DISEASES related term(s) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Agenda

Five Year Chicago Area HIV/AIDS Housing Plan: AIDS Foundation of Chicago, IL, E2117 [16NO]

Amendments

Blood cancer: research, information, and education funding (S. 1094), S12015 [16NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: require a report on coordinated actions to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and foot-and-mouth disease (S. 700), S3623 [5AP]

Duchenne muscular dystrophy: expand research activities (H.R. 717), S11926 [15NO], H8630 [29NO]

Health: embryonic stem cell research funding (S. 723), S6058 [11JN], S7597, S7598, S7599 [12JY], S8247 [25JY]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: designate (S. Res. 147), S9859, S9933 [26SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 138), S9008 [3AU]

Pharmaceuticals: improve safety and efficacy for children (S. 838), S10816, S10844, S10848 [18OC]

Public Health Service Act: clarify and improve provisions regarding emergencies (S. 1650), S13059 [12DE]

Articles and editorials

AIDS Epidemic Takes Toll on Black Women, H3849-H3851 [10JY]

AIDS Sweeping Eastern Europe, H8631 [29NO]

Amazing Vanishing Embryo Trick, H4936 [31JY]

Cannibals to Cows—The Path of a Deadly Disease, S2317 [14MR]

Chill Out—Anthrax Isn't That Risky, E2151 [28NO]

Cloning Overkill, H4940 [31JY]

Could Mad Cow Reach America?, S2316 [14MR]

Day in the Life of Emily Ross, E889 [22MY]

Dead Wrong on AIDS, E1164 [20JN]

Despite Legal Victory, South Africa Hesitates on AIDS Drugs, H1528 [24AP]

Ex-Agency Head Sentenced in Theft From Jewish Center, H9052 [6DE]

Get Tougher on Mad Cow Disease Rules, E95 [1FE]

Global AIDS Strategy May Prove Elusive—More Funds Available, but Consensus Lacking, H1529 [24AP]

Half-Lives, Half Measures, S2381 [15MR]

HHS Set To Order Smallpox Vaccine for All Americans, S11751 [14NO]

How $40 Million More Can Aid Addicts, H3191 [14JN]

Ill Uranium Miners Left Waiting as Payments for Exposure Lapse, S3145 [29MR]

In the South, Deadly Silence Shame and Fear Contribute to Rapid Spread of HIV in Rural Areas, H3839 [10JY]

Learn From Haiti, H9105 [11DE]

Longer Lines for Flu Shots—Increase Attributed in Part to Anxiety About Anthrax, S11991 [16NO]

Meat From Europe Is Banned by U.S. as Illness Spreads, S2318 [14MR]

Nightmare of a Bill, H4927 [31JY]

Nkosi Johnson, 12, Dies; S. African AIDS Activist—Boy Born With HIV Urged Openness, H2880 [5JN]

No Letting Up on AIDS, S12259 [30NO]

Onward and Outward! an Update From Emily Ross, E889 [22MY]

Research Is Newest `Cure-All' Craze, H4940 [31JY]

Scientists Say ``Therapeutic Cloning'' Creates a Human Embryo, H4936 [31JY]

Social Security Checks Late, Recipients Say, S11751 [14NO]

State Department Fears Another Anthrax-Tainted Letter, S11751 [14NO]

Stem Cell Injection Helps Mice To Walk Again as Scientists Fight for Funding, H4912-H4914 [31JY]

Succumbing to Alzheimer's—In the Hands of the VA, a Declining Father Got Genuine Care, S3914 [25AP]

Team Uses Primate's Own Cells To Repair Spinal Cord Injury, H4912 [31JY]

Tuberculosis Threat, H4466 [24JY]

U.S. Adds to Ban on European Meats—Foot-and-Mouth Epidemic Is Cited, S2317 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries (see S. 463), S1897 [6MR] (see H.R. 933), H740 [7MR] (see H.R. 2069), H2955 [6JN]

Agriculture: crop insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (see H.R. 1249), H1189 [27MR]

AID: clarify process of providing education and related services to foreign law enforcement and military personnel to prevent and control HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (see H.R. 2104), H2997 [7JN]

AIDS: increase funding and expand focus of the multilateral World Bank AIDS Trust Fund (see H.R. 2209), H3207 [18JN]

Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act: provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related anthrax infections (see H.R. 3228), H7722 [5NO]

Animals: establish a Federal task force to coordinate actions to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and foot-and-mouth disease (see S. 534), S2306 [14MR]

Appropriations: authorizing for international HIV/AIDS control efforts (see S. 1120), S7083 [28JN]

Asthma: Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (see H.R. 1682), H1860 [2MY]

Blood cancer: research, information, and education funding (see S. 1094), S6664 [22JN] (see H.R. 2629), H4633 [25JY]

Breast cancer: provide for an awareness program and a study on a rare form of breast cancer (see H.R. 3186), H7529 [30OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: design, construct, and equip new facilities and renovate existing facilities to improve response to bioterrorism (see H.R. 3219), H7717 [1NO]

———vaccination activities funding for at-risk adults and adolescents in medically disadvantaged areas (see H.R. 2598), H4428 [23JY]

Children and youth: amend certain laws relative to pediatric studies of drugs (see H.R. 3047), H6379 [4OC]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4634 [25JY]

Congress: commend the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician, and others for their response to the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office (see S. Res. 187), S12447 [5DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to control bovine Johne's disease (see S. 1595), S11286 [31OC]

———require a report on coordinated actions to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and foot-and-mouth disease (see S. 700), S3436 [4AP] (see S. 708), S3530 [5AP]

Dept. of HHS: address health care needs of residents of U.S.-Mexico border area (see S. 1878), S13943 [20DE]

———antimicrobial resistance activities in the interagency public health action plan (see H.R. 1771), H2081 [9MY]

———disapprove rule relative to confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information (see H.J. Res. 38), H955 [15MR]

———establish Office of Correctional Health (see H.R. 2422), H3805 [28JN]

———make matching grants available to States to encourage the establishment of license plate programs to fund breast cancer treatment, research, and education (see H.R. 1295), H1343 [29MR]

———require certification for possession of dangerous biological agents and toxins by research facilities (see S. 1661), S11612 [8NO] (see H.R. 3306), H8248 [15NO]

———require recreational camps to report information concerning deaths and certain injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 2451), H3861 [10JY]

———revise performance standards and certification process for organ procurement organizations (see S. 1833), S13300 [14DE] (see H.R. 3504), H10173 [17DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: add amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to diseases presumed to be service connected when incurred by Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 3461), H10054 [12DE]

———allow the sworn affidavit of a veteran who served in combat during the Korean War or an earlier conflict to be accepted as proof of service connection for certain diseases and injuries (see H.R. 843), H623 [1MR]

———authorize projects to facilitate the treatment of veterans with Alzheimer's disease (see H. Res. 29), H221 [7FE]

———clarify compensation standards for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans suffering from certain undiagnosed illnesses (see S. 409), S1699 [28FE] (see H.R. 612), H393 [14FE]

———establish emergency medical preparedness centers (see H.R. 3253), H7958 [8NO]

———establish presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities of veterans who were exposed to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 514), H223 [7FE]

———establish presumption of service connection for cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 764), H442 [27FE]

———extend health care eligibility for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans suffering from certain undiagnosed illnesses (see S. 1576), S11105 [25OC]

———improve presumptive compensation benefits for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans suffering from certain undiagnosed illnesses (see H.R. 1406), H1482 (see H.R. 1406), H1492 [4AP]

———payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 879), H648 [6MR]

———provide benefits to children of Vietnam-era veterans for diseases associated with parental exposure to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 1541), H1554 [24AP]

Developing countries: prohibit export assistance to any company challenging an intellectual property law or policy of a country that regulates HIV/AIDS pharmaceuticals or medical technologies (see H.R. 1690), H1860 [2MY]

———prohibit revocation or revision of any intellectual property or competition law or policy in any country that regulates HIV/AIDS pharmaceuticals or medical technologies (see H.R. 1185), H1113 [22MR]

Diabetes: increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 36), H399 [14FE]

Duchenne muscular dystrophy: expand research activities (see H.R. 717), H398 [14FE]

Education: raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 46), H26 [3JA]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act: designate Federal agencies responsible for implementation (see H.R. 1534), H1499 [4AP]

