LIPINSKI, WILLIAM O. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments offered by, to

Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), H2447 [19MR]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization, H10951 [24SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced by

Railroads: implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (see H. Con. Res. 201), H8557 [25JY]

Social Security: waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (see H.R. 3899), H8556 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor

Airlines and airports: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 3187), H7533 [12JY]

American Discovery Trail: establish (see H.R. 3250), H3650 [18AP]

Animals: prevent pet theft (see H.R. 3393), H4502 [7MY]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program (see H.R. 3012), H3650 [18AP]

Aviation: preemployment review of prospective pilot records (see H.R. 3536), H5646 [29MY]

———prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (see H.R. 3267), H3649 [18AP]

———prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618), H7658 [16JY]

———requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923), H9566 [31JY]

Budget: require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 3379), H4503 [7MY]

———use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137), H1138 [31JA]

Burma: impose sanctions (see H.R. 2892), H3171 [28MR]

Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252), H5052 [14MY]

Canada: eliminate tolls and encourage trade along the St. Lawrence Seaway (see H. Con. Res. 127), H2034 [8MR]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 820), H5570 [23MY]

———eligibility for Federal assistance relative to development of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3746), H8030 [18JY]

Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294), H3730 [23AP]

———guidelines for school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 2066), H4503 [7MY]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 3508), H6286 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: human rights situation (see H. Res. 347), H3581 [17AP]

———increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421), H5935 [5JN]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 182), H6414 [13JN]

———oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577), H6286 [12JN]

———U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065), H10385 [12SE]

China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490), H10602 [18SE]

———tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154), H4503 [7MY]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment restricting citizenship by virtue of birth in U.S. (see H.J. Res. 93), H774 [23JA]

———status of children born in U.S. to parents who are not citizens or permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 1363), H10040 [4SE]

Civil liberties: placement of religious symbols in public places (see H.R. 2669), H4902 [10MY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166), H11228 [25SE]

Coast Guard: cost estimate for the engineering, design and retrofitting of the icebreaker Mackinaw (see H.R. 4081), H11230 [25SE]

Constitutional amendments: limit judicial authority (see H.J. Res. 167), H3650 [18AP]

Consumer Credit Protection Act: amend consumer lease provisions (see H.R. 3515), H5501 [22MY]

Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3246), H3650 [18AP]

———labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125), H10721 [19SE]

———notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727), H8030 [18JY]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221), H5174 [15MY]

Contracts: require Federal contracts debarment for violation of National Labor Relations Act provisions (see H.R. 2724), H774 [23JA]

———require Federal contracts debarment for violation of Occupational Safety and Health Act provisions (see H.R. 2725), H774 [23JA]

Corporate Independence Commission: establish (see H.R. 3351), H4302 [30AP]

Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3776), H7260 [10JY]

Crime: increase mandatory minimum penalties relative to the possession of firearms (see H.R. 3454), H5380 [21MY]

———penalties for certain sex offenses against children (see H.R. 3180), H4110 [25AP]

———penalties for fraud and related activity involving work authorization documents relative to Social Security cards (see H.R. 3724), H7658 [16JY]

———penalties relative to distribution of controlled substances with the intent to facilitate a rape or sexual battery (see H.R. 3905), H9706 [1AU]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470), H9566 [31JY]

Cyprus: implement efforts to eliminate restrictions on the enclaved people of Cyprus (see H.R. 2223), H10762 [20SE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149), H11047 [24SE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 3433), H10386 [12SE]

———prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843), H7780 [17JY]

Dept. of HHS: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3059), H2950 [27MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: compensation for children of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 2401), H5380 [21MY]

———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927), H10236 [11SE]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937), H10174 [10SE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401), H5053 [14MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H6915 [26JN]

———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis disease (see H.R. 3715), H8248 [23JY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1462), H6691 [20JN]

Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919), H3231 [29MR]

Education: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 3002), H1986 [7MR]

———funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144), H1225 [1FE]

———parental access to children's curriculum and records (see H.R. 3324, 3947), H4109 [25AP], H9705 [1AU]

———provide financial aid grants for certain colleges and technical schools (see H.R. 3919), H8982 [30JY]

Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 1100, 2471), H2467 [19MR], H7533 [12JY]

———prohibit contributions by nonparty multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign-owned corporations (see H.R. 2499), H1636 [29FE]

Employment: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 3271), H3649 [18AP]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520), H6509 [18JN]

Executive Office of the President: applicability of certain laws (see H.R. 3452), H5052 [14MY]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 488), H10174 [10SE]

FAA: reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 3539), H5646 [29MY]

———reorganize and remove all duties not related to safety (see H.R. 3831), H7779 [17JY]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 4019), H10525 [17SE]

Families and domestic relations: enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266), H3581 [17AP]

