SAFETY
Amendments
Aviation: mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (S. 2440), S9770 [3OC], S11007 [25OC]
Business and industry: establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), H166 [1FE], H181, H183 [2FE]
Crime: enhance rights and protections of victims (S. 934), S2777 [13AP]
Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (S. 1452), S3552, S3559, S3563 [4MY]
Drugs: treatment of gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride relative to the Controlled Substances Act (H.R. 2130), H55 [31JA]
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: implementation (H.R. 2909), S7932 [27JY], H7690, H7695 [18SE]
Law enforcement: limit access to body armor by violent felons and facilitate the donation of Federal surplus body armor to State and local law enforcement agencies (S. 783), S11014 [25OC]
Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (S. 2413), S10154, S10155 [10OC]
NTSB: authorizing appropriations (S. 2412), S9767, S9769 [3OC]
Pipelines: improve safety and environmental protection (S. 2438), S8222, S8225 [7SE]
Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (H.R. 46), S11931 [15DE]
Secret Service: clarify authority relative to former Presidents and families, events of national significance, threat assessment, subpoena issuance, and forfeiture of computers and other counterfeiting devices (H.R. 3048), S10546, S10593 [13OC], S11651 [6DE], H10872, H10873 [25OC]
Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), H474, H476, H478, H479 [16FE]
Analyses
American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act (S. 1452), E1924-E1930 [25OC]
Antitampering Act (S. 2105), S819 [24FE]
Offender Reentry and Community Safety Act (H.R. 5563), E1959-E1961 [27OC]
Reclamation Safety of Dams Act Appropriations (S. 2410), S2625 [12AP]
Articles and editorials
Activism on Mother's Day, H3627 [23MY]
Air Station Cape Cod Turns 30, E1621 [28SE]
ATF Firearms Prosecution Referrals Drop—Study Says Criminal Cases Have Fallen Since 1992, but Picked Up Last Year, S351 [7FE]
Biosafety Assessment of Aquatic GMOs—The Case of Transgenic Fish, H4449 [14JN]
Blast in the Night, S8231 [7SE]
Bush Plan Grades Students Poverty Levels, S2307 [6AP]
Complex Drug Labels Bury Safety Message, E1027 [15JN]
Don't Democrats Believe in Democracy?, S350 [7FE]
DoubleClick Exec Says Privacy Legislation Needn't Crimp Results, S794 [24FE]
Enlightened Self-Interest, S11561 [5DE]
Ergo-Nonsense—New OSHA Workplace Regulation Isn't Based on a Completed Study, E2189 [15DE]
Experts Urge Immediate Action To Ease Fire Threat in Watershed, S6222 [30JN]
Family Reflects on Lost Loved Ones, S8021 [5SE]
Firearms Makers Win Dismissal of Lawsuits in 2 States, S354 [7FE]
Focus Shifts to Ford, S10067 [6OC]
Gas Line Rupture Forces Evacuation in Paterson, H7842 [19SE]
GOP Fights Favors for Smith & Wesson, H3326 [18MY]
Government by Lawsuit, H1632 [3AP]
Gun Deaths, Injuries on Decline—1997 Fatalities Were Lowest Since '60s—Many Reasons Cited, S350 [7FE]
Last Pipeline Victim Dies, S8022 [5SE]
Let's Begin To Manage Our Forests, S6517 [12JY]
Liberals Have Second Thoughts on the Second Amendment, S351 [7FE]
Losses of Life That Have Resulted From Smaller Vehicles, S5206 [15JN]
Marketing a Nuclear Wasteland, S3204 [2MY]
New Dept. of Agriculture Inspection System, S3045 [1MY]
Pipeline Safety—Don't Sacrifice the Good for the Status Quo, H9560 [10OC]
Possible Ecological Risks of Transgenic Organism Release When Transgenes Affect Mating Success—Sexual Selection and the Trojan Gene Hypothesis, H4449-H4451 [14JN]
Power of Mothers Marching, H3628 [23MY]
Product Recalls—Posters in Post Offices Will Help, E964 [9JN]
Rail Crossing Rules One More Mandate, H2509 [3MY]
To Be Safe, Start With the Driver, S4053 [17MY]
Why I Won't Buy Smith & Wesson, H2017 [11AP]
Why Moms Must Keep Marching, E750 [17MY]
Wrong Approach—Federal Lawsuit Ignores Rights of Gun Makers, S349 [7FE]
Your PC Is Watching, E1950 [26OC]
Bills and resolutions
Arapahoe Resuce Patrol, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 456), H1674 [3AP]
Architect of the Capitol: establish the position of Director of Fire Safety and Protection (see S. 2502), S3328 [3MY] (see H.R. 4366), H2511 [3MY]
Aviation: increase civil penalties and criminal fines for violation of regulations prohibiting the transportation of chemical oxygen generators on passenger-carrying aircraft in air commerce (see H.R. 5445), H9767 [11OC]
———mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (see S. 2440), S2728 [13AP]
———prevent certain frauds involving aircraft or space vehicle parts (see H.R. 3862), H756 [8MR]
———prohibit employment of certain individuals in positions affecting air transportation security (see H.R. 4529), H3812 [24MY]
———require air carriers to require passengers to provide government-issued identification before boarding an aircraft (see H.R. 3627), H340 [10FE]
BIA: clarify administration of Indian Reservation Road and Bridge Program (see S. 2283), S1671 [23MR]
Boyden, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 643), H10473 [19OC]
Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (see H.R. 4222), H2012 [10AP]
Business and industry: establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), consideration (see H. Res. 412), H164 [1FE]
Children and youth: ensure the safety of children placed in child care centers in Federal facilities (see H.R. 4519), H3648 [23MY]
———improve health and safety of children receiving child care outside the home (see S. 2236), S1392 [9MR] (see H.R. 4750), H5168 [26JN]
———infant crib safety (see S. 2803), S6015 [28JN]
———promote in-school personal safety programs for children (see H. Con. Res. 309), H2339 [13AP]
———protect the health and welfare of children involved in research (see S. 2809), S6015 [28JN] (see H.R. 5198), H7722 [18SE]
———support use of child safety seat occupancy identification programs (see H. Con. Res. 386), H7210 [27JY]
Children's Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 294), S2865 [25AP]
Clean Air Act: methyl bromide phaseout schedule (see S. 2504), S3513 [4MY] (see H.R. 4215), H1957 [6AP]
Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 2108), S867 [28FE] (see H.R. 3895), H921 [9MR]
———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see S. 2100), S799 [24FE]
———require disclosure of fires in dormitories and plans to reduce fire safety hazards and require the U.S. Fire Administration to establish fire safety standards for dormitories (see S. 2178), S1118 [2MR] (see H.R. 3831), H641 [2MR]
Computers: support Internet safety awareness (see H. Res. 575), H7502 [12SE]
Consumers: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product batch codes (see H.R. 4982), H7128 [26JY]
Corporations: support and adhere to the Global Sullivan Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility (see S. Res. 290), S2617 [12AP]
Correctional institutions: authorize funding for successful reentry of criminal offenders into local communities (see S. 2908), S7477 [24JY] (see H.R. 5563, 5567), H11206 [26OC]
Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 5021), H7207 [27JY]
CPSC: confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (see S. 2810), S6015 [28JN] (see H.R. 5031), H7207 [27JY]
———increase civil and criminal penalties imposed against companies that fail to report information on defective or dangerous products (see S. 2820), S6121 [29JN] (see H.R. 4586), H3924 [6JN]
———prevent injuries to vending machine users (see H.R. 4934), H6777 [24JY]
Crime: expand prohibition on stalking (see S. 2011), S113 [27JA] (see S. 2991), S7840 [27JY]
———facilitate the gathering of criminal background information on employees and volunteers for providers of care to children, the elderly, and disabled individuals (see S. 3220), S10801 [19OC] (see S. 3252), S11252 [27OC]
———inhibit the further intimidation of public officials within the U.S. (see S. 3094), S8941 [21SE] (see H.R. 4343), H2339 [13AP]
———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 2783), S5790 [26JN]
———prevent the entry by false pretenses to certain restricted areas and prevent misuse of genuine and counterfeit police badges (see H.R. 4827), H5954 [12JY]
———strengthen system for notifying parents of violent sexual offenders in their communities (see S. 2911), S7542 [25JY]
Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence: designate (see S. Res. 345), S7840 [27JY] (see S. Res. 374), S10412 [12OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority to establish performance standards for the reduction of microbiological pathogens in meat and poultry (see S. 2760), S5555 [21JN]
———reauthorize authority to pay costs associated with removal of commodities that pose a health or safety risk and adjust certain child nutrition programs (see S. 3230), S10926 [24OC]
Dept. of Energy: assess effectiveness of policy and site performance in the areas of safeguards and security and cyber security (see H.R. 3906), H996 [14MR]
———ensure continuation of certain authorities through the Assistant Sec. of Energy for Environment, Safety, and Health relative to indemnification and liability dealing with nuclear incidents (see H.R. 4446), H3049 [15MY]
———external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health at facilities (see H.R. 3907), H996 [14MR]
Dept. of HHS: allow officers and employees to issue detention orders on certain foods (see H.R. 5591), H11445 [27OC]
Dept. of HUD: evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards at public elementary schools and licensed child day-care facilities (see H.R. 5261), H7991 [21SE]
Dept. of Justice: acquire data on crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender (see H.R. 4317), H2338 [13AP]
Dept. of Labor: application of occupational safety and health regulations to home offices relative to promotion of telework opportunities (see H.R. 4080), H1405 [23MR] (see H.R. 4098), H1476 [28MR]
Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study with Temple University on the impact on highway safety of distractions to drivers (see H.R. 3848), H756 [8MR]
———delay implementation of NAFTA provisions that allow access for Mexican trucks to U.S. roads (see H. Res. 602), H8468 [28SE]
———issue regulations addressing safety concerns in minimizing delay for automobile traffic at railroad grade crossings (see H.R. 5413), H9504 [6OC]
———prohibit action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule relative to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers (see S. 2716), S5027 [13JN] (see H.R. 4511), H3474 [19MY]
District of Columbia: authorize Federal contribution for costs incurred in providing public safety services for demonstrations and other activities (see H.R. 3596), H254 [8FE]
Drugs: enhance consumer protection in the purchase of prescription drugs from Internet pharmacies (see S. 3208), S10619 [17OC] (see H.R. 5476), H10036 [17OC]
———protect children from drug traffickers (see H.R. 5312), H8405 [27SE]
Ecology and environment: provide funding for methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination (see H.R. 5206), H7870 [19SE]
Employment: amend Federal program for compensation of work injuries (see H.R. 3829), H641 [2MR]
FAA: establish review commission (see H.R. 5641), H12017 [5DE]
———require automatic external defibrillators in terminals at certain airports (see H.R. 5323), H8406 [27SE]
———treatment of certain amateur-built aircraft as experimental aircraft (see H.R. 3534), H48 [27JA]
Families and domestic relations: enable domestic violence hotline operators to access an Internet site to immediately direct callers to an available shelter (see S. 3110), S9267 [26SE]
FBI: provide a temporary alternative to fingerprint-based background checks to allow time to implement a national fingerprint-based system accessible by youth serving organizations (see H.R. 4424), H2966 [11MY]
FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see S. 3157), S9861 [4OC] (see H.R. 5385), H8799 [4OC]
———grant authority to regulate tobacco (see S. 2333), S1986 [30MR] (see S. 2379), S2347 [6AP] (see S. 2566, 2568), S4014 [16MY] (see H.R. 4042), H1163 [21MR] (see H.R. 4207), H1956 [6AP]
———restrict authority to issue clinical holds on investigational drugs or to deny patients expanded access to such drugs (see H.R. 3677), H509 [16FE]
———study health effects of radiofrequency emissions from wireless telephones (see H.R. 4610), H4120 [8JN]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: clinically superior modifications to previously approved or licensed drugs (see H.R. 4242), H2122 [11AP]
———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 3051), S8585 [14SE] (see H.R. 5247), H7990 [21SE]