Federal aid programs: public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 2844), H5454 [6SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see S. 263), S1063 [6FE] (see H.R. 689), H397 [14FE]

———coverage of glaucoma detection services (see H.R. 2379), H3803 [28JN]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see S. 1845), S13465 [18DE] (see H.R. 2163), H3150 [13JN]

Fibroid cancer: encourage continued research and education (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3259 [19JN]

Foreign aid: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (see S. 1032), S6212 [13JN] (see S. 1230), S8123 [24JY]

Foreign Assistance Act: improve immunization injection safety in disease control programs (see H.R. 2453), H3861 [10JY]

Foreign policy: provide multilateral debt relief to countries eligible for assistance under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative or heavily affected by HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 1567), H1555 [24AP]

GAO: tribute to assistance enabling the House of Representatives to continue its work while House office buildings were closed due to anthrax bacteria outbreak (see H. Res. 294), H8421 [27NO]

Health: authorize grants to carry out organ recovery rate improvement programs in eligible hospitals (see H.R. 953), H826 [8MR]

———availability of influenza vaccine (see H.R. 943), H825 [8MR]

———carry out programs to prevent and manage asthma, allergies, and related respiratory problems in children and establish a pest control services tax credit for low-income multifamily residential housing (see H.R. 2288), H3465 [21JN]

———collect data on benign brain-related tumors through the national program of cancer registries (see H.R. 239), H76 [20JA]

———conduct oversight hearings to determine the causes and outcomes surrounding the influenza vaccine shortage (see H. Res. 11), H28 [3JA]

———develop the field of health promotion and disease prevention and develop strategies to integrate health and lifestyle improvement programs into national policy (see H. Res. 115), H1487 (see H. Res. 115), H1499 [4AP]

———development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (see S. 1752), S12247 [30NO] (see H.R. 2405), H3804 [28JN]

———embryonic stem cell research funding (see S. 723), S3530 [5AP] (see H.R. 2059), H2888 [5JN]

———emergency distributions of influenza vaccine (see H.R. 910), H739 [7MR]

———emphasize the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation, and support National Donor Day (see S. Con. Res. 12), S1395 [14FE] (see H. Con. Res. 31), H324 [13FE]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (see S. 1012), S6055 [11JN]

———establish a commission to recommend a strategy for the global eradication of disease (see H.R. 2593), H4428 [23JY]

———expand network of public health preparedness centers relative to homeland security (see S. 1705), S11940 [15NO]

———improve access to oral health care by strengthening the dental workforce in rural and underserved communities (see S. 971), S5694 [25MY] (see S. 998), S5967 [7JN]

———increase assistance to developing nations with high levels of infectious disease and premature death (see H.R. 1269), H1294 [28MR]

———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see S. 257), S1062 [6FE]

———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 3469), H10054 [12DE]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and inform women concerning reproductive and post-menopausal health care choices (see S. 819), S4245 [3MY] (see H.R. 1683), H1860 [2MY]

Health care facilities: establish a program to provide screenings and treatment for cancer to minority and other populations served by health centers (see H.R. 3336), H8338 [16NO]

HIV/AIDS: assist mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention efforts (see H.R. 684), H397 [14FE]

———encourage and support international control efforts (see S. Res. 119), S7193 [29JN]

Inflammatory bowel disease: increase public awareness (see H. Con. Res. 189), H4378 [20JY]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (see S. 576), S2582 [20MR]

———coverage of colorectal cancer screening (see S. 710), S3530 [5AP] (see H.R. 1520), H1498 [4AP]

———coverage of infertility treatment (see S. 874), S4890 [14MY]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see S. 255), S1062 [6FE] (see H.R. 1485), H1487 (see H.R. 1485), H1496 [4AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 292), H110 [30JA] (see H.R. 1064), H953 [15MR]

———implement coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 887), H648 [6MR]

———make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to individuals age 55 to 65 who would not otherwise have health insurance (see H.R. 55), H26 [3JA]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 318), S1270 [13FE] (see S. 382), S1463 [15FE] (see H.R. 602), H324 [13FE]

———provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 967), H827 [8MR]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (see S. 1297), S8575 [1AU] (see H.R. 580), H323 [13FE]

———require coverage of hair prostheses for individuals with scalp hair loss as a result of alopecia areata (see H.R. 547), H253 [8FE]

———require group and individual health insurance plans to provide coverage of cancer screening (see S. 868), S4822 [10MY] (see H.R. 1809), H2141 [10MY]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 792), H506 [28FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 536), H253 [8FE]

Local government: require adoption of a health standard establishing a legal presumption that heart, lung, and respiratory disease are occupational diseases for public safety officers (see H.R. 709), H398 [14FE]

Lyme disease: increase research, treatment, and public education (see H.R. 1254), H1189 [27MR]

Medicaid: clarify that Native American women eligible for coverage under Indian health plans are eligible for optional breast and cervical cancer coverage (see S. 535), S2306 [14MR] (see S. 1741), S12100 [28NO] (see H.R. 1383), H1409 [3AP]

———coverage of all medically necessary services for uninsured families and individuals (see H.R. 2627), H4633 [25JY]

———permit State waiver authority to provide medical assistance in cases of congenital heart defects (see H.R. 1793), H2140 [10MY]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 987), S5831 [5JN] (see H.R. 2063), H2888 [5JN]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1011), H876 [13MR]

Medicare: apply the bloodborne pathogens standard to hospitals not subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (see H.R. 2933), H5926 [21SE]

———coverage of additional hemodialysis treatments for certain patients and increased update in composite rate for dialysis services (see S. 1605), S11286 [31OC] (see H.R. 2220), H3258 [19JN]

———coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis (see S. 264), S1063 [6FE] (see H.R. 595), H323 [13FE]

———coverage of certain beta interferons and other biologicals and drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis (see H.R. 1758), H2021 [8MY]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant (see S. 1204), S7955 [19JY]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant without regard to when the transplant was received (see H.R. 2057), H2888 [5JN]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 960), S5616 [24MY] (see H.R. 2117), H2997 [7JN]

———coverage of medically necessary pancreas transplantation procedures (see H.R. 1361), H1408 [3AP]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see S. 1303), S8703 [2AU] (see H.R. 1759), H2021 [8MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 913), S5118 [17MY] (see H.R. 1624), H1659 [26AP]

———coverage of oral drugs to reduce serum phosphate levels in patients with end stage renal disease (see S. 1304), S8703 [2AU] (see H.R. 3246), H7909 [7NO]

———coverage of oral drugs to treat low blood calcium levels or elevated parathyroid hormone levels for patients with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 121), H59 [6JA]

———coverage of screening pap smears and pelvic exams (see S. 258), S1062 [6FE] (see H.R. 1202), H1114 [22MR]

———designate certain diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes education services (see H.R. 1645), H1660 [26AP]

———eliminate cost-sharing for bone mass measurements (see S. 826), S4246 [3MY] (see H.R. 1720), H1924 [3MY]

———ensure that participating hospitals can recognize and respond to epidemics resulting from natural causes and bioterrorism (see S. 1574), S11105 [25OC]

———expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (see S. 1589), S11198 [30OC] (see H.R. 3188), H7529 [30OC]

———increase reimbursement for screening mammography services (see H.R. 1328), H1351 [30MR]

———increase reimbursement for screening mammography services and funding for additional radiology residents and radiologic technologists (see S. 548), S2388 [15MR] (see H.R. 1354), H1408 [3AP]

———promote research for health promotion and disease prevention and add preventive benefits (see S. 982), S5830 [5JN] (see H.R. 2058), H2888 [5JN]

———provide adequate coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for certain kidney transplant patients (see S. 880), S4939 [15MY] (see H.R. 1839), H2183 [15MY]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 758), H442 [27FE]

———State accreditation of diabetes self-management training programs (see S. 153), S456 [23JA] (see H.R. 836), H622 [1MR]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1345 [29MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 108), H1345 [29MR]

Minorities: increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 2232), H3259 [19JN] (see H.R. 2790), H5336 [2AU]

Muscular dystrophy: expand research activities relative to various forms (see S. 805), S4099 [1MY]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: designate (see S. Res. 147), S8705 [2AU]

———observance (see H. Con. Res. 190), H4428 [23JY]

National Biotechnology Week: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3922 [25AP]

National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see S. 261), S1063 [6FE]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 166), S10154 [3OC]

