WILSON, JOE (a Representative from South Carolina)

Articles and editorials

Case for Action, Washington (DC) Post, E135 [5FE]

Continuing Good News About Welfare Reform, Robert Rector and Patrick F. Fagan, Heritage Foundation Backgrounder (publication), H527 [13FE]

Donald Russell's Widow Dies, Janet S. Spencer, Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal, E1439 [9JY]

Don't Play Politics on Iraq, Representative Marshall, Washington (DC) Post, H9099 [1OC]

Isadore Lourie Dies at 70—Retired Senator Hailed as `So Great Because He Was So Good,' Carolyn Click and Lee Bandy, Columbia (SC) State, E811 [30AP]

Prominent Lawyer Joe Shine Dies at 53; Citadel Grad Was Former Counsel for Budget and Control, Valerie Bauerlein, Columbia (SC) State, E1773 [11SE]

Senator Donald Holland, Columbia (SC) State, E1992 [7OC]

Virginia U. Russell, Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal, E1440 [9JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4877 [3JN]

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H7949 [4SE]

———ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H11134 [7NO]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H3453 [29AP]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (see H.R. 1792), H6264 [26JN]

———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), H3454 [29AP]

———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 3388), H11360 [17NO]

———encourage employers who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve to provide a pay differential benefit and an extension of employee benefits to members on active duty (see H. Con. Res. 193), H4737 [22MY]

———encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2270 [20MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (see H. Res. 158), H2311 [25MR]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H4529 [21MY]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3365), H9982 [28OC]

———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), H462 [12FE]

———provide dislocation allowance to retired members and those on temporary disability retired list moving from their last duty station to designated home (see H.R. 995), H1642 [5MR]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H5045 [5JN]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H4787 [2JN]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H391 [11FE]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 2398), H5173 [10JN]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

———tribute to members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993 (see H. Con. Res. 291), H9378 [8OC]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1955), H3681 [6MY]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H1396 [26FE]

———improve airport security by using biometric security badges (see H.R. 115), H172 [27JA]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H4204 [15MY]

Bankruptcy: establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor (see H.R. 3003), H7948 [4SE]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H9479 [15OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2704 [2AP]

———express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2704 [2AP]

Bob Stump Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Prescott, AZ: designate (see H.R. 2806), H7788 [25JY]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H3638 [1MY]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate J. Strom Thurmond Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 2661), H6604 [10JY]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 40), H704 [13FE]

Cemeteries and funerals: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 168), H1334 [25FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H138 [8JA]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 362), H324 [5FE] (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1955 [18MR]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H1335 [25FE]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H172 [27JA]

———tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments (see H. Res. 254), H4738 [22MY]

China, People's Republic of: require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

———urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H5929 [25JN]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H11134 [7NO]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H9377 [8OC]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (see H. Res. 266), H5174 [10JN]

Colleges and universities: adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H10236 [30OC]

———allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H7948 [4SE]

———disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see H.R. 2683), H6464 [9JY]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see H. Res. 86), H705 [13FE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H392 [11FE]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 593), H320 [5FE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (see H.R. 3030), H8016 [5SE]

Computers: establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools and nonprofit community-based educational organizations (see H.R. 2694), H7455 [23JY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H11392 (see H.R. 2214), H11515 [18NO]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H5929 [25JN]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 106), H7839 [3SE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H4740 [22MY]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H9687 [17OC]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H4529 [21MY]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H5089 [9JN]

———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 3313), H9813 [21OC]

———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]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H323 [5FE]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H6707 [14JY]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see H.R. 1706), H3052 [9AP]

———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 H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

———prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H9377 [8OC]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H9738 [20OC]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liason to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3157), H9282 [7OC]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H11652 [19NO]

———prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 2464), H6349 [8JY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H3302 [10AP]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H58 [7JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H9982 [28OC]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H217 [28JA]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H10340 [4NO]

Dept. of Labor: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H5367 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of establishing Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area in South Carolina (see H.R. 744), H461 [12FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow claimants for benefits to pay fees for attorney services during any stage of the claims process (see H.R. 3492), H11358 [17NO]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (see H.R. 1516), H5929 [25JN]

———establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 2357), H5468 [17JN]

———repeal limitation on the payment of accrued benefits that are due, and unpaid, upon the death of a veteran or other beneficiary (see H.R. 241), H4011 [13MY]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H3301 [10AP]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H2311 [25MR]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H9982 [28OC]

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

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (see H.R. 1055), H1514 [4MR]

Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2232), H6349 [8JY]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

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]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H324 [5FE]

———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), H5815 [24JN]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (see H.R. 3039), H8081 [9SE]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H243 [29JA]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H1395 [26FE]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 26), H172 [27JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H12311 [21NO]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H2271 [20MR]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1682 [6MR]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1063), H5552 [18JN]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H3454 [29AP]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H8491 [23SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H7086 [17JY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H4788 [2JN]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H2703 [2AP]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H2310 [25MR]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H8176 [10SE]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H172 [27JA]

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

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H2703 [2AP]

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

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H10340 [4NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H706 [13FE]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H5408 [16JN]

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (see H.R. 2550), H6349 [8JY]

France: discourage participation by U.S. citizens, companies, and Armed Forces in the Paris Air Show should France continue opposition to potential use of force against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 48), H705 [13FE]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H12921 [8DE]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H2822 [3AP]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2401 [26MR]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H8906 [24SE]

Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 2269), H8284 [16SE]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see H.R. 3130), H11359 [17NO]

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1863), H4205 [15MY]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1908 [17MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (see H.R. 3311), H11359 [17NO]

———enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H8216 [11SE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 3076), H8216 [11SE]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H51 [7JA]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 3385), H10129 [29OC]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H3453 [29AP]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (see H.R. 2211), H4734 [22MY]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7617 [24JY]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

Hope, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H8016 [5SE]

Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (see H. Res. 481), H12920 [8DE]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2939 [8AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H4877 [3JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H7790 [29JY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3572 [30AP]

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] (see H. Con. Res. 332), H11701 [20NO]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H5665 [19JN]

———establish program to foster private U.S. investment in Iraqi schools and hospitals through adopt-a-school and adopt-a-hospital initiatives (see H. Res. 455), H12312 [21NO]

———prevent IMF or International Bank for Reconstruction and Development loans from being used to pay off creditors (see H.R. 2338), H5665 [19JN]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3572 [30AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7618 [24JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 992, 994), H5664 [19JN]

———provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 993), H5664 [19JN]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H172 [27JA]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H392 [11FE]

———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 2135), H4204 [15MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10237 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H1682 [6MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H3683 [6MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3305 [10AP]

———coverage of respiratory therapists under home health service plans (see H.R. 2905), H8017 [5SE]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2310 [25MR]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5367 [12JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3453 [29AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of certain screening procedures for diabetic retinopathy and establish pilot programs to foster such screening (see H.R. 3458), H12922 [8DE]

Members of Congress: render previous service of individuals expelled from Congress as noncreditable for purposes of determining eligibility for retirement and disability benefits (see H.R. 1098), H6869 [15JY]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H4369 [20MY]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2587 [1AP]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

———require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (see H.R. 1641), H3454 [29AP]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H52 [7JA]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 265), H7785 [25JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H4205 [15MY]

National Librarians Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4369 [20MY]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see H.R. 2832), H7454 [23JY]

National security: commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system (see H. Con. Res. 82), H10341 [4NO]

———encourage the development of regional comprehensive emergency and disaster preparedness, coordination, and recovery plans (see H.R. 3274), H9375 [8OC]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H5175 [10JN]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7329 [22JY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H170 [27JA]

New Hampshire: mint coins in commemoration of the Old Man of the Mountain rock formation (see H.R. 2093), H7020 [16JY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2183), H5929 [25JN] (see H.R. 2801), H7225 [21JY]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 262), H5469 [17JN]

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

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (see H.R. 3108), H9132 [1OC]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

———reform (see H.R. 1776), H5367 [12JN]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11393 (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11516 [18NO]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H7169 [18JY]

———support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H9376 [8OC]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H5268 [11JN]

———provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H704 [13FE]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1394 [26FE]

