SULLIVAN, JOHN (a Representative from Oklahoma)
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], H1317 [18FE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5490 [25JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 3), H393 [20JA]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H3162 [10MY]
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), H6673 [6OC]
Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 1848), H4330 [16JN]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 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), H5661 [27JY]
Clean Air Act: define next generation biofuel and allow States to opt out of corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuels standard (see H.R. 2009), H4578 [24JN]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H134 [7JA]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H4456 [22JN]
Dept. of Energy: expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 1938), H3342 [23MY]
———provide for reenrichment of certain depleted uranium and for the sale or barter of reenriched uranium (see H.R. 2054), H4366 [21JN]
Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H6457 [23SE]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 100), H8135 [5DE]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 704), H1580 [4MR]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H4037 [3JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: rescind authority to develop a return-free tax system (see H.R. 2528), H7069 [25OC]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H2667 [13AP]
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), H1574 [3MR]
Election Assistance Commission: terminate (see H.R. 672), H1456 [1MR]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 2164), H5240 [19JY] (see H.R. 2885), H7579 [14NO]
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: 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), H7208 [1NO]
———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), H7208 [1NO]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 97), H138 [7JA]
———prohibit from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste (see H.R. 1391), H2667 [13AP]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see H.R. 2250), H5286 [20JY]
FCC: disapprove rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices (see H.J. Res. 37), H1392 [28FE]
———prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 642), H6010 [8SE]
———prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 96), H36 [5JA]
FDA: give greatest weight in making critical policy decisions to readily available hard science data, including evidence from the natural, physical, and computing sciences (see H. Res. 98), H3305 [13MY]
———provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see H.R. 2182), H5286 [20JY]
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), H1770 [11MR]
FEMA: provide a moratorium on the issuance of flood insurance rate maps to assist property owners in adapting to flood insurance rate map changes (see H.R. 700), H1040 (see H.R. 700), H1071 [16FE]
FERC: prohibit from requiring removal or modification of existing structures or encroachments in licenses (see H.R. 3244), H8881 [13DE]
———transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H8124 [2DE]
Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H8728 [12DE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H2039 [29MR]
———provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 615), H2572 [8AP]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H2571 [8AP]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H4075 [13JN]
Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H4946 [12JY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 2), H33 [5JA]
House of Representatives: deem adjournment in effect on date of regularly scheduled Federal general election as sine die and provide for automatic continuing appropriations as of such date (see H.R. 339), H354 [19JA]
Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H6344 [21SE]
Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 100), H8135 [5DE]
———reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 692), H1180 (see H.R. 692), H1199 [17FE]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H2536 [7AP]
———provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 371), H394 [20JA]
Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H4042 [7JN]
IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H7134 [26OC]
Israel: support and facilitate creation and maintenance of secure, recognized, and defensible borders and oppose return of borders to armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967 (see H. Con. Res. 59), H4035 [3JN]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H6978 [14OC]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H2572 [8AP]
Libya: disapprove U.S. intervention (see H. Con. Res. 58), H3985 [2JN]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H1989 [17MR]
Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H8188 [6DE]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 214), H3112 [5MY]
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]
Motor vehicles: exempt certain farm vehicles from certain operating requirements (see H.R. 2414), H8881 [13DE]
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), H2571 [8AP]
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]
Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H8881 [13DE]
NRC: permit a Commissioner to continue to serve if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed (see H.R. 2068), H4750 [7JY]
Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintaining the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 1421), H3162 [10MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions (see H.R. 782), H1177 (see H.R. 782), H1196 [17FE]
———allow waiver of certain requirements when the requirement would result in a significant decrease in access to coverage or significant increase in premiums or other costs (see H.R. 984), H1844 [15MR]
———apply Early Innovator grant funds returned by States to deficit reduction (see H.R. 2961), H6231 [15SE]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 358), H394 [20JA]
———repeal (see H.R. 2), H33 [5JA]
———repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H9928 [16DE]
———repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see H.R. 605), H3758 [26MY]
———repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see H.R. 1173), H7008 [24OC]
———repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H5085 [14JY]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H4794 [8JY]
Power resources: expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity (see H.R. 909), H1573 [3MR]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see H.R. 2273), H4455 [22JN]
Roads and highways: allow States to elect to receive contributions to the Highway Trust Fund in lieu of participating in the Federal-aid highway program or certain public transportation programs (see H.R. 1585), H4529 [23JN]
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]
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), H1177 (see H.R. 787), H1197 [17FE]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 1509), H4037 [3JN]
Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 489), H10017 [20DE]
Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office, Ardmore, OK: designate (see H.R. 1423), H2533 [7AP]
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), H506 [26JA]
Taxation: exempt sales of natural gas for use in natural gas vehicles from the retail sales limitation on defining independent producers of petroleum products (see H.R. 1712), H3060 [4MY]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H7627 [15NO]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4366 [21JN]
———repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H3758 [26MY]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H1392 [28FE]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H33 [5JA]
Telecommunications: return unused or reclaimed stimulus funds made available for broadband awards (see H.R. 1343), H2328 [5AP]
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), H7831 [17NO]
———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), H5964 [7SE]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H7008 [24OC]
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]
Transportation Security Administration: prohibit certain employees from using title of ``officer'' and from wearing uniforms and badges resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3608), H8317 [8DE]
Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H8881 [13DE]
U.N.: prohibit funding for the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) (see H.R. 2059), H7069 [25OC]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H3758 [26MY]
Warren Lindley Post Office, Hartshorne, OK: designate (see H.R. 1369), H2327 [5AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H1038 (see H.R. 735), H1069 [16FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study on suitability and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 1278), H2213 [31MR]
EPA: provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (see H.R. 2681), H5732 [28JY]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (see H.R. 1705), H3060 [4MY] (see H.R. 2401), H4575 [24JN]
Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H506 [26JA]
Taxation: encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation (see H.R. 1380), H2409 [6AP]
———permanently extend the Indian employment credit and the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation (see H.R. 1039), H1768 [11MR]
Constitutional authority statements
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (H.R. 735), H1039, H1070 [16FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study on suitability and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 1278), H2214 [31MR]
EPA: provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (H.R. 2681), H5733 [28JY]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 1705), H3061 [4MY]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), H4577 [24JN]
Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (H.R. 451), H510 [26JA]
Taxation: encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation (H.R. 1380), H2411 [6AP]
———permanently extend the Indian employment credit and the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation (H.R. 1039), H1769 [11MR]
Poems
``Thank You for the Time You Gave,'' Kaprise Anuu, E453
Remarks
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H1317 [18FE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced, H7220 [2NO]
Center Point, Inc.: anniversary, E1685
Dept. of State: require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H8997 [15DE]
EPA: delay implementation of mid-level ethanol blends Clean Air Act waivers until safety concerns are addressed, H1317 [18FE]
———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants, H6377 [22SE]
———effect of standards for cement manufacturing facilities on amount of mercury that deposits to land and water, H6596 [5OC]
———maintain existing standards for cement manufacturing facilities if proposed changes impede Dept. of HHS mercury reduction goals, H6597 [5OC]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (H.R. 2681), H6574, H6575, H6596, H6597 [5OC]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), H6377 [22SE]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H283 [19JA]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army National Guard 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Stabilization Transitions Team, and 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, E455
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 2), H283 [19JA]
Votes: correction, E1089
———position on missed, H1302
Tributes
Anuu, Kaprise, E453