[Congressional Record Index (2010)]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA (a Representative from Florida)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, H2818
[22AP]
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]
Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and
nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see H. Res.
1661), H7154 (see H. Res. 1661), H7211 [28SE]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res.
1039), H603 [4FE]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research
facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H648 [22FE]
Appropriations: 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]
Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan
Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist,
Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H424 [27JA]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res.
310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see H. Con.
Res. 287), H4424 [14JN]
Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant
to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 88), H4506 [15JN]
Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air
traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and
U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H4507
[15JN]
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see
H.R. 5241), H3442 [12MY]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H327
[21JA]
Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see H. Res.
1677), H7395 [29SE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import
restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H3310 [11MY]
Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (see H. Res. 1115), H933
[25FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall
for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce
Service Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 239), H833 [24FE]
------permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional
Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H.
Con. Res. 237), H647 [22FE]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate
ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H388 [26JA]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res.
1621), H8031 [2DE]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions
of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H194 [19JA]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census
to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096),
H755 [23FE]
Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755
[23FE]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected
by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4677 [22JN]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see
H. Res. 1011), H388 [26JA]
Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of
earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the
people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (see H.
Res. 1144), H1220 [9MR]
------express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining
disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and
other parties (see H. Res. 1662), H7154 (see H. Res. 1662),
H7211 [28SE]
China: withdraw normal trade relations status and provide for a
balanced trade relationship with the U.S. (see H.R. 6071),
H6570 [30JY]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H6684
[14SE]
Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
Coastal Zone Management Act: establish a Working Waterfront
Grant Program (see H.R. 2548), H41 [12JA]
Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1267), H5712
[19JY]
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), H3312 [11MY]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from
certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan
originators (see H.R. 4400), H1104 [3MR]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R.
5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
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 Agriculture: increase amount of fruits and vegetables
purchased for school breakfast and lunch programs (see H.R.
4333), H327 [21JA]
Dept. of Commerce: limit authority to implement certain fishery
closures absent certification that closure is the only option
available for maintaining a fishery at a sustainable level
(see H.R. 4634), H756 [23FE]
Dept. of Defense: 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 HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I
diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H3703 [20MY]
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]
------fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and
Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime
Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such
systems (see H.R. 3695), H472 [2FE]
------improve defendants' payment of restitution to crime
victims and unpaid judgements owed to the U.S. and provide for
equitable retirement treatment of assistant U.S. attorneys
(see H.R. 4091), H1028 [2MR]
------provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for
auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085),
H6990 [23SE]
Dept. of the Interior: reform the Minerals Management Service,
inspect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drilling,
and repeal limit of liability for discharge of oil from an
offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), H5504 [1JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to the IMF
and World Bank to condition loans to Antigua and Barbuda on
cooperation with efforts to provide redress to Stanford
Financial Group fraud victims (see H. Res. 1129), H2877 [26AP]
------instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development
banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel
Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt reimbursements of expenses for
accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income
determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541),
H603 [4FE]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic
contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see
H.R. 5191), H3078 [29AP]
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to
emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video
programming technologies (see H.R. 3101), H2696 [20AP]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see
H.R. 5162), H6573 [30JY]
Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government and
designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1708),
H7396 [29SE]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see
H.R. 4116), H327 [21JA]
Financial institutions: implement system requiring each
financial institution to report its financial condition to the
public (see H.R. 2727), H4023 (see H.R. 2727), H4084 [27MY]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed
handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see
H.R. 197), H648 [22FE]
------update certain procedures applicable to commerce in
firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate
firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H6572 [30JY]
Fish and fishing: prohibit trade in billfish (see H.R. 5804),
H5919 [21JY]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary
of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6684 [14SE]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H649 [22FE]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res.
1617), H6805 [16SE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac to adopt underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of
Energy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see
H.R. 5766), H7156 (see H.R. 5766), H7213 [28SE]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Houston, TX, to the
Military Museum of Texas (see H.R. 6510), H8286 [9DE]
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the
Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and
commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving
families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]
------provide relief to homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages
who are economically affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil
spill incident (see H.R. 5601), H5504 [1JY]
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]
------express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath
of earthquake and support relief efforts (see H. Res. 1021),
H265 [20JA]
------tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders'
efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake
(see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]
------tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to
help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H.
Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]
Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160),
H1323 [10MR]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H473 [2FE]
Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate
(see H.R. 5446), H4022 (see H.R. 5446), H4083 [27MY]
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), H1657 [18MR]
------make the provision of technical services for medical
imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer,
more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H2504 [13AP]
------provide for coverage of medically necessary food under
Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R.
4926), H4387 [10JN]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1691), H7395
[29SE]
Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 335), H8598
[16DE]
Honduras: support democracy and restoration of normal relations
with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), H1656 [18MR]
INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting INTERPOL records held
in the U.S. from search and seizure by U.S. law enforcement
agencies (see H.R. 4453), H139 [13JA]
Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human rights
violations, and impose further sanctions against the
Government (see H. Res. 1118), H933 [25FE]
------mark anniversary of Presidential election, support
citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human
rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons
capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4677 [22JN]
Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a
specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1323 [10MR]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res.
271), H3078 [29AP]
------authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile
defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3540 [18MY]
------call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad
Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H4780 [23JN]
------express condolences to families of victims of forest fire
(see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
------support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H.
Res. 1191), H1656 [18MR]
Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate (see
H.R. 5655), H5303 [30JN]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked
military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7644
[29NO]
------develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see
H.R. 4986), H2458 [25MR]
Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed
in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the
Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see H. Res.
1382), H3702 [20MY]
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]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex
offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice
to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign
sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), H2876 [26AP]
Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be
candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), H756 [23FE]
Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain attorney and
qualified non-attorney representatives fee withholding
procedures under Social Security (see H.R. 4532), H556 [3FE]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance visitor
services, fish and wildlife research, and marine and coastal
resource management on Guam (see H.R. 4493), H388 [26JA]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical
therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H4425
[14JN]
------continue using current practice expense relative value
units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H141
[13JA]
------phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled
individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-
threatening illnesses (see H.R. 1708), H1221 [9MR]
------repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R.
43), H3541 [18MY]
------stabilize and modernize the provision of partial
hospitalization services (see H.R. 4373), H472 [2FE]
Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish
a data-mining system and biometric technology program, and
support GAO study on Medicare administrative contractors (see
H.R. 5044), H2640 [15AP]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance
to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/
Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to
declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765),
H8520 [15DE]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce
trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H3082 [3MY]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084),
H6626 [10AU]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life
and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6805 [16SE]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080
[29AP]
NASA: reauthorize manned space flight activities (see H.R.
4804), H1657 [18MR]
National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to
States for the preservation and dissemination of historical
records (see H.R. 2256), H1221 [9MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033),
H388 [26JA]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians:
designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1441 [15MR]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs
Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6805 [16SE]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res.
1294), H3203 [5MY]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an
amnesty period during which veterans and their families can
register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H6572 [30JY]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate
(see H. Res. 1522), H5986 [22JY]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals
(see H. Res. 1388), H3744 [24MY]
National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1325),
H3543 [18MY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5986
[22JY]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see
H. Res. 1687), H7757 [30NO]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029),
H388 [26JA]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1079),
H649 [22FE] (see H. Res. 1080), H756 [23FE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res.
1717), H8089 [7DE]
Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. trade
relations in Asia and with key partners like the Republic of
Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see H. Res. 1124), H971 [26FE]
O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see H. Res. 1141), H1222 [9MR]
Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil
spills (see H.R. 5214), H3312 [11MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: modernize and enhance Federal response
to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore
drilling (see H.R. 5677), H6406 (see H.R. 5677), H6458 [29JY]
Pakistan: ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of
religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all
faiths and nationalities (see H. Res. 764), H7454 [15NO]
------express condolences to and solidarity with the people in
the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6682
[14SE]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a
Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/
Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), H7614 [18NO] (see H.
Res. 1734), H7644 [29NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R.
4972), H6573 [30JY]
Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (see
H.R. 5395), H3823 [25MY]
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 (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]
------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]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery
service (see H. Res. 173), H4873 [24JN]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce
training and education at community colleges in sustainable
energy (see H.R. 3731), H140 [13JA]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H1656
[18MR]
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]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual
orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R.