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

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day: establish (see H. Res. 388), H9479 [15OC]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (see H. Res. 353), H7839 [3SE]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H6348 [8JY]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Refugees: international recognition of plight of Jewish refugees from Arab countries, and the establishment of a U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East resettlement program (see H. Con. Res. 311), H10458 [5NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H7329 [22JY]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

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

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

Russia: anniversary of St. Petersburg (see H. Con. Res. 201), H4738 [22MY]

Saund, Dalip Singh: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 248), H7329 [22JY]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3355 [11AP]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Sec. of the Navy: redesignate as the Sec. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 1741), H3302 [10AP]

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), H5046 [5JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H323 [5FE]

———honor commitments (see H. Con. Res. 258), H7617 [24JY]

———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H460 [12FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H1902 [13MR]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see H. Con. Res. 320), H11360 [17NO]

States: improve temporary Federal fiscal assistance programs (see H.R. 3415), H10236 [30OC]

———permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H1743 [11MR]

Supreme Court: base decisions on U.S. Constitution and laws, not laws of any foreign country, international law, or agreement not made under U.S. authority (see H. Res. 446), H11391 (see H. Res. 446), H11515 [18NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3638 [1MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H5046 [5JN]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see H.R. 2092), H4130 [14MY]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H10978 [6NO]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H10130 [29OC]

———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 Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H2312 [25MR]

———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), H1903 [13MR]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H244 [29JA]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H320 [5FE]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5367 [12JN]

———allow taxpayers to designate income tax refunds for use in medical research conducted through the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 1087), H5089 [9JN]

———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), H1812 [12MR]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H3301 [10AP]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H2402 [26MR]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H4877 [3JN]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H2473 [27MR]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3064), H10978 [6NO]

———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 1859), H3451 [29AP]

———exclude from income taxation all compensation received for active duty as a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1687), H3051 [9AP]

———expand depreciation benefits available to small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 179), H268 [31JA]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H138 [8JA]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see H.R. 662), H1396 [26FE]

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

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see H.R. 882), H4739 [22MY]

———permit additional advanced refunding of tax-exempt bonds issued for the purchase or maintenance of assets used to generate, transmit, or distribute electricity (see H.R. 2313), H5665 [19JN]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H392 [11FE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H7839 [3SE]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H1955 [18MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H463 [12FE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H6348 [8JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR] (see H.R. 459), H242 [29JA]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H5089 [9JN] (see H.R. 3119), H9282 [7OC]

———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H4738 [22MY]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H9129 [1OC]

———remove the requirement of a mandatory beginning date for distributions from individual retirement accounts and elective deferrals under qualified cash or deferred arrangements (see H.R. 2340), H5665 [19JN]

———repeal excise tax on the net investment income of tax-exempt foundations (see H.R. 199), H58 [7JA]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3858 [8MY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H4738 [22MY]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 578), H1902 [13MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H1335 [25FE]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H7840 [3SE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 52), H1466 [27FE] (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (see H.R. 2399), H5173 [10JN]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H4368 [20MY]

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

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H4205 [15MY]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3318), H9613 [16OC]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H9687 [17OC]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H5267 [11JN]

———treatment of gain from the sale of farmland (see H.R. 310), H137 [8JA]

———treatment of gold, silver, and platinum in the same manner as stocks and bonds for purposes of maximum capital gains rates (see H.R. 574), H4739 [22MY]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H4788 [2JN]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1467 [27FE]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H4205 [15MY]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H3858 [8MY]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H3641 [5MY]

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

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see H. Res. 321), H7019 [16JY]

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), H392 [11FE]

———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]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H9131 [1OC]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 871), H12320 [25NO]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

———withhold U.S. contributions to any commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has supported terrorism (see H.R. 800), H701 [13FE]

———withhold U.S. contributions until the U.N. ensures that a member may not be on the Security Council or serve as any agency chair unless the Government has been democratically elected (see H. Con. Res. 116), H4877 [3JN]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H392 [11FE]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3586), H12307 [21NO]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H2863 [7AP]

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

———improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H5714 [23JN]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H2132 [19MR]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 1683), H4012 [13MY]

———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]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2823), H8017 [5SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H392 [11FE]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H4012 [13MY]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 2540), H7020 [16JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Women: tribute to pregnancy resource centers (see H. Res. 233), H4255 [19MY]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H242 [29JA]

