BERKLEY, SHELLEY (a Representative from Nevada)
Appointments
Committee to escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the House Chamber, H3348 [24MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H4076 [13JN]
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), H5966 [7SE]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H1580 [4MR]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H4364 [21JN]
———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H6855 [12OC]
———prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H6237 [19SE]
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: 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]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H8262 [7DE]
———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see H.R. 1941), H3759 [26MY]
———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 2085), H3984 [2JN]
———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information on counseling to prevent suicide (see H.R. 1089), H2858 [14AP]
Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve applications to operate new demonstration programs, renew existing programs, and enhance program flexibility (see H.R. 1623), H2911 [15AP]
Australia: express condolences to and solidarity with the people struggling with floods and pledge support and assistance (see H. Res. 34), H472 [25JA]
Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 827), H1390 [28FE]
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see H. Res. 240), H2999 [3MY]
BLM: validate final patent dealing with lands in Nevada conveyed to Coyote Springs Investment, LLC (see H.R. 1400), H2410 [6AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5399 [22JY]
Cedar City, UT: anniversary of Utah Shakespeare Festival (see H. Res. 354), H5126 [15JY]
Children and youth: prepare disconnected youth for a competitive future by improving existing education, workforce, and support programs for high school dropouts (see H.R. 2358), H4751 [7JY]
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]
Clark County, NV: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site (see H.R. 2512), H5018 [13JY]
———withdraw Sloan Hills area from location, entry, and patent under mining laws and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. 856), H1621 [8MR]
Clean Air Act: make restriction on use of class II substances inapplicable to certain fire suppression agents (see H.R. 1613), H2911 [15AP]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5734 [28JY]
Colombia: support citizens in aftermath of flooding, renew Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act extension, promote economic growth, and reinforce fight against drug trafficking (see H. Res. 77), H1989 [17MR]
Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2005), H6238 [19SE]
Committee on Job Creation (Joint, Select): establish (see H.R. 2835), H5936 [2SE] (see H.R. 2835), H5938 [6SE]
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), H8262 [7DE]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 20), H42 [5JA]
Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1166), H2667 [13AP]
Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H2603 [12AP]
———require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see H.R. 1477), H2603 [12AP]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H6506 [3OC]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 2221), H4326 [16JN]
Dams: further allocate and expand availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam (see H.R. 470), H601 [9FE]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H1905 [16MR]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. 3484), H7890 [18NO]
Dept. of Defense: amend Homeowners Assistance Program to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 237), H1525 [2MR]
———expand State licensure exception to allow certain health care professionals to work across State lines without having to obtain a new license (see H.R. 1832), H3217 [11MY]
———review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1457), H2569 [8AP]
Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 820), H1250 (see H.R. 820), H1362 [18FE]
———establish a competitive grant program to foster expansion and replication of excellent public charter schools (see H.R. 1525), H2665 [13AP]
———establish a comprehensive literacy program (see H.R. 2272), H4455 [22JN]
———improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H2109 [30MR]
———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H2039 [29MR]
———make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 1753), H3107 [5MY]
———make grants to promote the education of pregnant and parenting students (see H.R. 2617), H5734 [28JY]
———promote environmental education (see H.R. 2547), H5086 [14JY]
———provide grants to States to ensure that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors (see H.R. 1547), H6626 [5OC]
———reauthorize Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 1342), H2917 [15AP]
Dept. of Energy: develop an energy critical elements program, a rare earth materials program, and amend the National Materials Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see H.R. 952), H2108 [30MR]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H1770 [11MR]
———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2334), H4527 [23JN]
———provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (see H.R. 2786), H6344 [21SE]
———reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children's hospitals (see H.R. 1852), H5489 [25JY]
———revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 751), H1176 (see H.R. 751), H1195 [17FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 959), H1844 [15MR]
Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 709), H2857 [14AP]
Dept. of Labor: establish Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health to oversee contractor employee benefits of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (see H.R. 1030), H5966 [7SE]
Dept. of State: address inefficiencies in the visa processing system that discourage overseas business and leisure travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3039), H6455 [23SE]
