PASTOR, ED (a Representative from Arizona)
Amendments
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5375 [21JY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2112, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H7289 [3NO]
U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group, H3095 [5MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: require the President to transmit a plan with timeframe and completion date and reports with status updates on the transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan (see H.R. 1735), H3870 (see H.R. 1735), H3911 [1JN]
Africa: support efforts to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate the effects of drought and avert famine in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 361), H5581 [26JY]
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), H6182 [14SE]
Arizona: consider Pascua Yaqui Tribe members in certain communities as living on an Indian reservation or area for purposes of Native American housing assistance programs (see H.R. 2620), H5373 [21JY]
Armed Forces: designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members who died in the line of duty (see H.R. 546), H776 [14FE]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H8967 [14DE]
———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), H6673 [6OC]
Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 827), H1390 [28FE]
Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ: designate (see H.R. 2668), H5660 [27JY]
Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H9928 [16DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5373 [21JY]
Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H5661 [27JY]
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), H3806 [31MY]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H6415 [22SE]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H6983 [18OC]
Committee on Deficit Reduction (Joint, Select): express that any legislative language approved should not reduce benefits for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients (see H. Con. Res. 72), H7069 [25OC]
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), H7892 [18NO]
Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 1498), H3344 [23MY]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H1905 [16MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Eva M. Clayton Fellows Program to provide fellowships on the eradication of world hunger and malnutrition (see H.R. 3437), H7713 [16NO]
Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 820), H3000 [3MY]
———establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H4529 [23JN]
———improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H3986 [2JN]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H3806 [31MY]
———establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for hazards preparedness in border areas including bioterrorism and infectious disease (see H.R. 2298), H4750 [7JY]
———expand and enhance adult day programs for people with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases or conditions to improve respite services for caregivers (see H.R. 883), H1797 [14MR]
———provide for national collection of data on stillbirths in a standardized manner (see H.R. 1037), H1768 [11MR]
———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H5087 [14JY]
———revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 751), H1176 (see H.R. 751), H1195 [17FE]
Dept. of Justice: provide grants to nonprofit organizations that carry out child-parent visitation programs for children with incarcerated parents (see H.R. 2464), H9928 [16DE]
Dept. of Labor: permit establishment of Job Corps centers in U.S. territories (see H.R. 2395), H4575 [24JN]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H1797 [14MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 210), H6625 [5OC]
———establish an ophthalmologic service and Director of Ophthalmologic Services in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 3216), H7893 [18NO]
———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H1180 (see H.R. 178), H1199 [17FE]
Diseases: improve diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (see H.R. 2123), H5240 [19JY]
———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]
Dr. Cameron McKinley Dept. of Veterans Affairs Vet Center, Prescott, AZ: designate (see H.R. 1743), H3107 [5MY]
Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see H.R. 3502), H8126 [2DE]
———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), H1253 (see H. Res. 88), H1364 [18FE]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H3278 [12MY]
Families and domestic relations: improve the lives of working families by providing medical, child care, and educational assistance and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces (see H.R. 2346), H6979 [14OC]
FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H10016 [20DE]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3365), H9929 [16DE]
Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H1770 [11MR]
Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H6674 [6OC]
Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H8968 [14DE]
Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see H.R. 1250), H2268 [1AP]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H7332 [3NO]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H4578 [24JN]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H2854 [14AP]
———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H4673 [6JY]
Insurance: require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 111), H37 [5JA]
John M. Roll U.S. Courthouse, Yuma, AZ: designate (see H.R. 586), H598 [9FE]
Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H6782 [11OC]
Lori Piestewa Post Office Building, Tuba City, AZ: designate (see H.R. 2561), H5734 [28JY]
Medicare: exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H3344 [23MY]
———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 2140), H7892 [18NO]
———recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H6273 [20SE]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H5240 [19JY]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 2954), H8967 [14DE]
NAFTA: promote infrastructure projects financed by the North American Development Bank in the border region to promote growth in trade and commerce between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 2216), H4326 [16JN]
National Minority Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 171), H1842 [15MR]
National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 1561), H2855 [14AP]
Native Americans: establish effective consultation and coordination procedures between Federal agencies and Indian tribes regarding government activities that impact tribal lands and interests (see H.R. 2380), H4574 [24JN]
———provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 27), H1726 [10MR]
Northern Mariana Islands: resolve the status of certain legally residing persons under U.S. immigration laws (see H.R. 1466), H5286 [20JY]
OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. 1511), H8319 [8DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal certain provisions relative to physician referals for hospitals (see H.R. 1186), H4577 [24JN]
Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H2535 [7AP]
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), H3344 [23MY]
———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H6234 [15SE]
Public debt: increase statutory limit (see H.R. 2663), H5734 [28JY]
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), H7399 [4NO]
———direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H601 [9FE]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H1988 [17MR]
———provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary and secondary school buildings and community colleges (see H.R. 2948), H7258 [2NO]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 718), H4037 [3JN]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H3062 [4MY]
Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H7892 [18NO]
———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), H8262 [7DE]
———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 1957), H6978 [14OC]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H8125 [2DE]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H3408 [24MY]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4037 [3JN]
Trucking industry: improve truck parking facilities (see H.R. 1803), H3806 [31MY]
———increase effectiveness of Federal oversight of motor carriers by reforming regulations relative to licensed brokers (see H.R. 2357), H6922 [13OC]
Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H9946 [19DE]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H6921 [13OC]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3346), H10017 [20DE]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 69), H4457 [22JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H6921 [13OC]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6855 [12OC]
Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H8968 [14DE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Palmillas de Morales, Martha: relief (see H.R. 194), H42 [5JA]
Velasquez-Roblero, Nery A.: relief (see H.R. 195), H42 [5JA]
Constitutional authority statements
Palmillas de Morales, Martha: relief (H.R. 194), H47 [5JA]
Velasquez-Roblero, Nery A.: relief (H.R. 195), H47 [5JA]
Remarks
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H900, H902, H903, H904 [15FE], H1232, H1257, H1263, H1264, H1277, H1315, H1325, H1328 [18FE]
Arizona: facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 1904), H7092 [26OC]
Arizona State University: tribute to women's softball team, E1092
Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E970
Bureau of Reclamation: Klamath Dam removal and sedimentation study implementation funding, H1263, H1264 [18FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (H. Res. 364), H7946 [30NO]
Corps of Engineers: prohibit funding for the Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study funding, H1315 [18FE]
Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, H900 [15FE]
———Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funding, H904 [15FE]
———oil and gas research and development program funding, H1328 [18FE]
———solar energy research and development funding, H903 [15FE]
Dept. of HUD: rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), H1739 [11MR]
———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), H1739 [11MR]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for Federal lawsuit against Arizona immigration enforcement legislation, H1232 [18FE]
Dept. of the Interior: Klamath River Hydroelectric Dam study funding, H902 [15FE]
———Payments in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H1277 [18FE]
Economy: importance of job creation, H7092 [26OC]
Elliot, Linda: Human Rights Campaign (organization) Arizona Individual Equality Award recipient, E491
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1325 [18FE]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H294 [19JA]
John M. Roll U.S. Courthouse, Yuma, AZ: designate (S. 188), H562 [9FE]
Natural gas: restore State and local participation in the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals, H1257 [18FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 2), H294 [19JA]
Theodore Roosevelt Dam: anniversary, E208
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), H147, H173 [12JA]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H3332 [23MY], H8316 [8DE]
Tributes
Castro, Raul H., E1035