KISSELL, LARRY (a Representative from North Carolina)
Amendments
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H517 [3FE], H560 [4FE]
Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2979 [28AP]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3401 [12MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
African Americans: recognize individuals who have overcome obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science (see H. Res. 1133), H1027 [2MR]
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), H602 [4FE]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H5986 [22JY]
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), H6406 (see H.R. 5679), H6458 [29JY]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H648 [22FE]
———expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 4497), H1028 [2MR]
———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1326), H472 [2FE]
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: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 319), H7213 [28SE]
———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), H5503 [1JY]
———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), H5503 [1JY]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H933 [25FE]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2460 [25MR]
———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), H2504 [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 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (see H. Res. 699), H41 [12JA]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H6572 [30JY]
———commend achievements in and commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security (see H. Res. 1106), H833 [24FE]
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), H7397 [29SE]
Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (see H.R. 5827), H5983 [22JY]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H5986 [22JY]
Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 294), H5303 [30JN]
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. 1428), H5921 [21JY]
Buy American Act: amend certain waivers providing greater transparency for exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4553), H5819 [20JY]
———clarify applicability to products purchased for use of legislative branch (see H.R. 2039), H6683 [14SE]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H1029 [2MR]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H267 [20JA]
Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC, and express condolences for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), H3541 [18MY]
———honor historic and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse and express condolences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1274), H2695 [20AP]
China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chinese Government the preceding year (see H.R. 5312), H3703 [20MY]
Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (see H.R. 2480), H387 [26JA]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H5677 [15JY]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H146 [15JA]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2937 [27AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———provide accountability for criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4567), H471 [2FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Natural Resources Conservation Service (see H. Con. Res. 269), H2936 [27AP]
———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), H3124 [4MY]
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), H5984 [22JY]
———amend Homeowners Assistance Program to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 4324), H194 [19JA]
———establish a joint task force to improve the research and development of lighter weight body armor (see H.R. 5063), H2641 [15AP]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H2319 [24MR]
———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H6880 [22SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H3703 [20MY]
Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H1397 [12MR]
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), H2642 [15AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: educate staff and inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5428), H5617 [14JY]
———exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans' pensions (see H.R. 4541), H422 [27JA]
———furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), H470 [2FE]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7454 [15NO]
———improve collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees (see H.R. 949), H6164 [27JY]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7454 [15NO]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H6403 (see H.R. 5933), H6454 [29JY]
———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled veterans (see H.R. 5555), H4678 [22JN]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7499 [16NO]
———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 5543), H6406 (see H.R. 5543), H6458 [29JY]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 1410), H1397 [12MR]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H1359 [11MR]
———prevent, treat, and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups relative to diabetes (see H.R. 1995), H1324 [10MR]
———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H2504 [13AP]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
Drugs: address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see H.R. 3245), H603 [4FE]
Duke University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1242), H2504 [13AP]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
Education: require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners relative to student loans (see H.R. 5458), H5677 [15JY]
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), H2460 [25MR]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 5000), H5921 [21JY]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H1359 [11MR]
———require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 4692), H1028 [2MR]
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 Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 6273), H7390 [29SE]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H933 [25FE]
Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 1584), H833 [24FE]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H7454 [15NO]
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]
———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]
Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]
House Rules: strengthen public disclosure of all earmark requests (see H. Res. 440), H473 [2FE]
Housing: establish the Residential Construction Loan Guarantee Program to guarantee loans made to eligible home building companies for viable building projects (see H.R. 5409), H4387 [10JN]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2579 [14AP]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3710), H556 [3FE]
Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 1314), H387 [26JA]
