TERRY, LEE (a Representative from Nebraska)
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]
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), H1519 [16MR]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H2937 [27AP]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H603 [4FE]
American Pharmacy Educator Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H2845 [22AP]
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]
Armed Forces: 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), H2642 [15AP]
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), H4424 [14JN]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H5986 [22JY]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H194 [19JA]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), H4214 [28MY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program (see H.R. 3256), H424 [27JA]
Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 1439), H4424 [14JN]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H3870 [26MY]
Communications Act: reform universal service provisions (see H.R. 5828), H5984 [22JY]
Credit: permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H3658 [19MY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3441 [12MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), H7154 (see H. Res. 1666), H7212 [28SE]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize a price analysis adjustment for propane (see H.R. 3716), H4330 [9JN]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
Dept. of HHS: develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and early childhood education programs, and establish school-based food allergy management grants (see H.R. 1378), H555 [3FE]
———establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1179), H3483 [13MY]
———review uptake and utilization of diabetes screening benefits and establish an outreach program with respect to such benefits (see H.R. 6012), H6568 [30JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (see H.R. 5283), H4216 [28MY]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), H603 [4FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a program to reunite bondholders with matured unredeemed U.S. savings bonds (see H.R. 4198), H3274 [6MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled veterans (see H.R. 5555), H4678 [22JN]
Diseases: conduct a joint Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs study on the incidence of breast cancer among Armed Forces members and veterans (see H.R. 3926), H472 [2FE]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H5676 [15JY]
———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H472 [2FE]
———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H4215 [28MY]
EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), H3658 [19MY]
———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), H648 [22FE]
FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6571 [30JY]
———implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 6533), H8597 [16DE]
———prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 3924), H2579 [14AP]
———prohibit from regulating information services or Internet access services absent a market failure (see H.R. 5257), H3484 [13MY]
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]
Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 4678), H832 [24FE]
———support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. 1196), H4678 [22JN]
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see H. Res. 1226), H2845 [22AP]
FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), H8353 [14DE]
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]
Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), H3201 [5MY]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1595 [17MR]
———ensure health care consumer and provider access to certain benefits plan information and provide transparency in hospital price and quality information under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), H3484 [13MY]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H2844 [22AP]
———require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), H2844 [22AP]
Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 3308), H556 [3FE]
———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), H556 [3FE]
Interstate commerce: prohibit restrictions on the resale of event tickets sold in interstate commerce as an unfair or deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 4795), H1220 [9MR]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2937 [27AP]
Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H1324 [10MR]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H2319 [24MR]
———require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 6290), H7390 [29SE]
Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 4796), H4247 [8JN]
———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), H4871 [24JN]
———permit pass-through payment of costs for nurse anesthetist services in critical access hospitals notwithstanding the reclassification of such hospitals (see H.R. 3151), H4387 [10JN]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H140 [13JA]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H2937 [27AP]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1657 [18MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H756 [23FE]
National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H5675 [15JY]
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1519 [16MR]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H2641 [15AP]
National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H5677 [15JY]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6572 [30JY]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
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 Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7757 [30NO]
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]
National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1080), H609 [9FE]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1110), H3442 [12MY]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2461 [25MR]
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), H6882 [22SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 5111), H5921 [21JY]
———repeal (see H.R. 4972), H3703 [20MY]
Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): recognize as the leading cause of death and disability of children and young adults and endorse the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H. Con. Res. 198), H556 [3FE]
