DAVIS, SUSAN A. (a Representative from California)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H4247 [8JN]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), H646 [22FE]
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 (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2505 [13AP]
———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6572 [30JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H6572 [30JY]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. Res. 1298), H2843 [22AP]
Buy American Act: clarify applicability to products purchased for use of legislative branch (see H.R. 2039), H6683 [14SE]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (see H. Res. 1115), H933 [25FE]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H1170 [4MR]
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]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H139 [13JA]
Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), H6284 [28JY]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H2261 [23MR]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H4386 [10JN]
Colleges and universities: create jobs through the hiring of new faculty and counselors at community colleges (see H.R. 4196), H41 [12JA]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 5561), H4873 [24JN]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: award grants for projects that leverage community resources and support student access to physical activity, nutrition education, and nutritious food during school (see H.R. 5430), H4021 (see H.R. 5430), H4083 [27MY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. 4676), H3079 [29AP]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
———establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2377), H648 [22FE]
Dept. of HHS: enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H1324 [10MR]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H4905 [28JN]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H5919 [21JY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2319 [24MR]
———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H5504 [1JY]
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), H4247 [8JN]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 5213), H3274 [6MY]
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), H1441 [15MR]
———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), H2459 [25MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H755 [23FE]
———provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1428), H3824 [25MY]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H2842 [22AP]
———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3310 [11MY]
———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see H.R. 4405), H648 [22FE]
Diseases: provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H1167 [4MR]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H3745 [24MY]
Drugs: provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 3939), H2505 [13AP]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide for school improvement and professional development for teachers, principals, instructional staff, and other school leaders (see H.R. 5218), H5547 [13JY]
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), H2697 [20AP]
Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H3311 [11MY]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 4806), H2642 [15AP]
———require restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), H422 [27JA]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2132), H4779 [23JN]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H3079 [29AP]
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]
Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1257), H2646 [16AP]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H2877 [26AP]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H2800 [21AP]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H2261 [23MR]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H8941 [21DE]
Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H5618 [14JY]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), H5303 [30JN]
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), H5675 [15JY]
Gulf of Mexico: recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), H6763 [15SE]
Haiti: 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]
Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), H473 [2FE]
Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 5643), H6881 [22SE]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), H3440 [12MY]
Homosexuality: address health disparities experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and eliminate barriers in accessing quality health care (see H.R. 3001), H4023 (see H.R. 3001), H4084 [27MY]
Housing: provide grants to States for low-income housing projects in lieu of low-income housing credits (see H.R. 4687), H1221 [9MR]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H603 [4FE]
Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 4014), H2937 [27AP]
———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1339), H1596 [17MR]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), H7398 [29SE]
Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6683 [14SE]
Medicare: provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 1927), H556 [3FE]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H1221 [9MR]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H424 [27JA]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H8598 [16DE]
Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize contributions of James Martin Center to combat nuclear weapons proliferation by training nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information (see H. Res. 1358), H3483 [13MY]
Motor vehicles: further national deployment of electric drive vehicles and strengthen and enhance national power grid through the integration of such vehicles (see H.R. 4399), H2800 [21AP]
National Book Festival: tribute (see H. Res. 1646), H6880 [22SE]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6882 [22SE]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H141 [13JA]
National Men's Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), H4424 [14JN]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National security: making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (see H.R. 5875), H6163 [27JY]
National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), H2877 [26AP]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H2936 [27AP]
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), H1657 [18MR]
News media: promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, research impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish a National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see H.R. 4925), H2505 [13AP]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H424 [27JA]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H1440 [15MR]
O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see H. Res. 1141), H1222 [9MR]
Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), H6882 [22SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3442 [12MY]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H833 [24FE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2319 [24MR]
———replace delivery vehicle fleet with electric motor vehicles (see H.R. 4711), H2697 [20AP]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H1028 [2MR]
Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H933 [25FE]
Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H4678 [22JN]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
SBA: increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H556 [3FE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]
———end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. 5628), H4974 (see H.R. 5628), H5203 [29JN]
———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), H4975 (see H.R. 4181), H5204 [29JN]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2506 [13AP]
Society for Neuroscience: commemorate annual meeting (see H. Res. 1482), H4905 [28JN]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H3275 [6MY]
SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H2877 [26AP]
Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance (see H. Con. Res. 314), H6571 [30JY]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1743 [19MR]
———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H4387 [10JN]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H3079 [29AP]
———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H3311 [11MY]
———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), H327 [21JA]
———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), H4215 [28MY]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H6407 (see H. Res. 1449), H6458 [29JY]
Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5450), H4022 (see H.R. 5450), H4084 [27MY]
Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: designate (see H.R. 6237), H7154 (see H.R. 6237), H7211 [28SE]
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), H7644 [29NO]
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]
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]
Women: issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 1124), H6683 [14SE]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
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]
Dept. of Defense: establish an office responsible for implementing all recommendations and requirements regarding military medical facilities in the National Capital Region (see H.R. 4949), H2457 [25MR]
Dept. of Education: establish teacher evaluation programs (see H.R. 6274), H7390 [29SE]
———make grants for recruiting, training, and retaining individuals from underrepresented groups as elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 5096), H2798 [21AP]
Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA continuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise available through an employment-based health plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), H3540 [18MY]
National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. 1652), H6989 [23SE]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]
Motions
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), H8396 [15DE]
Remarks
American Humane Society: tribute to Adopt-a-Cat Month, E776
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, H3896, H4007, H4057 [27MY], H8390, H8396, H8398, H8406 [15DE]
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), H1875 [21MR]
Buy American Act: clarify applicability to products purchased for use of legislative branch (H.R. 2039), H6691 [15SE]
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), H1076, H1078 [3MR], E229
———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 237), E180
Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regulations to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain employees covered by Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (H. Res. 1783), H8978 [22DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8755 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3896, H4007, H4057 [27MY]
———provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2956 [28AP]
Dept. of Education: make grants for recruiting, training, and retaining individuals from underrepresented groups as elementary and secondary school teachers (H.R. 5096), E612
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (H.R. 5019), H3224
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), H4913 [29JN]
Economy: importance of job creation, H667 [23FE]
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), Senate amendment, E2237
Elections: prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaigns (H.R. 512), H7145, H7146, H7147 [28SE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1454 [16MR], H1632 [18MR], H1765 [20MR], H1875 [21MR]
Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA continuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise available through an employment-based health plan or a health benefit exchange (H.R. 5324), E870
———require health plans to provide direct access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists without a referral (H.R. 2940), H2891 [27AP]
International Court System (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1032
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (H. Res. 175), E2241
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, E1258
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, E1258
Kennedy, John F.: authorize use of Capitol rotunda for an event marking anniversary of inaugural address (S. Con. Res. 75), H7823 [1DE]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 5146), H2909, H2912 [27AP]
National Book Festival: tribute (H. Res. 1646), H7144, H7145 [28SE]
National Principals Month: designate (H. Res. 1652), E1720
Office of the Architect of the Capitol: improve certain administrative operations (H.R. 6399), H7471 [16NO]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (H. Res. 1128), H1479 [16MR]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), H3756 [25MY], H4799 [24JN]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8390, H8396, H8398, H8406 [15DE]
Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a facility, and enter into agreements relative to education programs at the National Zoological Park facility in Front Royal, VA (H.R. 5717), H7157, H7158 [28SE]
Social Security: anniversary, H5738 [20JY]
———privatization proposals, H5738 [20JY]
Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (H.R. 4887), H1765 [20MR]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H5944 [22JY]
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), H3414 [12MY]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5944 [22JY]
Votes: position on missed, H1335
Women: health care for women, H1632 [18MR]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1653 [18MR], H7852 [1DE]
Tributes
Constanza, Margaret (Midge), E621
Molina de Pick, Gracia, E398
Noel, Craig, E837