FEMA: develop a plan for stockpiling potassium iodide tablets in areas near nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 4969), H7127 [26JY]
Financial institutions: encourage acceptance of environmentally sound processes for dry and wet cleaning as safe investments (see H. Con. Res. 383), H7210 [27JY]
Firearms: ban import of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, promote safe storage and use of handguns by consumers, and extend criminal background checks to gun shows (see H.R. 4009), H1118 [16MR]
———implement a system of licensing purchasers and a record of sale system (see S. 2525), S3692 [9MY]
———prevent children from having access to firearms (see H.R. 3987), H1077 [15MR]
———prevent possession of firearms by certain violent juvenile offenders (see H.R. 5194), H7722 [18SE]
———prohibit funding to give or withhold a preference to a seller of firearms or ammunition relative to an agreement on enhanced safety of handguns and pistols (see H.R. 4257), H2238 [12AP]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers and protect gun owner privacy and ownership rights (see S. 2270), S1596 [22MR]
———prohibit possession in places of worship or educational and scholastic settings (see S. Res. 295), S2865 [25AP] (see H. Con. Res. 359), H4817 [21JN]
———provide grants for the purchase of firearms to States and units of local government that enforce certain rules designed to protect the public from the misuse of handguns (see H.R. 5472), H9900 [12OC]
———regulate the manufacture, assembly, shipment, or transportation of firearms or firearm parts (see S. 3043), S8501 [13SE]
———require background checks for individuals that win firearms in lotteries (see H.R. 4559), H3867 [25MY]
Food: educate the public on the use of biotechnology in producing food and support additional scientific research into potential economic and environmental risks and benefits (see S. 2838), S6257 [30JN]
———educate the public on the use of biotechnology in producing food and support additional scientific research into the potential economic and environmental risks and benefits of using biotechnology (see H.R. 4627), H4173 [9JN]
———extend mandatory nutrition information labeling requirements to single-ingredient, raw meat, and poultry products (see H.R. 4175), H1763 [4AP]
———improve safety of imported foods (see S. 2480), S3023 [27AP] (see S. 2692), S4669 [7JN]
———improve safety of shell eggs (see H.R. 3526), H48 [27JA]
———repeal labeling requirements on foods containing saccharin (see H.R. 5668), H12531 [15DE]
———require foods containing known allergens to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of the allergens (see H.R. 5532), H10808 [24OC]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see S. 2080), S680 [22FE]
Food industry: require Dept. of Agriculture report on safety and monitoring of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 5095), H7209 [27JY]
———require FDA premarket review and oversight of all genetically engineered foods (see S. 3184), S10252 [11OC]
———safety of genetically engineered foods (see S. 2315), S1884 [29MR] (see H.R. 3883), H920 [9MR]
Foreign trade: require that imported agricultural products be subject to the same sanitary or phytosanitary measures as domestic products (see H.R. 3552), H89 [31JA]
Government regulations: review and limit the issuance of certain regulations relative to Federal contractors (see S. 2986), S7840 [27JY]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (see H. Con. Res. 293), H1405 [23MR]
Hazardous substances: amend regulations on the transportation of materials (see H.R. 4171), H1763 [4AP]
———detect, prevent, and minimize the consequences of accidental releases due to criminal activity and ensure public disclosure of information regarding hazardous chemicals and the potential for accidental releases (see H.R. 5623), H11812 [2NO]
Health: create a national voluntary reporting system to continually reduce medical errors and improve patient safety (see S. 2743), S5240 [15JN]
———enhance the Nation's capacity to address public health threats and emergencies (see S. 2731), S5106 [14JN] (see H.R. 4964), H7127 [26JY]
———reduce accidental injury and death resulting from medical mistakes and reduce medication-related errors (see S. 2038), S489 [8FE] (see S. 2738), S5240 [15JN]
———voluntary reporting of medication error information to assist in developing and disseminating recommendations and information on preventing medication errors (see H.R. 3672), H509 [16FE]
Immigration: cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for certain nonpermanent resident aliens whose removal would result in extreme medical hardship (see H.R. 5232), H7932 [20SE]
Kingston, NY: lighthouse conveyance (see H.R. 5199), H7722 [18SE]
Labeling: require fragrances containing known toxic substances or allergens to be labeled accordingly (see H.R. 5238), H7990 [21SE]
Law enforcement: assist States and local governments in carrying out Safe Homes-Safe Streets programs (see S. 2482), S3023 [27AP]
———assist States and local governments with safe communities programs and combatting school violence (see H.R. 5218), H7932 [20SE]
———combat club drug trafficking, distribution, and abuse (see H.R. 4553), H3867 [25MY]
———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for certain violent or obstructive conduct that is intended to injure, intimidate, or interfere with persons seeking to operate animal enterprises (see H.R. 5429), H9634 [10OC]
Law enforcement officers: authority of probation officers and pretrial services officers to carry firearms (see H.R. 4423), H2966 [11MY]
———clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see S. 2413), S2616 [12AP] (see H.R. 4033), H1123 [20MR]
Medicaid: improve quality of care furnished in nursing homes (see H.R. 4949), H7002 [25JY]
Medicare: assure quality of care to beneficiaries and reduce the incidence of medical errors (see H.R. 5404), H9011 [5OC]
———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 5246), H7990 [21SE]
Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 5166), H7577 [13SE]
———require criminal background checks for nursing facility workers (see S. 3066), S8759 [19SE]
———require nursing facilities to be air conditioned to receive funding (see H.R. 4898), H6717 [20JY]
Million Mom March: tribute to event supporting gun control legislation (see S. Res. 305), S3916 [11MY] (see H. Res. 498), H2770 [9MY]
Motor vehicles: establish certain rules for inspection and maintenance in States that contract out vehicle testing and inspection services (see H.R. 3522), H47 [27JA]
———impose criminal and civil penalties for failure to recall and knowingly distributing defective vehicles or parts (see S. 3070), S8759 [19SE]
———impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products (see S. 3012), S8105 [6SE] (see H.R. 5154), H7502 [12SE] (see H.R. 5190), H7651 [14SE]
———improve safety of car seats for children (see S. 2070), S613 [10FE] (see H.R. 4145), H1628 [30MR]
———make it illegal to sell tires which are the subject of a recall (see H.R. 5332), H8468 [28SE]
———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (see S. 3059), S8635 [15SE] (see H.R. 5164), H7577 [13SE]
———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 428), H9900 [12OC]
———require the President to negotiate an international agreement governing the recall of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment with safety-related defects (see S. 3061), S8635 [15SE]
National Day of Remembrance: designate to honor veterans exposed to radiation or radioactive materials during service (see S. Res. 336), S6841 [14JY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue standards for the use of motorized skate boards (see H.R. 5008), H7206 [27JY]
National Nuclear Security Administration: application of environmental protection, safety, and health regulations (see S. 2597), S4190 [18MY] (see H.R. 4288), H2337 [13AP]
National Park Service: prohibit air tour operations over Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (see S. 3053), S8585 [14SE]
National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 258), S613 [10FE]
National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 300), S3023 [27AP]
Native Americans: ensure full obligation authority for the Indian reservation roads program (see S. 2093), S799 [24FE]
NRC: establish within the Inspector General's office a unit to audit safety analysis and review activities and personnel of nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 4482), H3308 [17MY]
NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2412), S2616 [12AP]
Nuclear energy: remediation of uranium and thorium processing sites (see S. 2933), S7656 [26JY]
———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents and allow the Dept. of Energy to impose civil penalties on nonprofit contractors (see S. 2162), S1117 [2MR]
Nursing homes: regulate the employment of persons with criminal backgrounds (see H.R. 4293), H2337 [13AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 5037, 5038), H7207 [27JY]
———require changes in the bloodborne pathogens standard (see S. 3067), S8759 [19SE] (see H.R. 5178), H7651 [14SE]
———waive applicability to employment performed in an employee's residence (see H.R. 3518), H47 (see H.R. 3530), H48 (see H.R. 3539), H49 [27JA] (see H.R. 3643), H341 [10FE]
———waive applicability to employment performed in an employee's residence unless the job involves hazardous materials or the workplace was created so that the Act would not apply (see H.R. 3588), H253 [8FE]
Office for Protection of Human Research Subjects: establish (see H.R. 3569), H208 [2FE]
OSHA: require public comment, and a sound scientific basis, for proposed ergonomics regulations (see H. Con. Res. 260), H631 [1MR]
Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (see S. 2109), S867 [28FE]
Petroleum: prohibit the use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline, accelerate cleanup of leaking underground storage tanks, and assist communities with drinking water contamination (see H.R. 3798), H631 [1MR]
———prohibit the use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline and provide research on remediation of contaminated groundwater (see S. 2233), S1392 [9MR]
———prohibit use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), provide flexibility within the EPA's oxygenate requirements, and promote the use of renewable ethanol (see S. 2546), S3916 [11MY] (see H.R. 4011), H1118 [16MR]
Pharmaceuticals: abbreviate applications for the approval of new drugs (see H.R. 5231), H7932 [20SE]
———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 3636), H340 [10FE]
Pipelines: improve safety (see S. 2004), S85 [26JA] (see H.R. 3558), H90 [31JA]
———improve safety, public awareness, and environmental protection of pipeline transportation (see H.R. 4792), H5654 [29JN]
———improve safety and environmental protection (see S. 2409), S2616 [12AP] (see S. 2438), S2728 [13AP] (see S. 3002), S8019 [5SE] (see H.R. 4276), H2337 [13AP] (see H.R. 4849), H6051 [13JY]
———require periodic inspections and improve safety (see H.R. 5361), H8735 [3OC]
Poultry Products Inspection Act: cover pigeons distributed for use as human food (see H.R. 4073), H1404 [23MR]
Privacy: disclose the collection of information through computer software (see S. 3180), S10083 [6OC] (see H.R. 5571), H11206 [26OC]
———enhance and protect privacy of computer users (see S. 3083), S8823 [20SE]
———protect consumer privacy (see S. 2606), S4297 [23MY]
———protect consumer privacy on the Internet (see S. 2928), S7656 [26JY] (see H.R. 5430), H9634 [10OC]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see S. 2063), S613 [10FE] (see H.R. 3560), H90 [31JA]
Product safety: establish flammability testing standards and labeling regulations for upholstered furniture which is sold in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4368), H2511 [3MY]
———penalize the knowing and reckless introduction of a defective product into interstate commerce (see S. 3014), S8197 [7SE]
Radioactive substances: set contamination content standards in metals industry, prohibit release of contaminated scrap metal by Dept. of Energy facilities, and document contamination of imported scrap metals (see H.R. 4566), H3868 [25MY]
Railroads: delay effective date for the implementation of regulations requiring audible warnings at highway-rail grade crossings (see H.R. 5059), H7208 [27JY]
———improve quality of life and safety of persons living and working near railroad tracks (see H.R. 5082), H7209 [27JY]
———preserve, rehabilitate, and improve certain railroad tracks and bridges using funds collected through the diesel fuel tax (see H.R. 4746), H5168 [26JN]
Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2410), S2616 [12AP]