National Hansen's Disease Programs Center: designate (see H.R. 2441), H3861 [10JY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1297), H1344 [29MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 830), S4246 [3MY] (see H.R. 1723), H1924 [3MY]

———authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to women's health and disease prevention (see S. 720), S3530 [5AP] (see H.R. 183), H62 [6JA]

National Living Organ Donor Registry: establish (see H.R. 955), H826 [8MR]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 164), S9972 [1OC]

National Organ and Tissue Donor Registry: establish to work in conjunction with State registries and to create a partnership to launch an outreach and education campaign on organ and tissue donation (see S. 788), S3994 [26AP] (see H.R. 2645), H4634 [25JY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 163), S9621 [21SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 138), S8064 [23JY]

National Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Awareness Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 24), S2219 [13MR] (see H. Con. Res. 61), H877 [13MR]

National security: enhance control of biological agents and toxins (see S. 1706), S11940 [15NO]

National Stem Cell Donor Bank: establish to preserve donation of qualifying human stem cells and to conduct and support research using such cells (see S. 1349), S8910 [3AU] (see H.R. 2096), H2996 [7JN]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1287), H1343 [29MR]

———revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 195), H62 [6JA] (see H.R. 2056), H2888 [5JN]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (see S. 210), S706 [30JA]

NIH: biomedical research funding (see S. Res. 19), S1271 [13FE] (see H. Res. 72), H507 [28FE]

———establish Office of Rare Diseases (see S. 1379), S8911 [3AU]

———expand and intensify research regarding Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (see H.R. 3014), H6260 [3OC]

———uterine fibroid research funding (see H.R. 1672), H1859 [2MY]

Ovarian cancer: research programs (see H.R. 326), H162 [31JA]

Pharmaceuticals: improve safety and efficacy for children (see S. 838), S4416 [7MY] (see S. 1301), S8575 [1AU] (see S. 1789), S12682 [7DE] (see H.R. 2887), H5615 [13SE] (see H.R. 3452), H9239 [11DE]

Postage stamps: extend issuance of special stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 1256), S8280 [26JY] (see H.R. 2725), H5333 [2AU]

———make authority permanent for issuance of special stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 2317), H3618 [26JN]

Postal Service: tribute (see S. Res. 177), S11660 [9NO] (see H. Con. Res. 257), H7591 [31OC]

Privacy: ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information (see H.R. 1215), H1187 [27MR]

Public health: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 1009), S6054 [11JN]

Public Health Service: promote organ donation and facilitate interstate linkage and 24-hour access to State donor registries (see S. 1062), S6448 [19JN]

Public Health Service Act: clarify and improve provisions regarding emergencies (see S. 1650), S11549 [7NO]

R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 35), H254 [8FE]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: ensure timely payment of benefits to eligible individuals (see S. 449), S1747 [1MR] (see H.R. 996), H875 [13MR] (see H.R. 1132), H1012 [20MR]

———provide permanent appropriations for claims made by certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills and through fallout from nuclear weapons testing (see S. 448), S1747 [1MR] (see H.R. 995), H875 [13MR] (see H.R. 1131), H1012 [20MR]

———provide permanent funding for claims, equalize benefit levels, and reinstate eligibility of certain individuals exposed to radiation working with uranium or nuclear weapons (see S. 898), S5005 [16MY] (see H.R. 1865), H2280 [16MY]

Research: increase Federal investment in research on cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and asthma, and continue increases in subsequent years (see H.R. 1144), H1059 [21MR]

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund: expand to include individuals diagnosed with anthrax (see H.R. 3194), H7591 [31OC]

Social Security: treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (see H.R. 509), H222 [7FE]

Taxation: allow a credit against gross income for organ donation (see H.R. 2090), H2956 [6JN]

———allow designation of income tax refunds for use in NIH biomedical research programs (see H.R. 1340), H1407 [3AP]

———allow taxpayers to include citrus canker tree replacement payments as income or gain (see H.R. 2824), H5338 [2AU]

———deductions for home health care, day care, and respite care for households with an Alzheimer's disease patient (see S. 383), S1463 [15FE]

———expand nontaxable exchange period within which commercial citrus trees destroyed under public order due to canker may be replaced (see H.R. 2823), H5338 [2AU]

———impose civil monetary penalties against health plans that do not provide coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see S. 331), S1394 [14FE]

———provide credit for medical research relative to developing vaccines against widespread diseases and assure such vaccines are affordable and widely distributed (see S. 895), S5005 [16MY] (see H.R. 1504), H1497 [4AP]

———provide for nonrecognition of gain on dispositions of dairy property which is certified as having been covered by a bovine tuberculosis eradication program agreement (see S. 1047), S6318 [14JN] (see H.R. 1933), H2569 [22MY]

———provide relief for payment of asbestos-related claims (see S. 1048), S6318 [14JN] (see H.R. 1412), H1482 (see H.R. 1412), H1492 [4AP]

———provide relief for victims of terrorist attacks involving anthrax (see S. 1720), S12001 [16NO]

———reduce the per dose tax on vaccines (see S. 459), S1897 [6MR] (see H.R. 921), H740 [7MR]

———treatment of charitable contributions to public charities for use in medical research (see S. 393), S1616 [27FE] (see H.R. 744), H441 [27FE]

Terrorism: condemn anthrax threats sent to reproductive health centers and abortion providers (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9077 [6DE]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 969), S5694 [25MY] (see H.R. 2118), H3002 [8JN]

Tobacco products: strengthen warning labels on smokeless tobacco products (see H.R. 1453), H1485 (see H.R. 1453), H1494 [4AP]

Tuberculosis: eliminate (see S. 1115), S6991 [27JN] (see H.R. 1167), H1112 [22MR]

———international control (see S. 1116), S6991 [27JN] (see H.R. 1168), H1112 [22MR]

———recognize importance of international control efforts and acknowledge the severe impact on minority populations (see H. Res. 67), H443 [27FE]

Tuberous sclerosis: increase public awareness (see S. Con. Res. 69), S9621 [21SE] (see H. Con. Res. 25), H254 [8FE]

Veterans: add diabetes mellitus to the list of service-connected diseases (see H.R. 862), H647 [6MR]

———establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 639), H394 [14FE]

———expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 134), H60 [6JA]

———expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans and circumstances deemed to have been radiation-risk activities (see H.R. 1957), H2678 [23MY]

———modify and extend authorities on the presumption of service-connection for herbicide-related disabilities of Vietnam-era veterans (see S. 1091), S6664 [22JN]

———presumption of service connection for hepatitis C in certain veterans (see S. 457), S1817 [5MR]

———repeal manifestation period for a presumption of service-connection for respiratory cancers occurring in Vietnam veterans (see H.R. 1587), H1604 [25AP]

Women: combat endometriosis (see H. Con. Res. 291), H10355 [18DE]

———determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in tampons and similar products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 360), H164 [31JA]

———promote research and disseminate information on the health effects of breast implants and encourage FDA review of implant manufacturers (see S. 961), S5616 [24MY] (see H.R. 1961), H2678 [23MY]

Excerpts

NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules, S7070-S7072 [28JN]

Factsheets

AIDS Epidemic Update: WHO, H9098-H9104 [11DE]

AIDS/HIV Facts and Figures, E1058 [7JN]

Native American Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Technical Amendment Act (S. 1741), S12109 [28NO]

Letters

AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria global fund: Paul H. O'Neill, Sec. of the Treasury, H4455 [24JY]

Allow the cloning of certain human tissues for research purposes: Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., H4936 [31JY]

———Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, H4938 [31JY]

Assure Access to Mammography Act: Daniel E. Smith, American Cancer Society, S2399 [15MR]

———Harvey L. Neiman, American College of Radiology, S2400 [15MR]

———Michael Del Vecchio, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, S2400 [15MR]

———Stephen A. Feig, Society of Breast Imaging, S2400 [15MR]

Border inspections and monitoring of animal and plant diseases funding: North Carolina government officials, H3976 [12JY]

District of Columbia needle exchange programs: A. Cornelius Baker, Whitman-Walker Clinic, Inc., S11513 [7NO]

———Michael Kelly, District of Columbia Housing Authority, S11513 [7NO]

———Mohammad N. Akhter, American Public Health Association, S11513 [7NO]

———Paola Barahona, Prevention Works (organization), S11514 [7NO]

Drinking water standards for arsenic: Senators Domenici, Kyl, Craig, Hatch, and Bennett, S8555 [1AU]

