BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana)
Amendments
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H778, H780 [14FE], H928 [15FE], H968 [16FE]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2219), H4460, H4461 [22JN], H4590 [5JY]
FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H4896 [12JY]
Articles and editorials
Dodging Bullets in El Paso, Jeannie DeAngelis, AmericanThinker.com (Internet site), H236 [18JA]
GOP Is Right To Challenge Obama on War in Libya, by, Wall Street Journal, H4453 [22JN]
Mass Graves Hold Thousands, Kashmir Inquiry Finds, Lydia Polgreen, New York (NY) Times, E1624
U.S. Border Agent Jailed for Improper Arrest of Suspected Drug Smuggler, Jerry Seper, Washington (DC) Times, H7115 [26OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3130), H6671 [6OC]
———prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H553 [8FE]
———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), H393 [20JA]
———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H395 [20JA]
Agriculture: authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm (see H.R. 2675), H6233 [15SE]
AID: prohibit funding for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program (see H.R. 1625), H2911 [15AP]
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), H5019 [13JY]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using those funds (see H.R. 389), H395 [20JA]
America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 253), H5127 [15JY]
Appropriations: eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 920), H1988 [17MR]
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), H2412 [6AP]
———authorize members to designate anyone as the person authorized to direct disposition of the remains of the member if the member dies while on active duty (see H.R. 1046), H1844 [15MR]
———condemn disposal as medical waste of remains of deceased members, prevent recurrence of such disposal, and respectfully respond to inquiries on treatment of remains of deceased members (see H. Res. 492), H8968 [14DE]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (see H. Con. Res. 51), H3342 [23MY]
———limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 1609), H3063 [4MY] (see H.R. 3709), H9926 [16DE]
———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 1285), H2572 [8AP]
———provide flexible spending accounts for military families (see H.R. 791), H2216 [31MR]
———provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H7009 [24OC]
———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 1935), H3342 [23MY]
ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 126), H37 [5JA]
Atomic Energy Act: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (see H.R. 1280), H5087 [14JY]
Australia: express condolences to and solidarity with the people struggling with floods and pledge support and assistance (see H. Res. 34), H472 [25JA]
Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 515), H509 [26JA]
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama, former President George W. Bush, and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see H. Res. 241), H3063 [4MY]
BLM: provide for certain oversight and approval on any decision to close national monument land to recreational shooting (see H.R. 3440), H7898 [22NO]
Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ: designate (see H.R. 2668), H5660 [27JY]
Buckles, Frank W.: authorize ceremony in the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving veteran of World War I (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1391 [28FE]
Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 1848), H4330 [16JN]
———constitutional amendment to establish a spending limit (see H.J. Res. 73), H6344 [21SE]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H40 [5JA] (see H.J. Res. 11), H135 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 81), H6977 [14OC]
———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), H3221 [11MY]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (see H.R. 2560), H5125 [15JY]
———reduce spending (see H.R. 408), H725 [11FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5373 [21JY]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant (see H.R. 2997), H6922 [13OC]
Chicago, IL: provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System (see H.R. 2432), H4671 [6JY]
China: condemn discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of prisoners of conscience and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see H. Res. 416), H6506 [3OC]
———deny entry into the U.S. of certain members of senior leadership of the Government and individuals who have committed human rights abuses (see H.R. 2121), H4034 [3JN]
———withdraw normal trade relations status and provide for a balanced trade relationship with the U.S. (see H.R. 2909), H6983 [18OC]
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), H4460 [22JN]
Committee on Deficit Reduction (Joint, Select): require to conduct business in a manner open to the public (see H.R. 2796), H5905 [12AU]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H4674 [6JY]
Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs (House): establish (see H. Res. 82), H681 [10FE]
Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see H.R. 91), H36 [5JA] (see H.R. 849), H1727 [10MR]
Consumers: delay implementation of proposed or final rules relative to reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions (see H.R. 1081), H1908 [16MR]
———provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H3221 [11MY]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H134 [7JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H2934 [2MY]
Cote d'Ivoire: provide humanitarian support in response to political crisis and support democracy (see H. Res. 85), H2293 [4AP]
Courts: assert the standing of the House of Representatives to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in any Federal court litigation (see H. Res. 143), H1575 [3MR]
———modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1166), H1983 [17MR]