———increase authorization of appropriations (see H.R. 3595), H254 [8FE]
Research: protect human subjects in research (see H.R. 4605), H4120 [8JN]
Roads and highways: promote activities to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety (see H.R. 4217), H1957 [6AP]
Rural areas: provide funds for automatic external defibrillators and the training of individuals in advanced cardiac life support (see S. 2528), S3831 [10MY] (see H.R. 4953), H7002 [25JY]
Schools: develop and implement comprehensive school safety plans (see H.R. 4428), H2966 [11MY]
———ensure implementation of adequate safeguards before distributing certain prescribed medications to students (see H.R. 4083), H1405 [23MR]
———improve security with the placement and use of metal detectors (see S. 3162), S9944 [5OC] (see H.R. 4108), H1476 [28MR]
———provide grants for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in public schools (see H.R. 4506), H3474 [19MY]
———provide notification to State educational agencies regarding the availability of funds to establish school safety hotlines (see H.R. 5123), H7364 [7SE]
Ships and vessels: reinstate authority of States to adopt additional regulations on operation, maintenance, equipping, personnel qualification, or manning of oil tankers (see S. 2506), S3513 [4MY] (see H.R. 4385), H2606 [4MY]
———require the adoption of response plans for cargo tankers carrying oil (see H.R. 5025), H7207 [27JY]
Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), consideration (see H. Res. 423), H454 [15FE]
Social Security: promote smoking cessation under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Maternal and Child Health Program (see S. 3073), S8759 [19SE] (see H.R. 5208), H7870 [19SE]
Supreme Court: make permanent the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to provide security beyond the Supreme Court building and grounds (see H.R. 5136), H7365 [7SE]
Taxation: allow fishermen to use income averaging and extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see S. 2605), S4297 [23MY]
———enhanced research credit for development of smart gun technologies (see H.R. 5012), H7206 [27JY]
———provide a nonrefundable credit for individuals who purchase a residential safe storage device for firearms (see H.R. 4902), H6717 [20JY]
———provide consistent treatment of survivor benefits for public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see S. 2558), S4014 [16MY]
———treatment of qualified security devices (see H.R. 5616), H11781 [1NO]
Tobacco products: enlarge and strengthen warning labels (see S. 2889), S7229 [19JY] (see H.R. 4886), H6598 [19JY]
———provide for the disclosure of certain products and prescribe labels for packages and advertising (see S. 2125), S930 [29FE]
———reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 4041), H1163 [21MR]
Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (see S. 2105), S799 [24FE]
Transportation: safety of migrant seasonal agricultural workers (see S. 2095), S799 [24FE]
Trucking industry: support freeze on longer combination vehicles and current Federal limitations on truck size and weight (see H. Con. Res. 306), H2239 [12AP]
Vermont: allow the Corps of Engineers to carry out an assessment and modification of State, local, and private dams (see S. 2724), S5027 [13JN]
Brochures
Why Is Ethanol Good for Your Car? Mobil Corp., H1281 [22MR]
Bulletins
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) potential for water contamination: Dick Newpher, American Farm Bureau Federation, H1277 [22MR]
Charters
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., and OSHA Partnership To Ensure a Safe and Healthy Work Environment in the Construction Industry, E448 [30MR]
Cost Estimates
Airport Security Improvement Act (S. 2440): CBO, S8090 [6SE]
Descriptions
Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (H.R. 5178): Ballenger and Owens Substitute Amendment, H8675 [3OC]
Factsheets
OSHA's Use of Contractors During the Rulemaking Process—Expert Witnesses and Consultant Services, S5641 [22JN]
Voluntary Error Reduction and Improvement in Patient Safety Act (S. 2743), S5269 [15JN]
Letters
Children's Day Care Health and Safety Improvement Act: Adele Robinson, National Association for the Education of Young Children, S1410 [9MR]
———Donald E. Cook, American Academy of Pediatrics, S1410 [9MR]
———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), S1410 [9MR]
Children's Research Protection Act: David M. Krol, S6023 [28JN]
———Donald E. Cook, American Academy of Pediatrics, S6023 [28JN]
———Lawrence A. McAndrews, National Association of Children's Hospitals, S6024 [28JN]
———Raymond L. Woosley, American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, S6024 [28JN]
———Sheila S. Mulvey, S6023 [28JN]
———Stephen P. Spielberg and Alan Goldhammer, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (organization), S6024 [28JN]
College Fire Prevention Act: Anthony R. O'Neill, National Fire Protection Association, S814 [24FE]
———Daniel Jones, Chapel Hill, NC, Fire Dept., S814 [24FE]
———Richard M. Flaherty, College Parents of America (organization), S814 [24FE]
Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act: Ward Dean, H61 [31JA]
Dept. of Transportation action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule relative to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers: Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, S5194 [15JN]
Distribution of Intelligent Transportation System Program funding: Senator Graham, S10126 [10OC]
Dry Cleaning Environmental Tax Credit Act: Joseph C. Bonner, Bank of America Corp., E1370 [27JY]
Enhance the Nation's capacity to address public health threats and emergencies: Dyann F. Wirth, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, S11311 [28OC]
———Gail H. Cassell, American Society for Microbiology, S11311 [28OC]
———Jean-Pierre Garnier, SmithKline Beecham (business), S11312 [28OC]
———Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S11310 [28OC]
———Ronald L. Cada, Association of Public Laboratories, S11311 [28OC]
———several medical and health organizations, S11310 [28OC]
———Stephanie B.C. Bailey, National Association of County and City Health Officials, S11311 [28OC]
———William J. Martone, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, S11311 [28OC]
Ensure full obligation authority for the Indian reservation roads program: Connie Niva, Washington State Transportation Commission, S806 [24FE]
———David McKinney, Intertribal Transportation Association, S807 [24FE]
———Kelsey A. Begaye, Navajo Nation, S807 [24FE]
———Pete K. Rahn, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Dept., S806 [24FE]
Federal Protective Service Reform Act: Representative Burton, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5199 [27JN]
———Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5199 [27JN]
Fuel reduction programs in wildland-urban interface areas to reduce the risk of wildfires: Mike Dombeck, Forest Service, S6513 [12JY]
———New Mexico congressional delegation, S6513 [12JY]
Grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco, and reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products: John R. Garrison, American Lung Association, E371 [21MR]
Internet Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act: Carla J. Stovall, National Association of Attorneys General, S10621 [17OC]
———Henri R. Manasse, Jr., American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, S10622 [17OC]
———John A. Gans, American Pharmaceutical Association, S10621 [17OC]
———Linda F. Golodner, National Consumers League, S10622 [17OC]
———Peter M. Neupert, drugstore.com, Inc., S10622 [17OC]
Issuance of concealed handgun licenses in Michigan: Senator Levin, S11895 [15DE]
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) potential for water contamination: Ed Wiederstein, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, H1278 [22MR]
———Eric Vaughn, Renewable Fuels Association, H1277 [22MR]
———Leon Corzine, Illinois Corn Growers Association, H1278 [22MR]
———Lynn Jensen, National Corn Growers Association, H1277 [22MR]
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Equipment Defect Notification Improvement Act: Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, S10048 [6OC]
———several victims of accidents involving Firestone tires, S10040 [6OC]
Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H8679 [3OC]
———Charles N. Jeffress, Dept. of Labor, S11043 [26OC]
———Representatives Ballenger and Owens, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), S11043 [26OC]
OSHA implementation of ergonomic regulations: Connie J. Varcasia, New York State Dept. of Labor, S5644 [22JN]
———Johnny J. Butler, Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor and Industry, S5645 [22JN]
———Peggy Taylor, AFL-CIO, H4101 [8JN]
Penalties for the use or sale of defective or uncertified aircraft parts: Janet Reno, Attorney General, Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, and Daniel S. Goldin, NASA, S1261 [8MR]
Pipeline Safety Improvement Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, H9556 [10OC]
Preparedness Against Terrorism Act: Joseph F. Myers, National Emergency Management Association, H6893 [25JY]
———National League of Cities, H6893 [25JY]
Prohibit application of dangerous pesticides in areas used by children: W. Michael McCabe, EPA, S7091 [18JY]
Prohibit application of dangerous presticides in areas used by children: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, S7034 [17JY]
Prohibit implementation of proposed contractor responsibility amendments to Federal acquisition regulations: Bruce N. Hahn, Computing Technology Industry Association, H6675 [20JY]
———Charles H. Cantus, Professional Services Council, H6676 [20JY]
———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, H6673 [20JY]
———Deidre A. Lee, OMB, H6683 [20JY]
———Electronic Industries Alliance, H6675 [20JY]
———Gary Engebretson, Contract Services Association of America, H6676 [20JY]
———John W. Douglass, Aerospace Industries Association of America, H6676 [20JY]
———Kevin M. Burke, Food Distributors International, H6678 [20JY]
———Lawrence F. Skibbie, National Defense Industrial Association, H6677 [20JY]
———Loren E. Sweatt, Associated General Contractors of America, H6679 [20JY]
———Lyn M. Withey, International Paper (business), H6679 [20JY]
———Michael E. Baroody, National Association of Manufacturers, H6677 [20JY]
———Michael J. Eastman, Legal Policy Association, Inc., H6678 [20JY]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6678 [20JY]
———Representative Goodling, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H6683 [20JY]
———Representative Talent, Committee on Small Business (House), H6673 [20JY]
———Representatives Thomas M. Davis and James P. Moran, H6679 [20JY]
———Rhett B. Dawson, Information Technology Industry Council, H6674 [20JY]
———Richard W. Carroll, Small Business Technology Coalition, H6673 [20JY]
———Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, H6674, H6683 [20JY]
———Susan R. Meisinger, Society for Human Resource Management, H6679 [20JY]
———Technology Coalition for Responsible Procurement, H6675 [20JY]
———Todd McCracken, National Small Business United, H6673 [20JY]
———William B. Spencer, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., H6678 [20JY]
———William T. Archey, American Electronics Association, H6675 [20JY]
Reclamation Safety of Dams Act appropriations: Eluid L. Martinez, Dept. of the Interior, S2624 [12AP]
Reductions in youth gun violence and crimes involving firearms, and enforcement of existing gun laws: Representative Bilbray, H6648 [20JY]
Regulation of train whistles at crossings: Representatives Lipinski and Petri, H2510 [3MY]
Removal of toxic waste from former military facilities in Bermuda: C. Eugene Cox, Acting Prime Minister of Bermuda, H4017 [7JN]
———Christopher Meyer, British Ambassador, H4017 [7JN]
———Representative Jerry Lewis, H4017 [7JN]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport perimeter rules on flight distances: several Senators, S1263 [8MR]
Rural Access to Emergency Devices Act: Gayle Russell, American Heart Association, S3832 [10MY]
———Lynn A. Smaha, American Heart Association, S3833 [10MY]
Safety of children placed in child care centers in Federal facilities: Representative Burton, Committee on Government Reform (House), H8075 [26SE]
———Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8075 [26SE]
School violence studies: Ron A. Astor, University of Michigan, S4444 [25MY]
Small Business Liability Reform Act: Barry B. Anderson, CBO, H472 [16FE]
———Nancy Stoner, Natural Resources Defense Council, H483 [16FE]
———Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H472 [16FE]
