DAVIS, TOM (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4593 [22MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7982 [5SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7140 [18JY]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (H.R. 735), H2587 [1AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3256 [10AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

Articles and editorials

Defense for the 21st Century, Sec. of Defense Rumsfeld, Washington (DC) Post, H4548 [22MY]

Straight Talk on Vouchers, Washington (DC) Post, H7960 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H2271 [20MR]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H11359 [17NO]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (see H.R. 2087), H4129 [14MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit placement of statues honoring District of Columbia residents in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 3278), H9376 [8OC]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11359 [17NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H9812 [21OC]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H4205 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 3583), H12922 [8DE]

———improve financial accountability requirements (see H.R. 2886), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit additional daily interest charges following prepayment in full of guaranteed housing loans (see H.R. 3413), H10236 [30OC]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

District of Columbia: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (see H.R. 1151), H1680 [6MR]

Drugs: lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices (see H.R. 3634), H12309 [21NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

E-Government Act: amend relative to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference (see H.R. 1303), H1952 [18MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (see H.R. 340), H169 [27JA]

Federal employees: ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 1934), H3636 [1MY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: enhance Federal asset management (see H.R. 2548), H5662 [19JN]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H3975 [9MY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12311 [21NO]

GAO: provide for new human capital flexibilities (see H.R. 2751), H7019 [16JY]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see H. Res. 213), H3636 [1MY]

Government regulations: reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes (see H.R. 2432), H5266 [11JN]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H6603 [10JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5367 [12JN]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H11392 (see H.R. 2239), H11516 [18NO]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 307), H9983 [28OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H3635 [1MY]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H10238 [30OC]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H9130 [1OC]

———express support and appreciation for longstanding alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 333), H11701 [20NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H2515 [31MR]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 2967), H10130 [29OC]

———report on parity of pay and benefits among Federal law enforcement officers and establish exchange program between Federal and State and local law enforcement employees (see H.R. 3205), H9615 [16OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12922 [8DE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H12921 [8DE]

Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H5468 [17JN]

Members of Congress: provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare (see H.R. 2817), H7329 [22JY]

Mental health: provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H5815 [24JN]

Messiah College: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 85), H705 [13FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (see H.R. 3034), H8083 [9SE]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

NIH Police: establish (see H.R. 2276), H4737 [22MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see H.R. 2086), H4129 [14MY]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H4132 [14MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H4011 [13MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8491 [23SE]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H9981 [28OC]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H4736 [22MY]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H461 [12FE]

———reform postal laws relative to transportation of mail (see H.R. 1360), H2131 [19MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1335 [25FE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4), H392 [11FE]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12321 [25NO]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H11702 [20NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8175 [10SE]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 72), H462 [12FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H2268 [20MR]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H1746 [11MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1682 [6MR]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1123), H1679 [6MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2271 [20MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1516 [4MR]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see H.R. 286), H136 [8JA]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 2133), H8284 [16SE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H1954 [18MR]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4529 [21MY]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H3762 [7MY]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H56 [7JA]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H8284 [16SE]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5714 [23JN]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

———tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H10237 [30OC]

Virginia: Federal recognition of the Chickahominy, Chickahominy-Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Tribes (see H.R. 1938), H3636 [1MY]

Women: recognize survivors of cervical cancer and the importance of good cervical health, preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages (see H. Con. Res. 348), H12920 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

Committee on Government Reform (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 87), H1333 [25FE]

Contracts: improve procurement of services for the Federal Government (see H.R. 1837), H3451 [29AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (see H.R. 1354), H2131 [19MR]

District of Columbia: provide budget autonomy (see H.R. 2472), H5407 [16JN]

———provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5713 [23JN]

Federal employees: clarify that a person who voluntarily separates from the Federal civil service does not remain subject to certain enforcement provisions relative to regulation of political activity (see H.R. 1509), H2514 [31MR]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (see H.R. 2631), H6262 [26JN]

Government: improve flexibility and competitiveness of human resources management in the Federal civil service (see H.R. 1836), H3450 [29AP]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (see H.J. Res. 70), H8954 [29SE]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (see H.R. 3428), H10339 [4NO]

National Military Appreciation Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 328), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 328), H11514 [18NO]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 1300), H1908 [17MR]

Patriotism: support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project (see H. Con. Res. 262), H7785 [25JY]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (see H.R. 3054), H8174 [10SE]

Refugees: extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried children of certain Vietnamese refugees (see H.R. 2792), H7169 [18JY]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1810 [12MR]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4731 [22MY], H6257 [26JN], H7773 [25JY], H9815 [24OC], H12315 [25NO]

Letters

Accountant, Compliance, and Enforcement Staffing Act: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5423 [17JN]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H2767 [3AP]

