WOOLSEY, LYNN C. (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), H4077 [13JN], H4245 [15JN]
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H786 [14FE], H925, H928 [15FE], H1091, H1103 [17FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H3596 [25MY]
Appointments
Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H4564 [24JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 780), H1177 (see H.R. 780), H1196 [17FE]
———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), H3221 [11MY]
Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 3286), H7206 [1NO]
AID: provide assistance to expand, improve, support, and promote higher education in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 2792), H5892 [2AU]
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), H4751 [7JY]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H1580 [4MR]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H5782 [29JY]
———establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 943), H1618 [8MR]
———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H2664 [13AP]
———prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H6237 [19SE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H8076 [1DE]
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), H2412 [6AP]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 28), H1665 [9MR]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (see H. Con. Res. 51), H4038 [3JN]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H7713 [16NO]
———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), H3984 [2JN]
———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information on counseling to prevent suicide (see H.R. 1089), H2917 [15AP]
———repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2859), H5964 [7SE]
———require the President to obtain in advance specific statutory authorization for use in response to civil unrest in Libya (see H. Con. Res. 31), H1842 [15MR]
Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H7397 [4NO]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 243), H2999 [3MY]
Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve applications to operate new demonstration programs, renew existing programs, and enhance program flexibility (see H.R. 1623), H6978 [14OC]
Bahrain: limit issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to Bahrain (see H.J. Res. 80), H7009 [24OC]
Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2028), H5489 [25JY]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3003), H6342 [21SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5897 [5AU]
Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 130), H2216 [31MR]
Children and youth: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 469), H507 [26JA]
———protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H2409 [6AP]
———require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities (see H.R. 3741), H10014 [20DE]
China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chinese Government the preceding year (see H.R. 375), H395 [20JA]
Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 144), H1575 [3MR]
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), H2410 [6AP]
Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. 494), H3410 [24MY]
Clean Air Act: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources (see H.R. 1204), H5087 [14JY]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H6978 [14OC]
Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and study the impact of dams on endangered salmon and steelhead (see H.R. 2111), H4034 [3JN]
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), H5885 [1AU]
Committee on Job Creation (Joint, Select): establish (see H.R. 2835), H5936 [2SE] (see H.R. 2835), H5938 [6SE]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H6011 [8SE]
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]
Consumers: delay implementation of proposed or final rules relative to reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions (see H.R. 1081), H1841 [15MR]
———protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (see H.R. 964), H1797 [14MR]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2659), H6098 [12SE]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1873), H3278 [12MY]
Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1831), H3217 [11MY]
Correctional institutions: provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons (see H.R. 3547), H8075 [1DE]
Cote d'Ivoire: provide humanitarian support in response to political crisis and support democracy (see H. Res. 85), H681 [10FE]
Courts: provide for deferred sentencing and the possibility of dismissal for drug offenders (see H.R. 2567), H5125 [15JY]
———strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 583), H5489 [25JY]
Credit: adjust certain home loans and forgive certain student loans (see H. Res. 365), H5923 [19AU]
———extend increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 2508), H6344 [21SE]
———permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 1754), H5375 [21JY]
———prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H2603 [12AP]
———prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see H.R. 321), H353 [19JA]
———protect consumers from usury (see H.R. 336), H354 [19JA]
———require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see H.R. 1477), H2603 [12AP]
———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), H3304 [13MY]
Crime: improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 1578), H4038 [3JN]
———prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H6233 [15SE]