———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H472 [16FE]
Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), S10398 [12OC]
———Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, S10230 [11OC]
Use of Vieques Island in Puerto Rico for military operations: Jerry M. Hultin, Dept. of the Navy, H1527 [29MR]
Voluntary Error Reduction and Improvement in Patient Safety Act: Andrew Dreyfus, Massachusetts Hospital Association, S5270 [15JN]
———David Johnson, Federation of Behavioral, Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, S5270 [15JN]
Lists
Arapahoe Resuce Patrol, Inc., H3006-H3016 [15MY]
Communities for Safer Guns Coalition, H4888-H4890 [21JN]
Contract Services Association of America, H6676 [20JY]
Multiple shootings in 1999, S1066 [2MR]
New Jersey fire and medical emergency personnel, E3 [24JA]
Supporters of S. 2105, Antitampering Act, S819 [24FE]
Memorandums
Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Potential for Water Contamination: EPA, H1274 [22MR]
Messages
Consumer Product Safety Commission Enhanced Enforcement Act: President Clinton, S3944 [15MY], S4011 [16MY], H2975 [15MY]
Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: President Clinton, S8527 [13SE]
Hazardous Materials Transportation Report: President Clinton, S2232 [5AP], H1821 [5AP]
Highway Safety: President Clinton, S10799 [19OC], H10461 [19OC]
International Plant Protection Convention: President Clinton, S1687 [23MR]
Petitions and memorials
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians: ensure full obligation authority for the Indian reservation roads program, S807 [24FE]
Washington State Transportation Commission: ensure full obligation authority for the Indian reservation roads program, S807 [24FE]
Poems
``Let the Mothers Lead the Fight,'' Representative Owens, H3632 [23MY]
Proclamations
Kids Day America/International: Senator Santorum, S4186 [18MY]
Proposals
Fuel reduction programs in wildland-urban interface areas to reduce the risk of wildfires: Senators Domenici and Bingaman, S6223 [30JN]
Questions and answers
Application of dangerous pesticides in areas used by children: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) and the EPA, S7090, S7091 [18JY]
Remarks in House
ADT Security Services, Inc.: tribute to contributions to the National Crime Prevention Council, E1548 [20SE]
Agriculture: eliminate use of antibiotic drugs in livestock unless there is a reasonable certainty of no harm to human health, H6359 [18JY]
Alaska Airlines: tribute to victims of flight 261 air disaster, E48 [1FE]
Arapahoe Resuce Patrol, Inc.: tribute (H. Res. 456), H3005-H3016 [15MY]
Architect of the Capitol: establish the position of Director of Fire Safety and Protection (H.R. 4366), H2485 [3MY]
Armed Forces: prohibit funding for participation in foreign airshows or trade exhibitions involving military equipment, H3393 [18MY]
Aviation: installation of emergency locator transmitters on aircraft, H1023 [15MR]
———mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (S. 2440), H10523-H10527 [23OC]
Baltimore, MD: tribute to Baltimore City Police School Force, H615 [1MR]
BATF: prohibit procurement preference to firearms manufacturers that enter into agreements with the Federal Government, H6703-H6705 [20JY]
———proposal to hire new agents relative to gun laws, H363 [14FE]
Bellingham, WA: anniversary of pipeline accident, H4172 [9JN]
Bermuda: removal of toxic waste from former military facilities, H4017 [7JN]
Boecker, Paul: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award recipient, E619 [3MY]
Boy Scouts: regulation of activities on public lands, H7283, H7284 [7SE]
Bozrah, CT: anniversary of Bozrah Volunteer Fire Dept., E678 [9MY]
Broward County, FL: Broward County Fire Rescue recipient of the Florida Dept. of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services EMS Injury Prevention Agency of the Year, E1831 [19OC]
———tribute to Broward County Fire Rescue Service, E847 [25MY]
Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (H.R. 4222), H2022, H2024 [11AP]
Business and industry: clarify statute of repose for durable goods relative to existing State statutes of limitation and assertion of claims for remediation of environmental hazards, H182 [2FE]
———clarify statute of repose for durable goods relative to industry standards at the time of production, H183 [2FE]
———establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), H173-H184 [2FE], E95 [8FE]
———establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), amendment process, H7 [27JA]
———establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), consideration (H. Res. 412), H171-H173 [2FE]
———establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), corrections in engrossment, H184 [2FE]
Ceasefire New Jersey (organization): tribute, E458 [30MR]
Charlevoix, MI: anniversary of search and rescue operations at Coast Guard Station Charlevoix, E1243 [14JY]
Child care: provide criminal background checks for employees at Federal agency child care facilities, H6670 [20JY]
Children and youth: ensure the safety of children placed in child care centers in Federal facilities (H.R. 4519), H8072-H8075 [26SE]
———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (H.R. 3235), H8580-H8583 [2OC]
———improve health and safety of children receiving child care outside the home, H8249, H8255 [27SE]
———increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care, H7974 [21SE]
———promote in-school personal safety programs for children (H. Con. Res. 309), H3002-H3005 [15MY]
Clark County, NV: closing of abandoned mines, H8000 [25SE]
Coast Guard: funding, H1021, H1022 [15MR]
Colorado: State Supreme Court decision on prison terms for certain sex offenders, H10813 [25OC]
Computers: support Internet safety awareness (H. Res. 575), H9537-H9539 [10OC], E1782 [13OC]
Correctional institutions: authorize funding for successful reentry of criminal offenders into local communities (H.R. 5563), E1959 [27OC]
Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (H.R. 5021), H8094, H8095 [26SE], E1359 [27JY]
CPSC: increase civil and criminal penalties imposed against companies that fail to report information on defective or dangerous products (H.R. 4586), E900 [6JN]
———list of children's products subject to recall or corrective action, H4845, H4846 [21JN]
Crime: expand prohibition on stalking, H9031 [6OC]
———prevent the entry by false pretenses to certain restricted areas and prevent misuse of genuine and counterfeit police badges (H.R. 4827), H8570-H8572 [2OC], E1228 [13JY]
Customs Service: monitoring for radioactivity in imported scrap metals funding through reductions in the Dept. of the Treasury Inspector General's office, H6645-H6647 [20JY]
Cyberangels (organization): tribute, E544 [12AP]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit procurement preference to firearms manufacturers that enter into agreements with the Federal Government, H3326, H3328, H3329 [18MY]
Dept. of Education: 21st Century Teacher Scholarships Act funding through reductions in OSHA, H4286, H4287 [13JN]
Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction, H1863, H1865, H1937 [6AP]
———establish consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (S. 1452), H10655-H10690 [24OC], E1907, E1910, E1921 [25OC], E1974 [28OC]
———include builders and building inspectors on consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction, H1902 [6AP]
———prohibit funding to implement Smith & Wesson (business) gun safety settlement agreement, H4897-H4901 [21JN]
———prohibit procurement preference to firearms manufacturers that enter into agreements with the Federal Government, H4887-H4893 [21JN]
Dept. of Justice: hazardous chemical storage facility security study funding, H4978, H4979 [22JN]
———prohibit funding to implement Smith & Wesson (business) gun safety settlement agreement, H5140-H5144 [26JN], E1244 [14JY]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding for interim storage of spent radioactive waste on Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indian reservation lands, H5275 [27JN]
———submit report on feasibility and desirability of recovering costs of high altitude lifesaving missions on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve (S. 698), H10572, H10702 [24OC]
Dept. of Transportation: conduct study to determine ways to reduce fatalities, injuries, and property damage caused by backing vehicles, E1366 [27JY]
———establish a grant program for providing assistance to emergency response organizations (H.R. 3155), H1593 [30MR]
Dingfelder, George: ``Heat Hero'' drunk driving arrest award recipient, E1102 [23JN]
Disasters: anniversary of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 crash in New York, E1259 [18JY]
District of Columbia: authorize Federal contribution for costs incurred in providing public safety services for demonstrations and other activities (H.R. 3596), E96 [8FE]
———fire and emergency medical services safety measures funding, H2644-H2647 [8MY]
———preparations for World Bank/IMF meetings, H1944, H1945 [6AP]
———prohibit location of needle exchange programs within 1,000 feet of areas where children may be present, H7588-H7590 [14SE], H8752, H8753 [4OC]
———review appropriateness of reopening Pennsylvania Avenue in front of White House, H8433 [28SE]
Drugs: enhance consumer protection in the purchase of prescription drugs from Internet pharmacies (H.R. 5476), E1808 [17OC]
———protect children from drug traffickers (H.R. 5312), H9950, H9951 [17OC], E1865 [19OC]
———treatment of gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride relative to the Controlled Substances Act (H.R. 2130), H55-H62 [31JA]
Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals, H9019-H9025, H9047 [6OC]
EII, Inc.: tribute to employee safety and health programs, E1397, E1399 [6SE]
Emergency services: firefighting and emergency medical services funding, H1473 [28MR], H1492, H1578-H1582 [29MR], H1592-H1594 [30MR], H1757-H1761 [4AP], H12486 [15DE], E475 [3AP]
EPA: dredging of contaminated sediments, H4865, H4866 [21JN]
———radon in drinking water regulations, H4867 [21JN]
FAA: establish review commission (H.R. 5641), E2126 [5DE]
Fairfax, VA: Fairfax Central Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Award recipients, E216 [1MR]
Families and domestic relations: expand tax credits and grant programs to increase affordability, quality, and safety of child care, H3932 [7JN]
FDA: assessment of allergenicity of genetically engineered foods, H5594-H5596 [29JN]
———Center for Veterinary Research funding for antibiotic drugs for livestock, H5684, H5685 [10JY], H5817 [11JY], E1209 [11JY], E1760 [12OC]
———grant authority to regulate tobacco, H7087-H7090 [26JY], E1169 [30JN]
———grant authority to regulate tobacco (H.R. 4042), H1127 [21MR], E371 [21MR]
———grant authority to regulate tobacco (H.R. 4207), H1847-H1849 [5AP], H2114 [11AP], H2503 [3MY]
———prohibit funding to vaccine-related advisory committees that grant conflicts of interest waivers, H5777-H5779 [11JY]
———restrict authority to issue clinical holds on investigational drugs or to deny patients expanded access to such drugs (H.R. 3677), E2230 [15DE]
———study health effects of radiofrequency emissions from wireless telephones (H.R. 4610), E934 [9JN]
———Supreme Court decision relative to jurisdiction over tobacco, H1288 [23MR]
———testing and recall of genetically engineered livestock feed sold for human consumption, H7741 [19SE]
Federal contracts: prohibit implementation of proposed contractor responsibility amendments to Federal acquisition regulations, H6672-H6684 [20JY], E1298 [21JY]
FEMA: make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards, H9645, H9649, H9655, H9662 [11OC]
———make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards (H.R. 1168), H5008 [22JN], H5174 [27JN], E475 [3AP]
Financial institutions: encourage acceptance of environmentally sound processes for dry and wet cleaning as safe investments (H. Con. Res. 383), E1369 [27JY]
Fire prevention: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local governments in improving public safety against fire and fire-related hazards, H1580 [29MR]
Firearms: enhance enforcement of handgun safety laws and prevent children from obtaining access to firearms, H2080-H2089 [11AP], H6648 [20JY]
———improve safety of handguns, H2414 [3MY]
———improve safety of handguns (H.R. 515), H611 [1MR], H1082 [16MR], H1176 [22MR], H1769 [5AP]
———lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, H467-H473 [16FE]
———notify State and local law enforcement agencies and the BATF when an instant criminal background check determines a person is ineligible for a handgun, H4995 [22JN]
———prevent children from having access to firearms, H578, H579 [1MR], H1080 [16MR], H2502 [3MY], E179 [29FE]
