CLEAVER, EMANUEL (a Representative from Missouri)

Articles and editorials

Highlights From Capitol Hill, Joe Aull, Lexington (MO) News, E1962 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. Res. 1693), H7395 [29SE]

Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]

———provide assistance to expand, improve, support, and promote higher education in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 4392), H194 [19JA]

African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), H834 [24FE]

Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H602 [4FE]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), H3542 [18MY]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H5547 [13JY]

Armed Forces: honor service and sacrifice of Latino members (see H. Res. 1651), H7156 (see H. Res. 1651), H7214 [28SE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]

Army: commend achievements in and commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security (see H. Res. 1106), H2506 [13AP]

———tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H2697 [20AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), H423 [27JA]

Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H932 [25FE]

Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3659 [19MY]

Case, Larry: tribute (see H. Res. 1383), H3702 [20MY]

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]

Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H1221 [9MR]

Children and youth: create and encourage the creation of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), H3274 [6MY]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H41 [12JA]

City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), H4873 [24JN]

Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women (see H. Res. 1224), H2697 [20AP]

Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H5677 [15JY]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), H4330 [9JN]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 3421), H556 [3FE]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3202 [5MY] (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), H3202 [5MY]

Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5197), H3082 [3MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H3124 [4MY]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on access by blind consumers to certain electronic devices, establish minimum nonvisual access standards for such devices, and establish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), H2460 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 484), H3311 [11MY]

Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 1526), H327 [21JA]

———provide grants to support professional development and extracurricular activities to improve international education and foreign language in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3359), H4330 [9JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (see H.R. 3974), H6804 [16SE]

———establish a commission to construct a comprehensive national strategy on how to increase the affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of long-term care and community services (see H.R. 5187), H3077 [29AP]

———establish a grant program to assist in the provision of safety measures to protect social workers and other professionals who work with at-risk populations (see H.R. 1490), H933 [25FE]

Dept. of HUD: incorporate transportation costs associated with the location of housing into affordability measures and standards and develop a transportation affordability index (see H.R. 5824), H5983 [22JY]

———reauthorize certain assistance for capacity building for community development and affordable housing (see H.R. 4737), H1102 [3MR]

———transform rental assistance properties into properties with long-term, property-based, sustainable contracts that include flexibility to address certain issues (see H.R. 6468), H7854 [1DE]

Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H7454 [15NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 4514), H4597 [16JN]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift within selected communities by providing safe and convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine travel (see H.R. 4722), H2505 [13AP]

———expand the Safe Routes to School Program to high schools (see H.R. 4021), H3542 [18MY]

———study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H5303 [30JN]

Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), H8940 [21DE]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 4404), H1324 [10MR]

———improve quality of cancer care and quality of life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), H4635 [17JN]

———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H6990 [23SE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H649 [22FE]

Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), H6881 [22SE]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 2855), H387 [26JA]

Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 6400), H7453 [15NO]

Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), H1103 [3MR]

Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 4812), H1596 [17MR]

EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H1169 [4MR]

Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H1596 [17MR]

Families and domestic relations: require restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), H422 [27JA]

FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal (see H.R. 5020), H2578 [14AP]

Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 5987), H7156 (see H.R. 5987), H7213 [28SE]

Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6574 [30JY]

FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]

FHA: revise requirements for seller-financed downpayments for certain insured mortgages for single-family housing (see H.R. 600), H194 [19JA]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1257), H2641 [15AP]

Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H1595 [17MR]

Foreign aid: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (see H.R. 3077), H4506 [15JN]

Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction (see H. Res. 1016), H1519 [16MR]

Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H7155 (see H.R. 2378), H7213 [28SE]

Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]

Gulf of Mexico: establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. 5631), H6628 [10AU]

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]

Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. 4961), H3274 [6MY]

Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 5295), H6764 [15SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]

Immigration: provide for nonimmigrant status for an alien parent or legal guardian of a U.S. citizen child born abroad and the child of a deceased member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4350), H3542 [18MY]

Iran: 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]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), H7454 [15NO]

Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7156 (see H.R. 5983), H7213 [28SE]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), H6763 [15SE]

Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (see H. Res. 1102), H1221 [9MR]

Medicare: increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 2578), H140 [13JA]

———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1519 [16MR]

