MENENDEZ, ROBERT (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1646), H2226 [16MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2620), H4636 [25JY], H4726 [26JY], H4752 [27JY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort President Vicente Fox of Mexico Into the House Chamber, H5410 [6SE]

Committee To Escort the President, H431 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 2702), H5125 [1AU]

Afghanistan: condemn the destruction of pre-Islamic statues by the Taliban regime (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1013 [20MR]

———condemn the Taliban for requiring Hindus to wear identifying symbols (see H. Con. Res. 145), H2848 [25MY]

———provide for the removal from power of the Taliban regime (see H.R. 3049), H6421 [5OC] (see H.R. 3088), H6700 [11OC]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 397), H218 [7FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H505 [28FE]

Armed Forces: improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by improving and expanding educational assistance programs (see H.R. 320), H162 [31JA]

Aviation: improve security (see H.R. 3110), H6779 [12OC]

———preempt State laws requiring approval prior to the construction or operation of certain airport development projects (see H.R. 2107), H3864 [10JY]

———provide assistance for employees who are separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions or security measures (see H.R. 2946), H5971 [24SE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 333), H163 [31JA]

Birds: prohibit interstate movement of live birds, for the purpose of fighting, to States in which animal fighting is lawful (see H.R. 1155), H2281 [16MY]

BLS: develop methodology for measuring the cost of living in each State and require GAO study to determine effect on Federal benefits (see H.R. 715), H398 [14FE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 105), H1295 [28MR]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see H.R. 3479), H10065 [13DE]

China, People's Republic of: improve human rights situation before Olympic games are held in Beijing (see H. Con. Res. 73), H1060 [21MR]

———prohibit payment of any claim for reimbursement of costs associated with the Navy reconnaissance plane forced to make an emergency landing (see H.R. 2507), H4111 [17JY]

———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see H. Res. 56), H1014 [20MR]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Con. Res. 85), H1189 [27MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 781), H1346 [29MR]

Congress: hold joint session in New York, NY (see H. Con. Res. 249), H7960 [8NO]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to officers, emergency personnel, and governmental employees who responded to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center (see H.R. 3054), H10067 [13DE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 1111), H5736 [19SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from penalizing consumers with late fees, increased interest rates, or adverse credit reports, whose mail service has been disrupted due to hazardous substance attacks (see H.R. 3175), H7852 [6NO]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see H.R. 1343), H1407 [3AP]

Cuba: assist internal opposition and further help the Cuban people to regain their freedom (see H.R. 1271), H1294 [28MR]

———extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H.R. 2292), H3465 [21JN]

———human rights violations (see H. Res. 91), H959 [19MR]

Cyprus: membership in European Union (see H. Con. Res. 164), H3259 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers and watersheds (see H.R. 3213), H7717 [1NO]

Dept. of Defense: expand range maintenance program for removal of unexploded ordnance and munitions from certain military training ranges to include underwater portions of live impact areas (see H.R. 3212), H7717 [1NO]

———review military service records to determine if certain Jewish war veterans should be awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 606), H1190 [27MR]

Dept. of Education: make grants to recruit, train, and hire school-based resource staff (see H.R. 466), H220 [7FE]

———make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2283), H3464 [21JN]

Dept. of HUD: increase mortgage loan limits for multifamily housing mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1629), H3358 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 2966), H6055 [25SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 2633, 2634), H4633 [25JY]

Diseases: expand research activities relative to Duchenne muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 717), H1346 [29MR]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 36), H3864 [10JY]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 326), H1013 [20MR]

———recognize importance of international tuberculosis control efforts and acknowledge the severe impact on minority populations (see H. Res. 67), H878 [13MR]

District of Columbia: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 2982), H7960 [8NO]

———provide full voting representation in Congress and exempt residents from paying Federal income taxes until such voting representation takes effect (see H.R. 1193), H6137 [2OC]

Education: improve quality and raise student achievement by strengthening accountability, raising teaching standards, rewarding success, and providing better information to parents (see H.R. 340), H224 [7FE]

El Paso, TX: establish a national immigration museum (see H.R. 2162), H6260 [3OC]

El Salvador: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see H. Con. Res. 41), H442 [27FE]