———prevent misuse of foreign law in Federal courts (see H.R. 973), H1664 [9MR]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 212), H133 [7JA]
———strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 583), H598 [9FE]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H3108 [5MY]
———prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H8125 [2DE]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H4456 [22JN]
Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who contribute to Cuba's development of petroleum resources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such development (see H.R. 2047), H6238 [19SE]
———extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see H. Res. 226), H2935 [2MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: terminate certain direct payments to farmers for the 2012 crop year (see H.R. 2487), H6458 [23SE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S. (see H.R. 513), H776 [14FE]
Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2514), H5087 [14JY]
———prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (see H.R. 2117), H4586 [1JY]
———reauthorize District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 471), H554 [8FE]
Dept. of HHS: award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see H.R. 2874), H7009 [24OC]
———implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5285 [20JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require States and Federal agencies, departments, and courts to provide certain statistics to the FBI and require the FBI to publish such statistics (see H.R. 3168), H7715 [16NO]
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), H8967 [14DE]
———decision to not defend the Defense of Marriage Act (see H. Con. Res. 25), H1621 [8MR]
Dept. of State: designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels (see H.R. 1270), H2572 [8AP]
———designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 3698), H10027 [23DE]
———establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see H.R. 440), H725 [11FE]
———remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 60), H2412 [6AP]
Dept. of the Interior: allow offshore energy exploration, development, and production operations under drilling permits previously issued by the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 840), H1390 [28FE]
———authorize denial of leases and permits to persons who engage in activities with the government of any foreign country that is subject to any U.S. sanction or embargo (see H.R. 372), H553 [8FE]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (see H.R. 1230), H2412 [6AP]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, provide fair revenue sharing for coastal States, and formulate offshore energy development plans to generate infrastructure revenue (see H.R. 3410), H8000 [30NO]
———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), H924 [15FE]
———extend Outer Continental Shelf leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (see H.R. 993), H1988 [17MR]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (see H.R. 1231), H2412 [6AP]
———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), H1252 (see H.R. 24), H1364 [18FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate the Home Affordable Modification Program (see H.R. 430), H553 [8FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H3111 [5MY]
———exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 923), H2536 [7AP]
———prevent from prohibiting use of dogs on Dept. property (see H.R. 1154), H2109 [30MR]
———provide for certain requirements relative to national cemeteries and funeral and memorial services for deceased veterans (see H.R. 2848), H6467 [29SE]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 1505), H4037 [3JN]
Disabled: provide certified trainers of service animals access to the same public transportation and public accommodations afforded disabled persons with service animals (see H.R. 1878), H6988 [21OC]
Diseases: ensure access to, and education about, screening and treatment services for breast cancer (see H. Res. 234), H3112 [5MY]
———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H3111 [5MY]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see H.R. 320), H3000 [3MY]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 1980), H3806 [31MY]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H2328 [5AP]
Drugs: increase penalties for operators of pill mills (see H.R. 1065), H1988 [17MR]
Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see H.R. 750), H1525 [2MR] (see H.R. 910), H1797 [14MR]
Egypt: limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see H.R. 1514), H3870 (see H.R. 1514), H3911 [1JN]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 2164), H5019 [13JY] (see H.R. 2885), H7209 [1NO]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1723 [10MR]
EPA: consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program (see H.R. 1872), H3759 [26MY]
———disapprove rule relative to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Portland cement manufacturing industry and standards of performance for Portland cement plants (see H.J. Res. 9), H138 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 42), H1251 (see H.J. Res. 42), H1362 [18FE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (see H.R. 1633), H3305 [13MY]
———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), H7579 [14NO]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 97), H36 [5JA]
———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 153), H39 [5JA]
European Union: urge to maintain arms embargo against China (see H. Res. 356), H5150 [18JY]
Executive departments: reduce number of civil service positions (see H.R. 657), H722 [11FE]
Executive Office of the President: require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 3), H41 [5JA]
Export Administration Act: renew (see H.R. 2122), H4034 [3JN]
FAA: prevent dissemination to the public of certain information on noncommercial flights of private aircraft owners and operators (see H.R. 2897), H6097 [12SE]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 3), H138 [7JA]
