SIRES, ALBIO (a Representative from New Jersey)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H7395 [2DE]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 1731), H4827 [19JY]

American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H4214 [8JY]

Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H6676 [22OC]

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H2605 [14MY]

Aviation: prohibit operation of certain aircraft not complying with certain noise levels (see H.R. 3650), H7507 [4DE]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 1008), H1829 [21MR]

Budget: exempt 9/11 Health and Compensation Programs from sequestration (see H.R. 811), H1632 [19MR]

Business and industry: promote industry growth and competitiveness and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 919), H7311 [20NO]

C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 132), H1825 [21MR]

Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 3323), H6768 [23OC]

China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H5513 [11SE]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley honoring the 50th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H.R. 360), H1549 [15MR]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H432 [8FE]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H2351 [25AP]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H6053 [30SE]

Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 482), H342 [4FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (see H. Res. 131), H1825 [21MR]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 778), H5403 [2AU]

Credit: create a Federal charter for Internet consumer credit corporations (see H.R. 1566), H2485 [7MY]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 736), H547 [14FE]

——— require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. 1002), H1319 [6MR]

——— 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. 839), H984 [5MR]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H6676 [22OC]

Cyprus: reaffirm commitment to reunification, guarantee human rights, condemn attempts to use current economic crisis to impose a settlement of people, and affirm dominion over its Exclusive Economic Zone (see H. Res. 187), H2393 [26AP]

——— support end of division (see H. Res. 308), H5176 [30JY]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H4078 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H1431 [14MR]

Dept. of Defense: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2913 [22MY]

——— review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 2839), H5176 [30JY]

Dept. of Education: authorize grant program to promote physical education, activity, fitness, and nutrition, and ensure healthy students (see H.R. 2178), H8112 [12DE]

——— collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 455), H599 [15FE]

——— 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. 1763), H2536 [8MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1595), H2300 [24AP]

——— make grants to establish State Networks on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (see H.R. 2592), H4174 [28JN]

——— make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 320), H504 [13FE]

——— provide grants to States to establish a comprehensive school counseling program (see H.R. 2317), H3287 [11JN]

——— require certain institutions of higher education to provide notice of tuition levels for students (see H.R. 2020), H2914 [22MY]

——— stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives (see H.R. 1089), H1356 [12MR]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 791), H1568 [18MR]

——— support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2195), H4827 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 963), H2656 [15MY]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 485), H1359 [12MR]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 920), H5554 [16SE]

——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 1281), H5767 [19SE]

——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 725), H546 [14FE]

——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 628), H499 [13FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H5090 [25JY]

——— establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3488), H7312 [20NO]

Dept. of HUD: provide assistance to eligible nonprofit organizations for specialized housing and supportive services to elderly persons who are the primary caregivers of related children (see H.R. 3501), H7395 [2DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1318), H1821 [21MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 1000), H6289 [4OC]

——— provide grants for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 1340), H1911 [10AP]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (see H.R. 1151), H1837 [25MR]

——— enhance security for facilities and personnel at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad (see H.R. 2723), H4724 [18JY]

——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see H.R. 301), H224 [22JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 508), H2066 [16AP]

Dept. of Transportation: assist States to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges (see H.R. 2428), H3927 [19JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 1124), H1395 [13MR]

——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 182), H5348 [1AU]

——— modify minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property (see H.R. 2730), H4724 [18JY]

——— set separate performance measures for motorized and non-motorized safety and allow States to set their own safety targets and to choose the best methods to meet them (see H.R. 3494), H7357 [21NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see H.R. 671), H2248 [23AP]

Disasters: provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 2887), H5260 [31JY]

——— provide eligibility for public broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance (see H.R. 2647), H4369 [10JY]

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. 328), H5399 [2AU]

Diseases: extend authorities related to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (see H.R. 3177), H7312 [20NO]

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H7628 [10DE]

Education: strengthen communities through English literacy and civic education for new citizens (see H.R. 1258), H1630 [19MR]

Egypt: support fundamental rights of all citizens, equal access to justice and due process of law, and transparent and accountable governance (see H. Res. 329), H5399 [2AU]