Cuba: prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities (see H.R. 380), H1844 [15MR]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H1905 [16MR]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1529), H2665 [13AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: exclude value of vehicles used for household transportation, or to obtain or continue employment, from resource limitation for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3233), H6976 [14OC]
———remove ineligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits of individuals who participate in a strike (see H.R. 530), H6272 [20SE]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. 3484), H8967 [14DE]
Dept. of Defense: phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 2665), H5660 [27JY]
———post on departmental website the cost to each taxpayer of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya (see H.R. 3088), H6551 [4OC]
———reduce budget to level provided for fiscal year 2008 and freeze budget at such level (see H.R. 413), H553 [8FE]
Dept. of Education: award grants for support of full-service community schools (see H.R. 1090), H1988 [17MR]
———improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H2572 [8AP]
———make grants to promote the education of pregnant and parenting students (see H.R. 2617), H6098 [12SE]
———promote environmental education (see H.R. 2547), H6011 [8SE]
———provide grants for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3189), H6920 [13OC]
———reauthorize Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 1342), H4037 [3JN]
———support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2098), H9432 [15DE]
Dept. of Energy: provide loan guarantees for energy efficiency upgrades to existing buildings (see H.R. 3221), H6976 [14OC]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2799), H6233 [15SE]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4750 [7JY]
———establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2187), H4330 [16JN]
———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H6011 [8SE]
———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), H4075 [13JN]
———improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H6413 [22SE]
———make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see H.R. 2229), H6233 [15SE]
———provide diapers and diapering supplies under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3134), H7400 [4NO]
———provide grants to States to establish maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths (see H.R. 894), H2535 [7AP]
———provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in insurance premium rates (see H.R. 416), H468 [25JA]
———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 3324), H7256 [2NO]
———require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see H.R. 3126), H7627 [15NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H6673 [6OC]
———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 679), H724 [11FE]
Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 284), H201 [12JA]
———provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 709), H2917 [15AP]
Dept. of Justice: establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 83), H1620 [8MR]
Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H2917 [15AP]
———establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see H.R. 711), H6139 [13SE]
———issue interim occupational safety and health standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (see H.R. 522), H549 [8FE]
———make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes to create employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents in distressed communities (see H.R. 2368), H4574 [24JN]
———phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H7627 [15NO]
———require a heightened review process of State occupational safety and health plans (see H.R. 571), H598 [9FE]
Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H1250 (see H.R. 808), H1361 [18FE]
Dept. of State: remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 60), H1908 [16MR]
Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties in California (see H.R. 264), H601 [9FE]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 612), H679 [10FE]
———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see H.R. 261), H397 [20JA]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H1456 [1MR]
Dept. of Transportation: require that broadband conduit be installed as part of certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 1695), H2998 [3MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 198), H3220 [11MY]
———clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 812), H3111 [5MY]
———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), H2917 [15AP]
———establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H2293 [4AP]
———improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see H.R. 930), H2268 [1AP]
Developing countries: authorize assistance for affordable housing and sustainable urban development in developing countries (see H.R. 2180), H5888 [1AU]
———improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H6183 [14SE]
———promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 1319), H2265 [1AP]
Disabled: provide certified trainers of service animals access to the same public transportation and public accommodations afforded disabled persons with service animals (see H.R. 1878), H7069 [25OC]
Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those who have tested positive for HIV (see H.R. 3053), H6455 [23SE]
———prohibit on the basis of unemployment status (see H.R. 1113), H2040 [29MR]