———prevent children from having access to firearms (H.R. 3987), H1115 [16MR]
———prevent possession of firearms by certain violent juvenile offenders (H.R. 5194), E1517 [18SE]
———provide grants for the purchase of firearms to States and units of local government that enforce certain rules designed to protect the public from the misuse of handguns (H.R. 5472), E1782 [13OC]
———require background checks for individuals that win firearms in lotteries (H.R. 4559), E859 [25MY]
———require persons to obtain a State license before receiving a handgun or ammunition (H.R. 2916), H1175 [22MR], H2961 [11MY]
———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun, H4023 [7JN]
———tribute to First Monday 2000—Unite To End Gun Violence campaign, E1642 [2OC]
Food: improve safety of shell eggs, H5771, H5772 [11JY]
———repeal labeling requirements on foods containing saccharin (H.R. 5668), E2237 [15DE]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, H5782, H5783 [11JY]
Food Allergy Awareness Week: observance, E668 [8MY]
Food industry: safety of genetically engineered foods (H.R. 3883), E2054 [1NO], E2072 [2NO]
FTC: prescribe regulations to protect the privacy of personal information collected from, and about, children on the Internet, E616 [2MY]
Government: impact of security-based surveillance on personal liberties, H185 [2FE]
Gramercy Park Block Association: tribute, E1348 [27JY]
GSA: Federal Protective Service reform (H.R. 809), H5198-H5201 [27JN], H6890 [25JY], H8074 [26SE]
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: implementation (H.R. 2909), H6389-H6399 [18JY], H7690-H7695 [18SE]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance, H5154 [26JN], H8204 [27SE], H9638 [11OC]
———compliance (H. Con. Res. 293), H1287 [23MR], H1420 [28MR], H1482 [29MR], H1624 [30MR], H1681 [4AP], H1854 [6AP], H1987 [10AP], H2018 [11AP], H2414 [3MY], H2974 [15MY], H3056 [16MY], H3185 [17MY], H3533, H3564-H3568 [23MY], H3872 [6JN], H4125 [9JN], E831 [25MY]
Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H704 [8MR], H1188-H1197 [22MR], H10033 [17OC], H11930 [4DE]
———increase funding for poison control centers and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access (S. 632), H230-H233, H237 [8FE]
Health: enhance the Nation's capacity to address public health threats and emergencies, H11313 [26OC]
———reduce accidental injury and death resulting from medical mistakes and reduce medication-related errors, H7006 [26JY]
———review of immunization and vaccine programs, E2230 [15DE]
Health care facilities: guidelines for the use of therapeutic restraints, H8250, H8255, H8260 [27SE]
Idaho: tribute to antiviolence pledge by high school students, H8894 [5OC]
Immigration: cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for certain nonpermanent resident aliens whose removal would result in extreme medical hardship (H.R. 5232), E1549 [20SE]
Kansas City, MO: propriety of political advertising campaign questioning the safety of public schools, H7874 [20SE]
Kids Day America/International: observance, E708 [11MY]
Lakewood, OH: observance of National Walk Our Children to School Day, E1662 [4OC]
Law enforcement: assist States and local governments with safe communities programs and combatting school violence (H.R. 5218), E1544 [20SE]
———combat club drug trafficking, distribution, and abuse (H.R. 4553), H3857 [25MY]
———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for certain violent or obstructive conduct that is intended to injure, intimidate, or interfere with persons seeking to operate animal enterprises (H.R. 5429), E1728 [10OC]
Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (H.R. 4033), H6932-H6936 [25JY], E1345 [27JY]
———clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (S. 2413), H10871, H10872 [25OC], E1978, E2000 [28OC]
Macon Iron and Paper Stock, Inc.: Georgia Dept. of Labor Director's Award for Safety recipient, E1861 [19OC]
Maryland: Tolchester Channel S-turn straightening project funding, H5232-H5237 [27JN]
Massachusetts: anniversary of Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, E1621 [28SE]
Medicare: assure quality of care to beneficiaries and reduce the incidence of medical errors (H.R. 5404), E1703 [6OC]
———impact of State spending levels on the quality of health care services, E1840 [19OC]
Medicare/Medicaid: require nursing facilities to be air conditioned to receive funding (H.R. 4898), E1326 [26JY]
Mexico: safety and well-being of U.S. citizens injured while traveling (H. Con. Res. 232), H4681 [20JN], H6722-H6724 [24JY]
MICROMEDEX (business): tribute to POISINDEX electronic database, E403 [23MR]
Million Mom March: tribute to event supporting gun control legislation, H2471 [3MY], H2658 [9MY], H2955, H2959-H2964 [11MY], H2970, H2972, H2974 [15MY], H3057 [16MY], H3400 [18MY], H3626-H3632 [23MY], E693 [10MY], E750 [17MY]
Missouri: tribute to Missouri State Highway Patrol, E921 [9JN]
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): anniversary, E1413 [6SE]
Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products, H9631 [10OC]
———improve safety of car seats for children, H9630 [10OC]
———recall and investigation of Firestone tires, H7368 [11SE]
———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), H9624-H9632 [10OC], E1778 [13OC], E1803, E1816 [17OC], E2024 [30OC]
———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 428), H9852 [12OC]
———require tire manufacturers to clearly print identification numbers to allow consumers to easily identify recalled products and ensure that a replacement and reimbursement process for recalled tires is in place, H9630 [10OC]
NAFTA: impact on safety and working conditions of U.S. and Mexican truck drivers, H2376 [2MY]
National Academy of Sciences: genetically-engineered foods study funding, H5538-H5540 [29JN]
National Enzyme Co.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Merit Status designee, E1288 [21JY]
National Poison Prevention Week: observance, E403 [23MR]
National security: threat of cyberterrorism against military and civilian infrastructures and systems, H974-H979 [14MR]
National Sleep Awareness Week: observance, H1827 [5AP], E564 [13AP]
Nevada: tribute to emergency medical personnel, H7873 [20SE]
New Jersey: tribute to fire and medical emergency personnel, E3 [24JA]
NIST: fire safety research and technology funding, H5007, H5008 [22JN]
NRC: decision on restarting Indian Point nuclear power facility, H5216, H5217 [27JN]
———establish within the Inspector General's office a unit to audit safety analysis and review activities and personnel of nuclear powerplants (H.R. 4482), E754 [17MY]
NTSB: authorizing appropriations (S. 2412), H9993-H9997 [17OC]
Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 45), H1189 [22MR]
Occupational safety and health: partnership between OSHA and the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., E300 [14MR], E448 [30MR], E496 [5AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: require changes in the bloodborne pathogens standard (H.R. 5178), H8673-H8680 [3OC], E1511, E1512 [18SE], E1686 [5OC]
———waive applicability to employment performed in an employee's residence, H1176 [22MR]
———waive applicability to employment performed in an employee's residence (H.R. 3539), H11 [27JA]
Ohio: anniversary of Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office, E374 [22MR]
OSHA: implementation of ergonomic regulations, H4051, H4064, H4094-H4104 [8JN], H4307 [13JN], H9640 [11OC], H11669-H11673, H11678 [31OC], H11718-H11725 [1NO], H11787, H11792, H11793, H11797, H11801 [2NO]
———issue regulations to eliminate or minimize the significant risk of needlestick injury to health care workers (H.R. 1899), H8680 [3OC]
Pasadena, TX: OSHA investigation of explosion at Phillips Petroleum Co., plant, H1451 [28MR]
Petroleum: prohibit use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), provide flexibility within the EPA's oxygenate requirements, and promote the use of renewable ethanol (H.R. 4011), H1272-H1282 [22MR]
Pharmaceuticals: provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 3636), E114 [10FE]
Pipelines: improve safety, public awareness, and environmental protection of pipeline transportation (H.R. 4792), H7841, H7843 [19SE]
———improve safety and environmental protection, H7627, H7628 [14SE]
———improve safety and environmental protection (S. 2438), H8773 [4OC], H9548-H9562 [10OC], H9819 [12OC], E1752, E1759, E1766 [12OC], E1777 [13OC]
———improve safety (H.R. 3558), H69 [31JA], H96 [1FE], H612 [1MR], H4172 [9JN], H6564 [19JY], H7843 [19SE], E791 [19MY]
———require periodic inspections and improve safety (H.R. 5361), H9559 [10OC], E1656 [3OC]
Posey, Luther: tribute to efforts relative to the Glenwood Springs, CO, Police Dept. receiving the Colorado Dept. of Transportation Silver Buckle Award, E1739 [11OC]
Privacy: disclose the collection of information through computer software (H.R. 5571), E1949 [26OC]
———protect consumer privacy on the Internet, H11450 [28OC]
———protect consumer privacy on the Internet (H.R. 5430), E1934 [25OC]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (H.R. 3560), E111 [10FE]
Product safety: establish flammability testing standards and labeling regulations for upholstered furniture which is sold in interstate commerce (H.R. 4368), E626 [3MY]
———tribute to CPSC and Postal Service efforts to expose defective products, E964 [9JN]
Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (H.R. 1522), H3934 [7JN]
Puerto Rico: continue Armed Forces use of training ranges on Vieques Island involving live munitions, H415 [15FE]
———use of Vieques Island for military operations, H1492, H1493, H1509, H1515, H1527, H1561-H1563 [29MR], H2329 [13AP], H3363-H3371 [18MY], H9657 [11OC], E868 [25MY]
Radioactive substances: remediation of Atlas uranium milling site near Moab, UT, H9644, H9649, H9705 [11OC]
———remediation of Atlas uranium milling site near Moab, UT (H.R. 1559), H191 [2FE]
Railroads: grade crossing matching funds program funding, H3436, H3437 [19MY]
———regulation of train whistles at crossings, H1988 [10AP], H2505-H2510 [3MY]
Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: increase authorization of appropriations (H.R. 3595), H10519, H10520 [23OC]
Research: protect human subjects in research, H8262 [27SE]
Roads and highways: allocation of traffic safety funding to pedestrian safety features, H3528 [23MY]
Rockville Centre, NY: tribute to ``Tap 2000—Tap Into America's Hearts to Keep Our Children Safe'' event, E801 [22MY]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: addition of slots and lifting of perimeter rule on flight distances, H1019, H1021, H1022, H1024, H1025, H1028 [15MR], E377 [22MR]
Rural areas: tribute to students testifying on living conditions in Colonias, H1082 [16MR]
Schiefelbein, Jeff: Texas A&M University Outstanding Achievement for a New Committee and Individual Contribution to Campus awards recipient, H8409 [28SE]
Schools: develop and implement comprehensive school safety plans (H.R. 4428), H4021 [7JN]
———improve security with the placement and use of metal detectors, H9035, H9044 [6OC]
———provide notification to State educational agencies regarding the availability of funds to establish school safety hotlines (H.R. 5123), H7380-H7384 [12SE]
Secret Service: clarify authority relative to former Presidents and families, events of national significance, threat assessment, subpoena issuance, and forfeiture of computers and other counterfeiting devices (H.R. 3048), H5090-H5092 [26JN], H10872-H10874 [25OC]
———establish review process to determine appropriateness of proposed closures for safety purposes, H8433 [28SE]
Ships and vessels: reinstate authority of States to adopt additional regulations on operation, maintenance, equipping, personnel qualification, or manning of oil tankers (H.R. 4385), H2637 [8MY]
Silverdale, WA: observance of Kids Day America, E1553 [21SE]
Small business: allow Federal court jurisdiction over claims dealing with interference in interstate commerce and antitrust matters, H479 [16FE]
———limit punitive damages against small businesses except in cases where they are proven to have acted with specific intent to cause harm, H476, H477 [16FE]
———protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), H463-H486 [16FE]
———protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), amendment process, H280 [10FE]
———protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), consideration (H. Res. 423), H461-H463 [16FE]
Small Business Liability Reform Act: define ``punitive damages'' as those awarded to punish or deter similar behavior and not including civil penalties, fines, or treble damages assessed by a State or Federal agency, H478, H479 [16FE]
