CHILDREN AND YOUTH related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Education; Families and Domestic Relations; Schools

Addresses

Desire To Be a Teacher: Racine Evans, E1128 [21JN]

Harvard University Commencement: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, S7223 [23JY]

National Angels in Adoption Award Presentation to the Hallmark Channel: Representative Oberstar, E1671 [26SE]

Teaching for Freedom: Lynne V. Cheney, E40-E42 [29JA]

World Population Growth: Werner Fornos, Population Institute, E1995 [14NO]

Amendments

Arts Education Month: designate (S. Res. 44), S975, S976 [15FE]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 2980), S9859 [2OC]

Computers: establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material (H.R. 3833), S10949 [13NO]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 2520), S11150 [14NO]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 2896), S8436 [10SE]

———establish a national center on volunteer screening to reduce sexual and other types of abuse against children, the elderly, and the disabled (S. 1868), S10738 [17OC]

———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (H.R. 2146), H918, H920, H921, H922, H923, H933 [14MR]

Diseases: increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (H. Con. Res. 36), H3102 [4JN], H3289 [6JN]

District of Columbia College Access Act: permit certain high school graduates who graduated prior to 1998 to participate in the tuition assistance program (H.R. 1499), S1953 [14MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: extend programs and activities (S. 1), S3081 [22AP]

Immigration: continue classification of certain aliens as children throughout the immigration process (H.R. 1209), S5557, S5560, S5561 [13JN], H4989 [22JY]

———continue classification of certain aliens as children throughout the immigration process (S. 672), S5557, S5558, S5559 [13JN]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of car restraints and booster seats for children (S. 980), S986 [25FE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4700), H2472, H2473 [14MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), H2497 [15MY], H2567 [16MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), complete congressional action (H. Res. 525)—consideration (H. Res. 527), H6382 [19SE]

Taxation: exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (H.R. 586), S431, S432 [6FE]

———exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (H.R. 586), consideration of Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 390), H1427 [18AP]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), S34 [23JA], S76, S88, S104, S105, S106, S107 [24JA], S128, S130, S131, S133, S138, S139, S141, S143, S144, S145, S146, S147 [25JA], S154, S159, S162, S168, S183, S184 [28JA], S202, S207, S208, S212, S220, S239, S240, S242, S243, S247, S250, S251, S252, S253, S254 [29JA], S263, S270, S275, S279, S280, S288, S289, S290, S292, S293, S294, S307, S308 [4FE], S323, S352, S355, S356, S357, S358, S359, S360, S361, S363, S366, S367, S368, S369, S370, S374, S375, S377, S378, S379, S380 [5FE], S395, S426, S427, S428, S429, S430 [6FE], H478, H479 [14FE]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 347), H476 [14FE]

Analyses

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Block Grants to States Reauthorization and Improvement (S. 2052), S2276 [21MR]

Appointments

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, H9125 [22NO]

Parents Advisory Council on Youth Drug Abuse, S5879 [20JN]

Articles and editorials

Abortion Clinic Blocks Mother From Daughter Inside—Girl Was 16—Granite Police Say Law Gives No Voice to Parents of Minors, H1349 [17AP]

All-Day Kindergarten Posts Big Gains in Montgomery, S10436 [15OC]

Audit Finds Lapses in Maryland Child Care—Contact Lost With Children; One Placed With Offender, E1501 [5SE]

Awards Honor Coach's Legacy, E1103 [19JN]

Children in Peril, E1938 [17OC]

D.C. Speeds Group Home Change—Move Follows New Report of Assaults on Boys, E1525 [9SE]

Don't Penalize Children for Parents Going to Work, E912 [24MY]

Ecstasy's Brain Drain Possibly Wider Than Thought, S9699 [1OC]

Foster-Care Tragedy Worthy of Dickens, E1304 [18JY]

Girl Scout Uses What She Learned From Grief To Help Other Teens, S2070 [19MR]

Grim Tales Arise From Foster Care, E1778 [8OC]

Harlem Heroes Safe at Home, E1520 [5SE]

Healing Powers, E832 [17MY]

Health Problems of Latino Children, E1439 [29JY]

Helping Mend Troubled Families—Agency's Innovative Program Keeps Kids at Home or Nearby, E1684 [30SE]

Judge Orders Changes in Abstinence Program, E1433 [29JY]

Judges Speak Out, H920 [14MR]

Lawsuit To Target Rules for Foster Care by Relatives, E1636 [23SE]

Making Decisions on Music Education, E832 [17MY]

Marketing by Spirits Makers Gets Icy Reception, H234 [12FE]

Matter of Money . . ., H1740 [30AP]

Members Cash in on Kid Contributions, S2146 [20MR]

Minor Loophole—Young Donors Are Increasingly Padding Political Coffers—Officials Fear That Children Are Being Used To Evade Election Laws, S2146-S2148 [20MR]

More Spending Doesn't Always Translate Into Improved Educational Performance, E1961 [28OC]

Officials—Boy Swallows 87 Heroin Condoms, H1653 [25AP]

September 12th . . . We Knew Everything Would Be All Right, E1575 [12SE]

State Child-Welfare Payroll Includes Employees Who Have Criminal Pasts, E1599 [18SE]

Students Quiz Ukrainian Teachers, S11723 [20NO]

Tearful Apology in Boy's Death; County—A $1-Million Payout Is OK'd—Molina, Moved by a Mother's Plea, Vows Answers in Foster Care Case, E1569 [12SE]

Tight Budgets Pose a Threat to Small Classes, S4659 [22MY]

Welfare—Not the Fed's Job, H2561 [16MY]

Why Do We Scapegoat the Schools?, E768 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 4213), H1283 [11AP]

———encourage and facilitate service (see S. 2068), S2326 [22MR]

———exclude certain housing allowances of uniformed services members from the determination of eligibility for free and reduced price meals for children of the individual (see S. 1973), S1351 [28FE]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see S. 2980), S8918 [19SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 356), H1002 [19MR]

Central Asia: provide assistance to prevent, treat, and control HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, polio, and other infectious diseases that affect children (see H.R. 5681), H8022 [16OC]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5601), H7892 [10OC]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: amend (see S. 2758), S7033 [18JY]

———increase funding to improve child care quality and require payment of costs for eligible child care providers to obtain nationally recognized accreditation (see H.R. 4164), H1200 [10AP]

———provide market rate payments for child care services (see H.R. 4539), H1483 [18AP]

———reauthorize (see S. 2117), S2578 [11AP]

Children's Development Commission (Kiddie Mac): establish (see H.R. 5291), H5995 [26JY]

Children's Internet Protection Act: constitutionality of application to public libraries (see H. Con. Res. 441), H4605 [15JY]

Children's Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 338), S10360 [10OC]

College Savings Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 446), H5453 [24JY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 470), H6303 [17SE]

Community Corps: establish (see S. 2392), S3505 [29AP]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5233), H5790 [25JY]

———establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material (see S. 2537), S4623 [21MY] (see H.R. 3833), H655 [4MR]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (see H.R. 4658), H2100 [2MY]

———protect the privacy of children who use school or library computers employing Internet content management services (see S. 2839), S7899 [1AU]

Correctional institutions: meet mental health and substance abuse treatment needs of incarcerated children and youth (see S. 1965), S1208 [26FE]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 2941), S8673 [17SE]

———establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 4091), H1152 [9AP]

CPSC: amend flammability standards for children's sleepwear (see S. 2188), S2829 [17AP] (see H.R. 4896), H3291 [6JN]

Crime: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (see S. 3140), S10676 [17OC]

———eliminate backlog in performing DNA analyses of samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 5592), H7738 [9OC]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (see S. 2520), S4387 [15MY]

———encourage communities to implement the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. Res. 271), S4492 [16MY]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (see S. 2917), S8456 [10SE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 2896), S8092 [3SE] (see H.R. 5317, 5326), H6059 [4SE]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 3147), S10677 [17OC] (see H.R. 5701), H8041 [24OC]

———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (H.R. 2146), consideration (see H. Res. 366), H832 [12MR]

———make video voyeurism a Federal crime and protect minors using the Internet from exposure to harmful material (see S. 2137), S2723 [16AP]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 5422), H6418 [19SE]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see S. 2511), S4330 [14MY] (see H.R. 4623), H1769 [30AP]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 476), consideration (see H. Res. 388), H1333 [16AP]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 4645), H2099 [2MY]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 4667), H2163 [7MY]

———protect from violence (see H.R. 5397), H6373 [18SE]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 4089), H1152 [9AP]

———supervised release of life for child sex offenders (see H.R. 4679), H2234 [8MY]

———tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments (see S. Res. 332), S9846 [2OC] (see H. Res. 556), H6693 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense: promote the creation of military charter schools in partnership with local public school systems (see S. 3169), S11079 [14NO]

Dept. of Education: establish a competitive demonstration grant program to provide funds for local educational agencies to experiment with ways to alleviate the substitute teacher shortage (see H.R. 3688), H201 [6FE]

———make grants to States to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 4774), H2661 [20MY]

———provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (see H.R. 5254), H5994 [26JY]

———provide grants for regional workshops designed to permit educators to share successful strategies for mathematics and science instruction in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4080), H1089 [20MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 2890), S7900 [1AU] (see H.R. 5703), H8044 [28OC]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see S. 1984), S1421 [4MR] (see H.R. 3686), H141 [5FE]

———make grants to promote innovative outreach and enrollment efforts under State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4764), H2607 [16MY]

Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for acquisition, construction, or substantial rehabilitation of child care and development facilities (see H.R. 5291), H5995 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: conduct a study on the ability of the FBI to prevent and combat international crime involving children (see S. 1920), S487 [7FE]

———establish a national DNA database for sex offenders and those who commit violent crimes against children (see H.R. 5262), H5994 [26JY]

Dept. of State: enhance U.S. diplomacy in predominantly Muslim countries (see S. 2458), S3900 [6MY]

———establish a program to promote visits to the U.S. by youths from regions of conflict for training in peaceful cooperation and mutual understanding (see H.R. 3855), H687 [5MR]

———promote national security by expanding international educational and cultural exchange programs with the Islamic world (see S. 2505), S4199 [10MY]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 249), S3165 [23AP]

Disabled: improve child care quality for children with disabilities or other special needs (see S. 2671), S5956 [24JN]

Diseases: increase testing of pregnant women and newborn infants for HIV infection (see H.R. 4644), H2099 [2MY]

District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see S. 2866), S7900 [1AU] (see H.R. 5033), H4324 [27JN]

District of Columbia College Access Act: permit certain high school graduates who graduated prior to 1998 to participate in the tuition assistance program (H.R. 1499), concur with Senate amendment with an amendment (see H. Res. 364), H833 [12MR]

Domestic violence: provide coverage for screening and treatment, improve response of health care systems, and train health care providers and facilities on screening, identification, and treatment for families (see S. 2236), S3303 [24AP]

Drugs: prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (see S. 2633), S5696 [18JN] (see H.R. 5519), H6926 [1OC]

Dyspraxia: increase public awareness (see S. Con. Res. 116), S4703 [22MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 2643), S5772 [19JN] (see H.R. 4800), H2943 [22MY]

———repeal sunset relative to modifications to education individual retirement accounts (see S. 2911), S8300 [5SE]

Education: apply guidelines for determination of per-pupil expenditure requirements for heavily impacted local educational agencies (see H.R. 5599), H7892 [10OC]

———assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3912), H780 [7MR]

———authorize appropriations and establish advisory committee to help implement the Advanced Technological Education Program and strengthen technological education at associate-degree granting colleges (see H.R. 4680), H2234 [8MY]

———designate a day to recognize the importance of teaching children about current events (see S. Res. 268), S4330 [14MY]

———enable schools to use computer hardware to increase student achievement and prepare students for the workplace (see H.R. 4064), H1089 [20MR]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see S. 3080), S10118 [8OC]

———establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (see H.R. 4599), H1673 [25AP]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 5636), H7894 [10OC]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see S. 3057), S9983 [4OC] (see H.R. 5695), H8028 [17OC]

———expand and improve teacher loan forgiveness program and focus certain recruitment and professional development funding on high-need local educational agencies (see H.R. 5718), H8731 [13NO]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see S. 3008), S9426 [26SE]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 3164), S11079 [14NO]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (see H.R. 5133), H4766 [16JY]

———expand the teacher loan forgiveness programs under the guaranteed and direct student loan programs (see S. 1918), S487 [7FE] (see H.R. 3785), H561 [26FE]

———importance of music education (see H. Con. Res. 343), H781 [7MR]

———importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools (see H. Con. Res. 451), H5790 [25JY]

———improve access to affordable early education programs, increase number of employers offering early education benefits, and develop affordable early education public-private partnership models (see H.R. 5673), H8022 [16OC]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see S. 2246), S3303 [24AP] (see H.R. 4582), H1619 [24AP]

———improve early learning opportunities and promote school preparedness (see S. 2566), S4839 [23MY]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness available to qualified teachers, with an emphasis on special education teachers (see H.R. 5091), H4552 [11JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see H.R. 3957), H906 [13MR]

———promote child literacy by making books available through early learning and other child care programs (see S. 2445), S3842 [2MY]

———promote mathematics and science education through a mathematics and science partnership and through a grant program to increase student academic achievement (see S. 2902), S8201 [4SE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see S. 2912), S8300 [5SE] (see H.R. 5346), H6129 [9SE]

———provide for the purchase of textbooks and establishment of the Textbook Recycling Program (see H.R. 4951), H3601 [17JN]

———provide grants for school renovations (see S. 2698), S6250 [27JN]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 3166), S11079 [14NO]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see S. 3165), S11079 [14NO]

———recognize the benefits of mentoring (see H. Res. 330), H36 [23JA]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (see S. 2653), S5851 [20JN]

———require medically accurate and objective factual information as part of any sex education course (see H.R. 5668), H8022 [16OC]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities implementing Even Start programs, and to staff such programs (see H.R. 5036), H4324 [27JN]

———restrict the disqualification of students for drug offenses to those students who committed offenses while receiving student financial aid (see H.R. 3777), H523 [14FE]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 335), H78 [24JA]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: adjust method of determining eligibility for Impact Aid Program funds for heavily impacted local educational agencies (see S. 3087), S10223 [9OC]

———amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 3171), S11214 [15NO]

———amend Impact Aid Program to include children of the freely associated states in the calculation of basic support payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 4787), H2734 [21MY]

———include advanced scientific education programs in elementary schools (see H.R. 4581), H1619 [24AP]

———permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (see S. 2954), S8753 [18SE]

Embassies: provide full and complete protection to certain U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad (see S. Con. Res. 157), S10888 [13NO]

Fair Labor Standards Act: ensure protection for child employees of traveling sales crews (see S. 2549), S4703 [22MY]

Families and domestic relations: enable domestic violence hotline operators to access an Internet site to immediately direct callers to an available shelter (see S. 2002), S1705 [8MR]

———importance of prenatal care for women and children (see S. Res. 209), S732 [13FE] (see H. Res. 346), H230 [8FE]

———improve collection of child support arrears in interstate cases (see H.R. 5061), H4325 [27JN]

———increase U.S. commitment to the health of the world's mothers and children (see S. Res. 275), S4840 [23MY] (see H. Con. Res. 404), H2471 [14MY]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (H.R. 3839) (see S. 2998), S9116 [24SE]

———prevent teen pregnancy by educating teenagers about the negative consequences of premature sexual activity (see S. Con. Res. 105), S3843 [2MY] (see H. Con. Res. 393), H2019 [1MY]

———provide coverage of domestic violence screening and treatment under Maternal and Child Health Program, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 4032), H1087 [20MR]

———provide grants for mental health and substance abuse services for women and children who have been victims of domestic or sexual violence (see S. 2203), S2950 [18AP]

———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 441), H3453 [11JN] (see H. Res. 442), H3514 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see H.R. 3839), H686 [5MR]

FDA: grant authority to regulate tobacco (see S. 2626), S5584 [14JN]

———require labeling containing information applicable to pediatric patients (see S. 2394), S3505 [29AP] (see H.R. 4730), H2470 [14MY] (see H.R. 5594), H7738 [9OC]

Federal aid programs: give more youth aging out of foster care the opportunity to participate in national service programs (see S. 2658), S5851 [20JN]

———provide for opportunity passports, and other assistance, for youth in foster care and youth aging out of foster care (see S. 2657), S5851 [20JN]

Federal employees: ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 3915), H780 [7MR]

First Tee (organization): tribute to programs that provide young people an opportunity to develop through golf and character education (see H. Res. 448), H3668 [18JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see S. 3039), S9901 [3OC] (see H.R. 4701), H2355 [9MY]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 5331), H6059 [4SE]

