HIGGINS, BRIAN (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2017), H3807 [31MY]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H6219 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 3286), H7206 [1NO]

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), H6344 [21SE]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H9928 [16DE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H6233 [15SE]

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

———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), H7008 [24OC]

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

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 61), H509 [26JA]

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

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

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

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H10017 [20DE]

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), H7714 [16NO]

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

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1873), H7165 [31OC]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 20), H2328 [5AP]

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

Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (see H.R. 892), H1573 [3MR]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H4750 [7JY]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H9928 [16DE]

———prohibit possession, transfer, or use of fraudulent travel documents and require recurring training for transportation security officers (see H.R. 2431), H4671 [6JY]

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), H8187 [6DE]

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

Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H7999 [30NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 176), H7208 [1NO]

———modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 959), H1666 [9MR]

Dept. of HUD: authorize grants and assistance to local governments and others to design and implement policies and programs that address widespread property vacancy and abandonment (see H.R. 790), H1177 (see H.R. 790), H1197 [17FE]

Dept. of State: remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 60), H3806 [31MY]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H4037 [3JN]

Dept. of Transportation: protect safety of U.S. roads by prohibiting Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 2407), H5127 [15JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 923), H3758 [26MY]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H3870 (see H.R. 1672), H3911 [1JN]

———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H3986 [2JN]

———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]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H7008 [24OC]

Drugs: increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (see H.R. 1925), H7161 [27OC]

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

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

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 8), H8077 [1DE]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 2644), H5889 [1AU]

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), H5966 [7SE]

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

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: amend grant programs (see H.R. 2269), H6626 [5OC]

FEMA: improve efficiency and guarantee accountability in the Urban Areas Security Initiative (see H.R. 3726), H9926 [16DE]

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

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H7579 [14NO]

Financial literacy: require financial literacy and economic education counseling for student borrowers (see H.R. 2535), H5085 [14JY]

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

Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 1798), H3806 [31MY]

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]

Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see H.R. 3465), H7829 [17NO]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H435 [24JA]

Hockey Is for Everyone Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 68), H510 [26JA]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H3281 [12MY]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H4187 [14JN]

———improve the H-2A agricultural worker program for use by dairy workers, sheepherders, and goatherders (see H.R. 1720), H4673 [6JY]

———permanently authorize EB-5 regional center program (see H.R. 2972), H6271 [20SE]

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

Insurance: 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), H204 [12JA]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H4042 [7JN]

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), H2040 [29MR]

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

Jordan, Barbara: tribute (see H. Res. 90), H1253 (see H. Res. 90), H1364 [18FE]

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

Korean War: call for repatriation of POW/MIA and abductees (see H. Res. 376), H7579 [14NO]

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]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H7165 [31OC]

LIHEAP: provide level funding (see H.R. 3626), H8968 [14DE]

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

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H6273 [20SE]

Maritime Administration: identify actions to enable qualified U.S. flag capacity to meet national defense requirements (see H.R. 3202), H8320 [8DE]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H4187 [14JN]

———deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 999), H4279 [15JN]

———ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H8320 [8DE]

———promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 891), H6010 [8SE]

———provide for coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 2195), H6043 [9SE]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H4187 [14JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H3063 [4MY]

———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2248), H5127 [15JY]

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

Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 268), H4038 [3JN]

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

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

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 420), H7008 [24OC]

National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 402), H4459 [22JN]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 83), H3112 [5MY]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 27), H601 [9FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 191), H40 [5JA]

Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see H.R. 2337), H7134 [26OC]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H3161 [10MY]

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), H3344 [23MY]

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), H3112 [5MY]

———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H1989 [17MR]

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

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

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), H3301 [13MY]

Real estate: 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), H7331 [3NO]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1574), H3281 [12MY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 1084), H3870 (see H.R. 1084), H3911 [1JN]

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

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H6233 [15SE]

———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H2109 [30MR]

———provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary and secondary school buildings and community colleges (see H.R. 2948), H7258 [2NO]

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

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations and impose a surcharge on high income taxpayers (see H.R. 417), H553 [8FE]

Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 1085), H6273 [20SE]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see H. Res. 177), H3411 [24MY]

Supreme Court: misinterpretation of first amendment relative to Buckley v. Valeo decision on campaign contribution limits (see H. Con. Res. 4), H2935 [2MY]

Taxation: allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040S without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 1058), H3062 [4MY]

———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 743), H4673 [6JY]

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

———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 1533), H2854 [14AP]

———expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings including owner-occupied residences (see H.R. 2555), H6238 [19SE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H5127 [15JY]

———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H8126 [2DE]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6233 [15SE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2644), H5889 [1AU]

———extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H6458 [23SE]

———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H2108 [30MR]

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

———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H2293 [4AP]

———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4075 [13JN]

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

———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), H3987 [2JN]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H4076 [13JN]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 1689), H2998 [3MY]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H4946 [12JY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1002), H2109 [30MR]

Terrorism: include Western Hemisphere in the National Strategy for Counterterrorism's areas of focus with attention on Iran's growing presence and activity (see H. Res. 429), H6922 [13OC]

Transportation: provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see H.R. 1515), H4076 [13JN]

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

———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 572), H598 [9FE]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure that certain transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) do not expire before deadline for implementation of electronic readers for such credentials (see H.R. 1105), H3000 [3MY]

Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see H.R. 1749), H3107 [5MY]

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]

Veterans: establish veterans' treatment courts (see H.R. 2026), H3754 [26MY]

———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. 333), H353 [19JA]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H7258 [2NO]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H3220 [11MY]

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

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6782 [11OC]

———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), H7579 [14NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of State: direct payment of passport fees (see H.R. 2177), H4186 [14JN]