Embryonic stem cell research funding: several Senators, S9118 [5SE]

FDA premarket approval application review process of TMJ Implants, Inc.'s, total and partial joint prostheses: Roland Jankelson, E15 [3JA]

Food and Friends (organization) funding: Wayne Turner, AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power, H9051 [6DE]

Improve access to oral health care by strengthening the dental workforce in rural and underserved communities: Richard W. Valachovic, American Dental Education Association, S5703 [25MY], S5978 [7JN]

———Robert M. Anderton, American Dental Association, S5702 [25MY], S5978 [7JN]

Insurance coverage for individuals participating in approved clinical trials: Cancer Leadership Council, S6587 [21JN]

———Daniel E. Smith, American Cancer Society, S6583, S6587 [21JN]

Mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention funding: Robert M. Lester, AID, E1392 [20JY]

NIH Centers for Excellence funding: Ruth L. Kirschstein, NIH, H1677 [1MY]

NIH stem cell research: President Bush, S6395 [19JN]

———several Senators, S6394 [19JN]

Prohibit human germline gene modification: W. Lee Rawls, Biotechnology Industry Organization, S7134 [29JN]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: Gerard W. Fischer, Dept. of Justice, S1787 [1MR]

Recognize the importance of international tuberculosis control efforts and the severe impact on minority populations: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H966 [20MR]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H966 [20MR]

Lists

Cancer Leadership Council, S6588 [21JN]

Diseases being addressed by NIH, S11159 [30OC]

Supporters of H.R. 1269, Global Health Act, E478 [28MR]

Supporters of S. 982, Medicare Wellness Act, S5834 [5JN]

Memorandums

Approval of Generic Versions of Drugs Without Pediatric Labeling, H10209 [18DE]

———Laurence H. Tribe, E2286-E2288 [13DE]

———Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (law firm), H8106 [13NO]

Prohibit Human Germline Gene Modification: Edward L. Korwek, S7069 [28JN], S7135 [29JN]

Press releases

Americans Oppose Cloning Human Embryos for Research: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., H4930 [31JY]

HHS, Bayer Agree to Cipro Purchase, S11189 [30OC]

Scientists Say ``Therapeutic Cloning'' Creates a Human Embryo: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., H4929 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Africa: improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries, H813 [8MR], H904 [14MR], H995-H1003 [20MR], H1528-H1530 [24AP], H1562 [25AP], H1848-H1855 [2MY], H2255 [16MY], H3688 [27JN], E400 [20MR]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries (H.R. 2069), H9089-H9106 [11DE], E1026 [6JN], E2273 [13DE], E2327 [19DE]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries (H.R. 933), H997 [20MR]

———report on trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Sudan, and Kenya, H145-H147 [31JA]

Agriculture: crop insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (H.R. 1249), H1278 [28MR]

AID: clarify process of providing education and related services to foreign law enforcement and military personnel to prevent and control HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (H.R. 2104), E1047 [7JN]

AIDS: allocation of epidemic funding to rural areas, H6658 [11OC]

———epidemic, H2864-H2866, H2870, H2876-H2884 [5JN], H3839-H3851 [10JY], E1002, E1005, E1017 [5JN], E1035, E1036 [6JN], E1045, E1057 [7JN], E1142 [19JN], E1261 [29JN], E1405 [24JY]

———establish an international trust fund to combat the AIDS epidemic, H1850 [2MY]

———State AIDS Drug Assistance Programs funding through reductions in other AIDS-related services funding, H6647-H6649 [11OC]

AIDS Foundation of Chicago: publication of HIV/AIDS Housing Plan, E2116 [16NO]

Al-Anon Family Groups, Inc.: anniversary, E1588 [5SE]

American Heart Month: observance, H327, H328, H329, H351 [14FE], E181, E187, E195 [14FE]

American Liver Foundation: tribute to Greater Washington, DC, Chapter for Liver Walk, E1995 [2NO], E2005 [6NO]

American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E681 [1MY]

Animals: Dept. of Agriculture efforts to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and foot-and-mouth disease, H1040-H1042 [21MR]

Anthrogryposis Foundation: establishment, H3622 [27JN]

Asthma: Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (H.R. 1682), E706 [2MY]

———research programs, E846 [17MY]

Atwill, Rob: Friends of Agricultural Extension (organization) Extension Specialist Award finalist, E2074 [14NO]

Autism: diagnosis and intervention funding through reductions in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention communicable disease activities, H6651, H6652 [11OC]

Bailes, Joseph S.: National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship honoree, E753 [8MY]

Becton, Henry P.: American Diabetes Association ``Legacy of Discovery in Diabetes Care'' award recipient, E659 [26AP]

Becton Dickinson (business): tribute on efforts to treat and cure diabetes, E659 [26AP]

Blindness: gene therapy research relative to cure, H2574 [23MY]

Boeheim, Jim and Juli: tribute to Coaches vs. Cancer Program efforts, E908 [23MY]

Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act: tribute, H114 [31JA]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H7286-H7294 [24OC], E1985 [2NO]

Caribbean nations: improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services, E1261 [29JN], E1403 [24JY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: autism research funding, E449 [27MR]

———biological disease and chemical threat prevention studies funding through reductions in the Corp. for Public Broadcasting, H6665, H6666 [11OC]

———Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases facility construction funding, H10929 [20DE]

Children and youth: abstinence education program funding, H6640 [11OC]

———abstinence education program funding through reductions in certain disease control programs and child care development grants, H6666-H6673, H6677 [11OC], E1875, E1878 [12OC]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 197), E1427 [25JY]

Comprehensive AIDS Resources Act: revise and extend programs to provide access to health care and support services to individuals and families with HIV and AIDS, H1414 [4AP]

Computers: tribute to Intel Corp. and American Cancer Society launch of Intel.com/cure website to assist in leukemia research, E561 [5AP]

Congress: establishment of Coalition for Autism Research and Education (C.A.R.E.) Caucus, E162 [13FE]

———tribute to assistance received during closing of congressional offices due to anthrax bacteria outbreak, E2046 [8NO]

DEA: enforcement of Controlled Substances Act relative to assisted suicide and euthanasia, H7786 [6NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service funding for border inspections and monitoring of emerging animal and plant diseases, H3972-H3979 [12JY], H4364 [20JY]

———require a report on coordinated actions to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and foot-and-mouth disease (S. 700), H2051-H2053 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish compensation for employees sustaining beryllium, radiation-related, asbestos, and hazardous substances injury, illness, or death, H5774 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS: Community Access Program funding, H6658 [11OC]

———disapprove rule relative to confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information (H.J. Res. 38), E371 [15MR]

———revise performance standards and certification process for organ procurement organizations (H.R. 3504), H10485-H10487 [19DE], H10937 [20DE]

Dept. of HUD: Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS Program funding, H1744 [2MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize projects to facilitate the treatment of veterans with Alzheimer's disease, H4696 [26JY]

———authorize projects to facilitate the treatment of veterans with Alzheimer's disease (H. Res. 29), E112 [6FE]

———clarify compensation standards for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans suffering from certain undiagnosed illnesses, H4902-H4905 [31JY], H9143-H9148 [11DE]

———establish emergency medical preparedness centers (H.R. 3253), E2043 [8NO], E2059 [13NO]

———medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in NASA Human Space Flight funding, H4690, H4691 [26JY]

Developing countries: prohibit revocation or revision of any intellectual property or competition law or policy in any country that regulates HIV/AIDS pharmaceuticals or medical technologies, H8979 [6DE]

Diabetes: increased support and funding to combat diabetes, H2271 [16MY]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes, H3597 [26JN]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (H. Con. Res. 36), E177 [14FE]

Diabetes Awareness Month: observance, H8424 [28NO]

District of Columbia: prohibit needle exchange programs funding, H9051, H9052 [6DE]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H3189-H3194 [14JN]

Duchenne muscular dystrophy: expand research activities (H.R. 717), H5955-H5959, H5961 [24SE], E1762 [2OC]

———expand research activities (H.R. 717), Senate amendment, H8630 [29NO]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act: technical corrections, H6037 [25SE]

EPA: New York University School of Medicine study on related rates of breast cancer in Rockland County, NY, and the East Side of Manhattan to air pollution and powerplant radiation funding, H7931 [8NO]

———University of West Florida environmental health study in Escambia County and northwest Florida funding, H7934 [8NO]