Health: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see H.R. 3659), H104 [29JA] (see H.R. 5098), H4552 [11JY]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma are identified and treated (see H.R. 5633), H7894 [10OC]

———establish a grant program regarding eating disorders (see S. 2249), S3303 [24AP]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see S. 3158), S11079 [14NO] (see H.R. 5648), H8021 [16OC]

———improve immunization rates by increasing the distribution of vaccines and improving and clarifying the vaccine injury compensation program (see S. 2053), S2260 [21MR] (see H.R. 5282), H5995 [26JY]

———increase professional and public awareness of the link between periodontal disease in pregnant women and pre-term, low-birth-weight babies and the maternal transmission of caries (see S. 2202), S2950 [18AP]

———modify the rules for redistribution and extended availability of funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 2860), S7899 [1AU]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 2042), S2260 [21MR] (see S. 2639), S5696 [18JN] (see H.R. 5726), H8732 [13NO]

———provide grants to States to provide access to affordable health insurance for certain child care providers and staff (see H.R. 5674), H8022 [16OC]

Higher Education Act: technical amendments (see S. 2932), S8565 [12SE]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see S. 2990), S9033 [23SE] (see H.R. 5449), H6558 [24SE]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (see S. 2592), S5041 [5JN] (see H.R. 4033), H1088 [20MR]

Huerta, Dolores: tribute for commitment to the improvement of working conditions for children, women, and farm worker families (see S. Con. Res. 115), S4623 [21MY]

Immigration: authorize submission of an application for naturalization on behalf of a child by the child's grandparent or legal guardian if the parents are deceased (see H.R. 3846), H687 [5MR]

———establish nonimmigrant classes for border commuter students (see S. 2742), S6947 [17JY] (see H.R. 4967), H3720 [19JN]

———prevent nonimmigrant aliens, who are delinquent in child support payments, from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 4597), H1673 [25AP]

———reaffirm historic treatment of part-time commuter students from Canada and Mexico as temporary visitors for purposes of entry into the U.S. (see H.R. 5288), H5995 [26JY]

———refuse U.S. admission to the extended family of international child abductors (see S. 3159), S11079 [14NO] (see H.R. 5715), H8731 [13NO]

Indian Child Welfare Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 4733), H2470 [14MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: amend to improve early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 5076), H4424 [9JY]

———develop and implement strategies to reduce the number of emotionally disturbed children that require special education services (see H.R. 5352), H6129 [9SE]

———ensure full funding and allow States to reform special education programs to increase parental choice and reduce paperwork (see S. 2883), S7900 [1AU]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (see H.R. 5591), H7737 [9OC]

INS: replace with the Immigration Affairs Agency and establish the Office of Children's Services (see S. 2444), S3842 [2MY]

Insurance: require coverage of hair prostheses under Federal health programs for individuals with scalp hair loss as a result of alopecia areata (see H.R. 5106), H4552 [11JY]

Law enforcement: provide forensic and investigative support of missing and exploited children (see H.R. 5389), H6302 [17SE]

———provide incentives for State laws mandating the reporting of child abuse by certain individuals (see H.R. 5313), H5996 [26JY]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Valley Sports American Little League baseball team (see S. Res. 320), S8201 [4SE] (see H. Res. 516), H6060 [4SE]

Medicaid: coverage of organ transplant procedures as an emergency medical procedure for certain alien children (see H.R. 5225), H5790 [25JY]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services (see S. 3018), S9714 [1OC]

Mental health: establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 5613), H7893 [10OC]

———increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals (see H. Res. 400), H1674 [25AP]

———increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 5078), H4424 [9JY]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 4728), H2470 [14MY]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: extend applicability to individuals determined to have a mental capacity less than 18 years of age (see H.R. 4162), H1200 [10AP]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of car restraints and booster seats for children (see H.R. 5381), H6250 [12SE] (see H.R. 5504), H6925 [1OC]

Music in Our Schools Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 343), H781 [7MR]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (see S. 3101), S10359 [10OC] (see S. 3146), S10677 [17OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 254), S3435 [25AP]

———observance (see H. Con. Res. 386), H1674 [25AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (see S. Res. 260), S3843 [2MY]

National Child Protection Act: amend (see H.R. 5556), H7171 [7OC]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 501), H7172 [7OC]

National forests: establish a user fee system for occupancy and use of lands and facilities by organizational camps that serve youth and disabled adults (see H.R. 5316), H6059 [4SE]

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act: increase certain education funding to improve access to the arts (see H.R. 4079), H1089 [20MR]

National 4-H Youth Development Program Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 143), S8918 [19SE]

———observance (see H. Con. Res. 472), H6418 [19SE]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 225), S1732 [11MR]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States (see H.R. 4595), H1673 [25AP]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: commend promotion of use of child safety seats and seatbelts in motor vehicles and sponsorship of National Child Passenger Safety Week (see H. Con. Res. 326), H284 [12FE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 280), S4967 [4JN]

National Inhalants and Poison Prevention Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 206), S545 [8FE]

National Kids Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 423), H3825 [21JN]

National Parents Week: designate (see S. Res. 328), S8918 [19SE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 339), S10360 [10OC]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 582), H7894 [10OC]

National Safe Kids Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 102), S3165 [23AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 215), S1421 [4MR] (see S. Res. 218), S1676 [7MR]

National School Lunch Act: clarify requirements relative to purchase of domestic commodities and products in Puerto Rico under school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 3997), H1002 [19MR]

———increase number of children participating in summer food service programs (see S. 2660), S5851 [20JN]

National Take Your Kids To Vote Day: support (see S. Con. Res. 146), S9116 [24SE]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 497), H6983 [2OC]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 3741), H365 [13FE]

National Youth Sports Program: reauthorize (see S. 1911), S348 [5FE]

New York, NY: compensate public schools for operating and education-related expenses, including mental health and counseling services, resulting from terrorist attack (see S. 2500), S4145 [9MY] (see H.R. 4663), H2105 [3MY]

———tribute to Harlem Little League All-Stars baseball team (see H. Con. Res. 468), H6256 [13SE]

Norwalk, CA: tribute to Protecting Our Nation's Youth (PONY) League baseball team (see H. Con. Res. 504), H7303 [8OC]

NSF: authorize research projects to develop and assess novel uses of high-performance computer networks for use in science, mathematics, and technology education in schools (see H.R. 3672), H110 [4FE]

Orr, Sammie Martine: relief (see S. 2464), S3953 [7MY]

Pornography: constitutional amendment on real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 106), H4872 [17JY]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see S. 3027), S9845 [2OC] (see H.R. 5475), H6776 [26SE]

Public Health Service Act: amend to provide services for the prevention of family violence (see S. 2009), S1782 [12MR] (see H.R. 4916), H3513 [12JN]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 2070), S2326 [22MR]

———improve access to adequate and affordable housing under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 2116), S2578 [11AP]

———provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4669), H2164 [7MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 2052), S2260 [21MR] (see S. 2524), S4387 [15MY] (see H.R. 4090), H1152 [9AP] (see H.R. 4210), H1283 [11AP] (see H.R. 4700), H2355 [9MY] (see H.R. 4735), H2471 [14MY] (see H.R. 4737), H2511 [15MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4735), consideration (see H. Res. 421), H2469 [14MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), complete congressional action (see H. Res. 525), H6303 [17SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), complete congressional action (H. Res. 525)—consideration (see H. Res. 527), H6302 [17SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), consideration (see H. Res. 422), H2511 [15MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), consideration (H. Res. 422), same-day consideration (see H. Res. 420), H2469 [14MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and improve access to quality child care (see S. 2648), S5772 [19JN]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 2484), S4064 [8MY]

———reauthorize and reform block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3625), H78 [24JA]

———reauthorize block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5467), H6692 [25SE]

———reauthorize Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work-related provisions and Child Care and Development Block Grants (see H.R. 4092), H1152 [9AP]

———replace caseload reduction credit with employment credit under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 2058), S2261 [21MR] (see H.R. 4057), H1088 [20MR]

———require a comprehensive strategic plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 2624), S5584 [14JN]

———temporarily extend waivers granted to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5757), H9024 [14NO]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 211), S897 [15FE]

Refugees: eliminate sexual exploitation (see H. Con. Res. 349), H907 [13MR]

Safety: manufacture children's sleepwear in accordance with stricter flammability standards (see S. 2208), S2950 [18AP]

———protect children from foods that pose a significant choking hazard (see H.R. 5739), H9023 [14NO]

———provide for safe equestrian helmets (see S. 2681), S6126 [26JN]

———tribute to efforts and activities of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to prevent all unintentional injuries among children, including bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries (see H. Con. Res. 379), H1338 [16AP]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 432), H4325 [27JN]

SBA: make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 2891), S7900 [1AU] (see H.R. 5749), H9024 [14NO]

Schools: issue commemorative stamp on school safety awareness (see H. Con. Res. 493), H6926 [1OC]

———permit dependents of Federal employees residing in a territory, commonwealth, or possession of the U.S., to enroll in Dept. of Defense domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4093), H1152 [9AP]

———prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 3805), H633 [27FE]

———promote personal safety programs for children (see H. Con. Res. 484), H6692 [25SE]

———provide adequate school facilities within Yosemite National Park (see S. 2640), S5696 [18JN]

———support and evaluate the provision of before-school activities that advance student academic achievement and encourage the establishment of and increase participation in school breakfast programs (see H.R. 4192), H1282 [11AP]

Senate: commend students who participated in the U.S. Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 208), S732 [13FE]

Social Security: expand dental coverage and community oral health services under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 5191), H5194 [23JY]

———extend abstinence education funding under maternal and child health programs (see H.R. 4585), H1619 [24AP]

———extend abstinence education funding under maternal and child health programs and reauthorize Medicaid transitional medical assistance (see H.R. 4122), H1153 [9AP]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 3180), S11736 [20NO] (see H.R. 5740), H9023 [14NO]

———improve coverage of certain pregnant women, infants, and children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3675), H140 [5FE] (see H.R. 3729), H284 [12FE]

———modify calculation of the child support automation penalty and provide for reinvestment of any such penalty (see H.R. 4857), H3160 [4JN]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 2819), S7579 [30JY] (see S. 3092), S10359 [10OC] (see H.R. 5656, 5662), H8021 [16OC]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5067), H4350 [8JY]

———promote smoking cessation under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Maternal and Child Health Program (see H.R. 3676), H140 [5FE]

States: address domestic and sexual violence in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4655), H2100 [2MY]

———measure the self-sufficiency of families leaving programs providing temporary assistance and provide an incentive to help move families toward self-sufficiency (see H.R. 3667), H104 [29JA]

———permit requirement of parental consent relative to purchase of prescription drugs or devices for minors (see H.R. 4783), H2734 [21MY]

Tariff: cases for children's products (see H.R. 4186), H1282 [11AP]

———children's products (see S. 2101, 2102, 2103), S2577 [11AP] (see H.R. 4184, 4185), H1282 [11AP]

Taxation: accelerate the effective date for the expansion of adoption tax credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 5767), H9128 [22NO]

———allow credit for medical expenses for dependents (see H.R. 4909), H3453 [11JN]

———allow employers a credit for wages paid to employees while participating in mentoring programs for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 3629), H78 [24JA]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 3713), H230 [8FE]

———allow tax credit for contributions for the benefit of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5192), H5194 [23JY]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (see S. 2807), S7430 [26JY]

———exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (H.R. 586), consideration of Senate amendment with an amendment (see H. Res. 390), H1409 [17AP]

———expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 2699), S6250 [27JN]

———expand the earned income tax credit for individuals with no qualifying children (see H.R. 3742), H366 [13FE]

———give priority to reductions in Federal tax refunds for past-due child support payments before any other reductions allowed by law (see H.R. 4899), H3291 [6JN]

———increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 5182), H5194 [23JY]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see S. 2662), S5851 [20JN] (see H.R. 5085), H4497 [10JY]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 2916), S8384 [9SE]

———modify credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds (see S. 2882), S7900 [1AU]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 3889), H737 [6MR]

———provide a refundable credit for elementary and secondary school teachers and provide and expand deductions for unreimbursed expenses for continuing education (see H.R. 4884), H3291 [6JN]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3685), H141 [5FE]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 2844), S7899 [1AU]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see S. 2732), S6867 [16JY] (see H.R. 5130), H4765 [16JY]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (see H. Res. 347), H365 [13FE]

———treatment of elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 5193), H5194 [23JY]

———treatment of elementary and secondary education expenses (H.R. 5193), consideration (see H. Res. 521), H6228 [11SE]

Territories: honor contributions of individuals from the commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the U.S. by including such contributions in the teaching of U.S. history (see H. Con. Res. 440), H4574 [12JY]

Terrorism: use of illegal drug money to fund terrorist activities (see H. Con. Res. 323), H230 [8FE]

Tobacco products: prevent sale of tobacco products to minors and the circumvention of State tobacco taxes by means of electronic sales (see H.R. 5724), H8731 [13NO]

———prohibit sale of tobacco products to juveniles through the Internet or other indirect means and ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (see S. 3035), S9846 [2OC]

———prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 4065), H1089 [20MR]

U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships: tribute (see H. Res. 494), H4931 [18JY]

West Point, MS: tribute to Bryan Packers American Legion baseball team (see H. Res. 542), H6419 [19SE]

Women: ensure safe pregnancies by increasing research and data collection on treatments and cures for pregnancy complications and providing information to women, practitioners, and the public (see S. 2328), S3435 [25AP] (see H.R. 4602), H1673 [25AP]

———increase financial and programmatic contributions to advancing the status of women and girls in low-income countries around the world (see H.R. 4114), H1153 [9AP]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (see S. 1963), S897 [15FE] (see H.R. 4707), H2355 [9MY]

Cloture motions

Taxation: treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), S272, S280 [4FE], S392 [6FE]

Declarations

Girl Scout Law, S5255 [7JN]

Essays

Determining the Role of Peacekeeping in a Global Age: Melissa Byers, S6314-S6316 [28JN]

Julia Lathrop—Mother to Uncle Sam's Children: Miriam Carlson, E1072 [17JN]

Problem Solving: Kylie White, S1934 [14MR]

Protection From Within: Karen Differ, E924 [24MY]

Strength in Our Convictions: Andrea Yeutter, E717 [3MY]

Taking the Middle Ground—The Role of the U.S. Military in International Peacekeeping With Focus on Rwanda and Bosnia: Jessica Hicks, S6859 [16JY]

United We Stand Forever: Melissa DeLeo, E923 [24MY]

What I Would Do if I Were a U.S. Senator: Annie Ballard, S3432 [25AP]

———Ashley Bageant, S3432 [25AP]

———Kathleen Warner, S3432 [25AP]

What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For: Brian Dunn, E1232 [10JY]

———Julian Zhukovsky, E1232 [10JY]

———Martin Rofael, E1232 [10JY]

———Michael Kruger, E1232 [10JY]

———Robert Gill, E1232 [10JY]

———Salone Kapur, E1232 [10JY]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Christina Jundt, S5361 [11JN]

———Emily Friedman, S5361 [11JN]

———Ilana Pena, S5362 [11JN]

———Mike Duffy, S5361 [11JN]

———Nicole Florio, S5361 [11JN]

Youth Violence: Egli Hila, E1366 [25JY]

———Olesya Koretska, E1367 [25JY]

Excerpts

Closing the Achievement Gap—Using the Environment as an Integrating Context for Learning: Gerald A. Lieberman and Linda L. Hoody, State Education and Environment Roundtable (organization), S6016 [25JN]

Factsheets

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Statistical Overview: Academic Year 2002, E383 [19MR]

Letters

Albert J. Solnit's death announcement: David Kessler, S6645 [11JY]

Beneficiary Access to Care and Medicare Equity Act: Senate Rural Health Caucus, S10662 [17OC]

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Albert C. Yates, Colorado State University, S8676 [17SE]

———Karen Freeman Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S8676 [17SE]

———Stuart A. VanMeveren, S8676 [17SE]

Child Care and Development Block Grant funding: several State legislators, S3501 [29AP]

Child Care Lending Pilot Act: Ardith Wieworka, Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services, S7956 [1AU]

———Christopher Sikes, Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund Inc., S7956 [1AU]

———Edward P. Madaus, Guild of St. Agnes (nonprofit organization), S7957 [1AU]

———Eric Korsh, Neighborhood Business Builders (organization), S7956 [1AU]

———Erika Eurkus, ACCION, USA (nonprofit organization), S7957 [1AU]

———Heather Danton, South Eastern Economic Development Corp., S7957 [1AU]

———Julie A. Cripe, Omnibank N.A., S7956 [1AU]

Child Support Reinvestment Act: Geraldine Jensen, Association for Children for Enforcement of Support, Inc., E945 [5JN]

