WESTMORELAND, LYNN A. (a Representative from Georgia)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 1822), H2261 [23MR]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2877 [26AP]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H603 [4FE]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H6990 [23SE]
Armed Forces: celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation's defense (see H. Res. 1594), H6991 [23SE]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4975 (see H. Res. 1483), H5204 [29JN]
Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H5547 [13JY]
Augusta State University: tribute to men's golf team (see H. Res. 1533), H5711 [19JY]
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), H4507 [15JN]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2460 [25MR]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H4247 [8JN]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of premiums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and terminate program in the event of actuarial unsoundness (see H.R. 5853), H6574 [30JY]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), H328 [21JA]
Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K-12 educational grant programs and the requirements of those programs and provide a tax credit to taxpayers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), H4331 [9JN]
Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H3311 [11MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see H.R. 5393), H6881 [22SE]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4507 [15JN]
———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5525), H4906 [28JN]
———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drilling activities (see H.R. 5772), H5986 [22JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H6881 [22SE]
———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled veterans (see H.R. 5555), H4678 [22JN]
Disabled: protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 1255), H4387 [10JN]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1657 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team members for their service and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), H2936 [27AP]
Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African-American church in Greene County, GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), H6571 [30JY]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]
Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), H2458 [25MR]
———ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), H5501 [1JY]
———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2319 [24MR]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2460 [25MR]
———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4999), H2697 [20AP]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6163 [27JY]
Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), H1397 [12MR]
Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (see H. Res. 1497), H6407 (see H. Res. 1497), H6458 [29JY]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H3703 [20MY]
———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]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]
Klein, Herbert: tribute (see H. Res. 637), H5304 [30JN]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H603 [4FE]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4023 (see H.J. Res. 86), H4085 [27MY]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicare: exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 5235), H4780 [23JN]
———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 3024), H755 [23FE]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H1221 [9MR]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Middle East: support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H388 [26JA]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2695 [20AP]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1441 [15MR]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5986 [22JY]
National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), H7398 [29SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5986 [22JY]
National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5499), H4386 [10JN]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6163 [27JY]
———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), H2457 [25MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3274 [6MY]
———repeal (see H.R. 4903, 4910), H2460 (see H.R. 4972), H2458 [25MR]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H2458 [25MR]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H5712 [19JY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2505 [13AP]
Real estate: require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), H4779 [23JN]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1087), H647 [22FE]
SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change interpretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), H2318 [24MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H4597 [16JN]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5304 [30JN]
SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H2696 [20AP]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4023 (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4085 [27MY]
Taxation: impose a tax on imports from any country that employs indirect taxes upon exports and authorize compensatory payments to eligible exporters if certain U.S. trade negotiating objectives are not met, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2927), H3125 [4MY]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———provide for tax preferred savings accounts for individuals under age 26 (see H.R. 6321), H7392 [29SE]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 3595), H2460 [25MR]
———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), H4872 [24JN]
———waive penalty on early distributions from individual retirement plans for small business investments (see H.R. 5318), H4023 (see H.R. 5318), H4085 [27MY]
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), H1744 [19MR]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H5712 [19JY]
Transportation: modify deadline for filing a claim seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by a Federal agency for a highway or public transportation capital project (see H.R. 6196), H6988 [23SE]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4507 [15JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6882 [22SE]
University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School (see H. Res. 1372), H3657 [19MY]
University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 1491), H5303 [30JN]
Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), H7395 [29SE]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H3014 [28AP]
Remarks
Budget: 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), H1846 [21MR]
Davis, Janet: Georgia Credit Union Affiliates Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E881
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4009 [27MY]
———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H4009 [27MY]
Economy: importance of job creation, H1386 [12MR]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Portland cement manufacturing industry and standards of performance for Portland cement plants, H7633 [29NO]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 3765), H7631, H7633 [29NO]
Health: constitutionality of mandate requiring U.S. citizens to have health insurance, H1388 [12MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1385, H1388 [12MR], H1471 [16MR], H1776, H1805, H1808, H1811 [20MR], H2891 [27AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1846 [21MR]
Kay, Rodney: Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E24
Keno Micro-Fund (organization): tribute, E587
Newnan, GA: anniversary of New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, E408
Small Business Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5849), H6097 [27JY]
Small Business Investment Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5849), H6097 [27JY]
Votes: position on missed, E284
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (H. Res. 1099), H1776 [20MR]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2796 [21AP], H4632 [17JN], H6875 [22SE], H6985 [23SE]
Tributes
Butler, McCall, E39
Clowers, Milton, H4621 [17JN], E1021
Coleman, Chad, H6861 [22SE]
Collins, Robert W., H2777 [21AP]
Rodgers, Christopher B., E1866
Staggs, Austin G., E2175