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, Inc.: 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 (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 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]

———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]

———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]

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]

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]

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 (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]

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]