CUMMINGS, ELIJAH E. (a Representative from Maryland)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H4300 [9JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H4636 [17JN]
African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. 1085), H647 [22FE]
———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]
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: anniversary of Office of Multicultural Affairs (see H. Res. 913), H756 [23FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 39), H1595 [17MR]
Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H3273 [6MY]
———extend time period for submission of retroactive stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), H4780 [23JN]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2505 [13AP]
———honor service and achievements of female members and veterans, commend those currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ensure receipt of adequate combat training (see H. Res. 904), H2800 [21AP]
———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Senate) hearing and testimony on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy as an important step in permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), H647 [22FE]
———require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat and chemical and biological injuries (see H.R. 4269), H472 [2FE]
Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H6764 [15SE]
———tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H2877 [26AP]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H5819 [20JY]
———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]
Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organization): recognize contributions to community health and fight against racial health disparities (see H. Res. 1591), H6572 [30JY]
Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 80), H1359 [11MR]
Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), H388 [26JA]
Business and industry: require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 5107), H3542 [18MY]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), H2799 [21AP]
———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), H2799 [21AP]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1369), H3825 [25MY]
Children and youth: establish and implement concussion management guidelines for school-aged children (see H.R. 1347), H472 [2FE]
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), H5503 [1JY]
Colleges and universities: create jobs through the hiring of new faculty and counselors at community colleges (see H.R. 4196), H606 [5FE]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H3123 [4MY]
Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H41 [12JA]
———prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see H.R. 3149), H140 [13JA]
———protect consumers from usury (see H.R. 1640), H423 [27JA]
———require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. 4538), H473 [2FE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3202 [5MY]
Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, promote, and facilitate the JFK 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon (see H. Res. 1728), H7614 [18NO]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 3567), H2844 [22AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H2458 [25MR]
———exempt unemployment benefits from the income asset test to determine Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 4163), H1221 [9MR]
Dept. of Defense: adopt a screening program to detect mental health injuries acquired during deployment in support of a contingency operation and ultimately to reduce suicide among veterans (see H.R. 1308), H2844 [22AP]
———develop a comprehensive strategy to increase the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2697 [20AP]
Dept. of Education: award grants to local educational agencies to improve college enrollment (see H.R. 2579), H6164 [27JY]
———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), H4387 [10JN]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national or regional instructional programs for low-income youth under the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 4480), H5819 [20JY]
———authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 4123), H472 [2FE]
———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), H194 [19JA]
———establish the Office of Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention and Treatment within the Office of Public Health and Science (see H.R. 4053), H387 [26JA]
———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2906), H648 [22FE]
———revise and expand the 340B Drug Pricing Program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 444), H755 [23FE]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H7500 [16NO]
Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H3202 [5MY]
Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H3079 [29AP]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 5869), H8353 [14DE]
———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), H7757 [30NO]
———conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see H.R. 4491), H326 [21JA]
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), H6684 [14SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments (see H.R. 5993), H7156 (see H.R. 5993), H7213 [28SE]
———exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541), H756 [23FE]
———expand types of approved education programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4320), H2937 [27AP]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H6683 [14SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H6684 [14SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H6684 [14SE]
———provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system (see H.R. 3441), H4780 [23JN]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H3658 [19MY]
Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 3377), H5985 [22JY]
Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (see H.R. 1964), H1324 [10MR]
———establish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national screening program and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or polyps (see H.R. 1189), H3824 [25MY]
———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H5712 [19JY]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Langston golf course (see H. Res. 526), H424 [27JA]
Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), H6881 [22SE]
Drugs: provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), H7156 (see H.R. 5740), H7213 [28SE]
Education: develop State statistical literacy plans and make grants for statistics-related teacher professional development and statistics education improvement (see H.R. 6355), H8030 [2DE]
———require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners relative to student loans (see H.R. 5458), H4214 [28MY]
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), H3124 [4MY]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]
Families and domestic relations: improve the lives of working families by providing medical, child care, and educational assistance and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces (see H.R. 3047), H387 [26JA]
FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 5300), H7397 [29SE]
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]
FDA: require dentists to provide patients with a factsheet before performing any dental restoration work (see H.R. 4615), H602 [4FE]
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), H6567 [30JY]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 673), H1220 [9MR]
———ensure Federal Employees Health Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits (see H.R. 4489), H325 [21JA]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H1518 [16MR]
———improve Federal internship programs to facilitate hiring of full-time Federal employees (see H.R. 3264), H648 [22FE]
———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (see H.R. 1722), H2319 [24MR]
Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (see H.R. 6167), H6879 [22SE]
Financial institutions: provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see H.R. 5159), H3274 [6MY]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H41 [12JA]
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), H3658 [19MY]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H5503 [1JY]
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), H2460 [25MR]
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), H649 [22FE]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]
Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H7454 [15NO]
Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure (see H.R. 5820), H6881 [22SE]
Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H7155 (see H.R. 4808), H7213 [28SE]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
House Rules: require public disclosure by Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) of written reports and findings of the board of the Office of Congressional Ethics (see H. Res. 1416), H4215 [28MY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2505 [13AP]
Immigration: reform (see H.R. 4321), H3124 [4MY]
———temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), H2800 [21AP]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see H.R. 5206), 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), H6407 (see H. Res. 1431), H6458 [29JY]
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), H1324 [10MR]
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), H7156 (see H.R. 6128), H7213 [28SE]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H3275 [6MY]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2878 [26AP]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H6164 [27JY]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4247 [8JN]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), H7154 (see H.R. 6235), H7211 [28SE]