———Melanie Snider, National Organization for Women, E945 [5JN]

———Vicki Turetsky, Center for Law and Social Policy, and Joan Entmacher, National Women's Law Center, E946 [5JN]

Cultural Bridges Act: Alan Kumamoto and Sherry L. Mueller, National Council for International Visitors, S4205 [10MY]

———Alex J. Plinio, AFS-USA, Inc., S4204 [10MY]

———Dan E. Davidson, American Councils for International Education, S4204 [10MY]

———Institute of International Education, S4205 [10MY]

———John Wilhelm, World Study Group, S4205 [10MY]

———Kenton W. Keith, Alliance for International and Cultural Exchange, S4203 [10MY]

———Robert Chase, World Learning (organization), S4205 [10MY]

———Robert J. Brennan, American Institute for Foreign Study, S4204 [10MY]

———Stephen F. Moseley, Academy for Educational Development, S4204 [10MY]

———Tim Honey, Sister Cities International (organization), S4205 [10MY]

———William A. Rugh, America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc., S4203 [10MY]

Dept. of Justice appropriations: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coalition, S9691 [1OC]

———Robbie Callaway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S9690 [1OC]

Early Care and Education Act: Barry Zuckerman, Boston University, S4858 [23MY]

———Carol H. Rasco, Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., S4857 [23MY]

———Charles E.M. Kolb, Committee for Economic Development, S4856 [23MY]

———Dorothy S. Strickland, Rutgers University, S4857 [23MY]

———Edward Zigler, Yale University, S4856 [23MY]

———Elizabeth J. Noyes, American Academy of Pediatrics, S4854 [23MY]

———Faith Wohl, Child Care Action Campaign (organization), S4855 [23MY]

———Frank Moore, Child Care Consortium, S4857 [23MY]

———Karen W. Ponder, North Carolina Partnership for Children, S4855 [23MY]

———Marie-Louise Ramsdale, First Steps (organization), S4858 [23MY]

———Marta T. Rosa, Child Care Resource Center, Inc., S4857 [23MY]

———Marta T. Rosa and Yasmina Vinci, National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, S4854 [23MY]

———Richard Robinson, Scholastic Inc., S4855 [23MY]

———Rob Reiner, California Children and Families Commission and I Am Your Child Foundation, S4856 [23MY]

———Susan S. Stepleton, Parents as Teachers National Center (organization), S4855 [23MY]

Ecuadoran violations of workers' rights in banana industry: Representatives George Miller and Schakowsky, E2111 [19NO]

Labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors: Charles W. Fricke, and Kevin and Debra Riggins, S11675 [20NO]

Loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses: Americans for Nursing Shortage Relief (organization), S9428 [26SE]

———David Ward, American Council on Education, S9428 [26SE]

———Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, S9428 [26SE]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, S9427 [26SE]

Mothers and Newborns Health Insurance Act: Senators Bingaman and Lincoln, S10058 [8OC]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S9826 [2OC]

Mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention funding: Senator Helms, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5152 [6JN]

NBC liquor advertising during the Winter Olympic games: George A. Hacker, Coalition for the Prevention of Alcohol Problems, H234 [12FE]

Nomination of Paul G. Cassell to be district judge: Nancy Ruhe-Munch, National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc., S4257 [13MY]

Performance of abortions for Armed Forces members at overseas military medical facilities: Claudia Kennedy, S5827 [20JN]

Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), and Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H2595 [16MY]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today Act: Amitai Etzioni, Communitarian Network (organization), S11202 [15NO]

———Anne M. Coughlin, S11201 [15NO]

———Frederick Schauer, Harvard University, S10797 [28OC], S11203 [15NO]

———Michael A. Bamberger, Media Coalition, Inc., S11203 [15NO]

———several attorneys and legal scholars, S11203 [15NO]

———several constitutional scholars, S4397 [15MY]

Puerto Rican compliance with certain provisions of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program: Manuel Mirabal, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (organization), E819 [16MY]

Senator Inhofe's visit to Eisenhower Elementary School in Lawton, OK: several students, S3517 [30AP]

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program: Janet Schalansky, Kansas Dept. of Social and Rehabilitation Services, H2557 [16MY]

Terrorist attack on the World Trade Center: Nicole Bansen, E969 [6JN]

Use of child labor in harvesting of cocoa beans: Chocolate Manufacturers Association, S225 [29JA]

———Hans Rysgaard and David Zimmer, Association of the Chocolate, Biscuit, and Confectionery Industries of the European Union, S226 [29JA]

———Kouame Edouard, International Cocoa Organization, S226 [29JA]

———Robert A. Zehnder, European Cocoa Association, S226 [29JA]

Lists

Alliance for International and Cultural Exchange member organizations, S4203 [10MY]

Berlin Township, NJ, School District Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program graduates, E725 [7MY]

Boston Digital Bridge Foundation Technology Goes Home and TechBoston programs graduates, S9417 [26SE]

Congressional Certificate of Merit student recipients, E988 [7JN]

Cosponsors of S. 2896, National AMBER Alert Network Act, S8439 [10SE]

Garden City, NY, High School girls' lacrosse team, E1325 [24JY]

Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan, NJ, Women and Girl Scouts of Distinction honorees, E319 [12MR]

Major provisions of S. 2917, Comprehensive Child Protection Act, S8461 [10SE]

Military academy nominees from the 11th Congressional District of New Jersey, E94 [5FE]

Organizations opposed to H.R. 4737, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H2542 [16MY]

Organizations supporting H.R. 3113, block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program reauthorization and improvement, H1280 [11AP]

Organizations supporting S. 724, Mothers and Newborns Health Insurance Act, S10061 [8OC]

Persons available to answer questions on S. 2566, Early Care and Education Act, S4859 [23MY]

Supporters of S. 2566, Early Care and Education Act, S4854 [23MY]

Volunteer Center of Johnson County, KS, Movers and Shakers Recognition Event honorees, E547 [16AP]

Memorandums

Child Custody Protection Act: Laurence H. Tribe, Harvard University, and Peter J. Rubin, Georgetown University, H1359-H1362 [17AP]

Motions

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 476), H1369 [17AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5320), complete congressional action to implement No Child Left Behind Act, H6955 [2OC]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), H2592 [16MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), consideration (H. Res. 422), H2498 [15MY]

Taxation: exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (H.R. 586), H1429 [18AP]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), S16 [23JA], S87 [24JA], S114 [25JA], S215 [29JA], H477 [14FE]

Oaths

Girl Scout Law, E2137 [22NO]

Girl Scout Promise, E2137 [22NO]

Poems

``Dream Deferred,'' Langston Hughes, S6300 [28JN]

``First in Thy Grandfather's Arms'', S5503 [13JN]

``Let Us Remember the Children'', S2406 [9AP]

``Little Chap Who Follows Me'', S5621 [14JN]

``Look What I Have Learned'', H3282 [6JN]

``Ode on Intimations of Immortality From Recollections of Early Childhood,'' William Wordsworth, S5502 [13JN]

``Rock Me to Sleep,'' Elizabeth A. Allen, S4194 [10MY]

``Sculptor'', S5003 [5JN]

``When Mother Reads Aloud'', S4194 [10MY]

``Who Am I? '' Noopar Goyal, S8501 [11SE]

Press releases

International Alliance Joins Forces To Address Child Labour Abuse in the West African Cocoa Sector: Several Cocoa and Chocolate Industry Organizations, S227 [29JA]

Proclamations

Tribute to Armand W. Cosenza, Jr.: Representative Ney, E1043 [13JN]

Tribute to Brian Gossett: Representative Ney, E1675 [30SE]

Tribute to Christopher Truex: Representative Ney, E1010 [12JN]

Tribute to Colleen Gereg: Representative Ney, E1678 [30SE]

Tribute to Daniel K. Robinson: Representative Ney, E776 [10MY]

Tribute to Eric Rouse: Representative Ney, E1680 [30SE]

Tribute to Greenville, SC, YMCA: Representative DeMint, E656 [29AP]

Tribute to Jacob Hollingshead: Representative Ney, E1549 [11SE]

Tribute to Jason D. Mitchell: Representative Ney, E130 [12FE]

Tribute to John Hite: Representative Ney, E1878 [17OC]

Tribute to Jonathan W. Weiss: Representative Ney, E1526 [9SE]

Tribute to Joseph and Malvina DeGenova: Representative Ney, E1551 [11SE]

Tribute to Justin D. Mitchell: Representative Ney, E132 [12FE]

Tribute to Lucas J. Cifranic: Representative Ney, E956 [5JN]

Tribute to Lucinda Martin: Representative Ney, E1881 [17OC]

Tribute to Ron Derewecki: Representative Ney, E1880 [17OC]

Tribute to Timothy L. Curry: Representative Ney, E855 [20MY]

Proposals

Complete congressional action on H.R. 5320, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations to implement No Child Left Behind Act, H6780 [30SE], H6954, H6959 [2OC]

Remarks in House

Acworth, GA: Allatoona Elementary School recipient of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports State Champion award, E1784 [8OC]

Afghanistan: prohibit children from being used as soldiers, H2771-H2773 [21MY]

———provide educational and health care assistance to children, H2770-H2772 [21MY]

———tribute to childrens' return to school, E1266 [16JY]

———tribute to opening of schools to girls, E428, E431 [21MR], E446, E452, E453, E467 [9AP], E514, E519 [12AP]

Agency for Immigration Affairs: require study on independent legal counsel for unaccompanied alien children, H1652 [25AP]

Alachua, FL: tribute to Alachua Elementary School National Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl team, E377 [19MR]

Alcoa Foundation: anniversary, E2014 [14NO]

Allnutt, Tracey: Florida 13th District Congressional Art Competition winner, E1156 [27JN]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Eli Home Carino Walk-In Center, E1388 [25JY], E1422 [29JY]

Anoka, MN: tribute to Halloween festivities, E1031 [13JN]

Antioch, IL: tribute to Antioch Upper Grade School participation in local VFW essay contest, E43 [29JA]

Arambula, Juan: Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award recipient, E571 [18AP]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H2353, H2359-H2365 [9MY]

Assistance League of Charlotte: anniversary, E1267 [16JY]

Asthma Awareness Day: observance, H1772 [1MY]

Athens, GA: Athens Academy recipient of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports State Champion award, E1784 [8OC]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Fernbank Elementary School chess team, E824 [16MY]

Auburn Hills, MI: tribute to Avondale High School boys' basketball team, E917 [24MY]

Baldwin-Wallace College: tribute to tuition assistance program for single parents, E2026 [14NO]

Beaudoin, John B.: Lansingburgh, NY, Boys and Girls Club Frank W. Kennedy Memorial Award recipient, E1524 [9SE]

Bellefonte, PA: tribute to Bellefonte Area High School mock trial team, E993 [7JN]

Belleville, NJ: anniversary of Belleville Public Library and Information Center, E651 [29AP]

Berlin Township, NJ: tribute to school district graduates from Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program, E725 [7MY]

Bethesda, MD: rededication of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, E656 [29AP]

Bethlehem, PA: tribute to Hanover Elementary School, E556 [17AP]

Bhat, Nivedita: Discovery Communications, Inc., Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist, E1788 [8OC]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 2980), E1986 [12NO]

Blue Springs, MO: tribute to Blue Springs U.S. Specialty Sports Association baseball team, E1557 [11SE]

Blum, Theodore: National 4-H Hall of Fame nominee, E236 [28FE]

Boulder, CO: tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, E984 [7JN]

Bound Brook, NJ: anniversary of Little League baseball, E551 [17AP]

Bourdon, Gloria R.: American Lung Association of the Michigan-Genesee Valley Region Individual Health Advocate of the Year award recipient, E1750 [4OC]

Bowman, Taylor: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Carolina, E1766 [4OC]

Boy Scouts: tribute to contributions to Afghan Youth Relief Fund, E1103 [19JN]

Breese, IL: tribute to All Saints Academy student fundraising efforts for America's Fund for Afghan Children, E333 [13MR]

Brick Township, NJ: tribute to Veterans Memorial Elementary School, E1920 [17OC]

Brighton, CO: tribute to Overland Trail Middle School clothing drive and contributions to the Twin Towers fund, E153 [14FE]

Bronx, NY: Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club recipient of Dept. of Justice grant to fund Juvenile Mentoring Program, E1651 [25SE]

Broward County, FL: tribute to schools for improved standardized test scores, E1371 [25JY]

Brown, Danny: Kansas Principal of the Year award recipient, H2837 [22MY]

Budget: impact on women's issues, H985 [19MR]

Burger, Harry R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E7 [23JA]

Business and industry: encourage retailers to adopt Code Adam child safety alert program, H3932 [26JN]

California: tribute to dairy industry for recognition by the Diabetic Youth Foundation, E454 [9AP]

Camillus, NY: tribute to West Genesee High School boys' lacrosse team, E1055 [14JN]

———tribute to West Genesee High School girls' lacrosse team, E1055 [14JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 356), H1713 [30AP]

Care by Celebrating Children Day: observance, E562 [17AP]

Carlson, Miriam: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, E1072 [17JN]

Carnevale, David: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1135 [24JN]

Carrollton, IL: tribute to Carrollton High School girls' basketball team, E260 [5MR]

Cartersville, GA: tribute to Cass High School Junior ROTC, E280 [6MR]

Catholic Schools Week: observance, E6 [23JA], E26 [24JA], E61 [29JA], E145 [14FE]

Cato, NY: tribute to Cato Meridian High School solar-electric car team, E966 [6JN]

Central Asia: provide assistance to prevent, treat, and control HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, polio, and other infectious diseases that affect children (H.R. 5681), E1880 [17OC]

Century Council: tribute to underage drinking campaign, E709 [3MY]

Cetronia, PA: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 29, E311 [11MR]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to High School and College Commencement Ceremony, E1188 [28JN]

Charleston, WV: tribute to Chandler Elementary School students and staff, E1605 [19SE]

Cherokee County, GA: tribute to American Heritage Academy, E78 [5FE]

———tribute to Crossroads Middle/High School, E119 [7FE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Marshall High School girls' basketball team, H1095 [9AP]

———tribute to Providence-St. Mel School boys' basketball team, H1095 [9AP]

———tribute to Westinghouse Career Academy boys' basketball team, H1095 [9AP]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: encourage agencies and organizations that receive funding to provide appropriate materials and services to families with limited English proficiency, H1510 [23AP]

———make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 5601), H7876, H7882 [10OC], E1862, E1863 [11OC], E1891, E1923 [17OC]

Child Abuse Prevention Services (organization): anniversary, E11 [23JA]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: increase funding to improve child care quality and require payment of costs for eligible child care providers to obtain nationally recognized accreditation (H.R. 4164), E484 [10AP]

———provide market rate payments for child care services (H.R. 4539), E582 [18AP]

Child Care Development Block Grants: funding, H2559, H2585, H2589, H2592, H2593 [16MY], E983 [7JN]

Child Citizenship Act: anniversary, E216 [27FE]

Childhelp USA (organization): National Charity Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E640 [26AP]

Children With Diabetes Foundation: tribute to ``Friend for Life'' National Children With Diabetes Conference, E1454 [29JY]

Children's Development Commission (Kiddie Mac): establish (H.R. 5291), E1427 [29JY]

Children's Home of Lubbock (organization): tribute, E1326 [24JY]

Children's Network (organization): anniversary, E1784 [8OC]

Ching, Richard: Junior Achievement Inc., National Elementary School Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1375 [25JY]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Archbishop Moeller High School, E1948 [21OC]

———tribute to Archbishop Moeller High School Student Government, E1943 [21OC]

———tribute to Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, E369 [18MR]

Cioffi, Nadine: New York State Health Facilities Association Group Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1066 [14JN]

Citizens of Macomb Behind All Teens (COMBAT) (organization): tribute, E1122 [21JN]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Buckeye-Woodland Elementary School, E1904 [17OC]

———tribute to Charles Orr Middle School, E1905 [17OC]

———tribute to Collinwood High School, E1901 [17OC]

———tribute to CompuTech Middle School, E1901 [17OC]

———tribute to James Addams High School, E1907 [17OC]

———tribute to Luis Munos Marin Middle School, E1909 [17OC]

———tribute to Miles Park Elementary School, E1902 [17OC]

———tribute to Orchard School of Science Elementary School, E1913 [17OC]

———tribute to ``Salute to Teachers—Celebrating Cleveland's Educators'' event, E87 [5FE]

———tribute to Sunbeam Elementary School, E1915 [17OC]

———tribute to Whitney Young Middle School, E1900 [17OC]

Clifton Park, NJ: tribute to Shenendehowa High School graduates, E894 [23MY]

Colbran, CO: tribute to Plateau Valley School fundraising efforts for the Children's Feeding Network, E495 [10AP]