———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 45), H1575 [3MR]
FCC: disapprove rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices (see H.J. Res. 37), H1456 [1MR]
———prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 642), H680 [10FE]
———prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 96), H36 [5JA]
FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H8188 [6DE]
———provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see H.R. 2182), H7406 [10NO]
Federal agencies and departments: increase transparency of performance results (see H.R. 3262), H7333 [3NO]
———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]
———require periodic review and automatic termination of Federal regulations (see H.R. 3068), H7893 [18NO]
———require scientific studies used in rulemaking be published (see H.R. 2371), H4946 [12JY]
Federal employees: limit circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee (see H.R. 122), H37 [5JA]
———reduce size of the Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 3029), H6413 [22SE]
Financial institutions: permit certain current loans that would otherwise be treated as non-accrual loans as accrual loans for certain purposes (see H.R. 1723), H3646 (see H.R. 1723), H3684 [25MY]
———provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H3758 [26MY]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H1525 [2MR]
———facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3065), H6456 [23SE]
———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 2252), H4364 [21JN]
———protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H3411 [24MY]
———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), H2328 [5AP]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H2293 [4AP]
Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 921), H1574 [3MR]
Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3159), H6853 [12OC]
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]
Forests: restart jobs in the timber industry by providing for the protection of the Mexican spotted owl in sanctuaries (see H.R. 1202), H1984 [17MR]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H507 [26JA]
Government: require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (see H.R. 2146), H4366 [21JN]
Government regulations: establish a moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (see H.R. 213), H133 [7JA] (see H.R. 1281), H2575 [11AP]
———prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 2898), H6344 [21SE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during any period that such entities are in conservatorship or receivership (see H.R. 463), H1666 [9MR]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 292), H256 [18JA]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see H.R. 1269), H4187 [14JN]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 44), H34 [5JA]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (see H.R. 1229), H2412 [6AP]
Health: ensure the FTC bears the burden of proof in false advertising cases involving dietary supplements and dietary ingredients (see H.R. 2045), H4333 [20JN]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H4279 [15JN]
———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 154), H39 [5JA]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3000), H6342 [21SE]
———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (see H.R. 5), H553 [8FE]
———repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H7208 [1NO]
———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 21), H33 [5JA]
———review claims about effects of foods and dietary supplements on health-related conditions and diseases (see H.R. 2044), H4333 [20JN]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 127), H38 [5JA]
———repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 2), H33 [5JA]
Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H8727 [12DE]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H3305 [13MY]
House of Representatives: deem adjournment in effect on date of regularly scheduled Federal general election as sine die and provide for automatic continuing appropriations as of such date (see H.R. 339), H354 [19JA]
House Rules: require authorizing committees to hold annual hearings on GAO investigative reports on the identification, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative Government programs (see H. Res. 142), H1575 [3MR]
———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 15), H41 [5JA]
IMF: repeal authority to provide certain loans to the IMF, repeal increase in the U.S. quota in that Fund, and certain other authorities, and rescind related appropriations (see H.R. 2313), H8125 [2DE]
Immigration: allow States and local governments to pass laws that identify and apprehend illegal aliens, deter such aliens from entering, and encourage or otherwise cause them to leave the U.S. (see H.R. 2670), H5660 [27JY]
———clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H138 [7JA]
———deny certain assistance to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration (see H.R. 1134), H1906 [16MR]
———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), H6098 [12SE]
———provide for expedited removal of certain aliens (see H.R. 2952), H6231 [15SE]
———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 2000), H3753 [26MY]
———reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 692), H1392 [28FE]
Indianapolis 500 Mile Race: anniversary (see H. Res. 277), H3409 [24MY]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H2040 [29MR]
———repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H7333 [3NO]
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 680), H724 [11FE]
Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H3301 [13MY]
Iraq: ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf (see H. Res. 231), H3759 [26MY]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 317), H4590 [5JY]
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), H2216 [31MR]