———report on whether participants in recent Gaza flotilla attempt should be designated as a terrorist organization and express gratitude to Greece for preventing Gaza flotilla (see H.R. 3131), H6671 [6OC]
———support efforts to strengthen bilateral relationship with Greece (see H.R. 1337), H2266 [1AP]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see H.R. 1022), H1724 [10MR]
———provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 3599), H8260 [7DE]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H5489 [25JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 2530), H5286 [20JY]
———deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 210), H6415 [22SE]
———exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 923), H1574 [3MR]
———improve comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. 2559), H5125 [15JY]
———improve provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 1855), H5240 [19JY]
———presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H3107 [5MY]
———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), H397 [20JA]
———require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H8076 [1DE]
Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H7900 [25NO]
Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H2934 [2MY]
———provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma medications and devices for emergency use (see H.R. 1692), H3112 [5MY]
———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]
Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (see H.R. 3743), H10014 [20DE]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H3278 [12MY]
EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 2738), H5883 [1AU]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 2644), H5661 [27JY]
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. 1681), H2998 [3MY]
FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 2359), H4674 [6JY]
Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H7929 [29NO]
Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H6233 [15SE]
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]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H7209 [1NO]
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]
———establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3159), H7134 [26OC]
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]
Gambling: establish a program for State licensing of Internet poker (see H.R. 2366), H4574 [24JN]
———provide for Dept. of the Treasury licensing of Internet gambling, consumer protections, and enforcement of the tax code (see H.R. 1174), H3304 [13MY]
Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see H.R. 819), H2216 [31MR]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 44), H256 [18JA]
Health: 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), H2268 [1AP]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H3305 [13MY]
Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 1724), H3870 (see H.R. 1724), H3911 [1JN]
Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H6140 [13SE]
Humboldt County, NV: designate the Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area (see H.R. 3377), H7397 [4NO]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H2854 [14AP] (see H.R. 1796), H3114 [6MY]
———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H3282 [12MY]
———facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 3341), H7893 [18NO]
Indianapolis 500 Mile Race: anniversary (see H. Res. 277), H4279 [15JN]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H2412 [6AP]
———provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 1028), H1724 [10MR] (see H.R. 2310), H4526 [23JN]
———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. 111), H37 [5JA]
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), H1525 [2MR]
———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 1655), H2913 [15AP]
———strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H3759 [26MY]
IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H6983 [18OC]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 317), H4530 [23JN]
———recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 1006), H2040 [29MR]
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), H1989 [17MR]
Jordan, Barbara: tribute (see H. Res. 90), H1253 (see H. Res. 90), H1364 [18FE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H2265 [1AP]
———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 1464), H6010 [8SE]
Labor unions: recognize importance in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for equitable wages, humane work conditions, improved benefits, and increased civic engagement by workers (see H. Res. 452), H7207 [1NO]
Lebanon: ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to fund terrorist entities in Lebanon (see H.R. 2215), H4460 [22JN]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H1580 [4MR]
Medicare: exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H2040 [29MR]
———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H3754 [26MY]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H9432 [15DE]
———modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2108), H4034 [3JN]
———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H4279 [15JN]
———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), H2108 [30MR]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H1988 [17MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 2500), H4945 [12JY]
Middle East: express that a Palestinian government which includes Hamas should be prohibited from receiving U.S. aid until that government publicly commits to the Quartet Principles (see H. Res. 244), H3112 [5MY]
———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]
———reaffirm U.S. principles regarding the security of Israel and peace in the Middle East (see H. Res. 270), H4578 [24JN]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 2527), H5084 [14JY]
National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 40), H2665 [13AP]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 242), H3282 [12MY]
National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 402), H433 [24JA]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 165), H1769 [11MR]
Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see H. Res. 379, 380), H5733 [28JY]
Nuclear energy: ensure that nuclear powerplants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact (see H.R. 1242), H2412 [6AP]
———require spent nuclear fuel be stored in dry cask storage (see H.R. 2075), H3868 (see H.R. 2075), H3909 [1JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: 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), H1726 [10MR]
Petroleum: provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (see H.R. 1748), H3281 [12MY]
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), H3646 (see H.R. 1351), H3684 [25MY]
———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H1727 [10MR]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 1881), H3279 [12MY]
Public Health Service: establish position of National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1119), H2858 [14AP]
Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1916), H4038 [3JN]
Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 363), H394 [20JA]
———proposed settlement between Dept. of Justice, State attorneys general, and mortgage services relative to mortgage fraud and the economic crisis (see H. Con. Res. 85), H9946 [19DE]
Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism: anniversary (see H. Res. 222), H2604 [12AP]
Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1574), H3112 [5MY]
Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see H.R. 1427), H3758 [26MY]
SBA: improve microenterprise technical assistance and capacity building grant program and establish an Office of Youth Entrepreneurship (see H.R. 2809), H8320 [8DE]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H2912 [15AP]
———direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H3111 [5MY]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H1723 [10MR]
———improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see H.R. 778), H7830 [17NO]
———provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary and secondary school buildings and community colleges (see H.R. 2948), H7134 [26OC]
———require educational agencies participating in certain school lunch and child nutrition programs to require students to receive a certain amount of nutrition education per year (see H.R. 576), H2039 [29MR]
SEC: require companies and banks to disclose sanctionable investments and activities in Iran (see H.R. 740), H1252 (see H.R. 740), H1364 [18FE]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3599), H8260 [7DE]
Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 112), H37 [5JA]
Shuttlesworth, Fred L.: tribute (see H. Res. 432), H6853 [12OC]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 4), H200 [12JA] (see H.R. 144), H138 [7JA] (see H.R. 584), H598 [9FE]
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), H2858 [14AP]
———modernize income eligibility standards for Federal foster care benefits (see H.R. 2063), H3805 [31MY]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H2266 [1AP]
States: extend authority to make supplemental grants for population increases in certain States under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families (see H.R. 2277), H4456 [22JN]
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]
Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (see H.R. 2992), H6341 [21SE]
———strengthen and clarify commercial, cultural, and other relations between the U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 2918), H6506 [3OC]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H7830 [17NO]
Taxation: allow a deduction for certain payments made to reduce debt on commercial real property (see H.R. 1147), H1982 [17MR]
———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1479), H2603 [12AP]
———create jobs through infrastructure investment (see H.R. 992), H1722 [10MR]
———encourage deployment of highly efficient combined heat and power property (see H.R. 2784), H5885 [1AU]
———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]
———expand military housing allowance exclusion to determine area gross income in determining whether a residential rental property is qualified for purposes of the exempt facility bond rules (see H.R. 2097), H6344 [21SE]
———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 1957), H3408 [24MY]
———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H8320 [8DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2644), H5661 [27JY]
———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H2934 [2MY]
———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H3759 [26MY]
———increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 2481), H4793 [8JY]
———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 673), H723 [11FE] (see H.R. 3087), H6551 [4OC]
———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 476), H507 [26JA]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H3408 [24MY]
———modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H6415 [22SE]
———modify investment tax credit for combined heat and power system property (see H.R. 2750), H5884 [1AU]
———modify timing rules for determining gross income relative to certain construction contracts (see H.R. 1993), H3644 (see H.R. 1993), H3682 [25MY]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H3304 [13MY]
———permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see H.R. 749), H1666 [9MR]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H1454 [1MR]
———provide a credit for employing returning heroes and wounded warriors (see H.R. 3402), H7579 [14NO]
———provide a recovery period for computer-based gambling machines (see H.R. 427), H469 [25JA]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2266 [1AP]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 2091), H4673 [6JY]
———provide market-based manufacturing incentives (see H.R. 3495), H7890 [18NO]
———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 1635), H2912 [15AP]
———provide tax incentives for producing electricity from wasted heat (see H.R. 2812), H5896 [5AU]
———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), H4673 [6JY]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H6043 [9SE]
