WELCH, PETER (a Representative from Vermont)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 6045), H6570 [30JY]
———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H2642 [15AP]
Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), H6405 (see H. Res. 1582), H6457 [29JY]
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]
Armed Forces: enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), H2261 [23MR]
———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]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H6804 [16SE]
———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]
———provide a monthly housing stipend for members who have served after September 11, 2001, pursuing education programs offered through distance learning (see H.R. 3467), H755 [23FE]
———reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members and their families and partners (see H.R. 840), H933 [25FE]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see H.R. 5241), H3442 [12MY]
Budget: establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H4247 [8JN]
———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 5454), H4214 [28MY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H5504 [1JY]
Business and industry: promote industry growth and competitiveness and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 1855), H2579 [14AP]
———require express authorization of a majority of shareholders of a public company for certain political expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), H1221 [9MR]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H6043 [26JY]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), H4247 [8JN]
CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revitalization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), H4216 [28MY]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H332 [22JA]
Chemicals: provide for a phased ban on decabrominated diphenylether and mixtures or products containing that chemical (see H.R. 4394), H472 [2FE]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H3870 [26MY]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Weeks' contributions to the conservation of forests and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), H6764 [15SE]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H473 [2FE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3079 [29AP] (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]
Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. 4710), H3441 [12MY]
———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H6406 (see H.R. 4785), H6458 [29JY]
———establish a dairy price stabilization program (see H.R. 5288), H3440 [12MY]
———establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H3079 [29AP]
———increase amount of fruits and vegetables purchased for school breakfast and lunch programs (see H.R. 4333), H1744 [19MR]
———provide commodity assistance to States participating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4638), H3079 [29AP]
———reduce deficits and Government spending through elimination of wasteful agriculture subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5779), H5817 [20JY]
———require milk served in school lunch programs be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch (see H.R. 4963), H2697 [20AP]
Dept. of Energy: reduce deficits and Government spending through elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5780), H5817 [20JY]
Dept. of HHS: ensure patient choice in pharmacies by regulating pharmacy benefit managers and improving access to prescription drugs for certain individuals (see H.R. 4199), H140 [13JA]
———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H933 [25FE]
———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 4601), H2505 [13AP]
———establish the Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Investment Program (see H.R. 2754), H1028 [2MR]
———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), H556 [3FE]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7500 [16NO]
Dept. of the Interior: establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), H2798 [21AP]
———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price (see H.R. 6051), H6570 [30JY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3123 [4MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: allocate Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for relief of homeowners and neighborhoods (see H.R. 3068), H755 [23FE]
———use amounts made available under the Troubled Asset Relief Program for relief for homeowners and affordable rental housing (see H.R. 3766), H756 [23FE]
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), H2505 [13AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H756 [23FE]
———establish a transition program for new veterans, improve disability claims system, reform pensions and medal programs, and modify adjudication of mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), H7156 (see H.R. 6132), H7213 [28SE]
———include certain active duty service in the Reserve components as qualifying service for purposes of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3554), H648 [22FE]
Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost savings (see H.R. 5782), H5817 [20JY]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3542 [18MY]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H933 [25FE]
Economy: establish a grant program to support cluster-based economic development efforts (see H.R. 4666), H754 [23FE]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H327 [21JA]
Federal agencies and departments: improve management and oversight of contracts and strengthen accountability of Government-wide suspension and debarment system (see H.R. 5726), H5546 [13JY]
———require review of Government programs for purposes of assessing their performance and improving their operations, and establish the Performance Improvement Council (see H.R. 2142), H3824 [25MY]
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), H7499 [16NO]
FEMA: establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see H.R. 1770), H3542 [18MY]
Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see H.R. 2853), H5617 [14JY]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H3014 [28AP]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H2504 [13AP]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H7757 [30NO]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6881 [22SE]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Health: improve oral health care for low-income individuals under the Maternal and Child Health Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 2220), H423 [27JA]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H3311 [11MY]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6804 [16SE]
———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H932 [25FE]
———provide further study of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (see H. Res. 1309), H3078 [29AP]
Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. 4757), H2800 [21AP]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H601 [4FE]
Immigration: provide for a certain initial period of admission for aliens employed as dairy workers and sheepherders (see H.R. 3744), H7396 [29SE]
Information technology: commend companies for advocating an uncensored Internet, encourage participation in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 1512), H5546 [13JY]
Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), H3703 [20MY]
Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see H.R. 2277), H3486 [14MY]
IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), H7156 (see H.R. 6128), H7213 [28SE]
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]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H1397 [12MR]
Liability Risk Retention Act: modernize and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance (see H.R. 4802), H7548 [17NO]
LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), H470 [2FE]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H1028 [2MR]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H2844 [22AP]
———extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 4263), H556 [3FE]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H141 [13JA]
———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H2845 [22AP]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1596 [17MR]
———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 3024), H755 [23FE]
Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), H7454 [15NO]
———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]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H6809 [20SE]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H7454 [15NO]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Monuments and memorials: require commemorative works in the District of Columbia and its environs to be constructed of materials grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6270), H7389 [29SE]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H6627 [10AU]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2801 [21AP]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H388 [26JA]
National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. 1291), H3275 [6MY]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7156 (see H. Res. 1600), H7214 [28SE]
National School Lunch Act: permit certain service institutions in all States to provide year-round services (see H.R. 4274), H427 [29JA]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 847), H266 [20JA]