Electric power: provide for an independent assessment of the future resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system (see H.R. 2962), H5344 [1AU]

Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 951), H981 [5MR]

EPA: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste in order to protect water supplies (see H.R. 1837), H2571 [9MY]

European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (see H. Res. 402), H7253 [19NO]

——— support goals and objectives of Ireland’s Council Presidency (see H. Res. 74), H596 [15FE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1362), H1823 [21MR]

——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6225 [3OC]

Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 2182), H2954 [23MY]

FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H6901 [29OC]

——— enhance existing programs providing disaster mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 1878), H2532 [8MY]

——— modify phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates for certain properties (see H.R. 1485), H2840 [21MY]

——— temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 41), H56 [4JA]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2485 [7MY]

——— 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. 137), H294 [25JA]

——— impose excise tax on concealable firearms and require the Dept. of Justice to establish a firearms buyback grant program (see H.R. 793), H596 [15FE]

——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 452), H1829 [21MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 437), H300 [29JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2738), H4724 [18JY]

——— provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2780), H6902 [29OC]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses committed against citizens of Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) countries (see H.R. 1687), H2246 [23AP]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 1276), H2656 [15MY]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 61), H6344 [7OC]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 335), H301 [29JA]

Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 135), H2249 [23AP]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 712), H6052 [30SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 363), H5922 [27SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H8112 [12DE]

House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2438 [6MY]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1255), H3929 [19JN]

Hurricanes: improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 219), H84 [14JA]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 519), H950 [4MR] (see H.R. 717), H546 [14FE]

——— reform (see H.R. 15), H6173 [2OC]

India: praise religious diversity and commitment to tolerance and equality, and reaffirm need to protect the rights and freedoms of religious minorities (see H. Res. 417), H7187 [18NO]

Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H700 [27FE]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 904), H4039 [25JN]

Iraq: condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya, call for resettlement of camp residents, allow outside assessment of the camp, and return residents to Camp Ashraf to improve protection (see H. Res. 89), H1911 [10AP]

Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats (see H.R. 1992), H7253 [19NO]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H1994 [12AP]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1322 [6MR]

Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1376), H1824 [21MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H3097 [4JN]

Law enforcement: direct the President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the U.S. (see H.R. 3585), H7353 [21NO]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]

Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 855), H5548 [12SE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1180), H3990 [20JN]

——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H2027 [15AP]

——— permit certain providers licensed in a State to provide telemedicine services to certain beneficiaries in a different State (see H.R. 3077), H6412 [8OC]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 2305), H3592 [13JN]

——— delay implementation schedule of the reductions of disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 1920), H3216 [5JN]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1319 [6MR]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 69), H547 [14FE]

National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 2553), H4142 [27JN]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 167), H2486 [7MY]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 282), H4310 [9JY]

No Name-Calling Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 10), H293 [25JA]

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: adjust boundaries to include Hinchliffe Stadium (see H.R. 2430), H3927 [19JN]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 874), H4309 [9JY]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 269), H169 [15JA]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 268), H169 [15JA]

——— require corporations and labor organizations to disclose to shareholders and or members amounts disbursed for certain political activity (see H.R. 2670), H4482 [11JY]

Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H8113 [12DE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 158), H1992 [12AP]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H316 [1FE]

——— provide for the computation of normal-cost percentage for postal employees as a separate and distinct class and the disposition of certain excess retirement contributions (see H.R. 961), H1911 [10AP]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see H.R. 630), H1568 [18MR]

——— reinstate overnight delivery standards for market-dominant products (see H.R. 2459), H3988 [20JN]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 949), H981 [5MR]

Puerto Rico: set forth the process to be admitted as a State (see H.R. 2000), H3216 [5JN]

Sanchez Cordero, Yoani M.: tribute (see H. Res. 121), H1548 [15MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1199), H1427 [14MR]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H2158 [18AP]

Small business: provide assistance to small businesses providing low-income individuals with green jobs (see H.R. 2863), H5173 [30JY]

Social Security: prevent use of chained consumer price index (CPI) to calculate the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (see H. Con. Res. 34), H2159 [18AP]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1795), H2536 [8MY]