Kenya: provide compensation to relatives of Foreign Service members and U.S. citizens who were killed as a result of the bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Kenya on August 7, 1998 (see H.R. 2881), H6042 [9SE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H2265 [1AP]
Korean War: call for repatriation of POW/MIA and abductees (see H. Res. 376), H7400 [4NO]
Labor unions: protect State requirements for a secret ballot election of labor organizations (see H.R. 1047), H1768 [11MR]
———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H6043 [9SE]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H2293 [4AP]
Lebanon: ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to fund terrorist entities in Lebanon (see H.R. 2215), H4460 [22JN]
Legislative branch of the Government: prohibit offices from entering into certain contracts with any contractor who does not participate in the E-verify program (see H.R. 280), H357 [19JA]
Libya: authorize the President to vest certain property of the Government of Libya and to use that property to defray costs of U.S. military operations (see H.R. 3725), H9926 [16DE]
———disapprove U.S. intervention (see H. Con. Res. 58), H3985 [2JN]
———require the President to recommend specific reductions in non-security discretionary appropriations to offset costs of military operations (see H.R. 1323), H2536 [7AP]
Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H4750 [7JY]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H1390 [28FE]
Medicaid: require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 593), H5150 [18JY]
Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H8077 [1DE]
———increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 1172), H6010 [8SE]
Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening of students without parental consent (see H.R. 2769), H5884 [1AU]
Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they unilaterally declare a Palestinian State (see H.R. 1592), H3870 (see H.R. 1592), H3911 [1JN]
———reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 268), H4279 [15JN]
———reaffirm U.S. principles regarding the security of Israel and peace in the Middle East (see H. Res. 270), H3342 [23MY]
———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 271), H3342 [23MY]
———support right of Israel to annex Judea and Samaria if the Palestinian Authority continues to press for unilateral Palestinian statehood at the U.N. (see H. Res. 394), H6183 [14SE]
Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 1463), H2858 [14AP]
Motor vehicles: exempt certain farm vehicles from certain operating requirements (see H.R. 2414), H5240 [19JY]
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 Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H8728 [12DE]
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), H2293 [4AP]
National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 2153), H4075 [13JN]
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), H776 [14FE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 336), H6345 [21SE]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 152), H39 [5JA]
———improve border security (see H.R. 1299), H2214 [31MR] (see H.R. 1921), H4946 [12JY]
New York, NY: establish the 9/11 Memorial Cross located at the National 9/11 Memorial Museum as a national monument (see H.R. 2865), H6098 [12SE]
New Zealand: express condolences to those affected by earthquake and pledge support in rescue and recovery efforts (see H. Res. 139), H1727 [10MR]
NLRB: preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business (see H.R. 1976), H3870 (see H.R. 1976), H3911 [1JN]
———repeal rule requiring employers to post notices relative to the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2833), H6183 [14SE]
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]
OAS: withhold a percentage of U.S. contributions for every permanent council meeting held where provisions of the Inter-American Democratic Charter are not invoked relative to Venezuelan constitutional reforms (see H.R. 2542), H6415 [22SE]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy (see H.R. 759), H1176 (see H.R. 759), H1195 [17FE]
OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal Pilot Program (see H.R. 665), H723 [11FE]
———rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 1111), H1904 [16MR]
Palestinians: restrict funds for the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 2457), H4748 [7JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: constitutionality (see H. Res. 475), H8077 [1DE]
———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 127), H38 [5JA]
———protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H5901 [9AU]
———provide fiscal accountability by converting direct funding into authorizations of appropriations and rescinding unobligated direct funding (see H.R. 1286), H2572 [8AP]
———provide for appropriate procedures for verification of citizenship status (see H.R. 1822), H3160 [10MY]
———repeal (see H.R. 2), H33 [5JA]
———repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see H.R. 605), H1040 (see H.R. 605), H1071 [16FE]
———repeal certain provisions relative to physician referals for hospitals (see H.R. 1186), H8125 [2DE]
———repeal certain provisions relative to physician referals for hospitals and physician ownership or investment interests transparency (see H.R. 1159), H8187 [6DE]
———repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see H.R. 1173), H3000 [3MY]
———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), H2108 [30MR]
———require greater transparency on criteria used to grant certain waivers and ensure such waivers are treated in a fair and consistent manner (see H.R. 1184), H2040 [29MR]
———urge Federal courts to expedite disposition of actions challenging constitutionality of provisions (see H. Res. 74, 76), H551 [8FE]
Peace Corps: establish policies and procedures to provide for safety and security of volunteers from rape and sexual assault (see H.R. 2699), H6011 [8SE]
———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), H4674 [6JY]
