[Congressional Record Index (2010)]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
FRANKS, TRENT (a Representative from Arizona)
Addresses
Saudi Arabia--Fueling Religious Persecution and Extremism:
Mansour Al-Hadj, Aafaq Foundation, E2170-E2171
[16DE]
------Maria McFarland, Human Rights Watch (organization),
E2170 [16DE]
------Nina Shea, Hudson Institute Center for Religious Freedom,
E2171 [16DE]
------R. James Woolsey, E2172 [16DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully
informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see
H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]
------prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for
conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939),
H6455 [29JY]
al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nationality (see
H. Res. 1288), H2843 [22AP]
Appropriations: audit programs, projects, and activities funded
through earmarks (see H.R. 113), H2261 [23MR]
------establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary
spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan
committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see
H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
------make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-
homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary
spending (see H.R. 5542), H5304 [30JN]
------making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain
exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H6879 [22SE]
------require Congress to establish a searchable database on a
public Internet site for congressional earmarks (see H.R.
5258), H4023 (see H.R. 5258), H4085 [27MY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort
Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6990
[23SE]
------commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and
Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim
Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H41 [12JA]
------mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and
alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see
H.R. 1177), H2459 [25MR]
------recognize service of medical and air crews in helping
transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air
Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605),
H6764 [15SE]
------reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to
certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or
withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3871 [26MY]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res.
310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J.
Res. 73), H423 [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 75), H555 [3FE]
------limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to
increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R.
5323), H3540 [18MY]
------setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H.
Con. Res. 281), H4216 [28MY]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate
ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H1170 [4MR]
Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), H6284 [28JY]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War
II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum
(see H. Res. 1207), H2845 [22AP]
Congress: establish a point of order against consideration of
legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act
threshold for private sector mandates (see H.R. 5818), H6574
[30JY]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after
2012 (see H.R. 5538), H7454 [15NO]
Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California same-sex
marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), H6627 [10AU]
------provide for habeas corpus review for unprivileged enemy
belligerents (see H.R. 4975), H2458 [25MR]
------simplify and expedite access to Federal courts for
property owners once State remedies for just compensation have
been exhausted (see H.R. 5624), H4973 (see H.R. 5624), H5202
[29JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R.
5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
------provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign
commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see
H.R. 5137), H6578 [9AU]
Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts
from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well
as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res.
1631), H6803 [16SE]
Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5582),
H4779 [23JN]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals detained at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as
a haven for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism
(see H.R. 4464), H266 [20JA]
------prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its
territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals
involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see
H.R. 4738), H1102 [3MR]
------require submittal of certain certifications to Congress
before transferring or releasing individuals detained at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see
H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]
Dept. of Education: permit the District of Columbia to use
Federal funds for the District of Columbia Opportunity
Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (see
H.R. 4312), H556 [3FE]
Dept. of HHS: prohibit precluding of patients from entering into
any contract with their health care providers (see H.R. 6170),
H6879 [22SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian parole policy to
children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for
intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see
H.R. 4603), H1519 [16MR]
Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within
other relevant Government agencies prior to making the
decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in U.S.
district court (see H.R. 4503), H386 [26JA]
------prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to invalidate
certain provisions of Arizona immigration enforcement
legislation (see H.R. 5840), H5984 [22JY]
------prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of
individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist
attacks (see H.R. 4556), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve
Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting
terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking
Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H5676 [15JY]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety of
deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4424 [14JN]
------sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho,
Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and
Wyoming, previously identified as suitable for disposal (see
H.R. 5339), H3657 [19MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the Troubled
Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), H556 [3FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide eligibility for guaranteed
housing loans for the surviving spouses of certain totally-
disabled veterans (see H.R. 5555), H4678 [22JN]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking
action on public lands which impede border security on such
lands (see H.R. 5016), H3484 [13MY]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities
relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H140 [13JA]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National
Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R.
