REYES, SILVESTRE (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3400 [12MY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H874 [25FE]
Appointments
Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, H3662 [20MY]
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. Res. 1693), H7395 [29SE]
Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3124 [4MY]
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7549 [17NO]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H648 [22FE]
———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1326), H40 [12JA]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for unremarried surviving spouses and dependents of retired members or veterans who died of service-connected or compensible disability (see H.R. 4403), H2877 [26AP]
———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 (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H3311 [11MY]
———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), H1358 [11MR]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3745 [24MY]
———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]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
———commend achievements in and commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security (see H. Res. 1106), H3658 [19MY]
Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal building, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees and first responders, and reject expressions of sympathy for those who attack public servants (see H. Res. 1127), H1105 [3MR]
Census: protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail practices (see H.R. 4621, 4621), H649 [22FE]
———recognize importance and significance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native American community to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H. Res. 1086), H934 [25FE]
Certified Nurses Day: observance (see H. Res. 1158), H1441 [15MR]
Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), H6284 [28JY]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H2261 [23MR]
Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H6684 [14SE]
Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (see H. Res. 1144), H1220 [9MR]
Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), H6404 (see H.R. 5966), H6456 [29JY]
Conservation of energy: establish national energy and environmental building retrofit policies for both residential and commercial buildings (see H.R. 1778), H833 [24FE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3703 [20MY]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3703 [20MY]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
———make grants to local educational agencies to carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 4833), H1358 [11MR]
———provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 5929), H6684 [14SE]
———provide grants to support professional development and extracurricular activities to improve international education and foreign language in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3359), H4330 [9JN]
———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 5843), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the information and skills needed to reduce teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), H4780 [23JN]
———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (see H.R. 3974), H5676 [15JY]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H5919 [21JY]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H3484 [13MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain Armed Forces members who have served 20 years on active duty to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 3577), H1169 [4MR]
———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7396 [29SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7397 [29SE]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H7397 [29SE]
———increase educational assistance for certain veterans pursuing a program of education offered through distance learning (see H.R. 950), H2319 [24MR]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7397 [29SE]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H602 [4FE]
———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), H5985 [22JY]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H2580 [14AP]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
Education: provide grants to promote financial and economic literacy (see H.R. 1645), H194 [19JA]
———support academically-based social studies curriculum standards for elementary and secondary education public school text books (see H. Res. 1593), H6572 [30JY]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 6078), H6628 [10AU]
Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), H2641 [15AP]
FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal (see H.R. 5020), H2578 [14AP]
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), H6628 [10AU]
Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6684 [14SE]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2506 [13AP]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1549), H327 [21JA]
FEMA: suspend flood insurance rate map updates in geographic areas in which certain levees are being repaired (see H.R. 3415), H4780 [23JN]
Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 767), H2319 [24MR]
Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 1562), H6163 [27JY]
George H. O'Brien, Jr., Dept. of Veterans Medical Center, Big Spring, TX: designate (see H.R. 4150), H1596 [17MR]
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]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3441 [12MY]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H555 [3FE]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see H.R. 5206), H3312 [11MY]
Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of those who served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), H3744 [24MY]
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), H7615 [18NO]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8031 [2DE]
Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. Res. 1370), H4216 [28MY]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H327 [21JA]
———waive part B premiums for certain military retirees (see H.R. 4593), H555 [3FE]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1744 [19MR]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H3080 [29AP]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H556 [3FE]
NASA: designate as a National Security Interest and Asset (see H. Res. 1150), H1220 [9MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. 1057), H471 [2FE]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H3542 [18MY]
National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), H3484 [13MY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1638), H6809 [20SE]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see H. Res. 1611), H6682 [14SE]
National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National security: making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (see H.R. 5875), H6163 [27JY] (see H.R. 6080), H6578 [9AU]
———require quadrennial national security reviews (see H.R. 4974), H2458 [25MR]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3125 [4MY]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2262 [23MR]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H1104 [3MR]