Election Administration Commission: establish (see H.R. 775), H505 [28FE]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 1306), H1344 [29MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 2692), H4948 [31JY]

EPA: reinstate revised drinking water standards for arsenic (see H.R. 1413), H1482 (see H.R. 1413), H1492 [4AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 2239), H3259 [19JN]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 721), H1660 [26AP]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1841), H5125 [1AU]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 42), H651 [6MR]

FEMA: make grants to fire departments for the acquisition of thermal imaging cameras (see H.R. 827), H1410 [3AP]

Firefighters: provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 3358), H8563 [28NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 36), H2680 [23MY]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental and multilateral organizations (see H.R. 755), H441 [27FE]

Foreign policy: recognize important relationship between the U.S. and Mexico (see H. Res. 233), H5405 [5SE]

———support aspirations of the Tibetan people to safeguard their distinct identity (see H.R. 1779), H2081 [9MY]

Frank R. Lautenberg Aviation Security Complex, Atlantic City, NJ: designate at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center (see H.R. 2776), H5335 [2AU]

Health: allow States and localities to provide primary and preventive care services to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 2635), H5456 [6SE]

———improve access to health care services for uninsured and low-income individuals in medically under served areas (see H. Res. 87), H877 [13MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 526), H1061 [21MR]

Health care professionals: alleviate nursing profession shortage by improving educational programs and partnerships and supporting additional training (see H.R. 1436), H7592 [31OC]

Higher Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1162), H1112 [22MR]

``Hispanic Americans in Congress'': authorizing printing (see H. Con. Res. 90), H1345 [29MR]

Huerta, Dolores: tribute for commitment to the improvement of working conditions for children, women, and farm worker families (see H. Con. Res. 177), H3712 [27JN]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 945), H826 [8MR]

Immigration and Nationality Act: remove certain limitations on eligibility for adjustment of status (see H.R. 1713), H1923 [3MY]

India: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see H. Con. Res. 13, 15), H111 [30JA]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 3166), H7308 [24OC]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 602), H324 [13FE]

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

Interstate commerce: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on interstate limousine services (see H.R. 565), H322 [13FE]

Iran: conviction of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (see H. Con. Res. 29), H959 [19MR]

Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: extend authorities (see H.R. 1954), H2677 [23MY]

Iron and steel industry: provide certain safeguards relative to the domestic steel industry (see H.R. 808), H621 [1MR]

Jamaica: condemn civil unrest (see H. Con. Res. 198), H4634 [25JY]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see H.R. 2009), H2711 [24MY]

———prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 2074), H2955 [6JN]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1475), H1486 (see H.R. 1475), H1496 [4AP]

Medicare: ensure geographic reclassifications of hospitals in urban areas do not result in lower wage indexes (see H.R. 1638), H1659 [26AP]

———increase reimbursement for screening mammography services and funding for additional radiology residents and radiologic technologists (see H.R. 1354), H3806 [28JN]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 3109), H6779 [12OC]

Middle East: encourage Lebanon, Syria, and Iran to call upon Hezbollah to allow representatives of the International Red Cross to visit four abducted Israelis presently held in Lebanon (see H. Res. 99), H1115 [22MR]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 665), H396 [14FE]

National Health Center Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 179), H3805 [28JN]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 2348), H10067 [13DE]

Natural resources: promote the conservation and preservation of working farms, ranches, and private forests (see H.R. 2375), H5456 [6SE]

New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association: tribute (see H. Res. 224), H7719 [1NO]

Outer Continental Shelf: use of oil and gas production royalties to establish a fund for outdoor conservation and recreation needs (see H.R. 701), H1664 [27AP]

Pat King Post Office Building, Long Branch, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2997), H6136 [2OC]

Patriotism: mint coins in commemoration of the Spirit of America and to establish the Victims of September 11th Fund (see H.R. 3244), H7909 [7NO]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 572), H2679 [23MY]

———reform (see H.R. 10), H927 [14MR]

Peru: congratulate President-elect Alejandro Toledo on his election, congratulate the people for the return of democracy, and express sympathy for earthquake victims (see H. Res. 181), H3712 [27JN]

