———exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 5235), H3312 [11MY]

———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1219 [9MR]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H834 [24FE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2641 [15AP]

Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H473 [2FE]

———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), H6809 [20SE]

Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H6805 [16SE]

Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize contributions of James Martin Center to combat nuclear weapons proliferation by training nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information (see H. Res. 1358), H3483 [13MY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1104 [3MR]

NASA: designate as a National Security Interest and Asset (see H. Res. 1150), H1220 [9MR]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H2937 [27AP]

National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. 1057), H471 [2FE]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H649 [22FE]

National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws: establish (see H.R. 635), H2504 [13AP]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), H2937 [27AP]

National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]

National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1638), H6882 [22SE]

National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2801 [21AP]

National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H141 [13JA]

National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]

National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), H471 [2FE]

National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H3080 [29AP]

National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H3203 [5MY]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5986 [22JY]

New Hampshire: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 899), H1324 [10MR]

New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1080), H756 [23FE]

Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 278), H2845 [22AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H4636 [17JN]

Oil Pollution Act: repeal limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), H3824 [25MY]

Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1105 [3MR]

OMB: issue guidance on the use of peer-to-peer file sharing software to prohibit the personal use of such software by Federal employees (see H.R. 4098), H472 [2FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]

Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): recognize as the leading cause of death and disability of children and young adults and endorse the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H. Con. Res. 198), H4023 (see H. Con. Res. 198), H4085 [27MY]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H555 [3FE]

———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H3202 [5MY]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H4780 [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 buildings: provide for restroom gender parity in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), H2844 [22AP]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2845 [22AP]

Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H934 [25FE]

Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]

Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H2505 [13AP]

Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]

Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]

Taxation: eligibility of energy efficiency property for energy credit (see H.R. 2016), H2937 [27AP]

———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), H2640 [15AP]

———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by certain financial and other businesses (see H.R. 4414), H39 [12JA]

———provide a credit against tax for expenses paid or incurred in non-clinical research for neglected diseases (see H.R. 3156), H387 [26JA]

———provide incentives for the establishment of supermarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. 5685), H5501 [1JY]

———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]

———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5764), H5675 [15JY]

Television: provide for carriage and display of public, educational, and government channels in a manner consistent with commercial channels (see H.R. 3745), H4975 (see H.R. 3745), H5203 [29JN]

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]

Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), H4873 [24JN]

Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: designate (see H.R. 6237), H7154 (see H.R. 6237), H7211 [28SE]

Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H3824 [25MY]

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), H332 [22JA]

Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6091), H6626 [10AU]

United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and historical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), H2936 [27AP]

Video games: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 231), H6627 [10AU]

Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), H4425 [14JN]

White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 5006), H2503 [13AP]

Women: recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H. Con. Res. 98), H2580 [14AP]

Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H4247 [8JN]

World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]

World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3824 [25MY]

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

Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food products derived from certain animals only from sources that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 4733), H1027 [2MR]

Army: tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H2261 [23MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure detainees are treated humanely, provided adequate medical care, and granted certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), H193 [19JA]

Executive Office of the President: establish the National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 4900), H2215 [22MR]

FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), H1026 [2MR]

———require dentists to provide patients with a factsheet before performing any dental restoration work (see H.R. 4615), H602 [4FE]

Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3441 [12MY]

McKinzie, Barbara A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1711), H7396 [29SE]

Medicaid: ensure access to resin-based dental fillings that is at least equal to the level of access to mercury-based dental fillings (see H.R. 4731), H1026 [2MR]

National Student Leadership Conference (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1626), H6763 [15SE]

Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5450), H4022 (see H.R. 5450), H4084 [27MY]

Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), H647 [22FE] (see H. Res. 1108), H833 [24FE]

U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: reauthorize (see H.R. 5589), H4779 [23JN]

University of Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 1480), H4905 [28JN]

World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3311 [11MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1443 [16MR]

Letters

Condemn undemocratic upcoming elections in Burma: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E1962 [18NO]

