SMITH, ADRIAN (a Representative from Nebraska)
Appointments
Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H6219 [15SE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 3), H435 [24JA]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H2328 [5AP]
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]
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see H. Res. 240), H2999 [3MY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H40 [5JA]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (see H.R. 2560), H5150 [18JY]
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (see H.R. 2842), H6140 [13SE]
Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H2108 [30MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H7929 [29NO]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant (see H.R. 2997), H6342 [21SE]
Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see H.R. 91), H3986 [2JN]
Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 2471), H6922 [13OC]
———delay implementation of proposed or final rules relative to reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions (see H.R. 1081), H2572 [8AP]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H601 [9FE]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H6854 [12OC]
CPSC: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 412), H468 [25JA]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H7929 [29NO]
Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 745), H6043 [9SE]
Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (see H.R. 2117), H4586 [1JY]
Dept. of Justice: 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 the Interior: 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]
———take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater oil and natural gas drilling permitting process (see H. Res. 140), H1575 [3MR]
Dept. of Transportation: clarify congressional intent of agricultural hours-of-service regulations relative to the delivery of agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 3265), H7133 [26OC]
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. 910), H1844 [15MR]
Endangered species: remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 509), H2268 [1AP]
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: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 3158), H6853 [12OC]
———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), H3112 [5MY]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 97), H203 [12JA]
———prohibit from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste (see H.R. 1391), H3000 [3MY]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (see H.R. 2681), H6415 [22SE]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see H.R. 2250), H6011 [8SE]
———provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans (see H.R. 3379), H8000 [30NO]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (see H.R. 2401), H6098 [12SE]
Executive Office of the President: define advisors often characterized as ``czars'' and prohibit funding for any associated salaries and expenses (see H.R. 59), H1844 [15MR]
Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 3066), H7715 [16NO]
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 642), H680 [10FE]
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]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H2858 [14AP]
———protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H4366 [21JN]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H507 [26JA]
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), H507 [26JA]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H6344 [21SE]
Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H5966 [7SE]
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), H356 [19JA]
Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 536), H549 [8FE]
———revise and extend, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 536), H601 [9FE]
Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H6140 [13SE]
Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H6467 [29SE]
Labor unions: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 972), H3411 [24MY]
———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H7999 [30NO]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H1770 [11MR]
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), H4188 [14JN]
———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]
Motor vehicles: exempt certain farm vehicles from certain operating requirements (see H.R. 2414), H6098 [12SE]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H8262 [7DE]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 420), H2857 [14AP]
NLRB: preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business (see H.R. 1976), H4673 [6JY]
———repeal rule requiring employers to post notices relative to the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2833), H6183 [14SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H5734 [28JY]
———repeal (see H.R. 2), H33 [5JA]
———repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see H.R. 1173), H7627 [15NO]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 872), H1621 [8MR]
Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1946), H5240 [19JY]
Public debt: disapprove the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 77), H6043 [9SE]
Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see H.R. 1427), H4037 [3JN]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 4), H200 [12JA]
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), H4329 [16JN]
———expand permissive exclusion from participation in Federal health care programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. 675), H1252 (see H.R. 675), H1364 [18FE]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 1509), H6344 [21SE]
States: provide special standing for State government officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws (see H.R. 455), H601 [9FE]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H7257 [2NO]
———recreational performance outerwear (see H.R. 2071), H6043 [9SE]
Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H8076 [1DE]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H3408 [24MY]
———repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H2858 [14AP]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H6854 [12OC]
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), H8077 [1DE]
———award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 2864), H6140 [13SE]
Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H8881 [13DE]
U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2829), H6233 [15SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower (see H.R. 795), H1249 (see H.R. 795), H1361 [18FE]
Constitutional authority statements
Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower (H.R. 795), H1251, H1363 [18FE]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H6989 [24OC]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), H4223 [15JN]
Arcadia, NE: tribute to Arcadia High School band, E1213
Bargman, Eugene and Caroline: Nebraska Farm Bureau Silver Eagle Award recipients, E2049
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), H668 [10FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: fee-for-service horse meat inspections funding, H4223 [15JN]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, H668 [10FE]
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), H8196 [7DE]
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 (H.R. 10), H668 [10FE], H8196 [7DE]
Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, H6491 [3OC]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H301 [19JA]
Kearney, NE: tribute to Kearney Little League baseball team, E1599
National Park Service: anniversary, E1429
Nebraska: tribute to induction of Women Airforce Service Pilots into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame, E551
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 2), H301 [19JA]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), H1540 [3MR]
Taxation: prohibit tax increase on middle class, H1540 [3MR]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations, payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments, H1540 [3MR]
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), H195
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), H6743 [11OC]
Votes: correction, E1300
———position on missed, H9996
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H133 [7JA]
Tributes
Gordon, Sally, E883
Reagan, Ronald, E204
Washko, Albert B., E638