DOLD, ROBERT J. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H544 [7FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3550 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1916 [17AP]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5728 [7AU]

Armed Forces: tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 1412), H1101 [29FE]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1154 [5MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H3167 [22MY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H6312 [19OC]

Dept. of Education: establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 2437), H3177 [29MY]

——— improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H3577 [6JN]

——— require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 2094), H6304 [9OC]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H5526 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H218 [31JA]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to reduce up-front premiums on FHA mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers who complete a homeownership counseling program to help reduce default rates (see H.R. 5884), H3404 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 1360), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of State: raise travel advisory for Egypt from ‘‘Travel Alert’’ to ‘‘Travel Warning’’ until all detained nongovernmental organization workers are given the freedom to leave Egypt (see H. Res. 546), H1018 [28FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H945 [17FE]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H2288 [27AP]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H2570 [9MY]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see H.R. 4264), H3808 [19JN]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2570 [9MY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H6280 [21SE]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H7264 [18DE]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H2135 [25AP]

Government regulations: provide for presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report prepared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (see H.R. 5720), H2645 [10MY]

Health: increase public awareness and create educational programs concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 36), H3577 [6JN]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H6234 [20SE]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5713 [2AU]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H115 [23JA]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6318 [26OC]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3981 [25JN]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H4685 [9JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H5328 [26JY]

Iran: expand sanctions relative to the energy sector (see H.R. 4317), H1804 [29MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1154 [5MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1978 [18AP]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3162 [18MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H115 [23JA]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1543 [22MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H6001 [13SE]

National Association of State Fire Marshals: recognize efforts to raise awareness of proper bonding for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing to National Fire Protection Association specifications (see H. Res. 638), H2274 [27AP]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H1642 [27MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5331 [30JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2404), H5292 [25JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5328 [26JY]

SEC: change asset coverage ratio and treatment of preferred stock for, allow acquisition or holding of certain securities by, and revise rules on business development companies (see H.R. 5929), H4908 [17JY]

Securities: provide an exemption for certain swaps and security-based swaps involving non-U.S. persons (see H.R. 3283), H441 [2FE]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1543 [22MR]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1916 [17AP]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2329 [7MY]

——— expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6289), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend and expand tax relief for national disasters (see H.R. 2718), H4065 [26JN]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend the parity between exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits (see H.R. 6066), H4654 [29JN]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H3577 [6JN]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H3662 [7JN]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H441 [2FE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4982), H2267 [27AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H1915 [17AP]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H4828 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H3660 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit discrimination under the family planning program on the basis of separate provision of abortion (see H.R. 5650), H2565 [9MY]

Dept. of Labor: conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (see H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (see H.R. 5890), H3480 [5JN]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H1497 [21MR]

Tariff: clothianidin (see H.R. 5352), H2317 [7MY]

——— cypermethrin (see H.R. 5349), H2317 [7MY]

——— dinotefuran (see H.R. 5350), H2317 [7MY]

——— etoxazole (see H.R. 5353), H2317 [7MY]

——— fenpropathrin (see H.R. 5351), H2317 [7MY]

——— flumioxazin (see H.R. 5355), H2317 [7MY]

——— 4-(1-thoxyethoxy) styrene-4- (t-butylcarbonyloxy) styrene-4-hydroxystyrene copolymer (see H.R. 5363), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder (see H.R. 5347), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene (see H.R. 5360), H2317 [7MY]

——— macroporous poly(divinylbenzene) (see H.R. 5346), H2317 [7MY]

——— macroporus adsorpent polymers (see H.R. 5362), H2317 [7MY]

——— permethrin (see H.R. 5354), H2317 [7MY]

——— -phenyl-7-(4,4,5,6-tetramentyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-quinoline (OSIP-690520, quinolone boronate) (see H.R. 5786), H2812 [16MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASKP1240 (see H.R. 5364), H2317 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP0777 (see H.R. 5358), H2317 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP2408 (see H.R. 5357), H2317 [7MY]

——— poly(4-(1-isobutoxy ethoxy)styrene-co-4-hydroxystyrene (see H.R. 5348), H2317 [7MY]

——— 10,10’-oxybisphenoxarsine (see H.R. 5361), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-[8-amino-1-(2-phenyl-quinolin-7-yl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin- 3-yl]-1-methyl-cyclobutanol (OSI-906) (see H.R. 5345, 5356), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-(1-bromo-8-chloroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)cyclobutanone (OSIP-690631, bicyclic intermediate) (see H.R. 5359), H2317 [7MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H3661 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit discrimination under the family planning program on the basis of separate provision of abortion (H.R. 5650), H2567 [9MY]

Dept. of Labor: conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), H3480 [5JN]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (H.R. 4235), H1497 [21MR]

Tariff: clothianidin (H.R. 5352), H2322 [7MY]

——— cypermethrin (H.R. 5349), H2322 [7MY]

——— dinotefuran (H.R. 5350), H2322 [7MY]

——— etoxazole (H.R. 5353), H2322 [7MY]