———define ``small business'' relative to revenue and clarify provisions on product liability, hate crimes, and State punitive damages application and opt-out procedures, H480-H485 [16FE]
Smith & Wesson (business): agreement on enhanced safety of handguns and pistols, H1483 [29MR], H1632 [3AP], H2017 [11AP]
Springfield Remanufacturing Corp.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star Site designee, E1320 [26JY]
Standard Register Co.: tribute to Monroe, NC, facility for operation with no work-related injuries, E1457 [13SE]
Supreme Court: make permanent the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to provide security beyond the Supreme Court building and grounds (H.R. 5136), H9540 [10OC], E1763 [12OC]
Taxation: allow credit for dry cleaning equipment that uses reduced amounts of hazardous substances (H.R. 1303), E1369 [27JY]
———enhanced research credit for development of smart gun technologies (H.R. 5012), E1973 [28OC]
———treatment of qualified security devices (H.R. 5616), E2049 [1NO]
———use revenues from excise taxes imposed on fuel used in trains for the elimination of railway-highway crossing hazards (H.R. 2060), H1988 [10AP], H2505 [3MY]
Tobacco products: reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (H.R. 4041), E371 [21MR]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, H1320 [23MR], H2243 [13AP]
Trucking industry: support freeze on longer combination vehicles and current Federal limitations on truck size and weight (H. Con. Res. 306), H11592 [30OC]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: require a report on genetically engineered fish, H4448-H4451 [14JN]
Washington: require hydrostatic testing of oil pipeline from Allen, WA, to Renton, WA, H3450 [19MY]
Remarks in Senate
Alaska Airlines: tribute to victims of flight 261 air disaster, S186, S204 [1FE]
Architect of the Capitol: establish the position of Director of Fire Safety and Prevention (S. 2502), S3331 [3MY]
Arkansas: tribute to WatchDOGS school violence prevention program, S392 [7FE]
Aviation: increase penalties for the use or sale of defective or uncertified aircraft parts, S1261 [8MR]
———mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (S. 2440), S2520 [11AP], S2759 [13AP], S8090 [6SE], S9770-S9772 [3OC], S11007-S11009 [25OC]
Baby Safety Month: observance, S9031 [22SE]
BATF: prohibit procurement preference to firearms manufacturers that enter into agreements with the Federal Government, S7596 [26JY]
Bellingham, WA: anniversary of pipeline accident, S4542 [6JN]
BIA: clarify administration of Indian Reservation Road and Bridge Program (S. 2283), S1677 [23MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: construction of the Capitol Visitor Center, S5451 [20JN]
———limit funds for application of dangerous pesticides, S7057 [17JY]
———require multiple officers at security checkpoints, S778 [24FE], S1809 [28MR], S2930 [26AP], S3042 [27AP], S3792 [10MY], S3937 [15MY]
Capitol Buildings and Grounds: require multiple officers at security checkpoints, S278 [2FE], S314, S315 [3FE], S348 [7FE], S478, S479, S480 [8FE], S512 [9FE]
Children and youth: improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours, S2414 [7AP], S10954 [25OC]
———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (H.R. 3235), S10545, S10546 [13OC]
———improve health and safety of children receiving child care outside the home (S. 2236), S1408-S1411 [9MR]
———infant crib safety (S. 2803), S6015 [28JN]
———lead poisoning screening and treatment funding, S9105 [22SE]
———prohibit transfer to and possession of semiautomatic assault weapons by individuals under 18, S1478 [21MR]
———protect the health and welfare of children involved in research (S. 2809), S6021-S6025 [28JN]
Children's Internet Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 294), S2873 [25AP]
Coal: National Academy of Sciences study on coal waste impoundments funding, S11879 [15DE]
Coast Guard: funding, S1257, S1258 [8MR]
Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (S. 2100), S813-S815 [24FE]
———require disclosure of fires in dormitories and plans to reduce fire safety hazards and require the U.S. Fire Administration to establish fire safety standards for dormitories (S. 2178), S1125 [2MR]
Convention Concerning Safety and Health in Mines: ratification, S9184 [25SE]
Correctional institutions: authorize funding for successful reentry of criminal offenders into local communities (S. 2908), S7477 [24JY]
CPSC: confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (S. 2810), S6025 [28JN], S6113 [29JN]
———increase civil and criminal penalties imposed against companies that fail to report information on defective or dangerous products (S. 2820), S6134 [29JN]
Crime: enhance rights and protections of victims (S. 934), S2782, S2783 [13AP], S3910 [11MY]
———facilitate the gathering of criminal background information on employees and volunteers for providers of care to children, the elderly, and disabled individuals (S. 3220), S10801 [19OC]
———facilitate the gathering of criminal background information on employees and volunteers for providers of care to children, the elderly, and disabled individuals (S. 3252), S11252 [27OC]
———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 2783), S5790 [26JN]
———prevent the entry by false pretenses to certain restricted areas and prevent misuse of genuine and counterfeit police badges (H.R. 4827), S11428 [31OC], S11655 [6DE]
Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence: designate (S. Res. 345), S7923, S7924 [27JY]
———observance, S10792 [19OC]
Denver, CO: Interstate-25 ramps project funding, S5191 [15JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority to establish performance standards for the reduction of microbiological pathogens in meat and poultry, S7218 [19JY], S7303-S7308, S7331-S7334 [20JY]
———clarify authority to establish performance standards for the reduction of microbiological pathogens in meat and poultry (S. 2760), S5556 [21JN]
———reauthorize authority to pay costs associated with removal of commodities that pose a health or safety risk and adjust certain child nutrition programs (S. 3230), S10946, S10947 [24OC]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funds for application of dangerous pesticides in areas used by children, S4946, S4947 [12JN], S4993 [13JN]
———require testing of high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles and trailers prior to purchase, S4997 [13JN]
Dept. of Education: prohibit funds for application of dangerous pesticides in areas used by children, S6209 [30JN]
Dept. of Energy: Clean Coal Technology Program funding, S9798, S9799 [4OC]
———Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory funding for participation in the International Centers for Environmental Safety, S9454 [28SE]
———interim storage of spent radioactive waste on Goshute Indian reservation lands, S8566 [14SE]
Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (S. 1452), S3559 [4MY]
———Lead Abatement Program funding, S10761 [19OC]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funds for application of dangerous pesticides in areas used by children, S7033, S7034 [17JY], S7089 [18JY]
———prohibit funds for application of dangerous pesticides in areas used by children and pregnant women, S7090-S7092 [18JY]
Dept. of Transportation: motor vehicle safety standard for tires, S10403 [12OC]
———prohibit action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule relative to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers, S5191, S5193-S5196 [15JN], S5357 [19JN], S7824 [27JY], S11559 [5DE]
———prohibit action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule relative to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers (S. 2716), S5028 [13JN]
Disasters: fuel reduction programs in wildland-urban interface areas to reduce the risk of wildfires, S6220-S6223 [30JN], S6508-S6514, S6516, S6518, S6537 [12JY], S7036 [17JY], S9798 [4OC]
Drugs: enhance consumer protection in the purchase of prescription drugs from Internet pharmacies (S. 3208), S10620-S10623 [17OC]
Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals, S5226 [15JN], S6568-S6570 [12JY], S10055 [6OC]
EPA: statutory authority to set radioactive release standards relative to public health and the environment, S522-S534 [9FE], S564-S579 [10FE], S3202, S3207, S3226 [2MY]
Epstein, Lois: nomination to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, S10787 [19OC]
FAA: improve communications and radar systems in the Gulf of Mexico airspace, S1587 [22MR]
———require reporting of specific reasons for flight delays or cancellations, S1264 [8MR]
———Wide Area Augmentation System funding, S5190 [15JN]
Families and domestic relations: enable domestic violence hotline operators to access an Internet site to immediately direct callers to an available shelter (S. 3110), S9268 [26SE], S10074 [6OC]
———enable domestic violence hotline operators to access an Internet site to immediately direct callers to available shelters, S10179 [11OC]
FDA: adverse event monitoring system for dietary supplements funding, S7371 [20JY]
———food safety initiative activities funding, S7368, S7375 [20JY]
———grant authority to regulate tobacco, S2411 [7AP]
———grant authority to regulate tobacco (S. 2333), S1990-S1993 [30MR]
———grant authority to regulate tobacco (S. 2379), S2350, S2351 [6AP]
———grant authority to regulate tobacco (S. 2566), S4016-S4018 [16MY]
———grant authority to regulate tobacco (S. 2568), S4018 [16MY]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: study by Safety Research Center, Bethesda, MD, and Stanford University Sleep Research Center on the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers, S11559 [5DE]
FEMA: make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards, S6593 [13JY], S10392 [12OC]
———make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards (S. 1941), S5452 [20JN]
Firearm and Bow Hunter Education and Safety Program: funding, S10495 [12OC]
Firearms: ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, S1478 [21MR], S2891 [26AP]
———encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school, S5652 [22JN]
———gun control, S10586 [13OC]
———implement a system of licensing purchasers and a record of sale system (S. 2525), S3695 [9MY]
———lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, S349-S355 [7FE]
———licensing and registration policies, S352-S355 [7FE]
———prevent children from having access to firearms, S925 [29FE], S1018 [1MR], S3014 [27AP], S3502 [4MY]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers and protect gun owner privacy and ownership rights (S. 2270), S1598-S1601 [22MR]
———prohibit possession in places of worship or educational and scholastic settings (S. Res. 295), S2873 [25AP]
———regulate the manufacture, assembly, shipment, or transportation of firearms or firearm parts (S. 3043), S8505 [13SE]
———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun, S1478 [21MR], S1644 [23MR], S2450 [10AP], S2891 [26AP]
———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun (S. 149), S1229 [7MR]
Food: improve safety of imported foods (S. 2692), S4685, S4689 [7JN]
———inspection of meat and poultry products by meat processing company employees instead of Dept. of Agriculture inspectors, S3045 [1MY]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (S. 2080), S683-S685 [22FE]
Food industry: require FDA premarket review and oversight of all genetically engineered foods (S. 3184), S10253 [11OC]
———safety of genetically engineered foods (S. 2315), S1894 [29MR]
Foreign trade: promote safety of genetically engineered foods, S3178-S3180 [1MY]
Geological Survey: Hazard Support System program funding, S10073 [6OC]
Government regulations: review and limit the issuance of certain regulations relative to Federal contractors (S. 2986), S7899 [27JY]
GSA: extend authority to convey certain surplus property to local governments for law enforcement purposes, S5077 [14JN], S10378 [12OC]
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: implementation (H.R. 2909), S7751 [27JY], S8866 [20SE], S8934, S8938 [21SE]
———implementation (S. 682), S2785 [13AP]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (H. Con. Res. 293), S5758 [23JN]
Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, S470-S477, S480-S482 [8FE], S518, S522-S534 [9FE], S564-S579 [10FE], S1652 [23MR], S3202-S3205, S3213 [2MY], S8649 [18SE]
———increase funding for poison control centers and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access, S6197 [30JN]
———transporting of nuclear waste through certain California counties to Nevada disposal site, S3213-S3216 [2MY]
Health: create a national voluntary reporting system to continually reduce medical errors and improve patient safety, S6212 [30JN]