Pensions: provide Americans the opportunity to provide for their retirement through a S.A.F.E. account (see H.R. 2109), H4034 [3JN]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 872), H1770 [11MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H6467 [29SE]
Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see H.R. 1287), H2213 [31MR]
———expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity (see H.R. 909), H1573 [3MR]
———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 1023), H2293 [4AP]
Presidents of the U.S.: require any organization established to raise funds for a Presidential archival depository or related facilities to disclose sources and amounts of funds raised (see H.R. 775), H1177 (see H.R. 775), H1196 [17FE]
Public debt: disapprove the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 77), H5964 [7SE]
———prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached (see H.R. 421), H601 [9FE]
Public welfare programs: provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1135), H1906 [16MR] (see H.R. 1167), H1983 [17MR]
Puerto Rico: increase number of military service academy appointees (see H.R. 1000), H1723 [10MR]
Radio: prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio programming and transfer certain public radio funds to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 69), H203 [12JA]
Reagan, Ronald: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 497), H508 [26JA]
———tribute (see H. Res. 40), H513 [26JA]
Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H3162 [10MY]
SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change interpretive guidance (see H.R. 2603), H5285 [20JY]
———require companies and banks to disclose sanctionable investments and activities in Iran (see H.R. 740), H1039 (see H.R. 740), H1070 [16FE]
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: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 4), H200 [12JA] (see H.R. 144), H38 [5JA]
Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 787), H1177 (see H.R. 787), H1197 [17FE]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 1509), H4037 [3JN]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H2266 [1AP]
———repeal Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements (see H.R. 1683), H3162 [10MY]
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: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 489), H8882 [13DE]
Sudan: continue restrictions unless the President certifies that Sudan is no longer engaged in training, harboring, supplying, financing, or supporting in any way the Lord's Resistance Army (see H.R. 895), H2216 [31MR]
Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 39), H5489 [25JY]
———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), H6180 [14SE]
———support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 77), H6139 [13SE]
Tariff: extend additional duty on ethanol (see H.R. 3552), H8124 [2DE]
Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1479), H2603 [12AP]
———allow a temporary dividends received deduction for certain taxable years (see H.R. 1834), H6344 [21SE]
———allow an individual to designate a percentage of their income tax liability be used to reduce the public debt and require spending reductions equal to amounts so designated (see H.R. 634), H1456 [1MR]
———allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 879), H2605 [12AP]
———allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040SR without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 1058), H1908 [16MR]
———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 1541), H2854 [14AP]
———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3720), H9926 [16DE]
———clarify treatment of emergency service volunteers as independent contractors (see H.R. 2630), H5398 [22JY]
———encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation (see H.R. 1380), H2409 [6AP]
———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H7626 [15NO]
———exempt certain emergency medical devices from the excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 1310), H2265 [1AP]
———exempt sales of natural gas for use in natural gas vehicles from the retail sales limitation on defining independent producers of petroleum products (see H.R. 1712), H3060 [4MY]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H3344 [23MY]
———improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals and expanding health savings accounts (see H.R. 369), H394 [20JA]
———improve access to health care by expanding health savings accounts (see H.R. 2010), H3754 [26MY]
———increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2198), H4852 [11JY]
———increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 2481), H6233 [15SE]
———increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1004), H1723 [10MR]
———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 health insurance costs for self-employed individuals in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 880), H1844 [15MR]
———make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends (see H.R. 3091), H8728 [12DE]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H3408 [24MY]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H4529 [23JN]
———permanently extend treatment of certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1747), H3107 [5MY]
———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H1908 [16MR]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 206), H102 [6JA]
———provide a checkoff for a Breast and Prostate Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 3466), H7829 [17NO]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H3062 [4MY]
———provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 3099), H6674 [6OC]
———provide for the indexing of certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see H.R. 2945), H7069 [25OC]
———provide that the prohibition on suits to restrain assessment or collection of tax does not apply to the tax provisions of health care reform legislation (see H.R. 3558), H8125 [2DE]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H8319 [8DE]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 1737), H3106 [5MY]