World Trade Organization: disapprove report which concluded that U.S. safeguards on imports of certain steel products were in violation of certain agreements and call for reforms in dispute settlement system (see H. Res. 441), H11359 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Al-Kalifa, Hamad bin Isa: U.S. visit by Emir of Bahrain (see H. Con. Res. 31), H322 [5FE]

Armed Forces: improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2797), H7169 [18JY]

———provide that military retired pay, for non-regular service, be paid without regard to age (see H.R. 331), H138 [8JA]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see H.R. 2413), H5174 [10JN]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see H.R. 1049), H1514 [4MR]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 355), H7949 [4SE]

———commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (see H. Con. Res. 77), H1516 [4MR]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 1870), H3452 [29AP]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see H.R. 3329), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of Defense: expand Energy Efficiency Program by entering into energy savings performance contracts (see H.R. 3339), H9687 [17OC]

Dept. of the Interior: study certain sites in the historic district of Beaufort, SC, relative to the Reconstruction Era (see H.R. 332), H138 [8JA]

Education: increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (S. 110) (see H.R. 647), H322 [5FE]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain computer professionals (see H.R. 1996), H3683 [6MY]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H322 [5FE] (see H.R. 2789), H7085 [17JY]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC: designate (see H.R. 917), H1333 [25FE]

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

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: extend the 50-percent bonus depreciation (see H.R. 2895), H7617 [24JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

NLRB: expand statutory authority relative to employees and labor organizations engaged in or encouraging violent and other potentially injurious conduct (see H.R. 1656), H2863 [7AP]

Religion: protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Rotary International: recognize establishment of Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and important contributions of Rotary Clubs to society (see H. Res. 448), H11391 (see H. Res. 448), H11515 [18NO]

Taxation: exclude dividends received by individuals from gross income (see H.R. 225, 226), H59 [7JA]

———exclude working capital in applying the accumulated earnings tax (see H.R. 2822), H7329 [22JY]

———increase expensing limits of small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 224), H59 [7JA]

———increase the bonus depreciation (see H.R. 223), H59 [7JA]

Tolani, Hitesh Gulab: relief (see H.R. 335), H138 [8JA]

Tolani, Jaya Gulab: relief (see H.R. 335), H138 [8JA]

Eulogies

Martin, J. Roy, Jr.: by Allen Martin, E1295 [18JN]

Obituaries

Frye, Sarge, E1711 [5SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1277 [25FE], H1912 [18MR], H2477 [31MR], H6871 [16JY], H8408 [23SE], H8961 [30SE], H9220 [7OC], H9619 [17OC], H9823 [28OC]

Remarks

AARP: decision to support Medicare reform legislation, H11635 [19NO]

Al-Kalifa, Hamad bin Isa: U.S. visit by Emir of Bahrain (H. Con. Res. 31), E131 [5FE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8409 [23SE], H9036, H9099 [1OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9519 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), unanimous-consent request, H9386 [15OC]

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), E1139 [5JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H3057 [10AP], E849 [1MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, E1894 [25SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2233 [20MR]

———tribute, H1441 [27FE]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1912 [18MR], E135 [5FE]

Beaufort County, SC: tribute to water festival, H6709 [15JY]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (H. Res. 355), H9242 [7OC]

———commend support, cooperation, and assistance in combating international terrorism, E1139 [5JN]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H178 [28JA]

———visit to Great Britain, H12106 [21NO]

Cimarron, NM: tribute to Philmont Scout Ranch, H7844 [4SE]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (H. Res. 266), H8101, H8102 [10SE]

Cole, Charles T., Jr.: Greater Columbia, SC, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, H2477 [31MR]

Columbia, SC: anniversary of New Covenant Assembly Christian Ministry, H8023 [9SE]

———South Carolina Black Hall of Fame inductees, E1297 [18JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H298 [5FE]

Denmark: express gratitude for participation in military action in Iraq, H6873 [16JY]

Dept. of Energy: feasibility study to develop commercial nuclear energy production facilities at existing sites, H3272 [10AP]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H9160 [2OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9160 [2OC]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9224 [7OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, H1961 [19MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5473 [18JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H10982 [7NO]