Colleges and universities: encourage political diversity in selecting commencement speakers and faculty, H718 [6MR]

Colorado: tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, E1091 [19JN]

———tribute to the Colorado Cherry Creek Diversity Conference, E288 [6MR]

Commission on Black Men and Boys: tribute, H837 [13MR]

Community service: importance, H238, H239 [12FE]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 5233), E1398 [25JY]

———establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material (H.R. 3833), H2669-H2676 [21MY]

———establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material (H.R. 3833), Senate amendment, H8996-H8998 [14NO]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (H.R. 4658), H2393 [14MY]

———prevent Internet gambling, E1190 [28JN]

Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: encourage membership, H6133 [10SE]

Corbi, Lana: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1671 [26SE]

Cortez, CO: tribute to Montezuma-Cortez High School boys' basketball team, E495 [10AP]

CPSC: amend flammability standards for children's sleepwear (H.R. 4896), E997 [7JN]

Crime: abduction of children by family members to foreign countries, H143 [6FE], H203 [7FE], H635 [28FE], H836 [13MR], H1078 [20MR], H1159 [10AP], H1203 [11AP], H1495 [23AP], H1622 [25AP], H1773 [1MY], H2168 [8MY], H2476 [15MY], H3303 [11JN], H3459 [12JN], H3613 [18JN], H3724 [20JN], H4073 [27JN], H4500 [11JY], H4876 [18JY]

———allow judges discretion to impose life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children, H918-H920 [14MR]

———application of mandatory sentencing provisions for repeat sexual offenders who are subject to tribal governments, H920 [14MR]

———efforts to combat abduction of children, H3915 [25JN], H4681 [16JY], H4770 [17JY], H4875 [18JY], H8548 [13NO]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H.R. 5317), H6063 [5SE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H.R. 5326), E1749 [4OC], E1809 [9OC], E1849 [11OC]

———establish that certain sexual crimes against children are predicate crimes for the interception of communications (H.R. 1877), H2676-H2680 [21MY]

———exempt adult siblings, grandparents, and religious persons from prohibition on taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H1370-H1372 [17AP]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (H.R. 5701), E1955 [24OC]

———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (H.R. 2146), H913-H926 [14MR]

———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (H.R. 2146), consideration (H. Res. 366), H912, H913 [14MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 5422), H7048-H7053 [7OC], H7305 [9OC], E1787, E1793, E1799 [8OC], E1809 [9OC], E1838 [11OC], E1881 [17OC]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (H.R. 4623), H3876-H3884 [25JN], E1157 [27JN], E1205 [8JY]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 476), H1345, H1351 [17AP], E582, E584, E587 [18AP], E655 [29AP]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 476), consideration (H. Res. 388), H1345-H1351 [17AP]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 476), motion to recommit, H1370-H1372 [17AP]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (H.R. 4645), H4525 [11JY]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (H.R. 4667), H2168 [8MY], H2393 [14MY], H6349 [18SE]

———supervised release of life for offenders who commit sex offenses against children (H.R. 4679), H3871-H3874 [25JN]

———tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments (H. Res. 556), H6696 [26SE]

———tribute to National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Beaumont, TX, Police Dept., and the Jefferson County, TX, Sheriff's Academy for hosting a seminar on missing and exploited chidren, H6306 [18SE]

Croft, Matthew: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E376 [19MR]

Customs Service: Customs Cyber-Smuggling Center funding, H2866 [22MY]

Dacula, GA: tribute to Hebron Baptist Church children's theater group, E817 [16MY]

Dade County, FL: tribute to Miami-Dade County schools for improved standardized test scores, E1371 [25JY]

———tribute to Step Ahead to Success Farmworker Youth Program, H3931 [26JN]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Lincoln High School boys' basketball team, E1044 [13JN]

Darling, Sharon K.: National Humanities Medal recipient, E551 [17AP]

Deer Park, NY: tribute to John Quincy Adams Primary School fundraising efforts for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, E856 [20MY]

DeLeo, Melissa: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E923 [24MY]

Dept. of Education: establish a competitive demonstration grant program to provide funds for local educational agencies to experiment with ways to alleviate the substitute teacher shortage (H.R. 3688), E95 [6FE]

———provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (H.R. 5254), E1432 [29JY]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (H.R. 3686), H112 [5FE]

———make grants to promote innovative outreach and enrollment efforts under State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 4764), E847 [17MY]

Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for acquisition, construction, or substantial rehabilitation of child care and development facilities (H.R. 5291), E1427 [29JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a national DNA database for sex offenders and those who commit violent crimes against children (H.R. 5262), H5072 [22JY], H5320 [24JY]

Dept. of State: establish a program to promote visits to the U.S. by youths from regions of conflict for training in peaceful cooperation and mutual understanding (H.R. 3855), E276, E278 [6MR]

———tribute to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, E383 [19MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5320), complete congressional action to implement No Child Left Behind Act, H6954, H6959 [2OC]

Devlin, Patrick J., Sr., and Helen: tribute on birth of child, E910 [24MY]

Differ, Karen: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E923 [24MY]

Discovery Communications, Inc.: tribute to Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalists, E1760 [4OC]

Diseases: asthma research and education programs, H1998 [1MY]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes, H4354 [9JY]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (H. Con. Res. 36), H3101-H3103 [4JN], E1003 [7JN]

District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 5033), H4338 [8JY]

District of Columbia College Access Act: permit certain high school graduates who graduated prior to 1998 to participate in the tuition assistance program (H.R. 1499), concur with Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 364), H810-H813 [12MR]

Donnelly, ID: tribute to Head Start Program, E699 [3MY]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to Dr. John Howard, Jr., School Community Problem Solving Team, E889 [23MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (H.R. 4800), H3076, H3092-H3094 [4JN], E968 [6JN], E1003 [7JN]

Ecuador: violations of workers' rights in banana industry, E2111 [19NO]

Edmonds Community College: construction of Center for Families, E941 [4JN]

Education: apply guidelines for determination of per-pupil expenditure requirements for heavily impacted local educational agencies (H.R. 5599), H7900, H7901 [15OC]

———authorize appropriations and establish advisory committee to help implement the Advanced Technological Education Program and strengthen technological education at associate-degree granting colleges (H.R. 4680), H3189 [5JN]

———close the achievement gap by raising the achievement levels of the lowest performing students (H.R. 1), H3207 [5JN]

———close the achievement gap by raising the achievement levels of the lowest performing students (H.R. 1), conference report, H2213 [8MY], E1561 [12SE]

———establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (H.R. 4599), E630 [26AP]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (H.R. 5636), E1853 [11OC]

———establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology, E2102, E2103 [19NO]

———funding, H899 [13MR], H1053, H1054, H1062, H1069 [20MR], H1740 [30AP], H2916 [22MY], H6388 [19SE], H6756-H6762, H6764-H6768 [26SE], H6965, H6973 [2OC], H6986, H6996 [3OC], E1561 [12SE]

———importance of music education, E831 [17MY]

———importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools (H. Con. Res. 451), H6837-H6839 [1OC], E1813 [11OC]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness available to qualified teachers, with an emphasis on special education teachers (H.R. 5091), H6818-H6823 [1OC]

———national policy to improve system, H2448-H2453 [14MY], H2502-H2509 [15MY], H2934-H2940 [22MY], H3207, H3210, H3211, H3214-H3219 [5JN], E768 [10MY]

———recognize the benefits of mentoring (H. Res. 330), H9-H15 [23JA], H41 [24JA], E43 [29JA]

———require medically accurate and objective factual information as part of any sex education course (H.R. 5668), E1919 [17OC]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities implementing Even Start programs, and to staff such programs (H.R. 5036), E1182 [28JN]

———teaching of evolution as fact or theory, H4527 [11JY]

———tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 335), H92-H96 [29JA], E63, E65 [4FE]

———tribute to Changing Lives character education program, E1963 [28OC]

———tribute to groups supporting education reform legislation, E1964 [28OC]

———tribute to home schooling, E1021 [12JN]

Elections: encourage voter participation, H3137 [4JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program to include children of the freely associated states in the calculation of basic support payments to local educational agencies (H.R. 4787), E882 [22MY]

———include advanced scientific education programs in elementary schools (H.R. 4581), H1668 [25AP], E620 [24AP]

Ele's Place (organization): tribute, E869 [22MY]

Enterprise, AL: tribute to Enterprise High School cheerleading team, E1144 [25JN]

Entertainment industry: impact of increased obscenity, violence, drug abuse, and promiscuity on young people, H3849-H3852 [24JN]

———prohibit deceptive, targeted marketing of adult-rated media to minors (H.R. 2246), H3849 [24JN]

Euler, Donna: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominee, E1351 [25JY]

Fairfax, VA: tribute to James W. Robinson Junior Secondary School football team, E6 [23JA]

Families and domestic relations: correlation between marriage and children's self-esteem, H660 [5MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (H.R. 3839), H1502-H1514 [23AP], E612 [23AP]

———provide coverage of domestic violence screening and treatment under Maternal and Child Health Program, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (H.R. 4032), H2208 [8MY], H6932 [2OC]

———recognize the importance of marriage, H566 [27FE]

———reduce financial penalties against marriage within the welfare system, H567 [27FE]

———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, E1034 [13JN]

———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (H. Res. 442), H3487-H3492 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (H.R. 3839), E255 [5MR]

Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (organization): tribute, H6814 [1OC]

Father's Day: observance, H3541 [13JN]

FDA: labeling requirements to certify that child labor was not used in harvesting of cocoa beans, E1205 [8JY]

Federal aid programs: recognize importance of programs designed to be safety nets, H63-H70 [24JA]

Fighting Back Partnership of Vallejo, CA: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Outstanding Coalition Award recipient, E110 [7FE]

First Tee (organization): tribute to programs that provide young people an opportunity to develop through golf and character education (H. Res. 448), H4695-H4698 [16JY], E1087 [18JN]

Fleischer, Jennifer: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [14MR]

Flint, MI: Mott's Children's Health Center recipient of American Lung Association of the Michigan-Genesee Valley Region Corporate Health Advocate of the Year award, E1750 [4OC]

———tribute to Luke M. Powers Catholic High School girls' basketball team, E959 [5JN]

———tribute to Whaley Children's Center Endowment Garden Project, E949 [5JN]

Florida: tribute to ``A Child Is Missing'' program, E828 [16MY]

Foreign aid: establish an international infant and child nutrition and education program, H2025 [2MY]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, E213 [27FE]

Forsyth County, NC: tribute to Southwest Forsyth County Little League baseball team, E1507 [5SE]

Fort Collins, CO: tribute to Rocky Mountain High School student newspaper, E2056 [15NO]

Foster, Lata B.: American Automobile Association Traffic Safety Poster Contest winner, E732 [7MY]

4-H Youth Development Program: centennial, H2145 [7MY], E1491 [4SE]

Fremont, CA: tribute to Alvirda Hyman Learning Center, E736 [7MY]

French, Christine: Dept. of Education Christa McAuliffe Fellowship recipient, E247 [4MR]

Fruita, CO: tribute to Fruita Monument High School ``United We Stand'' patriotic mosaic, E883 [22MY]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 4701), H2429 [14MY]

Gainesboro, TN: tribute to Jackson County High School girls' basketball team, E454 [9AP]

Garden City, NY: tribute to Garden City High School girls' lacrosse team, E1324 [24JY]

Garfield Heights, OH: anniversary of Garfield Heights Baseball League, E1333 [24JY]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (H.R. 5331), H7143, H7144 [7OC]

Germantown, MD: dedication of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary and Longview School, E716 [3MY]

Germany: encourage timely resolution in child abduction or illegally retained child disputes, H565 [27FE]

Gilbertson, Kari: Texas Teacher of the Year recipient, H3606 [18JN]

Gipple, Emily: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, E420 [21MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H910, H911, H929 [14MR], H1622 [25AP], H3304 [11JN], E330, E338, E339 [13MR], E347, E348, E349, E350, E351, E353, E357, E358, E364, E366 [14MR], E370 [18MR], E377, E380, E386, E387 [19MR], E397, E403, E422, E424, E432 [21MR], E443, E444, E450, E451, E453, E459 [9AP], E508, E509, E510 [12AP], E540 [16AP], E563 [17AP], E595 [22AP], E662 [30AP], E692 [3MY], E791 [14MY], E891 [23MY], E1051 [14JN]

———tribute, H1691 [30AP]

———tribute to Gold Award recipients, E791 [14MY]

Gorzalka, Chelsie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, E248 [4MR]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Pomona Elementary School fourth grade class, E1839 [11OC]

Gretarsson, Gary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2 [23JA]

Haas, Christine: Discovery Communications, Inc., Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge winner, E1979 [8NO]

Hammond, IN: tribute to Hammond Robotics Team, E1014 [12JN]

Hartford, CT: anniversary of Sisters of Mercy (organization), E779 [10MY]

Hawkins, Brian: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, E1135 [24JN]

Head Start Program: anniversary, E603 [23AP]

Health: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (H.R. 3659), E45 [29JA]

———access of disadvantaged children to dental services (H.R. 5098), E1240 [11JY]

———maternal and child health programs funding, E777 [10MY]

———protect infants who are born alive (H.R. 2175), H787, H792-H797 [12MR], H5320 [24JY]

———protect infants who are born alive (H.R. 2175), vacate ordering of yeas and nays, H816 [12MR]

———study link between child vaccinations and autism, E1887 [17OC]

Hear O'Israel International, Inc.: tribute, E623 [24AP]

Hebron, KY: tribute to Conner High School National Honor Society students, E2 [23JA]

Heimann, Sandra W.: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Cincinnatian of the Year recipient, E621 [24AP]

Higginsville, MO: tribute to Lafayette County C-1 Middle School fundraising efforts for the American Red Cross Relief Fund, E64 [4FE]

High Point, NC: tribute to High Point Central High School girls' basketball team, E684 [2MY]

Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corp.: tribute, E147 [14FE]

Holland, MI: anniversary of Holland Christian Schools, H1610 [24AP]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (H.R. 4033), E408 [21MR]

Houston, TX: anniversary of DePelchin Children's Center, E549 [17AP]

Howard, Lauran: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1650 [25SE]

Huerta, Dolores: tribute for commitment to the improvement of working conditions for children, women, and farm worker families (H. Con. Res. 177), H6829 [1OC], E1654 [25SE], E1657 [26SE]

Huntingdon, PA: Huntingdon Area Middle School Environmental Club recipient of President's Environmental Youth Award, E677 [2MY]

Huntsville, AL: tribute to Catholic High School Community Service Day, E191 [26FE]

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E243 [28FE], E1485 [4SE]

———tribute to Golden Apple Foundation Golden Apple Scholar Award recipients, E1215 [9JY]

———tribute to Teachers on an Agriscience Bus Program, E1027 [13JN]

Immigration: continue classification of certain aliens as children throughout the immigration process (H.R. 1209), H4989-H4992 [22JY], E1330 [24JY]

———effects of multiculturalism and immigration on U.S. culture, H551, H554 [26FE]

———establish nonimmigrant classes for border commuter students (H.R. 4967), H7908-H7910 [15OC], E1906 [17OC]

Indian Child Welfare Act: technical amendments (H.R. 4733), E790 [14MY]

Indiana: tribute to Polish National Alliance of the U.S., Silver Bell Club, Lodge 2365 Hank Stram-Tony Zale Sports Award recipients, E855 [20MY]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to National African-American History Challenge junior division participants, E1225 [10JY]

———tribute to Urban League National Achiever's Society inductees, E1160 [27JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, H1034 [20MR]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (H.R. 5591), E1807 [9OC]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (H.R. 4959), H4522 [11JY]

———require coverage of hair prostheses under Federal health programs for individuals with scalp hair loss as a result of alopecia areata (H.R. 5106), E1236 [11JY]

Italy: return of Ludwig Koons to U.S., H143 [6FE], H635 [28FE], H690 [6MR], H836 [13MR], H911 [14MR], H1078 [20MR], H1159 [10AP], H1203 [11AP], H1495 [23AP], H1622 [25AP], H1773 [1MY], H2168 [8MY], H2476 [15MY], H3303 [11JN], H3459 [12JN], H3613 [18JN], H3724 [20JN], H4073 [27JN], H4876 [18JY]

J.R. United Industries: tribute to contributions toward uniforms relative to opening of schools to girls in Afghanistan, H1342 [17AP]

Jackson, Betty: Texas Teacher of the Year recipient, H3606 [18JN]

Jacobs, Lawrence and Norisa: Delaware Foster Parents of the Year award recipients, E874 [22MY]

Job Corps: tribute, H909 [14MR]

Johnsen, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E320 [12MR]

Johnson County, KS: tribute to Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers Recognition Event, E547 [16AP]