——— 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. 1015), H2959 [23MY]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1008), H1829 [21MR]

Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building, Waldwick, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1458), H1908 [10AP]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 1692), H4309 [9JY]

Taiwan: strengthen and clarify commercial, cultural, and other relations between the U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 419), H292 [25JA]

Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H6676 [22OC]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 851), H2161 [18AP]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H3592 [13JN]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 1738), H2350 [25AP]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H4523 [16JY]

——— modify exclusion for transportation benefits (see H.R. 2288), H3289 [11JN]

——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H2570 [9MY]

——— promote savings through a credit for low- and middle-income taxpayers who deposit tax refunds into designated savings options (see H.R. 2917), H5342 [1AU]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 924), H2248 [23AP]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 2137), H2952 [23MY]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H6225 [3OC]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 956), H2396 [26AP]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H3592 [13JN]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 664), H2803 [20MY]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 188), H5404 [2AU]

Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, support relief and reconstruction assistance, and commend the Filipino-American community for disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 404), H7053 [13NO]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3546), H7608 [9DE]

Veterans: extend work opportunity tax credit to certain veterans, improve coordination of job training services, and improve Federal contracting with small businesses owned by disabled veterans (see H.R. 2056), H2802 [20MY]

Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 235), H2955 [23MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H221 [22JA]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 1877), H2532 [8MY]

Women: provide reasonable break time at the workplace for nursing mothers (see H.R. 1941), H5435 [9SE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 43), H3991 [20JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3760 [18JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1828 [21MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

AID: codify the Health Technologies Program (see H.R. 1515), H1956 [11AP]

Cargo transportation: establish national policies and programs to strengthen freight-related infrastructure (see H.R. 974), H982 [5MR]

Dept. of HUD: establish program enabling communities to address health, economic development, and conservation concerns through needed investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs (see H.R. 2424), H3758 [18JN]

Dept. of Transportation: provide grants to mitigate road congestion and improve transportation planning in metropolitan areas (see H.R. 2968), H5344 [1AU]

Disasters: establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 1101), H1357 [12MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 146), H32 [3JA]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1573), H2026 [15AP]

Travel and tourism: encourage Canadian tourism in the U.S. (see H.R. 3768), H8109 [12DE]

Constitutional authority statements

AID: codify the Health Technologies Program (H.R. 1515), H1958 [11AP]

Cargo transportation: establish national policies and programs to strengthen freight-related infrastructure (H.R. 974), H983 [5MR]

Dept. of HUD: establish program enabling communities to address health, economic development, and conservation concerns through needed investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs (H.R. 2424), H3759 [18JN]

Dept. of Transportation: provide grants to mitigate road congestion and improve transportation planning in metropolitan areas (H.R. 2968), H5347 [1AU]

Disasters: establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (H.R. 1101), H1359 [12MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (H.R. 146), H37 [3JA]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (H.R. 1573), H2027 [15AP]

Travel and tourism: encourage Canadian tourism in the U.S. (H.R. 3768), H8111 [12DE]

Remarks

Budget: repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration (H.R. 699), H676 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5718• [19SE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, E683• [16MY]

Dept. of HUD: establish program enabling communities to address health, economic development, and conservation concerns through needed investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs (H.R. 2424), H4532 [17JY]

Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H515 [14FE], H676 [27FE]

FEMA: temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 41), H45 [4JA]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H45 [4JA]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H135 [15JA]

Israel: independence anniversary, E422• [11AP]

Journal: question of approval, H1918 [11AP]

King, Representative Steve: characterization of remarks on Hispanic community, H4992 [24JY]

Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (H. Res. 242), H3003 [3JN]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H2492 [8MY]

New Jersey: tribute to biopharmaceutical and medical technology companies for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, H1919 [11AP]

Stevens Institute of Technology: tribute, E1382• [26SE]

Taiwan: inclusion in Trans-Pacific Partnership, E1452• [8OC]

——— observance of National Day, E1452• [8OC]

Transportation: invest in safe pedestrian and bicycle pathways, E1663• [14NO]

Tributes

Adubato, Stephen N., Sr., H6694 [23OC]

Oresko, Nicholas, H6426 [9OC]