WILSON, JOE (a Representative from South Carolina)
Articles and editorials
Extraordinary Speech, Alan Fraser, American Thinker (Internet site), E2211
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 2061), H6572 [30JY]
Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see H. Res. 1661), H7154 (see H. Res. 1661), H7211 [28SE]
Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985 [22JY]
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H602 [4FE]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2697 [20AP]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H387 [26JA]
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]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4051), H2697 [20AP]
———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), H7615 [18NO]
———designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members who died in the line of duty (see H.R. 1034), H8598 [16DE]
———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), H2505 [13AP]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H933 [25FE]
———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H555 [3FE]
———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), H834 [24FE]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———recognize dependent children of members serving on active duty or who have served on active duty through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5333), H3540 [18MY]
———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6572 [30JY]
———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3871 [26MY]
———tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (see H. Res. 699), H424 [27JA]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H2877 [26AP]
———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]
Army Community Covenant: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 170), H473 [2FE]
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H4424 [14JN]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H8031 [2DE]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2505 [13AP]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H649 [22FE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), H1324 [10MR]
———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H3540 [18MY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H4216 [28MY]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H8031 [2DE]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H139 [13JA]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H934 [25FE]
China: express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (see H. Res. 1324), H3123 [4MY]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H5986 [22JY]
Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), H4677 [22JN]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H473 [2FE]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H4425 [14JN]
Commission on Reforming Entitlement Spending: establish (see H.R. 4249), H194 [19JA]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H602 [4FE]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), H7454 [15NO]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H194 [19JA]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H1397 [12MR]
Dept. of Commerce: limit authority to implement certain fishery closures absent certification that closure is the only option available for maintaining a fishery at a sustainable level (see H.R. 4634), H646 [22FE]
Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 484), H3014 [28AP]
———establish an office responsible for implementing all recommendations and requirements regarding military medical facilities in the National Capital Region (see H.R. 4949), H2457 [25MR]
———prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), H1102 [3MR]
———require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]
———take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H3482 [13MY]
Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), H2643 [15AP]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H4247 [8JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 3116), H2504 [13AP]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H470 [2FE]
Dept. of Labor: permit establishment of Job Corps centers in territories (see H.R. 3181), H4506 [15JN]
Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H5547 [13JY]
Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), H3871 [26MY]
Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H1324 [10MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), H2642 [15AP]
———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled veterans (see H.R. 5555), H4873 [24JN]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8353 [14DE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 5453), H4213 [28MY]
Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S. (see H.R. 3310), H5303 [30JN]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: include family therapists on the list of professionals recognized to provide public school mental health services (see H.R. 1710), H1744 [19MR]
Emporia State University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1292), H3484 [13MY]
EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), H3274 [6MY]
———disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6511), H8286 [9DE]
Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extremism efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), H1026 [2MR]
Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1389), H3823 [25MY]
Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), H7388 [29SE]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4425 [14JN]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H2937 [27AP]
———temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state of the European Union (see H.R. 5299), H3542 [18MY]
Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 5319), H3658 [19MY]
———take action against certain judgment evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 2493), H933 [25FE]
———take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), H4676 [22JN]
