HOEKSTRA, PETER (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H883 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

When Will America Recover? Nick Smith, E432 [21MR]

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]

———ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 649), H5503 [1JY]

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

Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), H139 [13JA]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H4023 (see H.R. 5034), H4085 [27MY]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7500 [16NO]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using those funds (see H.R. 5679), H5986 [22JY]

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: 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), H5617 [14JY]

———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), H2642 [15AP]

———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), H6764 [15SE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6574 [30JY]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 3131), H2642 [15AP]

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H1744 [19MR]

Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (see H.R. 5625), H4974 (see H.R. 5625), H5202 [29JN]

Courts: clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review (see H.R. 4471), H265 [20JA]

———disapprove district court ruling on California same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), H6627 [10AU]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3202 [5MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit the use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4600), H601 [4FE]

———require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]

Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K-12 educational grant programs and the requirements of those programs and provide a tax credit to taxpayers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), H4331 [9JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1518 [16MR]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H4974 (see H.R. 2406), H5203 [29JN]

Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H424 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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), H327 [21JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H4023 (see H.R. 5016), H4085 [27MY]

Diseases: reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H4678 [22JN]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]

———finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see H.R. 5426), H4021 (see H.R. 5426), H4083 [27MY]

———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 6284), H7390 [29SE]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 6087), H6805 [16SE]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H1656 [18MR]

Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H3079 [29AP]

———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 countries: take action against certain judgment evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 2493), H933 [25FE]

Galarraga, Armando: commend for pitching a near-perfect game and call on Major League Baseball to overturn the umpire's call that spoiled the perfect game (see H. Res. 1425), H4246 [8JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H934 [25FE]

GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H647 [22FE]

Great Lakes: protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), H3311 [11MY]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 4844), H4247 [8JN]

Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]

Health: repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4995), H2800 [21AP] (see H.R. 4999), H2845 [22AP]

———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), H2844 [22AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H7454 [15NO]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H4974 (see H.R. 2406), H5203 [29JN]

———support credible and effective policies which welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), H5304 [30JN]

International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court (see H.R. 5351), H3701 [20MY]

Iran: 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), H1817 [20MR]

Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3703 [20MY]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2503 [13AP]

Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see H. Res. 997), H194 [19JA]

Joyce Rogers Post Office Building, Brighton, MI: designate (see H.R. 5341), H3657 [19MY]

Law enforcement: secure smuggling routes on the U.S.-Mexico border and better prevent the smuggling of narcotics and weapons across the border (see H.R. 2083), H4905 [28JN]

Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H2505 [13AP]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H4636 [17JN]

Michigan Technological University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1564), H6163 [27JY]

National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 1199), H1744 [19MR]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H1170 [4MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1149), H3080 [29AP]

National Day of Prayer: constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2845 [22AP]

National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), H7398 [29SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see H. Res. 990), H328 [21JA]

National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 6253), H7389 [29SE]

———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H4975 (see H.R. 5173), H5204 [29JN]

National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H7454 [15NO]

———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]

———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4919, 4972), H2800 [21AP]

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), H3658 [19MY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1618), H5503 [1JY]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2506 [13AP]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H5547 [13JY]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles (see H.R. 3383), H3124 [4MY]

———allow an individual to designate a percentage of their income tax liability be used to reduce the public debt and require spending reductions equal to amounts so designated (see H.R. 5536), H5677 [15JY]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H3202 [5MY]

———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 3486), H1104 [3MR]

———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]

———extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 3666), H6881 [22SE]

———make permanent the reduced individual income tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), H7392 [29SE]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H1518 [16MR]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H6880 [22SE]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H2504 [13AP]

Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H424 [27JA]

———prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), H753 [23FE]

———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H193 [19JA]

———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]

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H6764 [15SE]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4678 [22JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Collective bargaining: prohibit States and territories from classifying self-employed individuals as employees under State laws (see H.R. 5176), H3077 [29AP]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 4604), H601 [4FE]

Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens the right to enact and repeal laws by voting on legislation in a national election (see H.J. Res. 69), H326 [21JA]

———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens the right to propose amendments to the Constitution by an initiative process (see H.J. Res. 70), H326 [21JA]

———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Res. 71), H326 [21JA]

———give voters the right, through advisory voter initiative, to propose enactment and repeal of Federal laws in a national election (see H.R. 4499), H326 [21JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian parole policy to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), H601 [4FE]

Elections: permit voters to vote for ``None of the Above'' in Federal elections and require an additional election if ``None of the Above'' receives the most votes (see H.R. 4498), H326 [21JA]

Executive Office of the President: request to furnish the House of Representatives documents relative to a review of mitigation efforts in light of recent release of classified information (see H. Res. 1749), H8030 [2DE]

Fair Housing Act: provide an exemption for any person seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement with a person sharing similar religious opinions or religious beliefs (see H.R. 6440), H7614 [18NO]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), H7613 [18NO]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see H.R. 4558), H470 [2FE]

Taxation: provide a credit for investment in new or expanding small businesses (see H.R. 5691), H5502 [1JY]

U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of families (see H. Res. 1376), H3657 [19MY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), H7613 [18NO]

Factsheets

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 2701), H7310 [29SE]

Motions

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H948 [26FE]

Remarks

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), H1899 [21MR]

———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), H1847 [21MR]

CIA: make unclassified version of report on Peruvian narcotics operations publicly available, H883 [25FE]

Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens the right to recall elected officials (H.J. Res. 71), H547, H551 [3FE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H855 [25FE]

Federal-State relations: State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H546, H547, H548, H549, H550, H551, H552 [3FE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1899 [21MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1847 [21MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H546 [3FE]

House of Representatives: legislative process, H940, H941 [26FE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H850, H854, H855, H857, H879, H880, H881, H883, H885, H894 [25FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration (H. Res. 1113), H940, H941 [26FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), motion to recommit, H948 [26FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), Senate amendment, H7302, H7304, H7305, H7306, H7308, H7310 [29SE]

———establish penalties for cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of detainees by officers or employees of the intelligence community during interrogations, H854, H857, H879, H880, H881 [25FE], H940, H941 [26FE]

———improve workplace diversity, H885 [25FE]

———report on attempt by passenger to detonate an explosive device aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253, H894 [25FE]

———require the Inspector General of intelligence community to report on the impact of overclassification of documents to Federal, State, and local law enforcement, H854 [25FE]

———require the President to expand certain briefings to all intelligence committee members, H7302 [29SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: impact on educational system, H546, H547, H548, H549, H550, H551 [3FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require coordination of interrogation of terrorists and ensure all actionable intelligence has been collected before reading terrorists their Miranda rights, H948 [26FE]

———work with the NRC to assess intelligence on harmful radiological materials, H854 [25FE]

Unemployment: rates, H551 [3FE]

Tributes

Phillips-Hertz, Dawn, E99 [27JA]

Wilson, George, E394 [17MR]