4530), H422 [27JA]
SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to Iranian
investments (see H.R. 5833), H5984 [22JY]
Securities: determine a customer's net equity based on the
customer's last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and
change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. 6531), H8597
[16DE]
Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance coverage
for certain indirect investors caught in Ponzi schemes (see
H.R. 5032), H2697 [20AP]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting
requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R.
5141), H5921 [21JY]
Social Security: provide for treatment of disability rated and
certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as
disability (see H.R. 4054), H1397 [12MR]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human
trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4331 [9JN]
SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for
participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or
conditions (see H.R. 2866), H2504 [13AP]
Sudan: recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehensive Peace
Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation
Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to
establish peace in all regions (see H. Res. 1019), H265 [20JA]
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), H5618 [14JY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4216
[28MY]
------support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H7398
[29SE]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see
H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash
contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti
(see H.R. 4462, 4467), H193 [19JA]
------establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5915),
H6283 [28JY]
------exclude from gross income compensation provided by BP
P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
incident (see H.R. 5598), H5819 [20JY]
------increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see
H.R. 1552), H555 [3FE]
------promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see
H.R. 571), H5303 [30JN]
------provide a special rule for allocating the cover over of
distilled spirits taxes between Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands (see H.R. 2122), H2460 [25MR]
------provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see
H.R. 1547), H648 [22FE]
------provide for distributions from retirement plans for losses
due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R.
5602), H5504 [1JY]
------provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent
Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), H2640 [15AP]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1
telephone service for information and referral on health and
human services (see H.R. 211), H1656 [18MR]
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), H833 [24FE]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449),
H6764 [15SE]
U.N.: 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), H4507 [15JN]
U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn selection of
Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), H3657 [19MY]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of
anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H.
Res. 1479), H6164 [27JY]
Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under
consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death
penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of
fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
University of Dayton: tribute to men's basketball team (see H.
Res. 1456), H5712 [19JY]
University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team (see H.
Res. 1491), H5303 [30JN]
Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in
human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their
families (see H.R. 6433), H7614 [18NO]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 5006), H2503
[13AP]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3312 [11MY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H4780
[23JN]
World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to
live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see
H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist
organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985
[22JY]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association
bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant
to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), H7499 [16NO]
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the
U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and
congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (see H. Res.
1465), H4677 [22JN]
Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6148), H6803
[16SE]
Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who contribute
to Cuba's development of petroleum resources and impose
sanctions on and prohibit such development (see H.R. 5620),
H4905 [28JN]
------recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata
Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on
promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252),
H1358 [11MR]
Cuban Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1774), H8598 [16DE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit the use of funds to transfer or
release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the
custody of another country (see H.R. 4600), H601 [4FE]
Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report on exports
of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian
enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H138 [13JA]
------transmit to the House of Representatives classified
documents unlawfully disclosed and provided to WikiLeaks
(Internet site) and the news media (see H. Res. 1763), H8520
[15DE]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child
marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8353 [14DE]
Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extremism
efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), H1026 [2MR]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers'
humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R.
5065), H2694 [20AP]
Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and supporting
objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), H6681 [14SE]
Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political
dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. 1013), H140
[13JA]
Haiti: establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for
Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Inspector
General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. 4952), H2457 [25MR]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access
to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims
(see H.R. 4596), H601 [4FE]
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), H3701 [20MY]
Iran: 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), H753 [23FE]
------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]
Israel: 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), H2503 [13AP]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual
Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for
enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific
region (see H. Res. 1464), H4677 [22JN]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions
against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 5350),
H3701 [20MY]
Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), H6405 (see
H. Res. 1571), H6457 [29JY]
Russia: disapprove proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant
to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 92), H4638 [21JN]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation,
honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who
helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education,
and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H423 [27JA]
Lists
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team members, E292 [3MR]
Teachers who have received awards for excellence in education
throughout South Florida and Florida Keys during 2009-2010
school year, H5722 [20JY]
Motions
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include
importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H2806 [22AP]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H1325 [11MR], H6285 [29JY], H7215
[29SE]
Remarks
Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (H.
