CROWLEY, JOSEPH (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H783 [14FE]

Appointments

Committee to escort Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, into the House Chamber, H1624 [9MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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), H4751 [7JY]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H7332 [3NO]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H7332 [3NO]

APEC Business Travel Program: establish to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards to business and Government leaders engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business (see H.R. 2042), H3755 [26MY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 12), H554 [8FE]

Armed Forces: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H8320 [8DE]

———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see H.R. 1941), H5966 [7SE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 243), H2999 [3MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5897 [5AU]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 289), H4367 [21JN]

Children and youth: establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 2012), H3754 [26MY]

———require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities (see H.R. 3741), H10014 [20DE]

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

———prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H2410 [6AP]

Civil War—U.S.: sesquicentennial (see H. Res. 207), H2935 [2MY]

Clothing industry: provide preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines (see H.R. 2387), H5240 [19JY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 3653), H8880 [13DE]

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), H8319 [8DE]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 2471), H7208 [1NO]

———delay implementation of proposed or final rules relative to reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions (see H.R. 1081), H1988 [17MR]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 20), H42 [5JA]

Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office, Geneva, NY: designate (see H.R. 2244), H4363 [21JN]

Credit: extend increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 2508), H6344 [21SE]

———prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H2603 [12AP]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H7400 [4NO]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H1905 [16MR]

Dept. of HHS: extend the child and family services program (see H.R. 2790), H5897 [5AU] (see H.R. 2883), H6233 [15SE]

Dept. of Justice: classify human trafficking as a violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 2982), H6506 [3OC]

———enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see H.R. 1896), H3300 [13MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide a receipt to each taxpayer who files a Federal income tax return (see H.R. 1583), H4852 [11JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain veterans entitled to educational assistance to use such entitlement to start or purchase a qualifying business enterprise (see H.R. 3167), H7898 [22NO]

———allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 2530), H5782 [29JY]

———carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 198), H5888 [1AU]

———designate one U.S. city each year as an ``American World War II City'' (see H.R. 2717), H8125 [2DE]

———increase amount of Medal of Honor special pension (see H.R. 2318), H4526 [23JN]

———prohibit disposal of certain land and improvements at St. Albans campus (see H.R. 1799), H3870 (see H.R. 1799), H3911 [1JN]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H3806 [31MY]

———promote increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable associated hospitalizations (see H. Res. 295), H6627 [5OC]

———require reporting on the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and on the status of international progress on universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment (see H.R. 1880), H3279 [12MY]

Dominican Americans: recognize contributions to the U.S. and support establishment of a national month of recognition (see H. Res. 428), H6672 [6OC]

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

Egypt: express solidarity with Egyptian people, condemn use of violence against protesters, express gratitude toward Egyptian military for restraint, and support transition to a representative government (see H. Res. 88), H1040 (see H. Res. 88), H1071 [16FE]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 2644), H5734 [28JY]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H7890 [18NO]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H2040 [29MR]

Financial institutions: repeal certain debit card interchange price controls and restore balance to the electronic payments system (see H.R. 3156), H7069 [25OC]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H7579 [14NO]

———prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H684 [10FE]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2639), H5488 [25JY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 304), H4186 [14JN]

Greece: recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (see H. Res. 179), H2040 [29MR]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H3305 [13MY]

Immigration: allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (see H.R. 2161), H4367 [21JN]

———allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H2854 [14AP]

———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H7161 [27OC]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H6273 [20SE]

———strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H3759 [26MY]

Japan: express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts (see H. Res. 172), H1908 [16MR]

John J. Cook Post Office, East Rockaway, NY: designate (see H.R. 2079), H3987 [2JN]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1027), H1724 [10MR] (see H.R. 2580), H7929 [29NO]

Korean War: call for repatriation of POW/MIA and abductees (see H. Res. 376), H7135 [26OC]

Long Island Sound: amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to restoration and stewardship (see H.R. 3717), H9926 [16DE]

———improve activities to protect watershed (see H.R. 2110), H4076 [13JN]