LSC: meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, and improve corporate practices (see H.R. 3764), H755 [23FE]
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), H755 [23FE]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H5985 [22JY]
———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), H5712 [19JY]
Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H4780 [23JN]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1359 [11MR]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H472 [2FE]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H3123 [4MY]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6684 [14SE]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), H1104 [3MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), H649 [22FE]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H388 [26JA]
National Community Gardening Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 649), H3542 [18MY]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), H2937 [27AP]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H972 [26FE]
National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1638), H6882 [22SE]
National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), H7394 [29SE]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H40 [12JA]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H5547 [13JY]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1125), H1027 [2MR]
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), H3082 [3MY]
National School Lunch Act: improve access to nutritious meals for young children in child care (see H.R. 4402), H424 [27JA]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3125 [4MY]
National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1323 [10MR]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H2936 [27AP]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H388 [26JA]
NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), H1026 [2MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Petroleum: recover damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels and pipelines, and require adequate response plans (see H.R. 5629), H4974 (see H.R. 5629), H5203 [29JN]
Political campaigns: require disclosure to shareholders of any expenditure made by companies in support of or in opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or local public office (see H.R. 4630), H1221 [9MR]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 4790), H2460 [25MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2845 [22AP]
Public buildings: prohibit smoking in or near Federal buildings (see H.R. 4131), H41 [12JA]
———provide for restroom gender parity in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), H3311 [11MY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H2504 [13AP]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2845 [22AP]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs and activities (see H.R. 5897), H6282 [28JY]
Railroads: make the Northeast Corridor eligible for high-speed rail corridor development grants (see H.R. 4838), H1396 [12MR]
———tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. 1366), H3541 [18MY]
Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 311), H1221 [9MR]
Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1618), H5985 [22JY]
SBA: increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H3441 [12MY]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
———improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see H.R. 4181), H5819 [20JY]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 2429), H327 [21JA]
Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 678), H140 [13JA]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 795), H1028 [2MR]
Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1058), H5504 [1JY]
Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), H7391 [29SE]
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H6685 [14SE]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H5547 [13JY]
Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]
Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1203), H2696 [20AP]
———allow the low income housing credit to be carried back 5 years (see H.R. 4109), H2844 [22AP]
———deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 4310), H3703 [20MY]
———expand the rehabilitation credit for older buildings (see H.R. 3715), H472 [2FE]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H7155 (see H.R. 2625), H7213 [28SE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by certain financial and other businesses (see H.R. 4414), H141 [13JA]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H2844 [22AP]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H3311 [11MY]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
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), H2877 [26AP]
Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H2696 [20AP]
Travel and tourism: require operators of international travel websites to provide information to consumers on potential health risks associated with overseas vacation destinations marketed on the website (see H.R. 3099), H6683 [14SE]
Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. 1585), H6991 [23SE]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
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), H2580 [14AP]
University of Maryland: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1184), H1518 [16MR]
Veterans: assist small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 5627), H4974 (see H.R. 5627), H5203 [29JN]
———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H2579 [14AP]
———tribute (see H. Res. 1622), H6763 [15SE]
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), H7454 [15NO]
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
Diseases: provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H1167 [4MR]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: designate (see H.R. 5773), H5711 [19JY]
Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 289), H4871 [24JN]
Remarks
American Sail Training Association: tribute (H. Res. 197), H2514, H2515, H2516 [14AP]
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, E2177
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), Senate amendments, H2434
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), E2050
Children's Dental Health Month: observance, E488
Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (H. Res. 1062), H2517, H2518 [14AP]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1665), E1795
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), Senate amendment, H7384 [29SE]
———make technical corrections to authorization legislation (H.R. 6516), H8328, H8329 [14DE]
Courts: provide funding for settlement of the Cobell class action lawsuit involving Federal management and accounting of individual Native American trust accounts, E2017
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, E2017
Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6539, H6545, H6548 [30JY]
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, E2017
Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S., H2999, H3000 [28AP]
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6593 [10AU]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4915), H2271 [24MR]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6473), H7869 [2DE]
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.: SEC investigation of alleged fraudulent activities relative to sale of financial product tied to subprime mortgages, H2804 [22AP], H2999 [28AP]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (H. Res. 1281), E653
Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (H. Res. 1271), E658
John C. Godbold Federal Building, Atlanta, GA: designate (H.R. 4275), H2516 [14AP]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage, H6593 [10AU]
National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act: authorize appropriations (H.R. 3967), E1353
National Men's Health Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 288), H4642 [22JN]
Oil Pollution Act: allow companies to meet financial responsibility requirements by participation in cooperative arrangements such as pooling of resources or joint insurance coverage, H6545 [30JY]
———authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 3473), H4339 [10JN]
———ensure liabilities of an oil subsidiary will be inherited by the parent oil company in the event the subsidiary goes bankrupt, H6548 [30JY]
Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: designate (H.R. 5773), H6718
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, E2177
Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), Senate amendment, H5262, H5265, H5267 [30JN]
———establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 289), H5267 [30JN]
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4915), H2271 [24MR]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6473), H7869 [2DE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1606), H6593 [10AU]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 258), H6071, H6072, H6073, H6074 [27JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1653 [18MR], H2875 [26AP]
Special order: granted, H751 [23FE], H831 [24FE], H929 [25FE], H1393 [12MR], H3698 [20MY]
Tributes
Carter, Harold A., Sr., H3690 [20MY], E661
Crump, David J., H1384 [12MR]
Driver, Deamonte, E488
Oberstar, Representative, H7869 [2DE], H8348 [14DE]
Reuter, Paul, E733
Shields, Ca-Asia, E1359