Jordan, Zach: Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County, CO, Youth of the Year award recipient, E342 [13MR]

Jose Marti Student Aid Fund, Inc.: tribute, E861 [20MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: juvenile delinquency prevention and accountability programs funding, H6746, H6747 [26SE]

Kamei, Andrew: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, E1018 [12JN]

Kennett, MO: tribute to H. Byron Masterson Elementary School Kids Are Authors Contest winners, E1575 [12SE]

Kenya: anniversary of Nyumbani Orphanage, E1483 [4SE]

King's Kids of America, Inc.: tribute, E1016 [12JN]

Labor Council for Latin American Advancement: tribute for awarding scholarships to disadvantaged students, E1186 [28JN]

Laird, Bill: Junior Achievement Inc., National Middle School Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1424, E1458 [29JY]

Lakeport, CA: tribute to Free Kitchen Project, E625 [24AP]

Lamar, CO: tribute to Lamar High School girls' softball team, E1954 [24OC]

Lansing, MI: tribute to Catholic Social Services of Lansing/St. Vincent Home and Michigan State University for development of Child Welfare Learning Collaborative, E1328 [24JY]

———tribute to McBain High School boys' basketball team, E679 [2MY]

Law enforcement: encourage parents to have a recent photograph, and physical description, prepared to assist law enforcement in abduction cases, H5460 [25JY]

———encourage parents to have a recent photograph and physical description prepared to assist law enforcement in abduction cases, H3165 [5JN]

———provide forensic and investigative support of missing and exploited children (H.R. 5389), H6562 [25SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: determine feasibility of providing child care services to low-income employees, H4880 [18JY]

Lexington, KY: tribute to Lexington Catholic High School boys' basketball team, E1321 [24JY]

Licht, Jacob: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E403 [21MR]

Lights on After School! Day: observance, E1827 [11OC]

Lions Clubs: observance of Lions Youth Appreciation Day, E933 [24MY]

Lippe, Richard: Coalition on Child Abuse and Neglect Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E1830 [11OC]

Livingston, Molly: Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc., Winning Kid designee, E6 [23JA]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Promotoras Comunitarias Training Program, E1250 [12JY]

———tribute to Hammel Street Elementary School ``Quilts of Caring'' project, E334 [13MR]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Valley Sports American Little League baseball team (H. Res. 516), H6094, H6095, H6108 [9SE]

Love, Nicole: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E820 [16MY]

Magnifico, Nichole: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Rhode Island, E705 [3MY]

Manzi, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E37 [29JA]

Marathon, NY: tribute to Marathon Junior Senior High School girls' field hockey team, E1059 [14JN]

Marburger, Katie: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, E1029, E1031 [13JN]

Marshfield, MO: opening of Carl and Glessie Young Community Auditorium, E280 [6MR]

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) (organization): Innovations in American Government Award recipient, E317 [12MR]

McCreary, Leigh: Glendale (CA) News-Press Wanda Owen Youth Award recipient, E806 [15MY]

McLoughlin, Kaitlin: American Automobile Association School Safety Patroller of the Year recipient, E732 [7MY]

McNeely, Jean: National Council for the Social Studies National Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1755 [4OC]

McQuade Children's Services (organization): anniversary, E1301 [18JY]

Mechanicsville, VA: tribute to Rural Point Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team, E1124 [21JN]

Medford Township, NJ: tribute to Shawnee High School Teenage Driver Safety Awareness Day, E811 [15MY]

Medicaid: coverage of organ transplant procedures as an emergency medical procedure for certain alien children (H.R. 5225), E1390 [25JY]

Menesini, Kim: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Nevada Educator of the Year award recipient, H1007 [20MR]

Mial, Joetta: Girl Scouts of the Huron Valley Council Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1086 [18JN]

Miami, FL: Children's Hospital inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``America's Best Hospitals'' list, H5093 [23JY]

———tribute to Miami Job Corps Center's youth training programs, H5096 [23JY]

———tribute to volunteer workers and organizations, H7887 [10OC], H8014 [16OC]

Middle East: improve educational systems, E158 [14FE]

Mid-South SAFE KIDS Coalition: tribute, E1880 [17OC]

Migon, Susan: New York Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Educator of the Year award recipient, E968 [6JN]

Miller, Melissa: Sixes Living (publication) Mother of the Year award recipient, E1132 [21JN]

Minnesota: tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, E1080 [18JN]

Minorities: expand health care for children, E1439 [29JY]

Missouri: Dept. of Education Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship award recipients, E1517 [5SE]

Mobile, AL: tribute to Mobile International Festival, E331 [13MR]

Mobility Project (organization): tribute, E420 [21MR]

Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc.: tribute to Women of Distinction honorees, E2137 [22NO]

Moorpark, CA: Chaparral Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E912 [24MY]

Morality and ethics: tribute to Heart of Champion character development program, E284 [6MR]

Moses and Aaron Foundation: tribute to Special Fund for Children, E1164 [27JN]

Mother's Day: observance, H2207, H2208, H2211, H2213 [8MY]

Mothers' Voices (organization): anniversary, E214 [27FE]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of car restraints and booster seats for children (H.R. 5504), H8941 [14NO]

Mount Ulla, NC: tribute to West Rowan High School boys' basketball team, E684 [2MY]

Mubarak, Suzanne: Institute of International Education Stephen P. Duggan Award for International Understanding recipient, E274 [6MR]

Nassau County, NY: tribute to Franklin Square School District, E3 [23JA]

———tribute to Rockville Centre Union Free School District, E112 [7FE]

National Adoption Month: observance, E2014 [14NO], E2137 [22NO]

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.: tribute to Pontiac, MI, scholarship and award recipients, E664 [30AP]

National Burn Awareness Week: observance, E111 [7FE], E155 [14FE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: support ``Picture Them Home'' campaign by printing pictures of missing children on congressional envelopes, H2115 [7MY], H2667 [21MY], H2836 [22MY]

———tribute, H6478 [24SE]

National Charter Schools Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 386), H1725-H1729 [30AP]

National Community Antidrug Coalition Institute: prohibit Federal involvement in management of grant funding, H5242 [23JY]

National Community Education Day: observance, E1754 [4OC]

National Day of Silence: observance, H1160 [10AP], E484 [10AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, E1892 [17OC], E1962 [28OC]

National Family Week: observance, E2041 [14NO]

National forests: establish a user fee system for occupancy and use of lands and facilities by organizational camps that serve youth and disabled adults (H.R. 5316), H7859 [10OC], E1863 [11OC]

National 4-H Council: anniversary, E608 [23AP]

National 4-H Program: anniversary, E1358 [25JY], E1454 [29JY]

National 4-H Youth Development Program Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 472), H6479-H6482 [24SE], E1659 [26SE], E1697 [30SE], E1813 [11OC]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: commend promotion of use of child safety seats and seatbelts in motor vehicles and sponsorship of National Child Passenger Safety Week (H. Con. Res. 326), H254, H255, H266 [12FE], E168 [14FE]

National Institute of Justice: conduct a study on effectiveness of treatment programs for child sex offenders and analyze the use of probation in reducing recidivism rates, H921 [14MR]

National Jazz Appreciation Month: observance, E641 [26AP]

National Prom and Graduation Safety Month: observance, E709 [3MY]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 582), H8940 [14NO], E1837, E1847 [11OC]

National Safety Month: observance, E626 [24AP]

National School Counseling Week: observance, E149 [14FE]

National Shooting Sports Foundation: tribute to Project HomeSafe, H670 [5MR]

National Teachers Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E734 [7MY]

National TRIO Day: observance, E146 [14FE]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (H.R. 3741), H9093 [22NO], E154 [14FE]

NBC: liquor advertising during the Winter Olympic games, H233 [12FE]

Nedrow, NY: tribute to Onondaga Junior Senior High School football team, E507 [12AP]

New Alternatives for Children, Inc.: anniversary, E1658 [26SE]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' participants, E872 [22MY]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan, NJ, Women of Distinction and Girl Scouts of Distinction honorees, E318 [12MR]

———tribute to military academy nominees from the 11th Congressional District, E93 [5FE]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: anniversary of Educational Opportunity Program, E648 [26AP]

New Mexico: tribute to student Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients, E988 [7JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of YMCA, E901 [24MY]

———tribute to Harlem Little League All-Stars baseball team, E1520 [5SE]

———tribute to Jewish/German student exchange program, E860 [20MY]

———tribute to Long Island City YMCA, E1915 [17OC]

Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc.: tribute, E1988 [12NO]

Newhouse, Cathey J.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E564 [17AP]

North Babylon, NY: tribute to Belmont Elementary School, E979 [6JN]

Norwalk, CA: tribute to Protecting Our Nation's Youth (PONY) League baseball team, E1556 [11SE]

———tribute to Protecting Our Nation's Youth (PONY) League baseball team (H. Con. Res. 504), H7884 [10OC]

Novak, Krystina: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [14MR]

Nutrition: establish an international infant and child nutrition and education program (H.R. 1700), H3816 [21JN]

Oak Ridge, TN: tribute to Oak Ridge High School efforts to memorialize victims of terrorist attacks, E1075 [17JN]

O'Connor, Aishling: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, E420 [21MR]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: prohibit use of national media campaign funding for payments to Ogilvy and Mather Corp., H5337-H5341 [24JY], E1490 [4SE]

Oglesby, Mark: James Madison Memorial Fellowship recipient, E1379 [25JY]

Ohio Wesleyan University: tribute to women's soccer team, E139 [12FE]

Operation Appreciation (organization): tribute, E1086 [18JN]

Orange County, CA: tribute to Santa Ana, CA, and Anaheim, CA, for prenatal programs to lower underweight birth rates, H6132 [10SE]

Oregon: tribute to Second Congressional District Academy Nomination Committee, E17 [24JA]

Pallister, Kristin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Rhode Island, E705 [3MY]

Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education: tribute to World Drug Prevention Conference, E521 [12AP]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of South Pasadena Little League, E332 [13MR]

Patterson, Ryan R.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search winner, E413 [21MR]

———Siemens Foundation Westinghouse Science and Technology Competition award recipient, H818 [12MR]

Peace: tribute to ``Not in My Name, Not in the Name of My Child'' peace movement, E1061 [14JN]

Pennsylvania: anniversary of Registers of Wills & Clerks of Orphans' Court, E1238 [11JY]

———observance of Yellow Ribbon Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week, E1623 [19SE]

Pensacola, FL: Pensacola Catholic High School recipient of USA Weekend (publication) Make a Difference Day award, H1495 [23AP]

Petaluma, CA: anniversary of Lincoln Elementary School, E811 [15MY]

Pittsburg, KS: tribute to St. Mary's-Colgan High School football, boys' basketball, and baseball teams, E1294 [18JY]

Plack, John: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, E283 [6MR]

Polly Klaas Foundation: tribute, E1809 [9OC]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Northern High School boys' basketball team, E950 [5JN]

Public Health Service Act: amend to provide services for the prevention of family violence (H.R. 4916), H6932 [2OC]

Public service: facilitate participation in community and military service (H.R. 3465), E1116 [20JN]

Public welfare programs: abstinence education funding, H2549-H2552, H2580 [16MY]

———allow mothers receiving welfare benefits with infant or disabled children to stay at home rather than have to work and pay for child care, H2495 [15MY]

———eligibility of certain legal immigrants for food stamps, H1328-H1331 [16AP], H1342, H1343, H1344, H1345 [17AP], H1415, H1462-H1470 [18AP], H1511, H1512 [23AP], H2494-H2497 [15MY], H2553, H2555, H2558 [16MY], E611, E612, E613 [23AP], E615 [24AP]

———impact of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program reauthorization on Oregon, E1038 [13JN]

———increase work requirement, H2495, H2496 [15MY]

———increase work requirements, H2542, H2549 [16MY]

———make allowances for lack of accessible transportation and child care facilities in rural areas relative to fulfilling work requirements of certain programs, H2430 [14MY], H2551 [16MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3113), H144, H145, H146 [6FE], H1275-H1280 [11AP], E106 [6FE], E110, E118 [7FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4090), H1159, H1160, H1161, H1162 [10AP], H1344, H1384, H1389-H1396 [17AP], H1414, H1415 [18AP], H1622, H1623, H1624, H1625 [25AP], H1691, H1750-H1757 [30AP], H1773, H1999-H2002 [1MY], H2170 [8MY], E482 [10AP], E637, E638 [26AP], E747 [8MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4210), H1625 [25AP]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4700), H2391, H2430 [14MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), H2475, H2476, H2477, H2478, H2479, H2500-H2502 [15MY], H2514-H2594, H2600 [16MY], E819 [16MY], E842 [17MY], E857, E860, E862 [20MY], E893 [23MY], E912, E932 [24MY], E977 [6JN], E983, E984 [7JN], E1038 [13JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), complete congressional action (H. Res. 525), H6307 [18SE], H6384-H6393 [19SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), complete congressional action (H. Res. 525)—consideration (H. Res. 527), H6376-H6383 [19SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), consideration (H. Res. 422), H2491-H2499 [15MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), consideration (H. Res. 422), same-day consideration (H. Res. 420), H2484-H2491 [15MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), corrections in engrossment, H2594 [16MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), motion to recommit, H2592, H2593 [16MY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4737), unanimous-consent request, H2499 [15MY]

———reauthorize and reform block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3625), E23, E24 [24JA]

———reauthorize Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work-related provisions and Child Care and Development Block Grants (H.R. 4092), H2114 [7MY], H2170 [8MY], E470 [9AP], E638 [26AP], E747 [8MY]

———temporarily extend waivers granted to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 5757), E2074 [15NO]

Pueblo, CO: anniversary of St. John Neumann Catholic School, E883 [22MY]

Puerto Rico: compliance with certain provisions of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, E819 [16MY]

———tribute to Banda Escolar De Guayanilla, E1030 [13JN]

Queens, NY: tribute to Community School District 30, E1180 [28JN]

Refugees: eliminate sexual exploitation (H. Con. Res. 349), H7977 [16OC], E1935 [17OC]

Reilly, Peter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E15 [23JA]

Reston, VA: presentation of Capitol-flown flag to Dogwood Elementary School, E21 [24JA]

Richardson, Nancy: Fresno, CA, Business Council Excellence in Public Service Award recipient, E569 [18AP]

Richmond, CA: anniversary of Salesian High School, E675 [2MY]

Robedee, Stephanie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E38 [29JA]

Robstown, TX: tribute to Solomon P. Ortiz Intermediate School and San Pedro Elementary School, E173 [15FE]

Ronald McDonald House Charities (organization): anniversary of central New York chapter, E1786 [8OC]

Runnion, Samantha: tribute to law enforcement officers involved in investigation and arrest in abduction case, H5319 [24JY]

Russo, Danielle: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E39 [29JA]

Saboury, Jason: Glendale (CA) News-Press Ellen Perry Award for Service to Seniors recipient, E807 [15MY]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Camellia Symphony Orchestra, E1901 [17OC]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Girl Scouts Operation Thin Mint, E634 [26AP]

San Jose, CA: tribute to Selma Olinder Elementary School teachers, E824 [16MY]

San Mateo, CA: anniversary of San Mateo High School, E1765 [4OC]

———tribute to ``What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For'' student essay contest participants, E1231 [10JY]

Sanford, MI: tribute to Meridian High School for ``adoption'' of Pentagon terrorist attack survivor Brian Birdwell, E793 [14MY]

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Kiwanis Club for efforts to curb illiteracy in the Orange County, CA, area, H4499 [11JY]

Santa Barbara, CA: unveiling of mural at Santa Barbara Junior High School honoring victims and survivors of terrorist attacks, E1011 [12JN]

Santa Barbara Foundation: anniversary, E1612 [19SE]

Santa Cruz County, CA: tribute to Children and Families Commission Children and Families Heroes Award recipients, E214 [27FE]

Schollaert, Marge: Pennsylvania School Counselors Association School Counselor of the Year recipient, H1624 [25AP]

Schools: prohibit the sale of foods with minimal nutritional value in schools participating in Federal meal programs (H.R. 2129), H1271 [11AP]

———promote personal safety programs for children (H. Con. Res. 484), H6834-H6837 [1OC]

———provide adequate school facilities within Yosemite National Park, H6510, H6511 [24SE]

———provide adequate school facilities within Yosemite National Park (H.R. 3421), H1696, H1697 [30AP]

———provide grants for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in public schools (H.R. 630), H511 [14FE]

Schrader, David: Junior Achievement Inc., National High School Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1440 [29JY]

Segobiano, Gina: National Association of Elementary School Principals Illinois National Distinguished Principals Award recipient, E1513 [5SE]

Shawnee Mission, KS: tribute to Comanche Elementary School flag project in response to terrorist attacks, E2018 [14NO]

Sink, Rachel: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E43 [29JA]

