COBLE, HOWARD (a Representative from North Carolina)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8208 [7DE]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors, H2902 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H8075 [1DE]

———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 3), H435 [24JA]

Administrative Conference of the U.S.: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2480), H4793 [8JY]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H1983 [17MR]

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), H4795 [8JY]

Amtrak: limit manner in which food and beverage service is provided (see H.R. 3362), H7331 [3NO]

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), H2536 [7AP]

———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), H1770 [11MR]

———encourage commercial air carriers to provide certain benefits to members traveling on official military orders and are being deployed or are returning from an overseas deployment (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4327 [16JN]

———require financial institutions that are creditors of members to comply with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and maintain a toll-free number to assist members (see H.R. 2329), H4527 [23JN]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (see H.R. 2594), H5375 [21JY]

———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (see H.R. 386), H472 [25JA]

Bankruptcy: clarify proper venue for cases filed by corporations (see H.R. 2533), H5085 [14JY]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: revise Federal charter to reflect a change in eligibility requirements (see H.R. 2815), H6098 [12SE]

Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 1848), H4279 [15JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H3987 [2JN] (see H.J. Res. 2), H40 [5JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation and increasing the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 56), H2858 [14AP]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (see H.R. 2560), H5150 [18JY]

———establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 114), H3758 [26MY]

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H6043 [9SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H6416 [22SE]

CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant (see H.R. 2997), H6922 [13OC]

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), H8187 [6DE]

Congressional Record: limit printing (see H.R. 1626), H2911 [15AP]

Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see H.R. 91), H36 [5JA]

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), H4792 [8JY]

———require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H3162 [10MY]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H1456 [1MR]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see H.R. 2511), H5018 [13JY]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts (see H.R. 394), H433 [24JA]

———modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1166), H6238 [19SE]

———prevent misuse of foreign law in Federal courts (see H.R. 973), H1664 [9MR]

———prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see H.R. 1021), H1724 [10MR]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 1981), H4852 [11JY]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H4578 [24JN]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 745), H2293 [4AP]

Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (see H.R. 2117), H4188 [14JN]

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), H2536 [7AP]

———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 679), H724 [11FE]

Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (see H.R. 1153), H1982 [17MR]

———decision to not defend the Defense of Marriage Act (see H. Con. Res. 25), H3411 [24MY]

———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), H4187 [14JN]

———limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see H.R. 1996), H5399 [22JY]

———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 100), H7134 [26OC]

Dept. of State: improve and strengthen the Office of International Religious Freedom and require religious freedom training for Foreign Service officers (see H.R. 1856), H5375 [21JY]

———remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 60), H2040 [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see H.R. 1160), H1983 [17MR]

———enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 306), H254 [18JA]

———establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 49), H4750 [7JY]

———install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see H.R. 2070), H3987 [2JN]

———take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater oil and natural gas drilling permitting process (see H. Res. 140), H1575 [3MR]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H684 [10FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: rescind authority to develop a return-free tax system (see H.R. 2528), H8728 [12DE]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out programs and activities to improve highway safety (see H.R. 825), H2858 [14AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 198), H1988 [17MR]

———establish an ophthalmologic service and Director of Ophthalmologic Services in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 3216), H8126 [2DE]

———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), H601 [9FE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and the Treasury: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see H.R. 2754), H5884 [1AU]

Diseases: ensure access to, and education about, screening and treatment services for breast cancer (see H. Res. 234), H4279 [15JN]

———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H3806 [31MY]

———improve diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (see H.R. 2123), H6978 [14OC]

———issue a semipostal stamp for the fight against colorectal cancer (see H.R. 893), H1770 [11MR]

———require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer's disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H4188 [14JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H3220 [11MY]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1164), H3987 [2JN]

———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), H3758 [26MY]

———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 97), H36 [5JA]

———prohibit from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste (see H.R. 1391), H3162 [10MY]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (see H.R. 2681), H6098 [12SE]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see H.R. 2250), H5375 [21JY]