Foreign policy: recognize that U.N. resolutions on ``defamation of religions'' are incompatible with fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express religious beliefs (see H. Res. 763), H1441 [15MR]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H4780 [23JN]
FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), H7855 [1DE]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6805 [16SE]
Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), H4975 (see H.R. 5585), H5204 [29JN]
Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]
Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation's primary permanent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), H971 [26FE]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2505 [13AP]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2319 [24MR]
———require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), H2457 [25MR]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6881 [22SE]
House Rules: require citation of specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution be included in legislation as a basis for enacting such proposed laws (see H. Res. 1754), H8089 [7DE]
———require House officers and employees to take annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. Res. 1772), H8598 [16DE]
Illinois: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 936), H328 [21JA]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H601 [4FE]
Intelligence services: require the intelligence community to provide the Dept. of Defense information that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), H1168 [4MR]
International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court (see H.R. 5351), H3871 [26MY]
Iran: call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following disputed Presidential election (see H. Res. 992), H2697 [20AP]
———condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H6805 [16SE]
———prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H1817 [20MR]
Israel: commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2503 [13AP]
———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H2697 [20AP]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. 1326), H6284 [28JY]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]
———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H6164 [27JY]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H556 [3FE]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4247 [8JN]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), H2876 [26AP]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H1397 [12MR]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H266 [20JA]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2641 [15AP]
Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive production industries, processing, refining, purification, metals production and alloying, and magnet production relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. 4866), H5503 [1JY]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3703 [20MY]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6805 [16SE]
National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H648 [22FE]
National Archives and Records Administration: prohibit from making grants to preserve or publish non-Federal records (see H.R. 5865), H6162 [27JY]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H388 [26JA]
National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1507), H5503 [1JY]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1441 [15MR]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6805 [16SE]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3203 [5MY]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), H3744 [24MY]
National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H2580 [14AP]
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 Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H7398 [29SE]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7757 [30NO]
National security: improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H3080 [29AP]
National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H6574 [30JY]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]
National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H387 [26JA]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079), H649 [22FE] (see H. Res. 1080), H756 [23FE]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H473 [2FE]
NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the Yucca Mountain license application review relative to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. 1732), H7855 [1DE]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3484 [13MY]
———tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H2261 [23MR]
Pakistan: ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (see H. Res. 764), H649 [22FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6881 [22SE]
———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), H2457 [25MR]
———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H2460 [25MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]
———repeal (see H.R. 4910), H2319 [24MR] (see H.R. 4972), H5921 [21JY]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H5984 [22JY]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]
Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H3201 [5MY]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 291), H4974 (see H. Con. Res. 291), H5203 [29JN]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H934 [25FE]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3080 [29AP]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4636 [17JN]
Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), H2877 [26AP]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H6164 [27JY]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———allow a credit for birth mothers whose children are adopted (see H.R. 5251), H3273 [6MY]
———allow a tax credit for producing oil from recycled waste (see H.R. 3592), H648 [22FE]