Res. 1405), H5270 [30JN]
Alfalit International, Inc.: tribute, H6580 [10AU]
Alvarez, Cesar: American Friends of the Hebrew University
(organization) National Scopus Award recipient, H6286 [29JY]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association
bombing in Buenos Aires (H. Con. Res. 295), H5695 [19JY]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan
(H. Con. Res. 248), H1252, H1283 [10MR]
------direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H.
Con. Res. 301), H6116, H6122 [27JY]
Behar, Isaac: Miami, FL, Jewish Health Networks Lifetime
Achievement Award recipient, H4510 [16JN]
Behar, Raquel Egozi: Miami Jewish Health Systems (organization)
Mother of the Year award recipient, H2767 [21AP]
Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
(H. Res. 708), H201 [20JA]
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to
health care reform, student loan reform, school construction
and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872),
consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1839 [21MR]
Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (H. Res. 1115), H1240
[10MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall
for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce
Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 239), H1077 [3MR]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census
to ensure an accurate and complete count, H1445 [16MR]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected
by Tropical Storm Agatha (H. Res. 1462), H5278 [30JN]
Children's Trust (organization): tribute to Champion for
Children Award recipients, H7626 [29NO]
Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of
earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the
people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (H. Res.
1144), H1189 [9MR]
China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (H. Res. 605),
H1477 [16MR]
Coast Guard: tribute to crew of U.S.C.G.C. Mohawk for response
to aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, H454 [2FE]
------tribute to U.S.C.G.C. Ingham Memorial Museum, H529 [3FE]
Cobb, Sue: Order of Jamaica award recipient, H6630 [14SE]
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the
U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and
congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (H. Res.
1465), H4713 [23JN]
Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (H. Res. 1143),
H3418 [12MY]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to
removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to
Federal courts (H.R. 5281), consideration of Senate amendments
(H. Res. 1756), H8219 [8DE]
Cousteau, Jacques-Yves: tribute (H. Res. 518), H4225 [8JN]
Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban
fighter jets, H757 [24FE]
------anniversary of tugboat massacre, H5523 [13JY]
------call for release of political prisoners, H5523 [13JY]
------condemn death of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo,
H757 [24FE]
------human rights violations, H2245 [23MR], H3297 [11MY]
------insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before
increasing U.S. trade and tourism, H5523 [13JY]
------recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata
Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on
promotion of human rights in Cuba (H. Con. Res. 252), H2245
[23MR]
Cuban American Bar Association: tribute, H169 [19JA]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1368 [20JY]
------support reunification agreement, E1368 [20JY]
Dept. of Commerce: limit authority to implement certain fishery
closures absent certification that closure is the only option
available for maintaining a fishery at a sustainable level
(H.R. 4634), H799 [24FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to
multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence
of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R.
4573), H1295 [10MR]
Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs
(H. Res. 1155), H3421 [12MY]
------express need for further study of the neurological
disorder dystonia, H3173 [5MY], H4656 [22JN]
------provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and
research for individuals with autism, H5895 [21JY]
Early Detection Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 158), H205 [20JA]
Economy: importance of job creation, H660 [23FE], H5520 [13JY],
H5591 [14JY], H5727 [20JY]
------provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and
investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues,
and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R.
4173), conference report, H5259 [30JN]
FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5569),
H4688 [23JN]
Fish and fishing: economic impact of Federal regulations on
Florida fishing industry, H799 [24FE]
------extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain
overfished fisheries (H.R. 1584), H799 [24FE]
Florida: impact of Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of
Mexico on travel and tourism, H3665 [20MY]
------tribute to Day of Action activities to raise awareness
relative to Sudan elections, H1445 [16MR]
------tribute to small businesses, H4619 [17JN]
------tribute to teachers in South Florida and Florida Keys,
H5721 [20JY]
Florida Keys Scenic Highway: Dept. of Transportation All-
American Road designee (H. Res. 917), H2234 [23MR]
Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy
and the importance of passing free trade agreements with
Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, H1445 [16MR]
Gies, Miep: tribute (H. Res. 1074), H674 [23FE]
Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1107), H1196 [9MR]
Gulf of Mexico: call on BP P.L.C., to improve system to resolve
claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon
incident, H4218 [8JN], H4371 [10JN]
------clean up oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig,
H4226 [8JN], H4371 [10JN]
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 (H. Res. 1048), H680 [23FE]
------express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath
of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H233,
H235 [20JA]
------tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders'
efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake
(H. Res. 1066), H669 [23FE]
------tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to
help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H557
[4FE]
------tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to
help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res.
