WU, DAVID (a Representative from Oregon)
Amendments
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3391 [12MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof (see H.R. 3721), H3745 [24MY]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2648), H6283 [28JY]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H2843 [22AP]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see H. Res. 1296), H4873 [24JN]
Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), H6405 (see H. Res. 1582), H6457 [29JY]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H5921 [21JY]
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: 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), H7499 [16NO]
———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), H2261 [23MR]
———tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (see H. Res. 925), H473 [2FE]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H3079 [29AP]
———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), H4425 [14JN]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H473 [2FE]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H4780 [23JN]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H6043 [26JY]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H139 [13JA]
Chetco River: make technical corrections to wild and scenic segment designations (see H.R. 5526), H4505 [15JN]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H4386 [10JN]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H5712 [19JY]
Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), H6763 [15SE]
Colleges and universities: create jobs through the hiring of new faculty and counselors at community colleges (see H.R. 4196), H266 [20JA]
Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and activities to protect and restore water quality (see H.R. 4652), H754 [23FE]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 3148), H2460 [25MR]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H6684 [14SE]
Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of certain permits (see H.R. 6184), H7156 (see H.R. 6184), H7213 [28SE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide accountability for criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4567), H471 [2FE]
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), H3484 [13MY]
———award grants for projects that leverage community resources and support student access to physical activity, nutrition education, and nutritious food during school (see H.R. 5430), H4021 (see H.R. 5430), H4083 [27MY]
———enter into interagency agreement with the Corp. for National and Community Service to support a Nutrition Corps (see H.R. 5432), H4021 (see H.R. 5432), H4083 [27MY]
———increase amount of fruits and vegetables purchased for school breakfast and lunch programs (see H.R. 4333), H1169 [4MR]
———promote health and wellness in child care (see H.R. 5431), H4021 (see H.R. 5431), H4083 [27MY]
Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), H3658 [19MY]
Dept. of Defense: phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4650), H2800 [21AP]
Dept. of Education: award grants to State educational agencies for activities designed to integrate engineering education into K-12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of engineering education (see H.R. 4709), H6573 [30JY]
———establish a competitive grant program to foster expansion and replication of excellent public charter schools (see H.R. 4330), H834 [24FE]
———establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 2136), H3274 [6MY]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1322), H3745 [24MY]
———establish Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. 4907), H2460 [25MR]
———guide and provide for research activities at the Office of Science (see H.R. 4905), H2460 [25MR]
———reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4906), H2460 [25MR]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national or regional instructional programs for low-income youth under the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 4480), H7397 [29SE]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H6042 [26JY]
———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 4601), H1028 [2MR]
———provide for osteoporosis and related bone disease education, research, and surveillance (see H.R. 3856), H6164 [27JY]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H3441 [12MY]
———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H5617 [14JY]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H4872 [24JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 3116), H6683 [14SE]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H4778 [23JN]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H3200 [5MY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H602 [4FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure (see H.R. 5510), H8291 [13DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs to receive work-study allowances for outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 4765), H1168 [4MR]
———clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H1028 [2MR]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H8030 [2DE]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see H.R. 4405), H473 [2FE]
Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7644 [29NO]
Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 2855), H6804 [16SE]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
Education: improve foreign language instruction (see H.R. 6036), H7615 [18NO]
———recognize achievements of high school graduating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies in post-secondary institutions, and support community engagement (see H. Res. 1443), H4506 [15JN]
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), H7397 [29SE]
Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), H2937 [27AP]
———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), H2460 [25MR]
English language: require accreditation of training programs (see H.R. 2361), H1397 [12MR]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 5000), H3703 [20MY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions for direct care workers and improve systems for collection and reporting of data on the direct care workforce (see H.R. 5902), H6282 [28JY]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 4806), H4780 [23JN]
FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H556 [3FE]
FCC: issue regulations against censorship of Internet search results (see H.R. 4504), H603 [4FE]
FDA: require labeling of genetically-engineered fish (see H.R. 6264), H7389 [29SE]
Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6628 [10AU]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1549), H327 [21JA]
Federal-State relations: create a loan program to provide funds to State special purpose vehicles for use in collateral support programs and loan participation programs to benefit qualified manufacturers (see H.R. 4629), H5546 [13JY]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