Medicare: create additional residency slots in participating teaching hospitals, expand primary care bonus to certain underserved specialties, and provide tax incentives for practicing-teaching physicians (see H.R. 2224), H4326 [16JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 2500), H4945 [12JY]

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), H3759 [26MY]

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

National Clandestine Service of the CIA NCS Officer Gregg David Wenzel Memorial Post Office, Monroe, NY: designate (see H.R. 3593), H9929 [16DE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 242), H3282 [12MY]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1756), H4366 [21JN]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 165), H2412 [6AP]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 27), H1252 (see H.R. 27), H1364 [18FE]

New Zealand: express condolences to those affected by earthquake and pledge support in rescue and recovery efforts (see H. Res. 139), H1524 [2MR]

NRC: permit a Commissioner to continue to serve if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed (see H.R. 2068), H4673 [6JY]

Peace Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 11), H554 [8FE]

Peace Corps Month: designate (see H. Res. 11), H554 [8FE]

Philippines: express condolences to victims of Tropical Storm Washi and ensuing floods, reaffirm friendship, and pledge support to assist in disaster relief, recovery, and reconstruction (see H. Res. 505), H10027 [23DE]

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), H2917 [15AP]

———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H2858 [14AP]

Power resources: repeal tax credits for ethanol blenders and repeal the tariff on imported ethanol (see H.R. 2307), H4526 [23JN]

Public debt: increase statutory limit (see H.R. 2663), H5660 [27JY]

Puerto Rico: increase number of military service academy appointees (see H.R. 1000), H1723 [10MR]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: designate (see H.R. 3556), H8124 [2DE]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H9928 [16DE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H2912 [15AP]

———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H1723 [10MR]

Sergeant Angel Mendez Post Office, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 2422), H4671 [6JY]

Shuttlesworth, Fred L.: tribute (see H. Res. 432), H6853 [12OC]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (see H.R. 3606), H8317 [8DE]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 584), H726 [11FE]

Social Security: ensure any reform prevents the reduction of benefits or an increase in retirement age (see H. Con. Res. 64), H4946 [12JY]

———extend eligibility period for SSI benefits for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants (see H.R. 3083), H7134 [26OC]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H5780 [29JY]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H2913 [15AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for certain payments made to reduce debt on commercial real property (see H.R. 1147), H4577 [24JN]

———allow certain Puerto Rico corporations to elect to be treated as domestic corporations (see H.R. 3020), H7258 [2NO]

———clarify that bonus depreciation is not a cost allocated to a contract under the percentage of completion method for long-term contracts (see H.R. 3366), H7893 [18NO]

———create jobs through infrastructure investment (see H.R. 992), H1722 [10MR]

———encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation (see H.R. 1380), H2536 [7AP]

———exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 2989), H6341 [21SE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H7208 [1NO]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H5087 [14JY]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2644), H5734 [28JY]

———extend look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations (see H.R. 2735), H8188 [6DE]

———extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H7209 [1NO]

———make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2412), H4671 [6JY]

———make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H8965 [14DE]

———make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums (see H.R. 1018), H1724 [10MR]

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

———make residents of Puerto Rico with one or two children eligible for the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2454), H4748 [7JY]

———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H8319 [8DE]

———permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see H.R. 749), H1039 (see H.R. 749), H1070 [16FE]

———permit disclosure of certain tax return information for purposes of missing or exploited children investigations (see H.R. 1978), H3644 (see H.R. 1978), H3682 [25MY]

———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H6009 [8SE]

———provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see H.R. 376), H395 [20JA]

———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 1635), H3411 [24MY]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H2933 [2MY]

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), H8262 [7DE]

Transportation: provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see H.R. 1515), H4852 [11JY]

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

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see H. Res. 306), H4277 [15JN]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H7069 [25OC]

Uganda: honor life of David Kato and all who are victims of violence because of their sexual orientation or gender identity (see H. Res. 100), H1666 [9MR]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3346), H7330 [3NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H8077 [1DE]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H2327 [5AP]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 69), H4457 [22JN]

———honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (see H. Res. 258), H3160 [10MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6922 [13OC]

Year for People of African Descent: support (see H. Res. 41), H554 [8FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 66), H3756 [26MY]

Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 2221), H4326 [16JN]

FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders (see H.R. 1752), H3107 [5MY]

Federal aid programs: ensure seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and certain governmental retirees receive a one-time payment to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2590), H5239 [19JY]

Ferraro, Geraldine A.: tribute (see H. Res. 190), H2107 [30MR]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 439), H6977 [14OC]

House Rules: require Members to notify the Clerk of participation in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (see H. Res. 169), H1842 [15MR]

India: call for continued strengthening of relations with the U.S. and recognize people and Government for building and maintaining a constitutional democracy (see H. Res. 59), H509 [26JA]

New York, NY: anniversary of St. Patrick's Day parade (see H. Res. 161), H1725 [10MR]

Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: designate (see H.R. 3413), H7577 [14NO]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determination of the limit on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 2686), H5733 [28JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), H3758 [26MY]

Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (H.R. 2221), H4329 [16JN]

FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders (H.R. 1752), H3110 [5MY]

Federal aid programs: ensure seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and certain governmental retirees receive a one-time payment to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (H.R. 2590), H5239 [19JY]

Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: designate (H.R. 3413), H7578 [14NO]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determination of the limit on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 2686), H5733 [28JY]

Motions

House Rules: amend and adopt (H. Res. 5), H26 [5JA]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (H.R. 3), H3032 [4MY]

Appropriations: making continuing, H6394 [22SE]

Armenia: independence anniversary, E1689 [22SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), H5268 [20JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: limit application of Davis-Bacon Act relative to funding of projects or programs, E1029 [2JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2017), E1021, E1029 [2JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H7838 [18NO]

———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H8805 [13DE]

———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H9979, H9980, H9981, H9982, H9983, H9984, H9985, H9986 [20DE]

———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H6394 [22SE], H6863 [13OC]

FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program funding, H6394 [22SE]

———Disaster Relief Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding, H6394 [22SE]

———remove restriction limiting Urban Areas Security Initiative funding to certain high-risk areas, E1021 [2JN]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth, E1737 [3OC]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H298 [19JA]

House Rules: require Members to notify the Clerk of participation in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (H. Res. 169), H7144 [27OC]

———requirement of a three-fifths vote on certain legislation increasing taxes, H1552 [3MR]

Iran: allegations of complicity in alleged plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia ambassador to the U.S. and conduct bombings of embassies, E1849 [13OC]

———strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), E2266 [14DE]

Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, H6333, H6334 [21SE]

NLRB: clarify membership criteria for collective bargaining units and timing of elections of labor organizations (H.R. 3094), H7967 [30NO]

———clarify membership criteria for collective bargaining units and timing of elections of labor organizations (H.R. 3094), consideration (H. Res. 470), H7838 [18NO]

Patents: eliminate the transitional program for covered business method patents requiring a post-grant administrative review, H4496 [23JN]

———reform (H.R. 1249), H4496 [23JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (H.R. 358), H6863 [13OC]

———repeal (H.R. 2), H298 [19JA]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6863 [13OC]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), H1464 [2MR], H1532, H1534, H1537, H1544 [3MR]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 129), H1468, H1469, H1470, H1471 [2MR]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H1550, H1552 [3MR]

Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 412), H6394 [22SE]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 412), H6394 [22SE]

Taxation: modify calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs (H.R. 2576), H7144, H7145, H7146, H7147 [27OC]

———prohibit tax increase on middle class, H1468, H1470, H1471 [2MR], H1532, H1534, H1537, H1544 [3MR]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations, payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments, H1532, H1534, H1537, H1544, H1550, H1552 [3MR]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H1550 [3MR]

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), H154 [12JA]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), H6817 [12OC]

Votes: correction, E1858 [13OC], E2203 [7DE]

———position on missed, H3094 [5MY], E1355, E1361 [19JY]

Tributes

Carey, Hugh L., E1550 [7SE]