———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H2933 [2MY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H723 [11FE]
———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H5660 [27JY]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 607), H776 [14FE]
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), H6344 [21SE]
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), H7406 [10NO]
Transportation: 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), H5240 [19JY]
———urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H10015 [20DE]
———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 180), H1985 [17MR]
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]
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), H601 [9FE] (see H.R. 333), H353 [19JA]
———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 287), H5734 [28JY]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 184), H2216 [31MR]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 69), H4457 [22JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1844 [15MR]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6238 [19SE]
———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), H4187 [14JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Egypt: limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see H.R. 1514), H2664 [13AP]
Medicare: increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 1172), H1983 [17MR]
———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), H3408 [24MY]
Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they unilaterally declare a Palestinian State (see H.R. 1592), H2910 [15AP]
Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see H. Res. 373), H5580 [26JY]
Taxation: allow temporarily a reduced rate of tax relative to repatriated foreign earnings (see H.R. 3460), H7828 [17NO]
———make certain estate tax provisions permanent (see H.R. 1757), H3107 [5MY]
———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 468), H507 [26JA]
———restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 467), H507 [26JA]
Turkey: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to Turkey (see H.J. Res. 83), H7331 [3NO]
Constitutional authority statements
Egypt: limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (H.R. 1514), H2666 [13AP]
Medicare: increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (H.R. 1172), H1986 [17MR]
———modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (H.R. 1958), H3410 [24MY]
Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they unilaterally declare a Palestinian State (H.R. 1592), H2914 [15AP]
Taxation: allow temporarily a reduced rate of tax relative to repatriated foreign earnings (H.R. 3460), H7829 [17NO]
———make certain estate tax provisions permanent (H.R. 1757), H3110 [5MY]
———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (H.R. 468), H511 [26JA]
———restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (H.R. 467), H511 [26JA]
Turkey: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to Turkey (H.J. Res. 83), H7332 [3NO]
Remarks
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H1322
Armed Forces: provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (H.R. 1801), Senate amendment, H9937 [19DE]
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan, E833
BLM: National Landscape Conservation System funding, H1322
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H7787 [17NO]
———deficit, H7787 [17NO]
Business and industry: encourage investment in commercial spaceflight industry, E255
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1377
———express condolences for victims of gunpowder explosion at naval base, E1343
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), E960
———expand State licensure exception to allow certain health care professionals to work across State lines without having to obtain a new license, E960
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Nevada National Security Site, E158
———renewable energy loan guarantee programs funding, H1671 [10MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2017), H3865 [1JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2584), E1448
Economy: importance of job creation, H6533 [4OC], H6859 [13OC]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H9937 [19DE]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H9981 [20DE]
FEMA: remove restriction limiting Urban Areas Security Initiative funding to certain high-risk areas, H3865 [1JN]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1671 [10MR], H1896 [16MR], H2251 [1AP]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H297 [19JA]
Israel: condemn murder of Jewish family in West Bank village by Palestinian terrorists, H1781 [14MR]
Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, E1685
———anniversary of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (organization), E151
———anniversary of Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, H6786 [12OC]
———anniversary of Victory Missionary Baptist Church, E1063
Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they unilaterally declare a Palestinian state (H.R. 1592), H6333 [21SE]
———reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, H6332 [21SE]
———reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (H. Res. 268), H4631
National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, E1448
Nevada Fall Free Coalition: tribute to Nevada Fall Prevention Day, E1689
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 2), H297 [19JA]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, E288
Purple Heart Day: observance, E1519
Taiwan: support participation in U.N. Framework Convention for Climate Change, E499
Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund, H7941 [30NO], H8299 [8DE]
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), H177 [12JA]
Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (H. Res. 306), H8877
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), H6800 [12OC]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 3346), H7636 [16NO]
Votes: position on missed, H3093
Tributes
Amodei, Representative, H6196 [15SE]
Goodman, Oscar, E1091
Reese, Gary, E1087