LAMBORN, DOUG (a Representative from Colorado)
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]
Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see H. Res. 1661), H7154 (see H. Res. 1661), H7211 [28SE]
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), H1324 [10MR]
Amtrak: discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss (see H.R. 5377), H4023 (see H.R. 5377), H4085 [27MY]
———prohibit use of Federal funds for subsidization (see H.R. 5801), H7397 [29SE]
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]
———make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5542), H5304 [30JN]
———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H6990 [23SE]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands from location and entry under the Mining Law (see H.R. 5665), H5500 [1JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation's defense (see H. Res. 1594), H6991 [23SE]
———enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), H4636 [17JN]
———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]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———recognize dependent children of members serving on active duty or who have served on active duty through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5333), H3540 [18MY]
———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), H6991 [23SE]
———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3871 [26MY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 283), H5304 [30JN]
Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H6572 [30JY]
———lease portions of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum facility to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation to support operation of the museum (see H.R. 4034), H424 [27JA]
———tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res. 1211), H3312 [11MY]
Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential election and express support for the Belarusian people's desire for democratic government that respects human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), H8520 [15DE]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H1221 [9MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), H1170 [4MR]
———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H3540 [18MY]
———require spending limits be imposed when the statutory limit on the public debt is increased (see H.R. 4587), H1359 [11MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2020 (see H. Con. Res. 281), H4216 [28MY]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1078), H1324 [10MR]
Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to persons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited from protesting at military and other funerals (see H.R. 5365), H3702 [20MY]
Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. 1313), H3275 [6MY]
Civil War—U.S.: mint coins to recognize and commemorate the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg, and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H.R. 3712), H472 [2FE]
Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), H4780 [23JN]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H649 [22FE]
Colorado Rapids (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1747), H7855 [1DE]
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of premiums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and terminate program in the event of actuarial unsoundness (see H.R. 5853), H7397 [29SE]
Community Reinvestment Act: repeal (see H.R. 5038), H2845 [22AP]
Congress: establish a point of order against consideration of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act threshold for private sector mandates (see H.R. 5818), H6574 [30JY]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), H6627 [10AU]
Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program (see H.R. 4586), H554 [3FE]
Crime: combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 4011), H5921 [21JY]
Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), H2216 [22MR]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), H424 [27JA]
———prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), H1170 [4MR]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (see H.R. 4588), H1104 [3MR]
———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), H3871 [26MY]
———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 5843), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), H2845 [22AP]
Dept. of HHS: provide services for birthparents who have placed a child for adoption (see H.R. 1505), H3079 [29AP]
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), H1519 [16MR]
Dept. of Justice: compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see H.R. 4717), H1519 [16MR]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H470 [2FE]
Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H5676 [15JY]
———modernize authorities to oppose dissemination of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), H6284 [28JY]
———submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H138 [13JA]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4678 [22JN]
———transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relative to the Treasured Landscape Initiative, designation of national monuments, and high priority land-rationalization efforts (see H. Res. 1254), H2845 [22AP] (see H. Res. 1406), H4425 [14JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), H471 [2FE]
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), H424 [27JA]
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]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H5503 [1JY]
———prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. 4430), H1104 [3MR]
———provide low-income parents with expanded opportunities for enrolling their children in high quality schools (see H.R. 2556), H423 [27JA]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H5503 [1JY]
Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for purposes of addressing climate change without express and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), H3824 [25MY]
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), H4425 [14JN]
———tribute to special education teachers (see H. Con. Res. 284), H4425 [14JN]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H3079 [29AP]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1170 [4MR]
———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 6511), H8286 [9DE]
———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 6284), H7390 [29SE]
Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extremism efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), H3484 [13MY]
———express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H4975 (see H. Res. 982), H5204 [29JN]
European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing until member states comply with economic requirements of membership (see H. Con. Res. 279), H4331 [9JN]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]
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), H4024 (see H. Res. 1389), H4085 [27MY]
———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 221), H8941 [21DE]
FCC: prohibit from regulating information services or Internet access services absent a market failure (see H.R. 5257), H3542 [18MY]
Federal employees: reduce number of civil service positions within the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), H3871 [26MY]
———repeal certain provisions of law relative to official time and labor organization activities (see H.R. 3251), H5503 [1JY]
———temporarily freeze pay of civilian employees (see H.R. 5382), H3871 [26MY]
Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to governmental powers reserved to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), H141 [13JA]
———recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States' rights (see H. Res. 1587), H6571 [30JY]
Financial institutions: encourage Federal financial regulators to establish clear and consistent guidelines for financial institutions seeking to grow or expand (see H. Con. Res. 224), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 224), H7213 [28SE]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3781), H7155 (see H.R. 3781), H7213 [28SE]
———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), H7454 [15NO]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4425 [14JN]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H2937 [27AP]