Food: provide children from underserved areas with better access to meals served through the summer food service program for children and certain child care programs (see H.R. 4734), H5546 [13JY]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H5503 [1JY]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H4387 [10JN]
Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Program as it applies to units derived from public domain by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (see H.R. 4888), H4678 [22JN]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H2877 [26AP]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Grand Ronde Reservation Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 6070), H7397 [29SE]
Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 6021), H7757 [30NO]
———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]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H3082 [3MY]
Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H1221 [9MR]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H5985 [22JY]
———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H1028 [2MR]
House Rules: require a three-fifths majority to designate spending as emergency spending, except spending for the Dept. of Defense (see H. Res. 1195), H4678 [22JN]
Housing: prevent loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the U.S. (see H.R. 4868), H3202 [5MY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H834 [24FE]
Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), H4024 (see H. Res. 1319), H4085 [27MY]
Immigration: permanently authorize EB-5 regional center program (see H.R. 4259), H3311 [11MY]
Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H6407 (see H. Res. 1355), H6458 [29JY]
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: extend temporarily the period of COBRA continuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise available through an employment-based health plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), H3540 [18MY]
———require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1691), H6990 [23SE]
Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act on retention of intellectual property arising from federally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), H7453 [15NO]
Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4780 [23JN]
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), H756 [23FE]
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), H6881 [22SE]
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: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H1818 [20MR]
Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H3824 [25MY]
Medicaid: provide funding to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 868), H7155 (see H.R. 868), H7212 [28SE]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H5617 [14JY]
———preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 2443), H3311 [11MY]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1359 [11MR]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H6573 [30JY]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H3079 [29AP]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), H5818 [20JY]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H6805 [16SE]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H4387 [10JN]
Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (see H.R. 4036), H472 [2FE]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1170 [4MR]
NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. 1231), H3080 [29AP]
National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H40 [12JA]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 767), H6764 [15SE]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H3124 [4MY]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H556 [3FE]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1410), H4022 (see H. Res. 1410), H4084 [27MY]
National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 110), H3745 [24MY]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H2460 [25MR]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6805 [16SE]
National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 92), H2580 [14AP]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6882 [22SE]
National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H6764 [15SE]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. 6377), H7499 [16NO]
National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3125 [4MY]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6164 [27JY]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H40 [12JA]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H5677 [15JY]
National Mentoring Month: designate (see H. Res. 990), H267 [20JA]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), H5547 [13JY]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6882 [22SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6164 [27JY]
National School Lunch Act: expand access to healthy afterschool meals for school children in working families (see H.R. 3321), H1518 [16MR]
———improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H1518 [16MR]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H932 [25FE]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H6407 (see H. Res. 1518), H6458 [29JY]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2506 [13AP]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7499 [16NO]
O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see H. Res. 1141), H1222 [9MR]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3542 [18MY]
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), H3658 [19MY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest (see H.R. 4522), H473 [2FE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3124 [4MY]
Power resources: encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing and other buildings, and create sustainable communities (see H.R. 2336), H3274 [6MY]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H1028 [2MR]
Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. 1366), H3541 [18MY]
SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), H3079 [29AP]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
———improve automatic enrollment procedures for the national school lunch and school breakfast programs (see H.R. 4148), H1518 [16MR]
Small Business Act: amend relative to awarding contract opportunities to qualified HUBZone small business concerns (see H.R. 3729), H4905 [28JN]
Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act: extend reduced royalty rate for soda ash (see H.R. 6490), H8030 [2DE]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5618 [14JY]
SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H834 [24FE]
———modify certain requirements for countable resources and income (see H.R. 4937), H4387 [10JN]
Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), H6989 [23SE]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H6043 [26JY]
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 deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1126), H6164 [27JY]