Pharmaceuticals: provide for disposal of controlled substances by ultimate users and care takers through State take-back disposal programs and prohibit drug label recommendations on disposal by flushing (see H.R. 1191), H3123 [4MY]
Pipelines: authorize loan guarantees for projects to construct renewable fuel pipelines (see H.R. 4674), H832 [24FE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H3080 [29AP]
Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H2456 [25MR]
Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 6032), H6569 [30JY]
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), H5547 [13JY]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H3124 [4MY]
Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (see H.R. 886), H933 [25FE]
———establish a Social Security Surplus Protection Account in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and suspend investment of such funds until certain legislation is enacted (see H.R. 1712), H3202 [5MY]
———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 678), H140 [13JA]
Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1712), H3202 [5MY]
Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1250), H3702 [20MY]
———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), H3203 [5MY]
———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), H3658 [19MY]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H4247 [8JN]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H4387 [10JN]
———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H4387 [10JN]
Telecommunications: require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (see H.R. 3125), H194 [19JA]
———require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see H.R. 3803), H140 [13JA]
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), H473 [2FE]
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), H4386 [10JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H1028 [2MR] (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Nuclear Fuel Management Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5979), H6405 (see H.R. 5979), H6456 [29JY]
Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 108), H3079 [29AP]
World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1302), H3543 [18MY]
World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7549 [17NO]
Year of the Lung: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1122), H3484 [13MY]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H1397 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: authorize members not in uniform and veterans to render a military salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 6104), H6627 [10AU]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 89), H4597 [16JN]
Letters
Housing Finance Agency Innovation Fund for the Hardest-Hit Housing Markets: Timothy F. Geithner, Sec. of the Treasury, H8626 [17DE]
Lists
Nebraska Peace Corps volunteers, E309
Remarks
American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1690), H7717 [30NO]
Black History Month: observance, H835 [25FE], E207
Budget: deficit, H5932 [22JY]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1861 [21MR]
Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain FERC projects (H.R. 4451), H4543 [16JN]
Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), H1061
Citizens Congressional Health Benefits Program: establish, H1861 [21MR]
Consumers: protect from certain aggressive sales tactics on the Internet (S. 3386), H8376 [15DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), consideration (H. Res. 1404), H3884 [27MY]
Dept. of HHS: review uptake and utilization of diabetes screening benefits and establish an outreach program with respect to such benefits (H.R. 6012), E1521
Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure (H.R. 5510), H8624, H8625, H8627, H8628 [17DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in Sarpy County, NE, region, H6212 [28JY]
———VA inpatient hospital constuction funding for the Bellevue/Omaha, NE, region, H6212 [28JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), consideration (H. Res. 1559), H6212 [28JY]
Disabled: enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss (S. 3199), H8373 [15DE]
Diseases: reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 2941), Senate amendment, H8541 [16DE]
Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), conference report, H5216 [30JN]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (S. 3036), H8370 [15DE]
FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (H.R. 6533), H8622 [17DE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1464 [16MR], H1861 [21MR]
House of Representatives: consideration of rule for reconciliation legislation that would deem Senate version of health care reform legislation passed, H1464 [16MR]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1487), H5216 [30JN]
———allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1559), H6212 [28JY]
———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1487), H5216 [30JN]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 407), H3787 [25MY]
National Nutrition Month: designate (H. Res. 274), H689 [23FE]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1600), H8368, H8369 [15DE]
Offutt AFB, NE: U.S. Strategic Command headquarters construction funding, H6212 [28JY]
Peace Corps: anniversary, E309
Point of order, H7719, H7721 [30NO]
Small business: prohibit conversion of private employees working on military bases to public employees to encourage growth, H3884 [27MY]
Social Security: funding, H5216 [30JN]
———provide for certain clarifications and extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 5712), H5564 [14JY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H4177 [28MY]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1550), H5932 [22JY]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H5932 [22JY]
Statements
Housing Finance Agency Innovation Fund for the Hardest-Hit Housing Markets: George W. Madison, Dept. of the Treasury, H8626 [17DE]
Tributes
Boes, Steven, H4679 [23JN]
Boucher, Representative, H8376 [15DE]
Clinkscale, Mary J., H835 [25FE], E207
Hayes, Frank, H835 [25FE], E207
Hicks, Phyllis, H835 [25FE], E207
Rhodes, Herbert, H835 [25FE], E207
Valgora, Val, H8369 [15DE]
Wood, Edwin C., E1314
Wright, Lovell J. (James), H8356 [15DE]