Escambia County, FL: EPA study of buried toxic pollutants and increased health effects funding, H4673 [26JY]

FDA: antimicrobial resistance monitoring and prevention programs funding, H3779-H3781 [28JN]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (H.R. 689), E187 [14FE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (H.R. 2163), E1094 [13JN]

Florida: tribute to City of Hope Medical Center for Walk for Hope Against Breast Cancer, H6264 [4OC]

———tribute to Walk for Hope Against Breast Cancer, H4435 [24JY]

Food and Friends (organization): funding, H9051 [6DE]

Foreign aid: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, E1877 [12OC]

———Global AIDS Trust Fund funding through reductions in the Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding and the Foreign Military Financing Program, H4455-H4464 [24JY], E1429 [25JY]

———international tuberculosis control and Child Survival and Maternal Health Account funding through reductions in the Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H4464-H4479, H4485 [24JY]

———international tuberculosis control funding through reductions in Asian Development Fund and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency funding, H4481-H4483 [24JY]

———mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention funding, H4344, H4345 [19JY], E1392 [20JY]

———provide additional assistance for international malaria control programs and coordinate assistance relative to malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis, H1855 [2MY]

———reduce burden of hunger for families impacted by HIV/AIDS through agricultural improvements, maternal and child health programs, and food commodities, H3878, H3879 [11JY]

Foreign policy: provide bilateral debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries, H4370 [20JY]

GAO: study changes in technology and potential for medical advances relative to the cloning of humans, H4930 [31JY]

———tribute to assistance enabling the House of Representatives to continue its work while House office buildings were closed due to anthrax bacteria outbreak (H. Res. 294), H8396, H8397 [27NO], E2164 [28NO]

Gilda's Club (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1110 [14JN]

GPO: tribute to assistance enabling Congress to continue its work while office buildings were closed due to anthrax bacteria outbreak, E2336 [19DE]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid relative to HIV/AIDS epidemic, H8188 [15NO], E2180 [29NO]

Hazardous substances: investigation of anthrax bacteria outbreak, H7219, H7222 [24OC], H7907 [7NO]

———recall and suspend use of vaccines containing mercury and certain other chemical substances, H2174-H2176 [15MY], H10206 [18DE]

Health: condition of health services along the U.S.-Mexico border, H4423-H4426 [23JY]

———develop the field of health promotion and disease prevention and develop strategies to integrate health and lifestyle improvement programs into national policy (H. Res. 115), E579 [5AP]

———development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (H.R. 2405), H3791 [28JN], E1265 [29JN]

———embryonic stem cell research funding, H3597 [26JN], H3623 [27JN], H3868, H3869, H3870, H3871, H3872, H3873 [11JY], H3964 [12JY], H4029, H4101 [17JY], H4119 [18JY], H4380 [23JY], H4435 [24JY], H4765 [27JY], H5327-H5329 [2AU], H6631, H6633 [11OC]

———emphasize the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation, and support National Donor Day (H. Con. Res. 31), H668-H672 [7MR]

———establish a commission to recommend a strategy for the global eradication of disease (H.R. 2593), E1398 [23JY]

———establish a national program to conduct and support activities to reduce cases of overweight individuals and obesity, H6651 [11OC]

———immunization against diseases for adults and children, H7595 [1NO]

———improve access to oral health care by strengthening the dental workforce in rural and underserved communities, H6642, H6643 [11OC]

———increase assistance to developing nations with high levels of infectious disease and premature death (H.R. 1269), H1855 [2MY], E476-E478 [28MR]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and inform women concerning reproductive and post-menopausal health care choices (H.R. 1683), E698 [2MY], E843 [17MY]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs, H676 [7MR]

Hispanic Americans: health care issues, H1705 [1MY], H3238-H3244 [19JN]

HIV/AIDS: assist mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention efforts (H.R. 684), H1850 [2MY]

———emphasize importance of early testing in combating HIV/AIDS, E1758 [2OC]

———prevention, protection, and treatment funding, H207 [7FE]

———research and prevention programs funding, H1848-H1855 [2MY]

Housing Options & Geriatric Association Resources, Inc.: tribute, E2088 [15NO]

INS: enforce regulations on detecting individuals attempting to enter the U.S. with human biological threats, H8549 [28NO]

Insurance: comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations funding, H10433 [19DE]

———coverage of colorectal cancer screening, H911 [14MR]

———coverage of colorectal cancer screening (H.R. 1520), E570 [5AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (H.R. 1485), E866 [21MY]

———implement coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (H.R. 887), E283 [6MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 602), H7290 [24OC], E164 [13FE]

———provide coverage for individuals participating in approved clinical trials, H3703 [27JN]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (H.R. 580), E163 [13FE]

———require group and individual health insurance plans to provide coverage of cancer screening (H.R. 1809), H7291 [24OC], E843 [17MY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (H.R. 536), H5376 [5SE]

International Bureau of Labor Affairs: workplace-based HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs in developing countries funding, H6649 [11OC]

Jacobus Pharmaceutical Co.: tribute, E1351 [18JY]

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation: tribute, E1951 [30OC]

Key Biscayne, FL: tribute to National Alliance for Autism Research Walk FAR for NAAR, H7593, H7700 [1NO]

Kim, Emily: encourage Asian Americans to take bone marrow test to assist in finding a match for a life saving tranfusion, H5183 [2AU]

Levin, Jeff: tribute to publication of book ``God, Faith, and Health—Exploring the Spirituality—Healing Connection'', E999 [5JN]

Local government: require adoption of a health standard establishing a legal presumption that heart, lung, and respiratory disease are occupational diseases for public safety officers (H.R. 709), E187 [14FE]

Lupus: research, education, and treatment funding, E831 [17MY]

Lymphoma: tribute to ``Beads of Hope'' lymphoma awareness project, E633 [25AP]

Medicaid: clarify that Native American women eligible for coverage under Indian health plans are eligible for optional breast and cervical cancer coverage (S. 1741), H10904-H10906 [19DE], E2400 [20DE]

———permit State waiver authority to provide medical assistance in cases of congenital heart defects (H.R. 1793), E779 [10MY]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (H.R. 2063), H2865 [5JN]

Medicare: coverage of additional hemodialysis treatments for certain patients and increased update in composite rate for dialysis services (H.R. 2220), E1147 [19JN]

———coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis (H.R. 595), E154 [13FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (H.R. 2117), E1053 [7JN]

———expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (H.R. 3188), E1943 [30OC]

———promote research for health promotion and disease prevention and add preventive benefits (H.R. 2058), E1008, E1017 [5JN]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (H.R. 758), H1110 [22MR]

Mental health: autism research and educational programs funding, H1562 [25AP]

———increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals (H. Con. Res. 91), H1672-H1680 [1MY], H2175 [15MY], E663 [27AP], E734 [4MY]

Miami, FL: tribute to Jackson Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, H882 [14MR]

———tribute to La Liga Contra el Cancer, H3078 [13JN]

Minorities: impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic, E1079 [12JN]

Muscular dystrophy: expand research activities relative to various forms, E889 [22MY]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (H. Con. Res. 190), H4809-H4811 [30JY], E1588 [5SE]

National Alcohol Awareness Month: observance, E684 [1MY]

National Alliance for Autism Research: tribute to Walk Far for NAAR fundraising walk, H3868 [11JY]

National Autism Awareness Month: observance, E656 [26AP]

National Biotechnology Week: observance, E848 [17MY]

National Day of Awareness for Sturge-Weber Syndrome: observance, E822 [17MY]

National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day: observance, E787 [10MY]

National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias: anniversary, E1269 [29JN]

National Hansen's Disease Programs Center: designate (H.R. 2441), H8768-H8770 [4DE]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (H.R. 1297), E485 [29MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (H.R. 1723), H5376 [5SE]

———authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to women's health and disease prevention (H.R. 183), H911 [14MR], H7290 [24OC], E3 [3JA]

National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer's disease research funding, E449 [27MR]

National Men's Health Week: observance, H3032 [12JN]

National Minority Donor Awareness Day: observance, H4992 [1AU]

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: tribute to Mountain Valley California Chapter Central California Branch honorees, E2184 [30NO]

National Osteopathic Medicine Week: observance, E2090 [15NO]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Week: observance, E1444 [26JY]

National Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Awareness Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 61), E339 [13MR]