Pipelines: inclusion of Armenia in all oil and gas pipeline routes built in the South Caucasus region (see H. Con. Res. 162), H4217 [18JY]

Postal Service: amend pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for postmasters (see H.R. 250), H2889 [5JN]

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor: award to officers killed, injured, or involved in rescue efforts in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H. Con. Res. 243), H6421 [5OC]

Railroads: modernize financing of railroad retirement system and provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries (see H.R. 1140), H1191 [27MR]

Refugees: support victims of torture (see H. Con. Res. 168), H3619 [26JN]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2815), H5337 [2AU]

SEC: limit collection of certain fees and adjust compensation for employees (see H.R. 1088), H959 [19MR]

Seguin, Juan N.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 186), H3805 [28JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 1718), H4541 [24JY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 664), H395 [14FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 498), H400 [14FE]

———eliminate benefit penalties to individuals receiving pensions from noncovered employment (see H.R. 848), H623 [1MR]

———permit States the option of coverage of legal immigrants under the Medicaid Program and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1143), H1059 [21MR]

———restore Social Services Block Grant funding and the ability of States to transfer Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to such block grant (see H.R. 956), H826 [8MR] (see H.R. 1470), H1485 (see H.R. 1470), H1495 [4AP]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to certain individuals (see H.R. 1073), H1411 [3AP]

States: adopt and enforce standards that prohibit the use of racial profiling in the enforcement of laws regulating the use of Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1907), H2333 [17MY]

Taxation: allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued by Amtrak (see H.R. 2329), H3711 [27JN]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 2125), H5340 [2AU]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 1076), H1013 [20MR]

———provide relief for victims of the terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2884), H5615 [13SE]

———repeal limit on the allowance of a deduction of interest on higher education loans (see H.R. 686), H397 [14FE]

———treatment of charitable contributions to public charities for use in medical research (see H.R. 744), H651 [6MR]

———treatment of investments in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 2550), H4215 [18JY]

Terrorism: grant posthumous citizenship to certain lawfully admitted aliens killed or injured due to terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2897), H5928 [21SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to assist families of victims of attacks at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2907), H5925 [21SE]

Todd Beamer Post Office Building, Cranbury, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3248), H7909 [7NO]

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: establish Presidential commission to determine validity of certain land claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican citizens (see H.R. 1823), H2142 [10MY]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 269), H8133 [13NO]

Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 818), H621 [1MR]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1613), H1658 [26AP]

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

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H224 [7FE]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 20), H1861 [2MY]

Voting: establish a program to provide funds to State and local governments to replace punch card voting systems (see H.R. 775), H505 [28FE]

———protect voting rights (see H.R. 1170), H5455 [6SE]

William J. ``Whitey'' Conrad Air Traffic Control Tower, Newark, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2803), H5337 [2AU]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 40), H1114 [22MR]

World War II: preserve certain Federal court actions relative to Japanese companies compensating former prisoners of war used as slave labor (see H.R. 1198), H6919 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: require lead poisoning screening for enrollees in certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2788), H5336 [2AU]

Committee on International Relations (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 63), H443 [27FE]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 69), H507 [28FE]

Disasters: authorize disaster assistance for recovery from earthquakes in India and El Salvador (see H.R. 1760), H2021 [8MY]

Foreign trade: provide export control authority (see H.R. 2557), H4216 [18JY]

Frank Sinatra Post Office Building, Hoboken, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3034), H6379 [4OC]

Schools: enhance safety (see H.R. 1812), H2141 [10MY]

Terrorism: bioterrorism preparedness and response funding (see H.R. 3255), H7959 [8NO]

———prevent, prepare for, and respond to threats (see H.R. 3555), H10963 [20DE]

Motions

Voting: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States for modernizing and enhancing voting procedures and administration (H.R. 3295), H9302 [12DE]

Remarks

Acosta, Sandy: National Association of Cuban-American Women Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, E423 [22MR]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2646), H6349 [4OC]

Alonso, Mariano: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E84 [31JA]

Amtrak: anniversary, E1031 [6JN]

Armed Forces: authorize use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.J. Res. 64), H5660 [14SE]

Aviation: Federal versus private employment status for aviation security personnel, H7671 [1NO]