Diseases: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H5883 [1AU]

FEMA: preserve homeland security gains achieved through Urban Areas Security Initiative (see H.R. 3631), H8322 [9DE]

Medicare: establish a cancer center construction loan program (see H.R. 2747), H5883 [1AU]

Political campaigns: limit expenditures in elections for the House of Representatives (see H.R. 2038), H3755 [26MY]

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

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the cost of passports and other enhanced identification documents required to comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (see H.R. 2178), H4186 [14JN]

———extend renewal community tax credit program (see H.R. 1428), H2534 [7AP]

———extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 3224), H6976 [14OC]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of State: direct payment of passport fees (H.R. 2177), H4187 [14JN]

Diseases: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (H.R. 2746), H5886 [1AU]

FEMA: preserve homeland security gains achieved through Urban Areas Security Initiative (H.R. 3631), H8322 [9DE]

Medicare: establish a cancer center construction loan program (H.R. 2747), H5886 [1AU]

Political campaigns: limit expenditures in elections for the House of Representatives (H.R. 2038), H3757 [26MY]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: designate (H.R. 3556), H8125 [2DE]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the cost of passports and other enhanced identification documents required to comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (H.R. 2178), H4187 [14JN]

———extend renewal community tax credit program (H.R. 1428), H2535 [7AP]

———extend the new markets tax credit (H.R. 3224), H6978 [14OC]

Eulogies

Molloy, James T.: by, E1590 [9SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H1009 [16FE]

Armed Forces: withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H9800 [16DE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of the Buffalo and Erie County Library System, E1100 [15JN]

Canada: approval of Beyond the Border agreement to ease border trade and travel, H8201 [7DE]

Cheektowaga, NY: tribute to New York State Sister Cities Conference, E1341 [15JY]

Dept. of Energy: non-defense environmental cleanup funding, H5000 [13JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2017), H3865 [1JN]

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act: implementation, H6282 [21SE]

Economy: importance of job creation, H7269 [3NO]

———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H8741 [13DE]

———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H6357 [22SE], H7718 [17NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), H5000 [13JY]

EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H6866 [13OC]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration (H. Res. 189), H2126 [31MR]

———implement aviation safety rule on preventing pilot fatigue, H6521 [4OC]

———implement crew flight time limitations and rest restrictions, H8007 [1DE]

———improve training and increase minimum flight hours for commercial pilots, H2126 [31MR]

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), H4916 [12JY]

———preserve homeland security gains achieved through Urban Areas Security Initiative (H.R. 3631), H8911 [14DE]

———remove restriction limiting Urban Areas Security Initiative funding to certain high-risk areas, H3865 [1JN]

———terminate National Flood Insurance Program and related mandatory purchase and compliance requirements, H4916 [12JY]

Ford Motor Co.: agreement with UAW relative to operations at Hamburg, NY, plant, H6566 [5OC]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), H6357 [22SE]

Great Lakes: impact of Ohio legislation allowing withdrawal of a large volume of water from Lake Erie, H5028 [14JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H300 [19JA]

Kahn, Dennis: American Cancer Society Cuisine for the Cure Event honoree, E811 [5MY]

Lema, Mark J.: American Society of Anesthesiologists Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1926 [25OC]

LIHEAP: funding, H7019 [25OC]

Multisorb Technologies, Inc.: anniversary, E1342 [15JY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to carriers of Western New York, E1693 [22SE]

National Cancer Research Month: observance, E959 [26MY]

National Trust for Historic Preservation: tribute to National Preservation Conference in Buffalo, NY, H6864 [13OC]

NIH: funding, H1009 [16FE]

NLRB: clarify membership criteria for collective bargaining units and timing of elections of labor organizations (H.R. 3094), H7940 [30NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 2), H300 [19JA]

Public debt: increase statutory limit, H5788 [30JY]

Research: biomedical research funding, H504 [26JA]

Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) (organization): tribute SAGE World Cup participants, E1400 [25JY]

S&W Contracting of WNY, Inc.: inclusion in Fortune (publication) ``Inner City 100'' list, E1541 [7SE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1744 [3OC]

Taxation: extend the new market tax credit and the historic preservation tax credit, H6864 [13OC]

Transportation: improve investment in national transportation infrastructure, H7114 [26OC]

———infrastructure funding, H9800 [16DE]

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), H157 [12JA]

Votes: position on missed, H4550 [24JN], H7380 [4NO], E1083 [14JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H505 [26JA]

Tributes

Ahlstrom, Kenneth, E1007 [1JN], E1039 [3JN]

Andol, Mark, H7237 [2NO]

Beltz, Paul W., E1697 [22SE]

Bratton, Adam, E537 [29MR]

Breehey, Andrew, E745 [15AP]

Brown, Tamara, H8982 [15DE]

Cornell, William F., E1041 [3JN]

Degnan, Caroline, E1876 [14OC]

Frey, Richard L., E2207 [8DE]

Garrison, Marguerite C., E747 [15AP]

Green, Norman W., E1744 [3OC]

Griffin, Margaret, E1711 [23SE]

Hackemer, James T., E1291 [12JY]

Hauptman, Herbert, H7004 [24OC]

Holm, Bruce A., E511 [17MR]

Jackson, Robert H., H7632 [16NO]

Lorigo, Ralph C., E512 [17MR]

Martin, George, E1085 [14JN]

Molloy, James T., H5588 [27JY], E1398 [25JY]

Nalbone, John J., Sr., E1985 [2NO]

Roberts, Jeffrey D., E2183 [6DE]

Sedita, Frank A., Jr., E2195 [7DE]

Seneca, J. Conrad, E1628 [14SE]

Wojcik, Patricia, E1084 [14JN]