———reduce the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 609), H679 [10FE]
———reduce the corporate income tax rate and change to a more territorial method of taxing corporations (see H.R. 937), H2108 [30MR]
———regulate subsidies paid to rum producers in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 1883), H3279 [12MY]
———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 547), H550 [8FE]
———repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H3870 (see H.R. 1259), H3911 [1JN]
———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 177), H256 [18JA]
———repeal estate tax and retain stepped-up basis at death (see H.R. 143), H38 [5JA]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H469 [25JA]
———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 428), H725 [11FE]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H33 [5JA]
———repeal the unearned income Medicare contribution (see H.R. 1549), H2935 [2MY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H723 [11FE]
———require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H6415 [22SE]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 462), H507 [26JA]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H5240 [19JY]
———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), H2572 [8AP]
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: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 478), H508 [26JA]
Transportation: ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. (see H.R. 1687), H7134 [26OC]
———limit claims relative to decisions to issue permits, licenses, and approvals for highway and public transportation capital projects (see H.R. 2426), H5240 [19JY]
———provide funding flexibility for transportation emergencies (see H.R. 3294), H7579 [14NO]
Transportation Security Administration: prohibit certain employees from using title of ``officer'' and from wearing uniforms and badges resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3608), H8317 [8DE]
Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H8881 [13DE]
U.N.: prohibit funding for the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) (see H.R. 2059), H6344 [21SE]
———prohibit U.S. contributions until the U.N. formally retracts the Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians (see H.R. 1501), H2604 [12AP]
———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2829), H5931 [30AU]
———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), H9929 [16DE]
———withhold U.S. contributions if the U.N. or a U.N. agency supports the recognition of an independent Palestinian state (see H.R. 2261), H4364 [21JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H3646 (see H.R. 886), H3684 [25MY]
U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish (see H.R. 3660), H8965 [14DE]
Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 247), H6416 [22SE]
Veterans: exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 2355), H4573 [24JN]
———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), H776 [14FE]
Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H8077 [1DE]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H8965 [14DE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Animals: 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]
Capitol Building and Grounds: enclose House of Representatives visitors' galleries with a clear and bomb-proof material (see H. Res. 50), H434 [24JA]
Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 875), H1523 [2MR]
FDA: regulations concerning safe dietary ingredients in dietary supplements (see H.R. 3380), H7397 [4NO]
Federal employees: make stillborn children eligible for optional coverage under Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (see H.R. 2737), H5883 [1AU]
Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 2023), H3754 [26MY]
Health: permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see H.R. 2736), H5883 [1AU]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 105), H36 [5JA]
Israel: recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 1006), H1724 [10MR]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H6271 [20SE]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H. Res. 44), H354 [19JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 105), H36 [5JA]
Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 2148), H4074 [13JN]
White House Conference on Autism: convene (see H.R. 3489), H7890 [18NO]
Constitutional authority statements
Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (H.R. 2966), H6238 [19SE]
Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (H.R. 875), H1525 [2MR]
FDA: regulations concerning safe dietary ingredients in dietary supplements (H.R. 3380), H7399 [4NO]
Federal employees: make stillborn children eligible for optional coverage under Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (H.R. 2737), H5886 [1AU]
Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (H.R. 2023), H3757 [26MY]
Health: permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (H.R. 2736), H5886 [1AU]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 105), H44 [5JA]
Israel: recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (H.R. 1006), H1726 [10MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 105), H44 [5JA]
Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (H.R. 2148), H4075 [13JN]
White House Conference on Autism: convene (H.R. 3489), H7891 [18NO]
Excerpts
``Holy Bible'' (Psalm 23), E2153
Letters
Deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities: by, H236 [18JA]
———several Representatives, H235 [18JA]
Direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya: Conway G. Ivy, H4454 [22JN]
———Larry Stewart, H4454 [22JN]
———Susan R. Burge, H4454 [22JN]
Encourage FDA approval of artificial pancreas technologies: by, E2139
Lists
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1236
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), H4127, H4128, H4131, H4170