———create a national voluntary reporting system to continually reduce medical errors and improve patient safety (S. 2743), S5268-S5271 [15JN]
———enhance the Nation's capacity to address public health threats and emergencies, S11307-S11314 [28OC]
———enhance the Nation's capacity to address public health threats and emergencies (S. 2731), S5115-S5117 [14JN]
———reduce accidental injury and death resulting from medical mistakes and reduce medication-related errors (S. 2038), S489-S491 [8FE]
———reduce accidental injury and death resulting from medical mistakes and reduce medication-related errors (S. 2738), S5263 [15JN]
Kids Day America/International: observance, S4186 [18MY]
Law enforcement: assist States and local governments in carrying out Safe Homes-Safe Streets programs (S. 2482), S3026 [27AP]
———limit access to body armor by violent felons and facilitate the donation of Federal surplus body armor to State and local law enforcement agencies (S. 783), S11013, S11014 [25OC]
Law Enforcement Memorial Day: observance, S4457 [25MY]
Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (H.R. 4033), S7651 [26JY], S7952 [27JY]
———clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (S. 2413), S2629, S2630 [12AP], S3949 [15MY], S7435 [21JY], S9227 [26SE], S9879-S9883 [5OC], S10155 [10OC], S10990 [25OC]
———improve the matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 521), S3949 [15MY], S8266 [8SE]
Lawson, Greg: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: proposal to merge GPO and Library of Congress police forces with the Capitol Police, S4341, S4342 [24MY]
Medicaid: coverage of lead poisoning screening and treatment for children, S6797, S6808 [14JY]
Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal background checks for nursing facility workers (S. 3066), S8759 [19SE]
Meijer Stores, Ltd.: tribute to gun safety campaign, S5653 [22JN]
Mexico: safety and well-being of U.S. citizens injured while traveling (H. Con. Res. 232), S10839 [19OC]
Michigan: issuance of concealed handgun licenses, S11895 [15DE]
———tribute to Meijer Stores, Ltd., and law enforcement officials on the ``Project Homesafe'' firearms buyback program, S11752 [8DE]
Million Mom March: tribute to event supporting gun control legislation, S3882-S3887 [11MY], S3953-S3955 [15MY], S3963, S3981-S4003 [16MY], S4037-S4071, S4096 [17MY], S4184 [18MY], S4455 [25MY]
———tribute to event supporting gun control legislation (S. Res. 305), S3861-S3863 [11MY]
———tribute to event supporting gun control legislation (S. Res. 305), unanimous-consent request, S3884 [11MY]
Montana: Federal Highway Administration's Intelligent Transportation Systems programs funding, S10054 [6OC]
Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for failure to recall and knowingly distributing defective vehicles or parts (S. 3070), S8763 [19SE]
———impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products (S. 3012), S8112 [6SE]
———improve safety of car seats for children (S. 2070), S626 [10FE], S10614 [17OC]
———recall and investigation of Firestone tires, S8188 [7SE], S8625 [15SE], S10067, S10068 [6OC]
———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), S10229-S10232, S10272-S10274 [11OC], S10398 [12OC], S10614 [17OC], S11562 [5DE]
———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 428), S10632 [17OC]
———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (S. 3059), S8635 [15SE], S8652 [18SE], S9566 [2OC], S10040, S10042, S10044, S10061 [6OC]
———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (S. 3059), unanimous-consent agreement, S10048-S10050 [6OC]
———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (S. 3059), unanimous-consent request, S10040, S10051, S10060, S10061, S10067, S10068 [6OC]
———require the President to negotiate an international agreement governing the recall of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment with safety-related defects (S. 3061), S8636 [15SE]
National Day of Remembrance: designate to honor veterans exposed to radiation or radioactive materials during service (S. Res. 336), S6982, S6983 [14JY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: New Car Assessment Program use of various sizes of dummies in crash tests, S5190 [15JN]
National Missing Children's Day: observance, S4451 [25MY]
National Nuclear Security Administration: application of environmental protection, safety, and health regulations (S. 2597), S4202 [18MY]
National Park Service: prohibit air tour operations over Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (S. 3053), S8591 [14SE]
National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands, S1263 [8MR]
National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 258), S638 [10FE], S1434 [9MR]
National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 300), S3039-S3041 [27AP]
National Telecommunicator's Week: observance, S2523 [11AP]
Native Americans: ensure full obligation authority for the Indian reservation roads program (S. 2093), S805 [24FE]
NTSB: authorizing appropriations (S. 2412), S2629 [12AP], S9768, S9769 [3OC], S9865 [4OC]
Nuclear energy: remediation of uranium and thorium processing sites (S. 2933), S7674 [26JY]
———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents and allow the Dept. of Energy to impose civil penalties on nonprofit contractors (S. 2162), S1115 [2MR]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: anniversary, S3181 [1MY]
———require changes in the bloodborne pathogens standard (H.R. 5178), S11041-S11043 [26OC]
———require changes in the bloodborne pathogens standard (S. 3067), S8761, S8762 [19SE]
OSHA: implementation of ergonomic regulations, S3181 [1MY], S5591-S5603, S5606-S5609, S5629-S5636, S5640-S5646 [22JN], S6212 [30JN], S11436 [31OC], S11486 [1NO], S11515 [14NO], S11549 [5DE], S11869 [15DE]
———issue regulations to eliminate or minimize the significant risk of needlestick injury to health care workers, S5782 [26JN], S5831, S5832 [27JN]
Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (S. 1716), S1170 [6MR]
Petroleum: phase-out use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline, S846 [28FE]
———prohibit the use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline and provide research on remediation of contaminated groundwater (S. 2233), S1402-S1406 [9MR]
———prohibit use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), provide flexibility within the EPA's oxygenate requirements, and promote the use of renewable ethanol (S. 2546), S3919-S3921 [11MY]
Pipelines: civil penalties against owners or operators relative to the availability of certain information during an incident investigation, S8235 [7SE]
———improve safety and environmental protection (S. 2409), S2621-S2624 [12AP]
———improve safety and environmental protection (S. 2438), S2714, S2757 [13AP], S8225-S8241 [7SE], S9230-S9232, S9255 [26SE], S10237 [11OC], S10894 [23OC]
———improve safety and environmental protection (S. 3002), S8019 [5SE]
———improve safety (S. 2004), S86-S88 [26JA], S1268, S1294 [8MR], S1660 [23MR], S4542 [6JN], S7782, S7790 [27JY], S8041 [6SE]
———regulatory requirements for exposed pipes on bridges, S8235, S8236 [7SE]
Privacy: disclose the collection of information through computer software (S. 3180), S10089 [6OC]
———enhance and protect privacy of computer users (S. 3083), S8858 [20SE]
———protect consumer privacy on the Internet, S10963 [25OC]
———protect consumer privacy on the Internet (S. 2928), S7668-S7672 [26JY]
———protect consumer privacy (S. 2606), S4299-S4311 [23MY]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services, S794 [24FE], S4254 [23MY]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (S. 2063), S713 [23FE]
Product safety: penalize the knowing and reckless introduction of a defective product into interstate commerce (S. 3014), S8188 [7SE]
Professional Boxing Safety Act: standardize physical examinations for boxers and require periodic brain CAT scans to obtain a boxing license (S. 143), S2342 [6AP]
Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (H.R. 46), S10913-S10919 [24OC], S11886-S11890 [15DE]
———establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (S. 39), S3949 [15MY]
Puerto Rico: use of Vieques Island for military operations, S6460 [11JY], S10352, S10353 [12OC]
Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 2410), S2624 [12AP]
Rogers, Daniel: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]
Rogers, Thomasina V. (Tommy): selection as Chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, S297 [2FE]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: addition of slots and lifting of perimeter rule on flight distances, S1262, S1269 [8MR], S1506 [21MR]
Rural areas: provide funds for automatic external defibrillators and the training of individuals in advanced cardiac life support, S6188, S6189 [30JN]
———provide funds for automatic external defibrillators and the training of individuals in advanced cardiac life support (S. 2528), S3832-S3834 [10MY], S10160 [10OC]
Samuel, Daniel A.: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]
Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities, S2307-S2310, S2313-S2317 [6AP]
———notify parents in advance of the use of certain pesticides and provide school districts with current EPA pesticides manual and list, S1089, S1090, S1095, S1096 [2MR], S1170 [6MR]
———provide a safer educational environment by implementing policies to reduce threat of gun violence, S1063-S1068, S1097 [2MR], S4443 [25MY]
———provide a safer educational environment by implementing policies to reduce violence and illegal drug use, S1071, S1072, S1097 [2MR], S2950-S2953 [27AP]
Secret Service: clarify authority relative to former Presidents and families, events of national significance, threat assessment, subpoena issuance, and forfeiture of computers and other counterfeiting devices (H.R. 3048), S7952 [27JY], S10546-S10550 [13OC], S11651-S11654 [6DE]
Ships and vessels: reinstate authority of States to adopt additional regulations on operation, maintenance, equipping, personnel qualification, or manning of oil tankers (S. 2506), S3520 [4MY]
Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), S1753 [27MR], S1765 [28MR]
Smith & Wesson (business): agreement on enhanced safety of handguns and pistols, S1478 [21MR], S2340 [6AP]
Social Security: promote smoking cessation under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Maternal and Child Health Program (S. 3073), S8765 [19SE]
Tanner, Tasha: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]
Taxation: allow fishermen to use income averaging and extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (S. 2605), S4298 [23MY]
Tobacco products: enlarge and strengthen warning labels (S. 2889), S7238 [19JY]
———provide for the disclosure of certain products and prescribe labels for packages and advertising (S. 2125), S946-S950 [29FE]
Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (S. 2105), S816-S820 [24FE]
Transportation: safety of migrant seasonal agricultural workers (S. 2095), S808 [24FE]
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: distribution of Intelligent Transportation System Program funding, S10124-S10127 [10OC]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S8527 [13SE]
Vermont: allow the Corps of Engineers to carry out an assessment and modification of State, local, and private dams (S. 2724), S5030 [13JN]
Workers Memorial Day: observance, S3181 [1MY]
Reports
Economic Effects of Replacing Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) With Ethanol: Dept. of Agriculture, H1275-H1277 [22MR]
Ethanol Use in Gasoline: Sarah R. Armstrong, Cambridge Environmental, Inc., H1278-H1280 [22MR]
Gun Control: Student Advisory Board of the 14th Congressional District of California, E976 [12JN]
Reports filed
Airport Security Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2440) (S. Rept. 106-388), S8019 [5SE]
Body Armor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 783), S7838 [27JY]
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4033) (H. Rept. 106-776), H6775 [24JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2413), S6120 [29JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2005, Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 106-491), H164 [1FE]
Consideration of H.R. 2366, Small Business Liability Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 423) (H. Rept. 106-498), H454 [15FE]
Convention Concerning Safety and Health in Mines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-16), S8103 [6SE]
Dept. of Energy Assessment of the Effectiveness of Policies and Site Performance in the Areas of Security, Safeguards, and Cyber Security: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 3906) (H. Rept. 106-696), H5954 [12JY]
