MACK, CONNIE (a Representative from Florida)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
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]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2697 [20AP]
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), H6879 [22SE]
Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]
Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H194 [19JA]
———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), H2459 [25MR]
———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 4427), H2844 [22AP]
Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H5547 [13JY]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6574 [30JY]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H2216 [22MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 43), H1028 [2MR]
Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1267), H2641 [15AP]
———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), H4677 [22JN]
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), H1358 [11MR]
Dept. of Defense: 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), H603 [4FE]
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), H138 [13JA]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8353 [14DE]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
FDA: modify approval of any drug containing controlled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see H.R. 4956), H2457 [25MR]
Haiti: establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. 4952), H2457 [25MR]
———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]
Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (see H.R. 5446), H4022 (see H.R. 5446), H4083 [27MY]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1657 [18MR]
———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4999), H4597 [16JN]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]
Honduras: support democracy and restoration of normal relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), H1656 [18MR]
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]
Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), H1397 [12MR]
Iran: impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4649), H2505 [13AP]
———prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H1817 [20MR]
IRS: include in Form 1040 instruction booklet information relative to Federal Government revenues, spending, and public debt (see H.R. 4943), H2642 [15AP]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2643 [15AP]
———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H4024 (see H. Res. 1241), H4085 [27MY]
Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 5655), H5303 [30JN]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 5350), H3701 [20MY]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), H6405 (see H. Res. 1571), H6457 [29JY]
Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), H2800 [21AP]
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]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H556 [3FE]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1219), H2697 [20AP]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 902), H424 [27JA]
National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H6764 [15SE]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), H3744 [24MY]
National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1325), H3312 [11MY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H5712 [19JY]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7615 [18NO]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7855 [1DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H6804 [16SE]
———repeal (see H.R. 4901), H2800 [21AP] (see H.R. 4903), H2505 [13AP] (see H.R. 4972), H2697 [20AP]
Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3823 [25MY]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1299), H3312 [11MY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Real estate: require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), H4779 [23JN]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H6804 [16SE]
South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4636 [17JN]
Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6764 [15SE]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467), H193 [19JA]
———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), H8786 [17DE]
———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4306), H2505 [13AP]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H3824 [25MY]
World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H423 [27JA]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H6572 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4677 [22JN]
Chile: express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), H7154 (see H. Res. 1662), H7211 [28SE]
Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. trade relations in Asia and with key partners like the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see H. Res. 1124), H971 [26FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 4919), H2318 [24MR]
Taxation: make certain tax relief permanent and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6538), H8598 [16DE]
———provide permanent zero percent capital gains rate for individuals and corporations (see H.R. 6358), H7393 [29SE]
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), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1838 [21MR]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), H1187
Foreign policy: reaffirm U.S. commitment to democracy in Latin American countries, E1221
Fort Myers, FL: tribute to renaming of the Metro Parkway Extension to the Michael G. Rippe Parkway, E227
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 1203), H1838 [21MR]
Honduras: acknowledge and support duly elected President, E1221
Southwest Florida Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E634
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H4869 [24JN], H4903 [28JN]
Tributes
Gibbs, Francis B., E1977
Hakim, Peter, E336
Halas, Frank, E1892