National Stroke Awareness Month: observance, E1053 [7JN]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (H.R. 1287), E488 [29MR]

National Women's Health Week: observance, E824, E831 [17MY]

Native Americans: address high incidences of sudden infant death syndrome, H5330 [2AU]

Natsios, Andrew S.: statement on prevention and treatment of AIDS in Africa, E1164 [20JN]

NIH: biomedical research funding, E449 [27MR]

———funding, E707 [2MY]

———Lyme disease research funding, E449 [27MR]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: prohibit funding to initiate World Trade Organization proceedings challenging policies in developing countries relative to HIV/AIDS pharmaceuticals, H4178-H4187 [18JY], E1420 [25JY]

Ovarian cancer: research programs (H.R. 326), E98 [1FE]

Parkinson's disease: research programs, H5445, H5448-H5451 [6SE], E1611, E1614 [10SE]

Pastor, William A.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E431 [22MR]

Peace Corps: authorizing additional appropriations for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment (H.R. 2839), H7391 [30OC]

Pharmaceuticals: approval of generic versions of drugs without pediatric labeling relative to exclusive marketing rights agreements, H8551 [28NO], H10209 [18DE], E2286 [13DE]

———dangers of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, H7392 [30OC], H7561 [31OC], H7726 [6NO]

———improve safety and efficacy for children (H.R. 2887), H7562 [31OC], H7727 [6NO], H8094-H8107 [13NO], H8166 [14NO], H8551 [28NO], E2073 [14NO], E2103 [15NO], E2114 [16NO], E2286 [13DE]

———improve safety and efficacy for children (S. 1789), H10200-H10212 [18DE], E2368, E2389 [20DE]

———safety of certain medications approved for use by diabetes patients, E2207 [5DE]

Postage stamps: extend issuance of special stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 2725), H5376 [5SE], H7288 [24OC]

Postal Service: tribute, H7221 [24OC]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 257), H8048-H8053 [13NO], E2079 [14NO], E2118 [16NO]

Prostate cancer: encourage regular testing and examinations, E1204 [26JN]

R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.: tribute (H. Res. 35), E180 [14FE]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: funding, H3972-H3979 [12JY], H4092 [17JY], H4198 [18JY], H4365, H4366 [20JY]

———improve application process and compensation criteria for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills and through fallout from nuclear weapons testing, H3293 [20JN]

———provide permanent funding for claims, equalize benefit levels, and reinstate eligibility of certain individuals exposed to radiation working with uranium or nuclear weapons, H8144, H8157 [14NO]

Research: glomerular injury research and awareness funding, E586 [5AP]

———improve diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS in women and children, H908 [14MR]

Science: allow the cloning of certain human tissues for research purposes, H4906-H4915, H4917-H4945 [31JY], E1574 [5SE]

Seldenright, Paul: National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Champion of Hope award recipient, E409 [21MR]

Social Security: treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (H.R. 509), E129 [7FE]

South Mountain, PA: anniversary of South Mountain Restoration Center, E675 [1MY]

Spina Bifida Association of America: tribute, E1779 [2OC]

Starita, Nick: United Cerebral Palsy of Hudson County, NJ, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E740 [4MY]

Taxation: provide relief for payment of asbestos-related claims (H.R. 1412), E564 [5AP]

———treatment of charitable contributions to public charities for use in medical research (H.R. 744), E221 [27FE]

Terrorism: condemn and respond to hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H7220, H7221 [24OC]

———condemn anthrax threats sent to reproductive health centers and abortion providers (H. Con. Res. 285), E2224 [7DE]

———offer reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anthrax terrorists, H7533 [31OC]

TMJ Implants, Inc.: FDA premarket approval application review process of total and partial joint prostheses, E15 [3JA]

Tuberculosis: eliminate (H.R. 1167), H1503 [24AP]

———international control funding, E893 [22MY]

———international control (H.R. 1168), H1503 [24AP]

———recognize importance of international control efforts and acknowledge the severe impact on minority populations (H. Res. 67), H964-H969, H977 [20MR], E430 [22MR], E1216 [26JN]

Tuberous sclerosis: increase public awareness (H. Con. Res. 25), H8766-H8768 [4DE], E2246 [10DE]

University of Miami: tribute to Transplant Foundation That's Life ball, H5979 [25SE]

University of Texas: anniversary of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, E1201 [26JN]

Veterans: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (H.R. 134), E58 [30JA]

———repeal manifestation period for a presumption of service-connection for respiratory cancers occurring in Vietnam veterans, H9143 [11DE], E2365 [20DE]

Vitiligo Awareness Month: observance, E409 [21MR]

Women: AIDS epidemic, H5376 [5SE]

———cardiovascular disease prevention programs, H913 [14MR]

———raise public awareness of effects of heart disease and cancer, H5376 [5SE]

World AIDS Day: observance, H8569, H8570, H8571, H8572, H8631-H8636 [29NO], H8743 [30NO], E2165, E2169 [29NO]

XAIDS Act NOW Parnership Council: tribute, H2953 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries, S3479-S3481, S3520 [5AP], S6886 [26JN]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries (S. 463), S1902 [6MR]

Agriculture: research programs funding, S13453 [18DE]

AID: treatment and prevention of primary immunodeficiencies in Latin America, S10898 [23OC]

AIDS: epidemic, S5821-S5825 [5JN], S6886 [26JN]

Al-Anon Family Groups, Inc.: anniversary, S9193 [6SE]

American Heart Month: observance, S1369-S1371 [14FE]

Ames, IA: animal disease research facilities funding, S12670 [7DE]

Animals: establish a Federal task force to coordinate actions to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and foot-and-mouth disease (S. 534), S2316 [14MR]

Anthrax: history, S13349-S13351 [17DE]

Appropriations: authorizing for international HIV/AIDS control efforts (S. 1120), S7088-S7090 [28JN]

Bayer Corp.: tribute to donation of antibiotic for use by Federal employees, S11189 [30OC]

Blood cancer: research, information, and education funding (S. 1094), S6669 [22JN], S12015 [16NO]

Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act: anniversary, S10977 [24OC]

Bush, President: nomination of individuals to fill positions at certain public health agencies, S11255 [31OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: smallpox vaccination for first responders funding, S13786 [20DE]

———tribute to National Summit on Safe Motherhood, S11345 [1NO]

Children and youth: efforts to combat dental decay, S3982 [26AP]

Congress: commend the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician, and others for their response to the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office (S. Res. 187), S12457 [5DE]

Coverdell, Paul: tribute through authorizing Paul Coverdell Health Care Corps, S7838 [18JY]

DEA: enforcement of Controlled Substances Act relative to assisted suicide and euthanasia, S11564 [7NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service funding for border inspections and monitoring of emerging animal and plant diseases, S7412 [10JY]

———establish a program to control bovine Johne's disease (S. 1595), S11287 [31OC]

———improve the collection of information from foreign travelers relative to the introduction of foreign animal disease into the U.S., S9492 [19SE]

———require a report on coordinated actions to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and foot-and-mouth disease (S. 700), S3452, S3459 [4AP], S3634 [5AP]

———require a report on coordinated actions to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and foot-and-mouth disease (S. 708), S3699, S3709-S3711 [6AP]

Dept. of Defense: Project Alpha funding to predict and assess threats to the U.S. food supply, S12668 [7DE]

———review of secrecy oaths and policies at nuclear weapons facilities where workers may have had their health compromised by radioactive or other hazardous substances, S13296 [14DE]

Dept. of Energy: coverage of kidney cancer under compensation programs for employees sustaining beryllium and radiation-related injury, illness, or death, S7412 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: address health care needs of residents of U.S.-Mexico border area (S. 1878), S13966 [20DE]

———require certification for possession of dangerous biological agents and toxins by research facilities (S. 1661), S11615 [8NO]

———revise performance standards and certification process for organ procurement organizations (S. 1833), S13317 [14DE], S13322 [17DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: add amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to diseases presumed to be service connected when incurred by Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, S13833 [20DE]

———clarify compensation standards for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans suffering from certain undiagnosed illnesses (S. 409), S1701 [28FE]

———extend health care eligibility for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans suffering from certain undiagnosed illnesses (S. 1576), S11111 [25OC]

———provide benefits to children of Vietnam-era veterans for diseases associated with parental exposure to a herbicide agent, S8671, S8672 [2AU]

———tribute to pain management and end-of-life care programs, S3914 [25AP]