———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H3870 [26MY]
———expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 3586), H4780 [23JN]
———expand availability of saver's credit, make credit refundable, and make Federal matching contributions into the retirement savings of the taxpayer (see H.R. 1961), H3079 [29AP]
———extend and modify the tax credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles (see H.R. 3367), H5546 [13JY]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H3703 [20MY]
———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H4677 [22JN]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H3079 [29AP]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H141 [13JA]
———provide an elective payment for specified energy property (see H.R. 4599), H3745 [24MY]
———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 an investment credit for biofuel facilities (see H.R. 5142), H3124 [4MY]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H4247 [8JN]
———provide that solar electric property need not be located on the property to which it is generating electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient property credit (see H.R. 5464), H4214 [28MY]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H2877 [26AP]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
———temporarily increase investment tax credit for geothermal energy property (see H.R. 5612), H6284 [28JY]
———treatment of bonds issued to finance renewable energy resource facilities, conservation and efficiency facilities, and other specified greenhouse gas emission technologies (see H.R. 3525), H6573 [30JY]
Technology: anniversary of laser invention (see H. Res. 1310), H3078 [29AP]
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), H3124 [4MY]
Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H3274 [6MY]
———prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H5546 [13JY]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H7156 (see H.R. 5967), H7213 [28SE]
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), H6991 [23SE]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), H1324 [10MR]
Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such violations (see H. Res. 1572), H8089 [7DE]
Women: issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 1124), H6572 [30JY]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3125 [4MY]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3312 [11MY]
World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7615 [18NO]
Year of the Lung: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1122), H1170 [4MR]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H1028 [2MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), H555 [3FE]
Colleges and universities: invest in urban universities and create innovation and economic prosperity for the U.S. (see H.R. 5567), H4676 [22JN]
Corps of Engineers: conduct levee system evaluations and certifications on receipt of requests from non-Federal interests (see H.R. 5917), H6402 (see H.R. 5917), H6454 [29JY]
Dept. of Education: authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaptation of open textbooks (see H.R. 4575), H471 [2FE]
Internet Freedom Foundation: establish (see H.R. 4595), H601 [4FE] (see H.R. 4784), H1219 [9MR]
Natural Gas Act: amend certain provisions relative to exportation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. 6124), H6681 [14SE]
NIST: reauthorize (see H.R. 5074), H2695 [20AP]
Northwest Labor Press (publication): anniversary (see H. Res. 1627), H6803 [16SE]
NSF: provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high schools and colleges to provide instruction in nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), H386 [26JA]
SBA: temporarily designate as a HUBZone counties that are most affected by a recession (see H.R. 6251), H7389 [29SE]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
Taxation: clarify treatment of emergency service volunteers as independent contractors (see H.R. 5537), H4596 [16JN]
———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on education loans (see H.R. 4574), H471 [2FE]
Proclamations
AmeriCorps Week: by, E848
Remarks
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H4447 [15JN]
Astoria, OR: anniversary of Tongue Point Jobs Corps Center, E120
Carnahan, Catherine: National Association of Secondary School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, E1602
Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (H. Res. 1062), H2518 [14AP]
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H497 [3FE]
Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, E842
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate (H.R. 4842), H5773 [20JY]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit reallocation of Federal highway funding to livable communities program unless such program is authorized, H6351
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5850), H6351
Disasters: reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs (H.R. 3820), H975, H980, H982 [2MR]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3358 [12MY], E842
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), Senate amendment, H8845 [21DE]
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5325), H3582
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8569 [16DE]
Forest Grove, OR: tribute to Forest Grove Elks Lodge, E1056
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (H. Res. 1377), E2183
NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 3729), E1881
———manned space flight funding, E552
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1097), H984, H986, H987 [2MR]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (H. Res. 1717), H8052 [7DE]
North Plains, OR: anniversary, E1849
Pacific University: anniversary of Na Haumana O Hawaii (Hawaiian students' club) luau, E524
Point of order, H987 [2MR]
Ponzi Vineyards (business): anniversary, E1623
SBA: extend Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, E1542
———extend the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H401 [27JA]
Scappoose, OR: tribute to Scappoose High School baseball team, E1158
Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 4508), H401 [27JA]
———reauthorize (H.R. 5849), E1542
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 4508), H401 [27JA]
———reauthorize (H.R. 5849), E1542
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (H. Con. Res. 266), H6084 [27JY]
———observance of National Day, E1832
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1352), E1832
Taxation: clarify treatment of emergency service volunteers as independent contractors (H.R. 5537), E1118
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H8569 [16DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H8569 [16DE]
U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (H. Res. 747), H989 [2MR]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H7641 [29NO], H7754 [30NO]
Tributes
Cain, Michael (Ray), E2229
Steiner, Jim, E1541