———take steps to counter the growth in anti-Muslim sentiments, targeted rhetorical attacks, and violence against the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American communities (see H. Res. 283), H3756 [26MY]
Diseases: establish a national screening program, and provide States the option to increase screening for the prevention, early detection, and timely treatment of colorectal cancer under Medicaid (see H.R. 912), H7579 [14NO]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H6183 [14SE]
———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H6182 [14SE]
———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H3062 [4MY]
———provide for an evidence-based strategy for voluntary screening for HIV/AIDS and other common sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 1774), H6043 [9SE]
———provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 2194), H6043 [9SE]
———provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma medications and devices for emergency use (see H.R. 1692), H3112 [5MY]
———require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer's disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H6098 [12SE]
———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]
Drugs: reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act and allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 1983), H5734 [28JY]
Ecology and environment: require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (see H.R. 332), H553 [8FE]
Economy: create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (see H.R. 3638), H8968 [14DE]
———increase statutory limit on the public debt, increase job creation, and reduce projected medium and long-term Federal budget deficits and debt (see H.R. 2544), H5127 [15JY]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (see H.R. 3743), H10014 [20DE]
———provide subsidized employment for unemployed, low-income adults, summer and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth, and work-based training for unemployed adults and youth (see H.R. 3425), H7626 [15NO]
Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 555), H6043 [9SE]
———improve calculation, reporting, and accountability for high school graduation rates (see H.R. 1419), H6098 [12SE]
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: adjust discretionary spending limits for appropriations for emergency job creation (see H.R. 2857), H6140 [13SE]
———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]
———create an emergency jobs program (see H.R. 2914), H6180 [14SE]
———establish the Detroit Jobs Trust Fund (see H.R. 2920), H6674 [6OC]
EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 2738), H5883 [1AU]
———establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H4750 [7JY]
Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H5375 [21JY]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 2644), H5897 [5AU]
Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions for direct care workers and improve systems for collection and reporting of data on the direct care workforce (see H.R. 2341), H5286 [20JY]
———strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 2234), H7627 [15NO]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H3221 [11MY]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow employees to take parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and clarify leave may be used for medical needs or to assist elderly relatives (see H.R. 1440), H3758 [26MY]
———allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H4795 [8JY]
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Investigative Commission: establish (see H.R. 2093), H8187 [6DE]
FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 1350), H2291 [4AP]
FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 2359), H4573 [24JN]
———improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H6626 [5OC]
———improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H7627 [15NO]
———prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish (see H.R. 521), H726 [11FE]
———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish (see H.R. 520), H726 [11FE]
Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 216), H5889 [1AU]
Federal employees: ensure that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 616), H679 [10FE]
———provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H7890 [18NO]
———provide coverage of acupuncturist services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1328), H6010 [8SE]
Federal Employees' Compensation Act: amend (see H.R. 2465), H4792 [8JY]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H2268 [1AP]
Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 3300), H7333 [3NO]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 1132), H2040 [29MR]
Financial institutions: ensure that customers can immediately close accounts at insured depository institutions on demand and without cost, and that consumers receive any balance in accounts immediately (see H.R. 3077), H6922 [13OC]
———provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H4459 [22JN]
———restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H3221 [11MY] (see H.R. 2451), H4748 [7JY]
Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H254 [18JA]
———restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 263), H553 [8FE]
First Lieutenant Oliver Goodall Post Office Building, Pasadena, CA: designate (see H.R. 1975), H3409 [24MY]
Fish and fishing: include farmed shellfish as specialty crops (see H.R. 1176), H2216 [31MR]
Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H8124 [2DE]
Food and Nutrition Act: treat the Northern Mariana Islands in the same manner as Guam (see H.R. 1465), H6010 [8SE]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2639), H5488 [25JY]
———provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least 1 percent of U.S. gross domestic product for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs (see H. Con. Res. 11), H396 [20JA]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H6098 [12SE]
Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 304), H5905 [12AU]
———establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (see H.R. 2880), H6042 [9SE]
Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 639), H680 [10FE]
Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see H.R. 3465), H7829 [17NO]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H507 [26JA]
FTC: prescribe regulations on the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual (see H.R. 654), H3111 [5MY]
———prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2543), H6098 [12SE]
Gambling: establish a program for State licensing of Internet poker (see H.R. 2366), H5240 [19JY]
———provide for Dept. of the Treasury licensing of Internet gambling, consumer protections, and enforcement of the tax code (see H.R. 1174), H3304 [13MY]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see H.R. 1269), H2328 [5AP]
Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 35), H202 [12JA]
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), H2105 [30MR]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H1392 [28FE]
———provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 1311), H5019 [13JY]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2376), H8881 [13DE]
———provide for medical neutrality protecting medical facilities and personnel during armed conflict and establish accountability for violations of the principle of medical neutrality (see H.R. 2643), H5889 [1AU]
Health care facilities: protect interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in certain class action lawsuits and Dept. of Justice actions (see H.R. 2032), H5923 [19AU]
Higher Education Act: expand teacher loan forgiveness (see H.R. 85), H6272 [20SE]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H3305 [13MY]
Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 1724), H3870 (see H.R. 1724), H3911 [1JN]
House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (see H.R. 1402), H3281 [12MY]
———reestablish Page Program (see H. Res. 397), H6979 [14OC]
House Rules: provide that certain budget enforcement rules shall have no force or effect (see H. Res. 46), H554 [8FE]
———require poverty impact statements for certain legislation (see H.R. 385), H1844 [15MR]
Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 1548), H2854 [14AP]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 2657), H6273 [20SE]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H2854 [14AP]
———improve the H-2A agricultural worker program for use by dairy workers, sheepherders, and goatherders (see H.R. 1720), H3759 [26MY]
———provide for naturalization of certain high school graduates (see H.R. 218), H6272 [20SE]
Insurance: provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 1028), H1724 [10MR] (see H.R. 2310), H6043 [9SE]
———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), H4577 [24JN]
International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Res. 148), H1619 [8MR]
Iraq: call for an impartial and independent investigation into the massacre of Iranian opposition members in Camp Ashraf (see H. Res. 332), H5375 [21JY]
———ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf (see H. Res. 231), H5087 [14JY]
———prohibit funding to maintain U.S. Armed Forces and military contractors in Iraq after a certain date (see H.R. 2757), H5884 [1AU]
Japan: express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts (see H. Res. 172), H1842 [15MR]
Jordan, Barbara: tribute (see H. Res. 90), H724 [11FE]
Klamath Basin: approve and implement Klamath Basin Restoration and Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreements and plan and implement dam removal (see H.R. 3398), H7405 [10NO]
Labor unions: recognize importance in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for equitable wages, humane work conditions, improved benefits, and increased civic engagement by workers (see H. Res. 452), H7207 [1NO]
Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1171), H5127 [15JY]
Medicare: apply exceptions process fairly for tiered formulary drugs in prescription drug plans (see H.R. 3613), H8318 [8DE]
———deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 999), H1723 [10MR]
———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H6182 [14SE]
———extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H6674 [6OC]
———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H7069 [25OC]
———provide coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1328), H6010 [8SE]
———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H6098 [12SE]
———provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 876), H4673 [6JY]
———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 831), H2917 [15AP]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H5661 [27JY]
———require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the prescription drug benefit program (see H.R. 2190), H6011 [8SE]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2248), H5127 [15JY]
Memphis, TN: recognize struggle of 1968 sanitation workers strike to voice grievances and reach a workplace rights agreement and contributions of strike participants (see H. Res. 198), H2294 [4AP]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 214), H3112 [5MY]
Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1579), H2910 [15AP]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 2954), H6231 [15SE]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 19), H1178 (see H. Con. Res. 19), H1197 [17FE]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 29), H601 [9FE]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H7209 [1NO]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: implement recommendations (see H.R. 501), H508 [26JA]
National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 40), H2665 [13AP]
National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 402), H5888 [1AU]
National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 63), H7831 [17NO]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H6271 [20SE]
National Tsunami Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 185), H2328 [5AP]
Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 27), H1252 (see H.R. 27), H1364 [18FE]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1456), H4529 [23JN]
New York, NY: recognize historical significance of Triangle Shirtwaist Co., fire on improving worker safety standards, honor victims, and commend groups involved in victim aid and worker safety improvement (see H. Res. 182), H1985 [17MR]
NIH: research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 2332), H4795 [8JY]
NOAA: establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 3109), H6624 [5OC]
Northern Mariana Islands: resolve the status of certain legally residing persons under U.S. immigration laws (see H.R. 1466), H5286 [20JY]
Oceans: promote ocean and human health (see H.R. 3570), H8186 [6DE]
Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see H.R. 492), H508 [26JA]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2970), H6271 [20SE]
Peace Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 11), H141 [11JA]
———issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 384), H395 [20JA]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see H.R. 2337), H6043 [9SE]
Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H1454 [1MR]
Peace Corps Month: designate (see H. Res. 11), H141 [11JA]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H3344 [23MY]
Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 965), H7008 [24OC]
Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities (see H.R. 22), H397 [20JA]
Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H2410 [6AP]
———reform system of public financing of Presidential elections (see H.R. 414), H513 [26JA]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 2517), H5018 [13JY]
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), H2917 [15AP]
———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H1844 [15MR]
Power resources: prevent Federal residential and commercial mortgage lending regulators from adopting policies that contravene established State and local property assessed clean energy (PACE) laws (see H.R. 2599), H5285 [20JY]
———repeal tax credits for ethanol blenders and repeal the tariff on imported ethanol (see H.R. 2307), H5240 [19JY]
Private First Class Alejandro R. Ruiz Post Office Building, Yountville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3004), H6416 [22SE]
Public debt: increase statutory limit (see H.R. 2663), H5660 [27JY]
Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1916), H3301 [13MY]
Public welfare programs: reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3573), H9432 [15DE]
Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 363), H394 [20JA]
———proposed settlement between Dept. of Justice, State attorneys general, and mortgage services relative to mortgage fraud and the economic crisis (see H. Con. Res. 85), H7331 [3NO]
Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 1084), H1841 [15MR]
Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H9928 [16DE]
San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to support restoration (see H.R. 3034), H6413 [22SE]
SBA: ensure fairness and transparency in contracting with small business concerns (see H.R. 3184), H6919 [13OC]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H3281 [12MY]
———direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H6010 [8SE]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H1723 [10MR]
———provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary and secondary school buildings and community colleges (see H.R. 2948), H6273 [20SE]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 798), H2667 [13AP]
Shuttlesworth, Fred L.: tribute (see H. Res. 432), H6853 [12OC]
Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 between 1982 and 1992 (see H.R. 1001), H3000 [3MY]
———eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 1085), H1841 [15MR]
———ensure any reform prevents the reduction of benefits or an increase in retirement age (see H. Con. Res. 64), H4793 [8JY]
———improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 539), H7892 [18NO]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H2917 [15AP]
———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), H3161 [10MY]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H3344 [23MY]
Sports: facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (see H.R. 3270), H7159 [27OC]
Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see H. Res. 177), H2858 [14AP]
Taxation: allow a deduction for expenses in connection with the trade or business of selling medical marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 1985), H4038 [3JN]
———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H2917 [15AP]
———apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (see H.R. 797), H7830 [17NO]