———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3906) (H. Rept. 106-696), H5083 [23JN]
Dept. of Energy Authorities Through the Assistant Sec. of Energy for Environment, Safety, and Health on Indemnification and Liability Dealing With Nuclear Incidents: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 4446) (H. Rept. 106-694), H6776 [24JY]
———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4446) (H. Rept. 106-694), H5083 [23JN]
Dept. of Energy Termination of the Exemption of Nonprofit Institutions From Civil Penalties for Violations of Nuclear Safety Requirements: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 3383) (H. Rept. 106-695), H6776 [24JY]
———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3383) (H. Rept. 106-695), H5083 [23JN]
Enhanced Federal Security Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4827) (H. Rept. 106-913), H8468 [28SE]
Federal Protective Service Reform Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 809) (H. Rept. 106-676), H4484 [14JN]
Food Aid Convention: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-17), S8104 [6SE]
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-14), S3022 [27AP]
Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2283) (S. Rept. 106-406), S8342 [11SE]
Inter-American Convention on Sea Turtles: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-18), S8104 [6SE]
Intercountry Adoption Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 106-691), H5036 [22JN]
Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 682) (S. Rept. 106-276), S3022 [27AP]
Manufactured Housing Improvement Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1452) (S. Rept. 106-274), S2726 [13AP]
Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police Authority To Provide Security Beyond the Supreme Court Building and Grounds: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5136) (H. Rept. 106-931), H8799 [4OC]
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Equipment Defect Notification Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3059) (S. Rept. 106-423), S9381 [27SE]
National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 106-859), H7722 [18SE]
National Safe Place Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 258), S1391 [9MR]
National Uniformity for Food Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1155) (S. Rept. 106-504), S10619 [17OC]
Nomination of Carol J. Carmody to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2726 [13AP]
Nomination of Debbie D. Branson to the Federal Aviation Management Advisory Council: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7392 [20JY]
Nomination of John Goglia to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2726 [13AP]
Nomination of Sue Bailey To Be National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8822 [20SE]
NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2412) (S. Rept. 106-386), S8019 [5SE]
Pipeline Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2438) (S. Rept. 106-387), S8019 [5SE]
Presidential Threat Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3048) (H. Rept. 106-669), H4219 [12JN]
Public Health Threats and Emergencies Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2731) (S. Rept. 106-505), S10715 [18OC]
Reclamation Safety of Dams Act Appropriations Authorization Increase: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3595) (H. Rept. 106-836), H7501 [12SE]
Rental Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1954) (H. Rept. 106-774), H6717 [20JY]
Safety of Children Placed in Child Care Centers in Federal Facilities: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4519) (H. Rept. 106-869), H7870 [19SE]
Secure Our Schools Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4108) (H. Rept. 106-718), H5736 [10JY]
Small Business Liability Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2366) (H. Rept. 106-494), H218 [7FE]
Support Internet Safety Awareness: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Res. 575) (H. Rept. 106-949), H9634 [10OC]
Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 5164) (H. Rept. 106-954), H9634 [10OC]
Resolutions by organizations
Selection of Nevada test site as nuclear waste disposal site: Nevada State Legislature, S3204 [2MY]
Resolutions of ratification
Convention Concerning Safety and Health in Mines, S8103 [6SE], S8867 [20SE]
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, S3023 [27AP], S8866 [20SE]
International Plant Protection Convention, S10667 [18OC]
Statements
Arapahoe Rescue Patrol Earns Congressional Praise, H3006 [15MY]
Bioengineering: Thalia Sparling and Kate Early, E1518 [18SE]
Graduated Motor Vehicle Licenses: Rememberance Henry, E1484 [14SE]
Join the Safe Team—The Point of the Lance for a Safer and More Alert America: William C. Dement, Stanford University, S11560 [5DE]
Legal Drinking Age: Rami Faour and Pat Griffin, E1541 [20SE]
Million Mom March, H2471-H2485 [3MY]
Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act: Senators Jeffords, Kennedy, Enzi, and Reid, S11042 [26OC]
Pipeline Safety Improvement Act: Representatives Shuster and Bliley, H9559 [10OC]
School Safety: Elizabeth Bombard, E1559 [21SE]
Teen Drinking and Driving: Matt Plunkett and Ryan Esbjerg, E1542 [20SE]
Voluntary Error Reduction and Improvement in Patient Safety Act: American Health Quality Association, S5270 [15JN]
Summaries
Airport Security Improvement Act (S. 2440), H10525 [23OC]
Imported Products Safety Improvement and Disease Prevention Act (S. 2692), S4689 [7JN]
Internet Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (S. 3208), S10621 [17OC]
Pipeline Safety Act (H.R. 5361), E1657 [3OC]
Transportation Information Recall Enhancement Act (S. 3012), S8113 [6SE]
Voluntary Error Reduction and Improvement in Patient Safety Act (S. 2743), S5269 [15JN]
Tables
Bulletproof vest funding and purchases, S9880 [5OC]
Fatal college/university fraternity and sorority house fires reported to U.S. fire departments, S815 [24FE]
Recent school shootings, S1066 [2MR]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 232, safety and well-being of U.S. citizens injured while traveling in Mexico, H6722 [24JY]
H. Con. Res. 293, Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction compliance, S5758 [23JN], H3564 [23MY]
H. Con. Res. 309, promote in-school personal safety programs for children, H3002 [15MY]
H. Con. Res. 428, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 5164, Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act, H9852 [12OC]
H. Res. 412, consideration of H.R. 2005, Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act, H171 [2FE]
H. Res. 423, consideration of H.R. 2366, Small Business Liability Reform Act, H461 [16FE]
H. Res. 456, tribute to Arapahoe Resuce Patrol, Inc., H3005 [15MY]
H. Res. 575, support Internet safety awareness, H9537 [10OC]
H.R. 809, Federal Protective Service Reform Act, H5198 [27JN]
H.R. 2005, Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act, H181 [2FE]
H.R. 2130, Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act, H55-H57 [31JA]
H.R. 2366, Small Business Liability Reform Act, H474-H476 [16FE]
H.R. 2909, Intercountry Adoption Act, H6389-H6394 [18JY], H7690-H7695 [18SE]
H.R. 3048, Presidential Threat Protection Act, H5090 [26JN]
H.R. 3235, National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act, H8580 [2OC]
H.R. 3595, Reclamation Safety of Dams Act appropriations increase, H10520 [23OC]
H.R. 4033, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, H6932 [25JY]
H.R. 4519, safety of children placed in child care centers in Federal facilities, H8072 [26SE]
H.R. 4559, Community Protection From Firearms' Giveaways Act, E859 [25MY]
H.R. 4827, Enhanced Federal Security Act, H8570 [2OC], E1228 [13JY]
H.R. 5123, School Safety Hotline Act, H7380 [12SE]
H.R. 5136, Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police authority to provide security beyond the Supreme Court building and grounds, H9540 [10OC]
H.R. 5164, Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act, H9624-H9627 [10OC]
H.R. 5178, Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, H8673 [3OC]
H.R. 5194, No Guns for Violent Perpetrators Act, E1517 [18SE]
H.R. 5218, Safer America for Everyone's Children (SAFE Children) Act, E1544-E1546 [20SE]
H.R. 5312, Protecting Our Children From Drugs Act, H9950 [17OC]
H.R. 5641, Commission for Comprehensive Review of the FAA Act, E2127 [5DE]
S. 632, Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act, H230 [8FE]
S. 698, Dept. of the Interior submission of report on feasibility and desirability of recovering costs of high altitude lifesaving missions on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve, H10572 [24OC]
S. 783, Body Armor Act, S11014 [25OC]
S. 1452, Manufactured Housing Improvement Act, S3563-S3567 [4MY], H10655-H10683 [24OC]
S. 2070, Child Passenger Protection Act, S627 [10FE]
S. 2080, Genetically Engineered Food Right-To-Know Act, S685 [22FE]
S. 2100, College Fire Prevention Act, S814 [24FE]
S. 2105, Antitampering Act, S817-S819 [24FE]
S. 2125, Smoker's Right To Know and Truth in Tobacco Labeling Act, S946-S949 [29FE]
S. 2178, Fire Safe Dorm Act, S1126 [2MR]
S. 2233, MTBE Elimination Act, S1404 [9MR]
S. 2236, Children's Day Care Health and Safety Improvement Act, S1409 [9MR]
S. 2270, Right To Bear Arms Protection and Privacy Act, S1600 [22MR]
S. 2283, Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Act, S1678 [23MR]
S. 2315, Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act, S1894-S1897 [29MR]
S. 2333, Tobacco Regulatory Fairness Act, S1991 [30MR]
S. 2409, Pipeline Safety and Community Protection Act, S2621-S2624 [12AP]
S. 2412, NTSB appropriations, S9865 [4OC], H9993-H9995 [17OC]
S. 2413, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S2629 [12AP], S10155 [10OC], H10872 [25OC]
S. 2438, Pipeline Safety Improvement Act, S8225-S8230, S8236-S8241 [7SE], H9548-H9553 [10OC]
S. 2440, Airport Security Improvement Act, S9770 [3OC], S11007-S11009 [25OC], H10523-H10525 [23OC]
S. 2482, Safe Homes-Safe Streets Act, S3027 [27AP]
S. 2506, reinstate authority of States to adopt additional regulations on operation, maintenance, equipping, personnel qualification, or manning of oil tankers, S3521 [4MY]
S. 2528, Rural Access to Emergency Devices Act, S10160 [10OC]
S. 2606, Consumer Privacy Protection Act, S4302-S4309 [23MY]
S. 2692, Imported Products Safety Improvement and Disease Prevention Act, S4686-S4689 [7JN]
S. 2716, Motor Carrier Fairness Act, S5029 [13JN]
S. 2809, Children's Research Protection Act, S6022 [28JN]
S. 2889, Stronger Tobacco Warning Labels To Save Lives Act, S7238-S7240 [19JY]
S. 2908, Offender Reentry and Community Safety Act, S7478-S7482 [24JY]
S. 2928, Consumer Internet Privacy Enhancement Act, S7669 [26JY]
S. 2933, remediation of uranium and thorium processing sites, S7674 [26JY]
S. 2986, Just Opportunities in Bidding Act, S7900 [27JY]
S. 3002, Pipeline Integrity, Safety and Reliability Research and Development Act, S8020 [5SE]
S. 3012, Transportation Information Recall Enhancement Act, S8113 [6SE]
S. 3043, Gun Parts Trafficking Act, S8505 [13SE]
S. 3051, Greater Access to Affordable Pharmaceuticals Act, S8590 [14SE]
S. 3066, Senior Care Safety Act, S8760 [19SE]
S. 3067, Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, S8761 [19SE]
S. 3083, Enhancement of Privacy and Public Safety in Cyberspace Act, S8859-S8862 [20SE]
S. 3180, Spyware Control and Privacy Protection Act, S10090 [6OC]
S. 3184, Genetically Engineered Foods Act, S10254-S10256 [11OC]
S. 3230, Dept. of Agriculture reauthorization of authority to pay costs associated with removal of commodities that pose a health or safety risk and adjust certain child nutrition programs, S10947 [24OC]
S. 3252, National Child Protection Improvement Act, S11253 [27OC]
S. Res. 258, National Safe Place Week, S638 [10FE], S1434 [9MR]
S. Res. 290, support and adhere to the Global Sullivan Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility, S2640 [12AP]
S. Res. 294, Children's Internet Safety Month, S2873 [25AP], S8637 [15SE]
S. Res. 295, prohibit possession of firearms in places of worship or educational and scholastic settings, S2873 [25AP]
S. Res. 300, National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, S3032, S3041 [27AP]
S. Res. 305, tribute to Million Mom March supporting gun control legislation, S3925 [11MY]
S. Res. 336, National Day of Remembrance to honor veterans exposed to radiation or radioactive materials during service, S6847, S6983 [14JY]
S. Res. 345, Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence, S7923 [27JY]
S. Res. 374, Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence, S10427 [12OC]