———provide equal leave benefits for parents who adopt a child or provide foster care (see H.R. 2237), H6765 [25JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704), H10525 [17SE]

FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 2683), H1234 [9FE]

FDA: require full documentation of breast implant information (see H. Res. 449), H6005 [6JN]

Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on certain executive and legislative branch officials relative to foreign representation (see H.R. 2498), H1636 [29FE]

Food stamps: forbid recipients to resell or barter with acquired food (see H.R. 4027), H10386 [12SE]

Foreign policy: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381), H3488 [16AP]

Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran (see H.R. 3107), H4397 [1MY]

———imposition of duty on certain Canadian wood and lumber products (see H.R. 2802), H1226 [1FE]

———most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890), H8374 [24JY]

———prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050), H2124 [12MR]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 121, 127), H1226 [1FE], H7658 [16JY]

FRS: clarify application of the Government in the Sunshine Act to the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 1055), H11395 [26SE]

Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3352), H7475 [11JY]

FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995), H9923 [2AU]

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate (see H.R. 3253), H4902 [10MY]

Galesburg, IL: tribute to efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H5647 [29MY]

George Bush School of Government and Public Service: funding (see H.R. 3803), H7532 [12JY]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 3504), H6184 [11JN]

———application of antitrust laws to health care providers networks (see H.R. 2925), H1223 [1FE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 3022), H1774 [6MR]

———improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 3587), H6691 [20JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893), H2558 [20MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3226), H4800 [9MY]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180), H7533 [12JY]

Housing: regulation of residential care facilities (see H.R. 2927), H10524 [17SE]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590), H7475 [11JY]

International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 3621), H7475 [11JY]

Japan: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 176), H10236 [11SE]

Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 135), H913 [25JA]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1484), H2665 [21MR]

———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 878), H3820 [24AP]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H8094 [22JY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 210), H12175 [28SE]

———reduce crime control assistance to States that do not provide health benefits to officers retired by on-duty injuries (see H.R. 2912), H1137 [31JA]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 209), H11048 [24SE]

———withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190), H7475 [11JY]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213), H6712 [24JN]

Lotteries: provide information in advertising on odds of winning (see H.R. 3010), H2467 [19MR]

Major League Baseball: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148), H11396 [26SE]

Marine resources: authorizing National Marine Sanctuary Program appropriations (see H.R. 3090), H4647 [8MY]

Marriage: define and protect institution (see H.R. 3396), H5501 [22MY]

Medicaid: reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco-related illnesses (see H.R. 3779), H7658 [16JY]

———screening mammography and screening pap smears (see H.R. 3630), H6285 [12JN]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2185), H5501 [22MY]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunity suppressing drugs (see H.R. 3138), H4503 [7MY]

———expand coverage of part B preventive care benefits (see H.R. 2777), H914 [25JA]

———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 3757), H7114 [8JY]

———require health maintenance organizations to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 2757), H2713 [22MR]

———screening mammography (see H.R. 3052), H3820 [24AP]

Moldova: removal of Russian Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 145), H3388 [15AP]

Mother Teresa: confer honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 191), H10236 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 2200), H5501 [22MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 151), H2123 [12MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 3901), H11527 [27SE]

National Discovery Trails: establish (see H.R. 3250), H3650 [18AP]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3198), H5380 [21MY]

National Park Service: coordinate programs and enter into cooperative agreements with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (see H.R. 4073), H10386 [12SE]

National Science Scholars Program: reestablish (see H.R. 3648), H6765 [25JN]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564), H5817 [4JN]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 895), H7107 [27JN]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 4035), H10721 [19SE]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3159), H2866 [26MR]

Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 3688), H7108 [27JN]

Pesticides: reform antimicrobial pesticide registration (see H.R. 3338), H7475 [11JY]

Poland: anniversary of adoption of constitution (see H. Con. Res. 165), H4119 [29AP]

Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183), H11528 [27SE]

———free broadcasting time for political advertising (see H.R. 2271), H3650 [18AP]

Public buildings: calculation of transactions (see H.R. 1325), H4119 [29AP]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443), H4902 [10MY]

Public lands: collection of fossils (see H.R. 2943), H4902 [10MY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 104), H7474 [11JY]

———reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195), H7475 [11JY]

Public works: national program to create jobs and restore infrastructure (see H.R. 3469), H5287 [16MY]

Railroads: improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3578), H5934 [5JN]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 1210), H3820 [24AP]

Religion: persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 515), H10602 [18SE]

———protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 3571), H6415 [13JN]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469), H7107 [27JN]

Roads and highways: reuse or disposal of construction and demolition debris (see H.R. 3522), H7533 [12JY]

Roger P. McAuliffe Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3834), H7779 [17JY]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3560), H9706 [1AU]

Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 3710), H7658 [16JY]

Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces (see H. Con. Res. 200), H9566 [31JY]

Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378), H3231 [29MR]

Sierra Leone: elections (see H. Con. Res. 160), H5299 [20MY]

Social Security: apply standards to outpatient physical therapy relative to certain physician services (see H.R. 3426), H6184 [11JN]

———determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357), H8248 [23JY]

———treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360), H8248 [23JY]

———treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361), H8248 [23JY]

———treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359), H8248 [23JY]

———treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358), H8248 [23JY]

Sports: prohibit agents from influencing college athletes (see H.R. 3328), H5299 [20MY]

———regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 2699), H1139 [31JA]

States: establish registration, tracking, and community notification procedures relative to convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 196), H7780 [17JY]

———provide Federal grants for drug testing projects (see H.R. 3778), H7658 [16JY]

Tariff: treatment of fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452), H7475 [11JY]

Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 2846), H1986 [7MR]

———clarify restrictions on the lobbying and campaign activities of churches (see H.R. 2910), H3731 [23AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1662), H4646 [8MY]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3584), H9925 [2AU]

———expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see H.R. 3566), H6286 [12JN]

———treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 2962), H6765 [25JN]

———treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2837), H331 [5JA]

———treatment of certain accounts involved in the acquisition of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (see H.R. 3047), H4424 [2MY]

———treatment of corporations (see H.R. 3102), H3388 [15AP]

———treatment of deferred compensation plans of State and local governments (see H.R. 3316), H5174 [15MY]

———treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 3737), H12175 [28SE]

———treatment of legal expenses relative to sexual harassment suits (see H.R. 3530), H7475 [11JY]

———treatment of military income derived from services performed during a contingency operation (see H.R. 2776), H1226 [1FE]

Telephones: prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services (see H.R. 3181), H4647 [8MY]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 541), H11395 [26SE]

———reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484), H8029 [18JY]

Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182), H5288 [16MY]

Turkey: conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants (see H. Con. Res. 136), H3581 [17AP]

U.S. Soccer Federation: support efforts to bring 1999 Women's World Cup tournament to the U.S. (see H. Res. 359), H1226 [1FE]

Ukraine: support democratic and sovereignty efforts and political and economic progress (see H. Con. Res. 120), H1636 [29FE]

Veterans: reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118), H6184 [11JN]

Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 173), H6509 [18JN]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1400), H1138 [31JA]

Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217), H6415 [13JN]

Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729), H7780 [17JY]

———restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 2192), H914 [25JA]

Women: research health risks of presence of dioxin in tampons (see H.R. 3796), H8248 [23JY]

———treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3511), H9925 [2AU]

World War II: mint coins in commemoration of 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and of George C. Marshall (see H.R. 1406), H2316 [14MR]

Letters

Medical savings account programs: by, S3823 [23AP]

Remarks by, on

Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854), conference report, H3167 [28MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E673 [1MY]

Aviation: preemployment review of prospective pilot records (H.R. 3536), H8047, H8048 [22JY]

———prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (H.R. 3267), H8045 [22JY]

———requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (H.R. 3923), H10536 [18SE]

Boyd, Bob: Lyons Township, IL, High School Most Inspirational Teacher Award recipient, E181 [5FE]

Burr Ridge, IL: anniversary, E1936 [21OC]

Cargo transportation: application of labor laws relative to designation as express company, H11453, H11459, H11460, H11461, H11463 [27SE]

Catholic Schools Week: observance, E179 [5FE]

Chicago, IL: Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inductees, E1932 [21OC]

———tribute to Our Lady of the Ridge School fifth grade girls' basketball team, E601 [23AP]

Chicago Ridge, IL: tribute to Our Lady of the Ridge High School girls' volleyball team, E1760 [27SE], E1934 [21OC]

———tribute to Our Lady of the Ridge School's girls' basketball team, E212 [27FE]

Cicero, IL: tribute to Girl Scout members of Our Lady of Charity and Lincoln Schools for receiving religious awards, E599 [23AP]

———tribute to Take Pride in Cicero Award recipients, E180 [5FE]

Deboer, John D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1266 [12JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: meat and poultry safety inspections, H3167 [28MR]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3675), H7075 [27JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: compensation for children of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 2401), E666 [30AP]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3804 [24AP]

Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), H8483 [25JY]

Engel, Kurt: Lyons Township, IL, High School Most Inspirational Teacher Award recipient, E181 [5FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123), H9743 [1AU]

FAA: establish as an independent agency (H.R. 2276), H2064 [12MR]

———funding, H7075 [27JN]

———reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), H10139 [10SE]

———reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), conference report, H11459, H11460, H11461, H11463 [27SE]

———reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 540), H11453 [27SE]

Flag Day: observance, E1096 [17JN]

