McKEON, HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H3602, H3610, H3613 [25MY], H3720 [26MY]
Appointments
Committee to escort Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, into the House Chamber, H1624 [9MR]
Committee to escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the House Chamber, H3348 [24MY]
Committee to escort Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak into the House Chamber, H6882 [13OC]
Conferee: H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8208 [7DE]
Articles and editorials
War Against Anyone Who Doesn't Like the U.S.?, Michael McGough, Los Angeles (CA) Times, H3663 [25MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: 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]
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), H6458 [23SE]
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), H2858 [14AP]
———encourage commercial air carriers to provide certain benefits to members traveling on official military orders and are being deployed or are returning from an overseas deployment (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4327 [16JN]
Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ: designate (see H.R. 2668), H5660 [27JY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H40 [5JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H7135 [26OC]
Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see H.R. 91), H3758 [26MY] (see H.R. 2417), H4751 [7JY]
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), H6273 [20SE]
Courts: prevent misuse of foreign law in Federal courts (see H.R. 973), H4329 [16JN]
CPSC: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 412), H553 [8FE]
Credit: permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 1754), H6978 [14OC]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H3108 [5MY]
Dams: further allocate and expand availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam (see H.R. 470), H601 [9FE]
Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (see H.R. 2117), H4188 [14JN]
———provide States and local educational agencies with maximum flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see H.R. 2445), H4748 [7JY]
———repeal ineffective or unnecessary programs to restore focus of Federal programs on quality elementary and secondary programs for disadvantaged students (see H.R. 1891), H3300 [13MY]
Dept. of HHS: implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5285 [20JY]
Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (see H.R. 1153), H1982 [17MR]
———decision to not defend the Defense of Marriage Act (see H. Con. Res. 25), H1770 [11MR]
———limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see H.R. 1996), H4279 [15JN]
Dept. of State: remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 60), H5020 [13JY]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (see H.R. 1230), H2412 [6AP]
———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), H1797 [14MR]
———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]
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), H3644 (see H.R. 1980), H3682 [25MY]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H7069 [25OC]
Ecology and environment: authorize assignment to States of Federal agency environmental review responsibilities (see H.R. 2538), H5085 [14JY]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 2164), H5019 [13JY] (see H.R. 2885), H6140 [13SE]
Endangered species: require that certain species be treated as extinct if there is not a substantial increase in their population during a certain period (see H.R. 1042), H6506 [3OC]
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), H4075 [13JN]
EPA: 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. 42), H1580 [4MR]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 97), H203 [12JA]
———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 153), H39 [5JA]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 3), H104 [6JA]
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 642), H4329 [16JN]
———prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 96), H4332 [20JN]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 10), H393 [20JA]
Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H5286 [20JY]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H4279 [15JN]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H7134 [26OC]
First Lieutenant Oliver Goodall Post Office Building, Pasadena, CA: designate (see H.R. 1975), H4076 [13JN]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H507 [26JA]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (see H.R. 1229), H2412 [6AP]
Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H5286 [20JY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 2), H33 [5JA]
Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H3410 [24MY]
Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H4188 [14JN]
Labor unions: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 972), H2934 [2MY]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H7165 [31OC]
Libya: require the President to recommend specific reductions in non-security discretionary appropriations to offset costs of military operations (see H.R. 1323), H2265 [1AP] (see H.R. 1323), H2294 [4AP]
Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H7208 [1NO]
Medicare: repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H5150 [18JY]
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), H4076 [13JN]
Monuments and memorials: require certain procedures for designating national monuments (see H.R. 758), H1176 (see H.R. 758), H1195 [17FE]
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), H7008 [24OC]
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: clarify membership criteria for collective bargaining units and timing of elections of labor organizations (see H.R. 3094), H6624 [5OC]
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]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy (see H.R. 759), H1176 (see H.R. 759), H1195 [17FE]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H.R. 903), H1573 [3MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H7208 [1NO]
———repeal (see H.R. 2), H33 [5JA]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H5239 [19JY]
Power resources: expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity (see H.R. 909), H1573 [3MR]
Private First Class Alejandro R. Ruiz Post Office Building, Yountville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3004), H6416 [22SE]
Public debt: disapprove the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 77), H5964 [7SE]
Public lands: release certain wilderness study areas from management as de facto wilderness areas and release certain National Forest System roadless areas from certain land use restrictions (see H.R. 1581), H2910 [15AP]
Railroads: freeze availability of Federal funding for high-speed rail projects in California (see H.R. 3143), H6676 [7OC]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (see H.R. 2218), H4367 [21JN]
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]
Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act: extend reduced royalty rate for soda ash (see H.R. 1192), H4279 [15JN]
Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Office, Inverness, CA: designate (see H.R. 793), H1580 [4MR]
Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H7134 [26OC]
Taxation: improve access to health care by expanding health savings accounts (see H.R. 2010), H4750 [7JY]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 206), H102 [6JA]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4366 [21JN]
———repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H6467 [29SE]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H5239 [19JY]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1002), H4673 [6JY]
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), H8262 [7DE]