———establish Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 1191), H1984 [17MR]
———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H8126 [2DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2644), H5897 [5AU]
———limit deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation (see H.R. 382), H395 [20JA]
———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), H2268 [1AP]
———provide an exclusion from the gross estate for certain farmlands and lands subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 390), H601 [9FE]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H6043 [9SE]
———provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (see H.R. 1163), H1983 [17MR]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H2858 [14AP]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 601), H776 [14FE] (see H.R. 1689), H3221 [11MY]
———terminate incentives for alcohol used as fuel (see H.R. 1188), H1984 [17MR]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H5966 [7SE]
Television: establish signal quality and content requirements for the carriage of public, educational, and governmental channels and preserve support for such channels (see H.R. 1746), H6626 [5OC]
Transportation: prevent and remedy discrimination relating to federally funded transportation projects (see H.R. 2019), H6043 [9SE]
———provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H6920 [13OC]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 572), H598 [9FE]
Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see H.R. 1749), H3107 [5MY]
Truth in Lending Act: provide coverage for credit cards issued to small businesses (see H.R. 1137), H1906 [16MR]
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), H7332 [3NO]
Uganda: honor life of David Kato and all who are victims of violence because of their sexual orientation or gender identity (see H. Res. 100), H1666 [9MR]
Unemployment: prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual's status or history of unemployment (see H.R. 2501), H4945 [12JY]
———provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 589), H599 [9FE] (see H.R. 3346), H7330 [3NO]
Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 2853), H6011 [8SE]
———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 287), H435 [24JA]
Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H2327 [5AP]
Wayne Grisham Post Office, La Mirada, CA: designate (see H.R. 2158), H4075 [13JN]
West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to families, recognize hardships and risks faced by miners, and commend mine tragedy rescuers (see H. Res. 199), H2266 [1AP]
Wildlife refuges: issue a Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 2236), H4367 [21JN]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 69), H4457 [22JN]
———promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, authorize research on role and impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see H.R. 2513), H6552 [4OC]
———promote potential of women in academic science and engineering (see H.R. 889), H1524 [2MR]
———recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H. Con. Res. 84), H7331 [3NO]
———remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H2536 [7AP]
———require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H6979 [14OC]
———strengthen U.S. advocacy for women's rights in foreign countries (see H.R. 418), H469 [25JA]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6140 [13SE]
Young, Charles: provide for posthumous promotion to brigadier general in the Army (see H.R. 1015), H5966 [7SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan (see H.R. 651), H681 [10FE]
Business and industry: require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 3178), H6919 [13OC]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 20), H42 [5JA]
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H40 [5JA]
Dept. of Education: 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), H2999 [3MY]
———provide grants for core curriculum development (see H.R. 1531), H2665 [13AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see H.R. 2607), H5373 [21JY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H3301 [13MY]
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), H4527 [23JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 3151), H6781 [11OC]
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H40 [5JA]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (see H. Res. 19), H42 [5JA]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 165), H1769 [11MR]
Nuclear weapons: recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (see H. Res. 21), H42 [5JA]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 190), H40 [5JA]
Oil Pollution Act: establish oil spill research committee, program, and interagency plan (see H.R. 1568), H2855 [14AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 191), H40 [5JA]
Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Office, Inverness, CA: designate (see H.R. 793), H1177 (see H.R. 793), H1197 [17FE]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan (H.R. 651), H683 [10FE]
Business and industry: require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (H.R. 3178), H6921 [13OC]
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H47 [5JA]
Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (H.R. 1704), H3000 [3MY]
———provide grants for core curriculum development (H.R. 1531), H2666 [13AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (H.R. 2607), H5374 [21JY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (H.R. 1903), H3302 [13MY]
