DAVIS, LINCOLN (a Representative from Tennessee)
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]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2697 [20AP]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), H387 [26JA]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———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), H2877 [26AP]
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]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6764 [15SE]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H2460 [25MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 78), H1027 [2MR]
———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———establish procedures for expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. 4921), H2318 [24MR]
———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), H6404 (see H.R. 5954), H6455 [29JY]
———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 5454), H5819 [20JY]
———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets (see H.R. 5008), H2503 [13AP]
———require Presidential and congressional budgets to disclose and display the net present value of future costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), H2642 [15AP]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H3203 [5MY]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): analyze each tax expenditure identified in annual tax expenditure report for equity, efficiency, and ease of administration (see H.R. 5291), H3440 [12MY]
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H755 [23FE]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H602 [4FE]
Courts: enhance retirement benefits of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2850), H556 [3FE]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H2505 [13AP]
Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H753 [23FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. 4710), H971 [26FE]
———ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H6573 [30JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H755 [23FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 3116), H2460 [25MR]
Dept. of Labor: establish a technical school training subsidy program (see H.R. 5594), H5677 [15JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: issue War on Debt Bonds (see H.R. 5157), H4387 [10JN]
Dept. of Transportation: 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), H833 [24FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 4241), H556 [3FE]
———improve collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees (see H.R. 949), H933 [25FE]
Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 3101), H834 [24FE]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H648 [22FE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
Drugs: provide grants for treatment of methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5678), H5501 [1JY]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
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), H1359 [11MR]
EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), H3124 [4MY]
———disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H6684 [14SE]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4396), H756 [23FE]
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: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6571 [30JY]
Federal aid programs: create a means to review and abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (see H.R. 5568), H4676 [22JN]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]
Financial institutions: provide amortization authority in certain situations for capital calculation under the Financial Institutions Examination Council Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (see H.R. 5249), H3273 [6MY]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3781), H3124 [4MY]
———provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), H7388 [29SE]
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), H1169 [4MR]
———require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 4678), H1028 [2MR]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H2697 [20AP]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayer's dollars (see H.R. 5363), H3702 [20MY]
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]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H5712 [19JY]
———optimize delivery of critical medicine and expand the critical care workforce (see H.R. 1581), H2799 [21AP]
———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), H1519 [16MR]
———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H1028 [2MR]
House Rules: require a three-fifths majority to designate spending as emergency spending, except spending for the Dept. of Defense (see H. Res. 1195), H4678 [22JN]
Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), H1104 [3MR]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H2697 [20AP]
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), H6805 [16SE]
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), H1519 [16MR]
Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1578), H6991 [23SE]
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]
Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), H2262 [23MR]
Medicare: repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H2697 [20AP]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H140 [13JA] (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H2844 [22AP]
NASA: impose certain requirements on expenditure of funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), H4905 [28JN]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6882 [22SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2319 [24MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]
Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H3079 [29AP]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2505 [13AP]
Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), H6571 [30JY]
SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), H386 [26JA]
Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (see H. Res. 1337), H3273 [6MY]
SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 1352), H2459 [25MR]
States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 4918), H2844 [22AP]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3871 [26MY]
Taxation: allow an individual to designate $3 on their income tax return to be used to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 5497), H4780 [23JN]
———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include insulated siding (see H.R. 4772), H5819 [20JY]
———impose a tax on certain securities transactions to fund job creation and deficit reduction, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 4191), H267 [20JA]
———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 3758), H472 [2FE]
———increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 3301), H6406 (see H.R. 3301), H6457 [29JY]
———provide a special rule for allocating the cover over of distilled spirits taxes between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2122), H834 [24FE]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H6683 [14SE]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H1220 [9MR]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H40 [12JA]
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), H3014 [28AP]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6043 [26JY]
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), H2504 [13AP]
West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H2800 [21AP]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1397 [12MR]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6683 [14SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Appalachian Regional Commission: amend laws relative to county additions to the Appalachian region (see H.R. 4927), H2318 [24MR]
Poems
``All the Moore,'' Albert C. Caswell, E756
Remarks
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H5533 [13JY]
Brindley, Robert B., Sr.: Associated Builders and Contractors of North Alabama Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E339
Budget: deficit, H5534 [13JY]
Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H4440 [15JN], H5533 [13JY]
———importance of job creation, H4440 [15JN]
———national objectives priority assignments, H5533, H5534 [13JY]
Flatt, Lester: tribute (H. Res. 583), H338 [26JA]
Foreign trade: impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H5534 [13JY]
McMinnville, TN: anniversary, E1435
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2840 [22AP]
Tributes
Campbell, William R. and Betty Grigsby, E1002
Holland, Lee, E417
Moore, John, E756
Oakley, Millard V., H2823 [22AP]