COLE, TOM (a Representative from Oklahoma)

Amendments

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), H1757 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]

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), H649 [22FE]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H4247 [8JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: reserve funds for payments to the Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education for Indian children (see H.R. 4475), H265 [20JA]

Appropriations: making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H8031 [2DE]

———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), H5674 [15JY]

Armed Forces: eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), H5304 [30JN]

———ensure members receive hearing screenings before and after deployments and mandate tinnitus be treated by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Auditory Centers of Excellence (see H.R. 2506), H3082 [3MY]

———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H5303 [30JN]

Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]

———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4975 (see H. Res. 1483), H5204 [29JN]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins to recognize and commemorate the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg, and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H.R. 3712), H4678 [22JN]

Clean Air Act: promote certification of aftermarket conversion systems and thereby encourage increased use of alternative fueled vehicles (see H.R. 3431), H1397 [12MR]

Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H2697 [20AP]

Commission on Reforming Entitlement Spending: establish (see H.R. 4249), H140 [13JA]

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 201), H1397 [12MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H3442 [12MY]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3274 [6MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H3311 [11MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study on suitability and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 6199), H6988 [23SE]

———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4424 [14JN]

———provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see H.R. 4347), H4330 [9JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: approve certain education programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3813), H2877 [26AP]

———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled veterans (see H.R. 5555), H4635 [17JN]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H4779 [23JN]

Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H3079 [29AP]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H5617 [14JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1585), H1397 [12MR]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H2697 [20AP] (see H.J. Res. 77), H2505 [13AP]

———disapprove rule relative to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Portland cement manufacturing industry and standards of performance for Portland cement plants (see H.J. Res. 100), H8598 [16DE]

———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), H2697 [20AP]

———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6511), H8286 [9DE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H3079 [29AP]

Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1389), H3823 [25MY]

FCC: prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 3924), H3870 [26MY]

Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to governmental powers reserved to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), H141 [13JA]

Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]

Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), H5501 [1JY]

———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2697 [20AP]

House Rules: require citation of specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution be included in legislation as a basis for enacting such proposed laws (see H. Res. 1754), H8089 [7DE]

Insurance: express that a Government imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), H555 [3FE]

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 (see H. Res. 704), H473 [2FE]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2845 [22AP]

Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of those who served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), H3744 [24MY]

Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]

Mankiller, Wilma P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1237), H2503 [13AP]

McIntosh County, OK: take certain property into trust for the benefit of Muscogee (Creek) Nation (see H.R. 1554), H3202 [5MY]

Medicaid: improve and protect rehabilitative and case management services to improve the health and welfare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see H.R. 4787), H4387 [10JN]

Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H2877 [26AP]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H3014 [28AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H3123 [4MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 14), H3015 [28AP] (see H.J. Res. 67), H3080 [29AP]

Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6684 [14SE]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1170 [4MR]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2937 [27AP]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1154), H1220 [9MR]

National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1638), H6809 [20SE]

National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H6574 [30JY]

National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2261 [23MR]

Native Americans: establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (see H.R. 6530), H8597 [16DE]

Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintaining the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 4948), H2456 [25MR]

———commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H932 [25FE]

———tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H471 [2FE]

Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2261 [23MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 4903), H3014 [28AP] (see H.R. 4910), H2697 [20AP] (see H.R. 4972), H2800 [21AP]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H6574 [30JY]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H4330 [9JN]

Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H3201 [5MY]

Roberts, Oral: tribute (see H. Res. 1028), H326 [21JA]

RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H3442 [12MY]

SBA: establish a Native American entrepreneurial development program (see H.R. 6233), H7154 (see H.R. 6233), H7211 [28SE]

Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6573 [30JY]

Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H1518 [16MR]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H1744 [19MR]

———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), H4975 (see H. Res. 1245), H5204 [29JN]

———express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will result in hardships for families and job-creating small business and will further push back America's economic recovery (see H. Res. 1317), H3078 [29AP]

———modify rate for excise tax on investment income of private foundations (see H.R. 4090), H2877 [26AP]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H3014 [28AP]

———restore, make permanent, and increase amount of exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 1423), H423 [27JA]

———treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2105), H1440 [15MR]

Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H327 [21JA]

———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), H4636 [17JN]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]

Uganda: 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 (see H.R. 2478), H3124 [4MY]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 5647), H5504 [1JY]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6683 [14SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: establish a center of excellence for the study of tinnitus (see H.R. 5203), H3123 [4MY]

———recognize work in identifying dangers of tinnitus for members of the Armed Forces subjected to blast injuries and high decibel equipment (see H. Res. 1683), H7395 [29SE]

Political campaigns: repeal limit for contributions to Federal elections, coordinated expenditures by political parties, and protect uncompensated Internet activity from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 6286), H7390 [29SE]

States: provide special standing for State government officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws (see H.R. 4946), H2456 [25MR]

Taxation: extend benefits of empowerment zones and enterprise communities if those zones and communities still qualify for designation (see H.R. 6288), H7390 [29SE]

———extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and allow such deduction with respect to home school expenses (see H.R. 6287), H7390 [29SE]

Letters

Settlement of the Cobell class action lawsuit involving Federal management and accounting of individual Native American trust accounts: Peter R. Orszag, OMB, H2304 [24MR]

———President Obama, H2304 [24MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H8206 [8DE]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), H2304 [24MR]

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), H1837 [21MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3759 [25MY]

Courts: provide funding for settlement of the Cobell class action lawsuit involving Federal management and accounting of individual Native American trust accounts, H7688 [30NO]

———settlement of the Cobell class action lawsuit involving Federal management and accounting of individual Native American trust accounts, H2304 [24MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide funding for settlement of claims by African-American farmers who suffered discrimination in the administration of farm credit and benefit programs, H7688 [30NO]

Dept. of the Interior: characterization that provision to allow receipt of land into trust for all Indian tribes will result in expansion of Indian gaming, H8206 [8DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), Senate amendment, H8206 [8DE]

Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), Senate amendments, H7688 [30NO]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 2314), H712 [23FE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1401 [15MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1837 [21MR]

Mankiller, Wilma P.: tribute (H. Res. 1237), H2536 [14AP]

Medicare: funding, H1837 [21MR]

Native Americans: authorize tribal water rights settlements, H7688 [30NO]

———improve prosecution of, and response to, crimes in Indian country, H5863 [21JY]

———protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), H5863 [21JY]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, H8959 [22DE]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements for Federal elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (H. Res. 1468), H4790 [24JN]

Public lands: enter into arrangements with tribal governments to provide temporary housing with Public Lands Service Corps volunteers, H1757 [20MR]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), H1757 [20MR]

Votes: position on missed, E291 [3MR], E897 [20MY], E1442 [27JY]

Tributes

Funkhouser, Anthony C., E867 [18MY]

Kennedy, Shane, E861 [18MY]

Kimpel, James F. (Jeff), E1177 [23JN]

Obey, Representative, H8913 [21DE]

Rogers, Representative Harold, H8913 [21DE]