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), H5677 [15JY]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2845 [22AP]
Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1709), H8598 [16DE]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), H4873 [24JN]
SBA: increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H2505 [13AP]
Schertz Veterans Post Office, Schertz, TX: designate (see H.R. 5831), H6164 [27JY]
Schools: improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see H.R. 4181), H3542 [18MY]
Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office, Lubbock, TX: designate (see H.R. 5565), H7499 [16NO]
Small Business Act: amend relative to awarding contract opportunities to qualified HUBZone small business concerns (see H.R. 3729), H4975 (see H.R. 3729), H5203 [29JN]
Southwest Border Region Water Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4719), H1026 [2MR]
State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see H.R. 5302), H3482 [13MY]
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 a credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H6284 [28JY]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1743 [19MR]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7397 [29SE]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H41 [12JA]
———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 537), H387 [26JA]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H194 [19JA]
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]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission: anniversary (see H. Res. 1511), H5546 [13JY]
University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men's swimming and diving team (see H. Res. 1336), H3273 [6MY]
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 Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3201 [5MY]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (see H. Res. 1005), H40 [12JA]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 3927), H7396 [29SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), H139 [13JA]
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5161), H3013 [28AP]
Native Americans: determine blood quantum requirement for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe (see H.R. 4984), H2458 [25MR] (see H.R. 5811), H5920 [21JY]
Letters
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: by, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1085 [14JN]
Motions
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H7301 [29SE]
Remarks
Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (H. Res. 1009), H220, H223 [20JA]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), Senate amendments, H5385 [1JY]
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, H8403 [15DE]
Budget: provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. 1493), E1622
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), Senate amendments, H2433
Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (H. Res. 1096), H1036 [3MR]
Census Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1096), H1036 [3MR]
CIA: recognize contributions to national security and recognize role in combating terrorism, H890 [25FE]
Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): achieve deficit reduction by reducing waste, fraud, and abuse and promoting government reform and efficiency, E1622
———request for disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S., H853 [25FE]
Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (H.R. 1388), Senate amendments, E1866
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), Senate amendments, H8239
Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H856 [25FE]
Dept. of Energy: require science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) coordinating committee to conduct outreach designed to promote understanding of STEM-related career opportunities, H3400 [12MY]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3400 [12MY]
El Paso, TX: tribute to El Paso Service Challenge participants, E1866
El Paso Diabetes Association: tribute, E111
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modify provisions relative to combating terrorism (H.R. 3969), H896 [25FE]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7222 [29SE]
House of Representatives: legislative process, H941, H942 [26FE]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H8239
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, H896 [25FE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H849, H852, H853, H856, H857, H878, H880, H881, H883, H884, H890, H893 [25FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration (H. Res. 1113), H940, H941, H942 [26FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1674), H7222 [29SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), corrections in engrossment, H952 [26FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), motion to recommit, H949 [26FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), Senate amendment, H7276, H7301, H7305, H7306, H7307, H7309 [29SE]
———establish penalties for cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of detainees by officers or employees of the intelligence community during interrogations, H857, H880, H881, H890 [25FE], H941, H942 [26FE]
———report on attempt by passenger to detonate an explosive device aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253, H893 [25FE]
———require the President to expand certain briefings to all intelligence committee members, H7301 [29SE]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, E1242
Little Joe Y La Familia (musical group): tribute, E1683
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (H.R. 3961), Senate amendments, H896 [25FE]
Memorial Day: ceremony at CIA headquarters Memorial Wall to honor CIA employees killed in the line of duty, H3758 [25MY]
National security: improve border security, H5385 [1JY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 5875), H6257
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 6080), H6589
Native Americans: determine blood quantum requirement for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe (H.R. 5811), H6821 [22SE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7222 [29SE]
Nickelodeon (television network): anniversary of ``Dora the Explorer'' children's program, E1603
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, H949 [26FE]
Olivas, John (Danny): tribute for taking a U.S. Border Patrol flag on mission to the International Space Station, E109
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8403 [15DE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, H896 [25FE]
Walker, Yushica: Texas Education Agency Secondary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E759
World Tuberculosis Day: observance, E477
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1024 [2MR], H8985 [22DE]
Special order: granted, H7852 [1DE]
Reports filed
Request the President To Transmit All Documents Relative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. Rept. 111-402), H421 [27JA]
Tributes
Christenson, Robert, E111
Cruz, Ernesto (Tito), E556
Placido, Anthony P., E2025
Skelton, Representative, H7836 [1DE]
Winchester, Robert J., E1663