4197), H4678 [22JN]
------prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any same-sex
couple until a referendum or initiative can be held on the
issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. 4430), H1104 [3MR]
------provide low-income parents with expanded opportunities for
enrolling their children in high quality schools (see H.R.
2556), H472 [2FE]
------restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H5712
[19JY]
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: require institutions with
outstanding assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program
to disclose such fact to customers (see H.R. 6337), H7392
[29SE]
Endangered species: provide that the inclusion of the gray wolf
on lists of endangered and threatened species under the
Endangered Species Act shall have no force or effect (see H.R.
6485), H8030 [2DE]
Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of
fathers in the healthy development of children, support
responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of
fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1389),
H3823 [25MY]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of
the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a
joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R.
3765), H5712 [19JY]
Federal employees: reduce number of civil service positions
within the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), H3701 [20MY]
------temporarily freeze pay of civilian employees (see H.R.
5382), H3871 [26MY]
Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safeguard and
uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to
governmental powers reserved to the States or the people (see
H. Res. 1006), H141 [13JA]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded
public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3781), H3202
[5MY]
Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that
consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R.
4636), H3202 [5MY]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res.
1217), H6805 [16SE]
Government: prohibit expenditure of funds for construction or
lease of buildings or space in the District of Columbia until
January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), H6283 [28JY]
Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget status to
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]
Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's
recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest
African-American church in Greene County, GA (see H. Con. Res.
312), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 312), H7213 [28SE]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath
of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of
USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief
efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H603 [4FE]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201
[5MY]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care
legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
------improve access to health care services and provide
improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the
liability system places on the health care delivery system
(see H.R. 5690), H5501 [1JY]
------prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care provider
upon participation in a health plan (see H.R. 6171), H6879
[22SE]
------provide for incentives to encourage health insurance
coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2460 [25MR]
------repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance
(see H.R. 4999), H5547 [13JY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize
appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]
Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), H6804 [16SE]
House of Representatives: deem adjournment in effect on date of
regularly scheduled Federal general election as sine die and
provide for automatic continuing appropriations as of such
date (see H.R. 5842), H6284 [28JY]
House Rules: clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax
benefits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between
the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), H6882 [22SE]
------require citation of specific powers granted to Congress in
the Constitution be included in legislation as a basis for
enacting such proposed laws (see H. Res. 1754), H8089 [7DE]
------require House officers and employees to take annual
factual training on the Constitution (see H. Res. 1772), H8598
[16DE]
Intelligence services: require the intelligence community to
provide the Dept. of Defense information that indicates
involvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a terrorist
organization (see H.R. 4780), H3124 [4MY]
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (see
H. Res. 929), H3312 [11MY]
International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right of
self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit U.S.
participation in the International Criminal Court (see H.R.
5351), H3871 [26MY]
Iran: call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist
protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders,
students, and journalists following disputed Presidential
election (see H. Res. 992), H2697 [20AP]
------condemn human rights violations, release political
prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation
from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear
program (see H. Res. 1431), H5304 [30JN]
------impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses
committed against citizens or their families after the June
12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4649), H2844 [22AP]
------prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods
and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical,
missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H1817
[20MR]
Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious
communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of
Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7614 [18NO]
IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement,
administer, or enforce health insurance reform (see H.R.
5054), H2877 [26AP]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res.
271), H3078 [29AP]
------commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]
------recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm
relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H.
Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
------support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H.