Health: medical savings account programs, H4168 [30AP]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (H. Res. 392), H3035 [28MR]

Illinois: anniversary of Cicero-Berwyn Elks Lodge 1510, E1398 [30JY]

———tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce honorees, E226 [28FE]

Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), E413 [21MR]

———residency status of certain Polish and Hungarian aliens, E413 [21MR]

La Grange, IL: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E1401 [30JY]

———anniversary of Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, E1549 [10SE]

———tribute to Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center, E1427 [1AU]

Loren-Maltese, Betty: Grit (publication) True Grit Award recipient, E180 [5FE]

Luckman, Sid: Illinois Order of Lincoln Award recipient, E178 [5FE]

Lyons, IL: anniversary of American Legion Emil Schieve Post, E664 [30AP]

———anniversary of fire department, E210 [27FE]

———tribute to Lyons Township High School all-State musicians, E216 [27FE]

———tribute to Lyons Township High School boys' baseball team, E1591 [12SE]

Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), H7495 [12JY]

———recognition of same-sex marriage, H7495 [12JY]

Midas International Corp.: tribute to employees, E1547 [10SE]

Morton, IL: tribute to Morton High School girls' basketball team, E209 [27FE], E613 [24AP]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H3804-H3806 [24AP]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3159), H8050, H8051 [22JY], H11332 [26SE]

Oak Lawn, IL: tribute to Oak Lawn Elks Lodge No. 2254, E1096 [17JN]

Oceans: public disclosure of ocean transportation contracts, H4351 [1MY]

———reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), H4340, H4351 [1MY]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), H6318 [13JN]

Palos Park, IL: anniversary of VFW Post 4861, E1267 [12JY]

Pech, Eileen: Morton Township, IL, Women's History Month Committee Woman of the Year award recipient, E986 [4JN]

Piekarski, Michael: Lions Club World Service Day honoree, E789 [14MY]

Poland: anniversary of adoption of constitution (H. Con. Res. 165), H5323 [21MY]

Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act: reduce waiting period for benefits (H.R. 2594), H10533 [18SE]

Railroads: implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (H. Con. Res. 201), E1371 [25JY]

Riverside, IL: anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1938 [21OC]

Serlin, Marsha: SBA Small Business Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E728 [7MY]

Ships and vessels: shipbuilding loan guarantee program, H6318 [13JN]

Sieple, John: Lyons Township, IL, High School Most Inspirational Teacher Award recipient, E181 [5FE]

Slivovsky, Bob: induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, E811 [15MY]

Sneberger, Vlasta: Sequin Retarded Citizens Assoication's John F. Kubik Humanitarian Award recipient, E788 [14MY]

Sobczak, Darlene: Lions Club World Service Day honoree, E789 [14MY]

Social Security: waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (H.R. 3899), E1374 [25JY]

Stickney, IL: anniversary, E1545 [10SE]

———tribute to American Legion Oratorical Contest award recipients, E608 [24AP]

———tribute to Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago plant, E217 [27FE]

Summit, IL: anniversary of Summit Park District, E1595 [12SE]

Taxation: treatment of medical savings accounts, H3035 [28MR]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), H3514 [17AP]

Western Springs, IL: anniversary of Western Springs Garden Club, E1217 [8JY]

Williams, Kenny: induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, E811 [15MY]

Wilson, Kirby: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1440 [1AU]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2549 [20MR], H4299 [30AP], H4394 [1MY], H4501 [7MY], H4644 [8MY], H5378 [21MY]

Tributes

Adams, James and Helen, E222 [28FE]

Brooks, Donald, E213 [27FE]

Chmela, Raymond T., E605 [23AP]

Dunne, William C., E642 [25AP]

D'Urso, Charles, E1008 [6JN]

Eggert, Melvin, E224 [28FE]

Haymes, Tom, E181 [5FE]

Hughes, Bill, E897 [24MY]

Liotta, James, E640 [25AP]

Maloney, Tucker, E973 [30MY]

Matt, Rose and Charles, E603 [23AP]

Matyas, Lucille, E1682 [25SE], E1700 [26SE]

Mraz, Ralph, E221 [28FE]

Mueller, Elmer, E181 [5FE]

Prokaski, Robin, E640 [25AP]

Randa, Larry, E862 [22MY]

Ritz, James, E214 [27FE]

Saimo, Caryn, E181 [5FE]

Salerno, Nicholas, E220 [28FE]

Schook, Robert, E214 [27FE]

Springer, Ellen, E671 [1MY]

Torres, Marynez, E661 [30AP]

Vana, Alois, E610 [24AP]

Vihon, Ruthann, E223 [28FE]

Wojcichowski, Eugene, E181 [5FE]

Wright, Charles, E214 [27FE]

Zalewski, Michael J., E644 [25AP]