Executive Office of the President: define advisors often characterized as ``czars'' and prohibit funding for any associated salaries and expenses (see H.R. 59), H924 [15FE]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (see H.R. 658), H722 [11FE]

FDA: create a pathway for premarket notification and review of laboratory-developed tests (see H.R. 3207), H7893 [18NO]

———give greatest weight in making critical policy decisions to readily available hard science data, including evidence from the natural, physical, and computing sciences (see H. Res. 98), H1178 (see H. Res. 98), H1197 [17FE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 10), H393 [20JA]

———reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (see H.R. 3010), H6412 [22SE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H8188 [6DE]

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H6552 [4OC]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H3115 [6MY]

———protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H4038 [3JN]

———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), H3281 [12MY]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H3220 [11MY]

Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (see H.R. 2706), H6098 [12SE]

———provide the necessary scientific information to properly implement annual catch limits (see H.R. 2304), H6043 [9SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 926), H2412 [6AP]

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]

———extend certain trade preference programs (see H.R. 913), H2572 [8AP]

Government: prioritize obligations for continued payment if the statutory debt limit is reached and appropriate funds for pay and allowances of the Armed Forces and civilian employees serving in combat zones (see H.R. 1551), H3987 [2JN]

Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (see H.R. 527), H549 [8FE]

———establish a moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (see H.R. 1281), H3987 [2JN]

———provide for periodic review of major rules (see H.R. 3392), H7398 [4NO]

GSA: transfer administrative jurisdiction, custody, and control of a building in the District of Columbia to the National Gallery of Art and relocate the FTC from such building (see H.R. 690), H774 [14FE]

Health: apply antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 1839), H3759 [26MY]

———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H4366 [21JN]

———prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H2934 [2MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 2), H33 [5JA]

Health care facilities: protect interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in certain class action lawsuits and Dept. of Justice actions (see H.R. 2032), H4460 [22JN]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H3759 [26MY]

Immigration: clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (see H.R. 3256), H7627 [15NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 100), H7134 [26OC]

———make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving and improve State and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 1459), H3646 (see H.R. 1459), H3684 [25MY]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 2000), H3987 [2JN]

———require the country of origin of certain special immigrant religious workers to extend reciprocal immigration treatment to U.S. nationals (see H.R. 3557), H8124 [2DE]

Information technology: specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see H.R. 2168), H5375 [21JY]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H3646 (see H.R. 890), H3684 [25MY]

———preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H2109 [30MR]

———provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 371), H5019 [13JY]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1955), H4038 [3JN]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 680), H3062 [4MY]

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

Iraq: ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf (see H. Res. 231), H3759 [26MY]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H8881 [13DE]

Kennedy, D. James: tribute (see H. Res. 71), H1797 [14MR]

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

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 2563), H5125 [15JY]

Labor unions: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 972), H3646 (see H.R. 972), H3684 [25MY]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H3987 [2JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: ensure amounts are made available for projects to provide recreational public access (see H.R. 1997), H6098 [12SE]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H3281 [12MY]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H2857 [14AP]

Libya: require the President to recommend specific reductions in non-security discretionary appropriations to offset costs of military operations (see H.R. 1323), H2667 [13AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H4035 [3JN]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H2216 [31MR]

———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H4590 [5JY]

———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H6978 [14OC]

———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H4945 [12JY]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H2109 [30MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H3304 [13MY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 343), H354 [19JA]

———make matching contributions to Thrift Savings Fund contingent on Congress completing action on budget resolution reducing the deficit (see H.R. 1168), H1983 [17MR]

———prohibit payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members (see H.R. 3127), H7831 [17NO]

———set the age at which Members are eligible for an annuity to the same age as the retirement age under the Social Security Act (see H.R. 2397), H5734 [28JY]

———terminate further retirement benefits for Members, except the right to continue participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 2913), H6467 [29SE]

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]

Motor vehicles: exempt certain farm vehicles from certain operating requirements (see H.R. 2414), H7929 [29NO]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 433), H7135 [26OC]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 433), H7135 [26OC]