——— fenpropathrin (H.R. 5351), H2322 [7MY]

——— flumioxazin (H.R. 5355), H2322 [7MY]

——— 4-(1-thoxyethoxy) styrene-4- (t-butylcarbonyloxy) styrene-4-hydroxystyrene copolymer (H.R. 5363), H2322 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising of a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene (H.R. 5360), H2322 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder (H.R. 5347), H2322 [7MY]

——— macroporous poly(divinylbenzene) (H.R. 5346), H2322 [7MY]

——— macroporus adsorpent polymers (H.R. 5362), H2322 [7MY]

——— permethrin (H.R. 5354), H2322 [7MY]

——— -phenyl-7-(4,4,5,6-tetramentyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-quinoline (OSIP-690520, quinolone boronate) (H.R. 5786), H2812 [16MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASKP1240 (H.R. 5364), H2322 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP0777 (H.R. 5358), H2322 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP2408 (H.R. 5357), H2322 [7MY]

——— poly(4-(1-isobutoxy ethoxy)styrene-co-4-hydroxystyrene (H.R. 5348), H2322 [7MY]

——— 10,10’-oxybisphenoxarsine (H.R. 5361), H2322 [7MY]

——— 3-[8-amino-1-(2-phenyl-quinolin-7-yl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin- 3-yl]-1-methyl-cyclobutanol (OSI-906) (H.R. 5345), H2321 [7MY]

——— 3-[8-amino-1-(2-phenyl-quinolin-7-yl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin- 3-yl]-1-methyl-cyclobutanol (OSI-906) (H.R. 5356), H2322 [7MY]

——— 3-(1-bromo-8-chloroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)cyclobutanone (OSIP-690631, bicyclic intermediate) (H.R. 5359), H2322 [7MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H6625 [5DE], H7361 [20DE]

Letters

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5741 [10SE]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5616 [1AU]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5616 [1AU]

Pledge of Allegiance 

House of Representatives, H1499 [22MR], H3277 [31MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H7570 [2JA]

Bell Flavors and Fragrances (company): anniversary, H5137 [24JY]

Budget: deficit, H585 [8FE], H1500 [22MR]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H3148 [18MY]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H544, H545 [7FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1728 [28MR]

Chicago, IL: tribute to NATO summit meeting, H2573 [10MY]

Coast Guard: Great Lakes search and rescue operations funding, H3550, H3551 [6JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6758–H6761 [12DE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H650 [9FE]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H6047 [14SE], H6134 [19SE], H6257 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4962 [18JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish the American Center for Cures, H4069 [27JN], H7571 [2JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3550, H3551 [6JN]

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H821 [16FE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6685 [11DE], H7474 [31DE], H7571 [2JA]

——— importance of job creation, H585 [8FE]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H585 [8FE]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs, H119 [24JA]

Education: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H383 [2FE], H1853 [17AP]

Egypt: elections, H4637 [29JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2469 [9MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), H3444 [5JN]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2786 [16MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2786 [16MY]

Firearms: gun control, H6831 [18DE]

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 (H. Res. 304), H1980 [19AP]

Glenview, IL: anniversary of Glenbrook South High School, H644 [9FE]

Honor Flight Illinois (organization): tribute, H2718 [16MY]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6494 [28NO], H6758–H6761 [12DE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7570 [2JA]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7502 [31DE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H930 [17FE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5575 [1AU]

Israel: reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H6378 [15NO]

Journal: question of approval, H6684 [11DE]

Kraft Foods Global, Inc.: anniversary of the Oreo cookie, E319• [6MR]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H821 [16FE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5870 [12SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), H5740, H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), H5613, H5614, H5615, H5616 [1AU]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, H650 [9FE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E303• [1MR]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (H. Res. 494), H3276 [31MY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), H5613 [1AU]

Navy: DDG–51 destroyer funding, H4962 [18JY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6831 [18DE]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, H6341 [13NO]

OMB: require all budgets submitted to the President be prepared using both accrual-based and cash-based accounting standards, H544, H545 [7FE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1649 [28MR]

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science: anniversary, H5687 [2AU]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status, H5137 [24JY]

SEC: eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions (H.R. 2940), H120 [24JA]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1241 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1590 [27MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5586 [1AU]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3611 [7JN]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H731 [15FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of release of ‘‘Alcatraz Eleven’’ from POW camp in North Vietnam, H812 [16FE]

Votes: position on missed, H90• [23JA], H1374• [19MR], H1420• [20MR], H1452• [21MR], E815• [16MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (H.R. 2827), H6125, H6126, H6127, H6128 [19SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H1728 [28MR]

Tributes

Costello, Representative, H5909• [12SE]

Curran, Mark, H6515 [29NO]

Giffords, Representative, H119 [24JA]

Kirk, Senator, H86 [23JA]

Melman, Aaron, H3277 [31MY]

Mulder, Arlene, H6348 [14NO]

Ott, George, H2718 [16MY]

Schoenstadt, Richard, H3811 [20JN]

Vana, Thomas, H2718 [16MY]