———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H194 [19JA]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H387 [26JA]

———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1324 [10MR]

Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1818 [20MR]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H932 [25FE]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H2845 [22AP]

National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. 1057), H471 [2FE]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), H423 [27JA]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H2261 [23MR]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), H3542 [18MY]

National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1638), H6882 [22SE]

National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5986 [22JY]

National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]

National Minority Golf Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1486), H5820 [20JY]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]

National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1618), H6682 [14SE]

National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H5986 [22JY]

National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H2845 [22AP]

National School Lunch Act: permit certain service institutions in all States to provide year-round services (see H.R. 4274), H1221 [9MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1441 [15MR]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. Res. 1598), H7156 (see H. Res. 1598), H7214 [28SE]

NIH: establish Office of Mitochondrial Medicine (see H.R. 3502), H3870 [26MY]

Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), H141 [13JA]

Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (see H. Res. 989), H3442 [12MY]

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), H3080 [29AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]

Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H266 [20JA]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H2579 [14AP]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3745 [24MY]

Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H1104 [3MR]

Public buildings: provide for restroom gender parity in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), H2505 [13AP]

Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H648 [22FE]

School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1091), H1221 [9MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H1441 [15MR]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H1221 [9MR]

———increase maximum level of fees authorized to be charged by representatives relative to claims of entitlement to past-due benefits and require cost-of-living adjustments to such fees (see H.R. 1093), H2459 [25MR]

Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H1028 [2MR]

Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]

———exclude from gross income amounts received for services by a student at a work-college (see H.R. 5244), H6573 [30JY]

———expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 3586), H6881 [22SE]

———improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions (see H.R. 4226), H6164 [27JY]

———increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 2298), H3702 [20MY]

———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H3274 [6MY]

———provide a higher education tuition credit in place of existing education tax incentives (see H.R. 1957), H1656 [18MR]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H3658 [19MY]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H2261 [23MR]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H1440 [15MR]

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), H3441 [12MY]

U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), H7454 [15NO]

Women: recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H. Con. Res. 98), H424 [27JA]

World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]

World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]

Year of the Lung: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1122), H3484 [13MY]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H1397 [12MR]

Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971), H6456 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: commemorate national partnership between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), H6763 [15SE]

Letters

Deposit Restricted Qualified Tuition Programs Act: Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), H2653 [20AP]

———Clint Zweifel, Office of Missouri State Treasurer, H2653 [20AP]

———Floyd E. Stoner, American Bankers Association, H2653 [20AP]

———Jerry Sage, Missouri Bankers Association, H2652 [20AP]

———Max Cook, Missouri Bankers Association, H2652 [20AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2650 [20AP], H5821 [21JY]

Remarks

African Americans: impact of unemployment and importance of job creation, H1424 [15MR]

Capitol Pages: tribute to annual ultimate frisbee game, H3792 [25MY]

———tribute to kickball game, H3792 [25MY]

Commerce Financial Corp.: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ``America's Best Banks'' list, E479 [24MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Agency: establish (H.R. 3126), H2888 [27AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), Senate amendment, H6931, H6932 [23SE]

———facilitate participation by Community Development Financial Institutions Fund recipients in the Small Business Lending Fund Program, H6931, H6932 [23SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exclude amounts received for service-related disabilities from consideration as income under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (H.R. 3553), H2654 [20AP]

Disabled: Dept. of Labor rule allowing subminimum wage for people with disabilities, H6689 [15SE]

Economy: 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), H2888 [27AP]

Federal Deposit Insurance Act: provide for deposit restricted qualified tuition programs, H2651 [20AP]

House of Representatives: impact of partisanship, H5821 [21JY]

Independence, MO: anniversary of Independence Chamber of Commerce, E1847 [29SE]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, E553 [15AP]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H5208 [30JN]

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (H.R. 4718), H2651 [20AP]

UMB Financial Corp.: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ``America's Best Banks'' list, E471 [24MR]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5208 [30JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H7852 [1DE]

Tributes

Mann, Samuel E., E1851 [29SE]

McQueen, Clyde, E1673 [16SE]

Messerli, Karen, E1183 [23JN]

Midyett, Michael L., E2183 [18DE]

Skelton, Representative, H7835 [1DE]

Wilson, Marc, E553 [15AP]