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), H3161 [10MY]

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: exclude certain non-defense funds from the matching requirements (see H.R. 180), H5019 [13JY]

National Mediation Board: apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative (see H.R. 3538), H8075 [1DE]

———repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.R. 548), H726 [11FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 83), H2935 [2MY]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1756), H4578 [24JN]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 336), H6855 [12OC]

National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 238), H5734 [28JY]

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

NLRB: modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H7831 [17NO]

Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see H. Res. 380), H5733 [28JY]

Nuclear weapons: expand sanctions on individuals who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea equipment or technology relevant to mining or milling uranium or support other proliferation activities (see H.R. 2105), H8728 [12DE]

OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 1111), H1904 [16MR]

Palestinians: restrict funds for the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 2457), H5489 [25JY]

Patents: exempt expired patents from false marking fines if the manufacturing or production process remains unchanged or if the patent is identified as expired (see H.R. 1056), H1796 [14MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide fiscal accountability by converting direct funding into authorizations of appropriations and rescinding unobligated direct funding (see H.R. 1286), H2572 [8AP]

———repeal (see H.R. 2), H33 [5JA]

———repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H6673 [6OC]

———repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H5085 [14JY]

———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H506 [26JA]

Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see H.R. 2337), H6043 [9SE]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H6098 [12SE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 872), H1621 [8MR]

Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1946), H3411 [24MY]

Plants: limit application of laws prohibiting trade in plants that have been illegally taken, transported, or sold to products imported before a certain date (see H.R. 3210), H7627 [15NO]

Political campaigns: prohibit executive agencies from requiring the disclosure of political contributions by an entity submitting an offer for a Federal contract (see H.R. 1906), H3759 [26MY]

Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached (see H.R. 421), H4459 [22JN]

Reagan, Ronald: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 497), H684 [10FE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 1433), H2534 [7AP]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see H.R. 2273), H5019 [13JY]

Roads and highways: eliminate Federal mandate for traffic sign retroreflectivity (see H.R. 2442), H5286 [20JY]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see H.R. 1425), H2918 [15AP]

Securities: constitutional amendment to prohibit the U.S. from owning stock in private corporations (see H.J. Res. 22), H434 [24JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit the U.S. from owning stock in private corporations, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.J. Res. 22), H513 [26JA]

Small business: prevent the imposition of new burdensome or unfair tax collecting requirements on small online businesses (see H. Res. 95), H3221 [11MY]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 4), H200 [12JA] (see H.R. 144), H38 [5JA]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 468), H7831 [17NO]

Social Security: repeal Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements (see H.R. 1683), H3759 [26MY]

Southeast Asia: call for a peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, condemn use of force by Chinese vessels, and support U.S. military operations supporting navigation rights (see H. Res. 352), H5125 [15JY]

Special days and holidays: provide that Washington's Birthday be observed on February 22, rather than the third Monday in February, of each year (see H.R. 2268), H4460 [22JN]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see H. Res. 177), H2293 [4AP]

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

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H5919 [16AU]

``Taps'': designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance (see H.R. 595), H2572 [8AP]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1479), H3806 [31MY]

———allow rollovers from other retirement plans into simple retirement accounts (see H.R. 661), H2575 [11AP]

———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 743), H4852 [11JY]

———encourage greater use of propane as a transportation fuel (see H.R. 2014), H4330 [16JN]

———encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation (see H.R. 1380), H4673 [6JY]

———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 2327), H4795 [8JY]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H5239 [19JY]

———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H4329 [16JN]

———make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see H.R. 3343), H7579 [14NO]

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

———permanently extend treatment of certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1747), H3987 [2JN]

———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H2572 [8AP]

———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H3278 [12MY]

———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H7892 [18NO]

———provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see H.R. 567), H598 [9FE]

———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 1635), H3759 [26MY]

———provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat (see H.R. 3142), H7715 [16NO]