Animals: improve management and long-term health of wild free-roaming horses and burros, H420 [24JA], H968 [16FE]
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H968 [16FE], H1092 [17FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H1655 [9MR], H1974 [17MR]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), H4452 [22JN], H4547 [24JN]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya, H4452 [22JN], H4683 [7JY]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (H. Con. Res. 51), H4001, H4011 [3JN]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (H. Con. Res. 51), consideration (H. Res. 294), H3996 [3JN]
———express that the President is in violation of the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of Armed Forces in Libya, H4001 [3JN]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), H4001 [3JN]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), consideration (H. Res. 294), H3996 [3JN]
———prohibit funding to support military operations in Libya, H4689 [7JY]
———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), H4452 [22JN], H4560 [24JN]
———withdrawal of troops from Libya, H4547 [24JN]
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, H2926, H2927 [2MY]
BLM: land and resource management funding, H968 [16FE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), E2107
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), H5206 [19JY]
———deficit, H559 [9FE], H1975 [17MR], H2262 [1AP]
———reduce spending, H1977 [17MR], H6127-H6129 [13SE]
Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (H.R. 875), E413
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1369
Dept. of Agriculture: agriculture buildings and facilities and rental payments funding, H4170
———fee-for-service horse meat inspections funding, H4223 [15JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration (H. Res. 276), H3426 [25MY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2219), H4689, H4706 [7JY]
———prohibit funding to be used in contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H4706 [7JY]
Dept. of Education: funding, H1976 [17MR]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, H1655 [9MR]
———prohibit leasing permits for oil and gas drilling on the northern coast of California, H3203 [11MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H3203 [11MY]
Diaz, Jesus E., Jr.: arrest for detainment of drug smuggler along the Mexican border, H7114 [26OC]
District of Columbia: tribute to ``Peloton of Awesome'' charity bike ride, E1927
Economy: depreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to FRS proposal to print more money, H4955 [13JY]
———impact of inflation on consumers, H6081 [12SE]
EPA: establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), H8280 [8DE]
European Union: debt crisis, H8009 [1DE], H9999 [20DE]
FDA: encourage approval of artificial pancreas technologies, E2139
Fishers, IN: tribute to Fishers High School football team, H232 [18JA]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H2926 [2MY], H3296 [13MY]
Greece: role of IMF and FRS in financial bailout, H6669 [6OC]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H1976 [17MR]
Hungary: U.S. policy, E1187
India: discovery of mass graves in Kashmir Valley, E1624
Inglima, Philip T.: Georgetown University Alumni Association John Carroll Award recipient, E861
Israel: recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (H.R. 1006), E451
Korea, Republic of: tribute to pledge of foreign aid to Afghanistan, E909
———tribute to successful bid to host 2018 Winter Olympic Games, E1269
Kyrgyzstan: political reform, E804
Libya: declare that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya, H3422 [25MY]
Mexico: allow U.S. law enforcement officers to carry weapons while in Mexico, H1656 [9MR]
Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (H. Res. 268), H4631 [6JY]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1236
National objectives: economic recovery, H4127 [14JN], H6127-H6129 [13SE]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H235 [18JA], H1093 [17FE]
Obama, President: evaluation of Middle East policies, E931
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H1975 [17MR], H2260, H2261, H2262 [1AP]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H1973-H1975 [17MR]
———gasoline price levels, H1973 [17MR]
Power resources: national energy policy, H528 [8FE], H1528 [3MR], H1655 [9MR], H1976 [17MR]
Public debt: increase statutory limit, H4683 [7JY]
Rahim, Fahim: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1554
Rahim, Naeem: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1554
SMC Corp. of America: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ``Most Innovative Companies'' list, E1994
Social Security: court decision requiring participation in Medicare to receive retirement benefits, H2260, H2261 [1AP]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1702
———U.S. policy, E896
Taxation: rates, H4865 [12JY], H5206 [19JY]
U.N.: secure return to the U.S. of overpayments paid into the U.N. Tax Equalization Fund (H.R. 519), H566 [9FE]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), E1872
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), E1872
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3079), E1872
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: tribute to Australian Government for contribution to help build Education Center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, E415
Votes: position on missed, H2198
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: observance, E2102
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H764 [14FE], H4361 [21JN], H5122 [15JY]
Special order: granted, H101 [6JA], H252 [18JA], H432 [24JA]
Statements
Building National Security for the Republic of China: Ma Ying-jeou, President of Taiwan, E896
Tables
NATO operations in Libya by country, H4454 [22JN]
Tributes
Adulyadej, Bhumibol, E2191
Denhart, Jake, E1707
Harris, Ramie L., E2153
Harris, Ray A., E2153
Harris, Shey M., E2153
Leahy, Sean, H3296 [13MY]
Phillips, William E., III, E1284
Reagan, Ronald, H579 [9FE]