Snohomish County, WA: tribute to Shoreline/South County YMCA, E610 [23AP]

Social Security: extend abstinence education funding under maternal and child health programs, H1751-H1757 [30AP]

———extend State Children's Health Insurance Program coverage to low-income pregnant women and their unborn children, E109 [7FE]

———modify calculation of the child support automation penalty and provide for reinvestment of any such penalty (H.R. 4857), E945 [5JN]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures, H7955 [16OC]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (H.R. 5656), E1911 [17OC]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 5067), E1300 [18JY]

South Carolina: tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, E1109 [20JN]

Sports: tribute to Potomac, MD/Windsor Locks, CT, Sixth Grade All-Star Basketball Exchange players, E91 [5FE]

Springfield, IL: Boy Scout Troops 27 and 36 National Merit Badge recipients, E1213 [9JY]

Springfield, MA: tribute to Cathedral High School boys' basketball team, H1009 [20MR]

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: anniversary, E613 [23AP]

Stahl, Jessica: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E329 [13MR]

States: reform child welfare systems, E1937 [17OC]

———reform foster care systems, E1304 [18JY], E1501 [5SE], E1525 [9SE], E1569 [12SE], E1599 [18SE], E1636 [23SE], E1684 [30SE], E1778 [8OC]

Stockbridge, GA: New Testament Christian Academy recipient of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports State Champion award, E1784 [8OC]

Students in Free Enterprise (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1847 [11OC]

Suffolk County, NY: tribute to school psychologists, E2042 [14NO]

Summerbridge Cincinnati, Inc.: anniversary, E1936 [17OC]

Sunga, Monina: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E530 [16AP]

Supreme Court: decision on computer generated child pornography, H1342, H1344, H1345, H1384 [17AP], H1414 [18AP]

Sycamores (organization): anniversary, E1457 [29JY]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Faith Heritage School boys' basketball team, E552 [17AP]

———tribute to Henninger High School boys' basketball team, E1035 [13JN]

———tribute to Nottingham High School girls' junior varsity crew team, E967 [6JN]

Talking Talons Youth Leadership (organization): tribute, E1271 [16JY]

Taxation: allow credit for medical expenses for dependents (H.R. 4909), E1019 [12JN]

———allow tax credit for contributions for the benefit of elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 5192), E1964 [28OC]

———allow tax credit for contributions to local agencies and organizations for scholarships to attend elementary and secondary schools, upgrading school facilities, and certain technology expenses, H1611-H1617 [24AP], H2010-H2016 [1MY], H2220-H2227 [8MY], H2506, H2507 [15MY], H3442-H3449 [11JN], H3510-H3512 [12JN]

———exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (H.R. 586), H1414, H1429-H1452 [18AP], E753 [8MY]

———exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (H.R. 586), consideration of Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 390), H1418-H1429 [18AP]

———expand the earned income tax credit for individuals with no qualifying children (H.R. 3742), H1160 [10AP]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (H.R. 5085), E1251 [12JY]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (H.R. 3889), H692 [6MR]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools, H2448-H2453 [14MY], H2502, H2509 [15MY], H2934-H2940 [22MY]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 3685), E84 [5FE]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), H477-H509, H512 [14FE]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 347), H468-H477 [14FE]

———treatment of elementary and secondary education expenses (H.R. 5193), H6064 [5SE], E1961, E1964 [28OC]

———treatment of elementary and secondary education expenses (H.R. 5193), consideration (H. Res. 521), H6233-H6240 [12SE]

Temecula, CA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 301, E829 [16MY]

Tennessee: Family Christian Academy winners of the National Mock Trial Championship, E1021 [12JN]

Texas: tribute to Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin, E1600 [18SE]

Texas EquuSearch Mounted Search and Recovery Team (organization): tribute, H5319 [24JY], E1427 [29JY]

Thomasville, NC: tribute to Ledford Senior High School girls' basketball team, E684 [2MY]

———tribute to Thomasville High School girls' basketball team, E684 [2MY]

Traverse City, MI: tribute to Traverse City West Senior High School, E307 [7MR]

Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection Act: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts report on impact of mandatory sentencing guidelines, H922, H923 [14MR]

———nullify provisions if more than five convicted child sex offenders reside in any given ZIP Code, H923, H924 [14MR]

U.S. Physics Olympiad Team: tribute, E988 [7JN]

U.S. Youth Soccer (organization): tribute to Snickers Region I Championship participants, E1194 [28JN]

U.S.-Japan Maritime Youth Exchange Program: tribute, H4876 [18JY]

University of Vermont: tribute to Town Meeting for Young People, E504 [11AP]

University of Wisconsin: tribute to men's basketball team, E367 [14MR]

Uvalde, TX: tribute to the Extravaganza in Old Uvalde fundraiser for the West Main Library Museum Archives Project, E1540 [10SE]

Vacaville, CA: tribute to organizations involved in ``Operation Cookie Bake'' food donation program to Travis AFB, CA, E182 [15FE]

Veatch, Chauncey: National Teacher of the Year recipient, E626 [24AP]

Veeck, Kristen: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E45 [29JA]

Verizon Communications Inc.: tribute to literacy programs, E1887, E1897 [17OC]

Vermont: tribute to Student Congressional Town Meeting participants, H3137 [4JN], E647 [26AP], E665 [30AP], E680 [2MY], E726 [7MY], E747 [8MY], E764 [10MY], E793 [14MY], E815 [16MY], E845 [17MY], E857 [20MY]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Vienna Little League, E507 [12AP]

Violence Prevention Week: observance, E1549 [11SE]

Visco, Deborah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E46 [29JA]

Wadle, Alicia: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E489 [10AP]

Waits, Tabetha: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, E250 [4MR]

Walker, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [14MR]

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: tribute for participation in Vital Voices (organization) efforts to provide aid to the women and girls of Afghanistan, H1413 [18AP]

Week of the Young Child: observance, E603 [23AP]

Weekly Reader (publication): anniversary, E867 [20MY]

Wescott, Alyssa: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E44 [29JA]

West, Alexandria: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, E1031 [13JN]

West, William: National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award recipient, E1542 [10SE]

West Palm Beach, FL: tribute to Joseph Little-Nguzo Saba Charter School students for essays entitled ``What America Means to Me'', E748 [8MY]

West Point, MS: tribute to Bryan Packers American Legion baseball team (H. Res. 542), H7883 [10OC]

Wetzel, Robert: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E753 [8MY]

Wheeler, Jim and Sue: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2122 [22NO]

Wilbanks, Cynthia: Girl Scouts of the Huron Valley Council Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1086 [18JN]

Williams, Christine: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E4 [23JA]

Windsong Pictures, Inc.: tribute to Windsong Film Festival, E930 [24MY]

Women of Tomorrow (organization): tribute to mentoring and scholarship program, H1203 [11AP]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (H.R. 4707), E780 [10MY]

Woodbridge, CT: anniversary of Woodbridge Fathers Baseball League, E629 [26AP], E673 [2MY]

Worcester, MA: tribute to graduates of YouthBuild Program, E15 [23JA]

———tribute to Jesse Burkett Little League All-Star Team, E1513 [5SE]

———tribute to Worcester Public School System John S. Laws Institute program graduates, E791 [14MY]

Worcester Comprehensive Child Care Services, Inc.: tribute, E2042 [14NO]

Worku, Tadele: Hitachi Foundation Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community recipient, E387 [19MR]

World Asthma Day: observance, E744 [8MY]

Wright, Ashley: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, E420 [21MR]

YMCA: anniversary, E682 [2MY]

Youth Need Prime Time (organization): tribute, H1750 [30AP]

Yuma, AZ: tribute to Cibola High School, E681 [2MY]

Zaffulto, Allison: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E11 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: protect women's rights and health, S7185 [23JY]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Character Counts Soaring Spirits Salute in commemoration of anniversary of terrorists attacks, S8560 [12SE]

American Automobile Association: tribute to School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S3947 [7MY]

American Humane Association: anniversary, S10222 [9OC]

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to ``Celebrate America'' creative writing contest winners, S5361 [11JN]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S5826-S5834 [20JN], S10871 [13NO]

———permit the transfer of entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (S. 937), S4195 [10MY]

Arts Education Month: designate (S. Res. 44), S975 [15FE]

Batesville, AR: tribute to Lyon College Concert Choir, S1934 [14MR]

Benjamin, Susan S.: New Mexico Teacher of the Year recipient, S3298 [24AP]

Bethel, AK: tribute to Bethel Regional High School drill team and color guard, S5846 [20JN]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 2980), S8931, S8932 [19SE], S9859, S9860 [2OC]

Bloomfield, MI: anniversary of the Roeper School, S4963 [4JN]

Boston Digital Bridge Foundation: tribute to graduates of Technology Goes Home and TechBoston programs, S9416 [26SE]

Byers, Melissa: National Peace Essay Contest award recipient, S6314 [28JN]

California: tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, S5451 [12JN]

Campbell, Kelly: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, S5450 [12JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 356), S4881 [23MY]

Cheraw, SC: tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, S5360 [11JN]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: funding, S2406 [9AP]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: amend (S. 2758), S7042 [18JY]

———reauthorize (S. 2117), S2587-S2591 [11AP]

Children and Healthcare Week: observance, S1777 [12MR]

Children's Aid Society (organization): anniversary, S6241 [27JN]

Children's Internet Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 338), S10778 [17OC]

Children's Memorial Flag Day: designate (S. Res. 109), S3577 [30AP]

Children's Spine Foundation: tribute, S1534 [5MR]

Church, Allison: National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence, and Diplomacy participant, S485 [7FE]

Civitas International (organization): tribute to Civic Education Exchange Program, S11722 [20NO]

———tribute to the Civic Education Exchange Program, S11208 [15NO]

Clarkson, Jamie and Mary Anne Moore: tribute to birth of child, S4085 [9MY]

Community Corps: establish (S. 2392), S3510 [29AP], S3556 [30AP]

Computers: enhance digital accessibility for all individuals, S1244 [27FE]

———establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material (H.R. 3833), S10964-S10966 [13NO]

———protect the privacy of children who use school or library computers employing Internet content management services (S. 2839), S7905 [1AU]

Coos Bay, OR: tribute to Millicoma Middle School eighth graders for anti-drug efforts, S4834 [23MY]

Correctional institutions: meet mental health and substance abuse treatment needs of incarcerated children and youth (S. 1965), S1210 [26FE]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 2941), S8675 [17SE]

CPSC: amend flammability standards for children's sleepwear (S. 2188), S2841 [17AP]

Crime: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (S. 3140), S10709 [17OC]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 2520), S4391-S4397 [15MY], S10487 [16OC], S10796 [28OC], S11150-S11153 [14NO], S11199-S11204 [15NO]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (S. 2917), S8458-S8462 [10SE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 2896), S8094, S8095 [3SE], S8436-S8441 [10SE]

———establish a national center on volunteer screening to reduce sexual and other types of abuse against children, the elderly, and the disabled (S. 1868), S10773-S10777 [17OC], S10877-S10879 [13NO]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 3147), S10711-S10716 [17OC]

———make video voyeurism a Federal crime and protect minors using the Internet from exposure to harmful material (S. 2137), S2729 [16AP]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (H.R. 4623), S10487 [16OC]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (S. 2511), S4389 [15MY]

Crowe, Michael: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, S5629 [17JN]

Custer, SD: tribute to Custer High School boys' basketball team, S2259 [21MR]

Darling, Sharon: National Humanities Medal recipient, S2071 [19MR]

Degenhardt, Dawn C.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S9841 [2OC]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S4555 [20MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: nutrition programs funding, S651 [12FE], S4046 [8MY]

———restrict commodity and crop insurance payments to land that has a cropping history, and restore food stamp benefits to certain legal immigrants, S419-S423 [6FE], S442, S443 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: establish partnerships between the military and local school districts to enhance the quality of education available to military dependents, S6193 [27JN]

———promote the creation of military charter schools in partnership with local public school systems (S. 3169), S11085 [14NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 2890), S7954 [1AU], S8452 [10SE]

———State Children's Health Insurance Program expansion and funding, S10539 [16OC]

———State developmental disabilities councils funding, S5183 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: conduct a study on the ability of the FBI to prevent and combat international crime involving children (S. 1920), S492 [7FE]

———establish an Office of Children's Services, S9669 [1OC]

———status of tobacco industry lawsuit relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S1925 [14MR]

Dept. of State: enhance U.S. diplomacy in predominantly Muslim countries (S. 2458), S3901 [6MY]

———promote national security by expanding international educational and cultural exchange programs with the Islamic world, S5192 [6JN]

———promote national security by expanding international educational and cultural exchange programs with the Islamic world (S. 2505), S4200, S4202 [10MY]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 249), S3174 [23AP], S3455 [25AP]

Dillon, Kevin: American Psychiatric Association essay competition winner, S10221 [9OC]

Dillon, Sue: South Carolina Credit Union League, Inc., Financial Literacy Educator of the Year award recipient, S6125 [26JN]

Disabled: improve child care quality for children with disabilities or other special needs (S. 2671), S5958, S5959 [24JN]

District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 2866), S7936 [1AU]

District of Columbia College Access Act: permit certain high school graduates who graduated prior to 1998 to participate in the tuition assistance program (H.R. 1499), S1953 [14MR]

Domestic violence: provide coverage for screening and treatment, improve response of health care systems, and train health care providers and facilities on screening, identification, and treatment for families (S. 2236), S3304 [24AP]

Drug abuse: combat trafficking, distribution, and abuse of ``Ecstasy'' and other club drugs, S9699 [1OC]

———reduce illegal drug use and trafficking and help provide appropriate drug education, prevention and treatment programs (S. 304), S9889 [3OC], S10035 [7OC]

Drugs: prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (S. 2633), S5705, S5706 [18JN], S10218 [9OC]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to Dr. John Howard, Jr., School Community Problem Solving Team, S3948 [7MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (H.R. 4800), S5243 [6JN], S5245 [7JN]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (H.R. 4800), unanimous-consent request, S5339 [11JN]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (S. 2643), S5774 [19JN]

———repeal sunset relative to modifications to education individual retirement accounts (S. 2911), S8307 [5SE]

Education: afterschool programs funding, S4555 [20MY]

———close the achievement gap by raising the achievement levels of the lowest performing students (H.R. 1), S2910 [18AP]

———close the achievement gap by raising the achievement levels of the lowest performing students (H.R. 1), conference report, S5651 [18JN], S8150-S8152 [4SE]

———designate a day to recognize the importance of teaching children about current events (S. Res. 268), S4544 [17MY]

———emergency summer school funding, S4997-S5004 [5JN], S5192 [6JN]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (S. 3080), S10123 [8OC]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (S. 3057), S9985 [4OC]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (S. 3008), S9427 [26SE]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 3164), S11083 [14NO]

———expand the teacher loan forgiveness programs under the guaranteed and direct student loan programs (S. 1918), S489-S491 [7FE]

———funding, S3484 [29AP], S3587 [1MY], S3937 [7MY], S4339-S4343 [15MY], S4657-S4661 [22MY], S4994, S4995 [5JN], S5341-S5343 [11JN], S6515-S6518 [10JY], S9779, S9814 [2OC], S9938 [4OC]

———improve and strengthen the recruitment and training of teachers, S5341-S5343 [11JN]

———improve early learning opportunities and promote school preparedness (S. 2566), S4853-S4861 [23MY]

———national policy to improve system, S2760 [17AP], S4105, S4108 [9MY], S4657-S4661 [22MY], S6515-S6518 [10JY]

———promote child literacy by making books available through early learning and other child care programs (S. 2445), S3857 [2MY]

———promote mathematics and science education through a mathematics and science partnership and through a grant program to increase student academic achievement (S. 2902), S8203 [4SE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (S. 2912), S8307 [5SE]

———provide grants for school renovations (S. 2698), S6260 [27JN]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 3166), S11083 [14NO], S11207 [15NO]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (S. 3165), S11083 [14NO], S11207 [15NO]

———reduce dropout rate of Hispanic high school students, S5651 [18JN], S6050, S6051, S6052 [26JN]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (S. 2653), S5853 [20JN]

———voucher program to provide school choice, S8152 [4SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (S. 3171), S11215 [15NO]

———permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (S. 2954), S8756 [18SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: ensure protection for child employees of traveling sales crews (S. 2549), S8022 [1AU]

Families and domestic relations: enable domestic violence hotline operators to access an Internet site to immediately direct callers to an available shelter (S. 2002), S1706, S1707 [8MR]

———increase U.S. commitment to the health of the world's mothers and children (S. Res. 275), S4873, S4874 [23MY]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (H.R. 3839) (S. 2998), S9123-S9135 [24SE]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 2998), S10635 [17OC]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (S. Res. 132), S2339 [22MR]