———improve security (H.R. 3150), H7671 [1NO]

———preserve the continued viability of the U.S. air transportation system (H.R. 2926), H5906 [21SE]

———provide assistance for employees who are separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions or security measures, H5906 [21SE]

Baber, Marguerite S.: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E76 [31JA]

Bayonne, NJ: anniversary of St. Mary, Star of the Sea church, E738 [4MY]

Blanchard, Tammy: Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award recipient, E2194 [4DE]

Branagan, Raymond: Bayonne, NJ, Knights of Columbus honoree, E494 [29MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, H749 [8MR]

———revising and setting forth the Federal budget for 2001-2011 (H. Con. Res. 83), H1259 [28MR]

———revising and setting forth the Federal budget for 2001-2011 (H. Con. Res. 83), conference report, H2039 [9MY]

Castro, George A., II: Hispanic American Recognition Award recipient, E235 [28FE]

Children and youth: require lead poisoning screening for enrollees in certain Federal programs (H.R. 2788), E1535 [3AU]

Committee on International Relations (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 63), H430 [27FE]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 69), H463 [28FE]

Cruz, Celia: James Smithson Bicentennial Medal recipient, E1900 [16OC]

Cuba: human rights violations (H. Res. 91), H1368 [3AP]

———lift travel restrictions, H4603 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: congressional disapproval of ergonomic regulations (S.J. Res. 6), consideration (H. Res. 79), H662 [7MR]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1646), H2093 [10MY], H2230 [16MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to enforce economic embargo of Cuba, H4605 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2590), H4603, H4605 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2299), H3556 [26JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2620), H4752, H4753, H4755, H4756 [27JY]

Donnelly, Patricia: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1690 [21SE]

East Newark, NJ: anniversary of St. Anthony's Church, E727 [4MY]

Education: close the achievement gap by raising the achievement levels of the lowest performing students (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2305 [17MY]

El Salvador: disaster relief funding, H4490 [24JY]

Elections: ensure the votes of all eligible citizens are counted, H16 [3JA]

Elizabeth, NJ: tribute to Elizabeth Fire Dept., E2001 [5NO]

EPA: Office of Compliance and Enforcement funding, H4752, H4753, H4755, H4756 [27JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2506), H4490 [24JY]

Foreign trade: provide export control authority (H.R. 2557), E1364 [18JY]

Fraguela, Rafael: Save Latin America, Inc., Los Proceres Antillanos Award recipient, E81 [31JA]

Fuentes, Julio: Nosotros Magazine Gala Award Banquet honoree, E230 [28FE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H986 [20MR]

Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 2563), consideration (H. Res. 219), H5187 [2AU]

Hoboken, NJ: anniversary of Our Lady of Grace Church, E1899 [16OC]

———tribute to Puerto Rican International Festival, E1214 [26JN]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H10114 [13DE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H16 [3JA]

———committee party ratios, H16 [3JA]

Hudson County, NJ: tribute to Hispanic Pioneers Civic Association, Inc., 20th Year Celebration of the First Hispanic Council Member Elected in Hudson County, E592 [24AP]

Hudson County Funeral Directors Association: anniversary, E731 [4MY]

Immigration: expand class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status by extending the deadline for a classification petition and a labor certification filing (H.R. 1885), H2360 [21MY]

India: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (H. Con. Res. 15), H124 [31JA]

Insurance: ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism (H.R. 3210), H8609 [29NO]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, H2230 [16MY]

Jersey City, NJ: anniversary of Liberty State Park, E1116 [14JN]

———Colgate redevelopment zone ferry terminal and pier project funding, H3556 [26JN]

Jose Marti Student Aid Fund, Inc.: tribute, E734 [4MY]

La Tribuna (publication): tribute, E382 [15MR]

Let's Celebrate, Inc.: tribute, E590 [24AP]

Los Kjarkas (musical group): tribute, E1398, E1400 [23JY]

Mahler, Carol: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1687 [21SE]

Mangelli, Agnes: Richard Rutkowski Association honoree, E79 [31JA]

Martin, William E.: Jersey City Education Association Louis T. Scialli Memorial Award recipient, E1693 [21SE]

