FORTENBERRY, JEFF (a Representative from Nebraska)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 5276), H3310 [11MY]
———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985 [22JY]
Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), H6042 [26JY]
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), H972 [26FE]
AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), H6569 [30JY]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H3080 [29AP]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), H754 [23FE]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H603 [4FE]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 6403), H7615 [18NO]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
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), H2877 [26AP]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2580 [14AP]
———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H2696 [20AP]
Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H5304 [30JN]
Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), H7499 [16NO]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4677 [22JN]
China: call for release of Chen Guangcheng and his relatives from house arrest and cease persecuting and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and supporters (see H. Res. 1650), H6880 [22SE]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Coughlin, Daniel P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1185), H1518 [16MR] (see H. Res. 1216), H2318 [24MR]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3274 [6MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5197), H7397 [29SE]
Dept. of Defense: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 5829), H6628 [10AU]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), H556 [3FE]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H3484 [13MY]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8786 [17DE]
Education: tribute to special education teachers (see H. Con. Res. 284), H4425 [14JN]
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), H4506 [15JN]
———disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1104 [3MR]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H6573 [30JY]
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: study uses of amateur radio for emergency and disaster relief communications, identify impediments to deployment of such communications, and make recommendations for relief of such impediments (see H.R. 2160), H2642 [15AP]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H6627 [10AU]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4507 [15JN]
Foreign aid: temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state of the European Union (see H.R. 5299), H3542 [18MY]
Foreign trade: support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. 1196), H2506 [13AP]
Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), H1322 [10MR]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6805 [16SE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]
Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church's recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African-American church in Greene County, GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 312), H7213 [28SE]
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]
Health: apply antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 1204), H1028 [2MR]
———ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), H2457 [25MR]
Immigration: modify age requirements for adopted alien children and harmonize adoptions between Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention countries (see H.R. 5532), H5677 [15JY]
Iran: impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4649), H2505 [13AP]
———prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H2460 [25MR]
Israel: tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H3125 [4MY]
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]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H5503 [1JY]
Medicare: repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H4247 [8JN]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Day of Prayer: constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6805 [16SE]
National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), H754 [23FE]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]
National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H2457 [25MR]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7855 [1DE]
Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 278), H3124 [4MY]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3442 [12MY]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6764 [15SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H5712 [19JY]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 291), H8291 [13DE]
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), H3745 [24MY]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4636 [17JN]
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), H6764 [15SE]
Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1250), H1169 [4MR]
———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. 1346), H3310 [11MY]
Terrorism: prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), H753 [23FE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): express disfavor pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85), H3702 [20MY]
Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 1818), H2504 [13AP]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal section relative to protecting confidentiality of materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5924), H6402 (see H.R. 5924), H6454 [29JY]
World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), H1220 [9MR]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H4598 [16JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H6043 [26JY]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 3927), H7499 [16NO]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H2799 [21AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
CPSC: exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 4767), H1168 [4MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (see H.R. 5283), H3440 [12MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow transfer of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to certain dependents for special education (see H.R. 6513), H8286 [9DE]
Homestead National Monument of America: rename as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. 5463), H4214 [28MY]
Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 5881), H6163 [27JY]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6682 [14SE]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H2843 [22AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 6570), H8990 [22DE]
Taxation: extend and modify credits for alcohol used as fuel (see H.R. 5757), H5675 [15JY]
Remarks
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), H1258 [10MR]
Budget: deficit, H4511 [16JN]
———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), H1845 [21MR]
Constitution Day: observance, H6796 [16SE]
Coughlin, Daniel P.: tribute (H. Res. 1216), H2735 [21AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), H5786 [20JY], H7519 [17NO]
———adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), Senate amendment, H7820 [1DE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1467 [16MR], H1566 [17MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1845 [21MR]
———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, H1467 [16MR]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4847 [24JN]
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H4847 [24JN]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy, H7859 [2DE]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1295), H3155 [5MY]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1648), H7519 [17NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1648), H7519 [17NO]
Omaha (NE) World-Herald: anniversary, E1892
Special Olympics: tribute to USA National Games, H5735 [20JY]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H312 [21JA]
Votes: position on missed, E488
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H381 [26JA], H4869 [24JN], H4971 [29JN], H5498 [1JY], H6280 [28JY], H6800 [16SE]
Tributes
Bock, Michael A., H6733 [15SE]
Noziska, Mark A., E1740
Redding, Blaine E., H4858