FAA programs reauthorization: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5201 [11JN]

Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H6086 [26JN]

Presidential Recordings and Materials Act amendment to move Presidential papers of Richard M. Nixon to the Nixon Library: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), E2526 [8DE]

Provide the Smithsonian Institution with additional space and resources for national collections: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H6714 [15JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H9815 [24OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), E1152 [5JN]

Alexandria, VA: tribute to West Potomac High School boys' and girls' crew teams, E1255 [13JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9588 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2766 [3AP]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4891 [4JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2250 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (H. Res. 350), H7800, H7801, H7802 [3SE]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H7869 [4SE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1998 [19MR]

Beaulieu, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E213 [13FE], E871 [6MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2196 [20MR]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5779, H5780 [24JN], H7140 [18JY]

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (S. 703), E1284 [17JN]

Centennial Committee of Korean Immigration: tribute, E924 [9MY]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7402 [23JY]

Children and youth: implement Code Adam child safety alert program in Federal buildings, H2429 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2429 [27MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10421 [5NO]

———require diesel engines used in vessels and ships to be manufactured in the U.S., H5784 [24JN], H10421 [5NO]

Colombia: U.S. policy, H6338 [8JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H301 [5FE]

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (H.R. 3159), H9319 [8OC], E1884 [24SE]

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.: anniversary, E2296 [14NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4594, H4595, H4596 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H10996 [7NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4546 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to recommit, H4611 [22MY]

———ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4546, H4611 [22MY], H10996 [7NO]

Dept. of Energy: permit flexible contract arrangements that exempt companies from certain Federal patent rules, H11386 [18NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5752, H5779, H5780, H5784 [24JN]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2766 [3AP]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7037, H7039 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7037, H7039 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to implement revisions to OMB rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, H8045, H8047 [9SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7260, H7263, H7264 [22JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7858, H7869, H7913 [4SE], H8045, H8047, H8049 [9SE]

Disabled: tribute to Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program services for the blind and disabled, E275 [25FE]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9227 [7OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7959, H7962, H7963, H7983, H7984, H7985, H7986, H7987 [5SE]

———provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (H.R. 2556), E1326 [23JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7959, H7962, H7963, H7983, H7984, H7985, H7986, H7987 [5SE]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (H.R. 1055), H2828, H2829 [7AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7140 [18JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5209, H5233 [11JN]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Jewish Community Center Henry S. Reich Building, E2251 [6NO]

———anniversary of Paul VI Catholic High School, E2089 [20OC]

Fairfax County, VA: Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E425 [11MR], E429, E431 [12MR]

———Fairfax County Healthy Families Program recipient of National Association of Counties Counties Care for Kids Award, E700 [8AP]

Falls Church, VA: anniversary of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, E492 [18MR]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2318 [26MR]

FCC: limit reimbursement of travel expenses of members and employees, H7263 [22JY]

Federal employees: clarify that a person who voluntarily separates from the Federal civil service does not remain subject to certain enforcement provisions relative to regulation of political activity (H.R. 1509), E627 [31MR]

———increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), H9836 [28OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (H.R. 2631), H6303, H6304, H6305, H6306, H6307, H6308 [8JY], E1411 [8JY]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2829 [7AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7402, H7426 [23JY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (H.R. 2396), H6310, H6311, H6312 [8JY]

Garner E. Shriver Post Office Building, Wichita, KS: designate (H.R. 1761), H6309, H6310 [8JY]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (H. Res. 213), H3711 [7MY]

———establish the Human Capital Performance Fund, H4594, H4595, H4596 [22MY]

———improve flexibility and competitiveness of human resources management in the Federal civil service (H.R. 1836), E1294 [18JN]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (H.J. Res. 70), H9402 [15OC]

———study energy conservation implications of telecommuting by Federal employees and establish performance measures to reduce petroleum consumption by Federal vehicles, H3257, H3258 [10AP]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1857 [13MR]

History: recognize historical significance of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S., E924 [9MY]

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

Investments: provide protection for investors, increase confidence in the capital markets system, and streamline the hiring process for certain employment positions in the SEC (H.R. 658), E1294 [18JN]

Iraq: require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, H9588 [16OC]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (H.R. 2309), H7806 [3SE]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (H.R. 3428), E2212 [4NO]

Korean American Medical Association of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, Inc.: anniversary, E2379 [21NO]

Krabill, Elizabeth A.: selection as U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen, E838 [1MY]

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.: anniversary, E689 [7AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6177 [26JN], H6304, H6305, H6306, H6307, H6308 [8JY], E1411 [8JY]

Meeks, Frank: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E277 [25FE]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: repeal requirement to appear before Congress prior to approval of airport development project grants, H5209, H5233 [11JN]