Farmington, NM: tribute to Tres Rios High School Rodeo Association for hosting National High School Finals Rodeo, S6705 [12JY]

Father's Day: observance, S5619-S5621 [14JN]

FDA: grant authority to regulate tobacco (S. 2626), S5598-S5601 [14JN]

———labeling requirements to certify that child labor was not used in harvesting of cocoa beans, S224 [29JA]

———require labeling containing information applicable to pediatric patients (S. 2394), S7861 [1AU]

Firearms: gun control, S6299 [28JN]

———prevent children from having access to firearms (S. 1355), S93 [24JA], S224 [29JA], S1969 [15MR], S2253 [21MR], S5895 [21JN], S7882 [1AU], S8971 [20SE], S11206 [15NO]

Foreign trade: enforcement of restrictions on the importation of goods made with forced labor, S2654, S2656 [15AP]

Fort Pierre, SD: tribute to Girl Scouts of Nyoda Council, S2403 [9AP]

4-H Youth Development Program: centennial, S1348 [28FE], S2004 [18MR], S9898 [3OC]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (S. 3039), S9906 [3OC]

Germantown, MD: dedication of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary and Longview School, S3897 [6MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, S1780 [12MR], S1852, S1853 [13MR], S1931-S1933 [14MR], S1970 [15MR], S2003, S2004 [18MR], S2177 [20MR], S2247 [21MR], S2319 [22MR], S2352 [8AP], S2403, S2404 [9AP], S3298 [24AP], S4142 [9MY], S5255 [7JN]

Gorzalka, Chelsie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, S2719 [16AP]

Government regulations: establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors, S11672-S11675 [20NO]

Greenville, SC: National SAFE KIDS Campaign (organization) SAFE KIDS Coalition of the Year award recipient, S10839 [12NO]

Harney County, OR: continue operation of Steens Mountain Running Camp, S4828, S4829 [23MY]

Health: establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (S. 3158), S11080 [14NO]

———improve immunization rates by increasing the distribution of vaccines and improving and clarifying the vaccine injury compensation program (S. 2053), S2276-S2278 [21MR], S5922 [24JN]

———modify the rules for redistribution and extended availability of funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 2860), S7926-S7929 [1AU]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 2042), S2262-S2265 [21MR], S2321 [22MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 2639), S5707 [18JN]

———protect infants who are born alive (H.R. 2175), S1867 [13MR], S1871 [14MR], S7084 [18JY]

Hermiston, OR: tribute to Agape House (organization), S6317 [28JN]

Hicks, Jessica: National Peace Essay Contest winner for South Dakota, S6858 [16JY]

Higher Education Act: technical amendments (S. 2932), S8570 [12SE]

Highmore, SD: tribute to opening of new Highmore High School, S541 [8FE]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (S. 2990), S9033 [23SE]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (S. 2592), S5054 [5JN]

Huerta, Dolores: tribute for commitment to the improvement of working conditions for children, women, and farm worker families (S. Con. Res. 115), S4650 [21MY]

Immigration: continue classification of certain aliens as children throughout the immigration process (H.R. 1209), S5560 [13JN]

———continue classification of certain aliens as children throughout the immigration process (S. 672), S5558-S5560 [13JN]

———establish nonimmigrant classes for border commuter students (H.R. 4967), S10598 [16OC]

———establish nonimmigrant classes for border commuter students (S. 2742), S6952, S6953 [17JY]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children during immigration process, S11295, S11296 [18NO], S11432 [19NO]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S1972 [15MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: ensure full funding and allow States to reform special education programs to increase parental choice and reduce paperwork (S. 2883), S7949 [1AU]

Inhofe, Senator: visit to Eisenhower Elementary School in Lawton, OK, S3517 [30AP]

INS: replace with the Immigration Affairs Agency and establish the Office of Children's Services (S. 2444), S3844-S3857 [2MY]

Insight Communications (company): Cable Television Public Affairs Association Beacon Award recipient, S2824 [17AP]

Iowa: tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, S5898 [21JN]

Irvine, KY: tribute to Estill County High School ``Designer Tickets & More'' printing business, S2073 [19MR]

Lexington, KY: tribute to Success By 6 Partnership initiative participants and organizers, S344 [5FE]

Lezar, Maverick: Poetry Society of Texas contest winner, S5255 [7JN]

Lights on After School! Day: observance, S10348, S10349 [10OC]

Lilly, Jude: Wildwood Programs Volunteer of the Year award recipient, S4833 [23MY], S4886 [3JN]

Lin, Stephen H.T.: Kentucky Teacher of the Year recipient, S3302 [24AP]

Louisville, KY: Home of the Innocents Pediatric Convalescent Center recipient of American Association of Homes and Services National Organization on Disability Award, S8198 [4SE]

———tribute to Valley Sports American Little League baseball team (S. Res. 320), S8229 [4SE]

Maish, Joyce: National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2721 [16AP]

Manchester, NH: tribute to Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council, S2404 [9AP]

Marin County, CA: tribute to Marin Conservation Corps, S8294 [5SE]

Marygrove College: anniversary, S9710 [1OC]

McCarter, Calvin: National Geographic Bee winner, S4835 [23MY]

McLoughlin, Kaitlin: American Automobile Association School Safety Patroller of the Year recipient, S3947 [7MY]

McWilliams, Jennifer: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, S5629 [17JN]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services (S. 3018), S9715-S9717, S9776 [1OC], S9779, S9840 [2OC], S10531-S10546 [16OC], S10610, S10655, S10661 [17OC], S10884 [13NO]

———enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services (S. 3018), unanimous-consent request, S9939, S9940 [4OC], S10531, S10532 [16OC]

Michigan: tribute to National Campaign to Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge award recipients, S6706 [12JY]

———tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, S5451 [12JN]

Miller, Kasdin: election as president of American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation program, S7889 [1AU]

Montello, WI: tribute to Montello Middle School and High School students for support of U.S.S. Seattle and U.S.S. Detroit personnel, S7878 [1AU]

Montgomery County, MD: tribute to success of intensive all-day kindergarten program, S10435 [15OC]

Mother's Day: observance, S4193-S4195 [10MY]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of car restraints and booster seats for children (H.R. 5504), S11205 [15NO], S11342 [18NO]

———improve safety of car restraints and booster seats for children (S. 980), S986 [25FE]

Moultonborough, NH: tribute to Moultonborough Academy Future Car Congress event team, S4886 [3JN]

National Adoption Month: observance, S11554 [19NO]

National Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Day: observance, S5895 [21JN]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (S. 3101), S10380 [10OC], S10559 [16OC]

———funding (S. 3146), S10711 [17OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (S. Res. 254), S3456 [25AP], S3555, S3556 [30AP]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, S2406 [9AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (S. Res. 260), S3881 [2MY]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 109), S3577 [30AP]

National Day of Silence: observance, S2482 [10AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, S10112 [8OC]

National Foster Care Month: observance, S4831 [23MY]

National 4-H Youth Development Program Week: designate (S. Con. Res. 143), S9783-S9785 [2OC], S10038, S10039 [7OC]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (S. Res. 225), S1734 [11MR]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 280), S4982, S4983 [4JN]

National Inhalants and Poison Prevention Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 206), S556 [8FE], S1982 [15MR]

National Kids Voting Week: observance, S8558 [12SE]

National Parents Week: designate (S. Res. 328), S8934 [19SE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 339), S10389 [10OC], S11789 [20NO]

National Safe Kids Week: designate (S. Con. Res. 102), S3577 [30AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 215), S1424 [4MR]

———designate (S. Res. 218), S1734 [11MR]

National School Backpack Awareness Day: observance, S9032 [23SE]

National School Lunch Act: increase number of children participating in summer food service programs (S. 2660), S5858 [20JN]

National security: strengthen by encouraging and assisting in the expansion and improvement of educational programs to meet critical needs at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels (S. 1799), S3012 [22AP], S5949 [24JN]

National Teacher Day: observance, S3952 [7MY]

National Youth Sports Program: reauthorize (S. 1911), S349, S350 [5FE]

New Mexico: tribute to Girl Scouts of Chapparal Council, S2403 [9AP]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of Zia Council, S2403 [9AP]

———tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, S5451 [12JN]

Nigeria: U.S. policy, S342 [5FE]

O'Loughlin, Anna Marie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angel in Adoption award recipient, S9111 [24SE]

Optional Protocol to the Convention on Rights of the Child on Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict: ratification, S5716 [18JN], S5895 [21JN]

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography: ratification, S5717 [18JN], S5895 [21JN]

Oregon: tribute to South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team, S4834 [23MY]

Oxygen Media (company): Cable Television Public Affairs Association Beacon Award recipient, S2824 [17AP]

Paintsville, KY: tribute to Johnson Central High School academic team, S4061 [8MY]

Perry, Patti: Idaho Teacher of the Year award recipient, S10885 [13NO]

Pharmaceuticals: amend certain laws relative to pediatric studies of drugs, S5192 [6JN]

Political campaigns: prohibit minors from making contributions or donations to a candidate or a political party, S2145, S2146 [20MR]

Poulos, Cory: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award finalist for Wyoming, S2719 [16AP]

Princeton, KY: tribute to Caldwell County High School Future Farmers of America (organization) chapter, S9899 [3OC]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of certain legal immigrants for food stamps, S4018 [8MY]

———exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 2070), S2329 [22MR], S3501 [29AP]

———improve access to adequate and affordable housing under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 2116), S2587 [11AP]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, S7844 [1AU]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 2052), S2275 [21MR]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and improve access to quality child care (S. 2648), S5778, S5779 [19JN]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (S. 2484), S4075 [8MY]

———replace caseload reduction credit with employment credit under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 2058), S2283 [21MR]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 211), S994, S995 [25FE], S1198 [26FE], S1260 [27FE]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals (H. Con. Res. 84), S11339 [18NO]

Refugees: eliminate sexual exploitation (H. Con. Res. 349), S11791, S11792 [20NO]

Richardson, Nancy: Fresno, CA, Business Council Excellence in Public Service Award recipient, S2575 [11AP]

Sabec, Mark: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award finalist for Wyoming, S2719 [16AP]

Safety: provide for safe equestrian helmets (S. 2681), S6128 [26JN], S6354 [8JY]

Salem, NH: tribute to Salem High School band and color guard, S4534 [17MY]

Santee, CA: anniversary of shooting of students at Santana High School, S1534 [5MR]

SBA: make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (S. 2891), S7954 [1AU]

Schools: establish a program for an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (S. 1041), S6173 [26JN]

———provide adequate school facilities within Yosemite National Park (S. 2640), S5708 [18JN]

Scott, Heather: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, S5629 [17JN]

Scoville, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S4061 [8MY]

Scranton, PA: tribute to Bishop Hannan High School boys' basketball team, S3299 [24AP]

Senate: commend students who participated in the U.S. Senate Youth Program (S. Res. 208), S745 [13FE], S1376 [28FE]

Sessions, Senator: tribute to interns, S7889 [1AU]

Social Security: allow coverage of pregnancy-related assistance for targeted low-income pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (S. 724), S9825-S9828 [2OC]

———allow coverage of pregnancy-related assistance for targeted low-income pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (S. 724), unanimous-consent request, S10057-S10063 [8OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 3180), S11278 [18NO], S11738 [20NO]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 3180), unanimous-consent request, S11664 [20NO]

———extend Promoting Safe and Stable Families and Foster Care Independent Living programs, support mentoring programs for children of incarcerated parents, and assist youths aging out of foster care (H.R. 2873), S2406 [9AP]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (S. 2819), S7580 [30JY]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (S. 3092), S10367 [10OC]

South Carolina Credit Union League, Inc.: tribute to efforts to promote financial literacy to teenagers, S6125 [26JN]

Sparrow, Dennis and Debbie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominees, S9030 [23SE]

Spearfish, SD: tribute to Spearfish High School boys' basketball team, S2256 [21MR]

Special Olympics Kentucky: tribute to Polar Bear Plunge fundraising effort, S543 [8FE]

Spina Bifida Association of America: tribute, S11210 [15NO], S11555 [19NO]

Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, S11210 [15NO], S11555 [19NO]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Vashon High School, S11209 [15NO]

Take Our Daughters to Work Day: observance, S3427 [25AP]

Tao, David: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S4061 [8MY]

Taxation: allow credit for elementary and secondary school teachers who provide classroom materials, S1658, S1670 [7MR]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members, S9920, S9922 [3OC], S9978 [4OC]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (S. 2807), S7432 [26JY]

———exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies, S154 [28JA]

———exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (H.R. 586), S432 [6FE], S2907 [18AP]

———expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (S. 2699), S6260 [27JN]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (S. 2662), S5859 [20JN]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 2916), S8387 [9SE]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (S. 2844), S7911 [1AU]

———reduce marriage tax penalty by adjusting rate brackets, standard deductions, and the earned income tax credit and increase child credits (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent request, S2231 [21MR]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (S. 2732), S6870 [16JY]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), S16, S17 [23JA], S53-S92 [24JA], S111-S115, S117, S128-S134 [25JA], S153, S154, S158-S165, S168-S173 [28JA], S194-S221 [29JA], S263-S276, S279-S281 [4FE], S321-S341 [5FE], S383-S402 [6FE], S481 [7FE]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), motion to proceed, S16 [23JA]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), unanimous-consent agreement, S92 [24JA], S128 [25JA], S273 [4FE], S395 [6FE]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), unanimous-consent request, S58, S80 [24JA], S393 [6FE]

Taylor Mill, KY: tribute to Scott High School Science Olympiad team, S3556 [30AP]

Tobacco products: prohibit sale of tobacco products to juveniles through the Internet or other indirect means and ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (S. 3035), S9852 [2OC]

Tolliver, Elise: U.S. Achievement Academy National English Award recipient, S2178 [20MR]

Treaties and agreements: make prevention of the worst forms of child labor a principal trade negotiating objective, S4762-S4766 [23MY]

Tretain, Jerimiah: Boys and Girls Club of Billings and Yellowstone County, MT, Youth of the Year award recipient, S3838 [2MY]

University of Nebraska: tribute to baseball team, S5951 [24JN]

University of Wisconsin: tribute to men's basketball team, S1348 [28FE]

Van Hook, Marsha: Ted Jaskulski National Public Policy Award recipient, S7739 [31JY]

Veatch, Chauncey: National Teacher of the Year recipient, S3428 [25AP]

Waits, Tabetha: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, S2719 [16AP]

Weather: tribute to Defeat the Heat children's safety campaign, S6010 [25JN]

West Virginia: tribute to Alliance for Youth Program, S281 [4FE]

White, Kylie: National Association of Gifted Children Distinguished Student Award recipient, S1933 [14MR]

White Bear Lake, MN: tribute to students participating in National History Day exhibition, S5450 [12JN]

Wicklund, Carl: Kentucky School PTA and Kentucky School Boards Association Warren H. Proudfoot Award for Outstanding School Board Member recipient, S5952 [24JN]

Williams, Jennifer: Idaho Teacher of the Year recipient, S3297 [24AP]

Wilmington, DE: anniversary of Cab Calloway School of the Arts, S10566 [16OC], S11727 [20NO]

———tribute to East Side Charter School, S7879 [1AU]

Women: ensure safe pregnancies by increasing research and data collection on treatments and cures for pregnancy complications and providing information to women, practitioners, and the public (S. 2328), S3440 [25AP]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes, S5340 [11JN]

———prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (S. 1963), S1928 [14MR]

World Refugee Day: tribute to national poster competition award recipients, S5845 [20JN]

Yardley, PA: tribute to William Penn Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team, S7159 [22JY]

Reports

Indonesia School Feeding Conference Trip, H3817 [21JN]

Reports filed

Back to School Tax Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5193) (H. Rept. 107-650), H6228 [11SE]

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2980), S9713 [1OC]

Border Commuter Student Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4967) (H. Rept. 107-753), H7929 [15OC]

Canceling Loans To Allow School Systems To Attract Classroom Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 5091) (H. Rept. 107-655), H6250 [12SE]

Child Abduction Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5422) (H. Rept. 107-723), H7171 [7OC]

Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 476) (H. Rept. 107-397), H1281 [11AP]

Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4623) (H. Rept. 107-526), H3859 [24JN]

Child Passenger Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 980) (S. Rept. 107-137), S852 [14FE]

Child Safety Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5504) (H. Rept. 107-726), H7171 [7OC]

Child Sex Crimes Wiretapping Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1877) (H. Rept. 107-468), H2606 [16MY]

Child Status Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1209), S4491 [16MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 672), S4491 [16MY]

Consideration of H. Res. 525, Complete Congressional Action on H.R. 4737, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 527) (H. Rept. 107-660), H6302 [17SE]