———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H5127 [15JY]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H8319 [8DE]

———reduce the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 609), H4329 [16JN]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1439), H4577 [24JN]

———repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H3758 [26MY]

———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H4529 [23JN]

———temporarily exclude capital gain from gross income (see H.R. 3318), H7893 [18NO]

———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 529), H1666 [9MR]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1002), H1723 [10MR]

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), H8077 [1DE]

———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), H6344 [21SE]

Textile industry and fabrics: support innovation and research in the U.S. textile and fiber products industry (see H.R. 2275), H4455 [22JN]

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), H5888 [1AU]

Transportation: limit claims relative to decisions to issue permits, licenses, and approvals for highway and public transportation capital projects (see H.R. 2426), H5127 [15JY]

Trucking industry: increase effectiveness of Federal oversight of motor carriers by reforming regulations relative to licensed brokers (see H.R. 2357), H4852 [11JY]

U.N.: prohibit funding for the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) (see H.R. 2059), H6273 [20SE]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2829), H6344 [21SE]

———terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H8320 [8DE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H5375 [21JY]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H5019 [13JY]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1410), H7900 [25NO]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H6344 [21SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6098 [12SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: clarify time limits for appeals in civil cases to which the U.S., Federal agencies, or Federal employees are parties (see H.R. 2633), H5488 [25JY]

Members of Congress: increase the number of years of service required to be vested in an annuity under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 2652), H5579 [26JY]

Taxation: limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see H.R. 1864), H3278 [12MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Courts: clarify time limits for appeals in civil cases to which the U.S., Federal agencies, or Federal employees are parties (H.R. 2633), H5488 [25JY]

Members of Congress: increase the number of years of service required to be vested in an annuity under the Federal Employees Retirement System (H.R. 2652), H5580 [26JY]

Taxation: limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (H.R. 1864), H3280 [12MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4375 [22JN]

Remarks

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), H5197 [19JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), consideration (H. Res. 455), H7338 [4NO]

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), H643 [10FE], H687 [11FE]

Courts: clarify time limits for appeals in civil cases to which the U.S., Federal agencies, or Federal employees are parties (H.R. 2633), H6047 [12SE]

———protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), H6048 [12SE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H643 [10FE], H687 [11FE]

FAA: analyze the different aviation industry segments, tailor regulations to address such segments, and assess impact of regulatory actions on the economy, H2136 [31MR]

———authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), H2136 [31MR]

Federal agencies and departments: reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (H.R. 3010), H8083 [2DE]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), H7667 [16NO]

Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (H.R. 527), H8035 [1DE], H8083 [2DE]

Greensboro, NC: tribute to Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball team, E1708 [23SE]

———tribute to Northern Guilford High School football team, E276 [18FE]

———tribute to Northwest Guilford High School boys' lacrosse team, E955 [25MY]

Greensboro College: tribute to men's golf team, E1029 [2JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H217 [18JA]

High Point, NC: tribute to Southwest Guilford High School girls' basketball team, E550 [29MR]

Members of Congress: increase the number of years of service required to be vested in an annuity under the Federal Employees Retirement System, H4861 [12JY]

Mount Ulla, NC: tribute to West Rowan High School football team, E307 [18FE]

National Mediation Board: repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, H2136 [31MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: prohibit diversion, redirection, or transfer of funding, H4424 [22JN]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), H4424 [22JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 2), H217 [18JA]

Randleman, NC: tribute to Randleman High School baseball team, E1124 [16JN]

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

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1746 [3OC]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (H.R. 1002), H7176 [1NO]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), E1834 [12OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), E1834 [12OC]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3079), E1834 [12OC]

Votes: position on missed, H5305 [21JY], H6643 [6OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5122 [15JY], H8356 [12DE]

Tributes

Adulyadej, Bhumibol, E2181 [5DE]

David, Hal, E945 [24MY]

McCreery, Scotty, E989 [27MY], E1027 [2JN]

McKeon, Jack, H4375 [22JN], E1149 [21JN]