———allow an individual to designate a percentage of their income tax liability be used to reduce the public debt and require spending reductions equal to amounts so designated (see H.R. 5536), H5504 [1JY]
———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H1028 [2MR]
———allow credits for establishment of franchises with veterans (see H.R. 2672), H3124 [4MY]
———allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3124 [4MY]
———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H1518 [16MR]
———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 87), H3870 [26MY]
———exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from the individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5529), H4505 [15JN]
———express that the value added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), H3080 [29AP]
———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1346), H3310 [11MY]
———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]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 4764), H2579 [14AP]
———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), H7855 [1DE]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H2579 [14AP]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H1396 [12MR]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H327 [21JA]
———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), H2579 [14AP]
Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. 1585), H7644 [29NO]
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), H4386 [10JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H6043 [26JY]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
Ukraine: support continued political and economic development (see H. Res. 981), H41 [12JA]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 5647), H5504 [1JY]
United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and historical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), H3442 [12MY]
Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]
West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H2800 [21AP]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H4507 [15JN]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1221 [9MR]
———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), H473 [2FE]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5502 [1JY] (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7615 [18NO]
———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H3745 [24MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5676 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), H386 [26JA]
———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H40 [12JA]
Health: provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 4944), H2456 [25MR]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 4944), H2456 [25MR]
University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 1491), H5303 [30JN]
Eulogies
Dell, Melissa J.: by Eric Dell, E1881
Obituaries
Collins, Robert W.: Newnan (GA) Times-Herald, H8601 [17DE]
Legare, T. Allen, Jr.: Charleston (SC) Post and Courier, E1117
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H3748 [25MY], H4879 [28JN], H5205 [30JN], H7551 [18NO], H8038 [7DE], H8787 [21DE]
Poems
``When, Hearts Took Flight,'' Albert C. Caswell, E341
Remarks
Afghanistan: strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H6813 [22SE]
Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, E57
Al Barry Foundation: tribute to Barry Basics modular medical apparel, E1504
Amazon.com, Inc.: plans to open distribution center in Cayce, SC, H8266 [9DE]
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin: tribute to convention, E1300
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using those funds (H.R. 5679), H5620 [15JY]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), Senate amendments, H5551 [14JY]
———making omnibus appropriations, H8600 [17DE]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1223 [10MR]
———end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, H6813 [22SE]
———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, H3895 [27MY], H8398 [15DE]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H5551 [14JY]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (H. Res. 1385), H3780 [25MY]
Army: anniversary, H4437 [15JN]
Aviation: require commercial airports to deploy advanced imaging technology machines to increase aviation security and ensure the personal privacy of individuals being scanned by such machines, H7457 [16NO]
Budget: allocation of funds, H477 [3FE], H3709 [24MY]
———deficit, H430 [2FE], H3709 [24MY], H5206 [30JN], H5505 [13JY]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H2176 [22MR]
———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), H1839 [21MR]
Bulgaria: independence anniversary, H4334 [10JN], E1067
———tribute to economic achievements, E25
Chapin, SC: tribute to the Iceland Reunion (organization), E1520
Congress: impact of economy on election results, H7403 [15NO]
Constitution Day: observance, H6766 [16SE]
Defense Academy of Credibility Assessment: designation as National Center for Credibility Assessment, E2048
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8752 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), Senate amendment, H8945
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3750 [25MY], H3895 [27MY], H4783 [24JN], E904
———F-35 aircraft program funding, H8038 [7DE]
———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H3750 [25MY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E152
———release of report on military power of Iran, H2700 [21AP]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3281 [11MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: review current banking laws and regulations that prohibit U.S. citizens living abroad from accessing U.S. banking services, H2939 [28AP]
Diseases: address the lack of adequate housing as a barrier to effective HIV prevention, treatment, and care, and commit to providing adequate funding for developing housing as a response to the AIDS pandemic (H. Con. Res. 137), H3716 [24MY]
Dixie-Narco, Inc.: tribute, E160