Consideration of H.R. 476, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 388) (H. Rept. 107-411), H1333 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2146, Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 107-374), H832 [12MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4735, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 107-465), H2469 [14MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4737, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 107-466), H2511 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5193, Back to School Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 107-654), H6228 [11SE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment With an Amendment to H.R. 586, Tax Relief Guarantee Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 107-412), H1409 [17AP]

Consideration of Senate Amendments With an Amendment to H.R. 622, Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 347) (H. Rept. 107-359), H365 [13FE]

Designate a Day To Recognize the Importance of Teaching Children About Current Events: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 268), S4491 [16MY]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 249), S3433 [25AP]

Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3833) (H. Rept. 107-449), H2234 [8MY]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2998) (S. Rept. 107-292), S9594 [30SE]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3839) (H. Rept. 107-403), H1281 [11AP]

Labeling Requirement Containing Information Applicable to Pediatric Patients: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2394) (S. Rept. 107-300), S10114 [8OC]

Lifetime Consequences for Sex Offenders Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4679) (H. Rept. 107-527), H3859 [24JN]

Mothers and Newborns Health Insurance Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 724) (S. Rept. 107-233), S7898 [1AU]

National AMBER Alert Network Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2896), S8300 [5SE]

National Child Protection Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1868), S4838 [23MY]

National Children's Memorial Day and Children's Memorial Flag Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 109), S3433 [25AP]

National Inhalants and Poison Prevention Awareness Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 206), S1935 [14MR]

National Safe Kids Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 102), S3433 [25AP]

Optional Protocol to the Convention on Rights of the Child on Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 107-4), S5453 [12JN]

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 107-4), S5453 [12JN]

Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 4737) (S. Rept. 107-221), S7371 [25JY]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 107-460), H2466, H2469 [14MY]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2520), S11079 [14NO]

Provide Families of Disabled Children With the Opportunity To Purchase Medicaid Coverage: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 321) (S. Rept. 107-265), S8383 [9SE]

Reducing Americans' Vulnerability to Ecstasy (RAVE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2633), S6249 [27JN]

Require Labeling Containing Information Applicable to Pediatric Patients: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2394), S7898 [1AU]

Safe Motherhood Act for Research and Treatment (SMART Mom Act): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2328), S8671 [17SE]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 422, Consideration of H.R. 4737, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 420) (H. Rept. 107-464), H2469 [14MY]

Social Security Abstinence Education Funding Extension Under Maternal and Child Health Programs: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4585) (H. Rept. 107-462), H2466, H2469 [14MY]

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4701) (H. Rept. 107-725), H7171 [7OC]

Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2146) (H. Rept. 107-373), H832 [12MR]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 356) (H. Rept. 107-402), H1281 [11AP]

Working Toward Independence Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4092) (H. Rept. 107-452), H2389 [10MY]

Yosemite National Park Education Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3421), S10114 [8OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3421) (H. Rept. 107-410), H1333 [16AP]

Resolutions of ratification

Optional Protocol to the Convention on Rights of the Child on Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, S5453 [12JN], S5717 [18JN]

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, S5453 [12JN], S5718 [18JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Crime: life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (H.R. 2146), H922 [14MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5320), complete congressional action to implement No Child Left Behind Act, H6954, H6960 [2OC]

Taxation: treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), S88 [24JA], S115 [25JA]

Schedules

Project HomeSafe tour of Indiana, H670 [5MR]

Statements

Abortion: Stephanie Horvath, Katie Blanchard, Cady Merrill, and Jesse Butler, E815 [16MY]

Affordable Childcare: Amy Downs and Anissa Martin, H3142 [4JN]

Affordable Housing: Dan Hill, E647 [26AP]

Alternate Energy Vehicles: Jack Fleisher and Elden Kelly, H3140 [4JN]

Arab-Israel Conflict: Pierson Booher, H3140 [4JN]

Bettering Education: Elizabeth Christolini, H3138 [4JN]

Change of Leadership in Middle East: Timothy Plante, H3138 [4JN]

Child Labor: Andrea Shahan, Danielle Harvey, Reid Garrow, Troy Ault and Stefanie Gray, E680 [2MY]

———Colin Robinson, Marcia Lo Monoco, Sarah Kunz, and Delia Kipp, E765 [10MY]

Civil Rights: Vanessa Hinton and Thomas Lawson, H3141 [4JN]

Credit Cards: Kelly Green, E794 [14MY]

Early Care and Education Act: Jack P. Shonkoff, S4858 [23MY]

Financial Aid and Higher Education: Candace Crosby and Kim Dickenson, E747 [8MY]

Free Trade: Eli Brannon, Sam Parker, and Becca Van Horn, E665 [30AP]

Genetically Modified Foods: Travis Buck, E845 [17MY]

Graduated License: Jamie Walbridge, E858 [20MY]

Impact of Fast Food: Rebecca L. Marquis, H3139 [4JN]

Impact of Tobacco Use: Heidi Neil and Martha Mack, H3143 [4JN]

Investing in Children: Megan Sullivan and Alex McKenzie, H3142 [4JN]

Is NATO Necessary? Hailey Davis, H3138 [4JN]

Juvenile Justice: Sean Fontaine, Krystal Turnbaugh, and James Nichols, E793 [14MY]

Labor Exploitation: Elizabeth Echeverria and Damon Rooney, E815 [16MY]

National Civil Unions: Chastity Norris and Kim Lunna, H3142 [4JN]

Necessity of Amtrak: Joseph Ferris, E764 [10MY]

NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching: Cathey J. Newhouse, E564 [17AP]

Pen Pals With Pakistan: Bethany Wallace, Kerry McIntosh, Erica Hollner, and Katie Kervorkian, E727 [7MY]

Random Drug Testing of Students: Lindy Stetson, H3141 [4JN]

Rights of the Abenaki: Evan Worth, Alan Blackman, Nicolett Baron, and Steph Bernath, E747 [8MY]

School Choice: Kristy Lamb, Peter Hicks, Halie Paradee, and Nick Smith, E845 [17MY]

School ID Badges: Lee Goldsmith, Robby Short and Greg Howard, E647 [26AP]

Straight Talk Vermont: Ruth Blake, E666 [30AP]

Student Representation on School Boards: Daniel May, E857 [20MY]

Taxation of Minors: Keith Blow, Jessica Oakes, Jessica Davis, Shirlaine Miller, and Ruhin Yuridulla, H3142 [4JN]

Teenage Stereotypes: Jessica Predom and Autumn Rozon, E857 [20MY]

U.S. Aid to Third World Countries: Tim Fitzgerald, H3139 [4JN]

Underage Drinking: Jessica Walters and Falinda Hough, E647 [26AP]

———Matt Alden, E726 [7MY]

Use of Child Labor in Harvesting of Cocoa Beans: Several Cocoa and Chocolate Industry Organizations, S227 [29JA]

Summaries

Access to High Quality Child Care Act (S. 2758), S7043 [18JY]

American Indian Welfare Reform Act (S. 2484), S4076 [8MY]

Beneficiary Access to Care and Medicare Equity Act (S. 3018), S10663 [17OC]

Children, Youth and Gun Violence Report Recommendations: David and Lucille Packard Foundation, S7882 [1AU]

Comprehensive Child Protection Act (S. 2917), S8460 [10SE]

Domestic Violence Screening and Services Act (S. 2236), S3305 [24AP]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (S. 2998), S9124 [24SE]

Testimonies

Autism Epidemic—Is the NIH and CDC Response Adequate?, E1887 [17OC]

Child Custody Protection Act: Eileen Roberts, H1367 [17AP]

Internet Gambling Prevention: Representative Wolf, E1190 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 36, support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes, H3102 [4JN], H3289 [6JN]

H. Con. Res. 326, commend National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotion of use of child safety seats and seatbelts in motor vehicles and sponsorship of National Child Passenger Safety Week, H254 [12FE]

H. Con. Res. 349, eliminate sexual exploitation of refugees, H7977 [16OC]

H. Con. Res. 356, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H1713 [30AP]

H. Con. Res. 386, National Charter Schools Week, H1725 [30AP]

H. Con. Res. 451, importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools, H6837 [1OC]

H. Con. Res. 472, National 4-H Youth Development Program Week, H6479 [24SE]

H. Con. Res. 484, promote personal safety programs for children in schools, H6834 [1OC]

H. Con. Res. 504, tribute to Norwalk, CT, Protecting Our Nation's Youth (PONY) League baseball team, H7884 [10OC]

H. Res. 330, recognize the benefits of mentoring children and youth, H9 [23JA]

H. Res. 335, tribute to Catholic schools, H92 [29JA]

H. Res. 347, consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment to H.R. 622, Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act, H468 [14FE]

H. Res. 364, concur with Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 1499, District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act, H810 [12MR]

H. Res. 366, consideration of H.R. 2146, Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection Act, H912 [14MR]

H. Res. 388, consideration of H.R. 476, Child Custody Protection Act, H1345 [17AP]

H. Res. 390, consideration of Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 586, Fairness for Foster Care Families Act, H1418 [18AP]

H. Res. 420, same-day consideration of H. Res. 422, consideration of H.R. 4737, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H2484 [15MY]

H. Res. 422, consideration of H.R. 4737, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H2491 [15MY]

H. Res. 442, support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, H3492 [12JN]

H. Res. 448, tribute to First Tee (organization) programs that provide young people an opportunity to develop through golf and character education, H4695 [16JY]

H. Res. 516, tribute to Louisville, KY, Valley Sports American Little League baseball team, H6094 [9SE]

H. Res. 521, consideration of H.R. 5193, Back to School Tax Relief Act, H6233 [12SE]

H. Res. 525, complete congressional action on H.R. 4737, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H6384 [19SE]

H. Res. 527, consideration of H. Res. 524 and H. Res. 525, complete congressional action on H.R. 2143, Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act, and H.R. 4737, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H6376 [19SE]

H. Res. 542, tribute to Bryan Packers American Legion baseball team, H7883 [10OC]

H. Res. 582, support National Runaway Prevention Month goals and ideals, H8940 [14NO]

H.R. 476, Child Custody Protection Act, H1351 [17AP]

H.R. 622, Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act, H479-H494 [14FE]

H.R. 1209, Child Status Protection Act, S5560 [13JN]

H.R. 1499, District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act, S1953 [14MR]

H.R. 1877, Child Sex Crimes Wiretapping Act, H2676 [21MY]

H.R. 2175, Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, H792 [12MR]

H.R. 3421, Yosemite National Park Education Improvement Act, H1696 [30AP]

H.R. 3833, Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act, H2669-H2671 [21MY], H8996-H8998 [14NO]

H.R. 3839, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H1502-H1509 [23AP]

H.R. 4623, Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act, H3876-H3878 [25JN]

H.R. 4679, Lifetime Consequences for Sex Offenders Act, H3871 [25JN]

H.R. 4737, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H2517-H2532 [16MY]

H.R. 4800, repeal Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs, H3093 [4JN]

H.R. 4967, Border Commuter Student Act, H7908 [15OC]

H.R. 5091, Canceling Loans To Allow School Systems To Attract Classroom Teachers Act, H6818 [1OC]

H.R. 5316, National Forest Organizational Camp Fee Improvement Act, H7859 [10OC]

H.R. 5331, clarify definition of a student under General Education Provisions Act relative to family educational and privacy rights, H7143 [7OC]

H.R. 5422, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H7048-H7050 [7OC]

H.R. 5504, Child Safety Enhancement Act, H8941 [14NO]

H.R. 5599, apply guidelines for determination of per-pupil expenditure requirements for heavily impacted local educational agencies, H7900 [15OC]

H.R. 5601, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H7876-H7882 [10OC]

S. 672, Child Status Protection Act, S5559 [13JN]

S. 980, Child Passenger Protection Act, S986 [25FE]

S. 1041, Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory (ADAM) Act, S6174 [26JN]

S. 1868, National Child Protection Improvement Act, S10773-S10776 [17OC]

S. 1911, Keep Inspiration and Development Strong (KIDS) Act, S349 [5FE]

S. 1973, exclude certain housing allowances of uniformed services members from the determination of eligibility for free and reduced price meals for children of the individual, S1352 [28FE]

S. 1984, make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services, S1422 [4MR]

S. 2053, Improved Vaccine Affordability and Availability Act, S2278-S2281 [21MR]

S. 2188, Children's Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act, S2842 [17AP]

S. 2444, Immigration Reform, Accountability, and Security Enhancement Act, S3845-S3857 [2MY]

S. 2445, Book Stamp Act, S3858 [2MY]

S. 2458, enhance U.S. diplomacy in predominantly Muslim countries, S3901 [6MY]

S. 2505, Cultural Bridges Act, S4201 [10MY]

S. 2520, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today Act, S4392 [15MY], S11150-S11153 [14NO]

S. 2549, ensure protection for child employees of traveling sales crews under the Fair Labor Standards Act, S8022 [1AU]

S. 2626, Youth Smoking Prevention and Public Health Protection Act, S5601-S5613 [14JN]

S. 2660, increase number of children participating in summer food service programs, S5858 [20JN]

S. 2681, Equestrian Helmet Safety Act, S6129 [26JN]

S. 2839, Children's Electronic Access Safety Enhancement (CEASE) Act, S7906 [1AU]

S. 2860, Children's Health Improvement and Protection Act, S7926 [1AU]

S. 2891, Child Care Lending Pilot Act, S7955 [1AU]

S. 2902, Mathematics and Science Education Excellence Act, S8203 [4SE]

S. 2911, repeal sunset of Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act relative to modifications to education individual retirement accounts, S8307 [5SE]

S. 2912, Student Bill of Rights, S8308-S8311 [5SE]

S. 2917, Comprehensive Child Protection Act, S8459 [10SE]

S. 2941, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S8675 [17SE]

S. 2954, Student Testing Flexibility Act, S8757 [18SE]

S. 2990, Hispanic Health Improvement Act, S9034-S9048 [23SE]

S. 2998, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S9125-S9134 [24SE]

S. 3035, Eliminating Profiteering Through Illegal Cigarette Sales (EPICS) Act, S9852-S9854 [2OC]

S. 3039, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, S9906 [3OC]

S. 3147, Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act, S10712-S10714 [17OC]

S. 3180, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S11739 [20NO]

S. Con. Res. 102, National Safe Kids Week, S3174 [23AP], S3577 [30AP]

S. Con. Res. 105, prevent teen pregnancy by educating teenagers about the negative consequences of premature sexual activity, S3882 [2MY]

S. Con. Res. 115, tribute to Dolores Huerta for commitment to the improvement of working conditions for children, women, and farm worker families, S4627, S4650 [21MY]

S. Con. Res. 116, increase public awareness of dyspraxia, S4726 [22MY]

S. Con. Res. 143, National 4-H Youth Development Program Week, S8934 [19SE], S9785 [2OC]

S. Con. Res. 146, support National Take Your Kids To Vote Day, S9136 [24SE]

S. Con. Res. 157, provide full and complete protection to certain U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad, S10893 [13NO]

S. Res. 44, Arts Education Month, S975 [15FE]

S. Res. 109, National Children's Memorial Day and Children's Memorial Flag Day, S3577 [30AP], S3789 [1MY]

S. Res. 132, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, S2339 [22MR]

S. Res. 206, National Inhalants and Poison Prevention Awareness Week, S556 [8FE], S1982 [15MR]

S. Res. 208, commend students who participated in the U.S. Senate Youth Program, S745 [13FE], S1376 [28FE]

S. Res. 209, importance of prenatal care for women and children, S746 [13FE]

S. Res. 211, Read Across America Day, S908 [15FE], S1260 [27FE]

S. Res. 215, National Safe Place Week, S1424 [4MR]

S. Res. 218, National Safe Place Week, S1679 [7MR], S1735 [11MR]

S. Res. 225, National Girl Scout Week, S1733 [11MR]

S. Res. 249, Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans, S3173 [23AP], S3455 [25AP]

S. Res. 254, National Charter Schools Week, S3449, S3456 [25AP]

S. Res. 260, National Child Care Worthy Wage Day, S3881 [2MY]

S. Res. 268, designate a day to recognize the importance of teaching children about current events, S4405 [15MY], S4544 [17MY]

S. Res. 271, encourage communities to implement the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S4503 [16MY]

S. Res. 275, increase U.S. commitment to the health of the world's mothers and children, S4873 [23MY]

S. Res. 280, National Hunger Awareness Day, S4972, S4983 [4JN]

S. Res. 320, tribute to Louisville, KY, Valley Sports American Little League baseball team, S8205 [4SE], S8316 [5SE]

S. Res. 328, National Parents Week, S8933 [19SE]

S. Res. 332, tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments, S9856 [2OC]

S. Res. 338, Children's Internet Safety Month, S10388 [10OC], S10778 [17OC]

S. Res. 339, National Runaway Prevention Month, S10388 [10OC], S11790 [20NO]