LOWEY, NITA M. (a Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5712 [2AU]

Armed Forces: provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H3481 [5JN]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H1391 [19MR]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H5712 [2AU]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H6280 [21SE]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H28 [17JA]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H1428 [20MR]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. 494), H944 [17FE]

Clean Air Act: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources (see H.R. 1204), H1306 [8MR]

Clothing industry: provide preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines (see H.R. 2387), H5711 [2AU]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H5765 [10SE]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H4065 [26JN]

CPSC: restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2861), H4157 [27JN]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H4686 [9JY]

Dept. of Education: award grants for support of full-service community schools (see H.R. 1090), H512 [6FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of HHS: improve protections for human research subjects and, where appropriate because of the type research involved, reduce regulatory burdens (see H.R. 2625), H182 [25JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (see H.R. 4362), H3662 [7JN]

Dept. of Labor: 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), H571 [7FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H3733 [18JN]

——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H1846 [16AP]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 640), H1811 [30MR]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 2194), H5766 [10SE]

——— support continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 131), H5202 [24JY]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H2134 [25AP]

Education: reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H158 [24JA]

Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 2315), H2715 [15MY]

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), H1497 [21MR]

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]

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), H1210 [6MR]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H1391 [19MR]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (see H.R. 6509), H6274 [21SE]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H2267 [27AP]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6638), H6675 [5DE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H5860 [11SE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H571 [7FE]

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), H5526 [31JY]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 591), H5526 [31JY]

——— limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 505), H944 [17FE]

——— prohibit trafficking (see H.R. 2554), H1741 [28MR]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Foreign policy: establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (see H.R. 2880), H182 [25JA]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H28 [17JA]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H5765 [10SE]

Health: enhance and further research of prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see H.R. 1448), H3481 [5JN]

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), H6234 [20SE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (see H.R. 2161), H571 [7FE]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H2072 [24AP]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H3577 [6JN]

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), H3103 [17MY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1642 [27MR]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees (see H.R. 4197), H1572 [26MR]

——— 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), H1498 [21MR]

Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see H.R. 5939), H4158 [27JN]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws and urge rejection and repeal of such proposals and legislation (see H. Res. 612), H2135 [25AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5328 [26JY]

Martin, Trayvon: admonish any official obstructing the investigation of events surrounding shooting death (see H. Res. 612), H2135 [25AP]

Medicaid: provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6521), H6275 [21SE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1498 [21MR]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 2324), H1210 [6MR]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see H.R. 6572), H6765 [12DE]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H1805 [29MR]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 544), H640 [8FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H3578 [6JN]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (see H. Res. 729), H5293 [25JY]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2970), H3481 [5JN]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H3404 [1JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1101 [29FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

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), H3733 [18JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H5712 [2AU]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H3163 [18MY]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H4869 [13JY]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H1498 [21MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3164 [18MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6429 [16NO]

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

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

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

——— 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), H5526 [31JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H5711 [2AU]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H28 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (see H.R. 5877), H3362 [31MY]

Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5008 [18JY]

NRC: retain and redistribute certain collected fines (see H.R. 3822), H158 [24JA]

Taxation: expand deductions allowed for education-related expenses and extend the American opportunity tax credit (see H.R. 5878), H3362 [31MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (H.R. 5877), H3363 [31MY]

NRC: retain and redistribute certain collected fines (H.R. 3822), H159 [24JA]

Taxation: expand deductions allowed for education-related expenses and extend the American opportunity tax credit (H.R. 5878), H3363 [31MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), H5955 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H7571 [2JA]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H625, H629 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3502 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), motion to recommit, H3650 [7JN]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7404 [20DE]

FEMA: Urban Areas Security Initiative funding, H3650 [7JN]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, E642• [25AP]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), E1191• [29JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7562 [1JA], H7571 [2JA]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, H5296 [26JY]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3256 [30MY]

Karski, Jan: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E902• [30MY]

Kaushik, Sunedra K.: Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Samman Award recipient, E255• [27FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), E1424• [3AU]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E375• [19MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3793• [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3793• [19JN]

Votes: position on missed, H5218• [25JY]

Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association: anniversary, E908• [30MY]

World AIDS Day: observance, E1858• [30NO]

Tributes

Borrebach, Douglas S., E1319• [25JY]

Krebbs, Paul, E250• [27FE]

Krupman, William A., E1109• [21JN]

Murphy, Joseph P., E352• [8MR]