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), H3079 [29AP]
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]
OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 5782), H5817 [20JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. Res. 74), H1028 [2MR]
———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]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 2056), H1169 [4MR]
———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), H3080 [29AP]
———prevent closure or consolidation of post offices (see H. Con. Res. 4), H3080 [29AP]
Power resources: promote biogas production (see H.R. 1158), H3311 [11MY]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H934 [25FE]
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]
Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of establishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), H6628 [10AU]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H1656 [18MR]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H601 [4FE]
———increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H3441 [12MY]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 1557), H4247 [8JN]
Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1018), H193 [19JA]
Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum amount for loans to State and local development companies and provide temporary authority for debt refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. 5412), H3870 [26MY]
Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see H.R. 4597), H601 [4FE]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H6571 [30JY]
———express disapproval of decision issued in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), H3703 [20MY]
Taxation: allow an income tax credit for equity investments in high technology small businesses (see H.R. 4769), H6990 [23SE]
———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H1518 [16MR]
———deny a deduction for removal costs and damages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), H6406 (see H.R. 5905), H6458 [29JY]
———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H3311 [11MY]
———encourage deployment of highly efficient combined heat and power property (see H.R. 4751), H3079 [29AP]
———extend the increase in the expensing deduction for small businesses (see H.R. 4311), H756 [23FE]
———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include insulated siding (see H.R. 4772), H5617 [14JY]
———increase the credit for research expenses and allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), H6990 [23SE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H5546 [13JY]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H2505 [13AP]
———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 5660), H5500 [1JY]
———provide an elective payment for specified energy property (see H.R. 4599), H4872 [24JN]
———provide an energy investment credit for energy storage property connected to the grid (see H.R. 4210), H7155 (see H.R. 4210), H7213 [28SE]
———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), H3542 [18MY]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H756 [23FE]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 5644), H5302 [30JN]
———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean renewable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. 6117), H6990 [23SE]
———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), H4635 [17JN]
———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), H755 [23FE]
———treat distributions of debt securities in a tax free spin-off transaction in the same manner as distributions of cash or other property (see H.R. 4486), H325 [21JA]
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), H4215 [28MY]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H1028 [2MR]
University of Virginia: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 991), H141 [13JA]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]
White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 320), H7398 [29SE]
Women: protect breastfeeding by new mothers, provide performance standards for breast pumps, and provide tax incentives to encourage breastfeeding (see H.R. 2819), H423 [27JA]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H1518 [16MR]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 3927), H5921 [21JY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5676 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture: support maple syrup production research and education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), H3078 [29AP]
Conservation of energy: provide financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit buildings with energy efficient equipment and materials (see H.R. 5476), H4215 [28MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and service institutions by giving certain States the option of receiving grants for that purpose (see H.R. 5812), H5920 [21JY]
Dept. of Defense: reduce deficits and Government spending through elimination of wasteful defense subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5784), H5818 [20JY]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 5019), H2578 [14AP]
Dept. of HHS: revise minimum allotments under the Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize waiver of collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans (see H.R. 5768), H5675 [15JY]
———extend time period for Armed Forces members to transfer educational assistance to a dependent child under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5315), H3483 [13MY]
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating such Act (see H.R. 5366), H3702 [20MY]
FRS: promulgate regulations regarding interchange transaction fees and amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain restrictions put in place by credit card networks (see H.R. 5199), H3123 [4MY]
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: expand boundary (see H.R. 5776), H5711 [19JY]
Medicare: exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 5235), H3272 [6MY]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
Morrill, Justin Smith: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 1253), H2579 [14AP]
Taxation: disallow deductions for the payment of punitive damages (see H.R. 5994), H6568 [30JY]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H40 [12JA]
Vermont: anniversary of Long Trail (see H. Res. 1173), H1358 [11MR]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2803 [22AP], H4679 [23JN]
Remarks
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H587 [4FE]
———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), Senate amendment, H587 [4FE]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1826 [21MR]
Bush, George W.: evaluation of economic policies, H5927 [22JY]
Credit: promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, H3874 [27MY], H4680 [23JN]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H4665, H4667 [22JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), H6780 [16SE]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3219, H3222 [6MY], H4912 [29JN]
———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), consideration (H. Res. 1329), H3210 [6MY]
———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), motion to recommit, H3246 [6MY]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H363 [26JA]
———promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H363 [26JA]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H2679 [20AP], H3874 [27MY], H4680 [23JN]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8547 [16DE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8557, H8575 [16DE]
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), E1181
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), H7268 [29SE]
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.: SEC investigation of alleged fraudulent activities relative to sale of financial product tied to subprime mortgages, H2804 [22AP]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1470 [16MR], H2889 [27AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1826 [21MR]
OMB: issue guidance on the use of peer-to-peer file sharing software to prohibit the personal use of such software by Federal employees (H.R. 4098), E480
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H2889 [27AP]
Populist Caucus: agenda, H1012, H1017 [2MR]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1550), H5927 [22JY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8557, H8575 [16DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8547 [16DE]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (H.R. 4426), H363 [26JA], H1012 [2MR], H6287 [29JY]
———impose a tax on certain securities transactions to fund job creation and deficit reduction (H.R. 4191), H1017 [2MR]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8547, H8557, H8575 [16DE]
Telecommunications: require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (H.R. 3125), H2530
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5927 [22JY]
Vermont: anniversary of Long Trail (H. Res. 1173), H1326 [11MR]
Votes: correction, H5490
West Pawlet, VT: tribute to Mettawee Community School Pennies for Peace program, E1765
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H831 [24FE]
Tributes
Murtha, John P., H815 [24FE]
Obey, Representative, H8913 [21DE]