———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: limit claims relative to decisions to issue permits, licenses, and approvals for highway and public transportation capital projects (see H.R. 2426), H5127 [15JY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): strengthen strategic force posture by implementing and supplementing certain provisions (see H.R. 1750), H3107 [5MY]
Wayne Grisham Post Office, La Mirada, CA: designate (see H.R. 2158), H4367 [21JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H8965 [14DE]
Committee on Armed Services (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 124), H1391 [28FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see H.R. 1540), H2854 [14AP]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 92), H8966 [14DE]
Education: provide for high-quality academic tutoring for low-income students (see H.R. 3498), H7890 [18NO]
Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 2295), H4456 [22JN]
Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (see H.R. 2157), H4075 [13JN]
Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence (see H.R. 1818), H3160 [10MY]
———take certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (see H.R. 2467), H4792 [8JY]
POW: provide certain processes and limitations relative to detention of certain individuals by the U.S. (see H.R. 968), H1664 [9MR]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H2266 [1AP]
Conference reports
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 1540), H8356-H8726 [12DE]
Constitutional authority statements
Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (H.R. 3662), H8966 [14DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H2856 [14AP]
Education: provide for high-quality academic tutoring for low-income students (H.R. 3498), H7892 [18NO]
Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 2295), H4458 [22JN]
Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (H.R. 2157), H4075 [13JN]
Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence (H.R. 1818), H3161 [10MY]
———take certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (H.R. 2467), H4794 [8JY]
POW: provide certain processes and limitations relative to detention of certain individuals by the U.S. (H.R. 968), H1665 [9MR]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (H.R. 1332), H2267 [1AP]
Letters
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), E994
———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E993
———Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E995
———Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E996
———Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E994
———Representative Jeff Miller, Committee on Veterans Affairs (House), E996
———Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E995
———Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E996
———Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E995
———Representative Mike Rogers of Michigan, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E994
———Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E995
———Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E993
———Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E993
———Representative Sam Graves, Committee on Small Business (House), E996
———Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E994
———by, Committee on Armed Services (House), E993
Expansion of Presidential authorization for use of military force to include associated forces: Michael B. Mukasey, H3661 [25MY]
———Michael V. Hayden, H3662 [25MY]
Motions
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H8207 [7DE]
Remarks
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), H2452 [7AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), E292
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), H4546, H4548, H4549 [24JN]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H3696 [26MY]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 28), H1923 [17MR]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (H. Con. Res. 51), H4012 [3JN]
———express that the President is in violation of the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of Armed Forces in Libya, H4005 [3JN]
———improve mental health assessments provided to members deployed in support of a contingency operation, H3609 [25MY]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H8206 [7DE]
———increase rate for hostile fire and imminent danger pay, H3736 [26MY]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H8930 [14DE]
———proclaim a National Day of Honor to celebrate members returning from deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq, H3689, H3690 [26MY]
———prohibit expansion of Presidential authorization for use of military force to include associated forces, H3660, H3661, H3662, H3663 [25MY]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), H4005 [3JN]
———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), H4561 [24JN]
Barstow, CA: anniversary of Casa Del Desierto (Harvey House), E1505
Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and other locations to the U.S. for prosecution in Federal courts under certain conditions, H3642 [25MY]
———analyze impact of base realignment and closure-related transportation infrastructure actions on local entities, H3680 [25MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H3308 [23MY], H3388, H3394 [24MY], H3597, H3601, H3607, H3609, H3613, H3614, H3621, H3622, H3641, H3642, H3660, H3661, H3662, H3663, H3669, H3674, H3675, H3680 [25MY], H3688, H3689, H3690, H3696, H3704, H3710, H3717, H3721, H3736 [26MY], E993
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report, H8922, H8923, H8930 [14DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), corrections in engrossment, H3738 [26MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 92), H8942 [14DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), motion to instruct conferees, H8204, H8206 [7DE]
———create a pilot program to offer opportunity scholarships to special needs dependent children of active-duty members of the military, H3607 [25MY]
———defense intelligence financial statements audit, H3394 [24MY]
———funding, H5738 [29JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2219), E1211
———prohibit Mission Force Enhancement Transfer Fund funding, H3674, H3675 [25MY]
———provide severely injured Armed Forces members with rehabilitative equipment including recreational sports equipment, H3688 [26MY]
———remove satellites and related components from U.S. Munitions List, H3669 [25MY]
———require website disclosure of senior officials employed with defense contractors, H3622 [25MY]
———strategic seaports infrastructure funding, H3704 [26MY]
Dept. of Education: prohibit funding to implement gainful employment rule applicable to certain proprietary or for-profit colleges, E292
Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration funding through reductions in Corps of Engineers water projects funding, H4802
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), H4802
Public debt: increase statutory limit, H5738 [29JY]
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), H186
Reports filed
Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Rept. 112-123), H4573 [24JN]
———Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Rept. 112-359), H10032 [30DE]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1540) (H. Rept. 112-78), H3341 [23MY]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1540) (H. Rept. 111-329), H8727 [12DE]
Dept. of Defense Transmittal to the House of Representatives All Information on Consultations With Congress About Military Operations in Libya: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 208) (H. Rept. 112-77), H3277 [12MY]
Rules
Committee on Armed Services (House), E145
Tributes
Cartwright, James E., E1485
Killen, Ty, E312
Mullen, Mike, E1693