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), H1221 [9MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]
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]
Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day: designate (see H. Res. 1541), H7398 [29SE]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4507 [15JN]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H2460 [25MR]
Louise Lassiter Post Office, Seaboard, NC: designate (see H.R. 5904), H6283 [28JY]
Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H2319 [24MR]
Medicare: apply exceptions process for tiered formulary drugs to specialty tier drugs (see H.R. 3418), H2844 [22AP]
———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H5503 [1JY]
———establish an extended special enrollment period for part B (see H.R. 4473), H1359 [11MR]
———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 3024), H7396 [29SE]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H472 [2FE]
———provide for additional opportunities to enroll under part B (see H.R. 5588), H4873 [24JN]
———provide payments to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facilities for items and services provided to eligible veterans for non-service-connected conditions (see H.R. 3365), H6627 [10AU]
Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a data-mining system and biometric technology program, and support GAO study on Medicare administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), H3824 [25MY]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H41 [12JA]
———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), H1170 [4MR]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), H1168 [4MR]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H6805 [16SE]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
———provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time service (see H.R. 1879), H423 [27JA]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2262 [23MR]
New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. Res. 1320), H3123 [4MY]
North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1361), H3543 [18MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: permit certain individuals losing their COBRA continuation coverage to have access to the high-risk health insurance pool program (see H.R. 5664), H5618 [14JY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H5984 [22JY]
———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]
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), H3312 [11MY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H6684 [14SE]
Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H933 [25FE]
Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 1111), H972 [26FE]
Roads and highways: protect and conserve lands contiguous with the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. 4524), H934 [25FE]
SBA: establish loan guarantee program to assist small business concerns that manufacture clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6212), H6989 [23SE]
School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1091), H647 [22FE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2643 [15AP]
Small business: enhance services to disadvantaged small business concerns (see H.R. 2299), H1221 [9MR]
———include certain construction and land development loans in the definition of small business lending (see H.R. 6191), H6988 [23SE]
Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H5546 [13JY]
———improve benefit computation formula for certain workers affected by changes in benefit computation rules (see H.R. 238), H40 [12JA]
———oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H6880 [22SE]
Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), H4872 [24JN]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———allow companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H3079 [29AP]
———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H1028 [2MR]
———allow credits for establishment of franchises with veterans (see H.R. 2672), H1440 [15MR]
———allow employers a refundable credit for increasing employment (see H.R. 4437), H603 [4FE]
———allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 2964), H327 [21JA]
———create jobs through infrastructure investment, extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and Assistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. 5893), H6282 [28JY]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1743 [19MR]
———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see H.R. 5475), H5677 [15JY]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7454 [15NO]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H1169 [4MR]
Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H472 [2FE]
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]
Truth in Lending Act: establish additional protections for consumers with regard to payday loans (see H.R. 2563), H6683 [14SE]
Veterans: improve health care for veterans who live in rural areas (see H.R. 2879), H1324 [10MR]
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 Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7156 (see H. Res. 1531), H7213 [28SE]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (see H. Res. 1005), H40 [12JA]
———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), H1518 [16MR]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5677 [15JY]
———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), H3745 [24MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
African Americans: 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), H754 [23FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see H.R. 5393), H3823 [25MY]
Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see H.R. 6115), H6681 [14SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: take into account each child a veteran has when determining the veteran's financial status when receiving hospital care or medical services (see H.R. 4465), H193 [19JA]
Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H754 [23FE]
National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1395), H3823 [25MY]
Veterans: establish a commission to review benefits provided by each State to disabled veterans (see H.R. 4559), H470 [2FE]
Poems
``Special Forces,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1108
Remarks
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (H. Con. Res. 238), H792 [24FE], E282
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H517 [3FE]
Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), H2979, H2980 [28AP]
———tribute to U.S. Special Operations Forces counterterrorism efforts, E1108
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (H.R. 3116), H6693 [15SE]
GAO: study Armed Forces clothing allowance requirements list and determine if there is sufficient U.S. production of such items to adequately supply Armed Forces members, H2979, H2980 [28AP]
NSF: include language highlighting importance of curriculum in designing secure software in Computer and Network Security Capacity Building Grants mission statement, H517 [3FE]
Tributes
Twiggs, Howard, E318