ALTMIRE, JASON (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Addresses

Reading of U.S. Constitution, H57 [6JA]

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2017), H3874, H3897, H3915 [1JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), H3987 [2JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2551), H5365 [21JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see H.R. 1297), H2572 [8AP]

———appropriate funds to ensure prompt payment of death gratuity payments upon the death of members when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see H.R. 1469), H2570 [8AP]

———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 1968), H4366 [21JN]

———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. 546), H2268 [1AP]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 181), H601 [9FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H1180 (see H.J. Res. 2), H1200 [17FE] (see H.J. Res. 10), H513 [26JA] (see H.J. Res. 81), H7135 [26OC]

———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 1043), H1768 [11MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5373 [21JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H2664 [13AP]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H1621 [8MR]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transaction by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H7579 [14NO]

Consumers: protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (see H.R. 964), H2268 [1AP]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1166), H3304 [13MY]

CPSC: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 412), H3410 [24MY]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H5734 [28JY]

Dept. of Education: establish national program for arts and technology (see H.R. 3023), H6458 [23SE]

———improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H2667 [13AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4187 [14JN]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H4037 [3JN]

———reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children's hospitals (see H.R. 1852), H3411 [24MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H7715 [16NO]

———make grants for partnerships that finance equipment and infrastructure to improve public safety in rural areas near the Mexican border by enhancing access to mobile communications (see H.R. 1277), H3870 (see H.R. 1277), H3911 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a system of background checks for employers and employees of the electronic life safety and security system installation and monitoring industry (see H.R. 1331), H3806 [31MY]

Dept. of State: remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 60), H2412 [6AP]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 1620), H3162 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: delay certain target compliance dates for minimum retroreflectivity level standards applicable to traffic signs (see H.R. 3536), H8075 [1DE]

———prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H3111 [5MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 198), H4278 [15JN]

———clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 812), H3646 (see H.R. 812), H3684 [25MY]

———designate one U.S. city each year as an ``American World War II City'' (see H.R. 2717), H7830 [17NO]

———establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H3646 (see H.R. 23), H3684 [25MY]

———issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H6458 [23SE]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H2215 [31MR]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 640), H6182 [14SE]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H7069 [25OC]

———require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer's disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H6233 [15SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H1392 [28FE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (see H.R. 3743), H10014 [20DE]

Education: award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and increase global competitiveness (see H.R. 3036), H7579 [14NO]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 2885), H7999 [30NO]

Endangered species: remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 509), H924 [15FE]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2216 [31MR]

EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 1558), H3112 [5MY]

———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 1445), H2569 [8AP]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (see H.R. 2681), H5732 [28JY]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see H.R. 2250), H6098 [12SE]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 2644), H5579 [26JY]

FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 642), H1392 [28FE]

FDA: make clarifications relative to persons accredited to review reports and make recommendations for initial classification of devices (see H.R. 3205), H6975 [14OC]

———provide predictability, consistency, and transparency to the premarket review process (see H.R. 3209), H6976 [14OC]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H6855 [12OC]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H1908 [16MR]

———protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H3278 [12MY]

———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. 615), H3806 [31MY]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H2605 [12AP]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 639), H680 [10FE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H1040 (see H.R. 459), H1071 [16FE]

Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see H.R. 819), H2572 [8AP]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H6098 [12SE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H7333 [3NO]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 453), H506 [26JA]

Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 2000), H3753 [26MY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H3987 [2JN]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H5919 [16AU]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H7892 [18NO]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H1841 [15MR]

LIHEAP: revise formula for allocating funding to States (see H.R. 3574), H8187 [6DE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H8136 [5DE]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H7893 [18NO]

———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H5286 [20JY]

———exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H2934 [2MY]

———modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (see H.R. 1958), H4076 [13JN]

———preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H7892 [18NO]

———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 2140), H4330 [16JN]

———provide payments to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facilities for items and services provided to eligible veterans for non-service-connected conditions (see H.R. 814), H8319 [8DE]

———recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H7830 [17NO]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H1768 [11MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H3646 (see H.R. 1546), H3684 [25MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 2500), H7999 [30NO]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 343), H513 [26JA]

———prevent payment if the public debt limit is reached and clarify pay would not be recouped retroactively (see H.R. 2653), H5579 [26JY]

———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 204), H102 [6JA]

Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 268), H4188 [14JN]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 1449), H7399 [4NO]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 2527), H5084 [14JY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 420), H1180 (see H.R. 420), H1199 [17FE]

NRC: permit a Commissioner to continue to serve if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed (see H.R. 2068), H3868 (see H.R. 2068), H3909 [1JN]

Olympia (U.S.S.): mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3180), H6919 [13OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H7008 [24OC]

———repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 1580), H2910 [15AP]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 872), H1844 [15MR]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2672), H5660 [27JY]

Postal Service: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 1351), H3162 [10MY]

———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H2412 [6AP]

———reform (see H.R. 1262), H3281 [12MY]

Power resources: use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (see H.R. 1861), H4279 [15JN]

Public lands: protect use of traditional hunting and fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on hunting and fishing implements and equipment (see H.R. 1443), H2569 [8AP]

———require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (see H.R. 1444), H2569 [8AP]

Public safety officers: extend public safety officers' death benefits to fire police officers (see H.R. 1348), H6139 [13SE]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 3533), H8074 [1DE]

Rural areas: improve safety of high risk rural roads (see H.R. 2107), H4530 [23JN]

SBA: extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program (see H.R. 2950), H6231 [15SE]

———improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 2936), H6230 [15SE]

———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see H.R. 1425), H2533 [7AP]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 456), H1252 (see H.R. 456), H1364 [18FE]