Developing countries: develop simple HIV/AIDS testing, S10959 [24OC]

District of Columbia: needle exchange programs funding, S12583 [7DE]

———prohibit needle exchange programs funding, S11507-S11515 [7NO]

Duchenne muscular dystrophy: expand research activities (H.R. 717), S11926 [15NO]

EPA: establish a national primary drinking water standard for arsenic and restore requirement to notify the public of risks posed by arsenic in drinking water, S8552-S8561 [1AU], S8896 [3AU]

FDA: timely evaluation of medical device technologies funding, S11190, S11191 [30OC]

Federal aid programs: establish a national registry and improve the treatment for persons affected by Spina Bifida, S8671 [2AU]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (S. 263), S1085 [6FE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (S. 1845), S13469 [18DE]

Food & Friends (organization): food for victims of AIDS project funding, S11532 [7NO]

Foreign aid: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6886 [26JN]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (S. 1032), S6226 [13JN]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (S. 1230), S8132 [24JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in the V-22 Osprey aircraft program, S7384-S7387, S7407, S7411 [10JY]

Health: availability of influenza vaccine, S11990, S11991 [16NO]

———development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (S. 1752), S12259, S12260 [30NO]

———embryonic stem cell research funding, S7846-S7851 [18JY], S9117 [5SE], S9209 [10SE], S11154 [30OC], S12024, S12025 [27NO], S13780 [20DE]

———embryonic stem cell research funding (S. 723), S3552-S3554 [5AP], S6393-S6395 [19JN]

———emphasize the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation, and support National Donor Day (S. Con. Res. 12), S1427, S1437 [14FE]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (S. 1012), S6057 [11JN]

———establish guidelines on embryonic stem cell research, S7846-S7851 [18JY]

———expand network of public health preparedness centers relative to homeland security (S. 1705), S11941 [15NO]

———improve access to oral health care by strengthening the dental workforce in rural and underserved communities (S. 971), S5701-S5704 [25MY]

———improve access to oral health care by strengthening the dental workforce in rural and underserved communities (S. 998), S5977 [7JN]

———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (S. 257), S1078 [6FE]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and inform women concerning reproductive and post-menopausal health care choices (S. 819), S4247 [3MY]

———somatic cell nuclear transfer research funding, S12024, S12025 [27NO]

Indian Health Service: funding, S7566, S7567 [12JY]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (S. 576), S2590 [20MR]

———coverage of colorectal cancer screening (S. 710), S3537 [5AP]

———coverage of infertility treatment (S. 874), S4892 [14MY]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (S. 255), S1077 [6FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums, S7072 [28JN], S7131, S7135, S7162 [29JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 318), S1340-S1344 [13FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 318), star print, S5658 [24MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 382), S1524 [15FE]

———provide coverage for individuals participating in approved clinical trials, S6465, S6469, S6470, S6473, S6501 [20JN], S6583-S6594 [21JN], S6627-S6634 [22JN], S7129, S7130, S7169 [29JN]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (S. 1297), S8593 [1AU]

———require group and individual health insurance plans to provide coverage of cancer screening (S. 868), S4844 [10MY]

Iowa Army Ammunition Plant: study effects of exposure to radioactive or other hazardous substances, S13296 [14DE]

Lyme disease: increase research, treatment, and public education, S5607 [24MY]

Medicaid: clarify that Native American women eligible for coverage under Indian health plans are eligible for optional breast and cervical cancer coverage (S. 1741), S12109, S12111 [28NO], S12153 [29NO]

———clarify that Native American women eligible for coverage under Indian health plans are eligible for optional breast and cervical cancer coverage (S. 535), S2318 [14MR]

Medicare: coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis (S. 264), S1085 [6FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (S. 960), S5636 [24MY]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (S. 1303), S8710 [2AU]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (S. 913), S5125, S5126 [17MY]

———coverage of oral drugs to reduce serum phosphate levels in patients with end stage renal disease (S. 1304), S8710 [2AU]

———coverage of screening pap smears and pelvic exams (S. 258), S1078 [6FE]

———ensure that participating hospitals can recognize and respond to epidemics resulting from natural causes and bioterrorism (S. 1574), S11110 [25OC]

———expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (S. 1589), S11206 [30OC]

———increase reimbursement for screening mammography services and funding for additional radiology residents and radiologic technologists (S. 548), S2398-S2402 [15MR]

———promote research for health promotion and disease prevention and add preventive benefits (S. 982), S5833-S5836 [5JN]

———provide adequate coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for certain kidney transplant patients (S. 880), S4942 [15MY]

———State accreditation of diabetes self-management training programs (S. 153), S481 [23JA]

Muscular dystrophy: expand research activities relative to various forms (S. 805), S4115 [1MY], S4168 [2MY], S5531 [23MY], S5826 [5JN], S8056 [23JY]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: designate (S. Res. 147), S8770 [2AU], S9859 [26SE]

National Biotechnology Week: designate (S. Res. 75), S3928 [25AP], S4848 [10MY]

National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (S. 261), S1082 [6FE]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (S. Res. 166), S10475 [10OC]

National Eye Donor Month: observance, S1742 [1MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (S. 830), S4265-S4267 [3MY]

National Mammography Day: designate (S. Res. 164), S9981 [1OC], S10401 [9OC]

National Osteopathic Medicine Week: observance, S11718 [13NO]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 163), S9857 [26SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 138), S8068 [23JY], S9008 [3AU]

National security: enhance control of biological agents and toxins (S. 1706), S11942 [15NO]

National Stem Cell Donor Bank: establish to preserve donation of qualifying human stem cells and to conduct and support research using such cells (S. 1349), S8914 [3AU]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 210), S714 [30JA]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S3392 [4AP], S6565 [21JN]

———biomedical research funding (S. Res. 19), S1352 [13FE]

———establish Office of Rare Diseases (S. 1379), S8952 [3AU]

———funding, S3400-S3402 [4AP]

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance: tribute, S9193 [6SE]

Pharmaceuticals: improve safety and efficacy for children (S. 838), S4422-S4425 [7MY], S10816-S10819, S10826-S10831 [18OC], S10871-S10873 [23OC]

———improve safety and efficacy for children (S. 1301), S8597-S8599 [1AU]

———improve safety and efficacy for children (S. 1789), S12752 [7DE], S12755 [10DE], S13070 [12DE]

Postage stamps: extend issuance of special stamps to fund breast cancer research (S. 1256), S8292 [26JY]

Postal Service: tribute, S11647 [9NO]

———tribute (S. Res. 177), S11662 [9NO]

Public health: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (S. 1009), S6056 [11JN]

Public Health Service: promote organ donation and facilitate interstate linkage and 24-hour access to State donor registries (S. 1062), S6453-S6455 [19JN]

Public Health Service Act: clarify and improve provisions regarding emergencies (S. 1650), S11558 [7NO]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: ensure timely payment of benefits to eligible individuals, S9386 [13SE]

———ensure timely payment of benefits to eligible individuals (S. 449), S1787 [1MR], S3144 [29MR]

———funding, S7412, S7414 [10JY], S7939 [19JY]

———improve application process and compensation criteria for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills and through fallout from nuclear weapons testing funding, S11455 [6NO]

———provide permanent appropriations for claims made by certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills and through fallout from nuclear weapons testing, S3695 [6AP], S9781, S9782 [25SE]

———provide permanent appropriations for claims made by certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills and through fallout from nuclear weapons testing (S. 448), S1787 [1MR], S2381 [15MR], S3144 [29MR], S7412 [10JY]

———provide permanent funding for claims, equalize benefit levels, and reinstate eligibility of certain individuals exposed to radiation working with uranium or nuclear weapons, S10051 [2OC]

———provide permanent funding for claims, equalize benefit levels, and reinstate eligibility of certain individuals exposed to radiation working with uranium or nuclear weapons (S. 898), S5012-S5015 [16MY], S7412 [10JY]

Science: prohibit human germline gene modification, S7067-S7072 [28JN], S7131, S7133 [29JN]

Senate: continuation of duties during investigation of anthrax bacteria outbreak, S11994 [16NO]

Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, S10149 [3OC]

Taxation: deductions for home health care, day care, and respite care for households with an Alzheimer's disease patient (S. 383), S1525 [15FE]

———provide credit for medical research relative to developing vaccines against widespread diseases, S5198, S5253 [21MY]