Res. 1191), H1656 [18MR]
------support right to defend itself against terrorists and the
Israeli construction of new security fences along the border
of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H3312 [11MY]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and
lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed
Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724),
H7615 [18NO]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children
to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody
determination, and provide parents access to their children
(see H. Res. 1326), H3543 [18MY]
Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see H.R. 4495),
H326 [21JA]
Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), H603 [4FE]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation
(see H.J. Res. 86), H4023 (see H.J. Res. 86), H4085 [27MY]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a
Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), H1596 [17MR]
Medicare: repeal competitive acquisition program for durable
medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies
(DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H3542
[18MY]
Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal
or mandatory mental health screening of students without
parental consent (see H.R. 2218), H5819 [20JY]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Middle East: support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn
Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of
Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear
weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]
Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive production
industries, processing, refining, purification, metals
production and alloying, and magnet production relative to
domestic rare earths (see H.R. 4866), H2800 [21AP]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or
establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by
express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4814), H1323
[10MR]
------require congressional approval and provide restrictions on
the use of national monuments (see H.R. 4996), H2503 [13AP]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life
and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6991 [23SE]
National Archives and Records Administration: prohibit from
making grants to preserve or publish non-Federal records (see
H.R. 5865), H6162 [27JY]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and
celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on
constitutionality and express support for institution (see H.
Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]
------constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2695 [20AP]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871
[24JN]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res.
1294), H3203 [5MY]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a
labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots
approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), H7398 [29SE]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630),
H6809 [20SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe
Program (see H. Res. 1365), H5712 [19JY]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico
border control activities (see H. Con. Res. 273), H3442 [12MY]
------improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H3274 [6MY]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 960),
H267 [20JA]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require report
on foreign development of electromagnetic pulse weapons (see
H.R. 6471), H7855 [1DE]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team
for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming
practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3442 [12MY]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a
Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/
Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1734), H8264 [8DE]
Patents: limit patentability of tax planning methods (see H.R.
2584), H140 [13JA]
------provide recourse under patent law for persons who suffer
competitive injury as a result of false markings (see H.R.
4954), H2457 [25MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize
appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]
------modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion
services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]
------repeal (see H.R. 4903), H3703 [20MY] (see H.R. 4910),
H2460 [25MR] (see H.R. 4972), H3079 [29AP]
Poland: honor victims of Soviet police on the anniversary of the
Katyn massacre and urge Russia to declassify all official
records and cooperate with investigations of such massacre
(see H. Res. 1323), H3123 [4MY]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H2844
[22AP]
Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to
States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see
H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]
Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of
the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all
public buildings, public schools, and other government
institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H3201 [5MY]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S.,
commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of
trust and values with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 291), H8264
[8DE]
Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: express the
undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should
not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review
conference in Uganda (see H. Con. Res. 265), H2799 [21AP]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting
requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R.
5141), H3080 [29AP]
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and
the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure
peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H6882 [22SE]
Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to
Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as
Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end
sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H3125 [4MY]
Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6764
[15SE]
Taxation: allow an individual to designate a percentage of their
income tax liability be used to reduce the public debt and
require spending reductions equal to amounts so designated
(see H.R. 5536), H5504 [1JY]
------allow energy investment tax credit and residential energy
efficient property credit for natural gas heat pumps (see H.R.
5518), H4386 [10JN]
------allow the private sector to create robust levels of
economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3124 [4MY]
------constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res.
87), H3870 [26MY]
------express that the value added tax is a massive tax increase
that will cripple families on fixed income and only further
push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1245),
H3080 [29AP]
------express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase
that will cripple families on fixed income and only further
push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1346),
H3310 [11MY]
------make permanent the reduced individual income tax rate on
dividends (see H.R. 6330), H7392 [29SE]
------promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see
H.R. 571), H146 [15JA]
------promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the
taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 5649), H6684
[14SE]
------provide for rollover of gain from divesting certain
qualified securities of businesses engaged in Iran or Sudan
discouraged activities (see H.R. 3516), H6043 [26JY]
------reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase
in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 3595), H3202 [5MY]
------repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5095),
H2798 [21AP]
------repeal withholding of income taxes (see H.R. 5959), H6404
(see H.R. 5959), H6456 [29JY]
------waive penalty on early distributions from individual
retirement plans for small business investments (see H.R.