———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 4636), H3202 [5MY]
Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 5319), H3745 [24MY]
———take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), H6578 [9AU]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H3871 [26MY]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H3703 [20MY]
Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: designate (see H.R. 5706), H5502 [1JY]
FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), H7855 [1DE]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6882 [22SE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), H754 [23FE]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), H647 [22FE]
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]
———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]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 5421), H4780 [23JN]
———prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2319 [24MR]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), H2580 [14AP]
———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4995), H2877 [26AP] (see H.R. 4999), H2642 [15AP]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6284 [28JY]
———repeal (see H.R. 5421), H4780 [23JN]
House of Representatives: deem adjournment in effect on date of regularly scheduled Federal general election as sine die and provide for automatic continuing appropriations as of such date (see H.R. 5842), H6284 [28JY]
———require posting on the Office of the Clerk Internet site a record of recorded votes taken in the House and require Members to link their Internet sites to such record (see H. Res. 287), H3124 [4MY]
House Rules: clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), H6882 [22SE]
———curtail the growth of Government programs (see H. Res. 1441), H6164 [27JY]
———prohibit bills and joint resolutions from containing more than one subject (see H. Res. 1573), H6405 (see H. Res. 1573), H6457 [29JY]
———require citation of specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution be included in legislation as a basis for enacting such proposed laws (see H. Res. 1754), H8089 [7DE]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H756 [23FE]
Immigration: refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. security or foreign policy interests, review all visa applications before adjudication, and provide for immediate dissemination of visa revocation information (see H.R. 4758), H1359 [11MR]
———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), H603 [4FE]
Insurance: express that a Government imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), H555 [3FE]
Intelligence services: require the intelligence community to provide the Dept. of Defense information that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), H3079 [29AP]
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: call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following disputed Presidential election (see H. Res. 992), H934 [25FE]
———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), H1817 [20MR]
Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7757 [30NO]
———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]
IRS: include in Form 1040 instruction booklet information relative to Federal Government revenues, spending, and public debt (see H.R. 4943), H3703 [20MY]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]
———authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3703 [20MY]
———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
———recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 3412), H4636 [17JN]
———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), 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), H2845 [22AP]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7644 [29NO]
———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H6573 [30JY]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4247 [8JN]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 4107), H41 [12JA]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H3824 [25MY]
Major William Edward Adams Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Craig, CO: designate (see H.R. 5798), H5818 [20JY]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H756 [23FE]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765), H8520 [15DE]
———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]
Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive production industries, processing, refining, purification, metals production and alloying, and magnet production relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. 4866), H5503 [1JY]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3825 [25MY]
Monroe, James: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4329), H1169 [4MR]
Monuments and memorials: require certain procedures for designating national monuments (see H.R. 5580), H4779 [23JN]
———require congressional approval and provide restrictions on the use of national monuments (see H.R. 4996), H2503 [13AP]
Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), H6991 [23SE]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H7156 (see H. Res. 1648), H7214 [28SE]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1648), H7156 (see H. Res. 1648), H7214 [28SE]
National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 292), H5677 [15JY]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H2845 [22AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Res. 1313), H3275 [6MY]
National Commission on American Recovery and Reinvestment: establish (see H.R. 4219), H2937 [27AP]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1104), H2506 [13AP]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H328 [21JA]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2695 [20AP]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1104 [3MR]
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), H7156 (see H. Res. 1576), H7214 [28SE]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax dollars and urge focus on crash prevention and rider education and training (see H. Res. 1498), H5502 [1JY]
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 Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6764 [15SE]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6284 [28JY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3703 [20MY]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 960), H267 [20JA]
National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2506 [13AP]
New Hampshire: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 899), H6628 [10AU]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for enhanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal lands (see H.R. 5645), H5504 [1JY]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3442 [12MY]
———tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H1745 [19MR]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2506 [13AP]
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), H8520 [15DE]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1170 [4MR]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1734), H8089 [7DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), H2506 [13AP]
———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6284 [28JY]
———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), H2642 [15AP]
———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), H1817 [20MR]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H2842 [22AP]
———permit States to elect not to establish an American Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), H4387 [10JN]
———repeal (see H.R. 4903), H2460 [25MR] (see H.R. 4910), H2580 [14AP] (see H.R. 4972), H2458 [25MR] (see H.R. 5421), H4780 [23JN]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H4023 (see H.R. 4985), H4085 [27MY]
———repeal provisions relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 5126), H3080 [29AP]
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]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1299), H3203 [5MY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Reagan, Ronald: redesign fifty dollar bill to include likeness (see H.R. 4705), H932 [25FE]
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), H3201 [5MY]
Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see H.R. 1799), H1169 [4MR]
Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (see H. Res. 1020), H265 [20JA]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change interpretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), H2318 [24MR]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see H. Res. 855), H2319 [24MR]
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), H3442 [12MY]
Social Security: require citizenship and immigration verification of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), H972 [26FE]
Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H2937 [27AP]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4247 [8JN]
———support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6764 [15SE]
Taxation: allow a credit for birth mothers whose children are adopted (see H.R. 5251), H3273 [6MY]
———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), H5504 [1JY]
———allow the private sector to create robust levels of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), H3124 [4MY]
———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H1518 [16MR]
———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 87), H3870 [26MY]
———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. 1245), H3080 [29AP]
———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]
———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), H7855 [1DE]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H2460 [25MR]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H4247 [8JN]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H2877 [26AP]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 3595), H5546 [13JY]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5095), H2798 [21AP]
———repeal withholding of income taxes (see H.R. 5959), H6404 (see H.R. 5959), H6456 [29JY]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H1396 [12MR]
Terrorism: 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), H327 [21JA]
———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), H3870 [26MY]
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1449), H6284 [28JY]
Tobacco products: provide exception to prohibition against mailing tobacco products for members of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone (see H.R. 6037), H6569 [30JY]
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), H6991 [23SE]
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), H4507 [15JN]
———reject Iran's bid to join the Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 1181), H2216 [22MR]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 258), H2459 [25MR]
U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1527), H5986 [22JY]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H5504 [1JY]
United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and historical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), H3312 [11MY]
Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 872), H6881 [22SE]
Veterans: tribute (see H. Res. 1622), H6763 [15SE]
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), H2506 [13AP]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
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), H1656 [18MR]
———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res. 296), H5502 [1JY]
———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), H4216 [28MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6283 [28JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
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), H2261 [23MR]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), H4596 [16JN]
Dept. of Defense: provide greater transparency in conversion of functions previously performed by contractors to performance by departmental employees (see H.R. 6349), H7392 [29SE]
Israel: support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 1191), H1656 [18MR]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Colorado except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4716), H1026 [2MR]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require report on foreign development of electromagnetic pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), H7855 [1DE]
Radio: prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio programming and transfer certain public radio funds to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6417), H7548 [17NO]
Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: express the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review conference in Uganda (see H. Con. Res. 265), H2799 [21AP]
Letters
Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion in Gulf of Mexico: Paul King, Indecs Corp., H6507
Remarks
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 (H. Res. 1075), H1769, H1770 [20MR]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (H. Res. 1289), H4446 [15JN]
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, H8400 [15DE]
———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 (H. Res. 1119), H1788, H1789 [20MR]
———tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (H. Res. 925), H1778, H1779 [20MR]
Boy Scouts: anniversary, E37
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), H1777, H1783, H1790 [20MR], H1890 [21MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3766 [25MY], H4446 [15JN]
Cold War Veterans Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 900), H1783 [20MR]
Colorado Springs, CO: official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial, E317
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4037 [27MY]
———decision to reallocate proposed European land-based missile defense system to ship-based system in North and Mediterranean Seas, H7748 [30NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E205
Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H6496, H6544, H6545 [30JY]
———require updates to ethics guidelines, access to best available technology for oil spill response and mitigation, and certify that response and exploration plans include best available technology, H6544 [30JY]
Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), consideration (H. Res. 1721), H7555 [18NO]
Focus on the Family (organization): tribute to ``Wait No More'' adoption and foster care program, E2049
Health: health insurance premiums rates, H2995 [28AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H663 [23FE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1468 [16MR], H1770, H1776, H1777, H1779, H1781, H1783, H1785, H1789, H1790, H1791, H1792 [20MR], H1890 [21MR], H2995 [28AP]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3400), H1770, H1792 [20MR]
House of Representatives: consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1468 [16MR], H1770 [20MR]
Iran: prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H7743 [30NO]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy, H7746 [30NO]
MITRE Corp.: anniversary of Colorado Springs, CO, site, E2036
Obama, President: evaluation of national security policies, H7743, H7745, H7746, H7748 [30NO]
Oil Pollution Act: allow companies to meet financial responsibility requirements by participation in cooperative arrangements such as pooling of resources or joint insurance coverage, H6545 [30JY]
OMB: require non-defense agencies to establish contractor inventories and insourcing programs that adhere to procurement regulations established for the Dept. of Defense, H4037 [27MY]
Radio: prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio programming and transfer certain public radio funds to reduce the public debt (H.R. 6417), H7555 [18NO]
Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (H. Res. 1020), H403
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8400 [15DE]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1869
Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (H.R. 4887), H1785, H1789 [20MR]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H7745 [30NO]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of classified documents to the news media, H7743, H7745 [30NO]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (H. Res. 1099), H1774, H1775, H1776, H1778 [20MR]
Tributes
Hames, David, H1224 [10MR]
Kehler, C. Robert, E1981
Miles, F. Mike, E2216
Mitchell, Greg, E1875
Rushing, Craig M., E971
Sullivan, Terry, E1986
West, Jamie, E1700