LUETKEMEYER, BLAINE (a Representative from Missouri)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4071 [27MY]
Articles and editorials
General Bradley Day Here Friday, Moberly (MO) Monitor-Index, E251
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H603 [4FE]
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]
———making full-year continuing at lower levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), H8941 [21DE]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———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), H3079 [29AP]
———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H3079 [29AP]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H4424 [14JN]
Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), H932 [25FE]
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), H755 [23FE]
Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H4678 [22JN]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H266 [20JA]
———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]
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), H266 [20JA]
———require alien unprivileged enemy belligerents be tried under military commissions (see H.R. 4127), H556 [3FE]
———take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), H3482 [13MY]
Dept. of Energy: create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. 5789), H7615 [18NO]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H3124 [4MY]
———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H6804 [16SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2642 [15AP]
Dept. of Justice: compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see H.R. 4717), H1519 [16MR]
Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), H4507 [15JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Antigua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to provide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud victims (see H. Res. 1129), H6574 [30JY]
———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), H556 [3FE]
Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H1324 [10MR]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H4506 [15JN]
District of Columbia: 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]
E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see H. Res. 1494), H5303 [30JN]
Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 6400), H7453 [15NO]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), H1519 [16MR]
———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]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H3542 [18MY]
Federal Agency Program Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 1023), H4872 [24JN]
Federal employees: reduce number of civil service positions within the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), H3701 [20MY]
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]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H4872 [24JN]
———support effective enforcement of trade laws including antidumping and countervailing duty orders and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), H7395 [29SE]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H6991 [23SE]
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]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
House Rules: 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]
Immigration: 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), H326 [21JA]
Medicare: provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 2204), H4636 [17JN]
Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), H1170 [4MR]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]
National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H3080 [29AP]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H4872 [24JN]
National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3703 [20MY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1485), H6805 [16SE]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 960), H267 [20JA]
National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H6574 [30JY]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2461 [25MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H3703 [20MY]
———permit States to elect not to establish an American Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), H4507 [15JN]
———repeal (see H.R. 4972), H4215 [28MY]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), H2458 [25MR]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H6574 [30JY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H603 [4FE]
Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H2456 [25MR]
Slater, Robert K.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H1104 [3MR]
Small business: ensure that small businesses have their fair share of Federal procurement opportunities (see H.R. 4496), H326 [21JA]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3542 [18MY]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4975 (see H. Con. Res. 266), H5204 [29JN]
———support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6805 [16SE]
Taxation: allow companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H2460 [25MR]
———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 the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H1818 [20MR]
———exclude from gross income amounts received for services by a student at a work-college (see H.R. 5244), H6406 (see H.R. 5244), H6458 [29JY]
———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H8030 [2DE]
———provide a religious exception to the requirement that certain tax preparers file returns on magnetic media (see H.R. 4981), H2458 [25MR]
———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), H6406 (see H.R. 5058), H6458 [29JY]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H4387 [10JN]
———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 240), H602 [4FE]
———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), H4975 (see H.R. 5552), H5204 [29JN]
Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H4387 [10JN]
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]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H556 [3FE] (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and historical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), H3442 [12MY]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H2579 [14AP]
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]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), H2216 [22MR]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3703 [20MY]
World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H6882 [22SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
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]
Case, Larry: tribute (see H. Res. 1383), H3702 [20MY]
Dept. of Defense: review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), H3744 [24MY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H430 [2FE], H5724 [20JY]
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 [20MR]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H660 [23FE]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (H. Res. 1316), H3777, H3778 [25MY]
Budget: deficit, H430 [2FE]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H3758 [25MY]
Bugeye Technologies, Inc.: tribute, E1392
Case, Larry: tribute (H. Res. 1383), E1116
CF Industries, Inc.: tribute to Palmyra Terminal employees for safety record, E1060
Columbia, MO: tribute to Rock Bridge High School boys' tennis team, E1059
Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), E358
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4075 [27MY]
———review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, H4075 [27MY]
E.V. Wilkins Post Office, Roper, NC: designate (H.R. 3892), H62 [13JA]
Economy: importance of job creation, H5728 [20JY]
Eldon, MO: tribute to Eldon High School FFA Parliamentary Procedure team, E1948
Federal employees: provide for transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while or as a result of performing official duties (H.R. 2711), Senate amendments, H3772 [25MY]
4-H (organization): anniversary of Franklin County, MO, chapter, E2140
———anniversary of Gasconade County, MO, chapter, E2147
GAO: enhance oversight authorities (H.R. 2646), H67 [13JA]
Health: health insurance premiums rates, H2992, H2993 [28AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1469 [16MR], H2992, H2993, H2994, H2997 [28AP]
Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (H. Res. 1172), H3774 [25MY]
Mackey, Lance: tribute (H. Res. 1189), H3776 [25MY]
MidwayUSA, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E2192
Obama, President: proposal to freeze discretionary spending, H430 [2FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, H2994 [28AP]
Ringland, Jim: Silver Order of St. Philip of Neri Award recipient, E1394
Roosevelt, Franklin D.: provide that claims of the U.S. to certain documents shall be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances (S. 692), H65 [13JA]
Twain, Mark: tribute (H. Res. 1733), H8602 [17DE]
Tyson, Marsha: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1216
Unemployment: rates, H5728 [20JY]
Votes: position on missed, E1149
Tributes
Boone, John W. (Blind), E867
Bradley, Omar, E251
Brown, James K., E117
Cupp, Dennis, E1389
Hindman, Darwin, E1219
Kruse, Charles E., E2023
Purdy, Allan W., E1915