Matsushita Electric Corp. of America: tribute to Panasonic Kid Witness News program, E799 [15MY]

Metuchen, NJ: tribute to St. Joseph's High School Food Drive Committee, E2087 [15NO]

Moreno, Claudia L.: National Association of Cuban-American Women Elena Mederos Award recipient, E423 [22MR]

Munoz, Lilia A.: National Association of Cuban-American Women Elena Mederos Award recipient, E423 [22MR]

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.: anniversary of New Jersey Chapter, E427 [22MR]

New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association: tribute (H. Res. 224), H7698 [1NO]

O'Sullivan, Brian: Bayonne, NJ, Knights of Columbus honoree, E494 [29MR]

Pabon, Ruben, Jr.: Nosotros Magazine Gala Award Banquet honoree, E229 [28FE]

Pelliccio, Joseph M.: Bayonne, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year award recipient, E273 [5MR]

Perrucci, Frank P.: Bayonne, NJ, Sicilian Citizen's Club honoree, E1931 [25OC]

Pisani, Gerard A.: Richard Rutkowski Association honoree, E75 [31JA]

Poland: commemorate anniversary of the execution of Polish captives by Soviet authorities in Katyn, Miednoye, and Kharkiv, E560 [5AP], E1645 [13SE]

Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc.: tribute, E2085 [15NO]

Reinoso, Felipe: Nosotros Magazine Gala Award Banquet honoree, E269 [1MR]

Rural areas: rural development programs funding, H6349 [4OC]

Ryan, Edward: Bayonne, NJ, Knights of Columbus honoree, E494 [29MR]

SEC: limit collection of certain fees and adjust compensation for employees (H.R. 1088), H3170 [14JN]

Smith, Karen: selection as Bayonne, NJ, St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, E232 [28FE]

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

Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 2052), consideration (H. Res. 162), H3093 [13JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 3090), H7222 [24OC]

———rates (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 83), H749 [8MR]

Temas (publication): anniversary, E275 [5MR]

Terrorism: condemn and respond to hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.J. Res. 61), H5502, H5509 [11SE]

———deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools (H.R. 2975), consideration (H. Res. 264), H6717 [12OC]

———economic impact of hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5906 [21SE]

———making emergency appropriations for disaster and antiterrorism initiatives surrounding the crashing of aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 2888), H5628 [14SE]

———tribute to relief efforts surrounding the hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E2001 [5NO]

Valdivia, Julia: National Association of Cuban-American Women Elena Mederos Award recipient, E423 [22MR]

Votes: position on missed, H4404 [23JY]

Voting: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States for modernizing and enhancing voting procedures and administration (H.R. 3295), consideration (H. Res. 311), H9259 [12DE]

———establish a grant program to provide assistance to States for modernizing and enhancing voting procedures and administration (H.R. 3295), motion to recommit, H9303 [12DE]

Weehawken, NJ: Theodore Roosevelt School recipient of Panasonic Kid Witness News Vision Award, E799 [15MY]

Zaharsky, Filomena: United Cerebral Palsy of Hudson County, NJ, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E735 [4MY]

Tributes

Bartoszewski, Wladyslaw, E563 [5AP]

Calloway, Wesley R., E2158 [28NO]

Cerone, Rick, E1213 [26JN]

Dominguez, Frank, E795 [15MY]

Duque, Ricardo M., E1487 [1AU]

Garcia, Caridad, E1142 [19JN]

Goldberg, Carl J., E2089 [15NO]

Jefferson, Samuel, E2191 [4DE]

Johnson, Mark, E1282 [29JN]

Kane, Thomas P., E2159 [28NO]

Martin, Robert, E2192 [4DE]

Martin, William E., E1211 [26JN]

Mayer, Arthur, Jr., E1298 [11JY]

McCabe, H. Mickey, E83 [31JA]

McKee, Joan, E1721 [25SE]

Miqueli, Miguel, E734 [4MY]

Oates, Bart, E1213 [26JN]

Santos, Carlos, E728 [4MY]

Simunovich, Joseph, E2082 [15NO]

Todd, Catherine E., E2195 [4DE]

Wisniewski, John S., E80 [31JA]