1059), H672 [23FE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform
insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1461, H1480 [16MR]
------national policy to provide health care and reform
insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res.
1203), H1839 [21MR]
Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 335), H8614 [17DE]
Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, H355 [26JA]
Homestead ARB, FL: Air Force Reserve 482d Fighter Wing recipient
of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, H1084
[3MR]
Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East
Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (H. Res. 1088),
H1194 [9MR]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-
term resident alien students, H8219 [8DE]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include
importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference
report, H4842, H4849 [24JN]
------expand economic sanctions against Iran to include
importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), motion to
instruct conferees, H2806, H2814 [22AP]
------impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses
committed against citizens or their families after the June
12, 2009, political processes (H.R. 4649), H4719 [23JN]
------mark anniversary of Presidential election, support
citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human
rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons
capability (H. Res. 1457), H4719 [23JN]
------prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons,
H2807, H2814 [22AP], H4842, H4849 [24JN]
Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against
the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to
ensure the well-being of such residents (H. Res. 704), H5694
[19JY]
------support religious and ethnic minorities (H. Res. 944),
H677 [23FE]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile
defense system (H.R. 5327), H3623 [19MY]
------call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad
Shalit held captive by Hamas (H. Res. 1359), H4715 [23JN]
------commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development (H. Res. 1391), H3835 [26MY]
------support right to construct additional housing in
Jerusalem, H2670 [20AP]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual
Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for
enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific
region (H. Res. 1464), H4710 [23JN]
Joshua's Heart Foundation: tribute, H3514 [18MY]
Key West, FL: anniversary of Key West Women's Club, H3100 [4MY]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation
(S.J. Res. 32), H4708 [23JN]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex
offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice
to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign
sex offenders (H.R. 5138), H6094 [27JY]
League Against Cancer (nonprofit organization): tribute, H4399
[14JN]
Leesfield, Ira: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand
Award for Preferred Excellence recipient, H197 [20JA]
Medicare: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H2480 [13AP]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence
against Mexican and U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1032), H1191 [9MR]
Miami, FL: accountability of Miami VA Medical Center management
for not properly sterilizing equipment for colonoscopies,
H5594 [14JY]
------anniversary of Miami Children's Hospital Ventilator
Assisted Children's Center Camp, H7627 [29NO]
------anniversary of Miami Children's Museum, H2558 [14AP]
------tribute to Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, FL,
H6862 [22SE]
------tribute to Goin' Green Celebration, H2770 [21AP]
------tribute to International Ballet Festival of Miami, H6862
[22SE]
Miami Dade College: anniversary (H. Res. 1571), H6641 [14SE]
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc.:
tribute, H6649 [14SE]
Miami Medical Team Foundation: tribute, E39 [19JA]
Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team
for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E292 [3MR]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/
Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to
declare or recognize a Palestinian state (H. Res. 1765),
E2161 [16DE]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1033), H2887
[27AP]
------observance, H2822 [22AP]
National Marrow Donor Program (organization): tribute, H4654
[22JN]
National School Counseling Week: designate (H. Res. 1029), H335
[26JA]
National Women's History Month: observance, H651 [23FE]
New Journeys Transitional Home, Inc.: tribute, H4912 [29JN]
NOAA: baseline monitoring of amount of oil suspended in the
water column below the ocean surface in the Gulf of Mexico,