Modesitt, Gregg: Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E63 [27JA]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (H. Res. 409), H9892 [28OC]

Mount Vernon Voice (publication): Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

National Bass Guide Service: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Home-Based Business of the Year award recipient, E280 [25FE]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (H.R. 3034), H9054 [1OC]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6933, H6934 [16JY]

Norman Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (H.R. 1368), H2832, H2833 [7AP]

Nugent, Richard: Fairfax County, VA, Braddock District Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (H.R. 2086), H8969 [30SE]

OMB: prohibit funding to require Federal agencies review for privatization certain governmental activities performed by Federal employees, H8049 [9SE]

Patriotism: support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project (H. Con. Res. 262), E2300 [17NO]

Point of order, H5780 [24JN], H7268 [22JY], H7913 [4SE], H7981 [5SE]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), H2901, H2903, H2908 [8AP]

Power resources: energy savings performance contracts, H11386 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3257, H3258 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11386 [18NO]

Prince William County, VA: anniversary of Westminister at Lake Ridge Retirement Community, E1956 [2OC]

———Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E617, E618, E620 [31MR]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), H9320, H9321, H9322 [8OC]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H481 [13FE]

Que, Nguyen Dan: arrest by the Vietnamese Government, E540 [20MR]

Reflections Photography (business): anniversary, E1936 [1OC]

Rent-All Center, Inc.: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E279 [25FE]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of Garfield Elementary School, E2090 [20OC]

Stanphill, Jerry A.: GEICO Public Service Award for Physical Rehabilitation, E688 [7AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9430 [15OC]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums, H6177 [26JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3934 [9MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1774 [11SE]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Korean Central Presbyterian Church, E2231 [5NO]

———anniversary of Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept., E1106 [3JN]

Vietnam: tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (H. Res. 427), H11523 [19NO]

Virginia: tribute to law enforcement officers, E2502 [8DE]

Votes: position on missed, H7516 [24JY]

Winter, Helen: Fairfax County, VA, Mason District Council of Civic Associations Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1105 [3JN]

Woodbridge, VA: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 364 award recipients, E923 [9MY]

———anniversary of Lake Ridge Fellowship House, E1533 [18JY]

———anniversary of Prince William Senior Center, E1784 [15SE]

WorldCom, Inc.: GSA prohibition on receipt of new Federal contracts, H7858 [4SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1328 [25FE]

Reports filed

Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act To Request Government Records: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 108-172), H5713 [23JN]

Civil Service and National Security Personnel Improvement Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 108-116), H4254 [19MY]

Committees of the House Oversight Plans: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 108-52), H2514 [31MR]

Efforts To Rightsize the U.S. Presence Abroad Lack Urgency and Momentum: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 108-395), H12306 [21NO]

GAO Human Capital Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2751) (H. Rept. 108-380), H11649 [19NO]

Government Network Security Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 108-305), H9281 [7OC]

National Archives and Records Administration Efficiency Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3478) (H. Rept. 108-403), H12917 [8DE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 108-167), H5661 [19JN]

Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 735) (H. Rept. 108-49), H2470 [27MR]

Project BioShield Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H5364 [12JN]

Provide an Additional Function of the OMB Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy Relative to Encouraging Policies That Enhance Energy Efficiency: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1346) (H. Rept. 108-78), H3450 [29AP]

Services Acquisition Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 108-117), H4254 [19MY]

Rules

Committee on Government Reform (House), H1285-H1293 [25FE]

Statements

Scholarship Vouchers To Provide School Choice in the District of Columbia, S12034 [26SE]

Tributes

Amos, Joanne, E1936 [1OC]

Arlinsky, Harris D., E2302 [17NO]

Baz, N.A. (Turk), E2498 [8DE]

Butler-Gee, Eve, H7772 [25JY]

Chubb, David, E828 [1MY]

Clausen, Don, E1185 [10JN]

Finley, Stuart, E1652 [25JY]

Folta, Nestor, E2301 [17NO]

Halpin, Gerald T., E191 [12FE]

Horwat, Andrew, E62 [27JA]

Kellar, Art, E991 [19MY]

Kuhn, Thomas N., E2112 [21OC]

Laughlin, James W., E554 [24MR]

Lee, Won Sang, E1935 [1OC]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, E601 [27MR]

Paushter, Janis L., E926 [9MY]

Proctor, Hawthorne L., E1860 [23SE]

Smith, Alson H., Jr., E2499 [8DE]

Stinnette, Edward L., E864 [5MY]

Trevino, Samuel J.E., E1263 [16JN]

Wilding, James A., E836 [1MY]

Yudain, Sid, E1217 [11JN], E1244 [13JN]