Education: funding, H6387 [9JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H5554 [19JN], H6353, H6387 [9JY], E110 [29JA]

Emergency Medical Services Week: observance, H4372 [21MY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3782 [8MY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H1358 [26FE]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2978 [9AP]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC: designate (H.R. 917), H2331 [26MR]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Republic of Korea and Democratic People's Republic of Korea, H5178 [11JN]

Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H9619 [17OC], H9726 [20OC], H12106 [21NO]

Gerdjikov, Ognian: visit of Bulgarian National Assembly Speaker to the U.S. Capitol, H9386 [15OC]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7236 [22JY], H7587 [24JY]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (H.R. 1276), H9044 [1OC]

India: independence anniversary, H7335 [23JY]

———observance of Republic Day, H231 [29JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3474, H3530 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers, H3474 [30AP]

———use of priority grants to establish training programs for the early and appropriate identification of children with disabilities, H3530 [30AP]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H8288 [17SE], H8475, H8476, H8477, H8478 [23SE], H9099 [1OC]

———improvements in education under Coalition Provisional Authority and AID, H9742 [21OC]

Irmo, SC: Irmo High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H9986 [29OC]

Israel: U.S. policy, H9220 [7OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy relative to development of nuclear weapons arsenal, H5178 [11JN]

Korean War: commemoration, H7621 [25JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H11635 [19NO], H11659 [20NO]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H4383 [21MY]

Middle East: hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, H3456 [30AP]

Month of the Military Child: observance, H2521 [1AP]

National Diabetes Month: observance, H11519 [19NO]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, H7952 [5SE]

National security: national missile defense system, H64 [8JA]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (H. Res. 153), H2315 [26MR]

Payne, Thomas (Chip) and Shannon: tribute to birth of child, E1485 [15JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3272 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11429 [18NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H482, H527 [13FE]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., H9823 [28OC]

Russia: anniversary of St. Petersburg (H. Con. Res. 201), E1138 [5JN]

South Carolina: tribute to historically Black colleges and universities of the Second District, E1828 [17SE]

———tribute to State Fair, H9134 [2OC]

South Carolina Policy Council: Americans for Tax Reform (organization) Dragon Slayer Award recipient, H12753 [8DE]

South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (organization): tribute, H9488 [16OC]

Taxation: exclude dividends received by individuals from gross income (H.R. 225), H397 [12FE], H1816 [13MR]

———increase the bonus depreciation, H3766 [8MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8342 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3766, H3845, H3847, H3848, H3849 [8MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H10982 [7NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8091 [10SE], H8200 [11SE]

Texas: actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature to prevent consideration of a redistricting plan, E954 [15MY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (H.R. 548), H5254 [11JN]

Veterans Day: observance, H10460 [6NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H401 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, H229 [29JA], H3524 [30AP], E362 [4MR], E1136 [5JN]

West Columbia, SC: anniversary of Sunset Restaurant, E641 [1AP]

Whitmer, Martin and Julie Thurmond: tribute to birth of child, E1284 [17JN]

Tributes

Barbour, Haley, H10347 [5NO]

Brown, Earl F., Jr., E295 [26FE]

Buggs, George E., H3308 [11AP]

Capps, Donald and Betty, E1821 [17SE]

Finney, Ernest A., Jr., H1278 [25FE]

Fletcher, Representative, H10347 [5NO]

Frye, Sarge, E1711 [5SE]

Gibson, Althea, H8961 [30SE]

Goldwater, Barry M., H5942 [26JN]

Gonzalez, Armando A., H3409 [29AP]

Holland, Donald, E1992 [7OC]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H401 [12FE]

Lourie, Isadore, E811 [30AP]

Martin, J. Roy, Jr., E1295 [18JN]

Russell, Virginia U., E1439 [9JY]

Shine, Joe, E1773 [11SE]

Smith, Orenthial J., H5820 [25JN]

Stump, Bob, H5720 [24JN]

Thompson, Anthony O., H9287 [8OC]

Thurmond, Strom, H6171 [26JN]

Viers, Michael, H4019 [14MY]

Wilkins, Walt and Donyelle, H7114 [18JY]