JORDAN, JIM (a Representative from Ohio)
Amendments
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H781 [14FE], H1226 [18FE]
Budget: reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels (H. Res. 38), H436 [24JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2017), H3873, H3914 [1JN]
Appointments
Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H3 [5JA]
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), H7258 [2NO]
———prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H1620 [8MR]
———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]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H1983 [17MR]
American Legion: provide for an additional power under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to individual departments and posts, but not control of activities of such entities (see H.R. 2369), H4795 [8JY]
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), H2572 [8AP]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H9929 [16DE]
Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ: designate (see H.R. 2668), H5660 [27JY]
Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 1848), H3305 [13MY]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H40 [5JA]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation and increasing the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 56), H3282 [12MY]
———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. 2041), H3755 [26MY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2011-2021 (see H. Con. Res. 37), H2604 [12AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H6043 [9SE]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant (see H.R. 2997), H7892 [18NO]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2918 [15AP]
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]
Consumers: delay implementation of proposed or final rules relative to reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions (see H.R. 1081), H2858 [14AP]
———provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H3108 [5MY]
———require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H7579 [14NO]
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), H3344 [23MY]
Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 875), H1523 [2MR]
Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 1981), H8125 [2DE]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H4456 [22JN]
Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 745), H2268 [1AP] (see H.R. 746), H1039 (see H.R. 746), H1070 [16FE]
Dept. of Energy: repeal the Weatherization Assistance Program (see H.R. 3441), H8320 [8DE]
Dept. of Justice: decision to not defend the Defense of Marriage Act (see H. Con. Res. 25), H1621 [8MR]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H680 [10FE]
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]
Economy: spur economic growth and create jobs (see H.R. 3400), H7405 [10NO]
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: 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), H4852 [11JY]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 97), H513 [26JA]
———prohibit from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste (see H.R. 1391), H3162 [10MY]
Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 315), H4328 [16JN]
FCC: 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]
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), H6854 [12OC]
Federal employees: reduce size of the Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 3029), H7161 [27OC]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H1770 [11MR]
———protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H3278 [12MY]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H2667 [13AP]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H2040 [29MR]
Government: prioritize obligations for continued payment if the statutory debt limit is reached and appropriate funds for pay and allowances of the Armed Forces and civilian employees serving in combat zones (see H.R. 1551), H2918 [15AP]
Government regulations: establish a moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions, repeal all rules enacted over a certain number of years, and allow agencies to request exceptions to such repeal (see H.R. 3181), H7400 [4NO]
———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: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 1182), H2412 [6AP]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H9946 [19DE]
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), H8322 [9DE]
Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H7134 [26OC]
Labor unions: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 972), H1664 [9MR]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H2858 [14AP]
Libya: 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), H2858 [14AP]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H1390 [28FE]
Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office, Rootstown, OH: designate (see H.R. 725), H3646 (see H.R. 725), H3684 [25MY]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 431), H469 [25JA]
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), H4367 [21JN]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 420), H2917 [15AP]
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]
NLRB: repeal rule requiring employers to post notices relative to the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2854), H6098 [12SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: constitutionality (see H. Res. 475), H8262 [7DE]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 358), H394 [20JA]
———provide fiscal accountability by converting direct funding into authorizations of appropriations and rescinding unobligated direct funding (see H.R. 1286), H2268 [1AP]
Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the U.S. against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 668), H723 [11FE]
Public debt: disapprove the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 77), H6043 [9SE]
———prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached (see H.R. 421), H469 [25JA]
Reagan, Ronald: tribute (see H. Res. 40), H554 [8FE]
Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see H.R. 763), H1727 [10MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 4), H513 [26JA]
Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 489), H9946 [19DE]
Taxation: allow a temporary dividends received deduction for certain taxable years (see H.R. 1834), H7257 [2NO]
———limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see H.R. 1864), H4459 [22JN]
———prohibit discrimination in State taxation of multichannel video programming distribution services (see H.R. 1804), H3159 [10MY]
———reduce the corporate income tax rate and change to a more territorial method of taxing corporations (see H.R. 937), H1797 [14MR]
———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1439), H4673 [6JY]
———repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H3281 [12MY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H3410 [24MY]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1002), H1723 [10MR]
Terrorism: award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 3421), H8188 [6DE]
Transportation: limit claims relative to decisions to issue permits, licenses, and approvals for highway and public transportation capital projects (see H.R. 2426), H5240 [19JY]
U.N.: prohibit funding for the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) (see H.R. 2059), H6344 [21SE]
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]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Budget: reduce spending (see H.R. 408), H434 [24JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate the Home Affordable Modification Program (see H.R. 430), H469 [25JA]
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]
Constitutional authority statements
Budget: reduce spending (H.R. 408), H435 [24JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate the Home Affordable Modification Program (H.R. 430), H471 [25JA]
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 (H.R. 1135), H1907 [16MR]
———provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (H.R. 1167), H1986 [17MR]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H5907 [16AU]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H5907 [16AU]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (H.R. 3), H3026 [4MY]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), H4172 [14JN]
Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending, H1230 [18FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H1230 [18FE]
Armed Forces: express that the President is in violation of the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of Armed Forces in Libya, H4008
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), H4008
Bevilacqua, Al: National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee and Order of Merit recipient, E2224
Bevilacqua, Chris: National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee and Outstanding American Award recipient, E2224
Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), H5205, H5206, H5208 [19JY]
———cut and cap Federal spending and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2693), H5806 [30JY]
———reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels (H. Res. 38), H454
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), H2877 [15AP]
Committees of the House: direct certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from Federal agencies (H. Res. 72), H705 [11FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service funding, H4172 [14JN]
———Economic Research Service funding, H4172 [14JN]
———Food for Peace program funding, H4172 [14JN]
———National Agricultural Statistics Service funding, H4172 [14JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction, H3906 [1JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2017), H3906 [1JN]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, H705 [11FE]
Egypt: condemn attack on Israeli embassy, E1642
Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E887
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1760
Votes: position on missed, H2338
Tributes
Baker, Kendall L., E998
Carse, Nathan B., E289
Dahill, Douglas E., E1770
Fisher, Michael, E1001
Houk, Robert W., E2226
Parker, David W., E2270
Reed, Casey, E1001
Willamowski, John, E1001