Donahue, Brian and Julie: tribute to birth of child, E1440
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (H.R. 213), H7857 [2DE]
Economy: extension of tax cuts for upper-income households, H8092 [8DE]
———impact of failure to extend Bush administration tax cuts, H6165 [28JY], H6461 [30JY]
———importance of job creation, H655 [23FE], H1362 [12MR], H2263 [24MR], H5505 [13JY], H5679 [19JY], H5823 [21JY], H5988 [26JY]
———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), conference report, H5306 [1JY]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8092 [8DE]
Federal aid programs: create a means to review and abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (H.R. 5568), H4781 [24JN]
Ferguson, Mike and Maureen: tribute to birth of child, E2249
First Lieutenant Robert Wilson Collins Post Office Building, Tyrone, GA: designate (S. 3592), H8601 [17DE]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H13 [12JA]
Gilchrist, Stephen and Tammie: tribute to birth of child, E1890
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations, H8945
Hazardous substances: status of proposal to establish Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation's primary permanent nuclear waste storage site, H7618 [29NO], H8357 [15DE]
———Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1176 [9MR], H4088 [28MY], E1400
Health: encourage transparency in health care reform negotiations by broadcasting them on C-SPAN, H148 [19JA]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H975 [2MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1340 [11MR], H1362 [12MR], H1412 [15MR], H1454 [16MR], H1597 [18MR], H1660 [19MR], H1748 [20MR], H1820 [21MR], H2176 [22MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1839 [21MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H148 [19JA]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), H1748 [20MR], H2323 [25MR]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 4944), H2582 [15AP], H4599 [17JN]
———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance, H4599 [17JN]
———use of budget reconciliation process to revise health care reform legislation, H1340 [11MR]
House of Representatives: consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1454 [16MR]
———election for leadership positions, H7551 [18NO]
———pledge not to assemble ``lame-duck'' session between mid-term elections and convening of 112th Congress, H6583 [10AU]
Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H8522 [16DE]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (H. Con. Res. 271), H3018 [29AP]
Manufactured and Modular Housing Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 584), H3715 [24MY]
Mental Health Month: designate (H. Res. 1258), H3710, H3711 [24MY]
National Commission on American Recovery and Reinvestment: establish (H.R. 4219), H336 [26JA]
National Day of Prayer: observance, H3207 [6MY]
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H196 [20JA], H390 [27JA], H655 [23FE], H5988 [26JY]
———host of televised bipartisan health care summit, H935 [26FE]
———proposal to freeze discretionary spending, H430 [2FE]
Orangeburg, SC: tribute to Orangeburg Preparatory School students trip to the District of Columbia, H1108 [4MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of health care reform on employment, H3488 [18MY]
———impact on health care costs, H3444 [13MY]
———impact on Medicare funding, H2885 [27AP]
———impact on senior citizens care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H4250 [9JN]
———repeal, H2464 [13AP]
———repeal (H.R. 4944), H2582 [15AP], H4599 [17JN]
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), E57
Republican Party: launch of AmericaSpeakingOut.com (Internet site) forum, H3827 [26MY]
———national agenda, H5620 [15JY]
Riley, Jeffrey C. and Scarlett D. Hutson: tribute to birth of children, E1221
Rossbach, Jason and Laurie: tribute to birth of child, E1904
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8398 [15DE]
South Carolina: gain of congressional seat relative to census results, H8944 [22DE]
———observance of Carolina Day, H4880 [28JN]
———tribute to economic development efforts, H44 [13JA]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H3874 [27MY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8092 [8DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8092 [8DE]
———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts, H6687 [15SE], H7216 [29SE]
———permanently extend the research and development credit, H3128 [5MY]
———provide incentives for small business job creation (H.R. 5486), motion to recommit, H4599 [17JN]
———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (H.R. 470), H655 [23FE]
———rates, H6884 [23SE]
Turkey: observance of Republic Day, E1964
Unemployment: rates, H196 [20JA], H5679 [19JY], H5988 [26JY], E57
University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team, H4911 [29JN], H5206 [30JN]
———tribute to baseball team (H. Res. 1491), H5685 [19JY]
———tribute to men's basketball team, H390 [27JA]
Virginia: U.S. district court ruling on constitutionality of federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, H8298 [14DE]
Votes: position on missed, E262
West Columbia, SC: tribute to opening of Home Depot USA Inc., Rapid Deployment Center, H1032 [3MR]
Wilson, Joy and Julian: tribute to birth of child, H7216 [29SE]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal, E341
Resolutions by organizations
Tribute to Robin McIntyre Moseley: South Carolina State Senate, E1259
Tributes
Ashley, Jeremiah, H7403 [15NO]
Baruch, Bernard, H2651 [20AP]
Boone, Pat, H5726 [20JY]
Bruton, John, H4680 [23JN]
Carter, Eddie L., H4360 [10JN]
Collins, Robert W., H8601 [17DE]
Cram, Jeanette, H3207 [6MY]
Dell, Melissa J., E1881
Dell, Wayne C., E210
Deloach, Joseph, H7403 [15NO]
Hamel, Charles, H975 [2MR]
Holbrooke, Richard C., E2141
Hunter, Ky, H8944 [22DE]
Legare, T. Allen, Jr., E1116
Martin, Elise Jones, H3085 [4MY]
McGuinn, S. Wade, E369
Moseley, Robin McIntyre, E1259
Pennington, Pepper, H8788 [21DE]
Pippin, Kenneth G., E93
Skelton, Representative, H8752 [17DE]
Taliano, Chuck, H4510 [16JN]