Small business: modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see H.R. 2949), H6231 [15SE]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 4), H356 [19JA]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 between 1982 and 1992 (see H.R. 1001), H4750 [7JY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H6273 [20SE]

———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 718), H3646 (see H.R. 718), H3684 [25MY]

States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 419), H469 [25JA]

———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (see H.R. 2018), H3754 [26MY]

———recognize and clarify authority to regulate medical aspects of intrastate air ambulance services (see H.R. 1117), H1905 [16MR]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1479), H3411 [24MY]

———allow a temporary dividends received deduction for certain taxable years (see H.R. 1834), H7830 [17NO]

———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. 3046), H7400 [4NO]

———disclose certain tax return information relative to identity theft (see H.R. 1538), H2854 [14AP]

———encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation (see H.R. 1380), H2409 [6AP]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H2934 [2MY]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2644), H5579 [26JY]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H3408 [24MY]

———permanently extend and modify credit for refined coal from steel industry fuel (see H.R. 2223), H4795 [8JY]

———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H8187 [6DE]

———provide a credit for employing returning heroes and wounded warriors (see H.R. 3402), H7405 [10NO]

———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H7209 [1NO]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H6457 [23SE]

———provide incentives for life sciences research (see H.R. 2632), H5488 [25JY]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H6457 [23SE]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H4187 [14JN]

———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H469 [25JA] (see H.R. 488), H508 [26JA]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H3410 [24MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1002), H1908 [16MR]

Terrorism: award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 3421), H7831 [17NO]

———award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 2864), H5964 [7SE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H8187 [6DE]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H6920 [13OC]

Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building, Pittston, PA: designate (see H.R. 2415), H4671 [6JY]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H3281 [12MY]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H1770 [11MR] (see H.R. 333), H513 [26JA]

War: add engaging in or supporting hostilities against the U.S. to the list of acts for which U.S. nationals would lose their nationality (see H.R. 3166), H6853 [12OC]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6626 [5OC]

———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 1193), H7332 [3NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Legion: provide for an additional power under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to individual departments and posts, but not control of activities of such entities (see H.R. 2369), H4574 [24JN]

Dept. of Energy: carry out programs to develop and demonstrate two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. 1808), H3159 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians (see H.R. 1776), H3108 [5MY]

Constitutional authority statements

American Legion: provide for an additional power under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to individual departments and posts, but not control of activities of such entities (H.R. 2369), H4576 [24JN]

Dept. of Energy: carry out programs to develop and demonstrate two small modular nuclear reactor designs (H.R. 1808), H3160 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians (H.R. 1776), H3110 [5MY]

Descriptions

Committee on Small Business (House) Oversight of Federal Regulatory and Paperwork Burdens Administrative Plan, H634 [10FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H685 [11FE], H4472 [23JN]

Remarks

American Legion: provide for an additional power under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to individual departments and posts, but not control of activities of such entities (H.R. 2369), H6568 [5OC]

———provide for an additional power under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to individual departments and posts, but not control of activities of such entities (S. 1639), H8173 [6DE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H1325 [18FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H7797 [17NO]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, H5676 [28JY]

Buy American Act: require that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in the construction, modification, maintenance, or repair of fencing along the southern border are produced in the U.S., H3897 [1JN]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), H5676 [28JY]

Committee on Small Business (House): accomplishments, H6787 [12OC]

Committees of the House: direct certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from Federal agencies (H. Res. 72), H634 [10FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H441 [25JA]

Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (H.R. 2417), H4826 [11JY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out programs to develop and demonstrate two small modular nuclear reactor designs (H.R. 1808), H3164 [11MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: cell phone communications in rural border areas funding, H3846 [1JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2017), H3840, H3846, H3897 [1JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Federal Highway Administration International Scan Program wasteful spending, H4473 [23JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), H3980 [2JN]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H634 [10FE]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S., H3263 [12MY]

———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), Senate amendments, H10001 [20DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), H5054 [14JY]

EPA: provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (H.R. 2681), H6579 [5OC]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3840 [1JN]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), H7643 [16NO]

———protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects, H5054 [14JY]

Green Bay Packers (football team): tribute, H686 [11FE]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1325 [18FE]

Highmark Caring Place (organization): tribute, E2072 [17NO]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (H.R. 1093), H2330 [6AP]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2551), H5365 [21JY]

Library of Congress: Thirty-Year Mass Deacidification Program funding, H5365 [21JY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), H8266 [8DE]

Medicare: repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (H.R. 1041), H2669 [14AP]

National objectives: economic recovery, H442 [25JA], H3263 [12MY]

Natural gas: Marcellus shale drilling for reserves, H2516, H2518 [7AP]

Power resources: use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (H.R. 1861), H7049 [25OC]

Russellton, PA: tribute to Deer Lakes High School boys' volleyball team, E1762 [4OC]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 1425), H3010 [4MY]

States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), H4970 [13JY]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H7251 [2NO]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), Senate amendment, H7657 [16NO]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), consideration (H. Res. 448), H7086 [26OC]

Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (H. Res. 32), H166 [12JA]

Veterans: reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H7657 [16NO]

———restore funding to programs that provide assistance to amputees and other wounded veterans, H3980 [2JN]

Resignations

Committee on Small Business (House), H6123 [13SE]

Tributes

Kotecki, Derek, H6923 [14OC]

Mascara, Frank, E1333 [15JY]

McCracken, David A., E1672 [21SE]

Mills, Edward D., Jr., E1381 [21JY]

Smith, Eugene (Salt), E1471 [1AU]

Stelmaszczyk, Miroslaus, H5500 [26JY]

Tanner, Chuck, H1073 [17FE]