H4302 [9JN]
Novack, Allison: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Top
Outstanding School Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
recipient, H2988 [28AP]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter
games and U.S. participants (H. Res. 1128), H1479, H1480
[16MR]
Our Kids of Miami-Dade and Monroe (organization): tribute, H2676
[20AP]
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), H2545 [14AP]
Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-
determination process (H.R. 2499), H2854, H2857 [26AP], H3036
[29AP]
------provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination
process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. Res. 1305), H3021
[29AP]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (S. 3104), H5277 [30JN]
Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 311), H1475
[16MR]
Rodriguez, Pablo: Key West, FL, Police Dept., Officer of the
Year award recipient, H4733 [23JN]
Securities Investor Protection Act: reform, H3177 [5MY]
Social Security: increase payments for temporary assistance to
U.S. citizens returned from foreign countries and provide
funding to avoid shortfalls in Medicare cost-sharing program
(S. 2949), H350 [26JA]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human
trafficking (H. Res. 1412), H5274 [30JN]
Surfside, FL: anniversary, H3423 [12MY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) (H. Con. Res. 266), H6084 [27JY]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash
contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti
(H.R. 4462), H212 [20JA]
------exclude from gross income compensation provided by BP
P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
incident (H.R. 5598), H5897 [21JY]
------provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent
Ponzi-type scheme (H.R. 5058), H3302 [11MY]
------repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a
national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H3517 [18MY]
------simplify Internal Revenue Code and make tax system fairer
and more fiscally responsible, H3423 [12MY]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political
problems (H. Res. 1321), H5268 [30JN]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (H. Res. 1538),
H6086 [27JY]
------develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians
and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and
authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional
justice (S. 1067), H3411 [12MY]
Unemployment: rates, H335 [26JA], H5591 [14JY], H5727 [20JY]
United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and historical ties
with the U.S. (H. Res. 1303), H3417 [12MY]
University of Miami: tribute to Global Institute for Community
Health and Development Project Medishare and Miller School of
Medicine teams for taking part in Haiti relief effort, H1086
[3MR]
------tribute to Miller School of Medicine research team for
identifying a gene that increases a person's risk of
developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease, H2986 [28AP]
US-1-Radio (Big Pine Key, FL): anniversary, H7215 [29SE]
Votes: position on missed, H4615 [17JN]
Women of Tomorrow (organization): tribute to Mentor &
Scholarship Program, H1173 [9MR]
Women's Fund of Miami-Dade (nonprofit organization): tribute,
H3103 [4MY]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (H. Res. 1350), H4706 [23JN]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation,
honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who
helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education,
and combat anti-Semitism (H. Res. 1044), H444 [2FE]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 846),
H6963 [23SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H465 [2FE], H552 [3FE], H643 [22FE],
H1024 [2MR], H2260 [23MR], H2495 [13AP], H2576 [14AP], H2692
[20AP], H2875 [26AP], H3121 [4MY], H3308 [11MY], H3438 [12MY],
H3733 [24MY], H4242 [8JN], H4422 [14JN], H4595 [16JN], H4674
[22JN], H4903 [28JN], H4971 [29JN], H5542 [13JY], H5615
[14JY], H5709 [19JY], H6038 [26JY], H6658 [14SE], H6875
[22SE], H7431 [15NO], H7641 [29NO], H8085 [7DE], H8351 [14DE]
Tributes
Acebal, Jacinto (Ace), H7418 [15NO]
Aguirre, Alejandro, H2177 [22MR]
Badia, Joseph (Pepe), H6859 [22SE]
Bannis, Pius, H524 [3FE]
Casanova, Jose M., E591 [20AP]
Diaz-Balart, Representative Lincoln, H8334 [14DE]
Frost, Phillip, H6580 [10AU]
Hudak, Edward J., Jr., H6766 [16SE]
Kislak, Jay I., H2560 [14AP]
Klein, Alix, H4438 [15JN]
Krongold, Ronald and Glenda, H391 [27JA]
Mayo-Alvarez, Ricardo, H6862 [22SE]
Nowakowski, Paula, H106 [13JA]
Oeters, Phillis, H1325 [11MR]
Oosterhoudt, Tom, H2478 [13AP]
Pau-Llosa, Ricardo, H6025 [26JY]
Roberts, Catherine, E1090 [14JN]
Sotorrio, Ana M., H5721 [20JY]
Unzueta, Sylvia, H651 [23FE]
Yeh, Lydia, E205 [23FE]