———provide credit for medical research relative to developing vaccines against widespread diseases and assure such vaccines are affordable and widely distributed (S. 895), S5008-S5010 [16MY]

———provide relief for payment of asbestos-related claims (S. 1048), S6328 [14JN]

———treatment of charitable contributions to public charities for use in medical research (S. 393), S1619 [27FE]

Tuberculosis: eliminate (S. 1115), S7000 [27JN]

———international control (S. 1116), S7001 [27JN]

Tuberous sclerosis: increase public awareness (H. Con. Res. 25), S13078 [12DE]

———increase public awareness (S. Con. Res. 69), S9632 [21SE]

Veterans: modify and extend authorities on the presumption of service-connection for herbicide-related disabilities of Vietnam-era veterans (S. 1091), S6668 [22JN], S6860 [25JN]

———presumption of service connection for hepatitis C in certain veterans (S. 457), S1826 [5MR]

Vision 2020 World Sight Day: observance, S10634 [11OC]

Wheeling, WV: anniversary of Wheeling Hospital, S4400 [4MY]

———tribute to Wheeling Hospital Schiffer Cancer Center for affiliation with the National Cancer Institute, S4400 [4MY]

Wilmington, DE: tribute to breast cancer fundraiser, S3431 [4AP]

World AIDS Day: observance, S12239 [30NO]

Wyoming: tribute to Race for the Cure and other breast cancer relief efforts, S11402 [2NO]

Reports

HIV Services in Rural Areas: National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, H3841-H3849 [10JY]

Liver Failure Risk for Diabetes Patients Taking Rezulin: David J. Graham and Lanh Green, E2207-E2209 [5DE]

Reports filed

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2887) (H. Rept. 107-277), H8034 [9NO]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 838) (S. Rept. 107-79), S10286 [4OC]

Emphasize the Importance of Organ, Tissue, Bone Marrow, and Blood Donation, and Support National Donor Day: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 31) (H. Rept. 107-10), H647 [6MR]

Flu Vaccine Availability Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 943) (H. Rept. 107-168), H4723 [26JY]

Global Access to HIV/AIDS Prevention, Awareness, Education, and Treatment Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2069) (H. Rept. 107-137), H4008 [12JY]

Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1094), S11611 [8NO]

Increase Support and Funding To Combat Juvenile Diabetes: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 36) (H. Rept. 107-182), H5124 [1AU]

Increase Tuberous Sclerosis Public Awareness: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 25) (H. Rept. 107-181), H5124 [1AU]

MD-CARE Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 107-195), H5404 [5SE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 717), S11198 [30OC]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 166), S10456 [10OC]

National Hansen's Disease Programs Center: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2441) (H. Rept. 107-174), H4862 [30JY]

National Mammography Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 164), S10286 [4OC]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 138), S8703 [2AU]

National Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Awareness Month: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 61) (H. Rept. 107-183), H5124 [1AU]

Rare Diseases Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1379) (S. Rept. 107-129), S13464 [18DE]

Statements

Benefits of Mass HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling for Vulnerable Populations: Edward S. Ayensu, E1758 [2OC]

Tobacco Use Prevention: Blake Kinkaid, Craig Stevens, and Brittany Chandler, E1824 [5OC]

Summaries

Asthma Research Programs Report: Annapolis Center for Science-Based Public Policy, E846 [17MY]

Comprehensive Cancer Screening Act (S. 868), S4844 [10MY]

Eliminate Colorectal Cancer Act (S. 710), S3539 [5AP]

Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act (H.R. 3188), E1944 [30OC]

Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act (S. 1589), S11213 [30OC]

Vaccines for the New Millennium Act (S. 895), S5010 [16MY]

Tables

Estimated cost to consumers of exclusivity extensions for certain pediatric drugs, H8102 [13NO]

HIV/AIDS statistics, H1000 [20MR]

Testimonies

Biomedical Research: Marc Kirschner, Harvard University Medical School, E708 [2MY]

Glomerular Injury Research and Awareness Funding: Irving Smokler, NephCure Foundation, E586 [5AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 25, increase public awareness of tuberous sclerosis, H8766 [4DE]

H. Con. Res. 31, emphasize the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation, and support National Donor Day, H668 [7MR]

H. Con. Res. 91, increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals, H1673 [1MY]

H. Con. Res. 190, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, H4809 [30JY]

H. Con. Res. 257, tribute to the Postal Service, H8048 [13NO]

H. Res. 67, recognize importance of international tuberculosis control efforts and acknowledge the severe impact on minority populations, H964 [20MR]

H. Res. 294, tribute to GAO assistance enabling the House of Representatives to continue its work while House office buildings were closed due to anthrax bacteria outbreak, H8396 [27NO]

H.R. 717, MD-CARE Act, H5955-H5957 [24SE]

H.R. 2069, Global Access to HIV/AIDS Prevention, Awareness, Education, and Treatment Act, H9089-H9093 [11DE]

H.R. 2441, National Hansen's Disease Programs Center, H8769 [4DE]

H.R. 2887, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, H8094-H8098 [13NO]

H.R. 3504, revise performance standards and certification process for organ procurement organizations, H10485 [19DE]

S. 153, State accreditation of diabetes self-management training programs under Medicare, S481 [23JA]

S. 210, Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act, S714 [30JA]

S. 393, Medical Research Investment Act, S1619 [27FE]

S. 463, Global Access to AIDS Treatment Act, S1903 [6MR]

S. 534, Mad Cow Prevention Act, S2316 [14MR]

S. 535, Native American Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Technical Amendment Act, S2319 [14MR]

S. 548, Assure Access to Mammography Act, S2399 [15MR]

S. 700, Animal Disease Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Control Act, H2051-H2053 [9MY]

S. 700, require a report on coordinated actions to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and foot-and-mouth disease, S3453 [4AP], S3634-S3636 [5AP]

S. 710, Eliminate Colorectal Cancer Act, S3538 [5AP]

S. 723, Stem Cell Research Act, S3553 [5AP]

S. 819, Early Detection and Prevention of Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Act, S4247-S4249 [3MY]

S. 830, Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act, S4266 [3MY]

S. 838, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, S4422-S4424 [7MY]

S. 874, Fair Access to Infertility Treatment and Hope Act, S4893 [14MY]

S. 880, Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage Act, S4943 [15MY]

S. 898, provide permanent funding for claims, equalize benefit levels, and reinstate eligibility of certain individuals exposed to radiation working with uranium or nuclear weapons under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, S5013 [16MY]

S. 960, Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases, S5758 [25MY]

S. 1048, provide tax relief for payment of asbestos-related claims, S6328 [14JN]

S. 1091, modify and extend authorities on the presumption of service-connection for herbicide-related disabilities of Vietnam-era veterans, S6669 [22JN]

S. 1094, Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act, S6669 [22JN], S12015 [16NO]

S. 1116, Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Now Act, S7001 [27JN]

S. 1120, Global AIDS Research and Relief Act, S7088 [28JN]

S. 1256, Breast Cancer Research Stamp Act, S8292 [26JY]

S. 1589, Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act, S11207-S11213 [30OC]

S. 1650, Public Health Emergencies Accountability Act, S11559 [7NO]

S. 1741, Native American Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Technical Amendment Act, S12109 [28NO], H10904 [19DE]

S. 1789, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, S13071-S13076 [12DE], H10200-H10204 [18DE]

S. 1878, U.S./Mexico Border Health Improvement Act, S13967-S13969 [20DE]

S. Con. Res. 12, emphasize the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation, and support National Donor Day, S1427 [14FE]

S. Con. Res. 24, National Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Awareness Month, S2231 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 69, increase public awareness of tuberous sclerosis, S9632 [21SE]

S. Res. 19, NIH biomedical research funding, S1351 [13FE]

S. Res. 75, National Biotechnology Week, S3928 [25AP], S4848 [10MY]

S. Res. 119, encourage and support international HIV/AIDS control efforts, S7258 [29JN]

S. Res. 138, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, S8068 [23JY], S9008 [3AU]

S. Res. 147, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, S8770 [2AU], S10024 [1OC]

S. Res. 163, National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week, S9631 [21SE], S9857 [26SE]

S. Res. 164, National Mammography Day, S9980 [1OC], S10401 [9OC]

S. Res. 166, National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, S10165 [3OC], S10475 [10OC]

S. Res. 177, tribute to the Postal Service, S11661 [9NO]

S. Res. 187, commend the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician, and others for their response to the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office, S12456 [5DE]