5318), H3486 [14MY]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H1396
[12MR]
Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of
terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September
11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R.
4684), H4425 [14JN]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449),
H6284 [28JY]
Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of
60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th
Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency
Response Wing (see H. Res. 1585), H6991 [23SE]
U.N.: anniversary of adoption of Convention for the Suppression
of the Traffic of Persons and of the Exploitation of the
Prostitution of Others (see H. Res. 929), H3312 [11MY]
------prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights
Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for
investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza
(see H.R. 5501), H4386 [10JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of
anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527),
H5986 [22JY]
University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), H1324
[10MR]
Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.
Res. 872), H6881 [22SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands from
location and entry under the Mining Law (see H.R. 5665), H5500
[1JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for photo
exhibition ``Being Untouchable'' and a ceremony in honor of
the exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 306), H6283 [28JY]
Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for purposes of
making claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
based on exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing (see H.R.
4712), H971 [26FE]
National security: improve border security, increase
prosecutions and penalties for illegal entry, and prevent and
combat smuggling of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R.
5675), H5501 [1JY]
Letters
Mother's Day Centennial Commemoration Coin Act: by, Financial
Services (House), H3153 [5MY]
Poems
``Move Me,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1629 [15SE]
Remarks
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't
Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a
policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation, H3883 [27MY], H8400 [15DE]
Budget: deficit, H5284, H5285, H5287, H5288 [30JN]
------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to
health care reform, student loan reform, school construction
and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872),
H1903 [21MR]
------setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3762
[25MY], H5284, H5285, H5286 [30JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military
construction (H.R. 6523), H8755 [17DE]
------authorizing appropriations for military activities and
prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), consideration (H.
Res. 1404), H3883, H3884 [27MY]
------decision to reallocate proposed European land-based
missile defense system to ship-based system in North and
Mediterranean Seas, H7748 [30NO]
Economy: importance of job creation, H662 [23FE]
------national objectives priority assignments, H5284, H5285,
H5286, H5287, H5288 [30JN]
Gulf of Mexico: Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig
explosion, H5290, H5291 [30JN]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform
insurance procedures, H662 [23FE]
------national policy to provide health care and reform
insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1464 [16MR], H1796 [20MR],
H1903 [21MR]
House of Representatives: consideration of rule for
reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of
health care reform legislation passed, H1464 [16MR]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include
importation of refined petroleum and develop and maintain
viable military options to prevent development or deployment
of nuclear weapons capability (H.R. 3832), H2448 [25MR]
------expand economic sanctions against Iran to include
importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference
report, H4848 [24JN]
------expand economic sanctions against Iran to include
importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), motion to
instruct conferees, H2811 [22AP]
------prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons,
H2446-H2449 [25MR], H2811 [22AP], H4848 [24JN], H7747 [30NO]
------U.S. policy, H3884 [27MY]
Israel: support right of self-defense against imminent military
or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and
organizations, H2447 [25MR]
------support right to construct additional housing in
Jerusalem, H2447 [25MR]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy, H7746
[30NO]
Nuclear weapons: release of comprehensive nuclear posture
review, H2570, H2571 [14AP]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H5289 [30JN]
------evaluation of national security policies, H7743, H7744,
H7745, H7746, H7747, H7748, H7749 [30NO]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of
victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people
and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration
of leadership (H. Res. 1246), H2573 [14AP]
Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and electric
infrastructure critical to the defense of the U.S. from
cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities (H.R.
5026), H7749 [30NO]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8400 [15DE]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be
considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals
instead of civilian courts, H7745 [30NO]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal,
H2570, H2571 [14AP]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of classified documents to
the news media, H7743 [30NO]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1653 [18MR], H1816 [20MR], H2316
[24MR], H3121 [4MY], H4869 [24JN], H7204 [28SE], H7754 [30NO]
Tributes
Bergeron, Annette, E1629 [15SE]
Skelton, Representative, H8755 [17DE]