———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1962 [18NO]

Remarks

Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (H. Res. 1405), H5270 [30JN]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 879), H4548 [16JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H110 [13JA], H1224 [10MR]

Armed Forces: improve benefits for troops, veterans, and military families, H3760 [25MY]

Aung San Suu Kyi: release by Burmese Government, H7511 [17NO]

Budget: deficit, H2259 [23MR]

———reinstitute and update the pay-as-you-go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration (H.R. 2920), H478 [3FE]

Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (H. Res. 1677), H7510, H7511 [17NO]

Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (H. Res. 1462), H5277, H5278 [30JN]

Children and youth: support goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program (H. Res. 362), H997 [2MR]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (H. Res. 605), H1476 [16MR]

Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (H. Res. 1465), H4711 [23JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H4950 [29JN]

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), H6885 [23SE]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (H.R. 1964), H1523 [17MR]

Economy: impact of tax cuts, H7649 [30NO]

———importance of job creation, H3547 [19MY], H4950 [29JN]

Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy, H7552 [18NO]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8359 [15DE]

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), H4553, H4556 [16JN]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1429), H4552 [16JN]

Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H4581 [16JN]

Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H236 [20JA]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H654 [23FE], H761 [24FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1391, H1392, H1393 [12MR], H1458 [16MR], H1636 [18MR], H1799, H1801, H1803 [20MR], H2256, H2257, H2258, H2259 [23MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H198 [20JA]

———use of budget reconciliation process to revise health care reform legislation, H1391 [12MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (H. Res. 1281), H2744 [21AP]

Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 335), H8615 [17DE]

Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (H. Res. 1357), H4549, H4550, H4551 [16JN]

Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (H. Res. 1271), E604 [21AP]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H8775 [17DE]

Insurance: Government mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, H2257 [23MR]

———prohibit pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance coverage, H2256 [23MR]

Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region (H. Res. 1464), H4709 [23JN]

Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (S.J. Res. 32), H4707, H4708 [23JN]

Medicare: release of part D prescription drug benefit rebate checks, H4439 [15JN]

Miami Dade College: anniversary (H. Res. 1571), H6640 [14SE]

Morality and ethics: importance of decorum in government and society, H4682 [23JN]

NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 242), H4545 [16JN]

Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (H. Res. 1128), H1478, H1479, H1480 [16MR]

Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (H. Con. Res. 259), H7515 [17NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: coverage and treatment of mental health services, H2257 [23MR]

———repeal, H2258 [23MR]

Persian Gulf Conflict: commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (H. Res. 1672), H7512 [17NO]

Point of order, H4549, H4552 [16JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, H4581 [16JN]

Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (S. 3104), H5275 [30JN]

Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 311), H1474, H1475 [16MR]

Social Security: anniversary, H5926 [22JY]

———funding, H5926 [22JY]

South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (H. Res. 1412), H5272, H5273 [30JN]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8359 [15DE]

———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8359 [15DE]

Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (H. Res. 1321), H5267, H5268 [30JN]

Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (H.R. 5450), H5561 [14JY]

U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 327), H7516, H7517 [17NO]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H8359 [15DE]

———provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 5618), H5549 [14JY]

University of Southern California: tribute to men's tennis team (H. Res. 1480), H6644 [14SE]

World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (H. Res. 1350), H4705, H4706 [23JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1653 [18MR], H4210 [28MY], H5981 [22JY], H6985 [23SE]

Tribute, H8772, H8776 [17DE], E2191 [18DE]

Tributes

Abbott, Bob, H7763 [1DE]

Battles, Autry L., H2888 [27AP]

Coleman, Gary W., H4204 [28MY]

Edwards, Willis, E2018 [1DE]

Elkins, William, Jr., H3463 [13MY]

Height, Dorothy I., H2687, H2689 [20AP]

Horne, Lena Calhoun, H3465 [13MY]

Sample, Steven B., E336 [9MR]