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 (H.R. 2346), H4529 [23JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (H.R. 3151), H6781 [11OC]
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H47 [5JA]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (H.R. 190), H47 [5JA]
Oil Pollution Act: establish oil spill research committee, program, and interagency plan (H.R. 1568), H2857 [14AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (H.R. 191), H47 [5JA]
Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Office, Inverness, CA: designate (H.R. 793), H1180, H1199 [17FE]
Letters
Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, H7912 [29NO]
———Joseph A. Beaudoin, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, H7912 [29NO]
———Robert L. Wooten, American Academy of Physician Assistants, H7911 [29NO]
———several nursing associations, H7911 [29NO]
———Susan M. Carney, American Postal Workers Union, H7911 [29NO]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: James A. Williams, AFL-CIO, H6827 [12OC]
———Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union, H6827 [12OC]
Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act: William Samuel, AFL-CIO, H7960 [30NO]
Lists
Organizations supporting Woolsey amendment on school breakfast and lunch programs nutrition standard implementation to H.R. 2112, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4245 [15JN]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (H.R. 3), H3026 [4MY]
Afghanistan: alleged human rights abuses in prisons, H6858 [13OC], H7216 [2NO]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), H4136 [14JN], H4240
Americans for Democratic Action (organization): commend agenda for job creation, rejuvenating economy, saving Social Security, and raising the minimum wage, E775
———tribute to launch of campaign to address employment, the economy, Social Security and, raising the minimum wage, E729
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H832, H850 [15FE], H950, H1016, H1044 [16FE], H1091, H1103 [17FE], H1218, H1312 [18FE]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), consideration (H. Res. 328), H4536 [24JN]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H74 [6JA], H329 [19JA], H418 [24JA], H501 [26JA], H1457 [2MR], H1847 [16MR], H2045 [30MR], H2332 [6AP], H2925 [2MY], H2941 [3MY], H3163 [11MY], H4080 [14JN], H4193 [15JN], H4372 [22JN], H4467 [23JN], H4679 [7JY], H4857 [12JY], H6145 [14SE], H6514 [4OC], H6858 [13OC], H8143 [6DE], H8196 [7DE]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H7015 [25OC]
———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), H4014 [3JN]
———express that the President is in violation of the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of Armed Forces in Libya, H4004 [3JN]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H8976 [15DE]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya, H3417, H3674 [25MY], H4014 [3JN], H4737 [7JY]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), H4004 [3JN]
———prohibit funding to support military operations in Libya, H4692 [7JY]
———require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan, H1103 [17FE]
———require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan (H.R. 651), H4193 [15JN]
———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), consideration (H. Res. 328), H4536 [24JN]
———withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H8909 [14DE]
Arnold, Mary E.: Sonoma, CA, Alcaldessa honoree, E229
Aviation: anniversary of the first airmail delivery, E198
Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E962
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, H2941 [3MY]
Boyes Hot Springs, CA: anniversary of Boyes Hot Springs Post Office, E1240
Budget: allocation of funds, H1457 [2MR], H2332 [6AP], H2538 [8AP]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H7789 [17NO]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), H5244 [20JY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), H2866 [15AP], H3376 [24MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: accept a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement (H. Con. Res. 27), H1776, H1778 [14MR]
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), H694, H695, H696 [11FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit funding to delay implementation of new national nutrition standards for school breakfast and lunch programs, H4245 [15JN]
———WIC funding, H4136 [14JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H3417, H3596, H3674 [25MY], H3694 [26MY], H3810 [1JN], H4014 [3JN]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report, H8976 [15DE]
———boards and commissions funding, H832 [15FE]
———Defense-wide funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense development, test, and evaluation funding for alternative energy sources and energy efficiency, H850 [15FE]
———Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle program funding, H1091 [17FE]
———funding, H1312 [18FE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2219), H4650 [6JY], H4692, H4737 [7JY]
———military operations in Afghanistan funding, H4650 [6JY]
———prohibit establishment of a permanent military base in Afghanistan, H4193 [15JN]
———V-22 Osprey funding, H850 [15FE], H1091 [17FE], H3596 [25MY]
Dept. of HHS: convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations (H.R. 1216), H3376 [24MY]
———family planning services funding, H1016 [16FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2017), H3920 [2JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5446 [25JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5446 [25JY], H5651, H5655 [27JY]
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act: implementation, H6278 [21SE]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, H694, H695, H696 [11FE]
———importance of job creation, H6872 [13OC]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H8806 [13DE]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H6590 [5OC]
Education: tribute to school libraries, E1982
Empire College: anniversary, E1969
EPA: provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (H.R. 2681), H6590 [5OC]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (H.R. 3151), H7054 [25OC]
FDA: prohibit funding for approval of genetically-engineered salmon, H4240
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), H8217 [7DE]
Federal Employees' Compensation Act: amend (H.R. 2465), H7910 [29NO]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H7585 [15NO]
Fuller, Peter: removal from position as trainer of Afghan forces relative to comments on Afghanistan President and government, H7585 [15NO]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H2538 [8AP]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: health-care related provisions implementation funding, H1218 [18FE]
———repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H264 [19JA]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H955 [16FE]
J Vineyards and Winery (business): anniversary, E1568
Libya: cease use of force by U.S. Armed Forces unless such use of force is authorized by Congress, H2045 [30MR], H3417 [25MY]
Marin County (CA) Independent Journal: anniversary, E581
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H329 [19JA]
Medicaid: reform, H3376 [24MY]
Medicare: reform, H3376 [24MY]
Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families, H2299 [5AP]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H7054 [25OC]
National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5655 [27JY]
National Public Radio: prohibit Federal funding and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content (H.R. 1076), H1960 [17MR]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H234 [18JA], H329 [19JA], H418 [24JA], H4679 [7JY], H4857 [12JY], H5496 [26JY], H6145 [14SE], H6351 [22SE], H6514 [4OC], H7216 [2NO], H7721 [17NO], H7937 [30NO], H8143 [6DE], H8196 [7DE]
NLRB: clarify membership criteria for collective bargaining units and timing of elections of labor organizations (H.R. 3094), H7960 [30NO]
———decision to issue complaint against Boeing Co., for moving production to non-union facility, H6202 [15SE]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), H6202 [15SE]
NOAA: funding, H950 [16FE]
Pakistan: U.S. policy, H7937 [30NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: implementation funding, H1218 [18FE]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (H.R. 358), consideration (H. Res. 430), H6872, H6876 [13OC]
———repeal (H.R. 2), H264 [19JA]
Petaluma, CA: anniversary of Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, E1443
Postal Service: restore financial solvency and ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (H.R. 2309), H7910 [29NO]
Public debt: increase statutory limit (H.R. 1954), H3810 [1JN]
San Rafael, CA: anniversary of League of Women Voters Marin County chapter, E767
———anniversary of Terra Linda High School, E1067
Santa Rosa, CA: anniversary of Santa Rosa Community Health Centers, E878
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H5991 [8SE]
Smithsonian Institution: funding, H5651 [27JY]
Smothers, Tom: ACLU Sonoma County, CA, Chapter Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E772
Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.: anniversary, E1566
Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Office, Inverness, CA: designate (H.R. 793), H1775 [14MR]
Taxation: terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 359), H487 [26JA]
10000 Degrees (organization): anniversary, E769
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), E65
U.S. Institute of Peace: funding, H3694 [26MY]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), H6742 [11OC]
———require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, H6742 [11OC]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), H6827 [12OC]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H1044 [16FE], H8806 [13DE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), E225
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H955 [16FE]
Votes: position on missed, H4479
Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ``voter suppression'' legislation, H8057 [1DE]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H5245 [20JY], H5972 [8SE]
Ziemienski, Dennis: Sonoma, CA, Cultural and Fine Arts Commission Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year award recipient, E1919
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H101 [6JA], H133 [7JA], H252 [18JA], H350 [19JA], H392 [20JA], H432 [24JA], H505 [26JA]
Tribute, H4859, H4861, H4863 [12JY], E1234 [6JY]
Statements
Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act: by, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H7912
Tributes
Boro, Al, E1914
Brown, Hal, E1870
Brown, Joan, E1117
Carnevale, Scott, E449
Covall-Alves, Sandy, E1571
Daniels, Charles, Jr., E67
Dillon-Knutson, Carole, E1813
Dole, Rod, E884
Donovan, Mary, E2245
Doss, Daymon, E417
Douglas, Peter, E1595
Fink, Joseph R., E1689
Jackson, Jess S., E845
Linker, Donald, E1327
Mansourian, Farhad, E1820
McGlashan, Charles, E623
Miller, Edward W., E2172
Muelrath, Alice, E98
Mulas, Mitchell, E770
Odetto, Matthew, E1660
Potter, Jack, E740
Rowen, Vic, E1322
Thayer, Joan, E85
Weaver, Ellen C., E1284
Wiggins, Patricia, E71